BYE BYE BOAT! Big CHANGES are coming! Trawler life on our Nordhavn 55

Join us this week aboard Mermaid Monster as Braden and I go our separate ways for a brief period. Braden is going to cross the gulf stream while the kids and I hop on a plane and cross over to America from the Bahamas. We all agreed with me being so close to delivering a baby that it might not be wise to be out in the middle of the Gulf Stream in case I were to go into labor!! Yikes! After Braden arrives in Florida we have to quickly prep the boat and get it ready to go get hauled out for the hurricane season. The boys have to master a pretty intense lock that they are required to go through to get to the hurricane hole marina. I hope you enjoy this episode you guys. Only one or two more episodes and then you are caught up and all the new news will be spilled.
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[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Hope everything went smoothly! Brook has a beautiful glow.

[@JCON631]

As someone who has never been to Atlantis but loves waterslides, I so appreciated Penn's "documentary." "Bro" should start his own VLOG. 😉

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

He really wants to haha!

[@Tretz624]

It was cute!

[@carlfrench6573]

You guys are definitely going to need a bigger boat soon. An 86 or 96 maybe…

[@leochen887]

There are 44 Nordhavn yachts listed under Preowned! The market for yachts has collapsed as the operational costs have skyrocketed, if truth be told.

[@MichaelBean-h1s]

The “Penn Cam” rocks!

[@TimMcmillan-k1c]

Thank you for bringing us along through the St. Lucie lock and dam. We used to live just up the river from there and would go through there with our Ranger Tug. By now I bet Brook has had the baby, so I hope everyone is doing well!

[@patricksnyder3446]

Enjoy all your videos looking forward to the NEW clean shaven videos in the future! Congrats on your new edition!!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Stay safe and keep rolling MM crew! 👍👍

[@fulks19]

Penn is going to be a great asset with the camera.

[@johndonegan208]

Penn will definitely be a future YT’er.

[@mrtomJ316]

May Jesus Christ Bless you and your family and your new child in your life and transitions to full time land 🙏

[@nicolemartinez-marks4208]

Great video.. hard to believe that was 6 months ago.. my life is certainly much different now! I am sure the folks on your channel understand that you are not actually living on the boat and have moved to a farm in Tennessee! Visiting the boat for a trip here and there until it sells will be a great way to keep an eye on it, unless the broker is checking on it until it sells! Look forward to what you will name your new Channel about life after the boat! Thanks for showing all the old footage! You had a good run

[@CruisingSonchaser]

Dang! We live in Franklin, in an ol' Victorian. You passed our home on your way in. But, we too were still in the Bahamas at that time. See ya'll next time!

[@hobie695]

Have a safe trip.

[@Jannm]

Loved Penn's water slide cam. Well done! Life is so crazy now, right? You are doing a great job of juggling it all. We are just moving out of boat life and it's hard to imagine doing that every year! Lovely family and a good life. Not being negative with this final statement but Braden you are such a good looking man. Get rid of the facial hair and let it shine.

[@joemedcalf7732]

Oh fun cross country with the family and bonus the doggies. Memories your children will cherish later in life.😅

[@mwrcrft]

Excited to see the end of season and the soon to be new member of the crew. Big changes ahead. mom and dad juggling 2 kids was exciting ,3 kids amazing , 4 kids with one toddler and the other a new born a miracle. Decisions decisions.

[@michaell6580]

Sending Positive Vibes guys just let it happen.

[@steveprice4779]

I go through the Busiest lock in the country. The Ballard Locks in Seattle. We are not required to wear life jackets, it is a good idea however. We are also not required to turn off your engines. The locks can really get jammed up if someone can't start their engine. A tow boat may have to be called and that could take awhile.

[@hillaryc.3727]

@@steveprice4779 been through those locks many times. Definitely can be “intense” at times and it can suck to have an almost ever present audience LOL.

[@theresegriffiths6810]

Love your show ❤️

[@theresegriffiths6810]

From Quebec

[@theresegriffiths6810]

Hopefully to see more videos stay safe best of luck 🙏

[@hillaryc.3727]

South Florida boater here and I would never try to cross the stream with ANY northerly component. Especially in a slow boat like the Nordhavn.

[@36thstreethero]

Youre right. Don’t take the Nordhavn across the “stream”…but take it across the Atlantic/Pacific/Indian/Caribbean

[@hillaryc.3727]

@@36thstreethero northerly winds counter to the stream create horrible corkscrewing onboard, steeper waves, and conditions more likely to allow the development of large rogue waves. The Gulfstream is no joke - the intense and focused (5-6 MPH) flow of the current is not something you would encounter on the open ocean. While happily they lucked out here and made it across without issue, I just can’t imagine why you would want to take that risk in a boat that maxes out at 6-7kts. Barely more than sailboat speed. The boat may make it, but the crew take a beating.

[@richardmullon5233]

May things be normal when the baby comes

[@stevenlageson1868]

Done those locks many times. Depending on the level of the lake sometimes determines how much current in the lock when they start to open.

[@johnschieffelin3226]

You're in my winter stomping ground -- we live overlooking the St. Lucie Inlet and the Indian River lagoon. Wow, how will you squeeze another baby in the Nordhavn? Your family is outgrowing the boat quickly. But congratulations on the next one.

[@michiganengineer8621]

I know if I was parking on the hard for the season in Florida I'd want to be inland. It may not be SAFE but it would be safer than in a coastal marina. You guys ARE going to need a "bigger boat" if not next season then the one after! I don't recall if you've said what you're rated for as far as tonnage, but at LEAST another cabin or two will be needed before too long!

[@kevinbean4551]

I’m curious to know if money was no object and you could upgrade to a brand new Nordhavn, what would you upgrade to?

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

So when will Penn have his own channel? lol

[@johnwenzel9252]

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

[@alac349]

Beard needs a trim brother. You are not sleeping on the streets of LA.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

🙄

[@adsinvest1403]

No way - throw those clippers overboard and let it roll on.

[@JrR-fw5ph]

Can’t watch….groom it…😂

[@paton57]

WTF you people need to mind your own freaking business and stop telling someone how and what they should and shouldn't do its not your beard you don't live or sleep with the guy, pretty simple don't like don't watch smh

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

@paton57 ❤️❤️❤️

[@butchg3990]

You live a great life! Since you were 8 months pregnant when that was filmed and that was 4 months ago, you should have a new little one. Any news to share on #4?

[@garybarichello6286]

Is this look for Brother How Art Thou refilm😂🎉

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Cool lock footage! About how long does it take from start to finish to traverse there?

[@clobbyhops]

Bro, if they’re complaining about your beard, just sing a Joe Cocker or ZZ Top song to em 🤣👍

[@war3scecfang]

first!

[@byron561]

Have you guys closed on the new Nordhavn yet??😇

[@billfowler9325]

You guys should get a RV and travel the country.

[@denisecole6128]

Keep your beard but they have some really great beard conditioners.

[@Luke22022]

What a nice episode. I'm sure that you both realize how much you are missed when you are not here for our Sunday coffees. This was another great episode. Big changes coming? The family addition alone would qualify, interesting that the door seems open for bigger changes. Maybe it is just "Bye Bye Boat" for the season? We are in suspense.

[@gregchrist5090]

Big changes are coming. So, outside of the new addition of your daughter. Which is great. Apparently, you have come to the conclusion that your current Nordhavn is no longer big enough for the family?? With that said and I hope this will be the big change. You will be upgrading to the Nordhavn 86. Currently named Solace. Which I believe would be a great choice. There is also a 96' available too but I believe the 2 of you will feel it is to much boat and to big of a step up. I could be wrong. But there are 2 more options I have not mentioned. 1. You will get a boat that is not a Nordhavn. 2. You will be ending the series. We would not like the 2nd option but would completely understand this choice. We'll let me know if I am correct in my guesses.

[@johnboone2581]

I can’t see them not getting another Nordhavn. Maybe!?!

[@hillaryc.3727]

@@gregchrist5090 an 86’ really pushes the extreme limit of what a husband/wife can safely handle. No way the 96’. Something in the 60-68’ range would be a great choice for them.

[@JohnRoberts321]

I feel stressed after watching the video... You have a lot going on.

[@MArifin-wo9pf]

From Indonesia

[@PepeDeezNutz]

From my moms basement

[@Griffins_garage]

Y’all thought about getting a Bering yacht?

[@BGAUGE]

@@Griffins_garage Fleming 75

[@michaellabombard9507]

How do you prevent mold while the boat is on the hard?

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Dehumidifiers!!

[@prospect8696]

Wait, another baby. So that will be 4 kids, right?

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Sure will

[@thomasbrown782]

Don't think your 55 would get top dollar in today's market! Lots of hard miles and usage over the years.....But, hey, you enjoyed the hell out of it!

[@mrtomJ316]

I don't think it's abused very well maintained in videos rare twin motors 1.2 million easy Florida is a good safe place to sell if they decide to and not get robbed. Me and my wife full time rv for years before and the rv was in better shape when we used then storage I don't know how boats are and insurance is cheaper when you are in them they consider rvs abandoned in storage. Land has to be cheaper prayers 🙏

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

We for SURE did not abuse the boat!! It’s perfectly maintained!

[@matthewholzmueller6292]

Absolutely agree. The only way you could abuse one of these boats is having it tied to a dock😅

[@thomasbrown782]

@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER Who said "abused"?........Not me!

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Oh was just replying to a comment above ❤️❤️❤️

[@billfowler9325]

Let’s go Brandon - FJB

[@LAXERJK]

What kind of engines does mermaid monster have?

[@michaelpetty8416]

@@LAXERJK It has one main engine (usually a JohnDeere) and a smaller pony (or get home) engine.

[@garymcquoid4750]

@@michaelpetty8416 this 55 has twin engines

[@doc8683]

Comment

[@galewilhite4276]

Politics can GO AWAY! Try Positivity bring JOY not discord!

[@shaskins4]

Wow. Science deniers…😢

[@frankfred3411]

Very expensive living on a boat huh !!!! Just a matter of time before you realized the money you were spending lol do your homework

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

@@frankfred3411 what? Do our homework for what?

[@frankfred3411]

@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER I didnt mean for it to sound condescending! All I was saying is if you know all the parts of the equation before you buy a boat you can get a very close idea of what it will end up costing you to live on a boat food.entertainment . Kids breakdowns. Cost of living etc etc etc

[@robertmacdonald9456]

I have been a long-term follower and really enjoyed following you. That is until today. Whether intended or not, bringing politics ("Fauci Science") to your channel is a really bad idea. Many, like myself, enjoy watching these channels not only for the content but to escape the current environment of extremely divided politics. Most channels understand this and stay away from it. With this, I am unsubscribing on my standard log-in and encourage like-minded people to do the same.

[@jims3276]

I’ve got no issue with you choosing to unsubscribe, but why do you feel compelled to tell other “like minded” people to do the same. Oh yeah, it’s because you chose to make it political. You can’t enjoy content from someone who has a different view than you? Your intolerance with other viewpoints is the problem with this country.

[@36thstreethero]

Both of you are bots, we can tell with the 4 numbers that follow your bogus usernames. Divide and conquer AI huh?

[@jims3276]

@@36thstreethero ok Karen

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Hahaha ok❤️ we will miss you!

[@robertmacdonald9456]

@jims3276......thank you for illustrating my point. This is my last post on this.

[@marksmathtutoringmarkshann5423]

Watched your videos for a few years now. Didn't like this weeks comment about Dr Fauci's science. You need to apologize. Until you do I will spend my time on other's videos.

[@benburra6655]

Thought you were going to say you bought a new boat! More staterooms…more room all together.🤷‍♂️