CROSSING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN - NOTHING IS GOING RIGHT! EP-131

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Leading the Escapade

Leading the Escapade

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@zbigniewloboda3393
@zbigniewloboda3393 6 ай бұрын
3:37 If you have a nautical almanac, a sextant, and an accurate timekeeper, then electronic devices are not necessary. You will need a log to measure speed over the water, a magnetic compass to determine direction, and you should measure the boat's speed over the water every 30 minutes to ascertain your position.
@bally1213
@bally1213 7 ай бұрын
Hats off to you two for hanging in there. Supporting each other in crap conditions is so important. Keep smiling 🥰🥰
@andrewbrown2063
@andrewbrown2063 6 ай бұрын
You need a hydrovane to be less reliant on electronics; also set up ‘Sheet to Tiller’ steering for emergencies.
@durwinmccarty9097
@durwinmccarty9097 7 ай бұрын
Of all of your videos to date, I believe this is one of your top video’s. The editing on the subject content and sharing the vulnerability you had, and Jason’s ability to be a confident Captain, was excellent. Jason and you, showing your ability to rise up to challenges, thinking out of the box, being MacGyver, to keep the boat and systems going. Now that you guys have experienced this, you have much more confidence with life’s challenges, stories to tell when you are old, and a bond with the others that crossed at the same time. As this was one of the most challenging conditions in years for the crossing. Your editing of showing the conditions were good. But as you know, no where near actually experienced, as the camera just can’t show the sheer power and size of the swell. Oh yes, what a “pick me up”, to have a shower and decent meal!! Again, nice job on the video and sharing it. I hope viewers get a feel for how it is for doing passages, as even a short overnight one, can be just as challenging, not easy life as many portray on KZbin. ⛵️😎
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Awww thanks so much!! Such a lovely comment and we’re so glad you enjoyed us showing our vulnerability and what it really can be like out there, mistakes and all Cheers ☺️🫶🏼❤️🏴‍☠️
@mickeyh53
@mickeyh53 7 ай бұрын
Having just watched the first episode..I couldn’t go to bed without watching the second..it’s freezing cold here just gone 4am in regional Victoria Australia..kids your both legends!!..you jumped every obstacle that came your way & came out the other side..I’m blown away by your achievements the enormity of it all will live with you both forever! Aussies rule!
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
That is dedication haha!! Hope it’s not too cold there today! Thanks so much for tuning in and for your compliments and well wishes 😆🫶🏼❤️
@rebelarcher5450
@rebelarcher5450 7 ай бұрын
FIRST thing i would have bought if i was buying that boat and was planning long haul passages would be a windvane , electronics in a water environment can never be relied on . A good compass and a windvane is the best redundency .
@OspreySailingAdventures-ch1mj
@OspreySailingAdventures-ch1mj 7 ай бұрын
Windvanes are great, I had one on my last Atlantic crossing 30 years ago but they don’t suit all hull shapes or steer a very accurate course downwind which is challenging in a following sea. We only used ours during daylight to save power and used the Autohelm at night for safety. If budget allows I will be carrying a spare Autohelm on my next crossing and lots of spare bolts. Having a second control unit down below out of the weather is also critical
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Yeah totally agree with not being able to rely on the electronics. That’s a hard one though as weren’t keen on having a wind vane, as handy as they are, we then can’t use the davits we created for our dinghy. But we would’ve loved to buy a whole new autopilot if we could have afforded to for sure! If we waited that extra year it definitely would’ve been on the list. And Like you guys said @Osprey our friends had quite a bit of trouble with their wind vane in the Atlantic and had to change course for Barbados as it wasn’t steering them in the right direction. And now they never use it but it’s just sitting at the back of their boat and they’ve obviously drilled big holes in the fibreglass now 😏
@khelben1979
@khelben1979 2 ай бұрын
I'm very late to this KZbin channel but I'm catching up on some of your videos. This video felt very real and I really do appreciate you guys sharing the problems and how you managed to deal with it, I'm sure it can help others as they're in a similar situation. Thank you very much for the efforts filming these episodes as you're out there on the sea!
@sailingwiththejamess
@sailingwiththejamess 5 ай бұрын
What an awesome achievement it is to do an ocean crossing - legends. and why to go team for being there for each other!
@tjairicciardi9747
@tjairicciardi9747 7 ай бұрын
appreciate you sharing the real life of sailing, helps us learn before taking plunge. You are handling the trails well. hope the weather mellows soon
@ScotChef
@ScotChef 7 ай бұрын
ill, injured, tired and tossed about, yes you are in the great atlantic ocean lol wooooo! ✊🏻
@garymcknight6610
@garymcknight6610 6 ай бұрын
Never fear the unknown and never be scared of change. Good luck and God bless
@Phil-PF62
@Phil-PF62 7 ай бұрын
Great vid showing the highs and lows, bits of concern and great resilience in the face of all those pesky "boat" issues. Can't wait for the next episode.
@MegaDeansy
@MegaDeansy 6 ай бұрын
If ever a lassie needed a reassuring cuddle it's this lassie, I thought I had bad luck but this was like a training exercise for 'When everything goes wrong !'
@DonnaByer
@DonnaByer 7 ай бұрын
I just love how gentle and kind u are to each other. Especially under the stress you were under. Sorry ur crossing was so testing. You did great and obviously survived to tell the tale. Take care of yourselves and each other D xx (fellow Aussie)
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Aww thankyou 🥰 there’s definitely some screaming at each that goes on when things don’t go right that just doesn’t get on camera 🤣 but we certainly forget about it pretty quickly and know it’s just because we’re under pressure or scared etc. thanks so much 🫶🏼🙏❤️
@NeckyEkehCareFoundation
@NeckyEkehCareFoundation Ай бұрын
Wow This is terrific 😮
@goofsaddggkle7351
@goofsaddggkle7351 7 ай бұрын
It always amazes me that a small boat can get in the way of another boat in that huge ocean.
@davidh3194
@davidh3194 7 ай бұрын
You two are LEGIONS. Passages always present challenges, but you persevered. Cheers!
@BobMock
@BobMock 7 ай бұрын
Wow you really had a rough go of it. Glad to know you made it safely.
@From.MiamiWithLove
@From.MiamiWithLove 6 ай бұрын
Congratulations, this is it.❤
@narrowescape81
@narrowescape81 7 ай бұрын
Keep your spirits high, mates. Doing the same singlehanded and understand your frustration. Fair winds and following seas ⛵️ awesome video of the reality of boat life ❤
@gollygosh40
@gollygosh40 7 ай бұрын
Nail biting stuff, excellent video, the way you guys cope with all the challenges, marvellous. Be very proud of yourselves, best of luck.
@johngrant2469
@johngrant2469 7 ай бұрын
My sphincter is puckered and I’m seasick just watching this video. I feel for you both. Smooth sailing ahead I’m sure.
@realitywinner7582
@realitywinner7582 6 ай бұрын
wow that sure to bring up the gifts..well done for keeping the Faith !
@johnr2632
@johnr2632 6 ай бұрын
Amazing experience that will give you so much knowledge for future preparations. Living life to the full!
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
For sure ☺️ thanks so much
@sailingcosmo47
@sailingcosmo47 6 ай бұрын
The highs are so awesome the lows are so heavy. You did an incredible job together. Congratulations ❤️
@markusschmidt4803
@markusschmidt4803 7 ай бұрын
Danke!
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much for your generosity 🫶🏼☺️❤️
@timothybloomer8287
@timothybloomer8287 7 ай бұрын
Well done for sorting out problems on the go and also having the courage to stop and heave to. Hopefully we will see the conditions improve as you progress.
@jaymailloux7143
@jaymailloux7143 7 ай бұрын
I see where you have received good advise about products to seal leaks. I carry a wax seal that is used to seal toilet fixtures to floor in homes. And others previously mentioned. Love the heavy weather videos , you two do an excellent job!
@MrElvanwyk
@MrElvanwyk 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your generosity 🫶🏼
@charlesmiller4624
@charlesmiller4624 7 ай бұрын
Loved the editing , great work.
@jameshuntsman6046
@jameshuntsman6046 6 ай бұрын
Being asked for money, I’m reminded of a scene on the movie The Jerk. When a man comes and meets with Steve Martin to ask him for money, Because his upholstery in his jet is old and he’s going to be embarrassed to take his friends to the Super Bowl in it. Both of them end up crying and of course Steve cuts him a check.
@johntaggart859
@johntaggart859 7 ай бұрын
First class as always… love the content you put out and if anyone wants to know what sailing long distances is like… watch your shows! You are both developing into excellent resourceful sailors… ❤
@billblack3093
@billblack3093 6 ай бұрын
Use Splash Zone to plug wet leaks. Works underwater too.
@OspreySailingAdventures-ch1mj
@OspreySailingAdventures-ch1mj 7 ай бұрын
Wow what an emotional video, it looks like the cats gave you lots of love and support just when you needed it. Well done for fixing stuff on the run and problem solving to keep you going. One product I’ve just used to fix a ding on the bow from the dinghy is JB water weld. It works under water and the dings are now fully covered. I picked up a review on utube somewhere a few months ago. I’m also looking for jb steel stick which also apparently very good. Jb water weld was £5 for a small stick. You mix the putty style paste together in your fingers till the colour blends and it goes hard in about 15 minutes. It goes a long way. I think it’s one of the better products out there.
@PaulaS-jd9ts
@PaulaS-jd9ts 7 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed your video and the common sense way you handled adversity. You can't cross oceans without something going wrong and testing your ability to cope, but as you gain experience the issues that cause alarm now will become more like unscheduled routine maintenance. Thanks again.
@AHmad-pm4pb
@AHmad-pm4pb 7 ай бұрын
Its a challenge guys. Its a test of your courage and confidence. You guys are doing great. 👍🏾 ❤❤❤❤❤
@drewr34skyline18
@drewr34skyline18 7 ай бұрын
Well done for getting through it and working together to overcome the difficulties. I'm sure after some R&R you guys will feel a huge sense of accomplishment and so you should doing yourselves proud. Nice job
@stephensparkes7260
@stephensparkes7260 6 ай бұрын
Nice thank you for sharing 😊
@ruthmccoy8853
@ruthmccoy8853 5 ай бұрын
Trans Atlantics are a tough challenge. Ive done 3; the first one i was seasick, barely able to stay awake. The second and third were better, able to be down below all the way forward changing guest bunks etc barely registered the boat pitching. 😊
@Maerten-us6vu
@Maerten-us6vu 7 ай бұрын
Bedankt
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thankyou 🙏😆
@josephcroft4268
@josephcroft4268 6 ай бұрын
your very brave doing that journey , my boating consists of Boarding HOPO on the Nerang river ,
@MrCA610
@MrCA610 7 ай бұрын
That's a great video! Impressed you hove-to for 8 hrs while you sorted things out. That was good thinking
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thankyou! Yeah it seriously saved us to do that! As much as it was disheartening to add more time to the trip and get stuck in a bunch of squalls that we may not have if we kept on going it was the respite we desperately needed and we wouldn’t hesitate to do it again next time if stuff is going wrong. So glad we understand how to do it now ❤️
@walterelmore1017
@walterelmore1017 7 ай бұрын
thiss is a hemingway "grace under pressure". you guys did great
@davidressler4292
@davidressler4292 7 ай бұрын
There is an epoxy product called pool patch used for patching swimming pool leaks underwater, it sets up underwater. It works like putty. I have used it many times for non-boating issues and once you jam it into a crack or hole, it sets up very firmly in a matter of minutes. The sailing channel Good, Bad, and Ugly, when they sailed, went from Florida to San Juan with pool patch plugging a hole in their hull. I would never recommend what they did, but it demonstrates the strength and reliability of that product.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Oh thanks so much that’s great to know!!
@petegraham1458
@petegraham1458 7 ай бұрын
Yes , this works on fiberglass boats the one I used to keep on boar was I a log you just kneed it and then jam it in the crack or hole as said it sets up in about 10 minutes if it’s deep under the water you may have to hold it in place to get a good seal . Keep more than one on board as you will find many convenient uses for it .
@TaylanYalniz
@TaylanYalniz 6 ай бұрын
Can you share a link for the product?
@Harrybollox
@Harrybollox 6 ай бұрын
Toilet wax sealer rings are meant to work also , mouldable and can be shoved into leaks including immersed. There’s products that use the same concept, as well as the more sophisticated epoxy already mentioned
@markthomasson5077
@markthomasson5077 6 ай бұрын
Polyester car body filler also works pretty well, loads cheaper
@andrewstafford6783
@andrewstafford6783 7 ай бұрын
JB Waterweld is good stuff - apply even when surfaces are wet. Stay afloat is popular too but I've not used it myself. Doesn't help you mid Atlantic but products to add to your tool kit when you can. Love your vlogs and how well you work together. Safe seas and good wind x
@nigelhopkins8361
@nigelhopkins8361 7 ай бұрын
Wow! It’s not getting any easier! Another great video.
@seanrice1222
@seanrice1222 7 ай бұрын
Hey sweetpeas, proud of y’all. Appreciate you bringing us along ✌️
@nicodenhertog
@nicodenhertog 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, so nice to see how you fix the problems! I love your youtube channel! So transparant. ❤
@Andrew61968
@Andrew61968 6 ай бұрын
Slash zone is what you need to have on the boat to stop leaks it sets up underwater and is a must have on all boats. Its a two part epoxy mix it together in water and don't touch anything its a mess.
@carltontweedle5724
@carltontweedle5724 7 ай бұрын
Being a ex merchant seaman you learn one thing what you want and what you get is up to the weather the sea state. I have been flung out of my bunk on a few times, jammed myself in my locker pillow around head stop it banging on the bullkhead. I was the only one that got a nights sleep. I was on a RFA tanker big ship. Her name was OLNA.
@boatbuilderPortishead
@boatbuilderPortishead 6 ай бұрын
saw OLNA in the SA in 82
@bobbyblizzard8488
@bobbyblizzard8488 7 ай бұрын
You guys handled this well, thanks for sharing!
@Richard-m1u8y
@Richard-m1u8y 7 ай бұрын
Best thing for leaks is "Splash" works great, and works under water.
@lotusdolphin
@lotusdolphin 6 ай бұрын
Hi guys, I’m so sorry you had such a rough passage. Kudos for hanging in there together. You did well as challenging as it was you did well. The kitties looked terribly distressed, getting tummy, rubs, and loves and what have you Although Luna was rather vocal. Most definitely glad you invested in what you needed for safety. Smart. I’m really sorry about your hand. I hope it’s feeling much better now. Highly recommend a good lavender essential oil It’s good for cut scrapes, bruises and swelling. Natural antibiotic and natural antiseptic. Seems like you guys were really tested on this passage. I think you passed with flying colors. You may have a lot of work ahead of you. Do you have any idea how hard it is watching you guys I’m waiting for the commercials to to go through their motions to get back to you. Some of them are so incredibly long and involved and you’ve seen it 1000 times. But I did my part. Went to the bathroom got a snack so that you will get credit for it. Love you both stay safe and Fairwinds 🤟🏻😎💜⛵️🐬 from LIZ in California🇺🇸
@AnwarElYafi
@AnwarElYafi 7 ай бұрын
Super episode.. Great storytelling!
@Choppingwoodcarryingwater_
@Choppingwoodcarryingwater_ 6 ай бұрын
Oh I’ve used that waxy goop too and it’s terrible!! It gets everywhere but where it’s supposed to be !
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
Yessss that’s exactly what happened to us. Tried using our fingers, tried using a brush I think maybe the only thing that would work is a wooden mixing stick. It worked pretty well to plug a tiny hole where it went inside but did not work well at all on the surface around the stainless at all
@Choppingwoodcarryingwater_
@Choppingwoodcarryingwater_ 6 ай бұрын
The only success I had was if I used wet fingers and also kneaded it into a ball before trying to put it on the hull but it was very hit and miss. I have a timber hull so thought it was because of that but glad to hear it’s also hard on other surfaces.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
@@Choppingwoodcarryingwater_ ah that’s good to know! We can keep it anyway I suppose but yeah I definitely wouldn’t ever be relying on it and would get a few options for next time 😅
@garybarker9139
@garybarker9139 6 ай бұрын
Plastic Padding is a product that I have used. It sticks to most things. I used it to stop a leak in a petrol tank.
@vernonsimmons4578
@vernonsimmons4578 7 ай бұрын
Good job of getting through a really tough time 😊
@richibbeson3141
@richibbeson3141 6 ай бұрын
Hi c t 1 works in water best for leaking boats
@michaelfletcher4916
@michaelfletcher4916 6 ай бұрын
JB Weld would be good to keep on your boat for leaks
@alexs3447
@alexs3447 7 ай бұрын
Hope that hand heals quick Janaye
@ron343
@ron343 7 ай бұрын
Great Job you two.
@kamilkiziltan5967
@kamilkiziltan5967 6 ай бұрын
we all love you mates , pls keep going
@davidfinney6855
@davidfinney6855 7 ай бұрын
Flexseal! If the advertisements are half true, it’s pretty amazing. There are some ads on KZbin. It’s a real product even if the ads seem over the top. Probably not considered marine grade, but it comes as a spray, tape, paint…
@PRLIBRE_SOBERANO
@PRLIBRE_SOBERANO 6 ай бұрын
Ay least you both worked as a team. Congrats
@WeggieQueen2005
@WeggieQueen2005 6 ай бұрын
I grew up on Loleta. My parents sold after 35 years. :) We live on the beach in FL now, but I'd much rather live back in Chicago. I miss this neighborhood feel.
@c.j.k6747
@c.j.k6747 7 ай бұрын
Flex Seal Flex Paste Rubber Paste… I used this to repair our row boat while crossing the Atlantic during the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge race.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
This is epic! You rowed across the pacific!!! You guys that do this are the real legends!!! Thanks for watching our channel ☺️😆 cheers
@c.j.k6747
@c.j.k6747 7 ай бұрын
Rowed the Atlantic in 2018-2019… Rowing the Pacific summer of 2025. Currently, saving for a boat I can circumnavigate the planet on… 🤞🏼🙏🏼✝️. Love your channel ! Keep the faith. 56 days from the Canary Islands to Antigua. You guys got this !!
@kapkone
@kapkone 6 ай бұрын
Those were really horrible circumstances, sorry it was such a difficult passage
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
Thankyou ❤️
@timlamarre8680
@timlamarre8680 7 ай бұрын
pool putty and, for the auto pilot, it is likely that you need a clevis pin, not a bolt. Iknow the transit must have been a challenge but you made a great video. Thank you for posting.
@ceschias3733
@ceschias3733 7 ай бұрын
For gorgeous mermaid the trip is hard, but Jason has the most beautiful sail companion, so he has it great no matter how the trip is. Joking a part, congrats on your courage and resiliance, we will see you on the Caribean soon. Love, OsoYolo, Antigua Guatemala.
@victorialogan9999
@victorialogan9999 7 ай бұрын
Oh guys, seeing the footage after knowing everything that you guys went through on that crossing was wild. Also all the boat background noises in your videos was super freaky while I watched in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with my own boat noises in the background ! Had to take the EarPods out a couple of times to make sure the noise was in the video and not our boat 🤣😂 Anyway well done, miss you guys 😘
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Yeah it wasn’t ideal and we didn’t even get the half of it on camera either 😣 I guess some people would’ve found these problems pretty minuscule but I was not coping well with it at all ☹️ Oh my gosh!!! I don’t even know how you’re watching this shit when you’re mid ocean 😅 that is dedication! We miss you guys so much!!! 😘😘😘
@JetLagRecords
@JetLagRecords 7 ай бұрын
Leading the Escapade, I really enjoyed watching this, so I hit the like button!
@JohnYoung-m4j
@JohnYoung-m4j 6 ай бұрын
Hi guys, well done that became a bit nasty didn’t it. Also well done for fixing the steering that was great. I don’t know if you new this but cats are great swimmers🥴🥴jon
@howarddavies2483
@howarddavies2483 6 ай бұрын
Try a product called Milliput… very useful product..even sets underwater….used to repair areas of the Barrier reef in Australia…give it a try!!!.
@0scartheCat
@0scartheCat 5 ай бұрын
Denso tape , , ,messy but handy or waterproof gorilla seal
@wthaid
@wthaid 7 ай бұрын
Hope you guys are going well. Really grateful for this episode as as I intend doing the Atlantic crossing from Eu in 2025 or 2026, at this stage, solo. So I was definitely taking notes, especially when your autopilot stopped working. Once again, I REALLY hope you guys are ok and have no more trouble on the crossing. Be safe.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🫶🏼 We’ll have to do a chat video with things we learned and what advice we would give others from things we overlooked or mistakes we made for sure!! If you’re going solo I would highly recommend an entire second autopilot system plus numerous bolts. But just don’t go in conditions we did and I’m sure you’ll be fine in that regard 😅 We wish you the best for your crossing and definitely come back here and let us know how your plans eventuate for it ☺️ Thanks so much for your well wishes, cheers 😁
@wthaid
@wthaid 7 ай бұрын
@@LeadingtheEscapade Thank you so much. Can't wait for that episode!
@wthaid
@wthaid 7 ай бұрын
@@LeadingtheEscapade One thing I forgot to mention is how amazingly brave I think you two are. If you can do this you can do anything. You're an inspiration to people like me who get scared when they can still see land in 25 knots and 2m waves on a day sail! Absolutely phenomenal effort!
@davidsnider242
@davidsnider242 7 ай бұрын
Hope all is well guys.. good luck
@trevhedges
@trevhedges 6 ай бұрын
Thanks guys..
@standodge7687
@standodge7687 5 ай бұрын
I live near the bay of fundy I know how rough the water can be that's why you'll never see me out in the atlantic ocean in a tiny boat, I think the drake passage,bering sea and the atlantic ocean are 3 oceans sail boats is a poor choice
@HopeOfJoe
@HopeOfJoe 7 ай бұрын
OMG 😱 WOW, you guys ‼️ What a W. I. L. D. ride 😳😳 Happy your wrist is better. Icing was the right thing to do. 👍🏻 See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨
@davidk6498
@davidk6498 6 ай бұрын
I think it’s time to get off the boat for a while maybe three months recharge hit again😮
@kurtpedersen2558
@kurtpedersen2558 6 ай бұрын
Når drømme bliver til virkelighed, har de det med at hilse "hårdhændet" velkommen! Troels Kløvedal Mvh from a Danish sailor
@daboak3018
@daboak3018 6 ай бұрын
If you get into your tuning of the autopilot you can set the program to not adjust quickly as you see your stearing adjust on each wave. Ther is no reason to do that. it can adjust every 30 monutes on PID control and you will not wear out your equipment so fast. I will lower the heat disipated in the control board as well. There is no reason to stear on each wave even if yor were etrating manually. You would use you sextant daily and make course corrections or today GPS.
@davidressler4292
@davidressler4292 7 ай бұрын
Great show - love your content through this
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much ☺️
@davidfinney6855
@davidfinney6855 7 ай бұрын
First sailing vid I’ve seen where the waves are, nerve wracking
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Thankyou 😅 you know when they actually show on camera that they’re pretty decent 😬
@victorkmarshall
@victorkmarshall 6 ай бұрын
3M 5200 and a rag is a well known sailors trick for leaks.
@juliemarshall7022
@juliemarshall7022 7 ай бұрын
You two are amazing ❤❤
@stanleybest8833
@stanleybest8833 6 ай бұрын
Some epoxies can't get wet. Stick hard to boat products. Sawdust is the best travel cat litter. Although you have no fleas on boats, a flea comb can keep cats from upchucking fur they swallowed. A CB radio is an extra way to have random long distance communications and it's free. I won't trust a single boat fridge, and 12 volt chest freezers are now so cheap. Run them on ECO mode only. Carry extra hardware and materials and files for repairs.
@andrewpeters3424
@andrewpeters3424 6 ай бұрын
Keep the Faith
@weslyon7401
@weslyon7401 7 ай бұрын
You are doing great! Stick to the basics. All you really need is for the rig to stay up, the rudder to stay in the hull, a sextant, watch, hard tack, and some fresh water. Everything else is gravy.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Totally!! Great way to look at it as sometimes we can definitely get in our own head sometimes
@zbigniewloboda3393
@zbigniewloboda3393 6 ай бұрын
2:53 Have you recorded the duration for which that bolt lasted? If so, please inform us.
@gmarshall1026
@gmarshall1026 6 ай бұрын
Great stuff
@J.Paul2023
@J.Paul2023 6 ай бұрын
At 8:45 Don't think of a it as a 'darker hole'.. its just part of sailing!
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
I know 🙈 I think more so what I mean by it is the problems kept piling ontop of each other and we were just getting further in trouble without feeling like we were getting ontop of it all
@Al8minium
@Al8minium 7 ай бұрын
To fix leaks in an emergency, I recommend "Butyl Flash Sealant Tape" by a company called "DIY DOCTOR", you can apply it underwater.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Ahhhh yes I’ve heard of butyl tape loads of times!
@rainfinger
@rainfinger 7 ай бұрын
Great video!
@williambunting803
@williambunting803 7 ай бұрын
I have to do this same journey in the next couple of months, so very interested in the details. To fix leaks there are epoxies specially for this but I use Gorilla Glue, which you can get in the US easily. Keep your eyes out for it. Dirt cheap and effective. It is a single part foaming polyurethane that is set of by moisture. So for a leak through the hull you would attempt to have this on a clothe that you can press up against the hole and keep as confined as possible so the foam can expand into the area of the leak. I haven’t tried this yet but feel confident it will work. I use the Gorilla glue for any plumbing especially with pipes with ribs in them. The GG fills the gaps and foam seals. I have the same autopilot as yours so am interested in how robust it is. When buying safety critical parts such as steering pins always buy multiple, never just one. Glad your hand came good quickly. Guys don’t think too much of stuff like that as we are destroying our bodies steadily all day long.
@durwinmccarty9097
@durwinmccarty9097 7 ай бұрын
There are epoxy putty that will cure even under water, and an excellent item to have in your hull repair kit. Along with Flex Seal products or equivalent 3m or Gorilla. Heaving too, can help with slowing the leak, making a better opportunity to succeed with the fixing. ⛵️😎
@FatherTech
@FatherTech 6 ай бұрын
I have heard many times about Raymarine, specifically Seatalk, wiring and connectors failing. Unfortunately it is so incredibly expensive to change the electronics on a boat.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
Ahh interesting 🤔 that’s exactly what we had issues with. But yeah it’s just so god damn expensive to upgrade, especially because the previous owners installed a lot of instruments so upgrading them all so they all sync up would be a huge expense
@ufodude1000
@ufodude1000 6 ай бұрын
Every dawn ray marine gadget I have ever owned broke. Seems they don't know how to make things water proof
@stephenburnage7687
@stephenburnage7687 6 ай бұрын
​@@ufodude1000Other cruisers have assured me Raymarine is still better than B&G.
@davidmorritt8115
@davidmorritt8115 7 ай бұрын
Quite traumatic! The modern electronics are mind boggling. Think I would have stayed in the Med!
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
I wanted to 😅
@Daveincc
@Daveincc 7 ай бұрын
I bet your spares list gets a whole lot longer ! Jason is going to have a half dozen AP bolts , 100 pack of fuses , and a couple of extra wires for the electronics. I have a friend who has an entire set of electronics spare he has bought used. They’re older so they were cheap used. Same with his AP. A complete system spare bought used. I hope the Caribbean is everything and more than you hoped for.
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 7 ай бұрын
Hahahah literally 🤣 to be honest we were actually meant to get a bunch of fuses and after not finding a good kit back in July at a chandlery we put it on thr back burner and in the craziness of all the prep work we completely forgot, so we were definitely kicking ourselves for that one 😩 they are now on order from Amazon 😆 Yesss we would LOVE to have a spare autopilot! Thanks so much ❤️🫶🏼☺️
@paulvr3158
@paulvr3158 6 ай бұрын
That all sounds about right for boats :-) it is all character building 🙂 Are you coming to Trinidad?
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
Hahah yep so true 😅 we sure are 😆 we’re booked to haul out starting of August
@paulvr3158
@paulvr3158 6 ай бұрын
@@LeadingtheEscapade Which yard will you be in? I am very well established here and have done a good few of my own boats here over the years. Leave a Hi message for Paul at Crews Inn Marina, they will contact me. Maybe I can guide you guys a bit while you're here...I think you need some adult supervision with respect to preventing routine maintenance issues becoming catastrophic offshore events :-) just joking, it makes a great blog 🙂
@LeadingtheEscapade
@LeadingtheEscapade 6 ай бұрын
We’re booked in at peaks boatyard 😁 not sure how long for yet, but atleast one month and it’s on the list to rebed where we’re having leaks and do some interior varnishing on our floors and some walls. And then of course anti-foul. Bahahaha well we’d never have any issues like that before 😅 we just got unlucky really, as it was a new install, not so much us being slack with maintenance And of course didn’t leak til we were half way across the ocean 😏 would’ve been much easier if it did in the 6 months before hand 🙈🤣 but yep it does make for exciting content 😂
@paulvr3158
@paulvr3158 6 ай бұрын
@@LeadingtheEscapade Great stuff, keep the spirits up! Drop me a note when you get in, and I'll get you guys a beer and help with any questions you may have re T&T!
@DennisMacdonald-r7d
@DennisMacdonald-r7d 7 ай бұрын
Ty 4 the video
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