I SPLASHED My Boat After A Year On The Hard

[@david_shih]

Thanks to surfshark for supporting our dreams to fix and splash this boat. Get an exclusive @surfshark deal! Enter code DAVIDSHIH for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/davidshih

[@jameskurfis2221]

Wait, after being teased for what seems like an eternity, David Shih (probably with some help from his wife) seems to be publishing videos on a schedule. Congratulations to whomever is the timekeeper on the video projects. Keep cracking the whip!

[@boldpredictionssports]

It is dope! Tons of work to do both. Good luck to them.

[@david_shih]

hahah.... i'm finally getting a bit faster at editing! and yes, mary has been on my case and that helps.

[@david_shih]

so true!

[@david_shih]

@MaoisWatching you guys are hilarious!

[@jaeorumn4242]

@@david_shih THANK YOU MARY!!!

[@AcornToArabella]

Congrats, David and Mary!!! Happy launch to you! 🎉🎉🎉 Hope to see you sometime! -Anne

[@david_shih]

awww thanks anne! hope you're doing well!

[@ministryofsailing]

From one sailor to another…. So cool for you. I am very proud of you. Come race with me in Feb…. See you at the show.

[@david_shih]

hey brother!!!! see you soon in annapolis!!!

[@ronimiller397]

Glad to see you in the big Wet!!!! Wahooo

[@david_shih]

finally right?!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

CONGRATULATIONS to David and Mary and family!!!!!!! I know this was a GIGANTIC day for all of you and I could not be any happier for all of you... Also, a huge thank you to Parlay and crew and Carlos and everyone else who made this day possible for this wonderful family... CRUISERS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

[@mary_shih]

OMG I totally agree! There is no other community that is more supportive than cruisers! I'm so proud to be part of this group of wonderful people! ❤

[@david_shih]

hell yes steve, cruisers are the best!

[@hansjensen7823]

Dude your videos are so entertaining that I didn’t even fast forward through your promotion!

[@david_shih]

wha???? hahah that's awesome! what a compliment... i promise to make those as interesting as possible!!!!!!!

[@rustycomer8502]

Jim you’re an absolute legend for letting Mary drop Epic back into the water! 🤙 And David great job on producing another home run video…:and even doing it within 2 weeks of the last one!!! 😎

[@cliffdavis5244]

😅😅👍🏼👏🏼

[@mary_shih]

Hey Rusty!!! That was pretty cool that he let me control it. I almost didn't ask.

[@david_shih]

i know right????? jim was so cool! everybody there was so cool! thanks for al the support rusty. we really appreciate you!

[@TotalBoat]

Such an exciting episode! Congratulations, friends!

[@david_shih]

You guys are the best! Can't wait to build more stuff onto our boat with your AWESOME epoxy!!!!

[@chevywv9735]

Congratulations you guys ❤❤❤

[@YouTubeCommunists]

Great video Mr David!

[@HarborsUnknown]

What a milestone!!! How amazing that Jim let Mary splash the boat. So happy for your guys and can’t wait to see you out on the water!

[@david_shih]

hey guys!!!! you guys are so far away! otherwise we'd chase you down and buddyboat!

[@latitudeash]

Congratulations. You did it!. Now get that lovely wife and those beautiful looking kids on some adventure’s we can follow. Proud of the team from getting to this point. Followed you from the start, so felt your pain along the way. This moment is a milestone in your live buddy.

[@david_shih]

still cant belive you've been here from the beginning...thanks so much for following the journey lat!

[@DatBoyGuru]

i watched you from day 1 you appeared on Parlay and it's amazing watching you transform yourself into a real pro youtuber, your trajectory on a chart must be vertical !! all the success!

[@david_shih]

DAY 1???? you're crazy, but i appreciate it so much...one of the OG's

[@ericstanke3291]

Your enthusiasm is contagious and such a cool move to have those folks sign your boat!

[@david_shih]

glad you liked that eric! it was fun drawing all over her!

[@ARTICLE7ENT]

Congratulations friends!

[@carpenter6925]

so happy for you

[@michaelhaardt5988]

I don't know how a single person can have so much energy, but I just love your episodes. Great achievement!

[@david_shih]

im not sure how either.... but thanks Michael! and thanks for all the insights in the parlay chat, wish we had someone of your expertise in our chat group as well!

[@marxtr6]

Congratulations Dave and Mary. Fair seas.

[@david_shih]

Thx Marx!!!!

[@JJ-Niner]

Awesome David, love to see Mary dropping the boat to the water such a blast, un abrazo a todos desde Panama

[@david_shih]

it was such a amazing day!!! and yes, mary dropping it in was the best part!

[@marandam6019]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

[@david_shih]

thanks maranda....new vid up today! let me know what you think!

[@RedSeas]

So good to see you in the water! Go adventure!

[@david_shih]

nice channel you got there! Thanks!

[@chrispy104k]

Congratulations. The enthusiasm is infectious. Great video.

[@rl8992]

Congratulations, awesome job!

[@rileybri]

Congratulations Mary!! These regular episodes you are cranking out are great! Keep up the good hard work !!

[@mary_shih]

Thank you!!!

[@david_shih]

trying to get another one out soon!

[@rayb3117]

David, bro you are one funny guy. Your energy is crazy (and its hard to follow sometimes) but we love you

[@david_shih]

i get lost watching myself so i don't blame ya!`

[@Mark_SWZA]

Enjoying your editing style...great laughs😂😂

[@david_shih]

Mark, a heart felt thank you brother... this means so much to us....seriously! Would love to have you in our Patreon group since you're already supporting us!, lots of realtime update videos and awesome people in the chat group!

[@mary_shih]

Mark! Thank you so much!!!!

[@iank1376]

Really cool to see your wife is as interested and into making the videos as you are . Love it keep it up man

[@david_shih]

she's great at this! thanks Ian. you should see us in our 1st go at this...a decade ago... warning they were bad... www.youtube.com/@freeshih/videos

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, wow it’s good to see splashdown. Thank God for all the guys on Parlay Revival, they’re good bunch, Colin, Jamie. And the rest of the crew can’t wait to see what you guys get up to Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island 🏝️

[@david_shih]

hey cliff all the way from queensland! yeah the parlay guys are a special bunch!

[@martinbowers852]

David and family, congrats on the splash, and good luck and god speed in all your adventures ;)

[@david_shih]

hey martin! thanks for watching my friend. promise more epic adventures are on the way!

[@robhaskell6064]

You and wife are inspiring. Next to a successful man is a supportive partner. So good to see. Thank you for including the other half

[@mary_shih]

Thanks Rob! He has to keep me around now!

[@david_shih]

too kind of you to say. and you couldn't be more right about having and needing a supportive partner!

[@leejones5508]

So happy for you and the family, your hard work has paid off

[@david_shih]

aw thanks lee!!! feels like the longest thing i've every followed through with...

[@michaeldonovan2545]

Well done David. You and your wife have made a super accomplishment. You and your family deserve a well earned break. I have had every confidence in your task ahead from day one, when you sought the assistance of a Kiwi and an Aussie for your task. They'll never let you down.

[@david_shih]

cant go wrong with a kiwi or aussie! legends!! and thanks so much for watching Michael!!!

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

Wow!! Mr and Mrs Shihlatte and wonderful family, the smell of the deep blue ocean, the glimpse of fellow Bluewater Sailers passing through the night the sunrise and sunsets that will be seen, the splashing of the waves on the Military marine grade hull, it all yours now guys, can’t wait for the adventures that so many are partaking in, bonvoyage, good luck and know David Shihlatte that we will be there, and will be enjoying all your family travels - God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@david_shih]

thanks for the support TravelingJohnos! cant wait to show you more!

[@timmoligian9801]

The energy you people have is unbelievable congradulations and good sailing in the future.

[@garysankey4618]

Amazing ,well done David. No easy thing there you took on. 👍

[@obieandlaurie]

I can say I helped pay for 1/3 of a day at Linton Bay! Watching all of the smiles, laughter, and joy made it all the worthwhile. Cheers Shih family! 🤗🍻🤗🍻🤗

[@david_shih]

You helped us way more than a 1/3 of linton bay! Thanks so much, you and Laurie are legends!

[@mary_shih]

Awwww thanks so much guys! You keep us so motivated to keep pushing on!

[@david_shih]

yall are awesome, just wanted say that again

[@anastasiosvanderpas7463]

Oh guys, we just finished watching your most satisfying video yet :) I remember you mentioned a long time ago about that Mary’s scream was from when she was operating the crane hahaha I couldn’t wait all this time to watch it happening. So happy for you guys. And also, your videos are so nicely shot and edited and greatly entertaining!!! All the best, Anastasios and Gilyana 😘🤗🤗

[@mary_shih]

Hey guys! When he told me that was really me screaming, I said no it's not! Hahaha! I was just so excited!!!

[@anastasiosvanderpas7463]

@@mary_shih of course!!!!! We even were excited, I cannot even imagine what a great moment it was for you after all those hard times being apart and working hard. Again well done :)

[@david_shih]

thanks Ana and Gil!!!!! you remembered the scream!!!

[@f146190]

Great Job Finally getting us the “we splashed the boat” video. PR had time to make it all the way to Mexico and across the Pacific before you got to editing! 🤣 Congrats on consistent posting of video’s brotha! Don’t hesitate to reach out if ya need a hand with some editing!

[@david_shih]

hahah....this is parlay and colin's we're talking about. the man that can do 10 hours of boat work and jump straight into editing for 6 hours! but i'm working on it! trying to be consistent. do you edit as well? i'm always looking for a good editor, been through a few so far and couldn't really get them to learn the style!

[@david_shih]

hit me up on facebook or instagram incase i miss your message here!

[@Mthanerco]

You can seriously feel your excitement when your boat finally gets into the water. What a huge milestone in your sailing life!

[@david_shih]

yes sir!!!! what an exciting day bro!

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Mary, thanks for pushing David to get these videos out on a more regular basis... Mary you are the BOSS. It is great to finally see the 'SPLASH' happen.*

[@mary_shih]

You are so welcome! It's with the help of the taser that one of our patreons got me! 🤣

[@andreacrashe9894]

@@mary_shih *Hehehehe keep on using it..... it's obvious it's needed often hahahaha.*

[@david_shih]

she is the *boss* !! she scares me.

[@mary_shih]

@@andreacrashe9894 Tasers are frightening. Just the snapping and crackling sound terrifies me. I'm scared I may really hurt him. 😲

[@andreacrashe9894]

@@mary_shih *Nah, he is probably the sort of man, that will enjoy being zapped..! lol.*

[@jsmith5634]

David & Mary, Big Congrats to both of you!! What an awesome achievement and we can’t wait to see what’s next as you get the sails on, drop the lines and point north. Also, Congrats on breaking 32K subscribers!! This channel is about to explode!

[@tim8deb]

Happy for you to finally splash well done to all involved. Welcome to the next part of the journey for you and your family..

[@david_shih]

thanks TIM! check out the video from today where we do our 1st sail after the repairs

[@JohnAllen-r1b]

Your videos are getting better and better David well done mate !

[@peterthermocline]

Congratulations Guys, Dim Sum awaits you in Hong Kong

[@mary_shih]

Oh man! I love me some dim sum!!!

[@david_shih]

hell yes! are all the ports in hongkong open to cruisers? I know in china its super limited!

[@brianhillary7469]

Hey man I didn't even know that you had a channel of your own. But Parlay was talking about you editing. Looking forward to more videos and going the your old videos!

[@david_shih]

hahaha!!!! yeah they're great! glad you stopped by! I wouldnt have a channel without colin's encouragement!

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Great job!!!

[@ministryofsailing]

I am so very proud of you…. Great job…. Now come race with us!!!!

[@sparkeyjones6261]

Holy shit, you did it. I had my doubts for quite a while. Congrats man!

[@david_shih]

i know right? i honestly never thought it would happen

[@mrbill8542]

Nicely done ,David and friends !!! She turned out beautiful AND strong ---happy sailing !!!

[@david_shih]

strong for sure....needs a bit more lipstick to be pretty. those cabins are still a bit bare, but we'll fix them up soon!

[@BeerStache71]

So good to see this video out here. So much hard work and now you can start your adventures.

[@david_shih]

yeah baby! you;re awesome brother, thanks for all the support with the channel!

[@FatherTech]

Mary is now crane certified! Gonna be a great boat for a long time to come.

[@mary_shih]

Ah yes! I'm going to add that to my resume! 🤣

[@david_shih]

so true! now she just needs to learn osha rules 🤣`

[@dentman67]

If you guys could bottle and sell your enthusiasm / positive outlook, you would both make billions. Congrats.

[@david_shih]

aw this comment means so much!

[@dirk3730]

Mary's face on the thumbnail is hilarious 😂

[@mary_shih]

Hahaha! There were so many emotions when I splashed the boat and this was the one David picked!

[@david_shih]

she crazy

[@dirk3730]

Everyone has their own level of crazy. You guys were lucky enough to find your perfect amount of crazy that works for you. Keep the videos coming. We love it 😍

[@david_shih]

@@dirk3730 I’m definitely not crazy. Not one bit. 🤣

[@Drew-C-]

omg that was AWESOME that you got to put the boat in the water on your own. On all the sailing channels I watch, I dont think Ive ever seen that. BTW: A sim card from Etienne T? Is that some French guy?

[@david_shih]

i can't believe mary asked jim to let her do it!!!!

[@Drew-C-]

@@david_shih ask and ye shall receive!

[@jjde8424]

You are an amazing man to do all this with your wife. I watched you on Parlay, always with a great attitude. Enjoy the fruits if your collective labor.

[@Kerriannecruising]

It’s awesome to see Epic in the water. Yeah baby. Good job. Now let’s go catch some lobster and fish.

[@david_shih]

hell yes!!! lobbies and fishies.... **

[@KandMe1]

Hey Good job, great to see this happen for you. God bless you and your family and all the best for what is ahead.

[@itsverygreen532]

Nice work! That is one great bulkhead. Awesome to see you doing more content too, you were born for this!

[@david_shih]

that's teh one thing we did right! the rest might be questionable, but the bulkheads should be good!

[@TLJH53]

So happy for y'all! Good luck and great job on the boat!

[@david_shih]

thank tracy!

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Well done David and family looking forward to you sailing fair winds.

[@david_shih]

can not wait to get out there!!!!!

[@RandolphSanchez01]

Congratulations to you all on the splash in! Safe travels and smooth steady winds is on your way! Randolph

[@joerobilotta2199]

Congrats. Fun video

[@david_shih]

thx joe! in the video today we actually do a bit of sailing!

[@tarttartin8216]

Hey David, I know it’s just words, but, to show respect for the people who live in the countries that you refer as “ third world” countries a better term and a more positive forward term is “developing countries”. I hope you take this in the spirit the comment is given. Fair winds. You are such a positive human thanks for all the fun!

[@david_shih]

all good, but i hope most people that watch know I love all those people there and appreciate how they've help to change our lives. carlos, alexi, those guys refer to their country that way, but point taken my friend, thanks!

[@tarttartin8216]

@@david_shih I know you do, it is evident. I am a teacher and the current work we are doing is to help reframe how Americans view other countries… I know that you and Mary would support that concept. You are doing great stuff and credit all the beautiful humans helping and working on your boat/channel. Look forward to every vid.

[@david_shih]

@@tarttartin8216 thanks bud! excellent mission on reframing how people view other countries.... i can get behind that 100%. appreciate your work!

[@mikeschneider8574]

Congrats man! What a journey and all the hard work has finally paid off!

[@david_shih]

thx mike! now off to some real boatlife!

[@joninewton3873]

So happy for you and the fam! .Very cool of Jim to let Mary drop ya baby in the water!! Look forward to more of your adventures, ,uch love from Australia 👌❤️

[@david_shih]

So many great people all around down there in panama.

[@johncarr950]

Congratulations guys on completing the long road of restoration and now it’s almost time to start enjoying the fruits of labour 👍👍👍 I hope you resolved that allergy issue as well by isolating the cause. Regards J

[@mary_shih]

Hey J!!! Nope, the allergies were never resolved. I’ve gone to several allergist and they cannot figure out what’s causing my allergies. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@johncarr950]

Hi Mary, that’s unfortunate in not being able to isolate your problem but a possible answer maybe a fungus in the stomach and Candida could be the culprit. My daughter was recently diagnosed with this condition and she went on a 3wk detox program which seems to have worked for her. Things that cause it are sugar, gluten, alcohol, and some dairy products which she now controls. We knew about the gluten problem but not the others. Take care, enjoy your sailing and regards to you both, J

[@mary_shih]

@@johncarr950 Thanks for the info! How old is your daughter? I feel like my allergies started later in my 30’s.

[@johncarr950]

My daughter is 24 in Dec and she had minor gluten problems at around 18 and found out her problem after seeing a licensed Naturopath two months ago and from last talking to her all is going great She has certain things she can’t eat or have very occasionally and still leads her active work lifestyle. Rgds and hope this is some help to you. J

[@mary_shih]

@@johncarr950 Yes, this is definitely helpful. I’m going to look into it. It would be terrible to have something happen in the middle of the ocean or in a country where healthcare may be a challenge.

[@nj1nj169]

You guys are great, you exude endless energy, and a love for life. congrats

[@david_shih]

nj1nj169 thanks my friend!

[@guyd3504]

Outstanding David & Mary glad it’s finally over with the repair work. Now for some fun sailing, party time 🎉

[@david_shih]

i know right?! thanks guy!

[@davidbenji1]

Great job, David!!!

[@david_shih]

thx dave~!

[@juergenzenner4219]

Fantastic!!!!! So happy for you to be back in the water. Keep always a palm water under your keel!!

[@david_shih]

whats palm water? i feel silly but gotta ask

[@juergenzenner4219]

@@david_shih mean have always a Hand wide water under your boat keel. Just a saying for sailors to wish good luck and don’t ground your boat.

[@tammystone6206]

congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@david_shih]

thx tammy!

[@leevandyke8524]

Congrats, David now starts the real fun😊

[@david_shih]

finally!@!!!!!

[@VincentFumoII]

Yay! Congratulations!! So proud to be a Patreon!

[@mary_shih]

Hi Vincent!!! We love our patrons! You guys are the best!

[@david_shih]

so freaking poud to have you as one brother... thank you so much for all the support--we couldn't do it without you guys!

[@tracyoliver550]

Congratulations! Truly an enormous accomplishment. To be honest, when I watched your first couple of episodes, I thought “no way is this guy going to finish this. He’s in over his head!”. One of those times I’m glad I was wrong!

[@david_shih]

tracy....i still look back at this and think...there's no way we really did this... haha! it was such a crazy ride!

[@tkine97]

Gotta say...best way I've seen for someone to get off their boat on the hard...ziplineish!

[@david_shih]

heck yea baby! did you see the previous episode where we built the thing? starts at 16mins and 5 secs kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnSzdJWLlLKmosk

[@thomasgraham5842]

loved it , and keep these videos comming David . you have an amazing familly , and now an amazing life style , dont ever give it up , its just started for you guys right now , good luck .

[@david_shih]

more a comin' and we wont give up....its not in our blood!

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

WOOHOO it’s in the water!! *Wait…do you know how to sail and navigate it yet?* 😳

[@david_shih]

hahah.. now? Yes, at this point in the videos? NO a bit! But parlay takes us out for a seatrial and sail next week!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Dude I wanted to sign up for Surf Shark after watching your ad but I had to remind myself that we already have it 😂 excellent job

[@david_shih]

in not gonna lie, i watch your last vid at least 20 times bc yours was perfect!

[@peteracke2209]

You have the energy of the energiser bunny !!!

[@david_shih]

i resemble that comment!

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello David and family. So you finally splashed the boat that's awesome now you have to do some sailing videos we're definitely going to be out here waiting for them. God bless you and your family David we always make your videos exciting and fun to watch.❤❤❤❤❤ Watching from California Sacramento area

[@david_shih]

Will do cal! On the next one we do our 1st sail/seatrial!

[@calvingarrett3245]

@@david_shih I wish my disability pension would start soon I would like to save up a little and get me a small sailboat have someone show me how to sail so I can be out there doing a little fishing on the side. I always love the mountains and the ocean. I hope one day to meet you and shake your hand.

[@bulldog1131]

Job well done David, Mary and family. Now the real fun can begin and new adventures as well as some fishing I hope. Let the adventures begin So very very very happy for you Cheers Martin

[@david_shih]

thx bull!!!!! can't wait to start!

[@BrianRhodes9763]

Congratulations David, it's nice to see your boat where it belongs, on the water. So what's next?

[@david_shih]

Thank Brian! We got a seatrial in the next vid where parlay shows us the ropes and then we make an crazy passage to bocas del toro about a day and a half away from linton bay!

[@erichegel4109]

Congratulations!!

[@david_shih]

thx E!!!!

[@rickcreel3657]

Epic end to a lot of boat work

[@david_shih]

so true bud...so much work! so glad to be done!

[@billhanna8838]

What a wife > WELL DONE to you all = Fair winds & Following seas

[@david_shih]

yeah she's something isn't she! never knew she could drive a crane tho!

[@strider5444]

Wooh! Congrats David!

[@david_shih]

we did it baby!!!! thanks strider!

[@SaYeager]

looks good

[@david_shih]

thanks! its was such a freaking emotional day!

[@zillafunfun1576]

Congratulations on all your hard work!! Happy sailing.

[@david_shih]

finally right?!

[@johnnynovember4471]

FREAKING LOVE IT.. Way to go David.

[@david_shih]

haha thanks johnny!

[@flytoday]

congratulations!

[@david_shih]

thank you sir!!!

[@lilchefs]

glade to see your finally back in the water....yeah let the adventures start now.

[@david_shih]

heck yes, she floats!

[@lilchefs]

@@david_shih anchors away my friend

[@david_shih]

@@lilchefs we still have a ways to go before we’re full time liveaboard, but in the next few vids we get a taste of boat life!

[@OnTheFlipSide]

David, the key to consistency is to be consistent!!! So Mary, keep on him, consistently nag him to edit! 🤣🤣

[@mary_shih]

I'm not alone in the nagging. The kids have jumped in too! 🤣

[@david_shih]

if only i knew the secret to being able to edit faster!!!

[@Kiwifarmerboy]

Another fantastic video keep pumping them out please I know you are months behind give us more

[@david_shih]

much appreciated Jason! trying to catch up asap!

[@GregInVancouver]

Congrats! Long road to get there.

[@david_shih]

such a long road right?!?!

[@merilynkron8750]

Such a fun bunch. Well done. Looking forward to watching your travels

[@david_shih]

haha thanks merilyn!

[@nedwphillips2126]

Woohoo Congrats on the splash!!!

[@david_shih]

wahooo thanks!!!

[@Malcolmlgrant]

Great video David. Keep them coming. So happy for you and family.

[@david_shih]

more coming!! our 1st sail next week!

[@alejandrovanags4948]

Congratulations 🎉. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@david_shih]

you got it, our pleasure!

[@eiderpinheiro]

Congrats David, waiting for more updates, great family and good Luck on this new adventure.

[@david_shih]

more updates comin' soon!