Sailing Yacht Refit to sail around the world & off grid living! Our Fixer Upper Liveaboard Sailboat

[@DawnHunters]

Hey Guys! So my laptop died, and i was not able to do a final round of edits as I usually do. I apologize for any production floss. Iana

[@davidheredia2561]

No worries you guys always put a smile on my face with your videos! Now get back to work I’m sure William has important stuff for you to do! 😂

[@clayfarnet970]

Dental lingo, production floss. 😂😂😂 And Capt, you need a better helmet to preserve your beautiful hair. 😂😂😂 Please be careful while on the ladder or scaffolding. In 93’ I fell from scaffolding shattering my arm and fracturing my pelvis in three places. It took approx six months to get mobile again. I was young (40) at the time. Love you guys.

[@nojob6061]

Alright time for Big Guns, it cracks me up that intro,🤣🤣🤣. Oh I see William has a trigger that must be his big guns,🤣🤣🤣. Oh how awesome is he to teach you welding that's a good hubby!!!

[@nojob6061]

The stripper pole you could wrap with dental floss, I thought the Dentist would have thought of that already no ? Plus when William strips like a drunken sailor for his Mistress he can oil the floss & spin the pole without butt chaff, 🤣🤣🤣

[@DawnHunters]

@@clayfarnet970 that’s a pretty good one Clay! As for the story that didn’t made me feel better about all this boatyard work. 🤨 Thank you for being with us! Iana

[@nataliayvarova705]

Ну,Ян,ты даешь (стране угля😘),радрстно наблюдать за людьми,увлеченными одним делом.Это замечательно!!!Вы вашим видео поднимаете настроение👏 настроение

[@robinbrown7028]

Bon Voyages for 2021 Guys.With Ianas beautiful smile .And Captain's Will nautical know-how the worlds your Oyster.

[@GypzyJack]

Classic! The Lady Iana has simplistic vision and honest reflection, which makes for delightful interactions, I'm sure...though I could imagine that patience becomes your virtue, Cap'n Bill.

[@davidwalker881]

wow guys the show is fun and look at the beautiful stainless work going on.....nice love the thruster idea

[@rayd488]

Your boat will be indestructible like a battleship !! all your hard work and systems you have employed will pay off big time.

[@jeffreybarkey56]

I watch you video all the time and I admire your both working together get your steel sailboats restoration and upgrade. What you guys are doing is one of my dream. Instead I have a 20 foot boat that I take out to go Deep Sea fishing with my best friend Samoan Brother Elle Sagapolu . I like going to Catalina Island from Dana Point, California. My plan is now to rebuild my V-8 Mercruiser alpha one 350 engine. And rebuild my Alpha one out drive. I've done some much upgrade and it is a never ending to it.

[@stephenmurray9850]

Yana ,, there is a saying.. when watching William weld at the bow.." this is why women live longer than men !" In Australia we have a saying " she'll be right mate" .. Good luck with the new year. Happy 2021.

[@williamgrimberg2510]

Scaffolding with ladders ............stay alert and make sure you have decent secured planks . I’ve done it for 35 yrs.

[@traitorhatergetarope3163]

Loved your reaction about not being able to wrap the rope around the pole... look on your face was priceless.. your a beautiful woman.

[@mrabrasive51]

I learned how to weld back in high school back in 75..I took to it right away!..got straight A's..Gas and Arc.

[@johnnash9523]

This living on a boating thing fascinates me.. but I think it would be too much stress, stuff to worry about, but most people probably have dreams of doing this..

[@sdmode]

Took me a couple of days but watched every video. Yall are amazing. Gl on journey and ty for sharing.

[@DawnHunters]

Wow! That’s a lot of watching, you probably know this boat restoration better than me lol 😆 welcome aboard! Iana

[@davedawson4830]

Hi kids, Happy New Year And Splash And to completion, Then sailing the damn thing. I can see it will be hard to leave. Certainly if you were in my yard I would at least think of devious and rotten tactics to prevent your departure. I've been very happy to watch you two tackle this exacting task, and believe that all your efforts and the knowledge gained will pay dividends once under way. Cheers from Canada, Dawson

[@glennedwards1449]

Being a Star Trek fan I just watch for when Lana says Wessel and Kaptain :)

[@michaelc.6593]

You are a wild man!! Can't believe you take a chance of catching her on fire

[@DawnHunters]

Micheal. I am always standing 1 foot away with fire extinguisher and had her stand very far from the arc. MIG does not produce sparks and flash behind the gun. Only from the sides and front. One last note is Iana ran a bead of 1/2 inch for 3 seconds. I weld 3 to 5 hours some days and wear protection from the UV rays. Not for burns as when one knows where the arc is and where the sparks may fly welding with MIG is not an issue. Even stick welding has a higher chance of burning. Rest assure I don’t ever let Iana get in a position of danger (not saying what may happen when I am not around). Thank you for your comments and concern. Capt W

[@michaelc.6593]

@@DawnHunters Hey had to send you a reply ! I'm sorry didn't mean anything serious was only joking about you cathing a georgous wo.an on fire!! Sorry really didn't mean it in a bad way. Still love your channel ❤️ I can smell the sea when I watch

[@DawnHunters]

Micheal. Not to worry. Liked the wild man comment 👍🏼

[@michaelc.6593]

@@DawnHunters you remind m4le of key fsrrther

[@markmateljan260]

Thanks guys for another great video, am really enjoying the journey. ...... can't wait for the splash !

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Mark!

[@feelthebreezemindset]

Another amazing video!!! And no worries about the edit, we loved every second.

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you guys! How is your boat life?!

[@johandupreez9274]

Like always, very intresting epidode

[@IGORMIAMI1]

Hi William, it was a pleasure to meet you; you guys are doing an amazing project. We will meet again soon, by the way enjoy the bottle of wine 🍷

[@DawnHunters]

Hello neighbor! Thank you for the wine and for stopping by! 🚩 Iana

[@DawnHunters]

Igor THANKS for stopping in and having chance to meet you. Was a big surprise but clearly one with similar thoughts on boating life. And left handed. Lol Capt W

[@MikeWMiami]

William, I have to side with your lovely wife on this one. Standing on the top of a step ladder on top of a stand of scaffolding is something you should avoid. It’s just too dangerous to take such risks. That is, unless you also have experience with cirquedusoleil on the high wire and you truly know what you’re doing. Thanks for another great video!

[@jackkeller8492]

Happy New Year ! Your boat is going to be one of a kind cool and you guys will know very inch of it. Thats the way to do it right !

[@Phillydrumsimc]

Good luck you guys and have a great New Year

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Al! Happy New Year! 🎊

[@music-man]

The boat is coming along guys. Happy New year to you both. Cheers. xx

[@antonysmyth2464]

You guys are funny, thanks it’s great to follow.

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Anthony! Welcome aboard!

[@daviddecker264]

Any girl who at least tries to weld and learns to appreciate the skill level required is a permenant keeper, where I'm from so don't let her get away! I'd love to be a patreon but need new work in the new year. Maybe in February if things go well. Keep doing what you think is right with no regrets. Stay safe.

[@sailingavocet]

So glad I taught my wife how to weld. shes a badass

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you David! Appreciate you watching. I’m not going away anywhere, I’m dying on this boat 🤣 🤔 Iana

[@Conan-ny1um]

New name but I’ve watched for awhile. This is becoming one of my favorite channels!

[@DawnHunters]

Conan! Every one of your comments bring me back to my childhood as one of my favorite book series were ‘Conan the Barbarian’. A dubious reading for sure, but it definitely stuck in my head lol. Iana

[@Conan-ny1um]

@@DawnHunters exactly Favorite Book series and movies. At least the old Conan movies.

[@shaunoakes6803]

Loved the show guy's ... Lots of info .. and a good laugh too thankx 😄

[@davidheredia2561]

Hey Guys, I just want to say that I truly enjoy your videos and enjoy watching how you interact with each other. Similar to how me and my wife do. Best of luck in 2021 with Dawn Hunter can’t wait to see how awesome she looks when finished. If you two ever make it up to Havre de Grace, MD hot is up as we are bothers as well. Peace and Love always Dave and Debbie “The DoubleD”. Happy New Years!

[@michaelbundy3867]

Amazing to watch. Your skills will be needed everywhere you go Captain. Well done for putting up with him Ivana and learning the systems of the boat. Vire Velding 🤣

[@DawnHunters]

That W to V is a constant struggle lol Iana

[@MrJerobona]

Great channel, great people and great adventure! Happy new year to you!

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Jero! Happy New Year!

[@petertorrey4080]

An interesting dynamic between you two. I think that once in the water your channel will take off. Remember to make the boat a equal partner in your you tube adventure..imo.

[@DawnHunters]

As long as we have fun along the way that’s all that matters. Thank you for watching and welcome aboard! ⛵️ Iana

[@tyroneshulace3203]

Burns are excrusciatingly painful. You should have a proper leather welding coat or apron with a welders sleeve on your welding arm.& a proper welding glove too. Suntan lotion on the exposed skin. Yes, you can get a nasty "sun burn" from welding. Ask me how I know? :( A welding blanket/shield will protect the welding from the wind. Welding is a universal skill. Better paying than waitressing. I have every confidence you could/can do this to a professional result. Just like Suzie from Sailing Emerald Steel. Suzie welded that whole boat some 30-40 years ago. There is also a Bruce Robert's boat that was built by 2 women. One of which welded the whole project. I am always impressed by you two and your adventurous spirit. I have refined my thruster plan by using a fire pump. That will move the boat forward, reverse & side to side as well as rotate in its length and provide pressurized water/foam that can be used for marine fire fighting. And not a single through hole in the hull at all. Will also pump out boats too. Looking forward to your decisions of your travels. The Abacos Plan sounds interesting. Many are stranded all over. I'd be staying close to options if it was me. Looking forward as usual to your next video offering. ;)

[@kbrkr]

I love you guys. Happy New year and keep the videos coming. Why don't you put out a call for volunteers to come and help you finish the boat? If I knew what the hell I was doing, I'd drive down from Tampa and come help!! Al

[@johndodds7949]

It’s a steel boat just park it like in the movie captain Ron

[@jerylabrams8408]

Happy New 2021, love the Mickey sweater sacrifice! Great job learning to weld. This video was almost a heart to heart for your amazing videos, and all the experience’s, learning, getting what needs done. The endurance alone in the Florida heat! I am learning your passion to put my efforts in our project! The motto is Get er DONE!, Love the pants Iana, 😎

[@frankrice5364]

Love your vedios you guys are meant to be

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Frank!!!

[@tselishchev72]

I like this guy

[@DawnHunters]

I like him too! 🤩 Iana

[@StevenPendleton]

I love you guys!

[@Shawn-oj9ld]

thank you both for the videos . I hope you have a very happy new year.🤞😊😎🥳

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Shawn! Happy New Year to you as well.

[@PrivateUsername]

I was expecting her welding training to start with 4 weeks of using a grinder, then maybe progress to a wire wheel for a week. Nice vid. Cheers!

[@frankrice5364]

Hope thier is room in the boat for you guys after he puts all his stuff in it

[@DawnHunters]

I hope so too but doubt 🤣🤣🤣 Iana

[@morriscorreia7282]

Keep it up guys

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Morris!

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

I feel its important to learn your boat, especially without your thrusters, as things have a nasty habit of not working when you need them most, fenders lines wind and current ,where do I want to end up, what can go wrong, if it does where mite I end up, then the plan for what I will do if I do end up where I don't want to be, I think boating is about what ifs, and what you do about them, and always having that plan at least thought out .

[@DawnHunters]

MST You are 100% correct. There are just some times when the wind is howling, pouring rain and night when marina calls and informs you a slip opened up but you need take it or goes to someone else. It is those times (Iana and I had many) that there is no choice but to enter a strange marina in the dark surrounded by multi million dollar yachts that having as many options as possible on your side. The thrusters are suspenders but having ones pants on the deck should be avoided at all costs. Lol Capt W

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

@@DawnHunters for sure i have had similar problems taking yachts in to very small harbours surrounded by rocks you could throw a stone across the entrance, I was going in , in fog you couldn't see both sides of this tiny harbour St Monans harbour the fog was pea soup , I then spent four days In gale-force whether waves coming right across the boat from the outer wall landing on the other side of the inner wall , the surg was so bad I had to put big chains on as springs so many ideas about covering your warps with plastic didn't work almost down to my last of any kind of rope at all on the boat , and by my self I put big chains from my second bower, from the big ballads slung down then a warp on to it then to the boat , the surg was more than 6 feet racing up and down the outer wall , no room in the inner harbour and tired out day and night for four days until it subsided.

[@jeffreybarkey56]

Sailing Dawn Hunter. Cpt. Williams if I where there with you I would like to help you with your sailboats, mechanical, engine rebuild diesel and gas, plus welding. I'm a jack of all trade. Mechanical engineering and many other trades.

[@sailingavocet]

this was a cool video, love your personalities!!

[@dboboc]

Yeah, it's so nice having his daughter help........

[@michaelc.6593]

Hey how much down it cost to just sail through the santana channel

[@luism2962]

When the work on the Ship will be finished¿

[@DawnHunters]

That’s what I ask Luis! Iana

[@stevenr8606]

? 🧐 You can see her weld from 50,000 feet ? Hell, I can't even see it from 5-feet! Oh wait, I'm not wearing my glasses. 🤓 👍

[@josephbailey5310]

He is just getting High in life!!! haha

[@smokedoliver1]

Ya no, you may think he was hard on you, he was preparing you for the time he wouldn’t be able to help you. He loves you that much.

[@ajkylen]

Make it into a dancing pole

[@DawnHunters]

Joe I fear if a dancing pole would be my job to keep it polished. Lol Capt W

[@3Beehivesto300]

Paint the stripper pole Crome...

[@stevet647]

Iana as far as the ladder goes tell him Option One: to wear a harness and tie himself off Option two: "Hi, my name is Steve and I am single". Oh and if he does not want to Option One: go sailing with you soon instead Option two: wants to continue his engineering work well "Hi, my name is Steve and I am single". I am kidding the fact you tell him off for stupid stuff shows you care, I just do it unsupervised and well injure myself so I own my own crutches and have the cellphone in a pouch attached to the dog so I don't break it again and he will come when called, last time he ran just to return with a ball for me (they make him happy). Also don't give up on welding, when you can make something or put something back together well enough you don't need marinas or anything else in the destinations you have more options :) good luck for the New Year. William as an engineer you will want everything perfect but don't spend all your time on the build and not enjoy sailing together, Safe is better than mm perfect.

[@stevet647]

I had a thought about the mast compression post in the master. Paint it for corrosion reasons then find a vinyl printer to print a rope wrap. Could be tricky to apply but will give the visual for Iana

[@br5498]

It’s called MIG..... Russian, what’s a fighter plane have to do with this ?

[@jorgeartiles227]

🎉❤👌🙏

[@nejcrodosek2366]

Good job William, getting such a beauty at your age.. You are my idol :D Good luck guys!

[@DawnHunters]

Unfortunately that’s not about the age but more so about big brain and some other good sized items Iana

[@MrDavidJMa]

@@DawnHunters too much information. ..eoow!

[@bigalon3wheels]

its only dangerous when he falls off the ladder

[@timreynolds1195]

Sexy beast! And a cool boat too.

[@DawnHunters]

Yes, William is pretty sexy for sure. Thank you for watching and welcome aboard. Iana

[@tomhartke4049]

Captain! You Sir, are a subversive! You are building this boat to last forever! What about the poor God of “planned obsolescence”! LOL. l love it! However, you really like to throw Ivana into the deep end. Having her weld out of position with mig before she has even run a good bead in the flat? Harsh teacher! Looking forward to the relaunch of Dawn Hunter!

[@robertparnofielloretired1456]

welding safety 101 leathers boots gloves jacket, mig throws a lot of sparks, for gosh sakes man, are you trying to disfigure that pretty girl? You should know better. cotton shirt and sparks don't go well together

[@mvinfinity5002]

Just thinking here William, but your not gonna make much money on a free show......

[@DawnHunters]

Believe me we are both very well aware of this after running a channel from May. If patreon would offset the cost of the production so we can share our adventures with those who dreams but can’t travel on a boat for some reason - will be good for us for now. Iana

[@jeffreybarkey56]

Sailing Dawn Hunter. Cpt. Williams if I where there with you I would like to help you with your sailboats, mechanical, engine rebuild diesel and gas, plus welding. I'm a jack of all trade. Mechanical engineering and many other trades.