CRYSTAL CLEAR feat. Squid v Abalone - Free Range Sailing Ep 127

[@againstallflags1904]

I started following you both (under a different account) a little over a year and a half ago when my wife and I were starting to look for a boat of our own. We had made our first steps late in 2013 with getting our first experience with sailing and qualifying for our Basic Cruising course and certification. We did get our own sailboat and have done all the work on it ourselves so far, including the installation of a composting head, problem solving the PO's electrical issues that had vexed him enough to put the boat up for sale (literal $12 fix!), installing solar panels, adding and upgrading lights to make the boat livable yet power efficient, etc. I dove right in to winch maintenance due to your episode (#62) where you present this as a necessary part of regular maintenance routine on a sailboat. I know very few people that do any maintenance on the winches on their boats where I am and I have helped some with this newly learned skill! I have less experience with diesel engines than I would like, but having been making progress with that as well. Your many episodes have been a great resource and inspiration for taking responsibility for the boat's specific systems and overall welfare, mainly through routine inspection and maintenance. You are both great examples of independence and self-sufficiency. Your episodes show the beauty of experiences that two people can have exploring the world together in a way that is engaging as well as very inspirational! Thank you!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

A tale to warm our hearts. If we set out to do anything it was to inspire others and it looks like we have succeeded!

[@southjerseysound7340]

Thanks for sharing your story and I wish you all the best. It's a amazing way to live and experience things. One thing I wanted to add is that cruisers are a great group of people. They are also very resourceful and one thing I've learned is that bartering can be a long term cruisers best friend. You might not feel like you have much to offer, but chances are you'd be surprised. I've run across attorney's and accountants etc who have traded services with other cruisers. So while there's no replacement for being self sufficient out on the water,you'd be surprised at the things you can get from bartering with others when you are in the harbor. I've got a little combo lathe/mill and a tig welder on board that allows me to fix and fabricate quite a bit. I've been able to get sails repaired and modified,help re rigging my boat, upholstery work all from bartering. I've even traded some welding for a little legal work and I turned a few custom bolts for having my taxes done. As far as diesels go, they're pretty simple once you have a good understanding of how they work. It comes down to fuel air and the time they're introduced into the mix. I've found that most problems can be traced to fuel and it's delivery. As long as you have a good service manual and learn your way around the fuel system you'll most likely be fine. You might change some unnecessary parts trying to fix things the first time or two, but firing the parts cannon at the problem generally ends up cheaper than calling the mechanic. But there will be times when it's better to call a pro. The key is knowing when it's time to break down and call a pro. Anyway I wish you the best of luck

[@budbuddybuddest]

I love seeing the tacks back and forth through a narrow passage, camera at stern atop solar panels. That's really cool. Actual boat handling.

[@hamishesslemont3705]

I never knew there were so many sailing channels on KZbin, but you guys are by far my favourite! Another great video, fantastic scenery.......an all round “ feel good” experience - please keep it up !

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@MrPisces67]

Another weekend of 'binge watching' these visually stunning & informative videos...thanks Troy & Pascale.

[@mattthewanderer5029]

This is the first video of yours that I have seen, I have been watching sailing channels for a little while, as I've lived in a self converted sprinter for 7 years and have decided that a little boat is the next step, you 2 are the only ones that I can bare to watch for 20 mins without shouting some random things at the screen! Thank you and keep them coming as I will have watched your whole back catalogue in a few days time thanks to this lockdown!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Lol, cheers mate. If you plan to live with another person, go for about a 34 footer would be my advice. Still small enough to be cheap to maintain, easy to sail single handed if one person is injured but enough room to live at anchor.

[@dougtiffany7439]

Your SOOOOOO lucky to have fresh AB'S, here om the West coast of California, there has been none for a long time, due to some kind of virus, really miss a fresh Ab,, sliced about a quarter of a inch thick, dredged in egg, and bread crumbs or flower, into the pan, 20 second's each side, some Lemon juice squeezed on top, cut with a fork, nothing better. love your channel. Fair Wind's.

[@yakekaj]

You can really see how your channel has changed since the beginning. Same great no nonsense, self sufficient yachtie content, but your footage, editing, camera work and drone footage are way better than any similar channel that I've seen. Super slick! your hard work on these videos is really paying off.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

After 2 years we would hope so! Thanks for the kind words.

[@miltas8837]

So excited to see you exploring our home waters. We spend time most summers doing the Schouten Shuffle, Bryan’s Corner, Passage Beach, Morey's, Crockett's, Trumpeter Bay, Hen and Chicken Bay and over to Mayfield if a Westerly blows in. Hope you got in to Trumpeter Bay and also climbed Bear Rock and up to the top of Bear Hill. There are stunning views up the peninsula from the summit, especially if you set off early in the morning before any haze builds. Pascale, you can even do most of the walk around this area bare foot. Good and grippy for scaling the huge granite boulders. I loved the abalone/ squid challenge. When I was first introduced to diving and abalone preparation it was always egg and breadcrumbs.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Is exciting to be here. Too bad all the nat. parks got closed down and we cancelled checking out the north west coast.

[@miltas8837]

Free Range Sailing hopefully it opens up soon. We were on our way to Qld to then head east to New Caledonia when the lockdowns were put in place so have been in NSW for 7 weeks. It has been good to explore the Pittwater area more fully and we have enjoyed access to the National Parks but would like to be able to move on. But compared to some we are doing fine. Sorry about the double post, a wind shift meant we had to move anchorage and the internet dropped out causing my iPad to freeze. Of course both the unsent message and new message managed to be posted! 😂 Garry caught up with Troy in the shipyard at DSS. He loves all the maintenance and mechanical stuff being a tradie in his past life! Stay warm 🥰

[@southjerseysound7340]

My daughter loves to tell me when you have a new video up so that we can watch it together. She also thinks Pascal (sorry for the spelling) is pretty and I'd have to say that I agree. But today she brought the tears out by saying that she hopes that I meet someone like her to come cruising with us. It's a long story but I lost my wife to a off duty cop driving drunk a little over 2 years ago. So it was a bit of a tear jerker to hear that come from a 8 year old that still misses her mom 😕 But on a brighter note is there a chance that you guys are expecting a new addition to the crew in the near future ;-)

[@seaweed1992]

Hope you find her, best wishes xxx

[@williamclapin5280]

The final drone shot is the stuff of dreams! Thanks so much for sharing Pasc and Troy.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

You're going to love the next episode then!

[@annhysell6064]

Absolutely great. Like the bit of competition.. Appreciate your simple solutions, although possibly temporary, hopefully, we are always learning, tweeking..Be well & stay safe.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

There are channels that are informative, there are channels that are entertaining and there are channels that show exotic locations. There is only one channel I've found that has all those qualities together - La Vagabond! Haha only kidding. FRS is THE channel for the discerning cruising yachtie :-) This particular episode is very timely for me as I am just about to install my solar panels. I'm a bit pushed for space as I don't have an arch or s Bimini so they are going to be mounted on the guard rails like yours. I've got the biggest panels I could squeeze in there (120W each) and I'll definitely be rigging them to be able to be rotated through 180° - thanks for the tip 👍

[@sarbart823]

You guys really have the Nack for making good videos

[@TheBeggFamily]

Have you thought about venturing further afield? If its seaworthy is it ocean worthy? What a glorious sunset! Loved squid vs abalone!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Australia first. We will have to wait and see if we get a few more Patrons before going international- we can't work overseas legally like we can here.

[@petreamccarthy8635]

Subversive stuff. Just when I thought it was time to settle for less, you've reminded me that it's all still available. Just as it was a few decades ago when we did the sailing you are doing now, and more. Thank you :)

[@richardmason902]

A great look at Tasmania. Thank you so much for posting.

[@chrismalkin4070]

Excellent video in an amazing part of Australia. Thank you so much and stay safe.

[@michaelchiappini5928]

I particularly like to follow you two as you are actually filming the sailing as you go showing the rough with the smooth and explaining as you go.The fear on Pascal's face sometimes is real which draws you in to feel the situation. Troy you outwardly show coolness, whatever you are feeling on the inside you don't show . I could sale with you with confidence. I like the fact that you are sailing Australia and Tasmania, although I am in England I am familier with Australia and can relate to some of the places you visit. Good Luck and stay safe.

[@thomasjohns8184]

Did you guys get a new camera? The colors are great. Taste test no contest abalone all the way! Much smoother texture! Squid can sometimes be a little bland! Tazie looks great too! Thank you!

[@MiQBohlin]

Aye m8's, This is one of the reasons why you are so good! Experimental cooking contest combined with solar panel discussion. Looking forward to see your next solar solution.

[@micheldawes1]

@13:30; Hmmm, life’s tough! Trying to discern between fresh Abalone and Fresh 🦑 (Mind you, both cooked by the gorgeous and eminently capable chef Pasquale! I wish my life was full of such difficult challenges!) ;-)

[@BillB23]

As usual, kickin' content, great editing, wonderful soundtrack. Y'all make this Georgia boy smile. Fair winds and following seas.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Much appreciated

[@CadohaAdventures]

Now that's a sunset! The sun sets and sunrises are a huge part of sailing around the world for sure!

[@klouism1]

⛵ Thank you. Great video. Keep having fun.

[@SoundzAlive1]

Did not see anyone mention that your planning of moving the boat, checking the weather, tides and current are great examples for other sailors to keep in mind. It's not, decide to go or stay and do it regardless without planning. I'm sure you check sandy bottoms with google earth and set anchor firmly by reversing so you can get a peaceful nights sleep. Maybe you could be interested in my water heater run off your diesel engine? André

[@atmm89]

I love you guys, you put a smile on my face every time I see your videos.

[@paulvaneck5688]

This has got to be one of my all time favourite episodes of all the channels that I follow. Excellent 👍 , thanks again

[@micheldawes1]

@18:00; Troy, I agree totally with you on the losses (And gains) of having the string. The negligible losses incurred by the shadow of the string are more than made up for by the gains of the variable angle of attack relative to the Suns’ position!

[@tophatter15]

One of ur best yet. Fantastic. Thank you. Stay happy healthy and in love!🥰🥰 cheers.

[@earlashton1342]

Again so enjoyable. And Tazzies diving looks so like N.Z.'s diving. I would love to see you guy's in a bigger boat and what you could do in it. Look forward to you guy's every week.

[@markjohns4367]

Wine glass bay looks the goods!

[@paulvaneck5688]

I had no idea Tas was so beautiful, Thanks for your vids , always look forward to the next episode . As we are in lockdown here in South Africa currently , means no recreational boating , so your vids are my current release , and I'm really really enjoying the Tas segment.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We were also very pleasantly surprised. It is absolutely spectacular in some areas.

[@edwardhovitz1753]

So neat! Thank you for the video. Stay safe out there

[@davehayes9648]

Fantastic as always. Loved Squid v Abalone

[@rustyjeff3007]

loving the Tassie series. Thanks guys.

[@timhaynes4967]

Glad to see you still tackle the hard issues even when Sailing this great country... stay safe. Looking forward to the refit!!

[@bryanhebden8398]

Your setup using a string to adjust the angle of the solar panels is perfect and I wouldn't change it just to pickup a decimal or so of more energy. The cleanliness of the solar panels would be more important than the losses from the string. Wondering if you have a 4 stage charging unit for your batteries as that would make a huge difference in bringing the batteries up to full charge. Temperature of the battery bank is also important as colder batteries store more power! Just a thought. Great videos...entertaining to say the least. All the Best from Across the Pond in Canada!

[@adrianp139]

I’ve done the whole “cruising yachtie” thing and your videos really make me want to buy another yacht and give the working life the flick!

[@williamlarkin1503]

That's what I love about you guys you sell to the weather that's why you always make great passages

[@andreaconti8891]

Big Big Big thank you, sailing channel are good you are better than good.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Big thanks

[@mrnimbus730]

The taste test competition was hilarious. Cheers for relieving my crippling depression!

[@colinfletcher807]

Amazing speed for your WLL she was well designed and sailed,love watching while band from my 32,footer because of WW3.

[@christopherharlow5475]

Another excellent video. My favorite U Tube channel by far. Stay safe. All ready hangin' for the next video. :-0

[@matt_kildea]

Ok this is video number 3 of my "I want to buy a Free Range Sailing hoody" campaign Cheers Matt

[@alansmith2203]

Troy love what you do with your presentations with Pasqual. I have a 30 foot trimaran i keep down in Guymas Mexico. I have 2 50 watt flex panels that i lay out on the nets or tilt them to follow the sun also. I pull about 6 amps and keeps my Engel fridge frozen....i cheat and turn down the power drain at night. I have 2 6 volt deep cycle batteries wired in series . I love your small boat adventuring series. In my opinion...the best there is. You are regular people. May you continue for more years. I have got to get down to Australia and do some sailing. I follow Simon Carter because he is a trailer sailor like me. Also an Aussie. Have you ever crossed wakes with him?

[@allied1394]

That sunset was so amazing it looked like a painting magnificent I can only imagine what it looked like in person

[@gymcoachdon]

You are no longer in "The Nude Latitudes"! I had to get on the map...I live at approximately 40 degrees N, and often vacation in Canada up to 51 degrees N. The sun certainly takes a different track through the sky, giving twilight for hours after it sets. There is beauty and wonder all over this planet!

[@Xorply]

Every episode there seems to be some nuggets of upgrade to quality, content and attention to detail. It's not going unnoticed. Well done!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It might break continuity on the next highlight reel...

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very Beautiful ☺👍

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Thanks again!

[@miltas8837]

We are excited to see your videos of Tassie, our home state. Schouten Passage is our favourite sailing ground and many summer holidays are spent there doing the Schouten Shuffle. Bryan's Corner to Morey's or Crockett’s and over to Mayfield should a westerly blow in. Not many people stay in Trumpeter Bay but it you crack the right weather it is amazing and good diving too! For a small place it has much to offer, including many walks which Pascale might like to do barefoot as it will give good grip on those large granite boulders. From the top of Bear Hill the view up the coastline is amazing. I enjoyed the fun of the squid/abalone challenge and wished I was there to sample. I was first introduced to abalone in egg and breadcrumbs so that will always be my favourite. Looking forward to seeing more of your Tasmanian adventures. Happy sailing from Milena and Garry SV Ciao Bella currently in transit in NSW.

[@benlindner5285]

WOW Troy I am about to wire up 2-200 watt panels one on each rail Port and Starboard. I was only planning on being able to tilt them to 90 Deg. As a result of your experience I will rethink my install plans and figure a way to tilt them all the way up to 180 Deg! Thank you for another excellent episode and thanks to Pascal for making it fun as well! Ben S/V DAWN

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Sounds great!

[@kranzonguam]

Thank you for this video! Definitely a help when we're stuck inside! Take good care!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Glad it found you

[@10lauset]

A very enjoyable video. Once you've eaten fresh abalone, it'll certainly be etched in ones tastebuds and the nose. Have fun. Cheers

[@christianvonleckstergaard1301]

Loved the video, Me being from Denmark, you have the same light (almost), of night and day, as we have now in the spring. Its a lovely time with nice mornings and sun sets. Cheers /C

[@marknisbet1990]

Taste is the best place can’t wait to go back

[@greghall14]

You two are fun to spend time with via your vids.

[@whotknots]

An additional factor of which I became aware when we had solar panels installed on our home is that solar panels do not, function at peak rated efficiency. Apparently, the output of solar panels declines the hotter they get, so where people might think that having them installed in a climate with predominantly sunny conditions would be ideal that is not necessarily the case if the panels get hot. For that reason, I imagine Tasmania might be a more ideal location for deriving electrical energy via solar panels because the environment is inherently cooler?

[@andrejens1]

Dear Pascale and Troy, Thank you for all the great vids. They are truly inspiring and I look forward to every episode. AJ, Norway

[@budawang77]

I was supposed to start my winter cruise from Sydney up to Queensland in a couple of weeks, but that's not possible due to restrictions. So now, I'm planning a Spring/Summer cruise to Tassie instead and you guys are inspiring me! A bit nervous about crossing Bass Strait, but what a great destination.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The Strait is subject to pretty good weather forecasts and Eden is a great spot to hole up till you have a good passage window. Others sail round to Lakes Entrance then make a hop to the Furneaux group. You might even find a sailing yacht to go in company if that's your preference.

[@wiginator15T]

Thank you for another great video.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our pleasure

[@sailingmistral685]

Tassie for us in Germany seems like an undiscovered part of the world. Your excellent videos enable us to take a look into this "strange" world. Very entertaining, very interesting! Good luck and fair winds!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Danke shön

[@RoyClare]

Thanks both ... another ear to ear grin while watching. Pure escapist pleasure. Lockdown Britain means this is the only sailing I can get right now!! Luckily, thanks to your skills it’s almost as good as the real thing. Well, probably better .... no washing up, no maintenance .... 🤣👍🏼

[@FreeRangeLiving]

In current time though Roy, we are very much up to our neck in maintenance and abalone feasting is a pleasant memory!

[@sailingthecosmos191]

You guys are amazing. Stay safe, healthy and happy ⛵⚓❤

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

I personally like the string adjustment on the solar panels. Super quick and easy to adjust and go. I enjoyed the taste test, you two had zero doubts when you bit in the abalone.

[@darrencortines8305]

You Guys continue to amaze me.

[@joebrown1382]

That water was gorgeous. I would have had a hard time leaving that but you see it all the time. Interesting about the solar panels. The bait fish was cool. Reminds me of diving through coral tunnels with thousands of them.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Just a beautiful sunset as ever ✨🌞✨✌️

[@HopeOfJoe]

On solar power, we had a 7.5KW system on our roof in Arizona and it cranked really well; however we did path that if I cleaned the panels with a jet spray from a hose, we would gain 1000 watts more output than of leaving them dirty.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We are pretty vigilant about salt and dirt on the panels as well

[@klemenprezelj]

Beautifull! Everything

[@jiefflerenard1228]

Hello Seems like both of you and specially Pascale are becoming more secure,more confident,healthier and above all happier than clams with each episodes.And what a beautiful woman Pascal is. On the technical side I am not confident a bracket system would be necessarily better unless you feel the hardware is week or slack.You may already have set up the rope in a way where lifting one side lower the other one adjusting both in one move,an advantage hard to give up, also the "give of the rope in one direction might some day save your panels from unexpected shock . The shadow of the rope is obviously insignificant exposure wise .Some day when you are bored ☺☺meaning I guess Pascale away☺☺ with nothing to fix around the boat ☺☺calculate the relation of shades on the panel versus minutes (of time ) late adjusting the panels square to the sun. The results could actually be surprising.then tell the seagulls and other creatures of the sea and enjoy the long silence when their astonishment gives way to respect and admiration.

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Awesome video Love your work

[@timskufca8039]

Another fabulous episode. Thanks! Modern solar panels are much less affected by small bits of shadow, but also orientation is less important to be perpendicular to the sun. Of course more is better, but I've seen panels installed directly east and west and these still produce sufficient power to make it worthwhile.

[@sailinginstructor]

Awesome guys! I loved this episode. Well done!

[@colinboniface194]

Yes life is tough when the world is in lockdown. I know who's boat I'd rather be on at lunchtime... LOL. Happy sails, tight lines and following seas...

[@fissh29]

I don't usually comment, but taste tests are very entertaining...different fish taste tests in the future would be a winner...cheers and favorable winds!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Great suggestion! Or perhaps lobster vs scallop...

[@tamaskiss1930]

Beautiful video and so much fun too.Thank you.

[@nordincococ1844]

Niice.. Y'a amigo capétien 😍😘💫⛵🌹🌸🎉🌴💐🙏

[@aldunbar8015]

Yep thanks again guys, great viewing and so interesting.

[@philbox4566]

Some amazing climbing on the ocean side of Coles Bay. Some of the best climbing anywhere actually. Bullet hard granite sea cliffs. White Water Wall is amazing. Camp right on top of the cliff too. Then there are The Hazards. Outstanding climbing. The sea level traverse is something else. Star factory up high houses some of the hardest hard men sport climbing in Tas.

[@brentchatfield5286]

Wow, nice job. Camera work, top notch. Brent, from the States.

[@andrewafrican]

I loved Squid vs Abalone. Thanks for making the special effort

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@gkeyman565]

As always another great video, and always something different!

[@johnnyandersson5622]

That solar panel looks like thin film panel type and would not be affected by the string very much. The other ones you have are standard and will be affected way more.

[@jess9194]

Lovely.

[@GBarchy]

Hi Guys, I have been watching your channel since you left Darwin. However, haven't been on youtube for a while. I live in St Helens, Tas, and volunteer for the St Helens Marine Rescue. We have hourly skeds 10 minutes past the hour during the day on VHF Ch 16 & 72. VMR707 St Helens Marine Rescue. We also do escorts into Georges Bay if you are ever back this way.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We will be back-tracking after winter. Listen out for us!

[@HDXBear]

Outstanding as always. Take good care

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Sail2spear]

Loving it guys looking forward to the next one

[@M-Swede]

Living where we live turquoise water is always warm or unfortunately, even hot. Strange to see the cold reaction to that beautiful water. Thanks, fun video!

[@andrewkeir2282]

Wineglass Bay is a stunning location. I have been once but we had no dinghy as we were sailing back from the Melb to Hobart Yacht Race and racing boats don't generally carry dinghys. It is a stunning and very well protected anchorage.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

There were a few racers heading north at that time and one did come into the bay. We were laughing at the tiny anchor they were trying to set. They would have had to give up their toothbrushes altogether to compensate for a proper size one!

[@EscapeePrisoner]

The versioning you do with the intro sequence. Thank you.

[@Steve-ul8qb]

One of the best skippers goin round, I’m always impressed with your decision making Troy. Pascal, your such a sweetheart. I might see you guys out there some day. If so I will row over with some sqid. 😜

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

I sure do enjoy laying here and seeing the many ways God is blessing you kids. Those sunsets that God paints in the sky every night for you kids to enjoy, and thank you for sharing them with us. Keep on loving and enjoying the life God has blessed you kids with to share with us out here in You Tube Land.... Thank you for taking the time out to share these videos.... Will so with MUCH love and prayers be blessed in Jesus name... BBE.. :0)

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Thank you sir, good to hear from you again

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Thank you for sharing.

[@mattWallJsy]

Awesome as always 🙂👍

[@pearville37]

Good stuff.

[@MrMeltedwellies]

love you two keep safe

[@allangall6810]

Nice video I watch a bunch of the saling videos I like yours this was the first time watching I subscribed and look forward to your next one. while waiting I will look back at yours . Allan

[@dondevine5129]

Nice Video thanks

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya that was a good teaste test

[@countrycoopers]

Looking forward to Troy's academic paper on "String Theory"!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Use just enough is the long and the short of my theory.

[@SailingTaranto]

I immediately thought change black string to clear fishing nylon :-)