From "Total Loss" to Boat Rebuild in 5 Months | BOAT DAMAGE DISASTER Part 12

[@ExtraordinaryHorizons]

This is so inspiring! Were refitting our 65' power catamaran too, and its so exciting to see others doing such big projects. It feels great to be part of this community!

[@eugenio1542]

We are very happy for Yous. Huge thanks to family, friends, insurance companies, boatyard and entire Team of Professionals 😅👍👌☝️❤️🌍🌟

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you! 😊 Yes, definitely a huge thank you to everyone involved and for your support! It means a lot to us! 🫶🏼

[@davidnichols147]

We are all thrilled she's back in the water after the extended rebuild period ashore. Praying all goes well and your joy continues to encompass your live aboard lifestyle.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much for your kind words! 😊

[@propulsar]

So nice to see you excited and happy. Looking forward to seeing that boat sail.♥

[@patandfrankie]

We are! And we are looking forward to head out and take you on the first sail 🤗

[@colinwilliams9290]

So happy for you guys, it’s been a tough time but now the adventures can begin. I’ll be watching all the way ❤

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for your support and cheering us on! 🫶🏼 it’s good to have you on board! 🤗

[@janderson3786]

Perseverance pays off! Well done you guys.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you for your kind words 😊 happy to have you here with us!

[@dmrpers]

I'm impressed! I can't believed you got this all done in only 4-1/2 months! Especially with having to negotiate with 2 insurers and dealing with multiple surveyors and repair firms. You all should be PROUD of what you have done, what you have accomplished, and most of all your perseverance through what could have been incredibly debilitating emotional circumstances. And now you have a boat that is better than you bought. You guys are inspirations.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much! This means a lot to us! Sometimes it was a really tough time but now we are happy that we managed all this and have a much better boat now! Looking forward to everything what’s coming..😀

[@RobertBobForsyth]

Well done all. This looked like a well managed repair. A coordinated team will always win out. Now please think carefully about your sea trials and all the individual aspects that need to be tested to ensure that you are absolutely confident in the integrity of the boat after what has been a very seriously damaged hull and keel interface. Also in conjunction with the repairer and your engineer, draw up a an inspection plan for the next year for you to periodically record the condition of the repair under seagoing conditions. This is precautionary exercise and well advised from a safety standpoint.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you 😊 We will take your words and do that. The team that has worked on the boat will also check some things again after the first sail and we are keeping a record!

[@olgaopalko36]

Congratulations! We are very very happy for you! Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for showing how to overcome incredibly stressful time by offering each other support, optimism, patience and love. Cheers! 🎉

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for watching and supporting us here! 🫶😊 and celebrating this milestone with us!!

[@ianbarette1393]

Congratulations. I knew you would get there. A tough time in your boating lives, but you have gained so much knowledge about your boat and boat construction that will be of benefit in the years ahead. As you sail the seas, other accidents may happen but at least you know even challenging problems can be resolved. Happy sailing.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for your support and believing in us 😊 We‘ve definitely learned a lot in this „disaster“ and it will serve us somehow in the longer term.. ☺️ All the best to you 🤗

[@hillsidedweller656]

Congratulations! What a milestone! You have handled a seriously stressful life challenge like champs, with tremendous grace, patience, and endurance. Your friendliness and kindness towards those who have followed your journey and commented here online has been noted and appreciated. Sending up prayers that all of the remaining jobs you need to tackle go smoothly and safely, and that you both will soon be able to simply *enjoy* the bluewater cruising lifestyle you have chosen! May God bless you and watch over you. Big virtual {hugs} -Hilly

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt message! Your words mean a lot to us, especially during this challenging yet exciting time. We truly appreciate your support and the virtual hugs-it’s amazing to feel such warmth from the online community. We’re looking forward to smoother days ahead and finally embracing the bluewater cruising lifestyle. Your kindness and encouragement keep us going. Wishing you all the best 😊Big virtual hugs back! 🤗

[@m2pozad]

Learned an appreciation for what is possible in this type of catastrophe. You guys are now seasoned veterans who deserve recognition for your triumph over major adversity. Well done!! 🏆🏅

[@patandfrankie]

Wow, thanks for your kind words! 🫶 we wouldn’t have kept the spirits high on some days if it weren’t for you and the people supporting us here ☺️ we did it together!

[@Luke-xt8dg]

GOOOOD GOOD good !! Together you faced and gracefully overcome this “ challenging episode” Very well done Pat and Frankie. You can be proud of your selfs , and now.. fair winds , good sails and good times!! Enjoy 🎉

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you so much for your words! This means a lot to us! 😊 We are looking forward to set sail again 🫶🏼🌊

[@ChaseTheMoments]

Well done guys, it looks like they have done a fabulous job on the repairs. Perseverance paid off. Looking forward to following you on the water.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you!! We are grateful to habe you „onbaord“ 🫶 They have done a great job and we are so glad our boat is back in the water

[@jimgarvin9159]

The Biggest Congratulations To Y’all. She Looks Amazing. And Now She Looks Like She Wants To Take You To The Caribbean. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@patandfrankie]

@@jimgarvin9159thank you 😊 Maybe 😉 We’ll let you know about our plans as soon as possible!

[@colinboniface194]

Outstanding job... And you survived all the stress too... The Bahamas are still there, so it is a really good win...

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks Colin! Also for being here with us from the beginning ❤️ It is a great win ..

[@wissbaa]

Awesome news 🥰So so happy for you both to see the expedition platform back in its proper place... The Water .... Yay Yay Yay, best wishes from New Zealand

[@patandfrankie]

Yess! She‘s back to where she belongs and soon doing what she does best!! 🥰⛵️ Thanks for cheering us on!

[@peterspencer2585]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 so happy for you guys, it's been a tuff journey 💪 but you did it with style and grace .WELL DONE 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much 🫶🏼 We are also very happy with the result! 😊

[@bobbrown9158]

Fantastic! Back to living on liquid. Pop the champaign and pour some in the water for Neptune. Now for a shakedown cruise.

[@patandfrankie]

Exactly, that’s what we‘ll do 😊 thanks for your support since the beginning!

[@Morrisfactor]

I join so many others in being relieved and happy that you are back in the water and that chapter of your life has come to a close. One good thing to consider - the keel loosened in the boat yard - not at sea. In a way, this was fortunate timing. Now you can venture forth with confidence that your vessel is stronger than you got it!

[@patandfrankie]

You are absolutely right, we are so happy this happened on dry land! 🙏🏼 We are so looking forward to being back on the sea 🤗 Thanks for being here with us!

[@williamkhatchell620]

Good to see you two smiling again!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks! 😊 Yes, we are very happy about the result and the progress! Looking now forward to sail again ⛵️

[@stevekucharek7299]

Jubilation 🎉!!! Awesome. Patience paid off. All the stress and anxiety can hopefully be put behind you guys! Job well done! Congratulations

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you so much! It feels so good to be back in the game and on the water! 🤗

[@arottie4097]

WOW! Let the adventures begin!! Nice to see you smiling. ;)

[@patandfrankie]

Yes, looking forward to the new adventures! Thank you! 😊

[@andrewbennett7756]

Hi I'm so glad she back on the water Al the highs and lows of your journey to get her back in the water ❤❤❤❤❤❤ so glad for the both of you to have back were she belongs have a fantastic day 💗💗💗💗💗 so glad Al the best to you both from me ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patandfrankie]

THANK YOU, for being here with us and your continuous support! 🥰 We are so happy to be back home!

[@waltervanderboor]

Very happy for you. Remember things going wrong, if you had left to go sailing disaster would have happened. Now you can be sure even when you have bad seas, inevitable storms etc. congratulations. Fair winds!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you for cheering us on! 😊 Fair winds to you too!

[@Ab0minati0n]

Congratulations and I must say she is a beautiful boat

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you! Yes, she is and now even stronger, too 💪🏻

[@josepmassot4696]

No sabéis lo que me alegra que hayais llegado al final del tunel. Bien está lo que bien acaba, os felicito.

[@patandfrankie]

Muchas gracias por sus palabras. Significan mucho para nosotros.

[@joveeke]

Ha finally back where she belongs... in the water !!! So happy for you guys that everything is fixed properly. The bad case can be seen as closed. A new chapter in your adventure starts. Watch out with the fender-covers, they very easily keep sand in the cover and make micro-scratches on the hull, that's the reason why i don't use them. And i know quite a lot who stopped using them just for the same reason. So keep a close look on it if you use them !!! Good luck with the try-out sailingtrip 🤩🙃⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@patandfrankie]

Yes it is - finally! Thank you very much for your wishes! Thanks for the tip with the fender covers - we'll keep an eye on it! 👌🏼 We're looking forward to it and will definitely report back! But first, finalize and provision and then we can get started 😊🌊⛵️

[@DieterHomm]

Hi to Hi Finally the time has come for you to make your dream come true. Wish you good luck for the rest of your journey.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you! We are so happy about this milestone 🥰

[@MrAnthism]

So happy for you! Fair winds friends!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@clownworld-honk410]

Happy for you. Frankie lights up a room when she's feeling good. I've got a sneaking suspicion you guys won't EVER be returning to that marina / yard and who could blame you!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for celebrating with us 🫶 and your sweet words 😊 We hopefully don’t have to, unless it‘s to drink a beer with them before we leave the island 😉

[@gdargan7754]

Congratulations, Pat and Frankie! I'm so proud of you! Amazing job staying diligent and patient. Thank you again for documenting the process for the sailing community! Safe travels and I look forward to following you in the future. Something that might be fun is closely documenting the performance of your boat for viewers. The design of your boat got a lot of hate in the comments here, and I know from being a sailor myself that high-aspect keel and rudder cruising boat designs get a lot of hate in the sailing community. Some real-world reporting of how well your boat performs in your many coming future passages, in different conditions, would be very cool!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks so much for sharing the joy with us and cheering us on! 🥰 Happy to have you on board! THANKS also for that input, we’d love to do that. You are right, performance cruiser are not in the best light and we’d love to give some insights (good & bad) how we experience living aboard and sailing in the long term. 👍🏼😊

[@gdargan7754]

@ I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the matter in the future!

[@markdixon215]

A BIG congratulations, so pleased for you both and your boat looks fantastic, what an achievement considering all the challenges you have had to overcome, and you did it. Well done. Let’s drink to your success 🥂🍻. All the best for the remaining things you need to complete before you set sail for the high season. Looking forward to seeing you in NZ waters in the near future. Happy sailing 🥰

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much for your kind words! 😊 Cheers 🍻 Just a few things to do and then we are ready to go! After this we are starting to plan again..and let you know about the next step! 😁

[@markdixon215]

@@patandfrankie looking forward to hearing about your future plans. 🥰

[@AaronDiggelmann]

Congratulations on getting her back in the water!!! Keeping the deam alive. Well done, you're an inspiration!!!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@SV_Aroo]

Congrats guys, that was a tough situation to work through. Enjoy your well-earned freedom!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you 😊 It was but now we are looking forward to everything what comes next ⛵️

[@ohnezuckerohnefett]

Congratulations. Honestly, I did not see that in the stars, but I'm happy you proved my mind wrong. All the best on your journeys. I think fate ows you something ;)

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for being here with us on this journey, I think we all learned something for the better .. 😁😊 we are so glad it turned out well!

[@karacocukcelik9431]

I have been watching from the beginning and I am so happy that you are back in the water. It is as if the boat is mine and I wish you a happy and enjoyable journey from now on.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks you for being with us in this process, through the lows and highs .. it‘s your support that has helped us along the way 🥰 you are part of the journey ..

[@jmills1432]

Good to see you back on the water. Stock up the boat and drop the lines.⛵

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks! That’s the plan 😊

[@JayDoc895]

Woot! Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈 I’m so happy for you guys. 👏🏾

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for celebrating with us!! 🍾🥰

[@Jnike8715]

Sweet it’s water tight. Getting closer to heading out to the deep blue.

[@patandfrankie]

Yes! She’s floating and that a great step back to sailing 😊

[@irish_ladd4]

Woohoo!!! I can't wait to see where you guys go now!

[@patandfrankie]

After everything is finished we are starting to plan and let you know about our steps! 😊

[@Miguel-yh2vf]

Well done guys! So happy for you that this chapter has a good ending….

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much 🤗

[@gavinjones8132]

CONGRATULATIONS Amazing result for you guys!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much!

[@richardboyce4921]

congratulations. the beginning of a new adventure..

[@patandfrankie]

Yes! Thank you!😊

[@Seacracker1]

Welcome back to "boatlife"happy for you

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you 🥰 we are so happy to be back home!!

[@PatrickAlexanderThePilot]

Congratulations 👏

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks 😊🍾

[@robertbenjamin7728]

I've followed your journey and have felt your pain, so it was so satisfying to see your boat back in the water. BTW, Frankie is one of, if not the most beautiful woman in the World.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much for you words and following our journey! Yes she is definitely the most wonderful woman 🫶🏼

[@MikeMichaels-f5i]

WOW, WOW, WOW ! I am SO HAPPY for You guys ! I actually shed a tear of JOY when the keel touched the water, well done for PERSEVERING, You are both an INSPIRATION, Thank You for sharing Your incredible Adventure with us. Fair winds snd Safe sailing. Greetings from Cape Town. 👍👍💪⛵

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for celebrating this milestone with us and feeling the joy 🥰🥹 It’s so nice to have you here, living the adventure with us! ⛵️ Sending our love to you! 🇿🇦

[@MikeMichaels-f5i]

It is a great pleasure, thank You for Your Kind words. 🤗🤗💪⛵​@@patandfrankie

[@patandfrankie]

🫶☺️

[@jeffdayman8183]

Wonderful! She's in the water! Great to see. Hope the rigging and other work goes smoothly. You'll feel the tension reduce as you get things finished ready for sea. Cheers!

[@patandfrankie]

She is! We are so happy, thanks for celebrating with us 🤗 we can feel it easy day by day and excitement take over ..

[@roffe7249]

Interesting to follow your boat repair👍but it's hard to see what make and model the boat is! Good luck with your trip around the world 😊👏👏

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for following our journey and being here with us! 😊 we really appreciate that! Our boat is a Gran Soleil (IT) from 2013

[@StephenPenney-e5x]

Life begins again for you both. If you ever have a bad day in future, you can remember there was a day you thought the hull couldn’t be repaired ! That’s your default bad day, nothing will ever be that bad again. Not too many people get to start all over again. It’s going to be wonderful every day !

[@patandfrankie]

It truly feels like a new beginning and deciding to go through this has made us stronger and more confident with our boat 🥰 Thanks for your kind words and your support!

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Wow, what a journey from nearly writing off the boat to sailing again!

[@patandfrankie]

😊 yes, it was definitely a roller coaster for us!

[@pauldgardner1]

So pleased that you have completed the repairs to your boat and kept your sanity! Well done for persevering. 👏👏👏

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks 🙏 we appreciate your words & are happy that you‘ve been with us through the highs ans lows 😊

[@RenateHomm-Kimmich]

Das waren sehr Emotionale Monate mit Euch 😅hab mit euch mit gelitten…. jetzt hab ich den Moment genossen und mich riesig gefreut 🎉 Jetzt geht’s los…Ahoi 🍀⚓️

[@patandfrankie]

Danke für deine Unterstützung ❤️ wir freuen uns riesig, dass wir’s bis hierher geschafft haben!

[@simontripp9368]

Fantastic the end of a stressful yard time, enjoy 👍👍👍

[@patandfrankie]

@@simontripp9368 thanks! We are so glad everything turned out well in the end 😊🍾

[@RicardoBAUMGARTEN]

No saben cuanto me alegro por vosotros. Felicitaciones! También a todos los que han colaborado para que este trabajo haya llegado a un final feliz!

[@patandfrankie]

¡Muchas Gracias! Así es, ¡no habría sido posible sin vuestro apoyo! 😊

[@Steve-PT]

Congratulations. Certainly a day you won't forget anytime soon. Wishing you the best of luck for the future.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you Steve, certainly not! We are so happy that she’s back where she belongs 🤗

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

Congratulations on splashing your pride and joy, wishing you many happy and safe miles.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you so much! 🫶

[@MrStrangegoo]

Excellent!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you! We appreciate that 😊

[@peternaylor4111]

Perfect,😊👍

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks 🫶🏼

[@ClaudiaBriem-Tostmann]

Congratulation! That's the moment you have been waiting for so long!!🎉🎉

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you!! 😊 Yes, it is 🤗

[@reloadncharge9907]

Congratulation! Awesome job! Now, let the games begin! See you on the water…..thanks, Andrew

[@patandfrankie]

Hi Andrew! Yes, we‘d love to see you out there 😊 so looking forward to being back on the boat and sailing! What are you upcoming sailing plans?

[@michaelchamberlain4618]

Congratulations You're a float again🎉🎉😅❤

[@patandfrankie]

YES! So happy about this, thanks for celebrating with us! 😁

[@bcheesy1]

Ich freue mich für Euch. Habt echt einen super Optimismus vorgelegt.

[@patandfrankie]

Vielen lieben Dank!

[@thomasescape3002]

Hallo Ihr Beide, das war sicher ein äusserst emotionaler Moment. Glückwunsch an Euch. Und ich bin mir sicher, dieses "Abenteuer" hat Euch auch als Paar noch mehr und stärker verbunden. Auch dazu Glückwünsche. Nun, hoffentlich seit Ihr von weiteren Schäden verschont und könnte wieder die Elemente, das Reisen geniessen. Grüsse von den Azoren und meine besten Wünsche begleiten Euch.

[@patandfrankie]

Hallo Thomas, danke für deine herzlichen Worte und Wünsche! 😊 Bisher scheint alles gut zu sein, und bis auf eine paar Kleinigkeiten, die immer mal auftauchen ist Hi fit und bereit wieder in See zu stechen 🥰 Wir wünschen dir auch alles Liebe! Hast du das Wetter der letzten Tage gut überstanden auf den Azoren?

[@donaldhoudek2889]

GREAT news!!! I have been following you guys from day 1 and really enjoy your channel. Another GREAT video, keep them coming.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for your support and for being on this crazy journey with us! 😊🫶 we see so happy about this milestone and look forward to the next one! 🌊

[@reefsharkmark]

Congratulations on getting your boat turned around so fast. I know you must be so excited.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you 😊🙏 we are beyond excited!!

[@0e32]

Congrats from Sweden!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks & all the best to you! 🥰🇸🇪

[@kurtweber7361]

Gratulation! Harte Zeiten dank viel Durchhaltevermögen überwunden! Das Boot scheint mir sehr agil, schnell aber auch leicht zu sein. Ob ich damit allerdings in schwere Stürme segeln möchte, weiss ich nicht so recht...Ihr werden noch Vertrauen aufbauen müssen...Good luck!

[@patandfrankie]

Vielen Dank! 😊 Interessanter weise vertrauen wir Hi jetzt noch mehr als zuvor - vielleicht weil wir sie so gut kennengelernt haben in diesem Prozess und viel mehr über sie wissen. ☺️

[@kurtweber7361]

@@patandfrankie Ja sicher, ein Boot bis in die Bilge und in jeder Ecke zu kennen, ist sehr wertvoll! Gut gemacht!

[@patandfrankie]

Danke dir! ☺️

[@norman4991]

Tough time but it's likely that you have a stronger and more reliable boat. Well done.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you very much! For sure she’s stronger than before 👌🏼

[@markjenkins905]

Congratulations, guys. I'm happy for you.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@namedb9664]

Congratullation!!!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks 😊

[@truenaturestormers2525]

So thankful, too see your boat back in the water, splash down, wonderful, too get back too the water.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for celebrating with us we are beyond happy 😊🫶

[@benjaminfitoussi2780]

Such a pleasure to see this coming to a new beginning

[@patandfrankie]

Yes, thank you!! 😊 we are so happy about this and look forward to a new chapter!

[@JJUK-uz3zg]

So happy for you, I hope all goes well moving farward.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you 🥰 we really appreciate that!

[@hanseich]

@6:42 sub note made me smile: 1/3 ft is never really used. In Canada we’d say 4” or 4 in. But I love 1/3’. I should totally come up with correct values, but that are so strange to see, like 128/32 in. and use them in everyday life. 😂 love it. Cheers.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for your message on that 😁 we were sitting in front of the laptop wondering what the correct way would be to break that down 😄 cheers! 😊

[@hanseich]

@ I wish we just used the metric system in Canada. Irony is: officially Canada is all metric but imperial system is still stuck everywhere, especially in construction.

[@patandfrankie]

@@hanseich😮

[@FranklinGray]

Congrats. I know the feeling. One of your happiest days ever.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you!! It is, it feel like freedom and so exciting! 🥰 All the best to you

[@tomheim8976]

I can not wait to see you underway!!

[@patandfrankie]

Us too!! 😁 thanks for your support ❤️

[@danielbuttiker3930]

Congrats, toll geht es nun auf dem Wasser weiter!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you! Yes, wir sind schon am planen 😉

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

Happy many years of safe sailing ahead

[@patandfrankie]

Yes, that’s what we are looking forward to! 😊❤️

[@ianl4221]

Congratulations on splashdown. Good to see things ship-shape again. Can't wait to see your next adventure.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for celebrating this milestone with us 🥰 we are happy to have you „aboard“!!

[@davidlevitz3119]

congrats

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you!! 😊

[@fleebag]

Better than new! Congrats!

[@patandfrankie]

That’s true! Thank you! 😊

[@tomesposito9434]

Woohoo! I'm so happy for you both.

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you!! ☺️🫶

[@lplate1000]

Awesome to see things progress so well. Has the process put the boat back in the same condition as it was at the point things went awry? When you had to take the inside cabinetry apart etc I was nervous that things would not be as good as it was. It looks fab though, and congratulations for keeping the faith and I look forward to some more normal adventures with you both. ❤

[@patandfrankie]

First of all - thanks for being with us this whole time! 🫶 The boat is structurally better than before as the frames werd laminated to the hull. The interior is the same. We are grateful for the craftsmanship and it looks as nothing happened .. 😊

[@lplate1000]

@ I couldn’t be more pleased for you. ❤️. Fantastic seeing your beautiful boat back and readying for …….Adventures!

[@patandfrankie]

🤗

[@wimclinckspoor5731]

Well done !!!

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you! 😊

[@andyroach420]

Great happy video. You have a good group of people helping with the repairs. Also being organized is critical with a sailboat. The sunglasses you both put on are hideous though.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks for your words 🤗 We are so grateful for the professionals that worked on out boat!

[@peterotway-fd7oy]

good look

[@patandfrankie]

Thank you 😁

[@larrybuzan7687]

Nice

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks

[@fonsschoemaker2577]

Congrats!

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks!! 😊

[@pauldent7067]

It floats which is a bonus, now you need to go to sea with full sails into 30 kts heeled over at 45 degrees into slamming seas to see if theres any issues.

[@patandfrankie]

It’s more than a bonus 😄 we‘ll go for a proper shake down cruise, the Canary Islands are perfect for this!

[@pauldent7067]

@@patandfrankie i hope you get some confidence in the repairs. I'm not being negative but you need to know the repairs are sound before you leave the comfort of the contractors. if you can go out in a force 9 gale on every point of sail you'll have confidence in the repair, thats my opinion.

[@pauldent7067]

@@patandfrankie i hope you get some confidence in the repairs. I'm not being negative but you need to know the repairs are sound before you leave the comfort of the contractors. if you can go out in a force 9 gale on every point of sail you'll have confidence in the repair, thats my opinion.

[@ranorarakuphoto135]

Pat if you put those first planes 😱 I finish watching the video and I realize that I have not learned anything 🤪🥴

[@patandfrankie]

Sorry, we don’t understand what you mean? 🤔

[@ranorarakuphoto135]

@@patandfrankie What I want to say is that when Pat appears so close in the video 🤩, my mind is blocked and I can no longer see attention to everything else.🙌🙌

[@FranklinGray]

The mast track sounds a bit dry. Don't forget to clean it and lube it before taking off.

[@patandfrankie]

Thanks! We’ll do it! 😊

[@haraldhannelius]

Did You have a video explaining what actually happened?

[@patandfrankie]

You can go back to the video „part 1“ which is kind of the beginning. We took down one video due to insurance reasons. And this one explains a bit about the damage kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHrEmHltn8ZkZq8si=xjw3uIyX0kw9zlLg 😉

[@haraldhannelius]

@@patandfrankie Thanks. I have watched all the videos :) I was wondering what caused the damage. Old damage from before, or during docking?

[@patandfrankie]

Nice to hear that 😁 It was a combination of bad manufacturing, which showed up in the surveys and tests (like the drilling of holes in the structural components) and the lowering of the boat on the keel, which led to abnormal force and „popped“ the structure ..

[@haraldhannelius]

@@patandfrankie thanks. Must have been more of the bad manufacturing. Lifting boats on top of their keels is done at least once a year here in Finland. It could have been the last straw that broke the camel's back in Your case. Good that it happened there and not in the sea.

[@davidb2718]

Amazing channel, congratulations for all the job you had to do... I was also interested in the reason why you guys had such a problem (and I also watched your videos), the lowering of the boat when you got this problem was done not properly? I mean if they had lowered on the keel in some other way the boat wouldn't have suffered that damage despite the bad manufactured of the boat? ..Thank you

[@RobertMcLean-ti9wi]

What’s the make of the boat?

[@patandfrankie]

It’s a Grand Soleil.

[@goatman3828]

Last pee on the dry. 😂😂😂😂🍻

[@patandfrankie]

😂🤣😂

[@slimshady8249]

I just started watching. What country are y’all from?

[@patandfrankie]

Hi! Welcome and good to have you here! 😊 we are both originally from Germany, but moved around a lot and lived in Austria lastly ☺️

[@thamel29446]

🎉

[@patandfrankie]

🥰🍾

[@camillawilliams3954]

With that kind of kiel it's still a fragile boat waiting for the next disaster.

[@patandfrankie]

It‘s better than from the factory, and we are happy with our choice ☺️

[@TomCrasemann]

well lets hope for the best, i agree that this keel design is for high performance and speed , and not a robust cruising boat. Would not be my choice either for around the world cruising . Nevertheless i wish them great cruising !!!

[@patandfrankie]

@@TomCrasemannthanks!

[@hansguenter6263]

There are now dozens of reports and opinions that say that you shouldn't use a short keel for long-distance boats, and certainly not one with a ballast bulb that protrudes forward, a free-standing "saildrive" and free-standing rudder blades without a strong skeg. There are still people who don't take all of this knowledge into account.

[@patandfrankie]

We are interested in reading the reports, could you refer to a link? 😊

[@soloaquatics]

There’s some people like to live dangerously! Myself included! 😂

[@man-with-handle]

Well done guys, you made it. Your resilience and patience has paid off. 👏

[@patandfrankie]

Yess 😊😊😊 bis smiles over here! Thanks for your support!