Getting Ready To Sail To Alaska - Ep. 112 RAN Sailing

[@RANSailing]

Thanks for watching guys! We noticed that we should have talked about what month it was in this videos as it would be quite late to sail up to Alaska now. This was filmed in the middle of June and in the next episode we talk about the date when we set off! The videos are not in real time since it takes quite a lot of time to film, then edit and then finding internet to upload them. If you want to follow us in real time as well, join us on Facebook and Instagram where we post real time updates! You can also track our position with our Spot. You find the link in the description! Cheers, Malin and Johan

[@LarryKirkendall]

Y'all are the most down to earth couple, no drama, no rants, and quite the sailors to boot. One of my very favorite vlogs.

[@MikeSantis]

Larry Kirkendall dramas and rants it is most common to find in American youtube channels. Just pay a bit attention to it and you'll see what I mean.

[@William1942-t2w]

Marlin always makes me smile, and Johan always makes me envious of his many abilities. You are both such good citizens of the world. I wish you were here for a chat, but, alas, you have a world to see. Thank you for sharing, as always.

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

For me, you have one of the most relatable and enjoyable sailing channels on KZbin.

[@Jfwr2010]

I love watching Johan's mind at work when he's trouble shooting a problem....So smart!

[@gyzmopower7599]

Johan you are the most practical cruising vlogger ....I’m sure you can fix anything. Have a great journey.👍👍

[@mikemcnamara1986]

Thank you so much for another lovely video. It is an honor to be able to share your incredible adventure. Be healthy and safe as you forge on.

[@PatriotCanadian]

Love that Engine Room. Rooomy !

[@Jakfilm]

That HR 46 made me misty. What a gorgeous vessel.

[@stevecurtis3736]

Jakfilm iiii

[@bophoto]

have a great and safe trip to Alaska.

[@rj7411]

Ah the fond memories of you two dripping wet in your boat. The chill of the north Pacific seas and Alaska awaits Ran. It's almost like home!

[@jochenludewig8857]

Hi folks, Just did a check on your location...looks like you are in some pristine wilderness... Also, no doubt you two would be feeling pretty comfortable in those fjords and snow-covered mountains! Safe travels, I can't wait for the next instalment of the Adventures of RAN....!

[@moz1953]

1930 Friday evening - cup of tea, another spliff and a Ran vlog = happiness

[@rw5092]

Being a 7th generation Floridian I cannot fathom sailing north to colder climates of my own free will :) Best of luck enjoy your channel !

[@ThomasKeffer]

If that’s a Forespar vented loop, they are actually a lot tougher than they look. They’re made out of Marelon, a glass-reinforced nylon. Not likely to break. However, the valve inside can clog and should be inspected regularly.

[@susanking9733]

Johan is an incredible master craftsman who can do anything which is very impressive!

[@Ross4340]

A really first class video! You are a very special couple, and my favorite subscription! Good luck & thank you!!!

[@leongiese2349]

Can't wait for your adventures sailing north.

[@somadevo]

Great couple...you have such gentle strength....certainly capable for this adventuring calling...Infinite Loving Blessings

[@unbesorgt_rl]

Johan is definitely someone you want to be on board if something breaks. Love you guys! Godspeed!

[@clayz1]

Kodiak things to see: I’m sure its has changed since 1982 but there is ice in winter, there are as many bars as churches (why so many churches?) boats boats boats, seaplanes, Eskimos. There used to be a grounded passenger ship a couple miles out of town used for apartments that had a great ballroom and some good musical acts. Some real cool people. And an airport.

[@daviddodge9505]

Don't know if your here just yet. Welcome to Alaska. Its been our home for 60 years. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

[@arekkaniewski4442]

You can use rtv silicone on joints up to 650 Fahrenheit above that you can use millpack sealant. It hardens as heat is applied. As for you waterpump ,those are weeping holes. They leak to give you indication that the seals are failing. So before the seal between pump and engine fails, it weeps beforehand to give indication that it should be changed, Arek

[@kellymann4277]

Great video. Looking forward to seeing the Alaska crossing.

[@evalopp]

So great to see a glimpse of John and Amanda Neal on Mahina Tiare. What is their connection with 48 North you mentioned?

[@svdellajean253]

My apologies if you know this already, just trying to help. I saw that you used a syringe to top off distilled water in your batteries. There is a container you can buy at US auto parts stores like NAPA, Autozone, O’Reillys, etc, specifically for topping off distilled water in batteries. They’re usually black plastic with a spring loaded spout and look like a pitcher. Only a few dollars, fill with distilled water and store till needed. Lets you fill the battery correctly, quickly, easily and with no mess.

[@Mr7valentine7]

Thanks for sharing. Fair winds&calm seas!

[@kevincostner9734]

Youre hawaii episodes made me home sick. I cant believe it. I thought i was over it. You did a great job on oahu. Looking foreward to alaska.

[@jingbar]

Thanks for taking us along with you. Safe passage

[@billb.6109]

Very enjoyable, thank You.

[@edrosenberger6947]

You two make your videos so interesting and enjoyable.....thank you for that!!

[@RANSailing]

Thank you so much Ed!

[@JimJocrusin]

Hey guys, another great video! You are right on target with the importance of the vented loop. I have unfortunately had some vent clogging problems due to salt buildup with the black plastic one that you are installing. If you keep it, be sure to wash the little valve out with fresh water from time to time. None are perfect but so far the bronze Groco vented loops have been good to me and my customers from a clogging standpoint. As you stated, the bypass method which eliminates the valve is a good way to go gives a visual confirmation of water flow and also keeps the water outside of the boat. Don't be tempted however to put the discharge water into the sink or any interior part of the boat because if you should loose cooling water, you now have exhaust in the boat. You will even get some exhaust bubbles even if there is good water flow. So just direct the water into a cockpit drain or over the side somewhere and all is good. Best of luck to you on your sail to Alaska! Jim and Joann, SV Sueno.

[@korgeth]

All thumbs baby!

[@philippedaudi1056]

Love it in every detail. Very handy and very capable with everything. Bravo. Please make some comments next time about how exactly you get and download your weather reports: equipment, configuration, all the steps if possible. Thanks a lot.

[@RANSailing]

Thanks! That’s coming up!

[@JohnnyJohnson2136]

Keep on sailing! Fair winds to you! ⛵️

[@northmanlogging2769]

coffee creamer, werks ok in tea as well, its powdered and lasts forever

[@josefernandez6226]

Malin, ladies don’t sweat, they glow!

[@NorbCat]

Jose - I’ve always heard it said that they “glisten”

[@JohnBeck174]

Looking forward to to your trip to Alaska, My son lived in Kodiak for 4 years and just left for the east coast. Alaska is a very beautiful place! I enjoy your videos haven't missed one since you started.

[@JCAJCA3]

Prayed for a safe passage for you two. Followed you all the way to Kodiak Island. I enjoy your documentation of the journey so much. You do a great job showing it. Look forward to seeing the Inside passage going down . GOD bless you guys! JC

[@ald260]

Hi, Take care, Hector is going your way to visit you.

[@chrisstephen4563]

Safe sailing and fair winds to Kodiak guys

[@Doyle-Nutbush]

Johan, Damn, your a handyman . !! Cheers on the heater install

[@SVImpavidus]

Just wired our 5Kw heater to cold blow as its 40c+ here. Enjoyed watching as always. Ant & Cid xx

[@kevinswanson3910]

if you mix canned evaporated milk with the powder milk it makes it better.

[@wanambi8553]

Johan, don't forget to check the exhaust of the diesel heater often. I got a corroded stainless steel exhaust hose and all the exhaust in the boat. It was very dangerous because of the carbonmonoxide and carbondioxide. Good idea to use a hose on the vacuum valve. I made the same after the original Volvo valve didn't work proper. so long Tom

[@POWERLESSbananaHEAD]

Awesome!!!! better hurry summer is almost over up here. august is our rainy month. the end of August is windy and rainy. october/ November starts to get cold. few months ago I had made the comment to come to alaska I just didn't think you guys would do it. WOW. well you guys have safe travels. if you guys need a ride, someone to show ya around or just advice on places to see. feel free hit me up.

[@jochenludewig8857]

Another fine episode folks. Great prep work for the pending journey to Alaska! Happy sailing, keep safe and well. I know RAN will do the job well. Smooth seas and favourable winds....

[@RANSailing]

Thanks a lot Jochen! 😊

[@jochenludewig8857]

Thanks for the comments, really appreciate them from you folks. Just love the travelogue and the adventures of RAN (what a magnificent vessel, so reliable). Hope you don't mind - nothing sinister - but I have been tracking your movements on SPOT.. I am always keen to see what part of the world you are in. Don't worry about the time lag between making the videos, editing and uploading, I can assure you nobody will EVER complain. Can't wait for episode 113....and beyond!

[@williamlanark3038]

You know, you two make good videos. Take care. Regards William

[@lungarotta]

My engine got flooded just because of the hose I had set on the hole of the goose neck... the whole thing is in a locker similar to yours, where I store all the ropes, sheets, etc.- It happened that one coiled rope I had put there squeezed the hose not letting the air to come in! It costed me a lot of money.... after that I took off the hose and let the hole free. Nothing happened since then.

[@rogers53]

Johan that bracket for heater is great not crude at all.

[@ascott6804]

Yall gonna need that heater!! Lol!! Best wishes.

[@57koop]

Thanks! I always enjoy your videos.

[@dwightbrown6365]

For cold weather gear i know there's a lot of good products out there but i never went wrong with LL Bean. Still use blankets my parents bought 50 years ago.

[@BernardColdwell]

Good to see you fixing things up and getting ready for the trip up North, good luck with all the prepwork :)

[@NextIsLast]

I think the vacuum valve you use is supposed to be used for the toilet intake and not the engine. Vetus e.g. sells these "Air Vents".

[@srqlisa7881]

the boat seems to be coming along wonderfully. Crusining is on the horizon. happy sailing :) peace

[@jonathanmeek9490]

God speed you 2. Your journeys are unique and I greatly enjoy them. My thoughts are with you for safety, happiness and amazing visuals ahead.

[@astrodiver1]

Great video as always, can't wait to see the crossing!

[@theflyinhawaiiantravels354]

Love you guys!! I switched to Almond and Hemp milk.

[@cristianelvis]

Have a nice trip to the Alaska, cheers here from Brazil!

[@theodorebowers9737]

Coooooooooool thanks

[@johnervens6186]

Ladies don't sweat, they glow. Men sweat.. Hi from Canada

[@53glowe]

Lovely video...just relaxing to watch as always. My favourite sailing channel👍

[@jamesbond9873]

Don’t use fram oil filters. Worst filter on the market very cheap inside. Look into napa filters if you can get them.

[@terranborn56]

Looks like you guys got out of Hawaii in time.

[@californiakayaker]

So now if you were cooking somehow with diesel. An oven would be easy, stovetop not sure. I noticed some sort of portable brake (break) for bending the metal ? I think I would want an alarm for under the engine for any type of fluid. Very important. I use an organic type of soymilk. They make a vanilla and a mocha coffee and its delicious. Winco foods for 1.25 ! Kikkoman Pearl organic Soymilk Coffee or Vanilla. Unfortunately the closest store to where your going is Bellingham Washington. But maybe its available in a larger store in Hawaii.

[@rchopp]

Safe passage to you two..

[@lifeisgreen9233]

You are both very brave!

[@traceyanderson2249]

Love you two and love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us

[@paulpence8895]

Im catching up on videos, but yes, when we lived in Indianapolis IN I actually received a few Amazon orders SAME DAY!!! We were only 15 miles from the distro center, ridiculous right...

[@CoastalBoySailingAdventures]

Great video as always and I can not wait to see your Alaska experience. I hope to get to sail up that one day in my journey as well. Beautiful country up there. Really looking forward to seeing how the new diesel heater works out as I plan to install one as well in the near future on my boat. Cheers guys to another great episode!

[@kevinswanson3910]

HR nice boats as well Swan ,and Gozzard my 3 fav

[@mattschoular8844]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Safe passage to Alaska. I cant wait for your next videos...

[@muskymac4063]

Great video. So sad that you won't get to experience Kauai or Maui. Oahu is much more crowded and touristy. Try to sample the shave ice and tako poke (octopus). If you have time a trip to Dillingham airfield for a glider ride is fun. Good Luck and thanks again for sharing your adventure! Oh I almost forgot. If you like good beer, Hawaii is one of the few places in America that sells Steinlager beer from New Zeland one of my favorites.

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, Malin and Johan! I wait for your new episode every week and am NEVER disappointed. Bon-voyage, can hardly wait for your next open ocean crossing VLOG.

[@scottwatson2808]

Another excellent episode! Welcome to the west coast of north america as of about 2 months ago i guess? Cheers!

[@slzerdaddy]

Just a thought, why not spend this year in Hawaii and go to Alaska next year. Tough to expect to get back there, but they you guys seem to get to wherever you wish. Good luck.

[@santamulligan676]

Voyage of the marina was their first boat an Albin Vega, an amazing craft for her size

[@brokerhc]

I don't want to anticipate but I smell these two vikings are going to try the Northern Passage to the North Atlantic. Looking forward to this unusual but interesting passage. Safe trip guys.

[@lungarotta]

But then they will miss Polinesia, the best part of the Pacific!

[@ackack612]

I'm just claiming my seat on the rail.......very interesting couple, I've enjoyed following you. Godspeed.

[@kevinpickens8085]

In the US, you might try asking for shelf-stable milk by the brand name Parmalat. There's a tendency to identify types of things by the best known brand (facial tissue is called Kleenex, &c.).

[@david37445]

Yay, ive been waiting for this.. Thanks for posting

[@briancliffordsteele188]

great video as usual guy´s ,good luck and fair winds.

[@AlsinoFerreira]

awesome video guys

[@LightWorker840]

Can’t wait to see you next video things look really exciting peace and love Captain Rob USA Florida

[@zepfan9988]

👍been enjoying photos from Kodiak Alaska on Facebook looking forward to the voyage across thank you⛵

[@bobcatraykelley513]

A northern passage Scarry if you don't go north I am in the very southwest corner of Oregon Brookings very small town but it's nice

[@chascain1]

Alaska! A cool breeze!....looking forward to this trip...though that drag chute gives me second thoughts...

[@SteveWrightNZ]

13:00 Or have some spring-closing valve in the pump outlet - it can close when there is no pressure from the pump.

[@GoneMudden]

I was going to say have a safe trip, but like most vloggers, they are behind. Im guessing you made it safely. Dont think you need that coat yet. Safe travels.

[@anjongaustrejr3633]

nice video guys.....good luck to your sailing to alaska soon....

[@fahrifoxtrot-whiskey9242]

You're now in Alaska. Good job guys! Waiting for the next episode! I admire you!

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

real educational you guys are great.

[@nemmmjuuk7989]

Great video as always. Thanks! Looking forward to the trip to Alaska.

[@guzman-do]

I'm always happy to see new videos from you guys but these Hawaii videos are extra special for me since I may be going back to live in Hawaii probably soon.

[@Banditbear0902]

What an adventure you guys are about to go on, so awesome. Thank you so much for sharing. No soy milk for the Captain, please. Dry real milk is better!!

[@PaulusPHM]

Nicely done... keep them coming... beware of the brown bears

[@santosbay]

Thanks for sharing this maintenance video, have a safe trip to Alaska and can't wait to see the next movie. Greetings from a tropical Netherlands (35 ˚) Bon Voyage.

[@NELLIE3588]

Apparently the water pump problem is on going for Volvo marine engines. I have replaced mine twice for model 2000 T on my Older Oceanis 390. I always learn something from your installation, maintenance and repairs. Safe journey for your passage to Kodiak👍

[@parrottdave]

Great video Ran, can't wait for Alaska! Cheers