Going OFF the GRID - this is how BOAT LIFE should be [EP 99]

[@architectwagner]

Spending 2 nights on the hook at Ronde Island was the highlight of our Grenada adventure. Amazing snorkeling and an unspoiled beach! Our stay was cut short when we had to make our way back to the marina before the island was locked down due to the pandemic. The second highlight of our trip was when I got to meet Khiara after spending a few hours queuing for the grocery! Cheers, guys! Thanks so much for all the wonderful content, and for fulfilling the dream of adventure for those of us who have yet to break free from the monotony of a desk job.

[@EricSmith-lf6cz]

I always enjoy the technical episodes from Johan. I learn a lot - even when some of the items are repetitive - you have to check everything like it is the first thing when your safety depends on it. I look forward to the next technical episode.

[@ClydeBCWillis]

Rope is rope around a boat until it's put to work, serves a purpose, then it's line. You hear "dock line," "spring line," and more specifics from there - halyard, sheet, rode... Yeah, sailor talk is fun.

[@piratelifeoz]

Love Patrick O’brian. And I'm the same as you when I'm on a boat, the old naval terms sound so much cooler. You need to read the Richard Bolitho series by Alexander Kent.

[@thomasboldt4669]

Love the O’Brian reference. Read the whole series, then picked it up and read it again

[@donaldstiern956]

By far tyre prettiest Wookie I've ever seen!! Good for you showing theguys what FIRE WOOD looks like. Stay safe guys.

[@cambsmedic]

Minor engine vibrations/changes in sound are probably nothing to worry about too much especially given the special coupling you installed means that the side loads of any shaft problems shouldnt be transferred to the engine. However, two things to consider that maybe you haven't tried. The curve of the hull fore aft can be affected by either backstay or mainsheet tension as these pull and bend the hull very slightly when on max tension. So consider experimenting with sound of engine at different degrees of mainsheet and backstay tension and if the variation is that then you know what the cause is and then you know not to worry about it. Also, at one point you thought you might have a bent shaft but I don't know if you ever proved/disproved that and that can be hard to do with the shaft in the boat as it can deflect slightly just under it's own weight if not evenly supported. But shafts can become bent due to ropes wrapped around props, etc, so consider checking that on next routine haul out...

[@ginakleinejaeger4997]

This was an excellent video!

[@lets_go_see_]

Great waters

[@howardwhite9773]

After all your tribulations, a truly happy video. Peace!

[@barbaralienhard3490]

I love the sailing, it's what I miss the most, thank you for sharing.

[@lindawilde1489]

Hoist mainsail and secure around centreline with the rudder free, then go forward and lift anchor while boat slowly sails towards windward (anchor position). Boat should keep luffing up to wind, drop off a little and then luff up again. Can be done solo, no motor, no anchor winch. Cheers.

[@richsander1118]

It's great you spend time to see more along the way!

[@meestahwah]

Cool! Your anchor buddies have a sailing kitty!!!

[@rfunk727]

Looks like a beautiful anchorage and great underwater video.

[@bruceday450]

Great underwater shots and music Thx

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Great sailing ⛵️ sailboat ⛵️ video! Mike from Missouri

[@atschris]

Your cockpit rope spaghetti looks a bit like ours when we get the symmetrical spinnaker out. Sailing on and off the mooring is a rewarding feeling and the pancakes looked great.

[@SCN_Adventure]

My crew at Wednesday racing has giving me the nickname Captain or Captine 😊⛵

[@Yachts59]

Very nice place to play away from the covid problem be safe

[@bobbates6642]

The first mate on that boat is in such fine shape. Wow. I would never ever even think of complaining about life if I was where you are and with such a fine woman . The engine could be as loud as a sonic boom right beside the boat and I would just smile and say What a fine day . Seriously I am stuck in an apartment in a city . I am from the countryside small village so walking in a forest or next to a stream with the dogs running about having a blast was my life but now I am trapped here. Still I think at least I am in a nice building with a million dollar view of Lake Ontario and beyond . So I try to think positive. I sure would like to be where I can just jump off my home into the sea and if I want just move to another spot and look at something different. You made me think of people who are at their cottage now except you can just move your cottage around the world. You two are blessed. I just wonder about Adam and what happened to his desire to work on rockets and space travel . Does he work things out on paper or the computer regarding such matters or is he now totally wrapped up in the sailing ?

[@barbaralane9825]

Just Beautiful 😊. Nice to see you enjoying yourselves.

[@gjeess1]

Another great video guys, thank you. Life's good.

[@nonaparker564]

Beautiful video guys. The underwater shots were AMAZING.Could watch hours of this ....

[@PremierNZ-qb5zd]

Loved it. 😊

[@jeffbazor5286]

Epic !! One of your best episodes. J

[@sprinterviews]

A video/photo tip - not sure what light you are using but if you can point it up at your Bimini and bounce the light instead of pointing it directly at you. Another great video 🤙🏼

[@larrymacaluso9051]

Nice video thanks for sharing, the Falcon seems to be peculating along just fine. Some very beautiful scenery with the fire on the beach, what more can you ask for. Khiara, good job on gathering the fire wood, one trip is all that's required. You two are simply great together, what a pair, fair winds and safe travels.

[@somadevo]

Cool episode with a lot of special beauty of your flow

[@bryanhebden8398]

My understanding of diesel engines is once started, they liked to be run for a long time and under load. That's why truck drivers leave their trucks running when they are sleeping or catching a meal at a restaurant. Perhaps the marine diesel is different but you might be doing more harm than good when running your diesel motor sparingly to get underway from anchorage.

[@blkjack61]

Really great vid Guys. Best one so far. Your joy for life really shines.

[@sinclairearl]

Don’t fret about a few vibration. Every boat vibrates, remember a car can dissipate vibration to the ground , a boat has nowhere to send them. Them only thing worst could be an aeroplane. I had a mate who was a vibration tester on ships and he said even ships have a section marked on the tacho where the operators have to get through as quickly as possible. Below or above this revs the engine is fine , in the wrong rev range it can damage the engine or even the ship. So just enjoy your boat. Worse case do the Kodak method. (See what develops) Ps When I’m on the boat I just can wait to fill the wind sails and turn the iron sail off.

[@docholliday3150]

An engine needs to run at operating temp about 45 minutes to evaporate the moisture that becomes trapped in the oil. Short runs just put more condensation in the oil. Over time this equals shorter engine life. Don't worry so much about the engine. Just run it and watch the temp and pressures along with the cooling outflow. As you normally would. You are making short trips from anchorage to anchorage and can sort it out if you have an engine problem. Engines don't last forever. They are there to be used. Doc

[@markp194]

you guys are just so much fun to watch!

[@sailingluana3037]

Check your engine adjustment again. It may be slipping and your alignment may be off again. You two are great keep it up! 👍 If I could find a woman that wanted to sail away and had a nest egg too, I could sail tomorrow. I'm so close but so far.

[@paulroberts3158]

Khiara makes banana pancakes like I do! Just add slices! Anywhere else I’ve had them they add mashed bananas to the batter; ok but not the same. Looks nice there, jealous!

[@KR-pe7gr]

That's right Gurl! We get what's going to last for that fire.

[@stephen6378]

Great vid. Made the morning

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoy all under water ocean videos! Mike from Missouri 😀⛵️😘

[@stevenwatterson3932]

Happy to see increase in viewers.

[@gras4744]

Those are the nicest pancakes I have seen in a long time. And yes I'm talking about the food. As a diver I loved the underwater video. Great job you guys. Loved it. Keep smiling and sail on.

[@gutsanglory1]

Wookie.....LOL. Another great video! Cheerz!!

[@gregorycuke]

Looks like TD 7 has a good chance of further development and is forecast to stay pretty far south... you guys might want to consider heading to Trinidad. Stay safe out there.

[@happymoments3863]

Very good and clear underwater clips, but just slow the clips down a little bit more with the marine life to give us a chance to see the natural beauty. That water was delicious. You guys are so fortunate!!!

[@missalexis5931]

I’m hooked to this channel... I cannot miss a video

[@smcdaniel8190]

Anti-theft initiative... LOVE IT

[@anthonypollard4538]

Loved this vid. Thankyou guys.

[@smplyizzy]

I totally understand your frustration with engine. I was so happy when you both thought you had it totally resolved and improved the engine / trans / prop. Its quite obvious sooner or later you will totally resolve the issue.

[@sinknswimadventures8406]

Cheers for sharing video, That lion fish would have made a nice BBQ meal . keep sailing on stay safe Andy & Sonja "Sink N Swim"

[@jaydog5223]

Great vid guys...

[@launxjer]

might be worth keeping the engine running in neutral just in case you need it quickly. great work guys as always!

[@benjif2424]

Amazing video!

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@HippoRockDisco]

The cutlass bearing has had time to readjust since you realigned the engine

[@mattg8156]

kewl vid

[@jimmusson]

You sailing skills have come a long way from Puerto Rico. I on the other hand know nothing about sailing, maybe one day I will. Cheers!

[@thelostbushmanlg1765]

That master and commander sound track

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

HAPPY COUPLE,

[@laddlester6498]

Great sail video... keep going! Want to run into you guys (not literally) when I make back to the sea. Try some new video shots like a go pro on the hook or put one on the main sail when you're raising it. Overall, great and stay happy!

[@russellneville7145]

Awesome guys, may I ask how much sailing you's had done be for entering into this awesome adventure. Also do you's have plans on sailing to new Zealand?. Thanks., Russell, Opua bay of islands, New Zealand.

[@namechamps]

Running diesel engine for short period of time at low load is really tough on the longevity of the engine. Low load and short runtimes mean the engine never gets to operating temps. Doing it regularly will lead to headaches down the road. I get that puts you guys between a rock and a hard place but trying to "baby" the engine is actually brutally hard on the engine. Might want to talk to a marine diesel mechanic.

[@milkoberben2963]

In Holland they say loved to death.

[@allied1394]

Engines and shafts are finnicky creatures by nature you’ll get there rarely do you nail it on the first try just keep at it you’ll get there. When you do get it it’ll be the best day of your life haha

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Totally awesome! His hair seems to be getting longer very quickly. LOL I was so stoked to see your post pop up. Keep up the great work because we are addicted. #OfTheEpic

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

PS, we are going for the longest running joke ever! Ever I tell you! LOL

[@DustinHatchett]

Fantastic video with the snorkeling. I had to drop off the Patreon for a bill cycle to swap credit cards. I will be back :)

[@kevinhoober1863]

Khiara-- @10:48 Try bouncing the flashlight off the bimini--I think it would both look better on camera, and be easier on your eyes

[@scubaseas1]

I see you're using your 43 for the main halyard in cockpit. What size are your coach top winches? If your motor mounts are OK and the sigma is not loose I wouldn't worry too much about drive train noise. You have the auto prop? That by itself can be noisy. I have a flexofold and a sigma. Runs whisper quiet. Even if you change the cutless bearing the prop may still make some wonky sounds. Turn up the radio. Worry about something else. Short engine runs are bad for it. If possible let it run about 20 minutes and make sure you rev and hold for 30 seconds before shutting down. Helps keep carbon from building up in the mixing elbow and in the combustion chamber.

[@googleaccount6761]

For the perfectionist..sometimes.. 1+1 does=3..

[@davidlevang1]

Thank goodness we are not the only sailors with massive rope spaghetti.

[@rgalba]

Almost 100 episodes! Woo hoo! Anything special for the 100th?

[@bigunone]

I like her idea on gathering wood get more than you need, then you won't have to go hunt in the dark

[@tempest1261]

Adam if you like reading Patrick O'Brien I recommend Alexander Kent 👍

[@thelostbushmanlg1765]

And Cs forester I think it’s CS Foresters....

[@cliffmainor4255]

"I'm sure very much, after seeing my hair in this, I'm going to regret having video's this..." said no Wookie, EvER!!! Great episode, guys! Very happy to see you moving again.

[@donnygoforth2053]

Great job... your camera was nice and clear...while snorkeling...what kind was it??

[@SailingMillennialFalcon]

It’s the go pro 8, really good colours! 🙂

[@danieloliver20]

Hey a lot of us would love to meet a wookie(you said it) like Khiara!

[@missalexis5931]

Be safe with the bad weather coming your way if you’re still in Grenada 🇬🇩 ❤️

[@PhilLemoine]

13:00 ... Bananas? On a boat? No wonder the engine's giving Adam headaches...

[@rvsorce7196]

Don't upset the Wookie, They rip arms out of sockets when upset LOL.

[@stephencabral5409]

The Wookiee 😂

[@mschrodter]

Great film, how long ago did you film this?

[@fairwayray]

Love the banana pancakes!

[@juans3728]

Delicious looking cakes and beautiful under water shots.

[@bluetickhound16]

Have you two upped your camera game? The footage in some spots is amazing. Hard to believe it came out of the Fuji or the Rebel... also, in your gear list drone 1 pulls up as the phone gimbal... just a heads up.

[@1006V]

Not sure why, out loud, I responded, "I love when she makes banana pancakes!" Great video but I'm thinking I should get out more. (They did look good though!)

[@goulash75]

I wanna know the recipe. They looked perfect! Mine are either flat or not cooked in the middle.

[@JeffLatimer]

At 3:20... is the wind generator really turning that slowly or does it just appear that slow because of the frame rate of the camera?

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

YEP and she is an absolute beautiful chewy at that too, she is the smart one thou..... cos u had a fire for a long time cos of what Khiara brought...

[@superformOG]

i'm not sure snugged up on shore means what you think it means, it means you would have a long line tied off on shore. Think Swedish archipelago, or med, you can run lines that are 100m or more.

[@mikedean8061]

Wow, If I could get 360 days of that life, I would be AOK.

[@gerrycooper56]

Engine mounts settling?

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

I see your t-shirt K

[@matthewlamb9658]

Beautiful boat with sexy lines

[@arthur4818]

You said you have been trying to solve your prop noise I had a brand new prop that vibrated and made a lot of noise I had to take it to a prop guy he said that was normal for a new prop and it needed to be filed he took the prop and filed the leading edges just slightly and I put it back on and it work perfectly he said the leading edge was too square causing turbulence maybe that’s your problem

[@johnlampe3258]

What are the plans for controlling all of that cockpit spaghetti?

[@javierbetancourt9388]

💯

[@islandonlinenews]

“Don’t be conservative Cornelius”😂

[@stevenwhittington7085]

Rope?

[@Kuokoa]

BANNANA Pancakes!!!!!!!!!! She treats you like a god.....lol Can you send some if I joining Patreon? LOL

[@lasivianleandros3558]

I would take a badass equal that yells back at me over crew that just follows orders any day of my life. :)

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

Boats are different, I like to know yours better Can you guys think out loud about sail plans and balancing the boat on different point of sail? I appreciate it's more craft than science but still... What's your preferred point of sail?

[@tigersharkzh]

Running a diesel for very short periods is a sure way to damage it.

[@andrewbowlgarte4738]

that is not necessarily true , a opinion with no factual information nor a bases of "short"

[@petercroft9895]

I do some work around mid size (500kVA to 3MVA) diesel gensets. The fastest way to trash a big diesel is the "15 minute once a month no load test", just to make sure it still starts. I have personally seen one that was a smoking wreck with just 80 hours on the clock, after several years of that treatment. It had been the standby genset for a data centre, and had only ever run at full load when first commissioned. Small high speed diesels are a bit more tolerant I think.

[@jimmuller3382]

Good to know you are wearing undies again. You are really setting the bar for travelling Aussies.