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WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of modern-day documentarians, perpetual travelers, and seekers of tall tales.
We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.
Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. Self-reliance and living a sustainable lifestyle are a must. It's all about managing our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.
We've lived off the grid for over 10 years now in everything from a Van to RV to a Sailboat. And over time we have learned a lot about renewable energy, creating safe drinking water, and managing our waste.
Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity
Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 One Day of Building a Catamaran
01:43 Our Office at The HH Factory
04:00 Overwhelming Reality of a New Boat Build
06:27 Meet Molly, Our Project Manager
09:47 HH44 Catamaran Build Update
16:15 Dishwasher on a Sailboat?
17:48 Stealing Ideas from a More Expensive HH Catamaran
19:35 Typhoon & Time to Leave the Factory
20:54 Best Tip After a Day in the Factory
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© Gone With the Wynns 2023

[@gonewiththewynns]

We’re back at the HH factory and wow, we are sooo close to splash time…yet so far away. The final decisions must be made, and this is our last chance for any final negotiations on changes. It’s an overwhelming and exciting time. If you are struggling, consider online therapy through our sponsor Better Help. Get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/GoneWithTheWynns

[@srqlisa7881]

Still watching the video, but glad you survived the weather there.

[@skibonk]

Which headsets do you have?

[@gonewiththewynns]

Hey @skibonk! Whenever you want extra details, head over to the corresponding blog post for links, extra still photos and musings. And don't forget that shopping through the links on the blog won't cost you anything extra and will throw a few pennies into the dishwasher kitty! www.gonewiththewynns.com/boat-build-update-september Curious Minion

[@rustycomer8502]

I’m super stoked and very much looking forward to seeing your upcoming episode on Crazy Love!!! Sean & Jamie seem like a very nice, down to earth couple, and their new boat is absolutely stunning!! But I’m definitely interested to hear y’all’s perspectives along with a professional Wynn boat tour!! 👍

[@scott135]

He deserves the best! Give him his dishwasher! Thanks for sharing your lives with us, I'm so grateful for the last how many years? Keep safe.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks Scott! We may have to name it Scotty now..... 🙏🙏🙏 #teamJason 💙💛💙

[@moejaime2654]

If my honey doesn't have a dishwasher she would make me do the dishes all the time !! She is all about the mod-coms !!

[@Allen-by6ci]

HH is smart to let you guys to document this process. Even thought it is a bit stressful, it shows how the company is very willing to work with the customers to give them their dream boat. Nice job guys..

[@EndlessPlaytime]

100 votes for the dishwasher. We want it too!

[@deansiracusa3966]

This reminds me of building an airplane! When you’re 90% done, you’ve still got 90% more to do!

[@liamperry7095]

Yeah, I was the same when I built my train.

[@thomasw5430]

Yeah, Jason getting the dishwasher! I can’t wait to see what he does with all that extra time he gets back now that he won’t have to wash the dishes! The boat is looking good, and I can’t wait to see you guys living on it and sailing!

[@gonewiththewynns]

#teamJason for the Wynn! 💙💛💙

[@rustycomer8502]

Jason buddy, here’s my contribution to the dishwasher 🤙😎

[@timtrinkaus7072]

Very impressed with HH with this build so far and honestly I feel like it has come together rather quickly compared to some other boat manufacturers. I’m #TeamJason and Nikki you will be thankful for the dishwasher as well!! Can’t wait to see her finished and crossing oceans!! Enjoy 🍻

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏TY! 💙💛💙

[@karenpolansky9097]

I will give you more than 5 cents for that dishwasher! 😊 Having custom built a home with 2 kids under 4 and living out of a monthly rental because our previous home had sold, I know at least part of your stress. It felt that it changed my personality (but not for the worse). Hang in there! Your in the final stretch! ❤❤

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@sandycarpenter9126]

Thanks!

[@adonna2000]

Team Jason. Dishwasher = less mental load and more time saved. Thanks for the videos!

[@Neilhuny]

50% for Team Jason and his dishwasher and 50% for the R-290 spec fridge/freezer! The world is a better place for innovations like that - and we should ALL look to making similar decisions on everything we buy

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks @Neilhuny!! It's nice when people get what we're talking about. Much love!

[@dancarey285]

HUGE fans here love your work. But please pass this into the factory management (I’ve worked in aircraft and car manufacturing factories for 35 years) the lack of PPE is appalling and very worrying! No proper masks, hard hats, ear protection - anything - so worrying for the crew working there! Please please wear proper footwear too - no flip flops on a factory floor ever!! We don’t want you to get hurt!!

[@nashwalt]

Dishwashers change lives. Get one with as low power & water consumption as you can manage and use it often! And not just as a fancy crockery cabinet.

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@DBartWest]

Here is a little toward Jason’s dishwasher.

[@reillywilloughby]

For the dishwasher fund.

[@cathybell2899]

Decision fatigue is real. Rest and recovery is important to your overall health. Glad to know that you are taking it seriously and giving yourselves the gift of therapy and good health. Thanks for another good video. I'm learning so much from you!

[@rileybri]

When is the dishwasher install video? Does HH get progressively faster at hull production between boats? Is your hull the benefit of any lessesons learned from 1 and 2? Where do i send my 5¢?

[@hanabishi5686]

Been waiting for DW...

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Jason gets brand new dish towels !!

[@gosman949]

Love the 70's look of Nikki in this video! Just think, a few years ago, you guys were just starting your journey with sailing and knew nothing! Thanks for taking us along with you. You make us DFW residents proud!

[@davidlong2048]

yes Nikki is adorable.

[@paulas_lens]

Isn't it amazing to think back to your decision to get that first RV - to explore; to learn SO many new things - and boom you are in China getting a brand new catamaran built. Time is amazing in how it can be never-ending, or a whirlwind, or a blink. Thanks for sharing your journey and your experience. I appreciate it so much.

[@peterpawlak8418]

We have two of those same Vitrifrigo units on our cat, and they have been a nightmare! They don’t defrost properly, particularly in hot, humid climates, freezing up the fans eventually. They’ve ruined a lot of our frozen food over the past year, and Vitrifrigo doesn’t seem to care. We know of at least 8 other owners with the same problems. Our only solution is manually defrosting with a hair dryer every 3-4 days.

[@TheQUBANQT]

Oh no, that would be a nightmare.

[@RebootTheCatamaran]

We are looking at fridges to upgrade to on our Lagoon 380 and I’ve heard both good and bad about the Vitrifrigo

[@clasico2.044]

It's a shame that many manufacturers don't feel test their products enough and find quick solutions to inevitable problems that arise. Thank you for your input perhaps they can put in an adjustment order for a different brand.

[@rburn99]

Still undecided on the dishwasher? Here's my donation to #teamjason. The anticipation waiting for this build is nuts. I can't imagine how intense it is for you guys.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Woohoo! 🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@pegchandler6558]

I’ve been Team Jason all along. Now you must get the dishwasher.

[@pipsqueak2009]

For the dishwasher fund

[@benoitfamily5]

Here's a small donation to the dishwasher fund! Can't wait until Curiosity is in the water!

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@nickkline9874]

Donation to the “Save Jason’s delegate hands” fund. Love the videos, love seeing the boat being built. Love seeing the adventure you are going on. Keep up the great content!

[@gonewiththewynns]

#teamJason is coming through!! 💙💛💙

[@mikemchale7639]

Thanks! For Jason’s soft hands

[@mikemchale7639]

Dishwasher 😅

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏 #teamJason 💙💛💙

[@addriahagerman4026]

For your dishwasher

[@wannabe_sailor_777smith6]

Nikki, Jason, while I somewhat enjoy your on land sight seeing videos. However, I must be honest, KZbin is full of travel videos. I really enjoy watching the boat being built and all the options being discussed etc. I still never miss an episode I tend to to hit like button more often for vids like this. Love the channel.

[@SRM_NZ]

Thanks! for the dishwasher

[@gonewiththewynns]

#teamjason is the best! 🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@SRM_NZ]

@@gonewiththewynns I added up...I think you have enough to keep those soft as hands 'soft'....enjoy the dishwasher...I'm glad I was able to help.

[@macross5000]

Team Jason all the way! Keep that man's hand extra smooth!

[@brigtv1127]

Thanks! I really enjoy your content, you guys make a great team Here is a thank you for Team Jason and his dishwasher or anything else you want to spend it on. All the best for the last mile of your boat project.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks for the #teamjason fist bump! 💙💛💙

[@Kecarter1]

Thanks! GO FOR It Jason.

[@AbNomal621]

For the dishwasher.

[@Kit2Canada]

Dishwasher fund❤

[@bridamy]

Team Dishwasher!!!

[@wendywilliams3098]

Mad respect for you guys to be organized enough to live out of a suitcase. I have a small amount of experience doing this and it was exhausting. At least I got to go home for 8 or 9 days a month. Could not imagine not having that home base. Love you guys!!!!!

[@andyp91]

I hear you. How about bobby on doodles. It's insane. He switches entire boats regularly, Is settling between islands and different countries, organizing Flotillas. Oh and the best part, bringing on new crew.

[@NVFlyer]

We lived out of a suitcase for a few years in our 30s while wandering around the world. I liked it a lot.

[@JohnKiniston]

Team Jason, get that dishwasher!

[@lookingforbluewater6162]

This goes toward Jason’s dishwasher!!🥰

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@BJ-zu5pz]

Thanks, Nikki and Jason for taking us along with you today even with a typhoon happening., I appreciate you guys so much!

[@JeffW81]

Thanks for another great video! I love the behind the scenes look at your new boat being built. Can't wait to see you all out on the water in it soon! Here's a small donation for the dishwasher, too!

[@brianrydzeski6108]

Nikki! Hands off. Jason, this is for "Scotty" the dishwasher. [okay, only kidding Nikki] Cheers.

[@letsgo_inc]

I found this channel after they sailed away with this boat. The dishwasher saga has been hilarious.

[@hampelrutledge4624]

Donated $10.00 five for Jason's dishwasher and five for Nikki's window shade net. The boat looks amazing.

[@techlabs721]

Jason needs the dishwasher! Thank you all for sharing your adventures. I've been watching since your RV days and that was my launching point to buy a Class A. I don't think I'll make the transition to sailing but really have learned a ton from solar, batteries and just enjoyed the adventure. Can't wait to see the HH finished and on the water!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks for coming along on the journey no matter what vehicle we're in! 💙💛💙

[@mwilk19]

It’s a beautiful boat. We’re all looking forward to seeing C2 out on the water. I’d be afraid that the suction cups on the window shades wouldn't hold in any kind of wind.

[@holgerlafrenz2895]

With suction cups, the windows will have to be clean first. No salt spray. Very exciting seeing the build process.

[@johnrainey6545]

GET the dishwasher! Come on Nikki!

[@palguy64]

My $5 (there was no 5¢ contribution offered LOL) towards the new dishwasher. You're welcome Jason 😄

[@tc1492]

Money for your dishwasher Jason. Get that thing.

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏 #teamJason 💙💛💙

[@garyjohnson9145]

We have the sunscreens on our boat, wouldn’t have it any other way. Easy to see through, even at night and cuts a lot of sun light. We don’t have the suction cups, but have snaps. The snaps have never been a problem, I would think the suction cups would not hold up to a hard blow. We keep ours up all the time.

[@RedHeadAgent]

As a Realtor (and speaking from a real estate perspective), you are building your "dream home" a "$1M+ home" and you should be watching every detail. And that is how the factory is looking at it; just like a general contractor would look at it. Everyone's reputation is on show. The details are what make your new home a special one and I am happy that the factory is stressing them as much (or more than) you are. #3 is such a wonderful number!

[@TraillRunner]

Team Jason Super Thanks right here!!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks #teamjason!

[@andreiandrew9953]

Team Jason!

[@tommussington8330]

Gotta keep Jasons hands from chapping . ;)

[@gonewiththewynns]

😁💙💛💙

[@bryanwatt9751]

Wow! Just wow! I can't wait til she's in the water, i can't imagine how excited you are!

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Super glad to see her coming together! Thank you for bringing us all along. See you both next week. Be safe.

[@carlbeaver7112]

Suction cups - boo. What about something like Command hooks? Peel/stick, no holes, easy to replace, definitely a more reliable grip than suction cups that fail from weather, age, surface irregularities or just plain obstinance.

[@sgilman1985]

Love my Sunday morning Wynn! Unfortunately it was Monday afternoon….but had to drive from Oklahoma back to Chicago so missed it. She LOOKS beautiful! Give the man a dishwasher - if there is space, do it. And if you already have the dishwasher covered, then hope this goes for some other cool gear you’ll tell us about. My wife, kids and I look forward to next week!

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏💙💛💙

[@obieandlaurie]

For those not having five cents to give…🤗

[@SeaTreeWonder]

The transparency in which HH operates and shares so much with you is impressive, inspiring and so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing a day in your life with us. Whewww... Sending you both lots of love, peace and strength as you get ever so much closer to finally having your new home! We are very excited for you, right along with you 🙂

[@AA-co9oo]

Contribution for Jasons dishwasher 😂!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Love my #teamjason!! 💙💛💙

[@stephenbmorton]

I love the chaos, cacophony and frenzied workers. 14:14 is why I love you guys the most. Jason doing Jason. I nearly snorted coffee through my nose.

[@gonewiththewynns]

😁

[@greatpix]

I'm not a fan of the suction cups. They tend to fail you at the worst times. They can slide sideways if wet, and they'll be wet all the time on a boat. They leave behind an ugly mess too. I don't know if the magnets will work any better if the wind manages to get behind the screen.. I would look at white shade/covers too. They'll reflect more heat but might be harder to see through. Speaking of reflecting heat. I don't know if you're aware but they make window films for cars etc, that reflect almost all heat. If damaged you can easily replace.

[@para1324]

It is very evident you both are on top of this build without interfering in the process. The meticulous work was gratifying to see. HH is getting good press and deserved. The dishwasher, yes. We men are with you Jason. Get it done. 👌👍😀⛵️🏝️

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Its amazing the work that goes into a boat.

[@danfadden]

I’m getting super excited for you guys! Can’t wait for the new adventure to start!

[@rikdebeukelaar6989]

Bedankt

[@feherpeter5772]

R 290 is basically propane gas. So it's flammable. Fortunately there should not be more in the system than 0.5-1 kg. Actually there are more of refrigerant that is "environmentally friendly" to the same extent that propane is.

[@TheHouseboat1]

God bless you, thank you for letting us come along on your so exciting adventures. You have come a long way from those early days and now look at you, wow! Can't wait for the big splash!! Love your hair Nikki, that style is you!

[@mattsnow9273]

I don't think I could ever argue with Nikki, BUT, a dishwasher can free you up to enjoy other things and do boat-y stuff. AND, modern dishwashers can use less water per load of dishes compared to hand washing in many cases.

[@galactictomato1434]

Thanks for the update.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Great job, thank you so so much for sharing your adventure with me. You’ve explained the build process so well, and as you pointed out Nikki, the attention to detail is incredible. You must be so excited - Completely exhausted, but very very excited. The anticipation alone would be exhausting, and so with your close proximity to the build, regular updates and many many meetings - the dreaded VO list 😬 It’s all encompassing. This build (as I see it) is the physical manifestation of everything that the two of you have done together and worked towards. You should be SO incredibly proud of yourselves, and of each other. Well done 👍🏽. (I’m proud of you both, and I’m just a lone subscriber, a stranger from Sydney Australia.) Aaaaaaaanyway.... enough said, I’m now REALLY looking forward to seeing the 88 under sail. I’m having a hard time even imagining an 88. Wow, that’s all I can say... wow wow wow. Please please try not to listen to the occasional negative and/or incredibly presumptive comments that some people feel the need to leave. You know who you are and how and why you’re doing it. Those negative comments say much more about the individual typing those words than it does about anything or anyone else. Take care of yourselves and each other, and I look forward to seeing you again next time. All the best to you and yours. 🙂🐿🌈❤️ [subscriber Sydney Australia] P.S. Was that Typhoon Lan? Or was it a different typhoon? Regardless, I hope you’re ok. I hope that everyone working for, and at the HH factory/s are ok and their families are also safe. ❤

[@deborahfields1338]

Love the positive energy in the factory. Enjoy the process and the journey!🤩

[@Zephyr653]

Can’t wait to see your new home on the water! Thank you for taking us with you on your boat building journey, very interesting!

[@louisekotze9740]

Aww! Nomads for over a year. I’m sure you guys are more than ready to have a permanent toothbrush holder again😉. Super excited for the day we can start sailing with you again….With a dishwasher off cause😊

[@GrampsArcade]

If you do shades with suction cups, get a lot of extras. They will fail, especially in the environments this boat will be in. I’d suggest something like Magneshades in an RV. Magnets get attach to the inside of window and shades attach on outside of window. Metal is sewn into shade to connect to magnets inside the window. They make a big difference on heat.

[@jeffreydelgado1079]

Really great to meet you guys in Cannes today! Love your channel and delighted you are every bit as nice in person as you are on the screen. Good luck with the new boat - we look forward to watching those videos! (Jeff & Tania the Aussie couple)

[@titilayolamidi6215]

Dishwasher 😂

[@CCB249]

That was awesome! So interesting! Thank you for taking us along! Love watching the process!

[@mystavalon200]

Yay so close Cannot wait to see you both in your new home ❤

[@stuheinecke8457]

Your boat is beautiful. Can’t wait to see it finished and in action.

[@michelfortier9563]

I think I'm just as excited as the both of you are. So anxious to see the finished product, and better yet, on the water.

[@Assassin1959]

Instead of using suction cups for the shade, consider using magnets like the ones for RVs.

[@gosman949]

what if there is no metal for the magnets to attach to?

[@Resteasy8686]

Or just put a reflective one way film on the inside. Suction cups are going to fail.

[@francineclave2207]

I was actually expecting built in magnets too. But sometime less is more…. If these suction cups can be easily swapped out or replaced when they get “tired” that might be the best long-term use for this application.

[@laurapitre5797]

Magnets and autopilots don't get along....

[@gosman949]

🤣🤣@@laurapitre5797

[@alcoa1489]

So exciting and simultaneously nerve racking. I might speak for several others, but I am looking forward to seeing you sailing again. Your travels are fun and certainly entertaining. But it is so much more exhilarating watching you both “in your element “ - sailing your vessel and exploring the world. Thank you for taking us all along the way!

[@ronjh6372]

I'm excited for you guys. Hope everything goes smooth. ❤

[@warrenpowell6570]

This is so very cool. Thanks for sharing both the positives and negatives of the build . I have been captivated by it all. Thanks again.

[@sputnikalgrim]

I can’t imagine the anticipation. I hope the home stretch goes well and well. Thanks for another video you two!

[@Penwiggle]

I LOVE the black blind that goes around the windows. As a migraine & allergy sufferer, controlling my home environment is really important. I have a black pollen screen, very similar to the black blind your boat is getting, that I hang inside my windows to keep pollen out when I have them open. This screen reduces the heat coming into my home when in direct sunlight by 20ºF/10ºC. I think that if you get used to putting up the screen on hot days when at anchor, you'll find the inside stays much cooler. If so, would be great if you demonstrated that on video.

[@mojoneko8303]

One advantage of being hull #3 is the factory has had a chance to work out all the production kinks on the first two hulls. It's a very impressive boat. It's like an ocean going space ship. There seems to be as much wiring and electronics as in it as the Space Shuttle. Hope she turns out to be everything you wanted for your next boat. The next couple of months are going to be a whirlwind. Good Luck!

[@DP-8964]

Really looking forward to you guys back on the water.

[@Watermonkey76]

I am sooo excited for you both!! You are such an inspiration and I know it can all be very difficult. But what a journey you have been on and you are so close (with so much more to do!) Thank you for sharing so much with us and I admire and respect all that you are doing!! Huge shout out to all of the dedication and time put in to everyone building your boat. The attention to detail is incredible. Can't wait to see it all come together, I have happy tears for you, Woohooooo!!!

[@rmk6693]

Very cool - loved to see this!!

[@alejandrovanags4948]

Thank god it is almost done. Hope it turns out great! Thanks for sharing

[@kelleypitcher8754]

Love that you highlight all the hard work and effort going into the job😊 Glad you can see the light at the end of your tunnel too!

[@JosephRocks69]

I can't wait for the new boat it's been so long. Can't wait to see you guys sailing again. I appreciate you soo much

[@kathybellamy5207]

You GUYS! All those decisions! I cannot even imagine!!! The boat is going to be gorgeous and I know that I can’t wait to see the finished product and final launch! This next year of videos is going to be sooooo interesting as you learn and love your new home. Congratulations on making it this far in your boat marathon and do what you must to keep that cortisol in check. I commend you on this huge accomplishment in your lives and your relationship! Cheers!!

[@SBoots29]

Your boat build brings me back to when my wife and I built our dream house. Seemed like it would never be complete. Mind you we built it ourselves but still went through the same thoughts and deciding what it should or shouldn't have. the end is coming soon. Very excited. Cheers

[@shelleymurphy1966]

For Jason’s Dishwasher!

[@dustoff1472]

Wow. So excited for you all. If I wanted a new boat they would be at the top of the list. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@rwhunt99]

Thank you for showing us a behind the scenes view of what it's like to build a new custom boat (Home) and just some oft he dizzying arrays of decisions needed. Bless you and smooth sailing!