HARD TIMES LIVING ON A BOAT

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[@nasonrathbone1]

Best one liner about boat problems ever! "It was bad, bad stuff".

[@peterpierson6703]

Weston and Kate, I have been following you guys since August. For two years we sailed an Islander 28 on the St. John's River in Jacksonville. We never made it out of the river, and had to sell the boat when we moved back to New England. So you are doing what we had hoped to do. It is great fun to watch. Now we charter out of Newport and sail Naragansett Bay (one of our fav spots is E. Greenwich where you purchased Parity). The Sailors Exchange in St. Augustine is a great experience...as is all of it. Thanks for the vicarious enjoyment. Peter

[@powerelectronicsguyl306]

Wes; I consider dry-chem boat extinguisher use as a last resort. Great call on refraining from using yours. Although the very fine powder will quickly put out a fire, it is also exactly like spraying battery acid all over your boat. You can never get it all cleaned out and you will suffer from costly major corrosion problems caused by the powder later. Inverters not only need to keep dry, but also must have airflow to keep them from tripping offline during normal use. Remember - watts are watts; watts = volts x amps. Therefore a 1kw inverter powered by a 12 volt battery will draw more than 80 amps at full load which needs a fat 4-awg battery wire connection. Try to find a space for the replacement below that is near your battery bank and far away from the exhaust manifold. Consider "pure sine wave" units to keep your laptop and various wall chargers from frying too soon by using cheaper "modified sine wave" power. Your new GoPro vid/audio quality is mucho-way better than all your previous posts. Finally, what was the name of the app that shows the Matanzas anchorage summary? Continue to show us how to live the dream bro... Fair Winds! Jack, aka electricalpowerguy

[@jcarmack0946]

For future reference when you get an electrical appliance wet you can place it in an container with uncooked / dry rice and it will absorb the moisture if you can't find any desiccant packets.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

The Best lesson for me about living on a boat, and there are MANY, is to learn to deal with mishaps and chaos with a smile and a good attitude, maintaining a pleasant aire to life. You are doing this successfully. Thank you for being a good example. :)

[@SailingMonea]

Hi! Thanks a lot for all your inspiring videos. We're still waiting for spring here in the north of Sweden. We still have to wait a couple of month before the Bothnian Bay is ice free. Can't wait to go sailing again! Keep up the good work!

[@rwdyer2263]

I wish your videos had numbers on them. :)

[@merlinsdog4530]

I'm literally about to buy a sailboat for the first time & become a travelling busker to pay my way! I've been watching loads of videos & I'm so into this lifestyle! I was just going to sail around Europe but now I think I may well just keep going everywhere!! I'm so excited for my new adventure! just me & my guitar, peace & quiet, no neighbors, outdoor cooking & hopefully I'll find my soulmate!!! wish me luck!!!

[@robertorzech2466]

It never rains, it pours ! I love when you make mistakes. It means I get a chance to learn from them. See, I usually make the same mistake a few times before I learn how not to make it, for a while anyway.

[@jethrob2830]

I have wondered what you would do different with the knowledge you already have, everything from boat purchase to outfitting, in the end you are making it work and that brings a sense of satisfaction. An extra box of baking soda may be useful to smother a small fire before resorting to an extinguisher, sounds like you kept your cool. Enjoy the journey and Gods blessings.

[@tijuanagringo]

Wow... definitely sounds like some hard times. Glad to see you made it through all the problems, storm and fire OMG.

[@gwanthon]

Guy's, I have watched a thousand of videos related to sailing. I must say, yours are in the top 1%. Keep up the good work. PS. I bought a boat in Oriental and will be moving her to TX this summer. I am marking all your anchorages and "concerns" for my trip.

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you for such a kind comment! Hope you're getting amped on your adventure to come!

[@TonyAnschutz]

All part of the learning curve man! Don't let it get you down. Each mistake is teaching you things you didn't know. I did that same trip a year ago from Palm coast on our Gemini cat. It is in the Bahamas now and we will be back to it in April. Maybe we will see ya then! Love what you do!

[@fishin4bogey]

Welcome to Florida Thunderstorms. You'll think you were in a hurricane.

[@KTMmarkus]

Awesome videos! I love that you are honest with your misstakes, hopefully it will keep us future beginners to avoid at least some of them! Cheers from Sweden and keep up the good work!

[@johnlampe3258]

Wow, didn't know you could anchor there on the Matanzas. The little fort there guarded the south end of the river, the north end has the Castille de San Marcos (St. Augustine fort). There's a cool little State Park across from the fort, and the ferry boat to the fort is free. Re-enactors live in the fort and fire the cannon off, did you guys get to hear that all day? It's pronounced "Smur-nah" by the locals. That's our beach town. Same beach as Daytona but without the tourists.

[@WickedSalty]

Sharkiest beach in all of the states that Smurnah! Cheers

[@johnlampe3258]

Well, like the surfers say, "Don't bite them, they won't bite you!"

[@dbc7772011]

+John Lampe great videos! I used to fly over Daytona and New Smyrna. We could see the Sharks in the water off shore. Pretty ominous sight. Also, if I remember correctly, New Smyrna beach is defined by Ponce Inlet on the south end. Named for where Ponce de Leon allegedly discovered the Fountain of Youth! A lot of history. St. Augustine, FL is the oldest city in the U.S. Thx for the vids

[@911naimplate]

Regarding the inverter getting wet: When time allows, place it on top of a rag and spray CRC electraclean through all openings until it leaks out. Shake off the excess and hang it off the boom to air dry. Within a couple of hours retry it. It will probably work like a charm. Again....smooth sailing.........

[@WickedSalty]

Rob M This inverter in this episode that I was talking about, literally lit on FIRE, big spark to a small flame burning. I think it legit fried the electronics.

[@911naimplate]

Gotcha....ok, I guess you needed a new one.

[@jamiesonbailey6447]

How do you handle fires like that on board?

[@WickedSalty]

The next video released will be the closest to this current date yet, almost all caught up!

[@MorseAlphaExpeditions]

Sweet you guys... enjoying the ride! Dont ya miss the snow though?

[@bikemessenger7]

delightful companions. I have been recognized a few times from youtube. it really makes you wonder just how many people use youtube as their form of entertainment. I certainly feel that these videos are better then going to see a movie.

[@jg-xx8oh]

Great video just think of the learning curve you are learning and getting better everyday and the food is priceless enjoy and have fun

[@sailingspokojny7014]

Nice video. Life on a boat will never be dull and never really cheap. Two things you never want to do on a boat. DON'T panic and NEVER yell at the first mate. When do you depart for the Bahama's?

[@blugrasssful]

It's a grey day but what day is it? Any chance you can stamp a date somewhere maybe even in the description line? Enjoy watching your vid's while it's snowing here in NH.

[@georgemiller1251]

Just like Jimmy Buffett said "Just another sh***y day in paradise". Great videos, I'm living vicariously through you guys.

[@chuckdilmore2040]

Great reporting - thanks for the adventurin'!

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Where r you guys now...

[@multigottogo]

Welcome to the south east and its afternoon thunderstorm's. Great video's!

[@deanbutler4434]

if you stop off in Melbourne, Mustard's Last Stand is one of the best hot dog stands in the world! You're probably past the by now, though...

[@skipperhawk2438]

Guys... check out the Navionics App. The most marine detail anywhere. I think it cost me 5 bucks a few years ago. I was out in that same weather, beating in Apalachee Bay.

[@MrCaptbear42]

Have you used Active Captain? its a great resource for your travels, you can put on your lap top, i Pad, whatever device you use. I have it on my i Pad and then got the Garmin blue charts app it works with that app, and shows all the reviews that are available. It is really awesome tool to have with you. check it out. You also have the ability to put in reviews yourself to tell about your experience getting in to a particulate place. so that other mariners can use your information and experiences.

[@finnsailing69]

11:00 well... you guys have been... stuffed :D heh I like your videos dudes,keep up making them :)

[@maxwellalexander530]

Hey first off thanks for the channel you are the reason why I bought my boat. I was wondering why you messed around with these shallow channels instead of going east and just cruised???

[@jeremy-go7yo]

Matanzas is sketchy!! I live in Daytona and take my cruiser up there all the time.

[@patmurphy389]

wow! you were in my neck of the woods/ocean, i was raised there in daytona, where did you go after new smyrna? so interesting. i never learned how to sail, but would like to. thanks for the video!!

[@lnsmktg]

Thanks for the video can't wait for the next one.

[@collinrandle2397]

Love your videos where are you guys headed?

[@rainmechanic]

Is it not possible to sail down the east coast from Long Island to Florida or does the Gulf Stream Current prevent that direction entirely?

[@JohnDoe-vi8sm]

3:37 Warp Factor 5 = Move slider towards RABBIT.

[@livingyourbestlife711]

What happened to your wonderful plateware from the GalleyWare box gifted to you guys? you know, from one of your first videos?

[@saltygypsea7420]

Been watching your videos...very awesome! I noticed your friend's boat is Athena and she is from Maine..Our boat is also Athena...and we are from Maine :) Cool! Keep up the good work!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

You should get some dive equipment where you are going. You can get some equipment cheap off ebay or craigslist in these areas you are going through. Certification is good though....Otherwise just wing it!!

[@stevenstewart2898]

When did you guys stop in titusville, thats my home port .was flipping through the internret and came acrossed your video .we have a 72' venture 224 named jade amanda. So whats your home port and where are you guys sailing to .Scubadaddy.Pt. St. John

[@AllMyHobbies]

I like the new camera way better. Maybe your girl could hold the camera so you don't have to be doing self video all the time that would be cool. Keep up the great videos.

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

And you can hold the cam for her,when she has something to tell us,or show,etc.you 2 don't look like your enjoy'ing the whole thing,Maby your getting tired of all this.?? Would you still sail,if there was'ent any youtube,or Vidio Cam's.?What is your main reason for all this sailing.?? Just Curious..?

[@chrisatkin4827]

Awesome video Salty :-)

[@westonlilly5098]

Thanks!

[@mikejmardis]

Dolphins are to him what squirrels are to dogs.

[@coffeefish]

Paper plates? Boat needs a dish upgrade.

[@PatrickWagz]

Has First Mate been promoted to Captain? > 1:15 haha You may have been pronouncing New Smyrna a little off, but no big deal. Nice video, thanks for the honesty.

[@jcmorgan26]

I've noticed you use paper charts in your videos and I was wondering whether you have any electronic chart systems on board. I want to get into offshore sailing but also want to keep the electricity cost to run the boat as low as possible (i plan to run the whole boat with solar panels) Do you feel the paper charts are enough or should I make an exception and get an electronic chart system as well.

[@WickedSalty]

We have paper charts and GPS and a small back up GPS as well. Its always good to have as many resources. Hand held GPS units are a little bit of a pain to use but can run off double AA batteries, fairly cheap and are very accurate.

[@jcmorgan26]

oh nice, I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the help, its always good when people keep in contact with their viewers as much as they can. I'm really enjoying your videos so keep it up!

[@mazdarx7887]

Who's this Captain Sally?. nice little boat she got

[@Lancaster7]

Homers crapper pail spotted ...

[@mexicangina]

First of all, I enjoy your videos. Thank You. I didn't really like the camera change. I know the GroPro is a great product for action sports, however the camera you lost made the background within a "visual range" for the viewers, also it had a zoom, which the GroPro doesn't. None the less, keep up the faith, and may God smile upon you through your journey.

[@jpnm81]

my home town!!!

[@michaelcaton9358]

mix your oil 100/1... No smoke then.....

[@itsamikething]

I have never seen a 2 stroke that runs 100 to 1. And with this new ethanol crap I wouldn't muck about with trying to fry my motor.

[@michaelcaton9358]

My small two stroke outboard that looks almost exactly the same as this one but called a 'Mercury 3.5 hp" runs on 100/1.... And it's the manufacturers recommendations..... for 5lr of fuel put 50ml of oil in the can! Sorry, I don't speak imperial any more. They are all the same motors but with different name badges..... My 3.5 also pushes my 7m boat at 5.5 knots so not exactly under-stressed. We all have ethanol now I think... Good two stroke oil will help of course... I love the smell of 2 stoke in the morning....

[@itsamikething]

Michael Caton WOW 100/1? Crazy.

[@michaelcaton9358]

5 litres of fuel, 50mm of Oil.... Runs and starts with ease and doesn't smoke... Pushes our 7meter keel boat at 5knots...

[@titustiger27]

Sorry about the bad luck...

[@travistravis7190]

Awsome vids guys :)

[@michaelmahadeo6263]

Great video.

[@poopez41]

Way too healthy food, you need a buff chick finger calzone from cosmos ASAP!

[@WickedSalty]

Mike Parker Fried Steak from Victorias

[@javiercruz66ify]

hmm how many times you go to Sally's boat wink wink lol

[@gurnblanstein9816]

If you have a depth sounder and a set of balls you'll be fine...

[@jerseyviewerguy]

You haven't had to shave yet.

[@WickedSalty]

Ha Kate begs to differ! I'd rather lack facial hair than head hair ;)

[@jerseyviewerguy]

It will save you a lot of money in the long run.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

:)

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

Do you ever let your woman do any talking,??

[@jpnm81]

go back out and in through ponce. less sketch