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[@MrJazz-yp9wg]

Just subscribe to the news letter. Thanks guys.

[@timalete]

It's about time that I do more than give thumbs up and hit subscribe. I am more than happy to be a Patreon! After a 23 year navy career I picked up a new 1986 Sony Handicam, got on my bike in Utah and headed to Alaska. What followed was was 37 years of bike touring and triathlons. Too many miles on the bike to record but 3 times to Kona for the world championships! I took a lot of videos! Edited some and gave them to those that shared the variety of adventures. I thought that when I was old, now 80, I would live out the rest of my life watching my old videos. I have mild impairment Alzheimers now which makes every old video new again! Actually, not so much! What I enjoy now are watching much younger ones doing things that I have done and some things that were always on my bucket list. Thanks for being among a selected few on KZbin that carry me away to places and adventures I have known and many that I dreamed of. Cats were always my dream boat. I had a Hobie and a 28 footer. I can say been there, done that to so many of places in so many ways but I refuse to turn a rocking chair to view the past, I prefer to look into the future and join you on the continuing adventure! Thanks for taking me on as virtual crew!

[@karenkohler4699]

I so appreciate your comments your lifestyle I’m 65 a love watching Nahoa love to dream

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

From your Instagram, I love the updates you've made to Nahoa. Ashley and the kids deserve beautiful living quarters for their happiness. Happy Easter 🐇🐣

[@SailingNahoa]

I totally agree!

[@samaipata4756]

How much effort & cost would it require for a yacht manufacturer to put markings on the hull indicating safe lifting locations???

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Always love your updates, the children look wonderful and this haul out looks like it’s gaining smoothly This is you home and Ashley deserves an upgraded galley 😊

[@petrichorfilms]

Its interesting that just like every car on the planet the jacking points are usually marked on the sills/body, but sail boats dont seem to have lifting points marked on the hull. It would seem like a good idea to paint a few discrete strap markers on the hull above the waterline to guide haulouts for the future?

[@MichaelBuck]

Actually all manufacturers do in fact mark points on their boats and all owners should know exactly where those points are located on their boat. Usually it's located on a bulkhead that can take the load properly. You usually will NOT see marks are on the hull itself becuase the hull gets repainted frequently as well as anything below the waterline is going to get covered in growth and obscure the mark anyway. IMHO owners should put a witness mark on the hull above the water line, possibly on deck, after every repaint to make it easier to get the exact point for the next haul out. However, rarely have heard of a disaster occurring during a haul-out via a strap lift as most haul-out services understand where to put the straps. My advice is that every owner should know exactly where those points are on their type of boat and mark it themselves becuase invariably you will forget where they are located the next time you haul-out. And I agree it would be a nice gesture by manufacturers to put some sort of permanent indicator on each hull to make it easier to locate the haul-out strap locations.

[@MrJazz-yp9wg]

I'm liking this new remodeling. I can't wait to see the results. Compared to Thailand refitting you guys seem more at ease this time around. I'd say that's a good thing.

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Most boatwork in a video hands down. I do love you guys and been following for quite a while. Newsletter should be fun! Like a secret club!

[@EasternSunset007]

6:32 what an awesome looking pirate ship in the yard!

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Great update. You guys are getting a lot done. So excited for the newsletter.

[@bamby5211]

Did I just hear "NEW BOAT"? Nice! Happy Easter and Blessings from my family to your's.🐇🐇 It's been a while so glad to hear that y'all are doing well. :0)

[@moderneprimitives1510]

I was just in South Africa (from Texas). Loved it!

[@ahnessa]

I love how he calls it “Ashley’s remodel” as he preps for sanding 😂

[@eskaclaasen6780]

Love the new interior and the greens Ashley! you know Ben, Johan always say, happy wife, happy life, he he. ;-)

[@SAgaming19]

We put little red triangle stickers to show where the straps go. Takes the confusion out. Or put LIFT HERE.

[@bengtkorswing5279]

I look forward to the first newsletter 🙂 Take care and God bless.

[@dylancleary5237]

Yay for a newsletter! Signed up and ready to read 😊

[@robertpendzick9250]

Joyous Easter. Every boat should have markings showing hoisting or lifting areas. Just like ocean liners have tug/no tug markings. Can't imagine why this is not implemented on new boats or marked on refits.

[@trentspencer7991]

They launch new leopards with that crane weekly. You know Elliot can give you the checkout letter on your quest :P

[@dansbrown1313]

Hi guys and yes Ben, many of us know what it feels like to do reno's with our spouses wanting things we don't actually need or want, but it always turns out better than what we intended. And doing that with small children is ....Well, suffice to say "have the little ones, somewhere safe". Really enjoyed the video. Cya latter. Cheers from Nanaimo.

[@SailingNahoa]

“Always turns out better…” very true!

[@rickcockcroft7590]

I have had the boats I raced in Cape Town , hanging off that crane, used to cringe each time, but Bobby ( now retired) used to say our boat was super light compared to what the crane could do. That was 35 years ago.

[@jimmyjones7942]

Always enjoy your videos. Now I’m going to look forward to your newsletters.

[@frenchreplay]

Love you guys ! wish you the best !

[@ranger2316]

The bottom was pretty clean considering what you been doing! Great video! Be safe!

[@graemelewis2291]

Newsletter is a smart move Ben. The money us always in the list. I love your channel. Its replaced TV for me and given me a goal to self build a cat and get sailing. Thank you for your hard work.

[@kimfrazier6506]

Enjoy watching your videos and life adventures. Signed up for your newsletter. Awesome news about a new boat!!

[@grenier70]

Nothing wrong with loving your living surroundings. Was definitely time. 👍❤️🇨🇦

[@SailingNahoa]

Yes it was!

[@goofnoff2672]

So good to hear news from you. You both rock!

[@robertscranton8293]

Is it just me..or...are there "Pirate Ships" all over the globe?? hahah...Just Love..to see your daughter in the background. The spitting image of the two of you..O' so wonderful..

[@2singingsquadronofficial567]

Most underrated sailing channel. You guys rock💪💪👏👏 Thanks Ben!

[@bjornschoon3751]

Really like the the blog and letter idea! Can‘t wait to read it soon… keep it coming.

[@brendahyslop6770]

I always look forward to your next vlog, I am a faithful fan and watcher from the lowland deserts of Arizona U.S.A. living vicariously through you on your adventures. Blessings to you...Love the family...may you have Fair winds and following seas.

[@helen4652]

We saw Nahoa last Sunday, 2 April at Royal Cape Yacht Club! She is beautiful!❤Did not see you and the kids unfortunately. I love the atmosphere at the yacht club. All the different boats.🥰

[@RayBelizean]

Looking forward to the news letters! Cheers and stay safe.

[@EasternSunset007]

2:40 nice maneuvering!👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@aynelvega6818]

Can’t wait to see the new ⛵️ 🍾

[@wekker090]

Lots of progress, boat is looking sharp. rly, looking forward to seeing the kitchen rework.

[@markwoods1504]

Happy Easter to you both and the children.

[@WRMRanch]

We updated our cabin after 14 years and wow, what a difference it has made in our everyday comforts and pleasure - plus it'll sell a lot better which sounds like what you might be doing. Looking forward to the newsletter.

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

Being able to "give and take" makes a good marriage! So glad Ashley gets a little remodel of the galley. Happy wife = happy life!! Thanks for sharing your coming and goings...

[@steffc8881]

The newsletter is fantastic thanks. Thanks again for sharing your life and family with us totally makes our week 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Happy Easter 🐣 🐣🐣🐣🤣🤣🤣🐣

[@helen4652]

Omw the crane lifting Nahoa gave me goosebumps!! Nerve wrecking stuff,!!😱🤦🏼‍♀️

[@johnoleary9317]

Love Love Love Love Love My Sailing Nahoa. I truly wish you a great upgrade especially the salon. Keep inspiring.

[@gypsygaming6273]

I used to play on that crane as a kid. I lived at RCYC for 8 years

[@rikagerryts866]

Original Muira yacht Vent Alize since 1980 lifted ashore for cleaning! Its not the best but the only crane at RCYC.

[@merlinbroaddus]

The newsletter sounds like a neat idea!!!! I signed up, can't wait!!

[@jolenewyatt625]

So surprised to see a refit when we expecting a new boat. So happy for you to stick with Nahoa, your OG home and do the remodel

[@HansCoche]

My old stomping grounds, I've not been there for 14 years, but I'm moving back this year. Beautiful place indeed

[@richb313]

When I was in Cape Town we were in a ship yard and the workers were competent. It looks like they are doing a good job so far. Up grading the AC is a good idea. Thanks for letting us share in your life.

[@npu3pak2003]

You are great at what you are doing :) glad to be your subscriber and feel a little like a friend. Your channel is making others feels like that :)

[@Redvikingable]

Cuando dijeron que tenían noticias, me asusté. Creí que venía otro bebé. Qué bueno que escriban. Los felicito. Ustedes, los cuatro, son bravos de verdad. Abrazos.

[@dzowiesarcia]

Nice to see your upgrades on Nahoa, shes going to be as good as news once done, stay safe

[@edkleinstuber2119]

I've been with you guys since the very beginning, not going to abandon you now. I have signed up!! Looking forward to it. Ed

[@jim9337]

Well it finally stopped snowing here in central BC, now it's going to rain. Snow is kinda going away, but not as fast as I would like. Sure looks comfy where you guys are. Love your channel, wish you fair seas, and a steady breeze. Be safe.

[@corinnecharles8002]

I follow your channel and look forward to new videos each week. I live in CT , please can I come meet you (Oh God, I'm so forward ,,,, ha ha ha). You're living my dream and I have so much respect for your attitude Nd you handle all the obstacles that come your way. Literally you are perhaps 20 minutes away from I live.

[@perhennung]

Wonderful knowledgeable parents, beautiful children.

[@bc-guy852]

The new floor may have started the remodel but it really was necessary. You're lucky that you wife doesn't complain (on camera anyway) and you know what they say Captain, "Happy wife means a happy life!" Happy Easter from Kelowna BC.

[@charljoubert6993]

Welcome to our beautiful country.

[@AbleHammer]

I subscribed to your newsletter. I used to write a blog myself once upon a time. 😊.

[@jimb6208]

Just signed up! Best of luck with the refit and all your adventures down the line.

[@T25de]

We do feel Guilty tho! Laughter around the world sounds the same 😂

[@sawmill123456]

Them kids are growing like weeds!!! It's making me feel old!!! Keep the adventure going!!!

[@ianhodgetts8266]

awessome guys, just signed up for your new newsletter. looking forward to it.

[@mckenziesonthemove807]

Awesome as always 😊

[@Escapadeaj]

Hi I was in Cape Town until May 2022 and moved to Auckland New Zealand. I am a fan of your vlog and enjoy your sailing around the world. Seeing that you mentioned purchasing a new boat, hopefully it's a trimaran, looks like that's the way forward. Nevertheless the next time you pass NZ it would be good to meetup with fans.

[@6r4metroman]

Look forward to the first blog 🙂

[@johnokennedy9528]

You should go on a tour of the Leopard factory while you here in Cape Town. I could see you guys in a Balance cat. Those are shexy! Who knows, maybe a new boat deal… 😮

[@bjorn8854]

Whoohoo Nahoa!! 😍 All the best! 🍀

[@Inconcvable77]

I can't wait to see what is in the newsletter!!

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@RachaelSA]

If you planning on buying another Catamaran, you really are in the right country for it. South Africa make awesome ones. (and the bulk heads don't break)

[@SailingNahoa]

Yup. South africa 2nd biggest sailing cat manufacturer and 1st biggest motor cat manufacturer.

[@ladykay8]

Since you guys are doing bottom paint, perhaps you might consider painting on a mark to show the lift points, like a star?

[@terryshulmire1102]

It was just time Ben, Happy wife happy life. I'm sure it will be nice.

[@this_is_katelynn]

Exciting!! Happy Easter 💐🐣🐇

[@MrBobVick]

Fresh water weighs 8.33#/gallon salt water can be around 9#/g or more.

[@issacazari644]

❤❤❤❤ love you guys & you’re children’s ❤❤❤❤

[@tom080955]

Happy Easter to you guys n the kids! Cheers from white rock bc

[@levidaisyyoung220]

im so looking forward to the news letter... ✨🌸🙏

[@malgraham351]

Great stuff what I liked is your money goes along way in SA. Must be nice for a change being the forman 🎉

[@vivianhart8579]

Love the newsletter idea.

[@tinytoons2517]

A new boat huh, hope she is a fast one . . . OK I subscribed, ya got me.

[@adrianhockey1571]

Hey awesome family... now that you Capetonians, what do yall think about the blackouts? Have you toured Cape Town yet?

[@SuperKathio]

Happy wife...happy life.

[@sailingxtremeadventures542]

Hi have always liked your channel. Manufacturers should put sling marking on every boat? or at least mark your hull permanently after being hauled out. Beats the guy hammering your hull looking for a bulkhead.

[@Taichungman]

Try the seafood pot pie at the yacht club; it was yummy in 2016 when I was there.

[@shanghaidiscovery2664]

70 liters of water is 70 kg .... but i like the 'over 18 tons, it stops'.... very reasuring especially than they haul out when scale went for calibration

[@bertski60]

1 liter fresh water is 1 kilo, or 8.3 pounds/gallon, but i'm sure you know that. another dandy show, so thnx for that and continued good luck over there.

[@tomcraddock244]

Look forward to the news letter Fair winds ⛵️

[@RetirementFund750]

It would be nice to paint permanent marks where the straps need to be placed that way they can’t get it wrong. Just a thought.

[@stevethompson9062]

Hi guys , did l see a 41 when you were putting on the bottom paint ? Could be wrong but thought you had a 39 . 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@justin0192]

8.34 pounds per gallon of water. I’m sure there is conversion out there somewhere.

[@jimsinclair2862]

Ben asked "what does water weigh?" Just remember, "a pint's a pound the world round" and that's close enough.

[@liongod1000]

*_ ONE LITER = ONE KILOGRAM...... Easy Peasy _*

[@carenclemmons5002]

One gallon equals eight pounds here in Texas, anyway.

[@andrewkenny4633]

​@Caren Clemmons in Europe we use litres for volume and Killowatts for energy very simple system

[@firstlast1047]

Liter = 2.2 lbs

[@danfadden]

@@carenclemmons5002 it’s the same here in AZ! We have much in common with Texas! Lol

[@darylcadman2863]

I thought when you sat down with your news.... It was a new baby coming... 😊 New Zealand

[@hainanbob6144]

Lost my comment, (VPN) trying again. Love the interaction with the 'Haul Boss'(?). Nahoa looks good, as do you both. PS There are still bloggers, I am one, mine is weekly. PPS Have subscribed.

[@sherrigriffin4403]

The newsletter could be a podcast.

[@JanisTilyard]

Cosmetic remodel is critical to mental health. ❤

[@FoxyJeff]

Enjoying your adventures…

[@dherman0001]

We are so close to selling it all and buying a Neel 51 or similar. So close.

[@eddie1330]

Water is about 10 lbs for every UK gallon

[@jackfntwist]

If you guys have started your crossing already, you're headed towards me. Thanks for your channel!