Here's the TOTAL COST $ breakdown of our haulout & how we saved a BOAT LOAD of cash!!! [MV FREEDOM]

[@samhklm]

Thanks for keeping boat ownership real. Love all of the details you provide.

[@mc_neville]

Spot on financial advice, good for those considering a boat purchase. When people use the kind of clear-eyed budgeting you use for required future expenses lots of surprises are avoided. This kind of literacy should def be taught in school, thanks!

[@glennlepien473]

Thanks for a great video Capt.Elizabeth. You always do a quality presentation, best on the Tube for boat owners, IMHO. I was glad you went with the "Prop Speed" coating, I'm curious to see how long it will last and if you need to reapply it the next time you haul out. Thank you for the breakdown of the costs too .. that could be a nightmare for some folks if they are not sure of what they are getting into. These last three videos of the haul out have been so helpful .. again fantastic work. Please give Martha and Mr.Sully a scratch behind the ear for me, they are so cute! .. Hope to see you if you come down the coast ... Take care and Fair Winds.

[@scottoconnor3484]

Please keep your subscribers up to date as the vinyl stripe ages. I am very curious about colorfastness, resistance to corrosion, ability to clean it, resistance to scratches, etc, etc.

[@edwardmassengale7988]

Great information on cost, not many people will share that information. Love your videos, thank you!

[@briankillian5248]

Environmental charges ARE TOTAL BULLSHIT. It's like a "doc fee" at an auto dealership.

[@michaelross2254]

One of your best yet! Thanks.

[@jeffalexander544]

Awesome breakdown! The boat looks fabulous. How much was it to do the interior cushions?

[@nicholaspatton1742]

You two take such great care for freedom that has just paid you your dividend. Freedom is immaculate. Well done, you got what you deserved;)

[@pavanatanaya]

I love the new stripe. If there is one thing the PNW doesnt have enough of, it is Dark Gray

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Right? 🤣👍😋 I have lived here in The Great NorthWET since April 1960. I was six weeks old, so I can say that... lol. Especially these past few days. Woke up this morning, and there's a tiny hint of Fall in the air at 6 a.m. today. Yum.

[@bhudd154]

Ha! Funny!

[@davidzimmer2694]

Outstanding work. You guys are killing it as usual. Thanks for the transparency.

[@Mamame4]

Great video and great, realistic info! Thanks for sharing!

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

Thanks for giving an honest and realistic cost assessment of boat ownership. I have owned everything from a small 8’ dingy I built with my father when I was 12 to a 23’ cruiser I kept in the water in Long Beach, CA. Boat ownership is expensive. Ownership of anything is expensive and getting higher. My backyard beekeeping hobby is expensive and increasing. I’ll be making a cost roundup video similar to yours for what it cost in dollars when I had to destroy my beekeeping equipment due to a wax moth infestation. Sadly, there seems to be a fear of honesty or fear of judgement amongst the KZbin Creator Community to disclose the cost in both dollars and time for the projects shown in the videos. I have stopped following many channels because of this very reason. Thanks again for your honesty and sincerity. It helps others who may be just starting out or considering the boating/boat owning life style to get a sense of the costs involved in the increasingly costly recreational or live aboard lifestyle.

[@craigwright2577]

SUPER! Freedom looks fantastic and always you and Shawn do amazing work. Keep it up!

[@kenlane5011]

Awesome job u 2. 😎😎🚢🚢 love the breakdown of cost..👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@leslieq958]

I always appreciate the "cost of everything" episodes. Not (yet) being a boat owner, I have no idea about these costs. Your channel lets me better understand what I would be getting myself into. Thanks.

[@markhalvorson8336]

We are currently hauled out in Port Townsend with our 48 foot trawler. We are using the same bottom paint and Propspeed. Our costs will be very close to yours. We are taking longer and relaxing more. Thank you for sharing

[@peterdodge6563]

Wonderful presentation - frankly I was surprised at the very reasonable fees from the marina. You omitted the costs of the interior work though which was of interest to me. Love the gray stripes. Glad all went well and you are back off the hard.

[@perrymcdonald5376]

We were interested in the interior portion as well.

[@nickthequick]

Considering what my wife spends on designer hand bags this is a steal ... I'm new to your channel and I like the "this is the reality" aspects of the videos I have seen so far.

[@hughmyers2072]

Budget 10% of the replacement value of your boat. An older boat will be less expensive to purchase, but there will be more large expenses, engines & generators may need to be replaced, electronics updated & on and on. An older boat that is a 'good deal' may be the most expensive one.

[@anthonymiller8989]

& Susan here, We think this was one of the best "whats it cost video's we have seen" , thx

[@w.nicholasgarifalakis4382]

Extremely informative! Thank you for the detailed breakdown. As a private pilot, I budget similarly for the annual inspections and TBO items that will eventually require major overhauls. What I found interesting is how similar the costs are, despite owning a small, but late model Cessna 182RG. Kudos to you both for your enlightening and entertaining videos!

[@WMCC240654]

Great episode this week 👍

[@jeffreyslyter2500]

Your RE property taxes on MAGNOLIA would be far more than that - thanks for the concise breakdown. The Canadian waters are spectacular - any fishing along the way?

[@mvfreedom]

No fishing…yet!

[@jerryfrost4344]

The costs seemed really great and the way you two budget and prepare for the maintenance in general is rewarding to observe - it just seems Nordhaven owners are inclined to maintain THIER boats in a pristine manner- your’s always look immaculate- Thanx again for videos and sharing

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

That is a great price for Seattle. Seaview is great. I didn't know they let you stay onboard. You can get it done for $42 a foot including paint in other local yards but no staying aboard.

[@2011maxie]

Thank once again for. Sharing!! Have a spectacular day!

[@petesheppard1709]

The money saved now is a nice head start for the next haul-out!

[@sdflyer1672]

Great information! Glad all went well 👍

[@biggieb400]

Thanks for the transparency on the cost of ownership. Seems to be a secret most wont discuss

[@RoadhogRNA]

Hey this video was Premo!!! Nice break down of everything. We are glad to see you guys back afloat.

[@Exhale69]

MV Freedom is providing a real service to to those of us who want to go to sea. My "Offline" cost us every two years over the 8 years we had her in line with your costs. We had to find a hotel and I did some small tasks not anything as big as you guys did. We lived aboard for 18 months and loved every minute. The Bahamas was our hang out and cruising ground plus up and down the East Coast of Florida. You are a very good story teller and your editing makes it even better. Good luck to you both and continue the adventure.

[@matttrout364]

Amazing how that new grey stripes changes the whole look! We’ll done!

[@vipercoil630]

Excellent price for the basic haul out and bottom paint. I just paid about a thousand more for a 31 foot trawler. Also got hit with $500 insurance surcharge. I think that was added for me doing some of own DIY projects.

[@michaelrhodes6033]

That was a very thorough explanation and easy to understand, so thanks. Now back in the liquid stuff, “enjoy”.

[@roger9453]

Great video - Considering what you had done, that's not bad at all. Just a bottom paint on our Bertram was 3k.

[@billdillard885]

Good One!! Enjoyed Cost/Benefit analysis. Because of my fishing addiction I do a highly technical analysis of our cost/pound of fish captured for consumption…. Its somewhere between $3 and $5 thousand a pound that goes in the freezer… eating our catch makes us very happy but…. Clearly an addiction…. 😵‍💫

[@johnkroetch4559]

Seaview has always been great to work with, and yeah, Shawn IS a machine. Good job to both of you for knocking out some hard work. Btw - I bet the yard gets their paint at wholesale and sells it retail - jus say'n - but the rest of their fees seem super reasonable. Congrats on getting re-splashed. Grey boot stripe? Really? That is so 2021.

[@justincrane2198]

Do you mind sharing a cost breakdown of living aboard a boat in Seattle? Thank you. Hoping to join the life style one day.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Yeah.... that 10% rule is spot on. Great job, well done. 👍

[@MTMyTails]

Makes sense with your maintenance budget being 10% a year at a value of $600,000

[@topshelf321]

That was less than I would have guessed. The yard sounds like a very fair place. I have a couple yards on the east coast I use and when it's that time I usually work my travel plans around one of them. It's always nice to have somewhere your familiar with and have some trust in. I've seen some yards that will really stick it to you once they have you on the hard.

[@timothymiddlekauff8889]

If you only cruised the Great Lakes, would you have to haul out as often?

[@shanesanko1408]

I like the new white cushions must be so much brighter inside great info too cheers

[@scott135]

Hi Elizabeth (and Shawn), thanks so much for this really informative and fascinatingly interesting series of videos (I'm thinking particularly about the haul-out experience). Best wishes for your future cruising, from a subscriber in northern England. xx

[@lenhews2460]

Thanks for the your being so willing to share all of the cost info very interesting. We have also learned that the 10 percent to value is painfully accurate LOL always a pleasure to watch your videos Hopefully you guy's will make it to the east coast eventually with Freedom and experience the Chesapeake Bay

[@jdhdavis]

Very interesting video and thanks for the specs. We were on a recent trip with a friend who has a place on Orcas Island so finally had a first hand experience with your boating playground.

[@dougsrepair1060]

This was a very interesting and well paced episode. The style suits your personality.

[@JayWeldy]

"Guys, thank you so much", Respect. Nice boat, thanks for sharing.

[@johnbuschman8815]

The whole haul out was very interesting, really enjoyed it. I'll be waiting for the the next one. Stay safe

[@shaneanderson4177]

Great Job ,video was great , boat looks great. Thanks for being so honest with the cost, excellent information. Thank you

[@cliffordb47]

Hello Teresa I think this was one of your finest episodes in your adventures if you were ad-libbing you did a fabulous job love the continent the progression everything, Sean I know why you work so fast because your mind is moving even faster where the average person is figuring something out you’re already four steps ahead of them and figuring out exactly how do I finish this job instead of where do I start. But to me that’s something that’s a wonderful gift enjoy it.

[@heidienglish9385]

You're just a doll. Excellent video, Shawn is a cutie too. Long time fan!

[@stephensabatos898]

Thank you for sharing that , it's definitely not just put gas or diesel in and let's go , great tips and information for sure I'm sure they're are a lot of people that don't take into consideration what needs to be done for the life of a boat .

[@walterhunter4011]

Boat looks beautiful ! Outstanding video ! Very informative with great humor ! Thanks for sharing 😊.

[@dougjohnson1199]

Great vid! Thanks for posting. I would have lived with the green stripe. That kind of money buys a pretty large tray of treats and "adult beverages".

[@billdomb]

after they splash, the first thing we do is go down in the bilge and look for water pouring in...

[@marzsit9833]

both seaview boatyards are the most expensive and restrictive boatyards in the seattle area. there are lots of other boatyards that allow you to do your own work and cleanup and the cost of a haulout is much less.

[@gmonnig]

Damn, that doesn’t seem that bad! I agree that you got a great deal on the bottom paint. I switched brands of bottom paint on my Hunter sailboat to BlackWidow (I sail on a lake) and I don’t think I’ll ever do that again. Way more labor than I thought.

[@petesnook4193]

I made my first trip to the San Juan islands (from Oregon) using so the knowledge gained from Shawn and Elizabeth. I’m moored at Friday Harbor and they are here also! Thanks guys you made the trip unforgettable and easier.

[@thomastaranto5722]

Such educational videos that help comprehend all of the mechanical and physical details that require attention and maintenance on a well designed routine schedule.

[@papa.mike01]

Well done! You always amaze with your stories and attention to the details.

[@grnpnzer]

TY for such amazing transparency. So helpful...for us hopefuls. MV Freedom. Ship shape again!

[@boaterderek]

Great videos! I've been watching your videos today on this glorious Seattle day lol. You've got about $3500 ahead of the next haul, or more upgrades :) Happy Holidays to you both and thanks for the videos! We're boaters too, see you on the water!

[@RobertMillerJustme]

I prefer the green; prison gray is modern, but Freedom Green suits my tastes better

[@raklym]

Heads up, storing those Botes inflated in the sun can cause them to fail sooner. Best idea is to deflate them quite a bit if you don’t have the room to fold and stow.

[@murda2999]

Very informative and nicely done. Now go and enjoy the boat!

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

BOAT - Bring Out Another Thousand. I went with another money pit a motorhome.:)

[@edgarrosser7571]

I just found you on KZbin I have watched a number of your videos and I have enjoyed them all I look forward to following your life, your such a lovely couple and beautiful family, sharing your journey brings me happiness ❤

[@tedmccullen7466]

Awesome show your the “BEST”

[@rockeyroy1]

propably the best advice I've ever heard on a yachting show

[@joemueller282]

You guys are so cool.. love your enthusiasm

[@peterasacker5948]

This is a great video for those thinking about purchasing a boat and what the costs to maintain it would be. Many new boaters do not think of such things at all. kudos to you guys...and besides a Nord is well worth the money right..hahahah

[@edwardhartman8575]

Your orthodontist must have a hundred pictures of your smile all over his office !

[@fountainvalley100]

Congratulations on completing all the projects. There is no way to escape bottom paint unless you get a custom boat built from copper-nickel steel.

[@erischae6406]

I'm vague on why so many people offer creepy advice on your makeup and hair and whatever. I'll just tell you that you have great legs and a nice smile and call it good. You can grab a scraper and break a nail once in a while, it will add to your charm to get a little grime on you once in a while. When Shawn is doing something like the seals on the stabilizers, maybe a bit more of the actual work and sealing up so people can see how it is going. Maybe a report on the prop coating next time he is diving to check hull growth? I'm wondering if it will it will wear off on the leading edges. Thank you for including the costs of things. Like many people I day dream of a live aboard sized boat and wonder how much money and time are involved in maintaining the boat. The green stripe had to go along with the creepy green interior ultra leather. Good call on both.

[@roycej.spencer3493]

Well done guys, I really enjoy your videos, very informative, well presented and thoroughly enjoyed every week

[@motorv8N]

Thanks for this - very helpful for planning!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Like the vinyl stripe. My boat needs a paint job. Going with plaid vinyl and a wallpaper artist to install. Thousands cheaper than a vinyl installer.

[@mp6756]

I didn't know what to expect but the cost seems reasonable. I love the boat

[@jimmunro4649]

Boating is not Cheap anyone say it is talking BS

[@davekimbler2308]

Givin your climate there and it’s your house , year around living on the water is doable! Not having a house or vehicles is also a plus but you missed the cost of the vessel ( good deal or not ) bringing that back in line ~ cost of a house is around $450,000 + taxes and upkeep so you are saving money !

[@markomarten]

The cost of ownership is something folk forget to allow for when it comes to budgeting. It’s always the little jobs that take the longest as it were,some can wait for a rainy day and others are more urgent.

[@rogercohen1167]

Why do you have your dogs wearing coats in such warm weather.

[@ronhatcher7734]

Excellent recap

[@robertkleiman1502]

Another great video. We live full time on our 44 DeFever and certainly know the ‘costs’ of this life style. Sold the house and etc, etc, etc…. Question! You’ve had Sully and now have Martha. They look like the same breed??!! We know you adopted Martha but don’t remember the back story. Small and compact and they seem to be very quiet. Are they? Great lap dogs! Our little girl passed last year and now we’re getting antsy for another dog. But we’re not up for a ‘barker’! Or at least relatively quiet. So? What’s the scoop?? Thanks for any thoughts.

[@craigr2048]

Didn’t realize how much the green stripe didn’t look the greatest. The gray turned out great! Cost is not that out of control compared to the east coast.

[@user-mj6sl9qv8j]

good job, I felt you were trying to get ahead of the trolls towards the end there. its hard to strike a balance between this stuff is complicated and my diamond shoes are too tight - you do a good job and appreciate you sharing. thanks

[@jimr5692]

Always add a little more to the haul out budget. Cost always increases and there is always unseen maintenance. Next haulout could be shaft seals or rudder post seals....

[@davidstrickler6570]

Not a comment. More of a question. The boat was sitting on the jack stands and the cribbing. You never showed how you painted/treeted the hull in those unexposed locations. I know you two are nuts for details so how was this done safely?

[@rickbazuin8188]

Also interested in that as well!

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

@@rickbazuin8188 The boat is basically stable sitting on it's keel, the boat stands are to keep it from tipping over. Easy enough to raise the boat 2-3" with a hydraulic jack to move the blocking around.

[@nwnapper2]

most are washed in the slings then blocked. When it is relaunched they relift in the slings and paint the unpainted areas. This paint dries fast.

[@Colinpark]

That's actually quite cheap for a haulout for that size of boat. I was quoted this spring $1500 Canadian to sand and paint my 17.5' Double Eagle, needless to say we did it ourselves. I enjoying painting, but hate the prep work. On a 40' boat I ran with twin shafts. We still had a can of TBT, that we used for the shafts and props to keep marine growth off. You guys should be proud of yourselves for how clean she looked coming out of the water.

[@Deerwood1985]

Great job, good video, thank you. Love it.

[@jamesmoore2267]

When you are having the bottom of the boat painted do they eventually move the stands and blocks to paint the areas they are blocking or do you just paint that area next time with the stands and blocks in a differ7location?

[@athommen1]

In Europe we do arrange things during the last lift--up so we can add the necessary paint on the hull to those areas. It's not a good idea to leave a hull without that special needed antifouling, even on small spots.

[@JCrook1028]

When it's being hauled back to the water in the straps is when those spots get painted.

[@davidvivian596]

OK, I admit it. The grey looks more up to date that the green. But I still think that green looks better than blue. Just sayin'...

[@craignewton5126]

What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One’s a little lighter.

[@skistrycharski6999]

You know what I like about you guys beside your travels? YOU PUT IN THE WORK !! Anacortes, Wa.

[@DerickClack]

Great info. How much did the charge of the furniture from green to white cost (love the change btw)

[@jimmyjoe6159]

Will vinyl hold up to rubbing on debris etc? Say hi to the doggies for me please. Cute pups

[@markduncan6690]

Whoa! What a “Very Handsome Makeover” for “Freedom!

[@markduncan6690]

Bless Your Heart Elizabeth!👩👩👩

[@MIDTOWNE1]

One of your best content to date (although I enjoy them all) and it only cost 8k to make it happen. Who said BOATING wasn't fun?