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

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[@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.

[@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!

[@jeffalexander544]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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…. 😵‍💫

[@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!

[@kenlane5011]

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

[@michaelross2254]

One of your best yet! Thanks.

[@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.

[@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

[@WMCC240654]

Great episode this week 👍

[@roger9453]

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

[@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.

[@shanesanko1408]

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

[@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

[@sdflyer1672]

Great information! Glad all went well 👍

[@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 !

[@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.

[@edwardhartman8575]

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

[@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.

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

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

[@rogercohen1167]

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

[@RobertMillerJustme]

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

[@dougsrepair1060]

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

[@joemueller282]

You guys are so cool.. love your enthusiasm

[@JayWeldy]

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

[@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.

[@craignewton5126]

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

[@briankillian5248]

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

[@heidienglish9385]

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

[@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.

[@tedmccullen7466]

Awesome show your the “BEST”

[@papa.mike01]

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

[@scottlomas5509]

I don't think that's a massive amount of money for that life style I mean people can spend that on a new kitchen or bathroom or just on a really good holiday.

[@tmac709]

Surprised the hotel didn't charge you to use the toilet. 🤠

[@ronhatcher7734]

Excellent recap

[@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.

[@ButterflySiPattaya]

You could also look into CopperCoat Antifouling as it’s supposed to be far more durable and long lasting. Plus it’s supposedly kinder to the environment also. Great vid as always 🙂

[@chadstinson9886]

I think a yellow stripe for that green stripe would have been better and then put Go Pack Go on the back

[@cartertanya1258]

If your keeping the boat try coppercoat. 15 to 20 years

[@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.

[@rockeyroy1]

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

[@roycej.spencer3493]

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

[@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.

[@motorv8N]

Thanks for this - very helpful for planning!

[@Deerwood1985]

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

[@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

[@richardr1627]

Great recap

[@jeffspicolli593]

I'm wondering why the yard insists on replacing anodes.

[@skistrycharski6999]

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

[@MY_SOLACE]

Wow, great job. I’m surprised how reasonable your prices based on location. We are in West Palm Beach with a boatyard in every corner and prices are a bit higher.

[@pete.marshman]

Does the yard charge by flat rate or clock rate? For instance, the yard charges a flat rate of 4 hours for replacing one stabilizer shaft seal. You are charged $520 if it takes the worker 3 hours or if it takes 5.5 hours. It is a common practice in the automotive industry and was wondering if the same were true in the marine maintenance world.

[@gregfawcett5152]

They charge by the hour...how ever many hours it takes.

[@johnspadaro4755]

With boats it never takes less time than estimated

[@James-seafan]

Excellent video thank you

[@mholzmann]

Elizabeth and Shawn show us the fun all of us that own $1,000,000.00 yachts can have just being regular folks Gunkholing in the good ol’ San Juan and Gulf Islands!

[@lorenclifton110]

Great review and nice work!

[@Derek-pd4fc]

The boatyard you used sounds extremely fair. Wonder what that would have cost in Miami.

[@markduncan6690]

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

[@vapnut]

Thank you for allowing me to live out the final days and hours of my miserable life with your beautiful family aboard your vessel Freedom!. I live in SE Virginia and my home port is the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the shadows of the Wright Memorial. I leave you with the following poem penned by a good friend and fellow Sailor and Mariner, a ship builder from Newport News, Virginia, Dick Poythress Fair winds and following seas in all of your journeys! FRIENDSHIP Anyone can build a ship As strong and tough as steel It's easy to accomplish No secrets to conceal. Understanding is the blueprint And all you need for tools Is a bit of generosity And the Golden rule Lay the keel with kindness The frames may be good deeds. The plates must be welded on By tending other's needs There are many kinds of ships With timbers strong and tall But the vessel known as Friendship Is the greatest ship of all! Dick Poythress (unpublished)

[@bindatek8801]

Excellent Video and highly informative - It's nice to hear some of your honest opinions thanks - John

[@rodneyross5282]

Awesome video. However, I would love to know what benefit you get from the prop speed. Have a great week. God bless.

[@JCrook1028]

No growth on the prop...

[@GlennLynch-s5p]

All the best for the future guys

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

when you think about it, owning a home, it's a ton of paint, maintenance, etc. So, that's reasonable for maintaining your home exterior. Also, no need for shawn to drop some naughty words... I suspect almost all of us watching that last video, were swearing for him, watching it.

[@MIDTOWNE1]

And with a home your stuck with the same neighbors and scenery so you had better like both.

[@JCAJCA3]

Very informative video. Thanks for making it. GOD bless, JC

[@bobothree]

Please explain how vinyl stripe stands up to waves. Thank you.

[@stevefarms7494]

Great video and great information thank you..

[@pranomroberts5661]

Love watching your videos

[@csranch2000]

Not bad at all on a 1.5M Nordhaven! Looks Great

[@stephanschouten8497]

It's funny to see that your experience is 100% accurate to my experience here in the Netherlands! You're honesty about the costs involving a haulout will open eyes and help a future livaoard a lot! Oh, by the way, what are the dimensions of Freedom? Is she about 35 feet long? Well keep up the good work, and keep on enjoying Freedom! 🙂

[@trentcollins8557]

Hi Stephan, the Nordhavn N43 has LOA of 43’. Cheers 🍻

[@chrisshields1775]

Elizabeth said the lenght in the video!

[@johnkruton9708]

As a lifelong Washingtonian I agree with Shawn that green’s gottta go…WSF has a monopoly on that stripe and it hasn’t been lucky for them lately. No green stripe no crashy crashy for you!!!..love your channel and your lifestyle. Keep up the local sailing as that’s the only way i’ll ever visit my local waters….

[@charlienevergold3654]

In the grand scheme of things it’s not that bad of a total if you live aboard vs property taxes. I live in a smaller than average home and pay about the same in taxes a year what the yearly maintenance averages out too.

[@joesmithguide]

That dolly to the dome had to hurt and good for him for not losing his mind and cussing.

[@hedhtr4]

not paying real estate tax is a saving

[@kellencooke879]

What do you do for work while traveling the world on the boat. Are you remotely working?

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

These questions are answered in other videos.

[@christineminer2117]

Thank you!

[@halo3tes4]

my boat is way more expensive on yearly service ... How many more coats of bottom paint before you soda blast? No engine services ? Genny?

[@stephenyork4419]

Great video and information.

[@markleino8161]

another great video!!!

[@genebaket]

I really love your channel

[@j-dawg4015]

That was a great vid. Love your stuff guys. Cheers Jase 😎👌🇦🇺

[@magnusb6311]

Great video. How many zinks do you have and how often do you replace them?

[@goinhot1]

Great info and I really appreciate it but the sticker in the window is crooked!!😂 and okay I know this is different but you have the clearest skin and not a single wrinkle!!! 😊

[@Brad1711]

Why do they need to be the ones to replace the zincs? Sounds like a policy to make more money.

[@DellHell1]

Very informative video.

[@hby7768]

shoot some diving videos of Sean diving the boat

[@mikesheelar4617]

Killed it

[@vincenthooper7588]

I love your video's but I'm wondering if you live on the boat full time what work do you do, if you don't want to answer I understand I'm just interested?

[@stevenryle5709]

Great detail

[@louisfrick1939]

Where can I get the coffee cup you guys use?

[@peccola2001]

Is striping on a boat also called "Go Faster Striping"? Asking for a friend

[@dandersonjr]

So you got a 3500 dollar head start on the next haul out.

[@siliconvalleyracing5370]

damn my 1993 ford bronco transmission was more to get rebuilt than this vessle!

[@alberthowes3639]

I think you got a bargain at that boat yard. I have spent a lot more for much less work.

[@theveteran765]

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED TO SANDY!

[@tedboender]

You got a good deal!

[@jamesmurphy1480]

Next time go to Oregon there’s no sales tax

[@saferider1094]

Hotel parking fees are something new to me ?

[@vincenthooper7588]

Do you think I should buy a new boat or second hand one?

[@stevefarms7494]

You would have to do your research because used boats could have hidden things that would have to be fixed and don't know if the seller knows about the hidden things or not it's a risk going used and if you don't know what you're looking for when inspecting a used boat you should have someone that knows.. and always make a check list when you talk to someone that knows a lot about boats for things to ask about and check when looking at a used boat.... I hope this helps