How many twists will this story have?!?!

Hi everyone, welcome to Japan and another boat video. It was a fairly quick trip with a few events, one near nightmare, and a whole lotta "what do we do now's?!?"
Many of you know (as I've said before), the boat and the sea (and filming this aspect of my life) isn't my passion, but I got you into this so I've gotta see you through it! 🤪
Many of you are gonna have a lot of questions and suggestions, so I MAY end up doing a Q&A type video on this whole situation, so let me know if that something you'd benefit from. There's a lot that doesn't get explained simply because it's a mountain of information which is hard to turn it into an ant hill for a video with a varied audience.
Anyway - thanks for watching and see you in the next video (back on Canadian soil).
M 💕

[@michygoss7148]

Food for thought - shipping the boat would cost about 200-250k CAD (depending on the dollar and month), hence the trouble trying to make a decision 🙃

[@garywagner5831]

you can't put a price tag on some ones life.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Michygoss. Please see my main comment. Thanks in advance.

[@DonDegidio]

@@michygoss7148 Hi Michelle, At the bare minimum Steve should have the bad diesel pumped out. Cleaning the tank may be done at a later time. Keep a good stock of fuel filters handy.

[@colinlighten6700]

Ship the boat home before you fall out of love with it. Clean out the fuel system, prove the must have systems and enjoy years of cruising beautiful BC, where at least you can get help and parts. That boat is not Pacific crossing fit, and may never be reliable enough. BTW sand is a really poor anchoring bottom, it packs down and resists fluke penetration. Mud wins every time! Stay safe, you two❤

[@Summitspeedfly]

@@DonDegidio - So, you're saying put new clean fuel into a tank that might be the source of the contamination? If the boat sat 14 months and now has bad fuel, the tanks themselves are the likely source.

[@chief_of_beef531]

I was considering buying a boat, but then I watched all your boat videos and came to my senses. Thank you!

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[@gearjamor]

They say that the 2 happiest days of boat ownership is the day you buy it, and the day you sell it!

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[@tomrunning357]

Steve sets the bar pretty high for us gentlemen in everything he does. He definitely likes a challenge and enjoys the finer things in life including you. Stay safe and look forward to your next adventure.

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[@DonDegidio]

Hi Michelle, I may not know much about boats, but do know about diesel engines having worked on them for 50 plus years. Clean fuel is a must. Only way to be certain of clean fuel is to drain the tanks, clean them out and refill with new clean fuel. My suggestion is to have your boat shipped home. You can then do the necessary fuel repairs once there.

[@wayneanderson991]

I second this advise! I have been in a very dangerous situation with an engine failure in the gulf of Alaska minutes off the rocks near Kodiak Harbor in high winds and sea's on a ship similar in size to yours. This is not something I will ever forget and don't wish to experience again. Don't take the chance making the crossing with a known unresolved issue with the fuel, ship the boat home and get it done right and test the boat properly before heading out to sea. Your lives depend on it!! Be safe!

[@Laser3303]

Is there no one who can do the work there? There has to be. Fuel system mechanics are not really that scarce--even in Japan.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

You two have a lot more patience than I have. Personally, I would cut my losses and find another boat closer to your side of the planet. But that's just me.

[@kendriedger151]

Thinking a mistake from the the start having it built there ! I guess Steve needed to do more homework on what parts they would be using ! It's all a complete disaster from day one of trying to use it !!😊

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[@billgoodwin8742]

I would suggest you ship the boat home. Crossing the Pacific ocean is difficult in a large ship, but in a smaller boat it can be very danger-es.

[@brianselt291]

That left ocean is an unforgiving b…..

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@@brianselt291Absolutely

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Michygoss. A lot of boat related channels I watch have a Diesel fuel polishing device integrated in their fuel system (additionally to the double filter system). I don't know if your boat has it too but if not, I highly recommend getting such a device. 2) Unfortunately again no luck with this boat. In Germany a brand new bought car that has a lot of issues/problems is called a "Montagsauto" (monday car). You're allowed to give it back to the manufacturer respectively to the dealership and get full repayment. In North America a bad device is called a lemon if I remember correctly. It's said that the two happiest days as a boat owner are the one when it's bought and the one when it's sold! Please kindly allow me to suggest that you take the organic lemons that you got from the friendly Japanese man as a sign. This brand spanking new bought boat already had so many issues that it's obviously a monday boat respectively a lemon. NOT EVEN THE TOILETS WERE OKAY! Therefore I suggest that you don't take any more sh_t and sell it. I say: "Besser ein Ende mit Schrecken als ein Ende ohne Schrecken" (Better an end with horror than horror without an end = It's better to make a painful break than draw out the agony). Best regards, luck, wisdom and health in particular.

[@reallynotpc]

To me too, it sounds like generally sloppy construction and installation at the shipyard, but you are where you are, with language difficulties both where you are and where you bought. I truly don't know what I would do in your position, even given Steve's obvious marine engineering expertise. I doubt you'd have the problems if you hadn't had to leave the boat for fourteen months. I creased up at the opening comment "the boat and the sea aren't my passion"!

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[@ACErob-me9ss]

Do whatever is the safest. Your lives are the important part. And i can tell Steve is a man who hates surprises but tries to always be prepared for them

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[@philliphartigan-wright9443]

It was really nice to see Steve in a video again and even doing a bit of Vlogging. The question is not really about the money shipping the boat home, its how confident you both are that the boat would make the pacific crossing safely with no interruptions and failures, for your guys safety I would ship the boat home.

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[@scottcarter90]

It's good to see the boat again. You guys are adventurous to have it built overseas and then to bring it home. It definitely takes experience when Steve has. I hope you get the fuel issues worked out.

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[@davidcummings9388]

If ever I had a thought about having a boat, it's gone now. Thank you for sharing your boating hardships. Hopefully, your self-preservation instincts will kick in soon and you'll get back to dry land.

[@UncaDave]

When I was in HS I worked at a marina in CT for big pleasure boats, cabin cruisers. We took care of them through the seasons of the year as they constantly needed all sorts of maintenance and general upkeep. This experience has me only owning an aluminum johnboat, a small rowboat as it were. Anything beyond that for me is insanity.

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[@pj5395]

Good morning Michelle, thanks for the video and entertainment you bring to each and everyone of us. I suggest you have the boat shipped home I think in the long run it would be safer for you. you are such a wonderful soul you and Steve. It would be heartbreaking if something happened to you or Steve. have a wonderful day and a beautiful week.!

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[@Summitspeedfly]

Yes, imperative to clean and verify the entire fuel system before a crossing. It takes multiple trips in roughish seas to move all the accumulated gunk around the tanks and lines to get it all filtered out. But more important is WHY the fuel system is contaminated. I'd have the boat-builders send a rep to investigate their work.

[@duke68318]

Yes! Unless it was a bad batch of fuel, there is no way a new build should be allowing contamination into the tanks, maybe a design flaw?

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[@inkydoug]

The feeling of freedom and relief I got from selling my boat has never left me.

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[@frankward67]

....and we are off, not without my heart racing. Steve turns around...have a little trust girl. hahahha This reminds me of when I had a small 22' ski boat many years ago. It was a new boat and it seems like every time I took it out on the water things broke, love love boats, but they can be a pain at times. Good luck with whatever y'all decide....safety first.

[@michygoss7148]

@@frankward67 our take off wasn’t perfect - still learning how that boat manoeuvres. 😬

[@dennisslattery499]

What a thrill it must be in your beautiful journeys and daily lives! Been watching your videos for several years! Good luck! Thanks for sharing your story!❤❤❤

[@davidellis5141]

Good Morning 🌞 Michelle ! Excellent adventures in Japan. Happy Valentines 💝 Day 😊

[@UncaDave]

Wishing you all the best in your goals. One question: are we having fun yet? Hope you all get home safely to your fur babies.

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[@MichaelMoher]

Interesting as ALWAYS. I would say, ship the boat home and figure out any problems in your homeland. You don't want to be in the middle of a stormy ocean with engine problems, that could be VERY dangerous. Good Luck!

[@charliemiller6401]

Steve is the calmest guy under pressure. You both are great!

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[@scottandgrace1]

I LOVE Steve's sense of humor!!

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[@donaldflury9699]

Big Big Thanks for sharing I know nothing about boats like that. But like seeing Steve passion about his dream and your excitement of going along. I have a ship captain in my family I’m going to pick her brain on what she knows about the crossing because she has done it for years just so I can understand. But if it fits ship it and get it home so Steve can play with it. Life is short. But I know it would be a dream for him to bring it home himself. Your also I can just feel your excitement bubbling over to do it. Thanks for sharing the adventure

[@johnloken1445]

Wow-who would have known to expect these difficulties. It has become a challenging introduction to your "new" boat. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

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[@chuckjohnson1388]

Happy to know you and Steve are OK - - - sad about the fuel, sure you'll make the right call - - - - you guys are in our prayers, hug

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Steve and Michelle, Good Luck. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂

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[@CoyoteSticksbyWILEY]

Greetings Michelle & Steve - A boat is a hole in the water in which to throw money into. So sorry to hear of your bad experiences on you new boat. I enjoyed my 20 years of boating in the Pacific Northwest on 4 different boats, in spite of the problems encountered. Boat #1 transmission blew up 15 minutes from the delivery dock. Boat #2 was fairly reliable, and we had it a number of years. Boat #3 was so bad that we sued the manufacturer and won. We broke down 4 different times in the first couple of months and had to leave the boat in Marinas far from home and wait weeks for repairs. The straw that broke the camel's back was a ruptured high pressure fuel return line. It pumped 250 gallons of diesel into the bilge and there was no way to clean all the nooks and crannies and get the diesel smell out of the boat. After the lawsuit, the manufacturer had to supply a new boat subject to very thorough and rigorous inspection and testing along with a no questions asked/no exceptions/no cost extended warranty and had to guarantee free moorage/towing/transportation, regardless of where we were. We call and they had 24 hours to respond with parts and a qualified mechanic. Boat #4 proved to be a much better and reliable boat, and we had it for almost 10 years. The only major problem was a failed stern thruster. I miss those days on the water but now live in a small town in the Sonoran Desert where we barely have water. A different time and a different lifestyle. Hope you can get the kinks worked out and get your boat back to Canada safely and soon. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona, USA

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[@zeusgreat6321]

Everything is an adventure. Thank you for bringing us along on yours.

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[@Utahdropout]

Wow.....! Many challenges. Loved the segment of Steve on the ski hill. You make Japan so very real. Not the cliched image that is usually portrayed in the media. Nice place with good hearted people. But, I'm sure you two tend to bring that out in people. You have a big decision to make. I wouldn't want to be in that position. It would be very hard to put out on such a dangerous trip with a newish boat that has not proven to be reliable. But the expense of shipping is daunting to say the least. I'm confident the correct decision will be made and whichever way you go, I'm looking forward to seeing your videos of it. It's a good thing, in my opinion, that Steve likes food with his ketchup. I personally, don't care for ketchup even with food. But that's just me. Thanks again Michelle for all the effort you put into sharing you life with us. It truly gives me a Smiley Sunday.

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[@richardhenry5961]

The question is when you are docked, aren't you on land power, plug in. Its one thing, when a boat sits for long periods of time, its not good. Ask Steve if he ever used Marvel Mystery oil; what it does, helps keep your fuel system from corroding from within, great fuel stabilizer. About the bad fuel issue, if you can find someone or company that can re-filter your fuel, clean it. Get the fuel tanks cleaned & flushed out, its a job, a pain in the neck. The other issue, when loading any fuel, is to filter it out before it goes into your tanks on the boat... I hope this help's... Take care, be well & safe. 🥰 🍀

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[@doughaynes1048]

Thanks for sharing . If I may suggest the Pacific Ocean can be unforgiving during this time of the year ,experienced sailors don’t attempt the ocean this time of the year . If it were me I would get it shipped home when safer . Have a great day 🤗😀❤️🙏🏻

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[@RoyCoffee-w5b]

You two are living the life. A Yacht!Japan! If I ever won the lottery I’d move to Japan. Amazing life.

[@patrickcreath217]

Ret USN here...SHIP IT! Steve's dreams are not worth sacrificing your life for. Besides, I've become rather accustomed to seeing your face on your weekly videos.

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[@robhertle4110]

Hi Michelle. In my opinion, your new boat should be put on a ship and delivered to Canada, clise tou your home. You can do short trips more often until you are more confident with bugs being worked out. You can make an ocean crossing anytime after that. At least you'll be able to enjoy it more often in the meantime. Nice to see you.

[@rjdgreek]

Its a beautiful boat, if you guys have the means, I believe shipping it home is the safest bet. You will have the means and ability to get her up and running reliably on home turf

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[@jeffkahl9491]

That engine room sure looks clean! You got to get your sea legs. Traveling the oceans is something else, i was top side in a squal in the south china seas and been in Persian gulf with moon less glass seas! Love it!

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[@garydahill4240]

Hi Michelle and Steve. Fantastic video. Wishing you two the best and enjoy your time in Japan. I am sure Steve will figure out all the problems. He has you in his corner. Good luck and thanks for sharing your trip. Stay safe and happy. ❤😊 G

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[@SK6actual]

Born and raised Navy, I was taught to call it 'galley'. Best wishes for a good crossing ... by the sounds of it, I'd want a cruiser as a trailing back up.

[@michygoss7148]

Oh I never call things by their proper name! 🫣

[@josephstreff1631]

Thanks for sharing. You are both quite adventurous. God bless you and your family 😀

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[@abovesea]

I think you already have a head start on a cleaning the bad fuel up. Buy plenty of filters and use up fuel stay there and live on the boat for 6 months, or whatever it takes to clean up fuel system.👍

[@danman1030]

Hello from Colorado! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love your Channel!

[@davidirish2941]

You and Steve are a great couple…great adventures…and great videos…all the best to both of you…take care. 👍🇨🇦. Naramata

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[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Travel safe! Having the boat shipped sounds really expensive! What about getting an electric fuel pump and dropping a tube down into the fuel tank and then run the fuel thru a fuel filter and then letting the filtered fuel return to the tank. Keep pump running until you get no more dirt in the filters. I had to do that to my dozer a few years back. Lee

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[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Awesome, haven't been watching lately but when I saw this just had to watch. I would ship it and work out the testing on the west coast of Canada

[@jimmieusaf-pol5818]

Konnichiwa Michelle! I bet you'd look very pretty in a kimono, though with all the stress and everything else going on with the boat...that can stay in the closet of possibilities. I worked in fuels for 21 years in the Air Force, and know water/contaminants are not your friend, why we sampled so much before the fuel ever made it into the planes...we drained our truck tanks daily from the sump/low-point, and sampled them weekly. The diesel fuel might have been good when put into the tank/s, but the constant temperature changes causes condensation on the inside of tank, mostly where there isn't any fuel, and inside of tank can rust over time, even if just slightly, from water causing solid contaminants...curious if there is a low point in the tank/s that is accessible, where water/contaminants can be drained off, though probably not on a boat of that size. Sounds like diesel fuel in tank needs to be sampled, using a hydrometer to check fuels specific gravity/weight, to make sure it is within diesel specifications and useable...though since engine started and ran as long as it did sounds like it is, and there is just water/solid-contaminants in bottom of tank that are getting picked up and into fuel system and clogging filter/s. It might be possible over there to have a reliable fuel specialist, from a fuel distribution company, that is trained in sampling fuel and bulk storage tank maintenance/operation, or a boat company that is trained to correct boat fuel system problems like this(almost has to be)...that can pump water and/or contaminants from bottom of tank, to have clean dry fuel entering the fuel system again, and system flushed with that, with fresh fuel put into tank if there is any room to keep it full for now. That would be so much cheaper than trying to ship that beast...has to be at that shipping cost! Have you all thought about hiring possibly two qualified individuals, or three and you could be the amazing cook for all, if you're determined to go with which I think you are, for that size boat, to help with the crossing so not just you and Steve have to operate the boat in shifts, with possibly one being qualified in boat maintenance/repair...though Steve is very smart and is very capable as he's shown many times. Taking care/maintenance of fuel/system, and possibly hiring some help for the crossing, from there or Canada, with some plane tickets...is still going to be way cheaper than shipping. I don't foresee the crossing being anything like the Andrea Gail(Perfect Storm) had to deal with, and if you've ever watched the series "The Deadliest Catch", they routinely handle waves much larger, than I hope you all have to deal with, bring plenty of Dramamine with you, in boats just a little bit bigger than yours, it looks like. We all care about you all, want the very best for all, and want this adventure to turn out the very best it can for you all, eh...so understand if filming/editing isn't something to try and do while dealing with "The Great Michy Adventurous Oceanic Crossing"! Maybe right a book after. 🤔 😘😘

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[@Jimelcock]

I believe Steve is well read in boat maintenance and navigation. Is it possible to set up an Alert System that would transmit any malfunctions on the boat to your home via the Internet? Have fun and relax for a spell. I'll be watching from Arizona, USA. Enjoyed sailing with you folks on your past trips, all be it from on-line. LOL, on being in the kitchen, no sawmill or paneling chores to do. Sorry to hear about Clyde, he had a beautiful life. When you get back you will enjoy the views from the cliff side retreat once again. Maybe you'll find a Foghorn to mount on your little cabin. And if it's too quiet, record some sailing sounds to play, both at home and the cabin. Be Safe 🙂 Jim

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[@freedomrider30]

Didn't know ya'll had a boat! Do I send congratulations or my condolences??? 😂🤣😂🤣 I hate my, I mean I love my boat!!! 😁😁 LoL. Fuel Polishing!!! A process to clean the fuel that sometimes marina's or local industry has as a service. 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

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[@tahoeblue2491]

Wow what a challenging boat situation. Thank goodness Steve liked to figure out all those issues. Most would give up. You both are so adventurous. Have fun.

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[@KandRCustomModels]

Spent time in Japan while in military, don’t miss it one bit. Boat a Money pit for sure! I skied in Japan too!

[@michygoss7148]

@@KandRCustomModels it’s not exactly my cup of tea either 😬🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lordabhikingfisher8087]

I am so excited for you two. Wish you all the luck. i dream of having a Nordhavn 41 and cursing around the world. Ironically money is not the problem for me, but lack of experience to do something like this and my wife gets seasick. So, I will enjoy the experience from your video. Mey God bless you both.

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[@gregchaplin7188]

Hi Michelle and Steve I’ve made one crossing of the Atlantic and there’s no way that I would make a crossing in a boat that I wasn’t 100% confident in. In the states, I think you can get someone to come around with a truck and do something called fuel polishing. You should be able to get that in Japan I would think. Good luck and God bless.

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[@Swamp-Fox]

Sorry you guys are experiencing issues with the new boat. Clyde was a special boy (as they all are). I always enjoyed seeing him out doing what he loved.

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[@peteryoung5791]

Three things it seems, makes your heart race Michelle! Dogs, Steve and maybe the boat won't start. And maybe in that order. :)

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[@johneken2056]

I installed a fuel polishing system on my trawler, tying into the fuel crossover between the port/starboard tanks. It draws through Racor 1000, an Algae X, an a Reverso 120 gph gear pump. I also use Biobor diesel biocide that kills the algae and turns it to what looks like ash. Hope this helps.

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[@elwoodlindquist9324]

Ship it never depend on bad fuel. Good luck be safe Thanks for the video

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[@jeffchmielewski6873]

Yes I'd say bring the boat home, sucks it's so expensive though. But you guys will be able to enjoy it and give it the attention that it needs. Nice job on the Japanese greeting you nailed it!

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[@robertpeterson6638]

Boats are great when everything works properly, otherwise frustrating, hoping it all works out for you two ! Sail safely .

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[@timberg7377]

I would say, do what's the safest. Once it's home, you can do what's needed. God bless yoy two

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[@retiredlogman]

Having dealt with bad diesel your only option is to clean the system. If you can do it in Japan, that would be my choice. You can then do some local cruising to evaluate the success. You have to learn the systems someplace, it seems that Steve is comfortable in Japan. You have an English speaking individual to help, settle in and take care of it.

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Michelle has Steve treated the tanks for algae ? If not, what ever you decision is do it now.

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[@grendel1960a]

looking at the black sludge in the filters, do you have diesel bug in your tank, a lot of boats have a setup that allows them to run the diesel through the filters to clean (polish) the fuel, but if you have diesel bug in the tank it will need cleaning out, a lot of boaters use an additive to prevent diesel bug. diesel bug forms on the water / oil interface, so a full tank is better than leaving the boat with half a tank of fuel. water can easily condense out of any air in the tank, so less air means less water.

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[@vincentcotnoir1356]

Wow ! Your fort had some weird adventure ... but not as much as that boat ;) ;) :) Thank for keeping us update, even across the planet ;)

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[@freethinker3279]

I agree with the advice to either have the boat shipped home or at the minimum wait until summer to bring it back. Winter in Japan can be very cold and stormy. And the North Sea is a very hazardous area this time of year even for big boats. As far as the dingy goes, an inflatable is fine when you have the time to inflate it. But in an emergency that time is not available. With the concern about the fiberglass boat catching water, maybe just store it upside down.

[@wavehaven1]

Yuppp when Diesel sits for a month or more it grow a mucky heavy fungus ... fuel additives help ( BioBor JF ) but it has to be rotated. Gotta drain the fuel tanks regularly for water from condensation at the bottom of the tanks. Glad u guys are safe.

[@danielboughton3624]

This depends a whole lot on what you put in the tank and where it is sitting. I have had diesel in tanks for quite some time and it is still clean. In particular a bulldozer and loader sat over 6mos while I was on my boat last winter. The boat had fuel that was maybe 2yrs old in a tropical climate from the previous owner. Neither the heavy equipment nor the boat had issues related to the fuel. The filters on the boat did not clog and the fuel was not full of water.

[@FloridaJack]

Exciting ... I'm in regardless of the plan, plans or change of plans. Thank You.

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[@danross344]

Michelle, you are such a good first mate. I enjoyed the boat video. I spent a week on a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands and remind me of that.

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[@garyburns9628]

Ship the boat you can fix the issues a lot easier when your back home it's the safest option for now then you can spend as much time on the boat as you want getting to know the system. For the hand you were delt with the bad fuel this is the smart decision.

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[@davec9244]

Roll the dice flip a coin but remember that's a big bad ocean out there. You know you need to pump out all the old fuel, figure how the water is contaminating the fuel, (usually at the vent) change all filters and carry a case of filters. You know all of this. Pick your course to more fuel that maybe bad needs filtered. The trip sounds like a great adventure filled with peril. Like jumping out of an airplane you have 50/50 chance of living or dying when the shut opens it is a rush, and if it doesn't it doesn't matter. what a rush. thank you have fun you two live life as if you jumped out

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[@ScatPackRob]

You & Steve have exciting vacations. Wishing you a safe & enjoyable trip home.

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[@MerwinARTist]

I love your channel .. witty and unexpected things .. like this one on a sailboat in Japan! Steve is a cool dude!

[@JamesHardiman99]

Oh Michelle! I am reminded of an old saying: a boat is just a large hole in the water into which you pour money! I hope whatever you choose will work out for you. Keeping my fingers crossed. ❤

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[@pedrolaverderendon8532]

Hola Michigoss, muy buenas tardes, desde Leander, Texas 🇺🇸. Enhorabuena por vacacionar al lado de tu esposo y vivir la experiencia de navegar en el de Japón. Que la pasen genial! Dios los bendiga! Saludos!

[@yellowdeer7163]

Beautiful town Leander, Tx. My sister lives there.

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[@shaggydogsales]

I know Steve's heart really wants to make the crossing, but until he can spend more time getting all the little boat niggles worked out, sounds like shipping it back home is the most wise decision. Things can go sideways so fast on a boat.

[@shelbydog1100]

I know algae will grow in diesel fuel. I would have the tanks pumped out and have the tank and fuel lines flushed out to get rid of any contamination at the bare minimum. Although not seeing what was being caught in the filers and separators it could be garbage from when the tanks were made. If you don’t ship it home the fuel system needs a good cleaning and stock up on a lot of filers for the trip home

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[@Gnomemansgarage]

your little Clyde story just kills me . that omlette breakfast looks really good , be safe on your adventures

[@Westie_NZ]

Love that boat! And still sad about Clyde 🤗

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[@johngarforth1308]

Please play it safe! Your subscribers love you both and your dogs need you too!

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[@harrisonRL]

Sorry for your troubles with the boat (ship). I have two friends with boats. After many years of constantly working on them and less pleasure enjoying them, they both gave up. Similarly… A funny story… one of my friends “dragged” me to a boat shown in Toronto, its quite alluring idea I must say. I was considering buying one… that same week, we went to see our family Lawyer to update our Wills. She's a elderly fiesty gal who’s a straight shooter. When going over assets she says, and I quote “you're not crazy enough to own an horses or boats are you?” Well, that was hilarious but also brought me back to my senses, didn't pursue the allure of boat ownership after that conversation 😂

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[@edwardreidt1230]

It so great to see Steve in the video

[@HOTHUDSON54]

Adventured in the Pacific! Pump out that bad fuel and find out how to ensure future fuel purchases will not create the same problems. Good Luck

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[@jmar5787]

GM Steve and Michelle, shipping the vessel seems like a viable option unless you can spend more time using it before every thinking of crossing the pacific. I'm sure you guys will figure it out, safe travels!!

[@foipa1]

Two anchors for every bottom type, sand and rock, 7x depth = rode , fore and aft sets if sleeping in. I’m sure with captains license Steve knows this and may argue rode length but sailboat owners believe and practice this. As an American Sailing school “New York Sailing School “ on City Island ,Bronx New York teaches these as fundamentals. Emergency anchors are taught and practiced, always have more anchors with rode at hand for emergencies just like your describing here.

[@danielboughton3624]

Unless you are in the Caribbean and then the yahoos do a 3:1 scope and a slightly heavier anchor. Drives me nuts when they are anchored anywhere near me.

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[@foipa1]

@ my family is not rich enough today to remember those days. Lol

[@db.mc2]

Wishing you all the best 🍀 my friends, appreciate you always 🙏🏻 God Bless

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[@keithboras9765]

Boat life seems challenging. But it seems you two thrive on that. Good luck and I can’t wait for the next adventure.

[@DavidCox-g4c]

Thank you for this video it's very informative and good things to know before buying a boat

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[@tomgregory5814]

Take the safest route. Until you can resolve the fuel issue, certainly not safe to traverse the ocean IMHO! Poor Clydie Bear. Miss his soulful baying. You take are and stay safe Lady!

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[@couerl]

You're a very good wife for indulging your husband's Capt. Ahab Fantasies. I would just sell the thing where it is and call it day. In another life I sailed an old Hereshoff in Bar Harbor and lived in Newport, OR. and considered fishing/crabbing. I always thought if the world all went to hell I could just buy an old steam tug and steam up and down the Puget sound like the old mosquito fleet did in the 1800's and 1900's. Maybe just deliver food and supplies to the islanders or something and ferry people about. My own little African Queen. Maybe I'd even find my Catherine Hepburn who'd straighten me out and give me purpose. Meh.

[@lpeterman]

Michy won't like my endorsing your second sentence, ("I would just sell the thing where it is...") but I wholeheartedly agree!

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[@johnmiley458]

. Thanks for the trip. Been wondering about the boat.

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[@danyedeline8958]

Hi Michèle, you are shipwrecked in an extraordinary country. It is not luck for the boat but it is only material. As long as morale is good. Thanks for sharing. See you soon 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋

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[@hansfijlstra5932]

😊Bad fuel, wow, that’s bad. I had it once with the sailboat of a friend of mine. Replacing the fuel filter solved it (as well). A true nightmare.

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[@peterc.anderson1840]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for the boat video!!!

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[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, Steve and Michy , I had seen on the news that there have been terrific snow storms in Japan, boat is not healthy. I definitely would not chance come across the Pacific Ocean.,🌊, obviously the fuel all needs to be drained out and all the system needs to be flushed through so you have clean fuel coming through, as if you’ve got a problem with your boat your lives in danger out in the Pacific, Sayonara, bon voyage, good bye 👋, ❤ from me to you both from France,

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, or not for some, on global news this morning I sell yacht was pushed to shore by strong winds and high seas and it has been a bad instant, I do believe this is around Canada. All the people were from Canada., please be safe,

[@rudyfisher7660]

Sound like you got deep sound algae in your tanks. You should've put some additive in it while you were gone. That way, you wouldn't have the added. Allerging, also, if it's colder there than a certain temperature, you gotta add add a dip that keeps it from freezing

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[@banjoboy8802]

Hi Michelle you guy's are really lucky you made it to Japan with that bad fuel. If your engine failed crossing the sea from Taiwan who knows how bad things could have become for you. The way I see it somehow you have to pump out the dirty fuel, clean out the tank and get some good clean fuel, bleed the fuel system to fix this serious problem and you definitely need to do this if you plan to sail the Pacific home to Canada. With the boat sitting in Japan for over a year means that most of the sediment in the fuel will have settled on the bottom of the fuel tanks. Better that you found this out before you set sail. I see many others share my views.

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[@SP6X6]

Your intro is a crack up.Very interesting video.Sound very frustrating.I have a simple welded alum Wooldlridge AK jet, small 17-6,with full bimney cover.River or small water type.They are made in Seattle,they make larger boats also.Scary,thing can go wrong so fast.I was in Glacier Park and high wind came up.I went to shore to self load, but wind was at back with 3'plus waves kiting low back of boat, my winch strap broke as I was hand winching with extra weight of water, pulled mt boat back out and sunk it.But I managed to get jeep in further with trailer and get to loaded, my stats where floating and I lost about $600 dollars af tackle,wnet washing away.Ive spent some time on trips in inside passage of AK,bow hunting ,access by small boat 14'.Some of the crossings are 3-4 mile, and you go far up bays, having to watch tide tables or your stranded.Theres no back up your miles and miles from civilization.We always brought a spare small motor, but that remained at camp.Most boater up there had 2 motors on their smaller boats.

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[@tearuapart1]

Boats are the gateway to the world. Fix the kinks and push it on. Maybe look at installing coarse pre filters (Filter bank) for the diesel. There is a way !! Good Luck

[@timcook-l6q]

Great video, never a dull moment when you're boating. Have fun Sayonara...;)

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[@josemena9118]

Good morning beautiful...we all love your videos out here in Pennsylvania and keep bringing them videos we love them...

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[@studioduco4968]

Welcome to boat life! Boats break down, they always do. If you know that, it's actually a lot of fun and adventure. 😅 Have a good time out there!

[@joemedcalf7732]

That is such an awesome vessel,

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[@robertgarcia7096]

Oh wow!! To have those blades on wrong. That would have ran me hot. I'd be yelling at those guys over the phone. Glad you made the suggestion. And good work, Donkey!" That is a major decision you guys have to make. I'm not much of a sailor so obviously I would say ship the boat home. I wouldn't want to get caught in a windstorm or in an adverse situation in the middle of the ocean. I'd rather work with it in safe harbor at home. Cheers from CC, TX.