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[@AlluringArctic]

Hey all. This was a pain in the butt to edit and took me such a long time to go over the material. I hope you enjoyed watch us get our hands dirty (except me, you noticed how I'm wearing the nitrile gloves all the time?!). After this we'll be sailing to Iceland and then we should be going back to good old Alluring Arctic videos with epic scenery, sailing, skiing, snow and winter! Have a good one everyone! PS. Huge thanks to Soni in Torshavn for help and mechanical knowledge!

[@djopdam199]

Just keep grinding you'll get there

[@stevenholton438]

Good work!

[@egreens8512]

all work and no play oh well , off piste soon :) enjoy , thanks for the un-alluring arctic boat yard :)

[@bryrensexton4618]

👍!!

[@gregorychaney7604]

Nicely done. 😃

[@gregorychaney7604]

I really enjoyed it when you said, "With the with the help of a chain puller, a bottle jack, a few long planks, and a bit of violence, and a Lot of Cursing we finally got it done." So well spoken! I'm glad you are in Iceland now. Cheers from Juneau Alaska Greg Chaney

[@sharkamov]

Even though this is strictly a 'boating channel', I can't except conveying my [personal] gratitude for the absolutely _stunning_ footage you incorporated from your hiking the Faroes!!! . . . 💓🙏 🇳🇴

[@elmerexpress]

Meeting and solving problems is one key part as of why I enjoy your vids so much. A calm and friendly atmosphere plus great photography/storytelling does the rest. So - keep the formula. It works great!

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks! i'll try.🤓

[@BrianSmith-yn2zg]

I agree, some go on and on and it gets boring. You did a good job in telling of the problem and kept it simple and to the point. Love your channel and look forward to what the future brings.

[@KevynSmith-s5j]

@@elmerexpress I concur

[@crestedtern1390]

Dont change how you make videos...u cannot please everybody...just keep it real....I personally really like your boat, location, and videos. Thankyou.

[@triciamcmillan9846]

The other day I came across this hilarious quote used by a boat owner as his sign off, “everything on your boat is broken - you just don’t know it yet”. It made me laugh out loud because I’m a new and relatively inexperienced owner of an old boat but I do know that there is always more to do and jobs are more often than not a bit more involved than seems at first. In the beginning I felt a bit inadequate because everyone else seemed to have such perfect boats but I stopped watching those channels 😂. Now I really love to see the reality of boat ownership (“a bit of violence and a lot of cursing” 😁). So, I enjoyed this video. I chuckled sympathetically during your struggles with the rudder and the damper, and chilled with you while you hiked in that glorious landscape. Sigh… perfect! ❤️

[@wheelmanv]

I used to have a power boat which would break every time I went on the water. Each time fixed an issue a new one would appear. Eventually the reverser broke, and I realized if I didn't fix it, then nothing else would break. For the whole season I couldn't reverse, but I didn't have to fix anything else.

[@SeaDarer]

As a mechanical engineer, your video quality (i.e. explanations and expressions of uncertainty) were quite good. You have a healthy perception of what you know and know that you don't know. This is an exceptional talent in any profession. I, for one could take a lot more, but expect that I would be in the minority. Overall though, well presented.

[@tomcooney183]

Agree!

[@kennethbailey6757]

Greetings from South Carolina U S A. I think you are quite a master at all aspects of sailing.Please don't sell yourself short on mechanics, I am enjoying all of your videos. I wish you the best and great sailing. I have 60 years of experience in medium and large power boats but have never set foot on a sailing vessel but I would be proud to be on board with you.

[@albertfunk1176]

The episode is very well done, not overloaded with technical details, but shows well with what effort must be expected when working on a ship. The footage of the hike is, as always, very impressive. Kudos

[@alnov91]

We like these videos. They are real. All your little problems are big fun for viewers.. silver lining is you may have avoided costly damages by discovering engine failures now. A true blessing. Ever thought of starting an interactive game with viewers? Winners can get sent memorabilia.

[@AlluringArctic]

hi, thanks a lot! what kind of game were you thinking of? i'm always looking for more ways to interact with viewers!

[@alnov91]

Yes this is a perfect question to post to your audience. They will tell you too. Any simple game is fun. Like taking guesses on what will break next, or who will get sea sick, or if the repair will create a 20m turn radius or a 15, whomever wins gets a prize. Prizes could literally be junk from the boat!!!

[@garyt534]

Considering all the challenges you faced, I think you stayed very composed and in control. Safe sails moving forward.

[@dogeye]

Funniest line- "....I'm not an expert in that so I don't know how much value I could have added by talking more crap." Amazing stuff all around. Really liked the rudder and guard details. Also the transmission work! You underestimate your own knowledge so any mechanical talk is value added! I enjoy the mechanics!

[@benduckx9367]

The repair was explained well and your video supported the repair. Good job!

[@AlluringArctic]

thank you!

[@mith5168]

One step at a time…you’ll be in Iceland with a safe boat - thanks for the effort on the video.

[@chadstinson9886]

Boat work videos are always good. Humans seem to enjoy the pain suffering and information that comes from them.

[@NC0Q]

I believe embracing unplanned adventures is a learned skill. I enjoy stories that delve into repairs; I’m an auto mechanic. This video had just enough detail to get us caught up without getting too boring for viewers who don’t care about the nuts and bolts of seafaring. I hope things have started going the way you want them to go. Thanks for posting! PS: I wear nitrile gloves at work constantly. You don’t want that stuff staining your skin!

[@Rennrogue]

Some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen! Beautifully edited too, thank you!

[@andreaspoppe]

Do not worry about not being an expert of all the things you do! You do not need to provide expert correct videos. Just document what you have done so we all can learn together with you.

[@feudiable]

Boat problems are part of boat life, and I'd love to see that too, what your thoughts are and how you end up fixing things! You're such a humble guy I'm sure you could tell us a lot more than you claim:) Keep up the great work!

[@sailinglatis]

This episode was a great catch up. Wow 2 months. A job well done. Thank you and I am looking forward to the next adventure.

[@jderrida69]

Well done. It would be easy to be overwhelmed with minor details, but you kept the video moving forward with the right balance.

[@Jacobbosland]

I like your videos man and If you don't know stuff and you pretend you do there is always a person that knows more about a particular subject so I respect you for knowing what you know and admitting to what you don't know. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming! Safe travels!

[@crelark]

Dealing with technical problems and maintenance is of real interest to any sailor. Well done!

[@SkyofDread]

I saw Arktika dry docked next to Uma a few weeks back! Nice to see two sailing channels I watch docked next to each other, even if you guys didn't meet or know one another. Cheers

[@AlluringArctic]

hey! Yeah Uma was there during early spring, unfortunately we weren't in Norway back then..

[@victormagnusson244]

Thanks for the video. You explained the mechanical problems clearly. You are fortunate to be in a place with knowledgeable people to repair the vessel . Looking forward to your next video.

[@PhilipLaLonde]

Sailing is boat work. I think you did a fantastic job. That boat is lucky to have you aboard!

[@clayfarnet970]

I understood everything perfectly because I know less than you do about boat work. Great video. 👍👍👍

[@stinkintoad]

Your edit was spot on. Just enough mechanical stuff to show real world cruising issues!

[@davidbroman8391]

I think you showed enough video of what you were doing and your thought process and how you solved your problems. Well done!

[@tree4408]

So sorry for see mechanical problems. But you and Sophie were warm, dry and saw some beautiful land! Thanks. 🤠

[@ralfhoehne1927]

When you have a channel that has such longevity content can get stale. Not from a standpoint of good content but maybe from the standpoint of the viewer watching the same style video over and over. Its nice to see content that you are not an expert in. Freshens things up a bit. Nice job on the quality of video.

[@midgoog2]

#1 It is your channel. #2 It is your decision what content and detail is presented. #3 You have 70K subscribers so your audience is liking what they see. Why change something that doesn't need fixing ? Cheers from South Australia Eric

[@MiQBohlin]

Ha! This made totally sense and the most important thing wasn't about the technical issues, it was about your frustration. You made that very clear 👍 Thnx for sharing!

[@dianab8008]

It’s good seeing the things that go wrong and what happens, how you deal with it, how you fix it. Or get help fixing it. This is more natural . Helps us to learn too.

[@mwmentor]

Good job… for someone who isn’t into technical videos of this variety, i thought you did a great job. You managed to convey the issues and the struggle to resolve them really well. So, keep off videoing your maintenance when it happens… i found it interesting and informative. 👍😃

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

One week to stretches to 2 1/2 months. You're frustration level must have been through the roof ! Glad it worked out. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Stay safe.

[@magswilliams1216]

Most of us are not experts at fixing boats and although boat fixing is not my favourite thing you seem to remain calm throughout your suffering :-) It was good to watch a team get on a just do it without whining and angst. Well you might have been swearing off camera but you didn't put us through it :) Thank you for a good and interesting video and the black sheep were cool too.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

You seemed to be interested in what people find interesting in videos. I like the adventure aspect (story of what happened in the adventure) as well as seeing personalities of characters coming out.

[@brunsonr]

Just the right amount of boat work. Sail-on!

[@kestreljc1559]

Thank you for allowing us to share in your adventures. I'd say I look forward to meeting you in harbor one day, but I hate the cold! :-)

[@AnatomyLab]

Nice Video! Good you re back on track!

[@nelson3406]

You did fine with your technical video. Keep smiling!

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks Nelson!

[@mahelbcn]

We like you speaking about mechanics, more than an expert!!

[@AlluringArctic]

hi Manue, thanks for the compliment..! :D

[@m2useinu]

I think the two of you did the owners of that vessel a huge favor. Absolutely immense. Doubtful they are equipped to handle all of the delays and repairs that you've had to deal with

[@stephen6378]

The edit was a good condensed summary of what happened, nice video

[@Outrageousconduct]

2.5 months wow that's crazy Life in the arctic huh ,Fantastic video

[@PAS_2020]

Your lady is phenomenal. Not only is she strong, she has the exact perseverance that you need in a companion. What a team the two of you are❗️ As a fluffy American couch potato, I can only dream as I follow you through your adventures❗️💭

[@rondejoux8006]

My experience in the trade, which is all my life, fixing things is really very easy, Its the diagnoses and knowing which part to fix is the hard part. Then the customer wants it done quick as possible at an affordable cost. Its a very hard equation to get right. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@SeaDarer]

As long as the trailing strut is round it will not affect the directional control. If it has any form that is less than circular it will bias the direction (presumably straight). A circular strut will shed vortexes but should allow you full steering. A good aeronautical engineer will be able to validate this.

[@rockshelter]

The editing is very good! I am glad you persisted and solved the problems. Frustrating, it must be, but very interesting technical stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks Trond and thanks for watching!

[@ericcsuf]

As an engineer, I always want to know more, but I have no problem with your descriptions of repairs. It's not a repair channel, it's a sailing channel. Your explanations are well presented and well documented. A very small gripe, though. I could do with a little less full screen talking head, and a little more camera on the subject with your voice over narration. It's not a criticism so much as a matter of style. On a large screen your head becomes very large and appears to challenge the viewers personal space :) Probably only me, though. I love your channel and I especially like seeing you and Sohvi working together. She's quiet, but her adventurous spirit shines through. You make a good team.

[@paulstearns5514]

I think that what many enjoy is the every day struggle we all deal with and how we deal with them. I enjoy your content and your attitude . I Really enjoy your story telling . We have to say what you do is not easy!

[@ronriley1533]

The thing I like most about your content is that you know what you are talking about, to be able to confine yourself to this is a rare talent.

[@rickdewitt600]

Good advertisement for thee Faroe Islands. Good place to visit in the summer.

[@DB-gr7ch]

Well...one great thing came of that long 2 months you had to hang around......on that hike you took, you got a great drone shot for geology buffs!! These islands are of volcanic origin, and there's a fantastic drone shot looking down on textbook columnar basalt formation at 4:29. So that's pretty sweet!

[@kenmcvie6350]

I enjoy the maintenance part of the videos [I'm a auto mechanic by trade] but also enjoy the rest of your adventures. The views from the hikes are very good, & I appreciate that, as I go hiking here in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.

[@shreksswamp9001]

Juho, there are a heap of sailing channels doing boat work videos. You don't need to do them as well. They do get boring after a while. However, there is one thing that you and Sohvi are doing that the majority are not, and that is sailing way up north in a much colder and more hostile environment. Do us all a favour and bring us more videos of you and Sohvi's journeys and adventures, into the north. I am getting tired of the Bahamas and Caribbean. It's time for some channels to show us other places in the world, which is what you are doing. So do what you do best, which is explore the north and also the snowfields for some skiing videos. You are both doing a great job and I find your videos very entertaining, well, that is until you spend too much time talking to the camera when we could have Sohvi taking the camera a bit more. Now that would be good.

[@jennifermackinnon6982]

I really enjoyed and I don't know anything about boats or mechanics ...too much technical stuff and I fast forward. Anyway this gave me a laugh, not in a bad way. Keep on keeping on. Your boat is so unique and you guys too.😁

[@AlluringArctic]

hi Jennifer. Thanks a lot. I'm a boat person and I still skip the boat work stuff... but I know some people enjoy that. Thanks for watching! :)

[@shaunroberts9361]

O my gosh. I cannot believe that. I am so sorry this has happened. You've did fine.

[@TheStunlaw1]

Thanks Juho and Sofi for a great effort all round. Cool Calm and Collected?

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks for watching! the non-collected moments were not shown filmed, unfortunately! :P

[@lzcrazyzl6443]

What beautiful photography. Thanks so much for sharing with us 🇺🇸.

[@panda55ism]

Very good video,,,reminds me ,during our trip from Canada BC to Türkiye (2012-2017)On the way to Philippines from Palau engine broke ,and we arrive to Davao only with sails. Then we overhaul the engine took over the workshop ,We stayed in Samal islands at Oceanview marina for 10 months. We are in Türkiye now ❤🇹🇷

[@aaronr.9644]

I enjoy the video. I do enjoy watching boat work videos quite a bit though. I would probably have enjoyed more footage of the work you folks did.

[@roncanizares9966]

Your engine experience is another example of the old saying: "If it were easy, one couldn't call it life".

[@johncarlson610]

Soni, you are the best!

[@pauls4708]

its your story so you have the right to tell it as you see fit.I found it interesting!

[@ACsailing]

I think you did a great job putting this video together. I little bit of hiking mixed with boat work. Keep up the great work.

[@kevgermany]

Great job on the techie stuff and boatwork. Glad it's sorted now. Love the title.

[@davidc6510]

Wow more bad luck with the new sail / motor boat. Lets hope you finally got it all sorted out. For someone not very knowledgeable about boat work videos you gave a decent explanation we could all follow. Absolutely beautiful drone footage of the coast line of the Faroe Islands. Wishing you all the best and thanks for sharing!

[@blainebroderick2082]

All part of the adventure. Enjoy life you guys. Cheers

[@KevynSmith-s5j]

Clear and accurate troubleshoot, I'm sure it'll be a benefit to someone with a similar problem. Personally I'm a mechanic by trade but don't have much diesel or boat experience so for me it SUPER useful to see the differences here and there between marine and automotive setups it's fascinating

[@brianmcintyre6407]

Apparently your video editing is solid because you got a new subscriber. I'm happy to be a part of your journey.

[@robynanderson1263]

Great video, keep going just as you are, love it.

[@AlluringArctic]

hi Robyn, thanks a lot!

[@mwcinci]

I enjoy seeing the trials and tribulations of a live aboard boat. Time to.. Break Out Another Thousand!

[@mallory0322]

You're always through and detailed when explaining your process regarding upkeep.. Appreciate all your efforts when producing these videos. Absolutely gorgeous hike!! Lovely week to you and Sohvi💮🏵️💮🏵️

[@donphobos]

I have really liked this video, as well. The engine clutch adapter part has been interesting, great that you could find an adapter in the end.

[@TomBeck007]

Not a mariner, but an aviator, and enjoy getting educated on boats. I can see the value of having two engines ... aside from the obvious redundance ... because in this case it allowed you to compare the offending part with the good one from the other engine. I have had two engine failures in twin engine aircraft ... and the other one saved the day on both occasions! Further, both environments can be very dangerous ... and know that being 10,000 over the bottom of the ocean scares me far more than being 10,000 feet over land ... mainly because there aren't creatures in the intervening altitudes who are happy to have me for lunch! LOL. Good luck in your travels, and I will enjoy going along on those as well.

[@ramsaymillar1948]

I think you did pretty well explaining the work you did on the engine. In fact I would have liked even more of an explanation of what happened in the two months it took to repair the fault. However I can well understand that you must have been frustrated with the problems and the delays. Keep up the good work enjoying your channel.

[@fgansell]

Good you got it sorted eventually. Well done

[@Valdo8812]

9:05 Wow for a moment I just realize the Bad luck is not only on my back, bro. I feel you. We are doing different project, man man how hard anyway I am watching you from the first video and bro you earn my Patreon 😊

[@CameronOgilvie1]

Cursing is MANDATORY for boatwork. The project is not complete without it.

[@jmunozar]

reaallyy liked the work boat video, of course is your call to make boat work videos, but i personally like them a lot for learning not only from experts but also from mistakes!, at the very least for example I learned that those type of engines need a really beefy clutch plates vs the Sachs one you installed the first time. As always, always enjoying your videos; thanks a lot for sharing! =)

[@giedriuspetrikenas3961]

Real life... real sailing... really good video :)

[@1biggun712]

Great video! Keep on keeping on top of the waves 🤠👍

[@mslcreative]

Video was great,, easy to follow what you were doing with the damper plate, I know this as a pressure plate in vehicle engines. Nothing seems straight forward from diagnosis to fix thee is always a challenge attached, parts difficult to find etc. Really like you videos, not seen all of them but slowly going through them. Thank you and keep going

[@tropicalbluwaters]

I liked this video with all of the details about your engine and rudder. This is the kind of thing that I see on sailboat channels with one million followers. It was also great to see that your girlfriend helps you with nearly everything. You are truly blessed to have her in your life.

[@harveywebb6776]

You’re doing GREAT and THANKYOU

[@IrenESorius]

Its a true fact that cursing and swearing helps, favorably in Swedish, Finnish, Russian or French language. It seems to have both a lubricating and force multiplying way,, 😅!!! Cheers and all the best to you from Sweden, and may all the worlds luck be with y´all,, 🍻😎👍‍‍.

[@AlluringArctic]

hi Irene. Yeah we prefer Finnish of course, but any of the options you mentioned are definitely better than cursing in English! :D

[@hurri7720]

Merellä ei mikään pelaa kiroilematta. Said the old seaman. Which Google translates to "Nothing at sea plays without cursing.". But the plays should in this case be "works".

[@IrenESorius]

@@AlluringArctic Yess! The English are the most non innovative linguistic poor ones on planet Earth i think. Very few native English speakers know more than their own language. A state that infallable will lead to linguistic decline. All my friends from Finland, and they are quite a few, are exellent inventors when it comes to new intriguing ways to use curses and swearwords. I like that. 🥰 🍻😎👍‍‍

[@IrenESorius]

@@hurri7720 Often true words of wisdom, Hurri. Cheers,, 🍻😎👍‍‍!

[@grahamatsea3575]

Excellent.....I really enjoyed learning with you.

[@jeffdutton2374]

Well done, my level of editing.

[@Mark-ct5dh]

I thought you did ok on this one. Only so much you can show from a small engine space. I liked this one. It helped explain your time in the Faroe Islands! I thought Sophie’s comment about installing the rudders herself was very funny 😁

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

Well done. You are a very good problem solver.

[@tomtrevessey3620]

love your energy and persistence !

[@norvynhill]

Hell yes. Love all your videos and can't wait for more. I am still binge watching / trying to catch up on all your others but keep at it. Till the next one!

[@chhindz]

Liked the video, just dropped anchor made coffee and watched

[@timothytrespas]

More video of you all working on and fixing things engines etc. Thanks!

[@billedgecombe9040]

great video ,stay safe

[@2212db]

2:36 "a bit of violence and lots of cursing" is sometimes the best way to get work done :)

[@KevynSmith-s5j]

Sometimes a BFH is the only tool for the job

[@2212db]

@@KevynSmith-s5j it's every engineer's number one tool. Alternatively called a smacky stick around here. Or a persuader

[@KevynSmith-s5j]

@@2212db hahaha smacky stick that's a new one for me but pursuader I've heard

[@Ivanskrakow]

That is exactly how you can use a side grinder, if you have experience ! So good job

[@fxpthl]

Well sir, thank goodness that Dutch company had one in stock! Looking forward to you getting back out there and onto your next adventure!