How We Like to Spend Our Weekends | Boat Life Ep. 46

[@roncoderre]

As somebody who suffered hearing damage some years ago, I really appreciate your attention to sound details: crinkling, chopping, sprinkling, scraping, pouring, sizzling, tapping, creaking, rubbing... I miss so many of life's sounds; your channel is a gift. Thank you.

[@WildWeRoam]

Ron, thank you so much for writing this message. We are beyond humbled that you enjoy our videos so much--we love the various sounds of life and highlighting them in our videos, but had never even considered that those details could mean that much. Thank you for sharing these kind words of your experience with our videos, and sending you our love 🤗💕

[@KishanthJavegar]

This is a beautiful message and reminder Ron...glad to hear that your hearing is better now! 🙃

[@thisismyname3328]

@@WildWeRoam I'm hard of hearing, so you having CC is always both useful and less isolating, rather than the channels that have either automated captions, or nothing at all, the fact that you include such detail makes my day that much brighter

[@Amanda-vz9kr]

Hey Dana and Lou! Once again i'm here to thank you both for the weekly uploads, we as viewers can clearly see all the effort and love you both put into the videos, the necklaces, the editing... I'm from Brazil and things are really bad here, which makes my depression and anxiety much worse. Your videos are like a breath of fresh air every week, you have no idea how much they mean to me. I appreciate all the hard work and all the love you put into the videos, into Penelope and the thirst you have for life and adventure. You inspire me weekly. Thank you.

[@WildWeRoam]

Amanda, thank you so much for taking the time to write this message ♥️ We are truly so humbled that our videos can be a source of calm for you amidst everything. Really, sending you suuuuch a massive hug and all our love to you in Brazil ♥️♥️♥️

[@aaronskiles87]

Please, do consider this: when making any exterior holes that expose the boat’s wooden core, like under the pedestal metal legs, drill oversized holes, epoxy the holes, then drill your correct sized holes. This will protect your boats wooden core from any moisture. 5200 and butle tape will fail you in these senarios. Everything is looking great!!!

[@QuelsConvos]

Can't believe I'm watching you guys build your dream boat after having only heard you guys talk about how it's something you've wanted to do one day back in Ody. Love the dedication and motivation, very inspiring :)

[@BuzzyMartin]

This honestly is starting to feel like a TV show - I can't believe the dedication it must take to edit and upload such long videos consistently EVERY WEEK! I have trouble sticking to a schedule on my channel of every two weeks (and it's been five now for me because of exams). I've been following you guys since Ody's construction & really appreciate the dedication you have to video making,, keep it up 🥰🥰

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much, Martin!! Making videos was pretty much our first love, even before the cooking and the van life and travels, and it feels extra special when others recognize that meta part of our videos, thank you 🤗💕 Wishing you all the best with your exams!!! Sending you our love!!! 🤗

[@ashleyknipschield8275]

Hey, chef from Madison WI here and I come for the food content! The way you guys eat is so exciting and I love seeing what new things you're trying out every week!

[@WildWeRoam]

No way!! That is such high praise, thank you so much, Ashley!! Really happy we can be a source of inspiration with our cooking, too, that was the original focus of our channel yeeears ago 🤗💕 sending our love to you in Madison!!

[@denisasom]

I think you’re the only youtubers who’s schedule I remember, and I am always so excited on Tuesday 😄

[@MirjamMartens]

Lol, same here

[@tomatobrush3283]

You should checkout the other sailing channels.

[@crystalboychuk7224]

The best part of Tuesday!

[@aishawaterman492]

same!

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw, thanks so much Denisa, and everyone else who commented here!! That honestly means so much 🤗💕 We are so glad you like the videos. Hope you are all having a nice week, sending our love!!

[@PeterKNoone]

When you were ripping up that mount point with a screwdriver it looked like a Smiley Face was being murdered :| Congrats on the progress...so fun to watch. Your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@richardboody6709]

Can't wait to see you two back on the water!!! It's nice to see you both again

[@KishanthJavegar]

I'm still amazed by and love that you guys are working so hard to make all your dreams come true from living creatively, to owning a van and now preparing to sail across the world! You guys are truly inspiring. Please keep the stories coming. 😊🙌

[@gingergolden2543]

dinner looked yummy! We add lime juice and cilantro to our rice for tacos and it is a game changer! I love watching your progression, Penelope is really starting to come together. Congrats!

[@bajaboolie]

Frannerd t-shirt ! It’s so cute on you!

[@WildWeRoam]

Yes!! It's really one of my favorites 🤗💕 thank you!!

[@naeoreianteso262]

I love your passion for the boat🤗

[@kaitlynrenee7927]

I know it’s only by a few minutes but the extra time on this video was so nice! Love the long videos!

[@stacyurban4970]

What??!! No snack before you get started?? ❤️

[@ikka7787]

The best part of tuesday is a new video from you guys! So calming and beautifully put together as always... Loved the transition walking from the house, cut to climbing the ladder by the boat, really clever and smooth.

[@gollibee]

The interior is so beautiful!! So excited for your kitchen to come together and to see a boat life what I eat in a day!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

This channel is actually interesting. I'm liking the Tuesday 11am Eastern Standard Time uploads.

[@richmondkelly4167]

Lou ... all of your work is coming to fruition and is looking true to tradition! Awesome interior work!

[@haimaelsayed]

You bring positivity, peace and hope. God bless you!

[@pawlet]

I can see Grit seashells in your future. ❤️🤗

[@sdfsdf1714]

Lou!!! your tattoos look GREAT

[@silvanocometta9760]

Hi there, here a hint for you: When drilling a hole in a pipe / tubing, always drill it from below not above. Water from salty spray or from washing the boat will go down inside and ruin the boat along the way if the hole is on the top of the tubing. Stay safe, Silvano

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

Lou's catchphrase: "alllllRIGHT"

[@woolypuffin392]

That T-Shirt is so cute Dina! Would you concider doing Mech with a few of your drawings on Tshirts?

[@chrisshaw4689]

Great video , cheers both ;).

[@cgilfoy2768]

Have you thought of hinging your table , like a drop leaf for better access to your new fridge?

[@svbarryduckworth628]

WOW! The interior is looking really great! We have not had the greatest success in matching the original Hallberg-Rassy finish with the new mahogany trim we have installed here and there. Maybe you could post the secret although there probably are not all that many other Rasmus owners following your channel :D We really love our new refrigerator. It is a game-changer after only 4 months with it now. I don't know how we survived for three years without it. Not having to get ice every couple of days really limited us and all the meltwater was hard on the fresh veggies. Does the navpod spin so it can be viewed from the forward part of the cockpit? When the autopilot is running and it is rough and/or rainy with spray everywhere it is nice to be as forward as possible under the sprayhood and dodger. We have a Furuno autopilot with a tiny knob at the cockpit nav desk and it is like a second little helm wheel station up there for us. We use an Android phone or a tablet running Navionics in a holder at the helm and have our marine chartplotter in the nav desk panel with the autopilot control and the engine control panel. It is nice having multiple charts at different zoom levels going at the same time, especially in tricky inland waterways and inlets. It is also handy to have another tablet or phone for one of us doing last-minute research on anchorages, marinas, nav alerts and other stuff on the charts while the other helms and navigates on a different device. A new route or waypoints can even be sent from the phone to the plotter using the network. Handy. While you are sewing the cushions maybe make a cover for the helm pedistal/binnacle and wheel that protects all of that from rain and sun when you are not under way. Ours goes way down to the bottom near the sole and has just one long zipper at the forward side. It takes only a couple of seconds to put it on or take it off yet because it is snug at the bottom the wind could never take it with the zipper closed. We have the original wooden wheel and not the stainless option, so it is even more susceptible to the weather, but even so keeping yours out of the elements and sun will keep it fresh. We also made a matching snap-on cover for the cockpit nav desk to protect the engine panel, autopilot, and chartplotter from the sun. Maybe it will even hide all those expensive electronics from prying eyes at a free wall or bulkhead when we are away for a few hours. The same goes for covering the helm and your chartplotter. Where are you guys mounting your radar dome? We don't have radar yet. It is a future upgrade and we are wondering where the best place to mount it is on a Rasmus. Will it fit on the arch without blocking the solar panels?

[@wabiiiii]

Hi guys! I'm one of those subscribers who watch religiously but never comments :) At 7:21 you can see a cap was left open on the back of the Garmin chart. I guess it's waterproof since the sides are made of rubber.... or maybe you noticed by now, but I'm just commenting cause it made me anxious lol Great video, as usual :)

[@jolly9872]

Well noticed! 👍🏻

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw, thank you, well spotted!! We really appreciate you not only watching our content but watching OUT for us, too 🤗💕 That is so sweet of you!!! Sending you our love!!!

[@wabiiiii]

@@WildWeRoam Aw, thanks for the reply! It totally made my day 💕 Love from Argentina!

[@leles5959]

I love the vibes you guys have 🥰 makes me so happy ❤️🙆‍♀️

[@sophiae9464]

Hey! I‘ve been watching your videos for years and totally love them. You‘re such an inspiration. Dana, would you like to tell me where your jacket is from? Greetings, Sophia

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Gosh that dinner looks good! Such a lovely video, it's so fun to watch your progress. Fair winds in all your efforts! Namaste to you both, and all watching.

[@OneDawn4All]

So, So satisfying and spirit- feeding!!💗

[@8537able]

Good video. Interresting. Don’t forget to put electrical grease on each connection.

[@Paul_Crosbie]

Love you guys… just such positive energy😀

[@JP-NL]

The new furniture looks so good! I really love following the proces of upgrading the boat and seeing it change every episode. Great job again on the amazing video! I feel so relaxed after watching one of your video’s in the morning with a hot cup of tea. Thank you!

[@matwilliams4608]

i would clap it down at the back the compass stand onto the bar going across it and make it stronger .

[@divekatdreaming]

The mahogany looks great! I am so impressed with Lou's carpentry skills! While you are still in the US, take the opportunity to get vaccinated. You don't know what entry requirements you will face to get into various countries and you have the time now to do it.

[@heatherleys]

I'm curious what work you would have left out on the boat if you had gone sailing last winter? All of the work you're doing seems essential for living on the boat.

[@WildWeRoam]

Honestly, we wonder the same. It was an emotionally hard decision at the time, but in the end, we are so unbelievably glad we took this time! Thanks so much for following along! Hope you have a lovely week 🤗💕

[@alantyrell41]

You need a synthetic rubber grommet on the hole in the tubes else cables will rub on the metal through vibration.

[@reggaespiritdance]

Keep rocking it! Cheers

[@darknstormyimages]

Can't wait for you to hit the water and watch your adventures. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jolly9872]

Penelope looks so beautiful guys! So good that you decided to renovate the boat before sailing off! Penelope must feel so loved 🥰 She will love you back so much 🙂 So nice to know that the previous owner is still very helpful. 👍🏻 Lou, it's good that you are not claustrophobic, climbing into that small space to look at the wires. 😧 Looking forward to seeing the finishing touches like...the cushions!!! 😄 How fun to be able to play chess online with Patreon members. Makes me wanna learn to play chess as well 😄 Thanks again for another uplifting video and good luck with all you do. Much love 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🌻 (watch the comment of Ana Hernandez about the left open cap!)

[@paulhulley5969]

Been following you since the van build, your doing so well now on the boat, love your vid, happy days

[@alvaplays7833]

Yay I'm here early 🥰🥰 discovered you in vanlife, years ago.. enjoy your boat life and stay safe, happy and I love 💓 sending love all the way from the other side of the world

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much, Kat!! Sending you heaps of love right back 🤗💕

[@sailingvesselsouthernlady447]

The fridge was a game changer on our boat. No more hauling ice!

[@jennieevans5465]

I just left a difficult marriage. I’m 51 but still have hope for what you two have!❣️❣️❣️

[@33jayy]

I usually don't like long videos but this one literally changed my mind. Such an awesome video. And congrats Lou on winning the chess tournament 👍🥇😅

[@20kjw]

It’s no longer winter - when are you guys taking to the water? - I’m getting so excited for you! Oh and top tip for getting more juice out of lemons and limes- pop in the microwave for 15 seconds!

[@Julia_Berrrlin]

I wish you would take a look at sailing umas beginnings, they do a lot of boat work and I feel like it would help you guys a lot to see their little bits and tricks

[@chowe81]

Such a beautiful couple, glad to admit that I'm a little envious and hope to find what you both have! Love the channel x

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw, thank you so much for the kind words, Craig! Sending you our love 🤗💕

[@chowe81]

@@WildWeRoam thank you Dana (and not forgetting Lou, of course haha) looking forward to the next installment x

[@judiwilson9229]

Hey guys where you pulled the wires up though pipe did you protect them from sharp edge of pipe??? I know you did 😀😀

[@missprettyonabudget]

Hi Dana and Lou, I enjoyed today's video very much. Fun fact, my uncle may he RIP was a chess tournament player for many years who competed with people from all over Europe at a national level. I remember when going up to visit my aunt and uncle who lived in north Bulgaria always had a chess at the table. It was wooden and always smelled nice, you know the smell of old wood is just bringing so many memmories. We played so many times, he took me to see future champions for the region when growing up and that was one of the best gifts.Sadly non of my friends likes or plays chess. And I have not had a partner to play with since 2014 as that is the last time we played with my uncle, you can learn so much about this game, it is really beautiful game, Stan is not really in to it so here we don't really play it either🥺 Seeing this made me genuinely happy and brought such a good memory in my heart! I am not bad but rusty now. Thank you for bringing that memory in to my heart and mind! Have a great week friends, stay safe and yess I am making the tacos for dinner 😊😊😊🌷🌷🌷! As always sending sunshine from rainy&windy Oklahoma! Nat&Stan P.s. I have asked before forgive me I promise I am not a stalker but what if I'd like to send you something how do I do so? I saw stuff for the kitchen and perhaps I'd like to send you something small but from heart for the boat 😊😊😊

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw Nat, thank you so much for sharing those beautiful memories of your uncle!! He sounds like he was an incredible person (and player!!) Totally get what you mean with the smells--it's incredible how you can simply smell something and then suddenly be awash in the emotions of memory. Thank you for sharing that 💕 And also thank you so much for offering to send us something!! That is sooo kind of you!! At the moment though we are not quite sure ourselves--there is a bit of a delay between when we film videos and when we upload, so we are actually not going to be in our house for too much longer, yay! But thank you so much for thinking about us, that is incredibly kind 💕 But really, even just the super kind and motivating words you often share puts a smile on my face like you don't even know 🤗💕 Thank you so much, sending you and Stan our love!!!

[@missprettyonabudget]

@@WildWeRoam Good morning lovely family! You made me cry good tears this morning, thank you for being so kind to me! I am so happy to see your comment just now. It made my week so much brighter what can I say :) Sometimes you just feel connected with humans, and I enjoy seeing every video you make and I feel you are similar to us. You are good and kind people and we need more of that in the world right 😊😊😊 It is a journey on our own being here in Oklahoma as well, because we frankly don't have lots of friends around! Thus many hobbies like sewing, gardening and such occur haha. I gave up on vlogging when we moved in the USA, due to unknown and new environment. We adopted 3 cats so at least we hope we hope we did a good thing to offer them a good life, we did so because like Dana I was close to a cat back home-Rodney, sadly he could not come with us because he had heart issues. But every little counts right?! I understand, on the video/post location part. Thank you for getting back with me on that. It makes total sense. It was just genuine offer when I saw the renovation and decoration part, I though I must send them something handmade for the new place. After all thats why we are human right :) I will continue sharing and supporting as much as I can as well as Stan! We can't wait to see the next episode as always, and can't wait to see your new adventure! Thank you for bringing those joyful memories to me again 🌸🌸🌸 Sending a smile from what is today sunny Oklahoma haha. You never know whit this State haha! Enjoy the day 🌻🌻🌻

[@Regz45channel]

great idea friends

[@garyfroeschner2523]

Good stuff.

[@TheGeorgecollier]

Hi there just not to sure if you installed a grommet where the cables enter the pipe I would hate for you to loose your chart plotter due to chafe on the cables

[@mocreatie-maike3751]

Love your cat T Dana!

[@TheFemkeJansen]

I was thinking the same! Where is it from?

[@WildWeRoam]

It's from our lovely friend and illustrator Frannerd 🤗💕

[@WildWeRoam]

And thank you for the compliment 🤗

[@Natalie-nomadRDN]

Wait.. fork and knife with tacos?? 😋🌮

[@kamw73]

Was that Arianna? I love her! I love the reminder to meditate and do yoga. No matter how much is happening it's always worth it and really does set the tone for the day. As a vegan, I always, always appreciate the food content too. Everything is coming together so well on the boat. It looks amazing and I cannot wait to see the finished cushions.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much, Kam!! And yes, totally agree--initially setting up the yoga and meditation habit may take time, but now that we have it in place, I realize how important it is on the rare occassions when we can't stick to it and see how not having done it effects the rest of the day! Thank you so much for watching, sending you our love!! 🤗💕

[@CiaraD4life]

Anyone else just hear Effie Trinket from hunger games every time they say Mahogany 😂

[@spiritflower6640]

I always enjoy your videos! thank you for these wonderful creations :) I was interested to hear more about the securing of the final Podium thing with the navigation station LOL I forgot what its called! Question-So that 4000 adhesive is enough to seal the holes for many years to come, so that no water enters from life in the water, degrading anything in between or underneath?

[@anouk7036]

when are you guys planning on leaving officially?

[@amandaspindel512]

What stain did you use on the mahogany that matches so well? I have a Rasmus and have not been able to match the colors.

[@IrishLegend64]

Amazing!!

[@RaisingRoosters123]

It looks like Lou's back is doing well since the fast he did (that was one of the first videos I watched of you guys!) Have you done an update on that?

[@bringthewind3915]

Hi Guys, Great video! We’ve been watching since getting into sailing. We are from Alberta Canada and sail fresh water lakes. Question... Dana what brand and where did you get your dagger earrings? My wife made a comment and I might try to snag her a pair! Thanks!

[@adnanabdillahghifari720]

Nice!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks, Adnan!! 🤗💕

[@k.4057]

❤❤❤❤

[@reidh]

Hi!

[@beth5712]

Hi 👋

[@WildWeRoam]

Hiya 🤗💕 Hope you are having a nice day, Beth!!

[@marksmith2237]

Good to see you both still smiling. A project that big can be discouraging, don't think I could keep so cheerful. At least your not living in it, like the van. Have you set a date for launch? It seems you've timed it about right, if it's quite soon. The world is going to he'll in a hand cart, so to speak, covid, the economy, prices, blah blah. Sail off into the sunset and leave this all behind, and don't forget to take animals with you two by two, like Noah. Mark in England

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you very much for the kind words, Mark! Indeed, there are a looot of steps (so much organization, ha!). A friend who is a psychologist once told me that anxiety and excitement are remarkably similar experiences in the brain (almost the same). So if you ever feel anxious with a large project (particularly one that is very important to you) then you can try to flip the anxiety into excitment by really focusing on how wonderful your hard work will be once you are done. And then try to have fun in the moment 🤗💕 sometimes easier said than done, of course!! Thank you so much for following along, and we wish you all the best with any projects you are working on!! Sending our love!!

[@professorlaffmoore6970]

You kids are so beautiful...

[@gouda2872]

Tuesday Morning routine ENGAGE!

[@allied1394]

I could live in a van or a truck wouldn’t bother me at all but something about boats I’d never live on a boat just the smells and motion of the water is not for me. We have a 30foot Grady white center console take it out with my wife and 2 girls then go home at the end of the day

[@WildWeRoam]

Even going out on your Grady-White for the day with your family sounds like such a nice experience!! We wish you tons of fun with your family out on your boat this summer 🤗💕

[@karenthomas1456]

You were so excited about having the fridge, it's a shame you don't have room for a freezer.

[@chazington1405]

I genuinely love this channel but I sense that she is a little controlling. I don't doubt their happiness one bit. It just feels like she kind of forces what she wants in passive ways. Example: the wiring. He wanted to get the wiring done from the beginning of the day but toward the end of the day she kept pushing to be done rather than do what he had set his kind to. This has happened a few times through this journey.

[@listay1]

You're literally seeing a snippet of their lives. Sometimes its a matter of safety and leaving jobs until the next day can be the best decision for the day. Dana and Lou don't have to share their lives with you, they choose to. You're not obliged to watch. If you don't like them, don't watch.

[@Chippylala]

do you not realise what time it was when they finished? I bet if if they were swapped you wouldn't think of Lou being 'controlling'