“I’M GOING TO DO THE BEST I CAN” FAMOUS LAST WORDS…

[@BruceDWolcott]

When you start to ferment " Uncle Hoochie" do not seal the tops tight ,it can explode the bottle, plastic container. We put a large balloon on the top. It filled with gas from the fermentation and kept out the bad stuff in the air to keep it pure. You can make wine also, it just needs to ferment longer. ENJOY!

[@daveepperson3469]

The large balloon on the top is wonderful idea to take up the excess CO2. If you leave it cracked open you run the risk of ruining the batch by letting in Oxygen, if you leave it shut it can burst the container. A balloon or a small airlock device over the top of the bottle will save you from stinky brew.

[@havoc_64]

Exactly, most of us home brewers have air locks that we put vodka or another clean spirit in so that the must can ferment. The sedement is dead yeast hulls and solids from the ginger.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Love the balloon. When I have not had an air lock available I have used cotton wool soaked in vodka.

[@williamstreet4304]

Good advice. My dad and I managed to explode about 4 gallons in the wellhouse when I was much younger. Dad's gone now. But I will never forget the day they exploded. Dad said that the intact bottles had to be drunk. I was probably 16 at the time. But it was a good time. Fortunately it was one of the few times Dad let me sleep in.

[@mykgrauss9872]

Good advice.

[@MrFroglips69]

It's almost like watching a comedy show following you two. Just love it. You're the best.

[@ahazureus]

🤣🤣🤣 Comedy, YES, Love it. With a wonderful bonus, yup, a perfect little bonus. 😍

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

For sure 😂😂 in a good way 👏😉🫣😝😝✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@andrewnims8175]

Now that you are back in Puerto Rico, you can get an anchor windlass with a chain stopper installed. You need to do this for safety reasons.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

If you prep an old dish towel ( boil it in clean water, let it cool, squeeze out the water air dry in the 🌞 sun. Use that towel to filter the hooch. 👍. Use honey instead of sugar for a better fermentation. 🍻 Enjoy. 🤗.⛵

[@4x4_Adventures]

I love your channel! Every time I watch It I'm laughing

[@jayherdt1]

Loving Matt owning the mangroves. Kristin spinning the chill vibes and kini's

[@cosmoslogic9088]

I said before and I will say it again you two are the top sailing trio including Bear on youtube honestly

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@rezawaheed8879]

laughed all the way...still laughing...man dolphin and lobster girl/mr hoochie and the seeweed ...number 1 guys 😂

[@stephensmith9736]

LOL. Matt is really funny. Cracking me up you two!

[@hardpass9855]

Y’all we need to get more subscribers for these two!! They are a kick in the pants!! Love their channel!!

[@savysmilesumtymes]

You two are so dynamic and funny. My boyfriend and I always click on your videos right away! Your music choices are always spot on. We really appreciate all you do. Remember to soak it in and take breaks if need be! I've seen too many KZbinrs get burnt out from doing too much. I still trust you know what's best for yourselves though! Nothing but love!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you! KZbin can be a ton of work but it's rewarding in so many ways. Glad to hear u guys like our stuff🙏🙌🍻

[@brianwright874]

Matt you were so down last week. I am glad to see your old self again. Good episode. Good luck with the hurricanes.

[@archie-cm2lk]

I love watching, I laughed and smiled often entire episode .

[@Ninoy2059]

Laughed my ass off. You guys are so natural. God bless you.

[@07bently]

Something you've always wanted to do.. Cool @1:00 I hope it involves a philly cheese steak sandwich

[@tomjcarty]

Sunburn from water reflection can be an issue in Ireland even in winter! Don't underestimate it!

[@stevethompson8171]

It can also come from the reflection off of snow. When I was doing fire watch onboard for the welders, I also learned that certain paints and treated metals can reflect the UV causing sunburn. Sunburning your eyes (flash burn) is the worst, it feels like sand in your eyes that won't flush out.

[@bobwest9577]

Run that stuff through coffee filters like I do when I make hooch. do it till it's clear.

[@jmgoddard17]

So excited to watch this!! We have been binge watching ALL the episodes!

[@rodneyross5282]

I have been watching from the start and I also have done the same thing. Just too much fun and laughter from these two.

[@williamdougan3530]

Same here. Have been watching for over a year. Decided to binge watch from the beginning. What great adventures you bring to all of us. Thank You so much, I know it has to be a lot of work to make these videos. I use to get tired of taking photos on my boat, just takes a lot of time.. Your the best..

[@davidbridge8110]

Praying you guys stay safe through this hurricane season

[@FreedomRock44]

Glad you got back to the GINGER BEER!!!!! Looking forward to BLUE LABEL!!!!

[@mikestone234]

Hey bro! In a concentration of sea weed, you need to change your technique. We “jig” in congested places like that. Look up “crappie rig” “ trot-line”, and stop trying to “troll” through sea weed. Sit still/drift, drop a line with live/cut bait. Its a real grab-bag on what you’ll pull up, but, fish do hang around ANY structure/seaweed, rock, wrecks. Get jiggy with it! Lol! Happy hunting!

[@japc4326]

"A little Matty in your mouth" had me laughing. The side look you got is a keeper. John

[@brucesnyder2584]

another great episode. Stay safe.

[@mathyeti]

When you make wine or beer, it ferments until the sugar is used up. If you put in too much sugar, the yeast will stop working before all the sugar is gone, and you get sweet wine. What a lot of people don't understand is that once fermentation stops ( no more bubbles, maybe a week) then the hooch won't get more alcoholic. The longer you leave it (weeks, months, years*) the cloudiness will settle out, and the flavour will smooth out. *Beer will be mature in a monthe or few. Strong beer or good wine can take a year or more, and can possibly improve for many years.Good luck being patient that long!

[@JMartindale-p3f]

Kristen and Matt, I've been making beer for the last 7 or 8 years. I started with bottling the final product, but have since moved to kegging which doesn't require the "bottle conditioning", which carbonates the alcohol in the bottle. I usually shoot for the 6% or higher ABV range. To get there with beer, you have to let it ferment for about 4 weeks. Then you siphon off (I guess you could pour it really carefully) the non-sediment liquid and put it in the bottle. The sediment is the yeast by-product (waste LOL) from eating the sugar. The extra sugar (I would suggest corn sugar) you added to the bottle is for carbonation only, as the yeast has eaten through the initial fermentation sugar. Let it carbonate for about 1-2 weeks. This gives it the "mouth feel" that makes it not feel like you are drinking water. I would suggest you invest in a cheap beer setup, as the procedure is the same. That would mean a "bubbler" during fermentation to keep air out and reduce the chance of letting bad stuff in that will throw off the taste (Don't worry. Nothing bad can live in alcohol), but it will also keep from making bottle bombs when too much carbonation builds up during the process. Yeast is a magic creature! I enjoy your sailing videos much more than any of the other ones. Cheers!

[@georgeoats7933]

Always fun following you both, if the yeast is working always let it vent. Keep it up! Sláinte🐬

[@howtodave1725]

Yeast eats sugar and poops alcohol, it will do this until one of two things happens, 1 it runs out of sugar or, 2 the alcohol level gets so strong it kills the yeast. You need to get a bubbler for the top of the jugs so that the yest gas wont build up. A bubbler is just a one way check value that lets the gas out but no air in. You can make your own by running a hose from the top of the jar in to the bottom of another jar that has about an inch of water in the bottom to cover the hose. when the bubbles quit you know your mash is ready.

[@utoobuser206]

There ya go!..i tape a smalll bottle to the side of the brew jar and put a hose in the cap and run it to the bottom of of the small bottle with water in it to make an air lock. Lets you watch the bubble rate to figure if its done or not and more sugar means more alcamahol!

[@lawnguy905]

Cheers, makes my Sunday a little brighter as always.

[@joemehere1151]

"That's when women snap and kill Matt"! You guys are so funny! The forecast is for a challenging hurricane season because "El Niño" is back. Be well and be SAFE! See you next week. 😘

[@earthman3000]

Actually it’s just the opposite for hurricanes in the Atlantic. El Niño hampers hurricanes in the atlantic while La Niña tends to increase hurricane activities. Just the opposite for the Pacific.

[@paulhamilton4756]

Great videos! and bikini's, just a tip for fishing with live bait and getting your bait bit in half. You need a trailer hook attached to the first hook with a steel leader. That way if they bit short, they still get a hook. Been watching from the beginning, keep up the great adventures!!!

[@cb4874]

“Man dolphin”….. that is friggin hilarious Kristen!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤔

[@michaelkolkana5894]

My hubby and I live vicariously through ya'll.. this was our plan for retirement BUT plans changed soooo keep on doing what you do! We love you!!!

[@arnaldotav6709]

Good morning, piratas. I live in Puerto Rico, so if you guys need anything, let me know. Love the channel. God bless. 🌞

[@christopherledesma8435]

Just and advice for the next batch of “Uncle Hoocchie”, put the sugar in the Bottle before putting the liquid. As you pour the liquid into the bottle it will mix the sugar with it and you don’t have to shake it!

[@RyanBleau-m1g]

I feel like that uncle hoochie was getting to Matt already. He is over there talking about the circle of life😂. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@josephclayton1835]

Oh yeah his eye lids were already drooping!!!

[@nhojcam]

regarding your jungle juice hooch, leave the lid cracked when fermenting. after a week or so (when the activity of the yeast slows down or stops), you'll want to bottle in glass with only about 2 tsp of sugar. fermentation will continue at a slower rate while refrigerated. the flocculant at the bottom is just the yeast settling out. most people don't consume the settlings, but it won't hurt you. yeast eats sugar, which produces alcohol and CO2. leave the lid cracked on your fermentation bottles or the CO2 will explode and you'll have a mess. i brew beer, and the same principles apply to jungle juice. you'll end up with maybe 2 to 3% alcohol, depending upon how much sugar you start with. if you really want to get fancy, get a cheapo specific gravity float to record your starting and ending specific gravity (one rated for beer will work fine). this will give you your alcohol percentage after fermentation.

[@phil_makethewaystr8_9242]

Enjoy your channel and the chemistry between you two.

[@Buses2Bikes]

Next Episode: Matt & Kristen get a new crew member! Pepito...the Seeing Eye Iguana. After going blind drinking their home made hooch, their doctor put in for a Seeing Eye Dog but because Matt cheaped out on the insurance, all they could afford was Pepito.

[@karlcanal7206]

Take pineapple skins or a whole pineapple cut up use a bucket with lid add brown sugar /yeast /dried grapes let it ferment couple days +-5 days strain put in jugs or plastic bottles in fridge I'm from South Africa durban (Karl Canal)

[@Ruffneckdman]

Matt the “Man-dolphin”!!!!’n Dude that is soOoooo funny….you guys crack me up!!!!serously!!🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣

[@wesleyingram4703]

Yes, the Sun does reflect off the water! Use sun Block on those really bright days!!!! 😊😊

[@michaelrobinson8915]

Matt you two young adults are fun to see on your journey you show me how hard work and diligence. Makes for a life of adventure in working with what you have at that time and with great tenasity..m

[@michelebushnik2874]

My beer making experience years ago, followed all instructions, purchased all the tools, breather, siphon, the 5 gallon bucket for fermenting etc, put it in hall closet away from everything, it exploded in hall closet, all over coats etc!😂😂🎉 Never attempted to make beer again!

[@chrissterba501]

Always love the vids and humor!! When Matt was describing the detailed plan, I couldn't help but remember that scene from Wayne's World when Garth was describing his plan🙂

[@thomasgraham5842]

with the hooch matt its best not to shake it or disturb the sediment , decant the liquid off to make it as clear as you can , another wee trick is to stick the entire bottle in the freezer , alcohol doesnt freeze but the water does , so what you pour off after the freeze is pure booze , just add flavor of anykind after that , coconut is nice .

[@larrycombs2625]

Good episode! I have been following you two for 3 years. Great job on your boat upgrade, and especially your new engine. Your whole boat looks great! I am also a sailor and can relate to the creativeness sometimes required to solve problems. Matt, it looks like your Samson Post DIY refit is working fine so far, good job again! The phrase I came up with early on is “Sailing is always an adventure”. Your videos prove that every time. Thank you. Larry

[@LarryR4927]

I keep looking at the boat and thinking how nice it looks. Y’all should be proud of all the work that you’ve done on her. She really does look nice, inside and out and having a reliable engine has to be a relief. Hope the hurricane season treats you well! Stay safe.

[@rastagrastag7784]

Yup guys are great 👍love watching your videos

[@justinc5284]

"Man-dolphin" - love it!

[@lesnicholson3578]

Thanks again from Berea Kentucky ✌️😎

[@SamRalls-ti1be]

Pick up some balloons, ( med. to large) stretch one over the opening on your jug. As it pressures up, the balloon will inflate and you can monitor your progress that way.

[@tullydraperyshop]

Enjoy watching your videos! Thank you!

[@andrewwatkins1561]

I would recommend leaving the top off the container while it’s fermenting.

[@bigj3086]

Morning! GBU! TRY this once for me. It works trolling in Michigan? Tie a rubber band on your line 15 to 20ft ahead of your lure. It will grab most of the weeds that slide down the line. It doesn't solve all the weed issues but will give you extra trolling time. Less cleaning. Great video! You can reel right through the rubber band when you catch one.

[@kurofune.uragabay]

@27:39: yep, there's definitely some alcohol in there, he's slurring a bit I think... 😄 Sorry for the newbie question but, why don't you use a fish-finder as a depth-finder? I get the impression that they're more and more affordable these days *and* it could be a solution for your fishing curse 😉

[@michelebushnik2874]

Gorgeous secluded protected spot! Good fishing Matt and Krysten!!

[@brianhotte3882]

A small piece of new tubing and siphon you hooch off the top of the sediment. (Called racking) It is done with wine making and it works very well. As always, thanks for posting and bringing us along on your journey.

[@randyhodges2473]

Heu guys, another great video. We also have an older boat (1979) and have to use a bungie tie, for our throttle. infact the gear shift needs to lift up and forward to go in reverse, pull back for farward. I think the charm of our older boats is that you need to know your vessel to operate it. So happy to see you folks enjoying cruising after all the refit. Have fun. If we don't rub the bottomof our lead or steel keels every once in a while then are we really trying hard enough ? LOL We have nothing but rock up here in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. Other sailors in the area have shared that with us. It is always nice to watch because of the fun you have and the respect you have for one another when things are not going as planned. You are such a handsome couple as well. I really like Matt's swim suit collection...LOL R&L

[@worsy3440]

Great episode. Your boat is still safe and sound

[@mowhoknow5098]

You two made my Sunday the best day this week!

[@raysvlovesea3396]

Cheers...

[@matrixmike4089]

About guys are great, love my weekly dose of amusing adventure/ comedy!

[@johnmorrison8942]

Thanks!

[@douglassprague8410]

I saw the buzz kicking in!!

[@calthorp]

To save all the hassle of making the ginger beer. You can just buy the orange juice & put the wine yeast in it. drill a hole in the lid make an air lock with a loop of clear tube with a little water in it. you will have your Hooch in about 5 days with almost no work.

[@ericgoat4197]

I've got something that will definitely help with the sunburn. Mix 50% aloe 50% witch hazel. If I mix it in the witch hazel bottle I put in 1table spoon of food grade coconut oil. I've been using it for years. I know it works great because my pale skin granddaughter uses it every time she gets in the sun. She can burn in 30 minutes.

[@treasuretraveler3613]

Thanks for making us all feel like part of the crew! Question: What if the tide goes out while you are in there?

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

You are both so fun! Thanks for taking us along for this part of wonderful journey in life together! You Guys Rock!

[@over-there]

Matt your doing a great job fishing, seaweed is just the way it is many days. depends on where it moves.

[@bradsquirrel7923]

The "sediment" is the dead yeast. The cloudy look is the yeast in the liquid. Yeast is of course fine to consume. Finer processes can filter it out. The fruity aroma is from the yeast as well. Add honey to it, and you will definitely get a kick from that.

[@AbNomal621]

In Germany one can order a “yeast beer” which has a lot of sentiment. In fact when consuming it, you normally swirl a bit before each sip.

[@grabasalad5945]

Without being vulgar, if the yeast reactivates in the warmth of your digestive system it really does have entertaining gaseous effects. What ever you brew , leave it one week for every 1% abv so in your case three and am half weeks.

[@tomstewart264]

You'll produce enough wind to see you through the doldrums swallowing the sediment. If you think you made a cider call suicider

[@grabasalad5945]

Just put more sugar in it and let the yeast do its thing… Name for this brew has to be ‘Mostly Harmless’ , triple the amount of sugar and let it both ferment till its finished and be sure its vented them for the final carbonation , use glass bottles or plastic bottles that previously held carbonated drinks.

[@seanbramble4649]

​@@grabasalad5945Yup. That's right.

[@sailingmarilynkaye]

Lmao, you guys are just too good, love your quote " A little bit of Matty in your mouth" hilarious, 😅 stay safe guys.

[@danfadden]

Really enjoyed the music this episode.

[@mykgrauss9872]

What a fun video. You both Crack me up. Love n hugs! ❤️ 🤗 ⛵️⚓️

[@claybornlewis276]

I think the cell phone tracking plan was a ingenious plan ....very good thinking there my friend very good thinking......

[@waynefee1561]

Yes Matt you can make a five gallon drum of it just cut the top off the drum, make sure its spotlessly clean inside, make the brew and put a damp piece of cloth over it, not wet just damp. Best to use is glass jar or an earthware jar. My mother made gallons of it, and i remember laying in bed at night and listening to the gloooomp as it fermented. Cheers to you both never miss a show.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

I just can’t get enough of your video !! I think you need to put out to a week🤔🤔🤘🏼✌🏼😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻🍷🍻🍷🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@bobreichel]

Beer needs 1 week to ferment + you need an air lock to gas off without contamination. Do not disturb the pancake on the bottom as it will ruin the beer. It also should be kept between 70 to 75 degrees and away from light. Bottoms up 🍺 PS beer yeast stops fermenting at around 6 percent alcohol.

[@larrycook9798]

Man Dolphin, now That’s a new one. Love You Guys ❤❤❤

[@RodneyNavarre]

Get yourself some rubber bands and tie them like a bow tie on the line around 6 ft ahead of the bait, that will help catch the weeds before they get to the bait.

[@mikeokeefe2014]

Happy thoughts today and stay safe

[@davidlevitz3119]

GREATEST SAILING CHANNEL EVER !

[@gyropilot1]

yeast eat sugar and pee alcohol, then it fart CO2. after the first fermentation what you have is called wort. Then when bottling and adding sugar you are activating the dormant yeast. the sediment is dead yeast and wort solid residue. is recommended that on fermentation and when doing the bottling condition you keep it is a fresh dark area. Once you gain CO2 on the second fermentation you put it in the fridge. In order to induce Gas (co2) in to the solution you need high pressured and cold solution. then you will obtain carbonization in a couple of days.

[@dustman96]

That was some good nature insight at the end.

[@scottmarkham9466]

Have you put a trailer hook on your lure yet. If you're not sure Google it. With the trailer you'll catch more fish !

[@mikecole1265]

Hi Matt, those fish are short striking your fresh bait. Add a trailer hook that extends to the top of the tail of your fresh bait. Google can show you how. Fish on!

[@FreedomRock44]

Just for a Second @14:16 I got that JAWS feeling with the ticking of the ANCHOR CHAIN clicking sounding like Quint's REEL.............BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........Shark runs with the ANCHOR CHAIN!!!!!!

[@giggs90]

I’m with Froglips69…. I love when Kristen says “Adventure” and the day Matt catches that huge fish I hope they are filming.

[@chipkyle5428]

I look forward to the drone views, because I want to see the landmarks and trails around you. I like those bird's eye views. Of course the aerials are beautiful and add to your visual experience. thanks.

[@richb313]

Can't wait to see what else you have in store.

[@dmourati]

Kristen, your production quality is top notch!

[@SailingCailin]

Smoushing into a tight Anchorage like that is gunk holing. So much fun. Still want to see that Larry Laminado thumbnail though. 😂😂

[@TommyTango69]

New viewer, loving your content cause it's real. I think you're both CRAZY w/your CL boat and some of your "fixes" but that's what makes your channel something I can relate to. ***** 5 stars. Lol.

[@tomtucker8849]

GBU, just keep on putting the waves behind you. Matt one day you are going to get some fish on your line that will be as big as you'd hope it would be. Kristen please take car of that beautiful skin of yours. Getting it burnt will make it age must faste.

[@doctordemento965]

Bing bong central... yep. Grats on the drink. Every time we made a micro.. we called it drinkenstein. 🤙

[@derekkraemer774]

Make a weedless bait with pin rig.. Stick the hook in the opposite way. Works well.

[@fillg]

I still think you should go with the name Dead Dolphin Juice for the brew

[@dennism808]

Always a great time for homemade drinks. Stay safe

[@julianbatcheler9970]

I’m sure you have had a lot of replies. But use an air lock (valve) when fermenting. If you have not got one then use a little cotton wool soaked in some vodka or rubbing alcohol… as in leave this instead of a lid… You can add sugar until it stops fermenting… this should make it stronger… but you don’t need to do this. Pour it off leaving the sediment. You can then bottle it preferably in old soda bottles… at that point you could add literally half a tea spoon of sugar which should be enough to carbonate it. There are lots more things you can do to make it better but this is the basics.

[@rogerirwin8878]

get a handheld depth sounder, anchor the mothership and run your dinghy over the areas of concern and take depth readings. The skipper with the most data/info wins every time! If your worries are simply to heighten cinematic vlog drama ignore the above and steam on in with teeth chattering fear.