Is a Slow Boat Right for You?

[@markturboi]

You guys are 1000 % right on this. Our first 2 boats were planing hull boats, and we were so wound up with stress after we got to our destination , the journey was NO fun. We bought a 34 foot trawler and loved the journey. All of a sudden we could see all around us and enjoy the trip. The longest run we have had is from Telegraph hbr. on Thetis island, BC to Shelter Bay in Laconner, 11.5 hrs no problem.

[@R2robot]

I think a slow boat is more my speed. I don't know how I stumbled onto your channel, but with each video, I'm more and more convinced that I want a Nordhavn. One day. :)

[@viahj]

Bering and Northwest may tickle you but yes, NordHavn is epic.

[@blewyd]

One thing I'm a fan of is trawlers that can go fast like Grand Banks. They're very efficient as a trawler but if I need to or want to go 15-20kts I can.

[@R2robot]

@@blewyd Yeah, i've looked into those and other semi-displacement boats, but they they don't appeal to me as much. Since I posted my original comment, I've really come to like Bering yachts as well. I have some time to decide. :D

[@christopherlynch3314]

The new 475 look sweet indeed!

[@michaelprosperity3420]

You guys are the most informative channel on the in and outs of owning a trawler. Nordhavn boats are the most functional boats I've seen. People always complain about cost but you guys break it down to understandable bits. A boat is a alive and if you don't take care of it it will wither and die. Besides it keeps you active and physically fit

[@FMTFXE22]

Man this is crazy. I watched this video again, (which I fine myself doing with several of your videos) and now again I am yearning even more for the day that I can manage to own a Nordhavn. FYI. I have little boating experience, but knowing myself, I’ve never shied away from a challenge to do something I haven’t done before and do it well. I can do this I tell myself. And when friends and family say, “ What, are you crazy?” It just makes me more determined to succeed. Thanks for all your inspiring videos. Especially from your new floating home The Nordhavn 43. 👍😊

[@mvfreedom]

FMTFXE22 if you think you can, you CAN! And we’ve learned long ago to maybe not listen as much to people who’ve never done what you want to do, mainly listen to people who are doing it, as they will lift you up and give you the courage needed to do it!

[@billzweig8381]

I'm just totally envious.

[@billbaker621]

Great job Shawn and Elizabeth! What a wonderful service you provide for boaters and future boaters. Keep it up.

[@mvfreedom]

Bill Baker thanks Bill!

[@ninaquick8163]

Super helpful. Thank you!! We have been researching boats for years and we are closer!!

[@justincamire2287]

Thanks for posting this. As the owner of a Sea Ray contemplating a trawler this was my number 1 question.

[@michae8jackson378]

Great explanations of why a trawler! Thank you guys!

[@H-Travels]

It’s all about the journey - not just the destination 😉👍

[@malamute327]

I have been fortunate enough in my life, so far, to have taken 4 cruises to Alaska( and several others)--and while its not a private vessel--I have been known to sit out on my balcony for hours at a time and just watch the scenery go by, looking for wildlife , and what ever else happens along the way--so, my point being, that while the destination can and should be fun, the journey can also be the best part. safe travels!!!!

[@ronnchase4872]

Thanks for this vid. It’s really nice to see the relaxing side of your boating trips. So many vloggers think they need to script the entire video when what we (viewers) want is to see and hear your daily routine. What’s a day really like? MV Freedom - my go to channel! Enjoy your Thanksgiving in the PNW. PS daughter lives in Anacortes near Deception give her a wave.

[@brentdreisbach6829]

We used to do the early morning departure when car tripping with the kids. Roll them into the car at 5am and they wouldn't wake up until 8:30 or 9am. 4 hours underway before anybody even noticed.

[@jimkennedy9076]

Great video! You two are helping me decide "to go for it", a boat vs a 2nd home, and the slow lane looks fine to me. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@davidlubs8896]

Hi, as someone who previously asked you about the transition, I appreciate this video. We have made the jump from a Formula 34PC to a North Pacific 45 Pilothouse. I think your opinions are right on target. We only have about 10 hours experience, so we are still adjusting, but so far it has been a non issue. We are glad to hear that you have not shortened your cruising range, as that is what we were predicting for us. Hopefully we will follow in your footsteps and keep the same range, just tripling the travel time. We are now stored for winter, so next year we will really get out cruising and answer all our questions. I think that just like you we will never look back! Dave & Holly “Chapter Four” Racine Wisconsin Lake Michigan

[@mvfreedom]

David Lubs that’s great to hear and I’m sure next summer will be amazing for you both. Early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise...so definitely don’t cut back just get an early start and enjoy trips to even more great destinations. Have you been to or plan to cruise to the North Channel?

[@davidlubs8896]

MV Freedom yes, we have been to the North Channel. It lives up to the reputation. We probably won’t get back there until we retire and start the loop. Until then we will vacation in Door County, the U.P. and Grand Traverse Bay.

[@dbrown308]

We have a Sea Ray 44 sedan bridge and we often go trawler speeds. Completely agree with you and the ability to go about your business while underway. We often make meals. The kids would watch movies or we just sit back and enjoy the ride. We do love the ability to go 20 plus knots when we have to however to get out of rough seas or to avoid impending weather. When we make the move to a trawler we would like the ability to also go at least 15 knots if needed. When we go trawler speed we burn 6 gallons per hour vs 30plus at 22 knots.

[@SLJanis1165]

Great video on why a boater should own a trawler, especially a Nordhavn.

[@LouisJackson6]

Best thing you said "slow life down a little bit" :-)

[@rolfschumacher9484]

I can only confirm all of this. I had a Grand Banks 42 with which I was traveling the North Sea coast - the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden for years. It is not the speed, but the experience of being on the water that makes it all. The Grand Banks was sold for professional and time reasons, but now I am planning to buy a long range yacht again, maybe it will be a Fleming 58. Cheers from Germany.

[@joewilliams918]

+1 on less stress. Watching for debris at 20+knots on the Fraser River (Vancouver) isn’t enjoyable. Great video a lot of great points about going slow.

[@jomarkelly3932]

Really enjoyed this video... nice backdrop, underway too! How awesome... Safe Travels!

[@stevegoedde330]

This video really changed my view of going slow. My current boat cruises at about 15 knots without autopilot but I have occasionally had to slow down due to breakdowns or rough seas. I can now see how leaving early and getting things done on the way (like breakfast) and trading off the watch could make a long passage bearable.

[@davidfrank2824]

I absolutely agree with you about going to the fuel docks. When we make a Long haul like when we leave Maryland to add down to Florida. Most of the time we do not go into the icw waterway. It's a pain in the butt having to wait for all the bridges to open up. Most of the time we spend it at sea and we come in to shore when really reached certain destination points. I always try to hold off with refueling until we reach our destination in Florida. That way I can order a fuel truck and it makes it less money quicker to fill up. The author good thing I doing it like that and that most marinas don't have enough fuel for boats in our size. But I do have to say depending on what part of Florida you're staying in some of the marinas can accommodate a boat in our size. I'm trying to convince my wife in getting a trawler. I tried to explain to her that it would open up the rest of the world to us. Technically our boat should be able to make it to Hawaii. It's just the margin of error that makes it not worth trying. We pick up a new boat every two years and I'm hoping I can talk her into a trawler. Good friends of ours just moved up to 1. They went from a catamaran sailboat to a trawler and they love it. I enjoy your videos especially maintenance ones. I'm glad to see you're not afraid to get your hands dirty. I still do all my own maintenance on our boat. Matter of fact when we host a raft up I normally have a couple of friends ask me to come over to their boat and fix something for them. Most of the time it's the propeller in their generators water pump. Everyone knows I don't mind as long as they give me some homemade chocolate chip cookies or peanut butter.

[@ronward146]

From flat bottom drag boats(Seattle) to commercial fishing boats in (Kodiak) and of course aging and maturity. Slower is by far more my speed, I can at least enjoy the scenery while heading to my destination. I wanted to buy a commercial fishing boat and convert it for pleasure as I stumbled onto your channel and my intro to Nordhavn. I'm ready for the live-aboard life and my search has begun in earnest. Thank you for this view of the old stomping grounds around the Pacific Northwest and your Nordhavn

[@slochmiller]

Thank you both for a very informative and enjoyable video. Helps a lot. Btw well made and edited video. I’m thinking about Nordhavn and everything I’ve seen points to them being the best for comfort and safety for long range cruising. Now I just need to convince my wife. Wish me luck.

[@sailinstyle]

I recently did a trip from Newport to Boston on a friend's Formula 34 SP. I'm a sailor about to convert to trawler mode (Nordhavn 47 is the target), and I haven't been on a fast boat other than the ferries that ply the island tourist trade around here for many years. Astonishing to make that trip in 4 hours dock to dock, but the unrelenting noise and blast of 30 knot wind was nearly unbearable. It was mentally and physically exhausting. I returned home and slept for 11 hours.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

You couldn't pay me. Fast boats like that suck the life out of you. Good for a fun hour, that's it.

[@louisgordon6802]

Nordic Tug owner here. The way I look at it is I might be a slow power boat but I still beat all the sailboats.

[@AndreasDuessca]

That depends entirely on the sailboat.

[@henryostman5740]

In the military, 'standing watch' means actually (not literally) standing, walking around. The Navy doesn't use 'iron mike', there is a helmsman (woman) actually steering the boat and at least one lookout. Learn to do both a running sun line and a noon observation, or practice piloting by plotting your position by bearings to know fixed points (this might require a paper chart but you should have a paper chart of the normal waters that you operate in. All of this can take time that you have plenty of.

[@captainrick9379]

I always said, getting there is half the fun! "Slow is Pro!"

[@mvfreedom]

Captain Rick love that one!

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

@@mvfreedom It's big on some of the Yacht Sales channels. I think JMYS is where I heard it first

[@bradbusch9585]

Great video guys well done

[@bracketracer]

Great video. Been spending the past few weeks going through your stuff, and it really captures what it's like to live on one of these. Like you did, I currently have a Sea Ray 'dancer in the 40' range, and it's perfect for our lifestyle on the Great Lakes, but the retirement goal is a Nordhavn as a liveaboard, with the intermediate boat being some sort of Loop-able trawler. Thanks for the insight.

[@danh3534]

Great topic, thanks for thoughtful responses

[@Grounded4]

High speeds are interesting for weekend boating. You cover greater horizons locally. Eventually you run out of destinations. But 20+knots means a gale for sitting on deck whilst 10 - knots means a gentle ride for long-term and long-distance live-aboard - and moch more economical cruising .

[@Hondo0101]

Love you guys and thank you for sharing.

[@charlie2wheels]

Happy Thanksgiving from NYC. Great video, great content. We just purchased an old Albin 40 with 2 Cummins for the Erie Canal and eventually the Great Loop. Doing 7 - 15 knots is very relaxing. It's a big change from our Yamaha jetboat that goes 60 mph, and it is great fun - we boat on the Hudson River, but always looking out for logs and such. Wish I could use it as a tender (just kidding!)

[@TR4zest]

The early start applies to road trips too. I get up and go, by 5, sometimes earlier. I roll 100 miles before breakfast. By 3PM, I look for a hotel and have a relaxing evening.

[@ricknicholson5894]

I'm always of two minds on the slow/fast boat discussion. Since we both live in "relatively" same waters (I'm out of Comox), I think for our local waters, an express cruiser, fast trawler, and other such faster boats are more suited for our local waters. For example, on my express cruiser, when I leave the Comox marina I want to cross Georgia Strait quickly, once I get to roughly Powell River I slow down and either go left to Desolation or turn right to Jarvis/Princess Louisa Inlet. However the further a boater goes the slower the cruiser probably should go. So If I'm making a jump from San Francisco to Hawaii, I'd be on a boat such as yours going 7 knots or on a sailboat going even slower as energy/fuel are more a critical issue. A fast boat can always go slow, but a slow boat can't ever go fast. Of course, I'd love to own a larger boat such as yours, but given the locals waters of Desolation, Broughtons and southern Alaska, and perhaps the west coast of Vancouver Island, I like having the choice of speed. Again, I have gone from Comox over to the Powell River area so frequently that the going and coming back has gotten a bit boring, but once I'm into the channels and inlets going slow is a wonderful soul salving experience. So if I had my boat moored in Anacortes, for example, I'd want to get over to the Gulph Islands reasonably fast, then slow down and smell the roses (or kelp). I've sailed many times in your Washington waters and our BC coastal waters and I loved puttering along at the time. Heck on a sailboat 7 knots can be flying and 7 knots on a trawler is faster than 7 knots on a sailboat - no tacking, for example - you can just go in a straight line.

[@donhappel9928]

You are right of course - While a planing hull won't have the relaxed motion of a heavy full displacement hull when running slow, the economy will be similar and of course you retain the ability to open the taps and beat the weather or just get to a destination quicker. Years ago when I worked in yacht sales people would often ask about the boat's range. Knowing that the vast majority of boaters never actually use the maximum range of their boat (they feel they have to ask anyway) my usual response was 'it depends on how fast you want to go' and then point out that range comes in two forms - how far the boat can travel between fuel stops and how far you can travel in a given amount of time. Unless you're retired or otherwise have a great deal of time to devote to travel, most people have a weekend for their trip with an occasional longer trip of a week or more. If you only have 2 or 3 days for an outing and can only travel at 7 knots you're limiting yourself to only very local waters. A 20 knot boat will greatly expand your cruising destinations in that case.

[@roycej.spencer3493]

Loving your Blog guys and the travels, really look forward to each addition and I'm constantly amazed at your technical expertise in producing your videos. Keep it up, this is one Aussie that loves sharing your travels

[@cq7415]

Thanks.

[@roger9453]

Ugh, I hear you about the fuel dock. I have Bertram with big Detroit and 600 gal fuel capacity. It is nice to get to the fishing grounds or Catalina cruising at 25 kts, but I burn about 40+ gal per hour doing so!

[@mfhairstream6812]

Good topic. I just had this conversation with my girlfriend about the speed of trawlers and if we could get used to it. I am really looking forward to purchasing a Nordhavn

[@UltraFence]

I have one daughter named Chynna. She just got married last year in Santa Barbara to Chris. Unbelievably beautiful wedding. Now they just bought their first home in Long Beach and we will someday travel down around Cabo San Lucas and up the coast to visit her and Chris (maybe a grandchild before too long). All that being said because we know, soon we will be: On a Slow Boat to Chynna! ;)

[@stuartvarvel27]

Great vlog guys 🇬🇧

[@dillonfrazier776]

Great video! Loved learning what you guys had before.

[@steveharvey1876]

Very nice boat! Cheers

[@deaneb5958]

Fun video, enjoyed it very much

[@lPaulSaltzman]

Good chat.

[@jaquigreenlees]

Knitting and crochet are good hobbies for something to do underway. Even solo cruising you can go to the galley and prepare a meal while underway. Minor maintenance on board while underway. there are tons of things to do to pass time on a slow boat, that you just can't do on a faster boat.

[@guymanges3628]

There all a treat for me I live in the desert.

[@stefanzilla]

this fuel information is very insightful thx

[@jgriff3218]

The other difference is the below water line is that the prop and mechanical is protected by a keel. Which is to me when you motor around islands or intercoastal areas is a big deal. Were piloting with a remote? Notice some floating debris you passed.

[@mvfreedom]

J Griff yes we had the remote auto pilot and that was kelp. Lots of kelp!

[@lnewburn]

Exactly on keel! Good Observation; I’m pretty sure sauve Shawn avoids some kelp/ that log via remote @ 1:05.

[@robertfrost1683]

Volume is what you buy on a boat ( to me). I prefer a Fleming where you can cruise at 10 Knots vs 7.5 Knots. Fleming burns 8.3 GPH @ 10knots. Different boats for different folks. Thanks for the info on the care of the "Puppers " !

[@garypoltonowicz7950]

Great video! Stumbled upon it while browsing trawler stuff, instantly subscribed! We have a carver 390 now just like you had a carver and are pondering getting into a trawler style. Question: you mention logs. In the carver now at high speeds we are always stressing about hitting logs and swerving out of the way. With the trawler speed, can you just keep going and not worry? Does that speed just push them out of the way without damaging? Or do you still have to steer around them? Thanks and I will be binge watching all you videos now lol

[@mvfreedom]

We still watch closely and try to go around but if we happen to miss one we gently tap it away at 7 knots 👍

[@billvandenouden7302]

Hey guys I just wanted to say have a great Thanksgiving have a great holiday and if I don't see you for the New Year have a great new year thank you so much for a great videos all year long Vegas Bill piece and it's not always about the speed

[@mvfreedom]

Bill Van Den Ouden thank you so much, have a wonderful holiday season as well!

[@billvandenouden7302]

@@mvfreedom my wife and I are looking hard for an nordhavn thank you

[@Lighthouse6b]

Just came in from my every other day 10 mile bike ride. I average more than 10 miles per hour. That said, we’ve had eight boats in our years, all but two were sail boats. Our last sailboat was the largest and fastest. It would motor at 8 knots and sail off wind at 11 knots. We could easily do over 200 miles in 24 hours. Our last boat was a Sea Ray 460. We motored at 17 knots and burned close 25 gallons each hour and on trips we refueled every second day. On the big sailboat, 450 gallons would last about 6 months as we were living aboard. All that is a preamble - on this Friday, we are having a survey done on a 42 Selene. Diesel in no longer cheap and neither are boats. There are very few good boats on the market and good boats sell immediately after hitting the market. We put in an offer on this boat before the listing was published on the internet. Hopefully, the survey will go well.

[@marzsit9833]

there are basically 2 types of cruisers, the ones who go cruising for the cruise and the ones who go cruising for the destination. personally i like going cruising even if i have nowhere to go, when i had my chris craft on the ship canal in ballard i would frequently take it out for a few hours and do circles on the lakes.

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, I Agree, don't like the fuel dock , it's painful. We are looking at a Ranger Tug 31 CB. at this point we are still working and the big water is a bit far for us to leave the boat at dock so a trailerable trawler seams logical for us, only three more years until its full time.

[@mvfreedom]

anthony miller we love Ranger Tugs and for a bit we were considering them because you get a lot and they’re perfect for colder areas. But ultimately we want to go far and those can’t get us there. Good luck as you prep for full time cruising!

[@charonstyxferryman]

I think a boat with a semi-displacement hull would be the best choice for me. I'm going to solo sail a lot, so the capability of going at 12 kn is very useful. If I don't need that I would just let the boat cruise at displacement speed. I know that semi-displacement boats at displacement speed use a lot of fuel compared to displacement hull boats.

[@jeffreybaba4155]

What is a good length trawler for a older couple to handle by there self.

[@malekodesouza7255]

Plus the added advantage: 20 knots = 20 GPH vs 7 knots = 2 GPH. It's not just the destination; it's the journey.

[@FMTFXE22]

FYI This video you made has convinced me to buy a Nordhavn Trawler instead of a Galeon 640 Fly.

[@brentdreisbach6829]

Serious question.... planning for first boat. Can't you run a Carver or SeaRay slowly and get good fuel economy and have less stress?

[@benwilliams174]

Happy Thanksgiving safe travels friends

[@billdomb]

Always felt this way flying our plane, too. We did 130kt and others in our medical group heading with us to Mexico might do 190. Seat time FELT the same. Only the numbers looked different. With a boat, it might be nice to be able to outrun weather, but most weather comes at us at 30 mph, so fergit that...

[@harvey604journeyman8]

Sorry if this question has been asked and answered already. Could you or would you do a break down of a monthly or annual cost to operate your Nordhavn. Things like cost of mooring dock fees/mortgage or loans/insurance/fuel/maintenance/etc. and do a sit down like this one, preferably inside so we can hear your comments better. Thanks for sharing.

[@mvfreedom]

Harvey604 Journeyman good one and definitely something we’ll cover in a future video as the breakdown is long!

[@okay777]

Do you use red diesel in your boat? And if you do how much do you pay per gallon compared to diesel prices at the pump for regular diesel? Are you able to use biodiesel on your boat?

[@googlevoicer]

What a cool informative look into the why's and etc of your choice... very cool video. 👍👍 ONE question... what the HECK is that clicker Shawn is going to town on. Inquiring minds want to know! 😄

[@googlevoicer]

And the VERY next video I watched was about Ballard Locks / Bill Gates and *^BOOM^* that was answered at 49-past-7 of that video... LoL

[@richardkaye2228]

I have a boat that goes fast and slow and 95 percent of the time we are at 7.5 - 9.5 knots , and as you say no stress or focusing , we just put in auto pilot and listen to music , in saying that our longest travel was 8 hours and we have only done that once and would not do it again , we try to limit trips to 4 hours tops

[@benwilliams174]

A very beautiful boat but is it big enough for ocean passageways and are you going to try to go to the Bahamas look forward to your future videos safe travels

[@mvfreedom]

Ben Williams yes Bahamas at some point but Alaska and Pacific will be first before that.

[@andrewj9831]

Ben...I think their fuel tanks can get them to Hawaii (2500+ miles or so). Their boat is made for traveling long distance

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

I would have no problem finding something to do on your gorgeous craft. Its nicer than my apartment and quieter than the street I live on:) And the fuel savings alone would sell me. Ninety-bucks or less to get to Friday Harbor is not that much more than driving it (ferry alone is $51.00) and boating there even slowly is more interesting than sitting in traffic on I-5. One thing you didn't touch on. You discuss rougher water boating to Edmonds in one video. Is the longer, slower boat ride easier on the body than a shorter, faster ride? Do your dogs prefer the slower boat? It seems pretty Zen-like in this video but it was a gorgeous day for November.

[@mvfreedom]

Good questions! It’s much easier on the body in a slow boat if you’re intentional about moving about, stretching and maybe exercising like push ups, light weights or planks (I do lots of those)! The faster ride was worse cuz you were being moved around more and more uneasy overall because of the noise, and the trawler is overall more calming on the soul 😊

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

@@mvfreedom - So the dogs prefer the MV Freedom? I would assume so because of the quieter motor.

[@Janchez]

What is the upper end cruising speed of your 43? With flat water and no current will it run at 9 knots? You caught some nice weather on this video and good job on the audio. Your voices were clear for being up on the bow underway.

[@mvfreedom]

Jan Chez with a nice current behind us we’ve seen 14 knots although 7.5 is what’s best.

[@acousticmikeb8119]

I agree with going to the fuel dock being kind of a waste of precious time on the water.

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Do you really need a water maker? Or could you just as easy fill up water at docks ? What is your water tank capacity ? Is water maker worth all the cost and haste in your opinion ?

[@mvfreedom]

christopher peterson it all depends on what kind of cruising you plan to do. We wouldn’t want to be without it since without it we’d be forced to make marina stops and couldn’t just go anywhere. We also don’t like buying bottled water only have a filter in the fridge, so in order to stock up for long passages and still have nice showers a water maker is VERY nice to have in our opinion.

[@tcoker6616]

What is your max range?

[@jimpace236]

Water consumption: how much water do you use per laundry load?

[@TK-cl1jm]

Who is steering the boat while you are working?

[@i81fish2]

So, who is watching the helm? Just hit me. I really do enjoy your videos.

[@RenlangRen]

Captain Sully is the one really in charge!

[@patrickpepper4587]

Is ice ever a problem when cruising the Northwest Pacific?

[@mvfreedom]

Patrick Pepper no only on the dock on a rare occasion temps get below freezing but that’s very rare. Water temps are consistently mid 50s. We boat year round and really enjoy it in the winter.

[@KingCountyMetroSTC]

My speed record is 7 kts, typically I go 3-4 kts and not in a direct line. My fuel bill is tiny compared to yours. I get the entertainment of being tilted at 25-30 degrees. I bumped a log once hardly noticed it. I turn my engine off as often as possible and glide silently through the water. Yep, I sail a sailboat. I once rented a 31’ Camano and ran it at 10 kts on a semi rough trip from Shilshole to Pt Ludlow. I had sticker shock at the fuel bill. I since learned I should have been doing about 7-8 kts. I also felt a bit uneasy dealing with fenders on that boat because of very narrow side deck. You have a beautiful boat but its way out of my price range. Wave at me as you pass and be kind with your wake.

[@travisjennings2258]

So I know this is a video from a year ago, but I am trying to catch up. My question here, on boats with bigger engines, yes you can burn 35gph at speed, but what about running at 25%? and burning less fuel? Is there a middle ground, where you can run slow and efficient but have power in reserve to get home in a gale? Or is all that a fallacy?

[@mvfreedom]

Not at all! We used to run our old SeaRay at 10 knots to have a more relaxing ride, to avoid debris in PNW waters and also to save on fuel. But without the full displacement hull design, stabilization and redundancy we knew a trawler was the only option for long range offshore cruising.

[@Sirena_Edonismo]

Hi guys, Another great video. I love you both and I love Nordhavn, but I would be remiss if I didn’t put a word in for my semi-displacement brothers. 😊 Nordhavn and SeaRay are not the only options. Sirena makes a wonderful line of semi-displacement boats. My 58 will go 1000nm at 9 kts., but can also go 300nm at 26kts. A nice option when needed or wanted. All speed ranges are super quiet, extremely stable and every home luxury to pass the time. Hopefully we can all live in harmony together. 😊 Did I mention that I love you guys? ❤️❤️

[@mvfreedom]

Paul V we ❤️ you too!!! Thanks as always for your nice comments!

[@kyln3746]

Cheers from Yacht Harbor/Columbia River Portland Oregon 🍻 330 Sundancer #SeaRay 😎

[@chrismcgann8448]

How did the dogs do on the sea ray? Did the noise and hard ride affect them?

[@mvfreedom]

Chris McGann yes something we should’ve mentioned is that they were much more stressed on the Searay because the engine noise was so loud. Sandy say on her bed behind the helm seat shaking most of the trip 😕

[@danlinehan8145]

Do you do much cooking while underway?

[@mvfreedom]

Dan Linehan we usually make quick easy meals or snacks since we’re not usually in a big meal mood, but we have made apple cobbler and pizzas in the oven 👍

[@dahveed284]

So what is your cruising range?

[@rickhackworth5421]

Slower is way better on the boat, maintainence etc. Who is in a hurry when you are enjoying being on the water? Not me, I want it to last forever

[@tomlubo1]

Love your videos! Can you recommend a slow boat just like yours but a little smaller and a little cheaper? Doesn't have to be the same brand. Thank you!

[@mvfreedom]

tomlubo boats are so very specific to what you want from them (where you plan to cruise, what your preferences are, budget, etc) so it’s hard to recommend. American Tugs, Nordic Tugs, Selene, Ranger Tugs are all good and then some. Yachtworld.com is a great resource 👍

[@mmanut]

Once you get a Nordhavn no other boat compares. The Nordhavn is the most comfortable and more importantly, the safest‼️⛴. HAVE FUN GUYS. Vinny🇺🇸

[@mvfreedom]

mmanut we agree!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

It’s all about the journey, not the destination.

[@robertlandry5676]

Happy 🦃! Were you navigating remotely ? I seen flotsam a few times during the production. Very informative.

[@mvfreedom]

Robert Landry happy 🦃 to you as well! Yes Shawn had remote auto pilot but I had real eyes focused on the horizon 😉

[@sailinstyle]

@@mvfreedom ya gotta love the remote control on the autopilot!

[@hamadsaudal-thani2498]

The boat noise sounds too loud. Is that because of the dry exhaust?

[@ysesq]

40 kts to 8 kts might be an adjustment. what happens if you hit a shipping container at 8 kts ?

[@mvfreedom]

A good Captain is looking and would steer clear of shipping containers to not be close enough. However, we've gotten wake from over a mile away and we just have to turn into the wake. Not fun.

[@rightright6582]

Is there a device that will help u detect a shipping container or a log specially at night? Just like a fish finder.

[@Jocke-W]

Well, i think youre ju kind of right... But if you got a semidisplacement boat one could actually choose tog go slow or fast. Im of course bious. I got one. A 34 foot old cruser it runs wery welll att 7 knots but has a top speed att 30. Fuel comsumption is about half a gallon an hour in lower speed. Concidering feeding two Volvo pentas at 250 bhp each. So a vell built sturdy semidisplacement boat could actually be an option. Nordhavens är great boats, just wanna give an alternatve perspctive.

[@shelleymccarthy5919]

Do you both work and live on the boat full time?

[@mvfreedom]

Shelley McCarthy we both work but we don’t live aboard...yet! 🤔

[@rayc6685]

Is that background hum in your video the engine noise that we're hearing from all the way up on the bow of the boat?

[@mvfreedom]

Ray C it’s a mix of engine, some now wind and no wind filter on the mic. Oops 😬

[@Stephanieonthego]

Would it be weird or genius to have a treadmill on board?

[@2010willyz]

Great video, I always think of trawlers for semi or retired people who have time to cruise destinations. You two obviously work and have the usual life commitments, so it it refreshing to hear from others who are like my wife and I. I have a "fast" boat that crusies at 22kn but has a short range of 100nm . Planning your trip to Desolation or whereever around fuel stops is just annoying. Range is key.

[@fulltimber]

Hey guys , really loved the information and inspiration delivered in this video. I’d love to know more about the complete fuel systems and efficiency of your trawler in depth as this isn’t really discussed in other passage maker channels. Also do you guy anticipate doing a full circle tour as the smaller Nordhavn is also capable in early promotions and that Eric and Christie Grab have done. Also , I have a question directed to you guys as owners from your experience with this boat , the integrity of the fibreglass, how comfortable do you feel with it if in case you hit something submerged over a steel hull trawler of the same size given a hull thickness of 6-8 millimetres ? Love your videos, please keep them coming.

[@mvfreedom]

fulltimber stay tuned for a video in a few weeks dedicated solely to our fuel system. We don’t have too many concerns about the hull as Nordhavns are built like a bull, although hitting anything would be concerning. At 7 knots, though, we’ve been lucky that anything we’ve hit (small logs, debris, minor things) hasn’t left any marks or hurt the hull.

[@cliffordb47]

let me relate my experience to you one day I was fishing under the Verrazano bridge an old man walked over to me and said how do you have the patience to fish all day? I said come back in an hour and I'll give you the answer he said why so long I said to him it's a serious question and it deserves some thought, when he returned he said to me do you have my answer I said yes I do ,when I'm fishing I do not need any patience, patience is only something you need when time is passing by very slowly, when I'm fishing I'm anticipating the bite I'm anticipating the fight I'm anticipating what type of fish I'm going to catch,and the day just flies by, so my answer to you ,I don't have any patience when Iam fishing because I don't need any. I understand exactly what you're experiencing on a slow boat the day just flies by the water doesn't the scenery doesn't but the day does I hope that helped you

[@Portergetmybag]

Sold. I need one. Yesterday.