Life Changing Improvements - Sailing Uma [Step 67]

[@donchristianmusic9353]

Her Joy is so infectious . It always makes me smile and laugh. I hope she never looses it.

[@raypayette4496]

Even years later it truly is, makes you smile.

[@Big7Lou]

The dynamic of a girl from the caribbean super excited by snow, together with a Canadian dude who seems underwhelmed is entertaining

[@Dobbyjuliet]

Watching a grown adult turn into a little kid with snow is the best thing in the world! Definitely bring back some wonderful childhood memories ❤️❤️❤️

[@fishin4bogey]

There's nobody on the internet doing boat D.I.Y. as good as the two of you!

[@SailingUma]

Awe... Thank!! :)

[@kurttosczak8544]

Kika's energy always puts a smile on my face

[@MikeHarrison3266]

You can't help but love this, the childlike enthusiasm is totally adorable.

[@ApexAaronGame]

Hahahaha you brought her a lot of joy here, mate! It’s contagious, and the whole world could use the joy that she experienced!

[@edhowe6443]

I am reminded of a puppy seeing snow for the first time. Awesome! :)

[@Oxnate]

Kika's snowy Karaoke "I Can't Feel My Face" had me in stitches. So funny!

[@jonothandoeser]

Snowaoke

[@dawnlee1155]

Seriously I get energy just watching her!! They are such a cute couple too!!🥰

[@mumblbeebee6546]

It is 27 February 2021 and my heart is as light as it has not been for many months, thanks to Kika loving the snow so much - thank you for sharing those moments!

[@nixonlauture7337]

I never really commented on people videos before, but I can’t help letting you guys know how amazing you guys are. I just found the channel. I literally watch you guys every night. Dan my man I salute bro very smart dude. Kika you’re such of wonderful human being. I’m so happy for you guys. Be safe in the ocean👍🏽

[@ByGraceThroughFaithHomestead]

Kika's energy is so infectious. Was smiling ear to ear, then your reaction to her in the snow just made me laugh so hard. Love your video and trying my damndest to catch up to current day

[@christurner2340]

PVC and a heat gun for the rode/chain thru-deck. Ingenious, MacGyver. Marinize it 😊! More learning with each step!

[@RodRosenberg]

Great work on the boat the use of what is at hand is very impressive. Making the PVC chain pipe was brilliant!

[@theoldwizard998]

Brilliant in deed !

[@GoFoRoM]

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[@thewedword]

Dan & Kika I had to stop binge watching long enough to let you know how much I enjoy your channel. Dan, my man, you are the ultimate McGyver! "Got a problem? Dan can fix it" You are The Man! Safe travels and continued blessings.

[@lyndonevans8033]

Everyone needs a Kika in their life , she’s a ray of sunshine

[@DBowen-os2cv]

This is an oldie but…it’s so cute seeing Kika play in that much snow for the 1st time! Make my heart smile!

[@tomriley5790]

As always Kika's excitement and Dan's calmness is a wonderful combination, no idea where all that energy comes from! Agree with Dan, fantastic seeing Kika have so much fun! Perfect snow man! Amazing that they can fly planes in that weather and amazing how different the climate can be at the ends of a flight :-)! Slowly learning about fibreglass watching these videos! Fridge and a windless, sound like small things but must have seemed like huge luxuries! Brilliantly edited as ever! Thanks again for sharing your adventures.

[@bcwave7453]

Binge watching years later. You guys are awesome - Kika's magical enthusiasm for the snow to Dan's engineering prowess. You guys make great videos

[@lawrencesnow9224]

I must admit you got some mad skills Dan.. Very informative as well . Enjoying every minute of the videos . Thank you both so much for sharing your sailing life with all of us . Love it! :)

[@captandy34449]

Watching You play in the snow put a smile on my face! Thank you.

[@KennethRayable]

I got a lot of giggles watching you play in the snow.

[@jerrys634]

You guys are hilariously interesting. Dan's MacGyver impersonation and Kika's exuberance is infectious and adds a quality to this channel. Fair winds and great sailing.

[@SailingSVEasy]

Very nice windlass install. Nicely filmed and cut as ever. Your channel is so much fun to watch. Thanks a lot for the brilliant vids.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Beautiful install and motor prep.

[@banjowoodsman7675]

I love your channel! You are a very impressive couple in so many ways. Like the way you both work thru your DIY projects. I have spent a life time working in home construction, sheet metal, and aircraft maintenance and with my background you both impress me a great deal. Keep on enjoying your adventures and ignore the negativity of some. ATB

[@SailingPauHana]

Impressive as usual Dan. Your mechanical skills amaze me every time I watch your videos. Kika is so cute and fun to watch too...she looks like she was really enjoying that snow.

[@spinnaker5514]

Another great video and just in time for me too! I just installed an electric anchor windlass last year before I covered my boat for the winter. I didn't have the proper tools for cutting the hole in the deck so a friend did it for me and mounted the windlass while I was away. Now that I've seen your video, I'm at the very least going to pull it and fiberglass the holes and possibly either fill them with epoxy resin and re-drill them so they're water tight, and I really like that trick with the pvc pipe for the chain.....definitely doing that one! I learn so much from your boat work vidoes thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us! I'm always amazed when I see what you've done with and to your boat! You are quite the engineer! Some school should give you and honorary engineering degree! You are a genius!! Thanks again for sharing and as always God Bless and be safe. Bill S. s/v ODIN

[@dougefresh133]

Kika is such a fun loving soul.

[@TheCDANet]

I enjoy your non-conventional approach to resolving problems. Looking forward to see how the anchor windlass will work.

[@surfindaddio]

Hey guys, never lose that sense of awe and innocence. Great channel for fun and practical approach to boat restoration and repair. Love it.

[@dtonvista]

Watching you play in the snow was a good laugh! great work on the windless motor!

[@bobblack6816]

You are a JOY to watch!! A little kid!! Love you!!!

[@Bill23799]

Kikka: We are gonna go dive in the SNOW! Dan: We? Kikka: Yeah, we. Dan: Do you have a mouse in your pocket?

[@edrosenberger6947]

I really enjoy these MacGyver type videos that Dan comes up with. I can't help but learn something new, or at least different.

[@dowillwill]

I want to start by saying I just love you guys, you guys are awesome and I haven't been to the Dominican Republic since 1984 I was there for a year and I cannot believe how much things have changed out there they even have an Ikea, I was like what but again you guys are awesome.

[@TheGcbailey]

I started my own business one year ago this week. Partially inspired by people like yourselves. I also consider myself an adventurer, but your ingenuity and self reliance makes one feel quite inadequate by comparison. I enjoy watching your videos, and sailing is next on our list. You guys are fun to watch in the meantime before I can be out there myself. Happy travels.

[@maeunleashed3877]

Kika, that is the best snowman ever :)

[@creamoreTV]

...remember... once upon a time... you started with; "Don't buy a Couch!" - and the 66 Steps between are soooo awesome...!!! LOVE it! LG ;)

[@robertputnam6324]

Sir you are one smart kid

[@morin8871]

I love your videos when you're fixing / improving Uma. You are so inventive and resourceful I love it.

[@waterdog226]

Dan, you are so good at figuring things out. You also explain things very well. Thank you!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Intoxicating how much you enjoyed the snow! Excluding the oxygen is key! Dielectric grease, crimp and heat shrink is belt, braces and galoshes!! Nice job! 48v windlass is superb too. Bet that flies up now!

[@davidc6510]

Awesome episode where crazy Haitian girl meets snow and overdoses on the cold vibes of winter! LOL OMG that snowman is sooooo funny. Brilliant job on the windlass - what a great back saver.

[@jimedwards9606]

the joy of seeing snow for the first time brings back memories of my grand daughters first time . awesome time life goes so quick.

[@badcat4707]

I can't remember ever seeing someone have as much fun in the snow as Kika did during the storm days ;-) / old school Canadian me .

[@R3troZone]

Dan I know what you're experiencing. In 2000 my girlfriend who had lived in Miami her entire life moved back to NY with me. To a town about 50 miles north of Syracuse. That October she witnessed her very first snowfall and it was quite entertaining to watch an adult regress to the playfulness of a child.

[@UweBehrendt]

I love the cooler system

[@Melebee3]

I am obsessed with people who grew up in warm climates seeing snow for the first time. I was this person once.

[@christopherstube9473]

She is like a little wild kitten, so much energy.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

That little plastic tube for your chain to run through ? Genius !

[@rhett4027]

I was alone watching as I am all of your videos and I am actually laughing out loud !

[@jonothandoeser]

Lol!

[@barjay27]

Reminds me of going to college in Toronto. Our boarding house had a student from Trinidad that never seen snow. First snowfall that year arrived late. 2:00 am mid December we discovered him outside dancing and catching snowflakes with his tongue. Only had his jockey shorts on!!!!

[@arone0424]

Great job to both of you we are from Vero beach Florida and are happy to see you enjoying life and doing what you love , SV Anarchy

[@me9061]

LOVE these types of Uma videos. Sailing + Clever DIY.

[@nick.caffrey]

I really love that you appreciate the luxury of your lives. No, I don't mean money, I mean luxury; health, strength, opportunity and the wisdom to take advantage of those!

[@michaelcanto6175]

My my, Dan you are a Swiss Army Knife! Love your engineering approach and inventiveness!

[@angeloattard9748]

simply delightful snow play......!!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

You looked so cute playing in the snow like a little kid. I've been stuck in snow my whole life so far so I don't mind it coming down until I have to spend a couple of hours cleaning out our drive and parking area. It's nice having a large drive and parking area until it come to clearing the snow off of it... But it sure was fun seeing you enjoying the snow.... So glade to see that you kids made it back safely and are getting ready for another awesome avenger!!!!

[@coug96fan]

Very impressed with your DIY approach to your mechanical/electrical systems and how you "Marine-ize" them.

[@SailingTranquilityBay]

Nice modification on the windlass. We pulled our 3/8" chain and 60lb anchor by hand for 10 years....your backs will thank you. We are finally installing an electric one.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Ugh, opening reminded me of life here in Minnesota 6 months a year, gloomy. Love the change from the arctic tundra to the Caribbean.

[@peterlamere5328]

These guys are amazing project masters....!

[@JjCoronet]

hi the other day combi life recommended your channel to watch, so i just spent the past 2 days watching all your videos todate, im hooked thanks so much for making them all, they have been really great to watch, cant wait for more

[@SailingUma]

+Jj Coronet Awe, thanks! Ben is the BEST! He's even one of our Patrons.

[@christophermichael2566]

2 big kids loving life

[@GI-AUS]

Looking into that Keco now... Thanks!

[@larrywills5690]

Hi there, I too just finished installing my windlass which is very close to the one you installed with the chain going through the deck. I was surprised to see you did the very same thing with the selves in the deck. Wow...we are smart...lol. Always fun to watch you guys , the little woman in your life is a gift my friend.

[@shadesofpurple7283]

I laughed so much I cried! You are absolutely adorable

[@svabyssinia8969]

Great video, thank you for sharing and fair winds!!

[@jannepeltonen2036]

Even after living in a snowy climate for all my life, I have to admit I'll still make snow angels whenever we get enough clean snow. Sadly, with climate change, snow in Helsinki is getting rarer by the year. Or rather, we have 50 cm of wet snow fall in one day (you really don't want to dive in wet snow) and it'll be gone by the next day.

[@madwldgrp1]

Awesome video and great diy on the cooler and windless...thank you for the great first hand insights. You two rock...and roll!!

[@mikeyc181]

Well done job on the windlass ...

[@markperry4220]

Kika you are so funny. What a charm. Dan you are a lucky man. Enjoy your life’s together. Sail on .....

[@markstewart3551]

extremely happy about the winless and watching you experience the snow is great remind me of my first time in the Rocky Mountains

[@doppler3237]

really nice install

[@rhett4027]

Brilliant comedy in the drivers seats guys

[@gidge34]

Absolutely brilliant mate! Good job and I love your channel!!

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

What a beautiful life you two, great choices!

[@whiterabbit2786]

My favorite episodes are the DIY ones. I would love to have seen the finished windless install from below. Did you use a mending plate to reinforce the bolts to the deck? Does the chain fall into a 5 gallon bucket or some other device to collect the sea-floor goop?

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Yet its a great improvement, it also was a good workout ;) Clever working Dan, great showing your skills again

[@quickm4]

Hey Uma, love you guys since the beginning! i work on big work class Remote Operated Vehicles in the gulf of mexico which use various voltages from very high to very low in systems that operate up to and beyond 10,000 feet of water. We use all copper wire, open ended crimp connectors that we crimp, then solder and heat shrink with extremely low rates of failure due to connections. in the case of any water intrusion to electrical components we thoroughly flush with wd40 and blow dry. Not sure if it is worth the trouble to you, but that seems to work well for us. Hope you get a chance to say hi to Rincon for me. Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@Bushcaddy620MP]

Very good video I like how you solve your problems and try new things. I would recommend installing a backing plate on your windlass. Could save your deck.

[@JohnMason-Hill]

You guys are amazing!!

[@stephencmullins]

I'm impressed. Nice work.

[@dizheller2101]

Haha, this brings back memories of a South African exchange student friend of mine in Austria, seeing snow for the first time. He ran outside and jumped around in it like Kika, but barefoot! :))

[@Johnbass37]

I just discovered your Channel. I sub to rick Moore and vegabond which are awesome. One I watch to absolutely hate is drake paragon with that pos MO the total wet blanket always trying to ruin drakes sailing dreams. Too bad he thinks it's his job to sacrifice his life to save her. Your vids showcase a perfect balance of unbridled happiness and mechanical abilities, and true friendship and appreciation for each other. Thank you both. Time to binge watch 30 hours next weekend.

[@cdac16]

funny you mention this, Drake was (and in a way kinda still is) one of my favorites, WAY back before mo was in the picture, his whole nature and demeanor was genuine and rooted in just being a really cool dude. My interest in their videos has diminished to almost nil with mo around , and drake has the look of a browbeaten manservant (on HIS goddamn boat no less) in a dead end marrige, a little fatter, balder and greyer. DRAKE, wake up buddy, kampai

[@marcryvon]

I used to watch La Vagabonde but got tired of it. No, absolutely no comparision with Kika and Dan. 1 million$, sponsered, luxury yacht vs a 3k$, self restored - did they ever worked hard on Uma, even in winter ! - Did our two dear friends here ever EARNED their dream and journey. And still do ! Total respect and deserved admiration from my part.

[@Grandpacarlreacts]

Nice improvements. A windless is a god send. Especially in bad weather or while single handing.

[@juans3728]

Normally when it snows as such it doesn't seem cold outside until the wind begins to blow then you start to feel it.

[@bryandove595]

Yay, you finally have a windlass!

[@bobahlberg6360]

smart job..im impressed, thanks for sharing.

[@freddyrosenberg9288]

This girls has some many good one liners it's ridiculous. "We are back to rocking again" lol

[@tenthousandtinysteps3497]

Excellent film work! Love the new music undertones you guys added!

[@KevinBeginMusic]

I didn't realize you guys had an electric motor. I remember something about not having a bunch of diesel to motor, but didn't think about it. I've been really curious about people actually sailing with these. The only consensus I ever hear is that they're just for getting in and out of your slip. Thank you guys for all the videos. Love following your journey :)

[@arthurpryor773]

great video and great problem solving....

[@snakeeyes4424]

nice video I about to install a windlass on my boat and your video gave me great ideas..thank you great video once again

[@ByronWatts]

It is interesting to experience the difference between not particularly liking (understated) snow and someone who desperately wants to see snow. I moved to a land that never snows after living very near Canada where is feels cold (comparatively) over half the year

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Dan, *If* (never say never!) If, you ever have to give up sailing, and then find yourself in a position to get a 'normal' job, you will never have to write a CV. Just give them your KZbin address and say "take a look" 😉 Kika could easily do the same for production editing 👍

[@redhughdl]

it always makes me laugh seeing adults see snow for the first time, its like they missed a vital part of their childhood, oh the things we take for granted !!!!

[@svbacchus4949]

Yup, looks like a bunny rabbit. Keep working on it, you'll get your snowman one day!

[@JSilva-tl9nj]

MacGyver the hell out of that boat nice work! If I was that smart I could make do on a 3k boat too.