LIVING ON A SAILBOAT

[@HitListMMAImages]

Just my opinion and ONLY an opinion: Take a Sharpie and write on the cans what is inside. Then tear the labels off and discard before you get on the boat. It'll keep little bugs from being stowaways. Good Sailing, my friends!

[@mickhardage6678]

I was going to mention this. Everyone is commenting about the ice but what about the bug eggs that are in the label glue?

[@Gen4505]

Hi guys! You are amazing! I am looking for my first sailboat as well, was going through videos on KZbin and came across your series... Wow. So systematic, so helpful and so inspiring!!! It is a second evening today I am doing nothing after work, but watch your videos one-by-one. Did not miss a single episode, since each one shows and teaches something new. Plus, have to give a credit to whoever was editing your footage - it is easy and entertaining to watch. All scenes compiled so well, showing nice views, good angles. One small glitch - sound is very dull on your new camera sometimes. I assume this is when it is used inside a water-tight box. Good luck and keep feeding more of these adventure videos!

[@ocxb]

Good to see your back on track and uploading videos again. I hope the crossing went well this time, can't wait for more vid's

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

That bay area next to the canal and Publix is a good spot to anchor by as you can catch a shuttle to take you around south Beach and you can also walk to Lincoln road.

[@tonytiger3216]

Tip for ice: Put a cooler within a cooler with newspapers in between for insulation and sealed with tape. Put the ice in a lunchbox or bucket so the surface area of melted ice is dense. Place the lunchbox/bucket of ice in cooler first and place food on top of it. And of course keep it in the shade. If you can, presort food into bags so you don't have to open the cooler more than twice a day; in the morning and evening when its cool outside.

[@thinkjeremiah]

Epic guys! Going to Southport NC to pick up my boat this weekend I hope, then back to Topsail island for repairs, then Florida bound soon after. Keep up the great work and vids. I appreciate the stuff you post.

[@versask8td]

You guys should try some dry ice in the cooler, it will freeze the you know what out of anything touching it but it will keep you cooler very cold for a while.

[@SoCalSurfer69]

There are Coolers at CostCo and other stores there are 5 day coolers. Put some dry ice one one side and ice on the other. We used them in summer camping in Arizona and the milk was frozen when we left. The 5 day Coolers work great on boats.

[@humdrummed]

hey, love the videos! ice tip. block ice if you can get it. get a 2nd cooler, even if its a really cheep one..one is main cooler and the other 2nd. transport the ice in a cooler if possible. use 2nd cooler to put the cold water in from main cooler. use this to chill anything you may want to put in the main cooler. works great for a 6 pack too. keep main cooler covered with a blanket or towel. i can make a block of ice last about 4 days with a good cooler.

[@Buie144]

A yeti ice chest and a little dry ice and your good to go for over a week. great adventure!!! Love it!!

[@mimonteboi]

@8:25 The pillbug, Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille), is an isopod, a type of non-insect arthropod also known as a terrestrial crustacean. It is sometimes called a roly-poly due to its ability to roll into ball when disturbed , water bugs are cockroaches. turtles can breath thru their ass.. yw

[@Ilsabug1]

In Oriental at the grocery store they have block ice and it lasts much longer than bag ice in our cooler. I plan to upgrade to a cold plate at some point in the future. But you are right the more solid the ice mass the longer it will last. As Orange Fish suggested Dry Ice would be an alternative if you can source it. One of my Customers ships food and they use dry ice for perishables. Oh thanks for posting. I have missed your videos.

[@911naimplate]

Such a well behaved dog......wish I could get my Golden Retriever to behave half as well. A couple of thoughts on your ice situation.....Have you tried using blocks of Ice? I find it usually lasts quite a bit longer but of course is more work breaking it up. Also, are you using your ice chest or just the cooler? The Ice Chest usually keeps food colder longer and self drains into the bilge. Next......there are several portable fridges and ice makers on the market. No installation is required. They can run off of shore power when you have such access but what I like is this. If you set up an adapter (think AC adapter like the one in your car) and run it off a switch, (make sure to use the appropriate AMP breaker) you can run your engine for about an hour per day so you do not deplete your batteries and you can make your own ice and also cool the fridge. Good luck and keep the videos coming : )

[@WickedSalty]

Rob M Good tips! We're definitely going to have our refrigeration sorted for next time ;) Thanks for the support!

[@1240enzo]

Was great to see some new videos from you guys :). But I agree with one of the other comments, a small fridge in the end would be much easier to live with than having to manage ice, be it iceblocks/dry ice etc. Look forward to seeing the Bahamas when you can post some of your experiences there. Safe travels and fair winds

[@henrythinks]

You want to get a block of dry ice and leave it in the paper bag. It doesn't melt it evaporates and it takes days to do that while keeping everything cold.

[@nigelmtb]

No shoes. Hippy problems. I love it!

[@WickedSalty]

Nigel Doyle its funny the signs in the states went from No shirts, no shoes, no service to the bahamas, No shirts, no shoes, no problem! ;)

[@chriswildoner]

use dry ice in the cooler, it will last much longer. also, dried beans and other raw dried staples will help if you don't mind the time it takes to cook. love your videos!

[@SNeusse]

Also, wrap your ice chest in some blankets to increase the insulation. Thanks for sharing.

[@ionuin2488]

I enjoy your video's, keep them coming. Fair winds and happy adventures to you both.

[@WickedSalty]

sea dreams Thanks!

[@nolanpetrin1012]

Hi wicked salty. I love your videos!!!! My dad has the same boat as you. Ericsons are awesome

[@WickedSalty]

Nolan Petrin Is she the 30+?? everyones got the cruising version always looking out for someone else having the racing version. Although I would prefer a cruising boat for cruising not gonna lie, but I love Parity.

[@ctaylor1655]

Wicked Salty, great seeing you guys on Guana Cay yesterday!

[@edselby]

At the risk of sounding like a dirty old man - Kate is so adorable :) You have a good traveling companion there, Wes.

[@madtoddman]

I find you 2 so funny. thanks for posting.

[@castaway123100]

Ah, to be young and child-free, you two are living the dream.

[@sjoncb]

You guys rock, love your vids. Ive shopped in Publix with no shoes before with no hassle and they sell dry ice. Cant wait to see your passage to the Bahamas, next video maybe? Awesome awesome awesome.

[@WickedSalty]

Sjon Blackwell The vid after the next!

[@rynotrain]

First part of the vide you guys are totally at the stadium in Miami. I use to wakeboard there all the time, and party.

[@WanderSmiths]

Awesome that the dinghy motor is running again. I was bummed at how quickly it died on you guys. But after reading the comments it looks like it might be on the blink again. That damn iguana looked like it could eat Lola.

[@WickedSalty]

William Smith She died for good... it was short but sweet

[@FurtherAM]

4:41 Publix grocery is the best!

[@michaelcaton9358]

put the ice on the top.... cold air falls.....hot air rises....

[@WickedSalty]

Michael Caton I'd say it also can be equally an issue of your food becoming wet and soggy, even in bags. Because the ice melts fast, we only open during meal times, maybe open it like 2 times a day max. So it does melt in between these times.

[@WickedSalty]

Michael Caton Also waiting for the comment, "GET A YETI". We'd LOVE a yeti :) but have managed without the 250+ $ cooler.

[@Wanderglobe]

+Michael Caton I keep a small 12 volt in my bus that has a few advantages. It's about half the size of a regular cooler so less power consumption and less space. Also the cooling fan is on the top so if you use ice and it melts it won't muck up the fan. Blocks of ice are best but if you have cubes then put them in freezer bags so the water doesn't spoil what's in the cooler and it can be used for drinking when it melts.

[@fronterae]

Publix also sale dry ice. Very convenient...

[@Jmmondeau]

I use a 30 food Harbor Freight cable 9 bucks and lock it to the outboard engine screws that hold the outboard to the boat. (so they cant remove the outboard or the boat) and lock it to the dock. Cheep insurance. Works great so far. Great videos. I can show you a photo but im not knowing how to do it on this forum. Jean

[@geno3348]

I notice you store Knorr Sides. They are great for provisioning. Each pkg has a supplemental recipe. I use them as a base for 1 pot meals, using canned Hormel chicken and ham. A whole meal for 2 for less than $3. And, it takes up very little space. Good luck to you guys. Our paths may cross one day. I just bought a Catalina 30 that I'm retrofitting for blue water cruising. I'm sailing from Maine to West Palm Beach, Florida around April or May, briefly, to visit friends and family, then it's off to the VIs. Anybody reading this that would like to crew simply reply to this comment. Looking for 2 crew mates.

[@WickedSalty]

+Gene Bethune That sounds amazing, hope we cross paths as well! Good luck!

[@Azazelwalk]

I'd crew with you. If I had known.

[@hpeterson10579]

lol noticed you had a line in a square knot as your belt... i may have to steal your fashion brother!

[@WickedSalty]

H Peterson Best belt I have had!

[@stoneyharmon4719]

Excellent videos. Thanks for posting. I'd like to hear more about how the people (live aboards) you interact with differ from what you were used to on land society.

[@WickedSalty]

stoney harmon After living aboard, you usually become more conscious of how much you consume, water consumption, the amount of trash you're collecting. Kate stops the faucet in between washing her hands at restaurants now ;)

[@stoneyharmon4719]

Wicked Salty I plan on buying a boat soon for the same reason...I'm getting a lot of good info from your videos. Maybe I'll see ya'll out there!

[@WickedSalty]

stoney harmon Good luck! hope to see you out there someday

[@jimrogers1455]

quick question. When did you start learning to sail? good series, Cheers!

[@Scrimm_]

is it possible to invest in some roll up solar panels and mount them on the sails and you could power a small energy saving fridge?

[@godiskungen27]

God havin a girl like Kate take care of her man and her of you offcourse just awsome what a beautiful kind hearted easy going just awsome woman just so wonderful to see you Both together brings hope for all egoistic all drama High end girls here Awsome video u 2 the best man Greetings from Sweden Marcus

[@danielkinney9407]

Do u ever show your sailboat? Would love to see ur vessel.

[@nickw6887]

Dude, get a real cooler. Colman makes the extreme ones that keep ice for days. Also don't dump the water out. The water/ice mix keeps much longer. Just put your food in bags to keep dry. Another tip: If your going to be in port for a few days. Ask the manager of the store if you can put jugs in the ice freezer and pick up the next day. A frozen gallon jug will last at least a day and provides cold drinking water!

[@wayne6220]

Nice one. Really enjoy your videos. You need to get yourselves a solar fridge :)

[@seawolf7559]

Bahamas wifi sucks, but I'm sure it'll be better than cuba! We leave Monday from tortugas, wish us luck! We miss bears girlfriend Lola!

[@mikeybgoode]

I've seen most cruisers removing labels and paper from their dry foods because of roach concerns. Just saying. Love the video Shows please keep them coming.

[@greygoose4x46]

Great video you should invest in a yeti cooler if you don't have any fridge available ...

[@Ingeanous]

Publix sells dry ice.

[@joez9839]

Don't you guys have a built-in ice box? We had one on our Columbia 26 and it kept things cool for several days with just a couple of bags of ice.

[@kadven6447]

Hey Salty. Add salt to the ice. It will get colder and last longer.

[@rickt1866]

never thought about going to meatpacker ask for dry ice ?

[@treywilly431]

What about dry ice, can you get that???

[@titustiger27]

two words block ice.. probably good to use that fresh water

[@WickedSalty]

Titus Tiger can't always get the blocks

[@titustiger27]

how about sun block ;-)

[@tmbgator2]

I know they are expensive but invest in a Yeti Cooler. They are the BEST for boating and keeping ice cold for days at a time!!!!!!

[@WickedSalty]

tmbgator2 I NEED a yeti! but we're so broke now

[@mradonis252]

to get more life out of your greens and cold stuff try and source some block ice.

[@ChadKovac]

Wouldn't Dry Ice work well? You don't have the byproduct of water but I think it probably lasts longer.

[@captnchris7244]

Two small chains and two padlocks one chains the engine to the dinghy one chains the dinghy to the dock :)

[@captnchris7244]

Just an idea hope it helps :)

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

I just spent 3 months there.....Bring plenty of water...Did I say bring plenty of water...Very expensive shopping there

[@WickedSalty]

John Ahern you Freedom? I think we've been hearing you on the VHF this past week

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

I am now back in West Palm

[@SailingMonea]

Cool vid!! Keep 'em coming! ;)

[@arekkaniewski4442]

Where were you anchored in Miami. We have similar draft. Just getting ideas and info on our upcoming trip.fair winds

[@WickedSalty]

We anchored in Marine stadium as well as south of collins canal with has a great dinghy dock next to a grocery store

[@WickedSalty]

Collins canal anchorage is south of Belle island

[@arekkaniewski4442]

Great , thank you. I will look it up on active captain. I know that no name is great to stage for the crossing. But in meantime we rather be close to amenities.

[@AnthonyPaun]

awesome videos,, safe travels!

[@WickedSalty]

Anthony Paun Thanks man!

[@ironpirate8]

Great video! Have you heard of a pot-in-pot refrigerator? It only requires water to work. I don't know how effective they are, it's just something I read about. Could be used in conjunction with ice I suppose.

[@WickedSalty]

Iron Pirate I haven't, but I have seen Engels work great!

[@TonyAnschutz]

WOOOO HOOO> Still doin it up right. How is the Abacos? I am not going to make it this trip. Any luck with the dinghy motor? Still feel bad I couldn't get it running. Fixed some other folks motor 2 days ago. Mostly flooded but had and carb issue too. I Start heading back to florida on Friday. Maybe we will cross paths again?

[@WickedSalty]

ScubaTony Anschutz My dad thinks its an issue with the lower unit... We're heading back to Florida in a week or two, tell us where youre at when we're closer and we'll see! Good to hear from you man!

[@marvinhoffmann4288]

great excuse! cant go shopping cause no shoes! wish that worked for us landlubbers

[@meadowspringswardreliefsoc8572]

Get a Yeti cooler. It can keep ice for about a week. They are spendy though.

[@jtechie3]

I have the same outboard, 3.5 Tahatsu , i have to figure out why mine is leaking gas in the float area ..

[@WickedSalty]

John jtechie It's a P.O.S. or at least ours is. Now she's leaked oil out of the lower unit all over our transom constantly...

[@jtechie3]

Wicked Salty That sux, i dont know if i should just buy a new one or a Electric one like this but they are su much $$ www.torqeedo.com/en

[@theshadowshop]

If you don't do a plug in cooler; Go with the Yeti Cooler They are expensive but worth it.

[@WickedSalty]

***** Haha, I knew it! We're on the tail end of this trip, we'll manage until next time!

[@Shermanandandrea]

you should try sea ice ,It last longer.Thats what they use on fishing boats :-]

[@jamiesonbailey6447]

My husband and I are looking to live aboard a 36ft catamaran with our wolf-pitbull hybrid within the next year or so, do you have any tips on how to store their food, etc?

[@joez9839]

Can't speak for WS, but we lived aboard for 15 years with critters. Find some plastic containers with positive latches on the lids. Tupperware is just okay, but not great. We stored bags of dry food in a large plastic bins and dished out a week's worth into a smaller container. Keeping the food in their paper bags helped curb moisture damage.

[@WickedSalty]

2 videos in 2 days what is this? Are we in the Bahamas still?! Haha were in the Abacos where the internet is much easier to come across!

[@ralphholiman7401]

Wicked Salty I'm glad you guys made it.

[@DFMurray]

Wicked Salty If you are not planning to drink the melted ice (and are keeping the food in plastic bags) but a jug with sea water on your deck and let the water evaporate and refill it a couple times (make brine). But that salt saturated brine in with the ice and it will last 4x longer. Sounds crazy but SCIENCE! It lowers the melting point of water so the ice lasts longer.

[@UfoAlien8]

Wicked Salty 0;40 UFO

[@WickedSalty]

+Tony Antonio (UFO) Paraglider, IDENTIFIED! ;P That'd be cool though

[@ryanwalsh4212]

haha "just uhhhh, keep it down"

[@sucapizda]

Hey do you guys fish and eat sushi while under way? Is that a safe thing to do? ( I mean health wise with all the mercury etc ) Seems like that would be a great source of fresh yummy food, no?

[@legend343]

I thought the same as another guy that I've seen dry ice at Publix.... Shouldn't the ice be on top of the food as cold air sinks.?!?! Great to see more vids from you guys :-))

[@kevinswanson3910]

Use solid brick ice lasts way longer

[@Nabster5]

Good update team.

[@thataintitchief553]

Oh sues I used to visit my gran right by there

[@stuartreinus1768]

you guys are awsome

[@thall0790]

lots of ice!

[@jeffgriggs6470]

Do you guys work or how do you support the lifestyle? I'd love to buy a sailboat and live on the ocean but I have a couple of bills I have to pay so very curious on how your support yourselves.

[@WickedSalty]

you do what you have to do for work, much like real life. We saved up and went until the money ran out now we're saving again to go again on a different boat. I understand the curiosities in how much things cost because people want to do them to, but when you think about it, it's not that much different then the expenses you need in any day life, food, insurance, taxes etc. It definitely cant be hard if in debt, everyone is in different positions.

[@MikeMaileFoolishBehavior]

I know this is a late comment. But you should consider a 12v cooler. We've seen them at WalMart and Target.

[@MikeMaileFoolishBehavior]

Another late note. Heat rises and cold drops. Always put the ice on top of the items you want to keep coldest in a cooler.

[@ValD...]

You should buy yourself a 12v Dometic fridge, I have one it does not use any power at all. I have CF-018DC Portable Refrigerator/Freezer

[@matt92099]

how do you have money to buy stuff if you dont work?

[@WickedSalty]

you work and save your money in a bank account to be used later.

[@matt92099]

Wicked Salty so once it runs dry what happens. Are you set for life, have you worked enough to live there indefinitely

[@WickedSalty]

We are unfortunately not set for life so we have had to go back to work since this video

[@jamiesonbailey6447]

Haha, man I hope we run into eachother in our travels, I think you'd get along with us! xD

[@miketate3089]

You could very easily have a refrigerator

[@kvocal]

Block ice last much longer.

[@dmann466]

Two words... BLOCK ICE!

[@WickedSalty]

+David Manning Block ice is a dying commodity. After cruising the from MA to Bahamas, we hardly found block ice. And when you need ice every time you get fresh food, you'll take what you can get.

[@dmann466]

Ya, if we are ever in one place for any time and have a store with a big freezer handy we buy some gallon bottles of water and ask them to store 'em in the freezer overnight.

[@WickedSalty]

David Manning That's the move right there!

[@Buie144]

Do you have a "fund my Yeti account" set up?? I'm sure people would love to help!

[@bikeboy0012]

Bro put the ice on top of everything so the cold sinks

[@dalebuckley6073]

block ice last's longer

[@WickedSalty]

+Dale Buckley Block ice is not sold everywhere, especially within dinghy rows distance.

[@GNT35]

Great video

[@WickedSalty]

Giles Theriault Thanks!

[@vincentg150]

Quick question about having a dog on a boat: Where do you make him do his..... you know. It's not like there's a lot of grass around ;)

[@WickedSalty]

Vincent G The conversation goes like this: Lola: Rrrrra Kate or I: Do you need water? Lola: Rrrr Kate or I: Food? Lola: Rrrra Kate or I put leash on bring her to the deck and she does her thing. Rinse repeat :)

[@vincentg150]

Wicked Salty Haha thanks for the answer! And thanks for the videos, I enjoy watching them. You're living my dream :) in a few years I might be able to do that also. I'm a translator, so I could become a freelancer and work a few days at a time from marinas using the wifi... at least that's the plan ;)

[@WickedSalty]

Vincent G It's all about being able to work online from anywhere. Cheers thanks man

[@waynewilliams1922]

Do you realize your the first video when searching ''living on a sailboat''

[@tristanmiller9571]

+Wayne Williams That's how I found this video! Now I'm hooked and subbed.

[@waynewilliams1922]

Tristan Miller talk about good video placement!

[@sucapizda]

I think every sailor should automatically get a Amel 55 ( with a wicked fridge ) for free from the factory. First thing I would do If I was elected president of the world.

[@ricksonntag2166]

Enjoying your videos. Just getting caught up on them after a couple months of being too busy to watch. I've heard that Miami Beach is becoming more hostile to cruisers, and have outlawed tying dinghies up at the Collins Canal seawall. I'm not sure that's where you were, but it looks like it might be. Just keep this in mind for your return trip. Here's a pic of the "no parking" sign: cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=105831&d=1437592488

[@WickedSalty]

Rick Sonntag Dang... that really stinks. It was such a cool little cruiser area but I could see how they thought it may have been getting run down. Good info, I bet that publix dock is still a go maybe?

[@Jim-hw2ss]

where does your dog do his business???

[@coffeefish]

Cool video.

[@johnkaye365]

Nice

[@emretopal1233]

You guys didn't upload a video for a month and then 2 videos in one day :D

[@emretopal1233]

First

[@erictimber5849]

not much class here !!

[@rickt1866]

dude acting like he knew what was up with the dinging motor haaaaa

[@AChannelName1]

that belt is 2 sweg 4 me

[@WickedSalty]

***** swerve

[@911naimplate]

You guys may want to consider this unit. It is expensive but how much is your time worth constantly running around all day long? Hope this helps.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6O3fpKbaNmSesU

[@PatrickWagz]

2:28 "oooh, woah" hahaha Good vid WesKateLola

[@WickedSalty]

+Patrick Wagz After watching this again, I don't know what's worse the guy and the girl, or the guy scraping the mud off the anchor onto the bow.

[@cvnapps51]

I've seen folks do go fund me accounts to help out with their adventures in return for great vids. May be a good consideration for you guys. Especially if you can get a big enough following.