Living & working on a boat...our REAL Nordhavn Life [NORDHAVN 43]

[@jonathanbrooks917]

Elizabeth is definitely the prettiest, Shawn the most handsome, But Mr Sully, he is absolutely the coolest of them all!!!

[@manfredseidler1531]

Here we have a perfect couple living on a perfect boat, cruising around perfect scenery while having perfect jobs. They have perfect photography and editing skills to go along perfect storytelling abilities. What in the world can't you guys do? We haven't even talked about doing your own maintenance, navigating and flying the drone. Allow me to share... we're not all created equal. I love your postings and I'm always scanning KZbin for your most current one. Hope you all had a great day sharing mother's day.

[@mvfreedom]

Manfred Seidler wowzers thank you so much for the incredibly kind and inspiring words! We love learning and hope to become better at all of those things that we enjoy. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Becareful how you throw perfect around, cause you show me something perfect and I will show you flawed

[@manfredseidler1531]

@@kevinbrooks1104 For sure Kevin, I'm with you 100%. I was going for the social and complementary side of things, that's all. I think we all live in the biggest and most grandiose room in the world... room for improvement. These folks bought a second-hand boat and have used it for three years... yet it looks new and everything works on it. I'm impressed. You have a good day.... Manfred

[@ronnchase4872]

Thanks for the daily routine video. For me, this is what I’m most interested in seeing about your boating lifestyle. Before retirement I too was road warrior and traveled weekly. Those weeks that I didn’t travel felt odd and out of sort. Hang in there Captain Awesome! Thanks Elizabeth for the peak into the lifestyle

[@7WetDawg3]

Great pacing on this video, great use of music as well. Mr. Sully has really grown into his own.

[@kentreg1]

Captain Awesome...Best T shirt Ever! Cheers!

[@joel231]

Mr sully is such a great little doggo !

[@ronward146]

Love the Golden Gardens, especially back in the 70's when half of Seattle would drag race and party on those summer nights. I even fished off of "A" dock in Shilshole Bay as a kid and believe it or not, I used to work for Fisheries Supply back in the 80's too! ThanQ for the view of Seattle and a piece of your day to day. Love your channel and excellent videos...Be well and stay well!

[@selimbilgisin9049]

Thank you for showing us your down to earth side , usually people show how great they are . That’s very nice of you , to be frank and couregeous . Take care , best wishes

[@jeffslaven]

Wow, Wally is so chill ! Glad to see you folks are coping ok. Stay safe and Nordhavn dreams!

[@mvfreedom]

Jeff Slaven Wally is amazing, it’s been nice to have him around since we can’t really socialize with humans right now!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

The trouble with Wally is his diet. He hangs out at the locks and munches on endangered salmon. That's why the sea lions are around Shilshoal and not the harbor seals.

[@Re5ist_ance]

5:47 .. Sully was like .. "I ain't falling for the cuteness .. come at me bro" 😂🐕‍🦺

[@guymanges3628]

Ready Sully Is he ever. Bless you guys,on and on.

[@dwcross]

Thank you both for the day-in-the-life glimpse, keep living the dream! 😎👍

[@johncarter6573]

That beach looks great, I like how you take the breaks every two hours, I need that in my life. I own a small dart shop and with no body coming in I right now, I wright each day trying to help people learn about the sport it is hard to come up with ideas but when I watch shows like yours you give me ideas as my mind needs change to keep on going ! Thanks keep up the good work!!!!

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

Dart = cigarette? 🚬

[@johncarter6573]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 what does that mean????

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

You own a cigarette shop?

[@damienquinn]

Thankyou for including extra footage of that little good-boy. Especially putting his feet up for the day at the end! Little tiger. (ps. 5:42 - Sully could've taken him. Easy).

[@seadawg4278]

This is a great Video. Captain Awesome, Mr. Sully doing his Yoga stretches, the blending of different music depending on what we are viewing, camera placement inside the fridge on the opening sequence... All very fun to watch!

[@BoatingJourney]

Funny, we think the same thing hanging out on the weekends.... great job!

[@paullindell6596]

Of course I always enjoy your videos when you are exploring under power but it was really interesting to learn more about your "workaday" lives. Thank you.

[@daveslyk]

Elizabeth: Wanna do this.....? Shawn: .....sure. What Shawn really means: eh, not really. lol another great video!

[@mvfreedom]

daveslyk exactly, especially when there’s that awkward pause 😊

[@MrMike68r]

Thanks really enjoyed that vlog keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@medicsteele]

Wally is a fabulous name he looks like a Wally. Good choice.

[@dwdtube1111]

Great insides about living on a boat. As usual great video! You guys stay safe!

[@flashgordon6996]

Love your channel! Great insights into Nordhavns and living on a boat. Stay well.

[@terryjp3050]

nice! I am 72 yrs old and ride my bike most AMs to Golden Gardens. Love your journey. Well done.

[@jamesmulhern6733]

Now I know what work you do from the boat. I wish to live like, maybe someday. Good to exercise every couple of hours keeps the blood flowing. You both have all you needs and the life you live suits you. Thank You for sharing and keep safe

[@fireby4070]

Love your videos - I hope people realize how amazing it is to work on a boat.

[@rakkus9899]

Here in Michigan it is still cold & still in lock down. Our 40' SR, "Lady Barb" is still on the hard. Watching your videos keeps Barb & I sane! Thanks so much for sharing your lives with everyone. Mr Sulley is such a cute little guy. ⚓⚓

[@mvfreedom]

rakkus yes we’ve heard about the weather in your area and it’s crazy! Hopefully both your weather and lockdown situation improves soon!

[@swedishkev]

Hi guys,your videos are just getting better and better every time. Very down to earth lovely couple. Very cute dog, he will become the star of the show soon lol.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

Always fun to catch up and see what you guys are up to! Thanks for another glimpse, aboard MV Freedom. Tell Wally I say "Hi!"

[@steveharvey1876]

Cheers! Stay well!

[@michae8jackson378]

As a pilot the first thing I think of with your sweetie, Sully, is...well I’m sure you know, Capt Sully from my airline, US Airways! Thanks for Finally answering what you guys do! Stay safe you guys!😎😎👊👊👊👊

[@chrismcgann8448]

Haha, at the beginning of the video when you woke up and reached into the refrigerator. I thought you were reaching for the bottle of wine!

[@mvfreedom]

Chris McGann LoL that happens Friday’s at 5pm 😉

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I always thought dogs on boats were foolish. That is actually the opposite. Having a dog is often the only reason some people ever leave their boats. Which is so important. I have a little dog that gets me off and moving 3-4 times a day. He also is a great travel companion in the RV. Btw awesome working with the red Cross. They help so many..

[@jpmerrick8886]

Hi guys great enjoy the dock etc summer coming

[@darylmarincovich7898]

One of the reasons you see Sea Lions at Shilshole is the locks and fish ladder right there, they like the salmon going to the fish ladder to go into Lake Washington and further to spawn. Look up Herschel the Sea Lion, he was quite famous for a while for hanging out during salmon runs and enjoying the feast.

[@tonandmarc]

You guys are awesome !!!!!!!

[@SideTripLife]

Just curious Shawn, do you envision weekly work commutes resuming again when things resolve more, or do you see working remotely becoming more the norm? Your answer may have implications for both biz/air travel and office space vacancies/commercial real estate upcoming.

[@mvfreedom]

SideTripLife no I’ll be going back much less frequently!

[@SideTripLife]

@@mvfreedom Roger that. Many from fortune 500's + Zoomer-Boomers on down will likely be doing similarly. Afterall, why splash out on bricks n mortar offices & retail when productivity, costs, sales & lifestyle can be enhanced in a remote or digital structure? Also advanced economies could make a paradigm shift + leap-frog China by advancing both working remotely and shelving shale/oil zombies for electric/fuel cell. Hope the West smartly plans a huge leap fwd out of this but unfortunately indications lag in favor of tribalism/zombiism. Best to you both & all

[@alberthowes3639]

Fun to have a look inside your lives. Thanks

[@christianfuchs9971]

Thank you Elizabeth for you vlogs. I love your spirit and you have some crazy awesome video and editing skills, there is a lot to learn from how you put your's together. Keep that positive spirit, you are awesome too!

[@mvfreedom]

Christian Fuchs thanks so much for the inspiring words!!!

[@seatiger3540]

Enjoyed "Wally". Great personal touch video, thank you.

[@Sirena_Edonismo]

Sounds perfect to me. Love you guys ❤️

[@jwm4436]

Shawn seems like a really nice guy. Very calm/mellow.

[@mvfreedom]

Jack M. Yes he is! Sometimes too helpful and nice but i guess that’s better than the flip side 😉

[@jwm4436]

Definitely!

[@jimbeck553]

unless you put Christmas decorations on the bow

[@jackterry7664]

Funny how a little Chihuahua will take on anything, any size!

[@louismartin8593]

Love your channel good week and good week À la prochaine.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

We live just south of Milwaukee, Wis. on the north side of Racine... LOL...

[@KandiSueTheBlue]

Great vlog guys. Your photography and editing is great. Interesting to hear how you're coping with the new normal and what you did and currently do in your professions. But...let's face it...Sully is the star!🐕

[@alisavas9526]

I love watching your vlogs. Good luck, especially during these though times and by the way you're forgiven for murdering the spaghetti 🍝

[@BILLYGOAT1943]

Saw your episode where dogs used the astroturf. We have solved that problem by buying the biggest cat box we could find, get some real turf (dirt and all) and put it in the box. Dog took to it instantly, dirt and living grass went a long way in digesting the pee. Have gone for over a week with no smell or changing. I tried to add a picture but not skillful enough.

[@chrismccracken]

Cheers from a Seattle neighbor right over in Green Lake! I've been subscribed for awhile and my young kids love watching your adventures around our PNW neighborhood, thanks so much for this great episode to get to know you better!

[@Handzonvanlife]

hey was hoping you guys could do docking vid , actually showing the tie off etc .

[@mvfreedom]

Good idea!

[@cjamachado]

You are a nice couple. I’ve started to assist your videos last week, I think. And I love your serenity and peace you pass through your videos. Well, I wish you happiness and more success. Regards from Laguna/SC, Brazil. A small town on the coast.

[@doolittlegeorge]

I was thinking more like *"but first, BOOZE!"*

[@KingCountyMetroSTC]

Watching this, I realize you are moored right next to Windworks where I was a member. I once rented that red trawler next to you for a weekend. We are spending the night on our 27’ sailboat tonight in the DesMoines marina (in our slip) after a brisk day sail.

[@mvfreedom]

Merch Degrasse yes that’s Clifford!

[@KingCountyMetroSTC]

MV Freedom LOL. Gender reassignment, when we rented her she was named “Lady in Red”

[@David-ce7hg]

great Video I plan on spending 6 months in a rv then 6 months in FL

[@angelakrisinger2246]

I bought a TRX for the boat! I've been practicing yoga for 15 years and am still working on my boat practice. And agree - Fisheries is our fave shopping in the PNW!

[@chrisbishop4934]

We just saw you guys at Jarrells COve last weekend.. so funny to find your channel this week. We have lived on a couple boats over the years and would not change it for the world.. Enjoy, and look out for our 53' VicFranck trawler Eagle

[@mvfreedom]

Chris Bishop how funny, too bad we’re not there anymore. We agree, living on the boat is the best and even last night we agreed we’ll likely never live on land again 👍⚓️

[@WanderingKnapps]

Greetings yall. We too are the same way. We live a real life. Work, jobs, etc. Chris did change his career path in order to do this life. We now rely on boat work, or snorkeling and diving when the world wants to travel again. Great seeing another awesome normal family. ~ Chris and Jolene

[@mvfreedom]

Wandering Knapps aboard MV Illuminate that’s great to hear. We’d like a change as well so we don’t have to be tied so much to internet and civilization 👍

[@WanderingKnapps]

@@mvfreedom internet is a great source for this life. We are always unsure what the next week may bring. But keep plenty of food on hand

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

If you plan on doing Alaska in 2021 we might catch up and join you guys for apart of it. Love the Videos thanks

[@rockn997]

Really like your videos and you are a great couple and you are so lucky to have each other both liking the same thing. Your dogs are so cute we have two Chihuahuas and my wife gives them organic Gerber baby food in those bags and they love it, they get fiber and they have their vegetables or fruit

[@mavngy]

I have a 4 lb chihuahua. Small bladder, short walks.....BUT always first thing in the morning!

[@jedi201]

Awesome video.

[@johnkeim3836]

Like the red hat. As ZZ Top would say Sharp Dressed Man!

[@neelyrichard72]

Thank you for sharing love you guys. I wait all week to see what your up to.

[@jamiepotvin9818]

Love the real video

[@ianadkins471]

Thank you so much for a great video! As I sit in quarantine (came up to Canada) waiting to get access to my boat and yacht club your videos are inspiring. Like you I am tucked in (albeit larger space)with my girl. It’s a great way to bond and like you we have our jobs to keep us occupied. You guys are a cute couple but Mr Sully still is cuter 😊.

[@mvfreedom]

Ian Adkins agreed 😉🐶

[@wahube]

Nice life. Lovely 1st mate. Great vid

[@astronautgtag]

New follower here and I must say your travels are making me want to go explore. Thanks again fellow Washingtonian here .. safe travels

[@billb48843]

LOL - instead of a fridge on the side - 1 chest freezer - 1 fathom of anchor chain - 1 Shawn - lots of things

[@manuelcastro1103]

""AMERICAN RED CROSS""! You have just put you guys in the Palatium standings. (That's above Gold, in my book). ARC member since 1980. I'm at Saint Louis Chapter now. Proud of you.

[@mvfreedom]

Manuel Castro that’s great, proud Northwest member here 👍

[@guymanges3628]

You guys Earn it.

[@normtrainer3429]

Another great video, you guys sure make boat life look amazing!! You look so organized as well!! What are you using for a camera, the video and audio is great??

[@mvfreedom]

norm trainer funny this was made all on GoPro 7 and iPhone 11 Pro. Also a Blue Yeti mic for voiceover. All of our gear is listed in the video description if you’re curious.

[@jamesmulhern6733]

Watching another 1 of your vedios.

[@jimh.5286]

The Captain isn't "odd" or "gooney-like," he's AWESOME.

[@servicarrider]

We live in a beautiful part of the country.

[@gordgooding1558]

Man! I would have thought captain Awesome’s BBQ would be a LOT cleaner than that. Makes me feel better :-)

[@sscbkr48]

Captain awesome is awesommme!

[@sailingsolo5290]

Its funny you two remind me of the sailing channel finding avalone. Its different cause youre yanks,older and power boaters. But same kind of personalitys. I just subscribed to youre very down to earth channel. Cheers.

[@genekunkel8001]

nice people , hope you both stay healthy and fulfilled

[@Deerwood1985]

Love your video.

[@jermycullison1856]

Awesome video as always! We just sold our cabin cruiser and wondering what’s our next step up. Buy a Carver or budget friendly trawler now. Or take a couple years off and save for the forever Nordhavn!

[@mvfreedom]

Jermy Cullison oh boy, taking a couple of years off 😳 We had 2 months off in between boats thinking the same thing, and after a week we couldn’t imagine not spending life on the water. Then Freedom came knocking and all was well again 😉

[@jermycullison1856]

MV Freedom thanks so much for the reply! Not too many 40’s or mid ship birth 43’s out there. Will hold out for the right one. We are on a firefighter budget, but thinking live aboard for the future. Thank you for all your video’s and info! Y’all are the best!

[@randybourdon2791]

Shawn, the quiet Captain! Elizabeth, the prettiest second mate. Still getting caught up on videos. My wife is doing her yoga as I watch your video.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Don't forget the great guard dog.

[@polarbear111000]

Hi from Lions Bay, B.C., and thanx for this!!😁👍

[@gmcjetpilot]

Great video. Thanks for the peek at your living aboard lifestyle. Great tips even if you live in a house.

[@stevecrane1125]

Great video.It would be interesting to see the costs of this lifestyle put on paper.I watched a video about a couple who spent 4 months cruising the Bahama's and I was shocked with how much it takes to do the cruising lifestyle.

[@mvfreedom]

Steve Crane that’s on our list!

[@larrylarry5300]

Enjoy your videos. Thnks.

[@wanttoplae]

How has the cell booster thingy been working out? Is it noticeably improving signal reception ?

[@mvfreedom]

Craig Smith it’s OK, makes a small difference but isn’t a massive game changer.

[@rluxon]

The Canadian method of measuring distance for covid19 is 1/2 canoe length, or 2 beavers, or 5 Canadian geese in a row.

[@mikecee5420]

Hi there ...I’m the Regional Youth Preparedness Lead...South Florida Region for the American Red Cross waving to you. I’m a Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer and Co-Lead of a DAT team.

[@stuartvarvel27]

Great video and stay safe 🇬🇧

[@kbusek]

A marine store should have a one fathom spacing!

[@Zoot1343]

A good one, be safe, Adam, Tofino.CA

[@panosp2498]

Hi there ! Love your videos! Sean- Long time ENGEL client here...you know! LOL...

[@tmac709]

Do you think you'll take a cruise up to Alaska in the future? I think that would be a fun cruise.

[@mvfreedom]

T Mac yes that’s our first stop on our big cruising plans. Likely in 1-2 years.

[@tmac709]

@@mvfreedom Sounds good....I'll be waiting.

[@pullypoolman]

Thanks my work is a RUN and Gun Camera man looking at your camera work do you want a job ha ha ha Im in the UK though love your Blogs stay safe xx

[@mvfreedom]

Pully Poolman if only you were in the US 😉

[@James-seafan]

thank you for sharing the great video and thank you elizabeth for volunteering for the red cross and thank you shawn for the virus work

[@MBCDC1]

what virus?

[@James-seafan]

covid 2019

[@MBCDC1]

[@lovethemack]

A yoga teacher! I knew the vibe here was extra. I super missed my fellow students during lockdown as well, even zoom wasnt the same, though maybe teaching zoom classes would work for you? a little more structure to it may get the whole crew on board lol

[@yorg33kyorgeek57]

Hi you two. Sean I was wondering if you might share some thoughts on what you would add to your ship for working/officing (is that a word?) full time on board? So ergonomic stuff, office furniture, work space, communications for zooming, noise cancelling for Elizabeth and the dog, etc... Do either of you feel you miscalculated giving up a land based residence?

[@mvfreedom]

Yorg33k YorGeek not at all, we never want to go back to a land based residence. The main thing we need are some risers for our laptops and a wireless keyboard so we can work more ergonomically and not have neck or wrist strain. WiFi situation works although not consistent, but between that and our phone hot spots we get by. And if both of us have to be on the phone, one will go to the guest cabin desk while the other gets the salon. So far so good!

[@yorg33kyorgeek57]

MV Freedom Let me delve into the residence question with some details. In light of Covid-19 or any other similar kind of epic event that curtails your ships mobility why doesn’t a land based option appeal to you?

[@mvfreedom]

@@yorg33kyorgeek57 with a boat that lives like a home and is WAY bigger than most of the apartments we've lived in, there's no reason for a land home. Plus, we're happiest near, on or in water and always spent most of our time on a boat evening having a land home which was a waste of $$$. In Seattle, our cruising wasn't ever stopped by the lockdown and even at the marina we love being so close to water and getting the fresh salty breeze.

[@kirk1065]

I love your videos and the Freedom but am worried where was Sandy?

[@quikgt]

Robert Kirk Rogers Passed to the big doghouse in the sky a while ago:(

[@kirk1065]

quikgt So sorry to hear that

[@LaszloBagi]

Great video! N

[@solaceguy4225]

I'm yoga master in Victoria BC really like your energy and your video guys

[@mvfreedom]

That's great to hear, thanks for the nice comment! And my favorite yoga class EVER was in Victoria at MokSana! We can't wait for borders to reopen so we can get back up there.

[@jimj2683]

What is the largest yacht a husband and wife could legally operate without any additional crew? Assuming both have the required certificates.