We Upgraded The Boat! BIG TIME... Time to Leave Shipyard!

[@CaptPaulClarke]

So great to see all the changes to the yacht. The crew did an amazing job getting it all done in short amount of time. Now it’s time to get the winter Caribbean season underway. 🛥️🥂

[@maxmuster3440]

Great Videos! Quick question: Why couldn’t you use the engines in the beginning at the maneuver in the harbour and had to rely on the tug drivers?

[@MrDinoooooo]

​​@@maxmuster3440cause if the timeline adds up there was work done on the engines/gearbox so these were not running.

[@randyjude8346]

​@@MrDinooooooI would also assume this. They really did crunch to get months worth of work in weeks

[@ricktaylor14001]

I’m a little late to seeing this video so maybe comments aren’t being monitored anymore but I’ll take a shot anyway. I’d be really curious to hear if you’ve got a rough idea of the cost of the 3-4 weeks of upgrades/repairs/maintenance?? I’ve always heard that a yacht will cost about 15% of its purchase cost per year to maintain. I’m not sure if that includes a crew, but I’d have to assume it does as that would be a major part of “running” a yacht (private or charter). So just going by Loons current asking price on the market (in Oct 2024) of $47,500,000…. I estimate the monthly running cost of her to be $450,000-$600,000 (yes? No?). So I’m really curious if that “rule of thumb” of 10%-15% would include these annual and semi annual trips to a boatyard? Or would what you’ve done in that month be considered extra expenses, maybe a capital cost instead of maintenance?? Would love to hear ANY response from the Loon crew, but of course a direct from Captain Paul would be icing on the cake! Cheers! 🤠👍🏼☮️

[@johnmanto1945]

Is the owner of this yacht a billionaire... Appears that money is no object😊

[@christophb2736]

I'm honestly impressed how much of the shipyard work is done by the crew itself!

[@helio_afonso]

Me too!

[@motoryachtloon]

We try to do as much as we can ourselves. Only getting in outside contractors when specialty skills or tools are required. 🛥🥂

[@chrisbetts6194]

Amazed how well run this yacht is. The owner doesn't scrimp on maintenance, repairs and upgrades.

[@colonelklink2164]

I know this would never happen because obviously they have every reason to be discrete and preserve their privacy, but wouldn't it be fascinating to hear from the owners themselves and gain at least a glimmer of an insight into their experience owning this magnificent property and how they've come to entrust it to this consummately professional crew?

[@JohnNewton-ev8ch]

In for a penny, in for a pound

[@danb8877]

there's a reason they say that the cost of maintaining a vessel is between 10-20 percent of its purchase price yearly. the owner doesn't charter to make money. he charters so he can spend 6 weeks a year on his boat and it costs him nothing to do so. the charters pay for the crew and maintenance. by not continuously updating and fixing things immediately you are just kicking the can down the road. they say the 2 happiest days of boat ownership are the day you buy it and the day you sell it. this boat will need to be sold one day. it makes it a hell of a lot easier to sell a boat if it has been looked after well its entire life and believe it or not whether it has been used consistently. a boat that doesn't go to see is a boat that's rotting away in a marina. some boats become marina queens and the costs are the same whether or not the boat runs or not, its just the engines and all mechanical systems are not made to not be used.

[@tonydownunder5703]

The yacht is how the owner laundries he’s money 💰 💰💰💰💰 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I just had to put my two bobs in 😂😂

[@TrevorDennis100]

I spent a week on Antigua some years ago. I asked the guide about the houses between the airport and resort looking so shabby, and she said they don't bother going super flash as they have to regularly repair after big storms. She also pointed out the houses mostly had some nice cars parked outside, so not to worry about the locals because they were doing OK. My other big memory was the man who patrolled the resort at night carrying a shotgun. I asked why he needed the gun and he said it was for cows that roam onto the grounds. Yeah, right! Anyway, Loon is looking super sweet after the refurb, and goodness knows what it all must have cost? Especially the Bridge update. I've already seen the new tender video, and that's dream boat all by itself. Paul had the throttles pegged with all 1700hp pushing the boat to 50MPH. Google tells me that was using 560 litres of fuel per hour, and Paul must have been a good half hour at WOT. That must be a couple thousand dollars in fuel cost!

[@LondonLite02]

I love how proud the crew is of the yacht and of its improvements

[@marvindebot3264]

Welcome to the new Loonatics. Nice to see yet another Aussie on board.

[@danielpaul3108]

The Loon is an amazing Super Yacht and her crew work's together so well that you can see the pride that each member has of her. Absolutely Special ❤

[@maryholder3795]

She's looking good. Captain Paul heaves a huge sign of relief when the tug men got Loon back in her slip. Nice to meet the new crew members. The Loon sense of humour is there too 😊

[@gregmusgrave6549]

As a South Australian I was a buzz to see Aussies on your amazing vessel. I've enjoyed all of your presentations tremendously. Thanks very much and as per the norm I'll look forward to your next presentation. Kind regards

[@Boots_293]

Yes! From NSW myself and the Aussie presence keeps me coming back :)

[@jonathanscott550]

Great video welcome back Capt Paul. Blair great you had a good vacation. You forgot to mention the engine that broke down on journey to Florida crossing Atlantic. Will be nice to meet all new crew. looking forward to next video

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you great to be back, I honestly miss the crew and the boat when away. We had a great vacation in Australia and now it’s time to get back to work. The engine repair is featured in this Sundays video as we leave Florida. Thanks for watching 🛥️🥂

[@tylerviljoen5124]

Alex showing off the bridge 😎 think we will have to get into that engine room and give the tour next time 😂

[@whysix3417]

The guy at the end who was actually shy, I like him.

[@mike.c6788]

Welcome back to you all, I am looking forward to new trips. All of the upgrades look fantastic.

[@joepasquale4877]

Thought engineering would fill us in on what it took to get the main engine restarted. There was mention of a high pressure fuel pump when it shutdown at sea. Otherwise, it's amazing how much was done to the ship. Looking forward to more video...

[@paigegafney5398]

Vibes are high let’s go carribean season !!!🎉

[@CJNine]

I am fascinated by all that goes on with the boat and crew. Thank you for sharing these videos.

[@motoryachtloon]

We love making them ! Thanks for your support

[@Dtraveldream]

Great job the boat looks amazing and the new signage looks amazing. We look forward to meeting the other 2 crew members. Tristian is doing a great job and look forward to seeing more of him. The engineer’s deserve a call out also well done in getting the work done. A cool video would be seeing the new crew learning to kite on how easy it is 😩

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

5:24 I thought that those panels that hung down from the ceiling completely blocked the forward view and I’m so glad that they are gone!

[@motoryachtloon]

We love the new bridge 😃

[@joshe3713]

damn boats are so hard to maintain ! they were maintaining a lot before the upgrade and still needed changes. huge respect to the whole team!

[@margueritesnyman4455]

Yay! We’re almost in Antigua 😍

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Was hoping for an engine update. Must be fixed by now. Did you get the spare? I'm in my 36th year of maintenance. So engine updates are so cool. CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW SEASON!!

[@Dantt82]

More info on that gearbox repair would be excellent too!

[@MaxineRobertMYLoon-jm9nt]

She’s looking great! Good job to all the crew that did the yard period 🤍

[@cmrdude]

Really impressive on all fronts! Amazed at how much maintenance work the crew does. Strong work boys and girls! 💪👍

[@phillipbleach397]

Awesome to see Captain Paul back

[@Minikisses20000]

This crossing was amazing to see. Just one thing was missing. Captain Paul. It was so good to see you back and the other's that were on vacation. 🩷

[@GiselleBoss21]

Lovely to meet all the crew and see a little of the personalities.... great video ... Enjoy the Med

[@martinacassidy9436]

What a great bunch of people to know love you guys

[@christopherboothman2405]

Great to see the Aussies! The use of the NZ flag instead of the Australian flag when introducing Corey made me laugh. FYI the Australian flag looks like this 🇦🇺 not this 🇳🇿

[@motoryachtloon]

Hahaha Blair 🤦‍♂️

[@MishaElla94]

@@motoryachtloon It's ok Blair, New Zealand is practically reaalllllyyy south east Australia anyway! (Or we're northwest NZ....)

[@tomriley5790]

Kiwi takeover :-)!

[@jasemnz]

Many Kiwi's refer to Australia as West Island.

[@keshawntonge268]

@moo make sure to swing by Barbuda as well. The beaches are wayy too beautiful

[@daviddellit8344]

So many amazing improvements; you men work hard to keep Loon at her best, and better all the time; a credit to each one of you!

[@halioman]

Corey, Sunshine Coast...yaaaay! Me too. ❤🇦🇺

[@motoryachtloon]

Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺

[@Jaquaivismacintosh]

It’s so great to see more Aussies 😎🇦🇺😎

[@motoryachtloon]

We now have 4 Aussies onboard.. 🇦🇺

[@graycee8326]

(Ok Cory... and cousin Captain Paul lol )... Looking forward to this seasons vlogs. Great to see the yacht with its upgrades and maintenance and the crew all refreshed and looking great! Welcome to the new peeps. Time to enjoy a new place!!

[@justme7347]

Loved the video, the new bridge layout looks great clean unobstructed view now from the moment you enter the door to the bridge. Would possibly like to see more of the engine room operation / as an ex mechanical engineer I still enjoy getting to know how all the oily bits work along with the piping & cross pumping. Both engines up & running 😊 safe & happy cruising for the season to you all .

[@motoryachtloon]

So happy with the way the bridge turned out 😁

[@JBE158]

Great video Blair, nice to meet the new crew and see the upgrades! The bridge changes look really good.

[@JohnNewton-ev8ch]

Costco receipts posted on corkboard, I approve! We love ship size purchases!

[@ronniedavis3273]

Great video guys! Some really cool updates I am sure they will work out nicely! I will stay tuned!

[@damienwilloughby]

19:53 Corey QUEENSLANDER 😎

[@deepaschall7206]

Great job everyone 🎉Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ruk2023--]

I've done a similar road trip to Courtney in Colorado / Utah. Magical places.

[@oliverkelly2339]

Good video again. Would like if you did one on a day from guests point of view what they eat, get up to etc if they allow you to film that is.

[@fishtigua]

I did my first Antigua Boat Show in 1986. I was such a skinny teenager, in my new crisp whites, looked like a Stick-Insect that had fallen into some Tipex. 😋

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha the show has changed a little since then. Its always a fun show for guests and crew 🤙

[@fishtigua]

@@motoryachtloon As you look out at Falmouth Harbour, on the right is the point. That's where Mum & Dad lived for 30 years. Before that they founded Slipway and we lived on that cliff overlooking English Harbour. My aunt Norma was the yacht-broker at Nicholsons in Dockyard.

[@dananylon1250]

We love ❤ your new gearbox Chief Engineer Alex.

[@kristiancaleta]

Looking forward to new winter season videos. Greetings from Croatia where winter is really coming.

[@klaraholubova5399]

Really stoked about the Caribbean season 🤩

[@kenneth1338]

HCB Chase boat looking sweat, Great work on the boat

[@dazzler5012]

Love the video - thank you. How many of the original crew from earlier on in the year are still on the yacht? Many thanks Daz

[@daver9039]

Tristan is awesome, more please!

[@johnmclaughlin2834]

ship looks great welcome to the new crew

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you !

[@wayneebersole2054]

If I ever get the chance to take a yacht vacation I wanna go with Paul and the Loon crew on one of the Loons. 🎉❤🎉

[@motoryachtloon]

We're ready when you are 😁

[@charliebanks8419]

Looks like you did a upgrade to the Loon logo on the stern and it looks great.

[@PrinceGoku191]

I love you Alex! ❤️❤️❤️

[@macfanguy]

Loved the video! The crew seems to gel so well. ❤

[@michaeldodd5793]

Looks awesome without the domes. Years ago I did a bareboat sail around the BVI out of Fat Hogs Bay. It didn’t seem to matter how far we anchored off any island the nighttime mosquitoes were horrible. How do you keep your guests from feeding the mosquitoes?

[@DanFarfan]

Great stuff! Congrats

[@JohnNewton-ev8ch]

Sweet looking tugs!

[@danabe3220]

Starlink has changed everything

[@motoryachtloon]

It’s a total game changer and has allowed us to do things like this YT channel now.

[@darrenknowles842]

Welcome back Paul!!

[@marcobrandt9106]

20:20 Corey... Have I understood that correctly? I go diving and shoot lion fish? Could you explain this?

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. I sure hope Paige is coming back.

[@sickjohnson]

Another good one guys! How did the repair of the Fuel pump on the one main engine that failed at the end of the crossing?

[@motoryachtloon]

its coming in a future episode as we cruise from FL to Antigua.. 🤙

[@benjackson359]

Massive changes!!

[@kevinkirkup6520]

Love all the ''LOONS'', such a great togetherness. Did Alex get the HP fuel pump replaced on the engine that failed on the way over from Gibralter? Surprised there was no mention of that. Keep up the amazing work and enjoy Antigua.

[@motoryachtloon]

Its coming in a future episode as we cruise from FL to Antigua.. 🤙

[@Filetamerican]

Letss go!!!!!

[@tabxtra7057]

Nothing like sunbathing below a 10cm and 3cm furuno rardar!

[@yozeruga]

If I stand next to this beauty I’ll flip out, if I get to touch it I’ll faint, and if I get to ride it I will feel at peace because I know I died and went straight to heaven.. just cruising.

[@caio.m200]

would love to see some online courses made from you guys. Most of us that work in smaller boats don’t have the opportunity to access this kind of experience. Cheers

[@guido1169]

very sympathetic crew 👍

[@neelzhome8431]

Love your content!!

[@jackhaines123]

Another great video team Loon, thanks! Why is the decision made to use tugs instead of moving the yacht under her own steam?

[@tonydownunder5703]

I’m amazed on just how many Australian’s 🇦🇺 you get and have working on this yacht 🛥️ Cool stuff 👍👍👍👍

[@limchris57]

Miss you Capt. How was your vacation? Are the other crew members back as well?

[@jimmymilne6065]

Just saw you guys get into Falmouth. Looking good 🤙

[@motoryachtloon]

hi 👋

[@jimmymilne6065]

@@motoryachtloon 💀

[@Djm9393]

Bloody freaking legends 👏 full sending never lifting 😏🤙mobbin deep 🙌 have a good weekend loon crew will there be a video out Sunday btw

[@motoryachtloon]

Full sending 🤙

[@mg6026]

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi……go Cory !!!

[@motoryachtloon]

We now have 4 Aussies on the crew! catching up to the Saffas 🇦🇺

[@winky32174]

I saw one other person comment, but what happened to the engine during the crossing? is it already fixed and what did it (will it) take to fix it?

[@bobuncle8704]

Loons looking great. What about the engine issue from the crossing? All good I’m assuming?

[@SirAdamMeek]

I love how the tug is struggling on the bow. No wonder Paul is a bit skittish!

[@panpiper]

I love the fact that your cabins have room for a proper desk. Do all the crew cabins on Loon have a spot where someone can sit with a laptop?

[@motoryachtloon]

The crew cabins are amazing on Loon. All cabins have a desk to work, their own bathroom, and lots of room. We are very spoilt 😎

[@richmiller2501]

Loved the video!!!!

[@Mcfryguy5555]

What kind of internet speeds do you get with Starlink?

[@HavocStylesJoe]

8:01 Cooper 🤣

[@Bameroni]

Would be interesting to see the budget that you have spent on the rebuild

[@Nick-iu7xc]

Can we just say that Alex and Corey look like doppelgangers, minus the beard! And is anyone else gonna mention the NZ flag for an Aussie haha. Got excited for a sec as I thought it was a kiwi joining the crew 😂

[@brian_coreas]

Make The Trip To St. Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨

[@GeorgeSlijper]

are you coming to the cayman Islands this season

[@45searay]

Great Review ….

[@lilomann1523]

In refit situations like this, what happens in the case of a hurricane or other gale force winds? Can the tugboats take you out to anchor or are there protections in the harbour itself?

[@motoryachtloon]

We monitor the weather closely. We were doing engine work this time, which would have prevented us from running away so we would just hunkered down. Normally if engines are operational, we get out of the way well in advance. 🤙

[@lilomann1523]

thanks, so I guess it is just "accept what may happen and deal" when the engines are being worked on. I thought it looked a little dangerous to take you out into the channel given all of the smaller boats. A decent wind change could take out 20 boats depending on how long the chain was. @@motoryachtloon

[@Tom-lu1ez]

great video again! Could I ask what kind of sewage treatment unit you have installed?

[@namyar2621]

so what happen to the port engine during the crossing?

[@motoryachtloon]

its coming in a future episode as we cruise from FL to Antigua.. 🤙

[@cameronkline1474]

gave Corey a NZ flag lol saw those red stars

[@motoryachtloon]

Hahaha , he’s stuck between which one he wants to be 😉😂

[@williamrohrsheim3104]

What are the roles of a Bosun, Purser and why are the ETO and first officers rotational?

[@tonybeam]

Where are your engine and generator exhausts? Under water? Big silencers / mufflers, it seems.

[@center__mass]

how many yarpies are on this tub ?

[@cinderclawz]

Took me a few episodes to figure out he was saying "motor yacht loon"

[@shaneblair7138]

I wish I could work on this boat 😢

[@VictoriasFolly]

Does the Loon have a lift between decks for guests?

[@ktjamlex]

It's a shame there isn't a better forward area for seating whilst underway or whilst stern to in the Med

[@ChristopherKnN]

What kind of hull maintenance or treatment is done. And, how often. Is some of the crew tasked with hull scraoing?

[@motoryachtloon]

The whole boat got a fresh multi coat polish from top to bottom.

[@bignath26]

Is Alex still on the boat ? I noticed his profile isn't on the website.

[@motoryachtloon]

Yes, Alex is with us. Our web developers don't move as fast as Blair.