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[@daymon6868]

Ok. The dogs swimming and running on the beach in excitement of seeing one another .. I’m OFFICIALLY in love with both of those dogs man !

[@guymanges3628]

Some people sure are touchy, I didn't hear anything about politics 🙄. Thank you for...

[@yvescorbin]

Exactly

[@memyselfandi8544]

Thanks to everyone who brought us $6 gas.

[@michaelburman4565]

Semco is a great choice for a natural looking teak surface. I did the same thing on both the hand and toe rail on my 53 Defever. Turns a slick surface into a rail that you can actually grab when wet! Just be sure to recoat before it wears away.

[@chuckjackson8457]

Thought I would read the comments, what a surprise. The people spiral when you bring up red and blue and you didn't even bring it up per se. It's sad that people can't have an opinion if it varies from yours. Grow up people, politics is meant to divide the country. Agree to disagree, put your big boy pants on and have a good day.

[@darrylb4048]

Absolutely, just like religion, wether you believe it or not this is not the forum for it. Elizebeth was just doing a video and with no ill intent. Like you said, grow up folks.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@darrylb4048 there was intent. The name is Trump island on the charts. She wouldn't use the real name. What was that about? It is a unique name. It was named well before 2016. Faking the name is submitting to the mob and disrespectful to people that don't share that view. It's TRUMP ISLAND. Big deal.

[@ronward146]

Fun adventures for sure when you get ashore at new anchorages. Hope to see you in Kodiak when you pass through? We're moving back in 2 weeks and it could not have been a more timely move. As for your upcoming passage to Alaska...safe travels youse two!

[@dden4li4]

i made your video!!! when you are dropping anchor i just set my main and was heading to james island. i was wondering when i passed the nordhavn on the south side of spencer spit "i wonder if that was Freedom"! it sure was - sorry to see you leave, but look forward to you other adventures

[@portfoliofotoz]

Never, ever, ever allow your autopilot to make pre-programmed turns for you. If you want to use it to navigate to a point, fine. Just set your point well enough ahead of your intended turn that you can either hand steer through the turn or punch in the turn yourself at the appropriate time. Allowing your autopilot to decide it's safe to initiate a turn, especially in restricted waters, is a recipe for disaster, as you experienced. I caught my crew doing that once on a Chesapeake Bay trip and, trust me, they'll never do it again! Props to you for "fessing up." Experience is the best teacher. Someone else's experience is usually less expensive!

[@michae8jackson378]

The kids were really good on the boards, especially Martha! Nice!

[@m1k3droid]

I've boated through that section of current! At the right point in the tidal cycle it can generate a decent whirlpool gyre.

[@subarokec]

I have seen that some newest Nordhavn Yachts are using a teak wood imitation instead of the real teak because it does not require any maintenance and still looks great, but it is even more expensive than real teak. Using a sealant instead of varnish is probably a good idea to make it easier to maintain in the future, good job!

[@cozyafloatisme]

All good ideas, but I use two coats of Cetol Marine Gloss finish over a first coat (on bear teak) of Cetol Natural Teak finish. Really brings out the beauty of the wood like no other method, and holds up (no flaking or bleaching) for years with no sanding between coats or when refinishing! Heart warming teak rails and next-to-no maintenance!

[@westonbadke5434]

Synthetic teak. It’s more common now as competition in the space grows. Both for flooring/decking and accents or trim.

[@adrianlane2520]

I love your light hearted narration. Really enjoy the frank boat advice as well. You really are a funny couple! Enjoy the videos. All the best from Australia.

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

I concur with light hearted, I just wish we could get the camera off UN-indearing animal shots and other peoples weddings and making totally stupid out of character remarks.

[@samhklm]

Thanks for keeping boat life real with the mix of projects and "fun" activities.

[@Lighthouse6b]

Should you ever go from Florida to the Bahamas you will experience a current of more than 5 knots in the Gulf Stream heading north. Should your boat only be making about 7-8 knots, your autopilot following a course will turn further and further south to try to maintain no cross track error until it is pointing due south against the current. As a result, your distance made good will go to zero and you never get to the Bahamas. Instead of following a route, you need to calculate the northerly set you will incur during the crossing using average boat and average Gulf Stream current speed.

[@BoatingJourney]

Great seeing our old stomping grounds!! Love Spencer Spit!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Ditto on the wood. I even sanded the varnish off my teak flag post and just stain it every year or so.. no chipping, flaking or sanding ever needed now. Did I hear your leaving PNW? You guys coming East? Panama Canal? That would be a trip!

[@backthebadge4009]

As a professional pilot…monitor…monitor…monitor….trust but verify all the systems and navigation equipment at all times. Boating like aviation is very unforgiving to the inattentive operator….

[@Xtremekreations]

you guys have figured out why my business has been so busy. i paint faux teak on yachts. the look of real teak and no maintenance. most yacht companies at least here on the east coast have ditched all the real wood on the exteriors but everyone still wants the look.

[@-TruthHurts]

i really dont get why wood is still being used on modern boat exterior since there are so many good looking synthetic alternatives....

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

I get the undertone to the island name and region. Glad you guys are level headed 👍🏼

[@marckramer3095]

I used to use Watco Teak Oil. It looks natural and is super easy to maintain. You can scrub out the teak once in a while with Ajax or another organic cleanser and then just reapply the oil. The teak will last forever and look good.

[@roberttorres809]

Man, thank God you guys averted that rock. Is that due to a tracking issue and if so, what can you guys do? Buy a different auto pilot system? Also, I miss that boat captain Q&A segment…

[@yvescorbin]

I don’t know anything about boats but I am a pilot and an aircraft owner, when my autopilot « makes a programmed turn, » it follows a signal (in this case gps), any deviation to the programmed « path », caused by the wind or current, will be followed by an appropriate « correction » from the autopilot. The reaction time from the autopilot (any and all autopilots will react more or less with the same lag), will result in a deviation from that path. He reacted much faster than any autopilot ever could. Good job!

[@thatchh1]

I hope you head for Alaska before you leave the northwest. We took the plunge this year. We are 2/3 of the way through our 3 month trip exploring Southeast Alaska. It's not as daunting as you might think. It is worth going at least once if not more.

[@msweaver2]

That's it? my boat has lots of teak trim. The flat surfaces fare the worst. Get yourselves a Bahco scraper and you'll be down to bare wood in no time. Seal it well, and lay on 5-7 coats of varnish. I like Interlux Schooner or Epiphanes. Some make fabric covers for the winter and seem to do OK.

[@brianbright7501]

Loves you guys too but man you have great dogs. so well behaved and adventuresome too!!!!!! Still misses Sandy

[@mvfreedom]

We miss her more everyday!

[@Chris_In_Texas]

Should have the rail rebuilt with King Starboard. Never have to re-finish again. Can have it textured anyway you want it and formed any style. Can even get it in colors and could do something in gray or lighter color or even black if you want. I use it for a number of projects and works great. Worth a look anyway.

[@sdflyer1672]

I think it's extremely sad that we live in a time where we can't say the name of a former president in fear of getting backlash. Great video, guys 👍

[@barryholiday8998]

Exactly. We have our own version of the taliban.

[@malekodesouza7255]

@@barryholiday8998 lots of them in that part of the country. Seattle is full of them.

[@nicholasfarkas]

He should be written off the history books for the disgusting individual he is. Nobody should put him on a pedestal as a three-time marriage loser who has to hire pornstars to get his rocks off. He's a disgusting ignorant dick and I live in a conservative state... Indiana... Ask our ex governor Mike pence what he thinks about him. Lol. He's got no backbone but it's clear where he stands lately...

[@malekodesouza7255]

Lots of fragile people in the PNW. They’re easily triggered.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Funny, because I was wondering when everyone was going to figure out we’re all on a sinking ship. Let’s Go Brandon.

[@Maddie-Girl]

Christ my boat has teak decks a little extra work but wouldn’t have it any other way ,,try Cetol

[@westonbadke5434]

I agree there are alternatives to natural teak that are low maintenance and better overall.

[@jamesbaker2585]

Thank you for encouraging us to make another trip to Spencer Spit. Our one night anchored there was uncomfortable, but we'll give it another chance!

[@malekodesouza7255]

One time I anchored there it was a rough night. Too open for my tastes…

[@LaszloBagi]

Bote SUP's are great.....Check out getting a Boost Surfing Fin

[@zemquoi]

"Driving the magenta line" is actually a fairly common mistake many people make. Its common for people using auto pilot tied to their plotter, to just watch the progress on the course line, and not the water around them. To combat that potentially disastrous scenario (I ran aground once because of it) I am constantly checking and marking my location on paper charts using nav aids. Its the main reason paper charts are always next to me at the helm of ANY boat I am steering. Especially when using a plotter!. Glad you are sharp and aware, and did not hole that beautiful vessel!

[@karencassel4122]

Martha swimming was so funny!! Dana and I were hysterical. She did a great job!!

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

I prefer by far CPES on wood. It penetrates wood, seals and u don't need to remove it like varnish for maintenance. It doesn't give that glossy finish, true, but it is very easy on maintenance.

[@robingilmore1444]

I love your puppies! You are such a worrying mama.

[@AboardSeaOasis]

So happy you didn’t hit those rocks! Enjoy your videos! When do you guys plan on heading to ports beyond WA? Where will you go first?

[@RestLes]

Agree that it is better to avoid wood, but if you have it, it sure looks nice varnished. My son makes a living refinishing teak on boats and says that if you gave your rails a light sanding and a coat of varnish every year, you would go five or six years between major refinishing. For the serious refinish, hire someone to do it. Rails like yours can be done while the boat is in the water and aren't that expensive to get done because you are not paying for skilled labor.

[@gregfawcett5152]

I agree with the no wood on the exterior...my sail boat had a sadistic designer that decided a wooden toe rail would be a good idea.

[@keithjmclaren]

We just bought a new boat last year and my only requirement that I would not budge on was no exterior wood. Have you thought about replacing the back railing with something synthetic? There are some really nice options out there.

[@jeffspicolli593]

Starboard.

[@gmt2420]

Maybe I missed an episode, why is this your last Memorial Day in the northwest?

[@mvfreedom]

We’re leaving this area soon for new horizons. Stay tuned…

[@gmt2420]

I’m from Texas and visit Lopez each year to escape the heat in Texas. FYI politics don’t mesh 🤔but love the area and like following you guys

[@Lighthouse6b]

Put good masking tape on the fiberglass before sealing or varnishing.

[@MVKariwaN62]

We recently did a video that included the teak… and we have a whole lot more than you! We have found the SEMCO seeps in the rain, and I think we will be doing it more often than previously thought. nevertheless it looks much nicer than our old bare wood, and I would never varnish. Have thought about Epoxy, which a lot of boats are now doing. Zarpe 62 32 just did it.

[@nwnapper2]

for teak we used to use Sikkens Cetol M. It can be cleaned and then new apps blend in with no need to remove all of the old stuff. Bare wood takes about 4 - 6 coats. More than that and it starts to seal and then crack.

[@paulkelly4731]

I switched from varnish (epiphanes) on the cap rails to Awlwood Clear Gloss.. wonderful. went from 2 year varnish cycles to .. not sure, because it's still standing tall!

[@fekkim1]

Martha has no fear!

[@HyperionMV]

Ha! My GB42 is the exact opposite. It has varnished teak all over the boat, inside and out. I feel your pain, but love my bright wood.

[@billjones261]

Hey folks you should have taped off the edges of the hand rail before you re-varnished. Apply two coats then wait a half an hour to let the coating set, then pull off the tape. It will save you a lot grief and frustration in the process. Also work out of a 1 gal pail/can with an inch of varnish in the can , use a 2 inch pure bristle brush, let it hang in water over night if you need, it will keep soft and usable the next day. I am a professional boat painter. Heat guns wont lift the old varnish off on harden old marine spar varnish

[@harlansnyder8070]

Was wondering why you wouldn’t just use a heavy duty polyurethane to seal the teak rail? Polyurethane is almost indestructible when applied to woods. Just wondering. Thanks.

[@jim4109]

You are holding your paddle board paddle backwards. Counterintuitive but the v shape should point forward. Hope the Starlink is treating you well!

[@spinnaker5514]

Hi, I'm living aboard my trawler in Oriental NC where we have no cable, wifi and only one cell tower with one bar of service on a good day. I'm wondering if I should move or invest in STAR LINK? Can you please tell me a bit more about your experience with that system. I have heard good and bad about the original system, but I see you have the generation II system supposedly much improved. Please be open and honest as I hate wasting money on things that do not work. Thanks for any advice you can offer. Bill

[@feliciaalexander5032]

I’m an rv’er , just got Starlink and love it!

[@westonbadke5434]

Senior Frump did build out hotels and a brothel in the PNW back in prospector days. Might be a connection to him. But I’m sure there’s a history of the island we can look up.

[@mandmmilling3716]

OMG!!! I know what you mean about the varnish. Right now, my bow sprit, toe boards, and cockpit rail are all varnished. I have been staring at it for weeks now waiting for the rain to stop in portland so I can get that boat project done. I hate wood on a boat!!!!

[@michaeldemaio3601]

Why not use an electric sander?

[@blammers]

Seeing all the work and money you guys invest in your boat is enough to shatter my fantasy of ever buying one.

[@bobrose7900]

Great fun video and well narrated! For the first time I've noticed you had a dry exhaust... no salty water on the secondary circuit, just a heat exchanger below the water line I guess. When you first started the channel I commented on the amazing condition of your boat and it seems to get better every time I watch! Love the dogs, great fun and well done with the paddle boards, I've yet to buy one, any recommendations?

[@thatitaliantrucker140]

Trump Island was up for sale some time ago, nice retreat and about 30ac if I remember correctly

[@jamespierson9312]

Burned down last year or two.

[@Ronrook1]

Awesome video guys. I love watching your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@HillbillyDeluxeSportfishing]

Have you thought of replacing the wood with something like UltraDeck (foam rubber)?

[@jeffslaven]

Another fun video! Teak sealant was definitely the right choice if you're not a wood maintenance fan!

[@45acpHardBaller]

So I have been seeing people varnish their wood and than put a clear coat of epoxy over that- have you considered looking into that method?

[@brenthennrich8518]

Another fun video. I enjoy living the boat life vicariously through you two.

[@Chris-zo5ze]

You'll definitely have to give an update on the wood product you used!

[@mikeyadrick5154]

Daly's Seafin Teak oil should work fine--readily available, inexpensive and a Seattle based product-----Mikey, in Belfair

[@makeupyourmindinator]

How come you guys don’t put up an anchor ball? Is that only for certain size ships at anchor?

[@dog11222]

Was he polishing the dogs at the end of the vid?

[@windwaterwaves]

We never allow the auto pilot to follow a route. I manually plot out entire route in Navionics reviewing all pinch points.

[@jpmerrick8886]

The marine trader 44 I had was full of teak it took 3 months to do it

[@jeffspicolli593]

You could replace the wood and the ladder steps on the stern and the ladder steps with starboard. They make starboard in a gove grey color which would look great.

[@wizardgmb]

Why is it Shawn arrives at a boat project dressed in clothes that would otherwise go to the Salvation Army and Elizabeth arrives looking like she just stepped out of an outdoor clothing company catalog? 🤔 Keep up the great videos and above all STAY SAFE! ⛴️❤️😁

[@darrylb4048]

Hey we have the same last name. Not too many of us.

[@wizardgmb]

@@darrylb4048 And being the only son of an only son whose father moved to the US from Canada in the 1800's, I'm not related to any of them!

[@darrylb4048]

@@wizardgmb Curious! Which party of Canada was he from? Im from Canada.

[@wizardgmb]

@@darrylb4048 I haven't done any genealogy research since Canada made immigration and census records available online. The only information I have is my great grandfather and grandfather emigrated to Canada in the 1870-1880's and spent time in Quebec, Montreal I think and Ontario. My grandfather emigrated to the US in 1890-1900 and settled in Cleveland.

[@darrylb4048]

@@wizardgmb Well for when you do your study of your family tree, My father was born in Paris Ontario and my Grand father was Chief of police in Paris Ontario. You never know how this may connect. Takecare.

[@daveleephoto]

Wood work is intense and time consuming. Just think if you had a wooden boat! Maybe you already watch “Travels With Geordi” but if not check it out. Peter Knowles is a master craftsman and he has done amazing work on his 1953 Monk Tri-Cabin Cruiser. Love your channel and thank for taking us along on your journey. Very much enjoy it!

[@scottlomas5509]

Just splice a piece of wood into the chip and sand it flush with the rail use wood glue.

[@maryirons5292]

Are you all leaving the PNW? Where ya headed? I wish you both luck wherever your next adventure takes you.

[@jeff1616o]

If it would just quit raining these year. It's time for the sun to come out. Hahaha

[@mvfreedom]

Amen to that!!!

[@christophershort7806]

Sorry you will probably never get to know the joys of the look, sounds, smell, and feel of a wooden boat. In addition working on a wooden boat is far more satisfying than buffing fiberglass. Recommend that you take in the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend Sept. 9-11. You will enjoy it.

[@derjaeger3321]

My friend has a wooden 40ft or so Mathews. - It was like owning a helicopter. Fly it 10 hours work on it 5 hours. He always invited friends and associate on weekends so they could work on the boat in the morning and run it in the afternoon. Boats are labor intensive enough without spending more time fixing rot, soft spots, or scraping and treating wood. While wood is beautiful, running and using the boat is a lot more fun than being a part time boat-wright, the lower maintenance the better. Fleming yachts, for example, has come up with a cap rail that looks like wood but is a synthetic low maintenance material.

[@Colinpark]

Fleming Yachts have a fake varnish wood rail that apparently lasts a long time. Might be patented as I have not seen it offered on other vessels?

[@paulcunningham2859]

Fleming calls it burrwood. Named after burr yacht sells the Fleming dealer on the east coast. It's more expensive than real teak but is much less maintained than real teak but looks really good. Very hard to tell the difference

[@tjava2338]

Ha ha pup on the bow of paddleboard ..come on, let's gooo!

[@mikepech6822]

I tried to program my wife to perform certain tasks. I learned real quick why most boats have female names or titles. One word from us and they do as they please. I also learned the boat golden rule. Thou shalt not piss off the cook.

[@kenpole1840]

Plasteak is wonderful and quite reasonably priced. They made coachroof grabrails from a pattern I suppled.

[@larsrosing5033]

Nordhavn makes those railings in epoxy, and since you only have a few feet of it, maybe epoxy is the answer!? 😉

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Just watched "Chris & Sarah" (yt) who are full-time travelers in a Mercedes conversion van. The vid was about their StarLink install.

[@bobblack6816]

Have you thought any more about getting a larger Nordhavn??

[@Nizchka61]

haha nice work keep polishing the dog! lol, love your video's thanks

[@dougjohnson1199]

I don't think I've ever seen Spencer Spit with so few boats just off the beach. Paradise!

[@malekodesouza7255]

Weather has sucked.

[@gary9674]

Shawn/Elisabeth, I've followed you for awhile. I'm visiting in the PNW, Mukilteo and if your in port today I'd love to stop and just say hello and meet you.

[@johnsatzinger61]

Have't returned to Spenser Spit in a long time due to the flies. Did I see you at Echo Bay Tuesday and Wednesday?

[@bearcat0551]

You are leaving the area? Where are you guys going?

[@mvfreedom]

Update coming later this summer!

[@richardsmith4187]

@@mvfreedom I surely hope Florida is calling with sunshine dreams and white sand beaches LOL And lots of places to explore, but you may miss the cold weather and snow ??

[@sarahshong5855]

@@mvfreedom I sensed something was up! Sure am impatient to find out the plan! 💕

[@johnbettano6026]

@@mvfreedom DownEast

[@carlyoung6111]

17:20. Liz is so shocked to see animals doing what all animals do. She is going to be positively traumatised if Shaun ever gets horny. She will be in therapy for the rest of her life.

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

+1 Carl; So sad grown adults are surprised at copulation of species. To a farmer rancher that is watching a pen of ovulating fat heifers; I'm appalled and ashamed.

[@tmac709]

LOL

[@brentdreisbach6829]

😂

[@davearonson5416]

Sean you are a next level boat guy ( & an amazing partner & husband ) like they say “ team work makes the dream work “ ❤ to you guys

[@mySeaPrince_]

I live aboard Sea Prince.. a Norfolk Broads Cruiser built in 1946 .. Mahogany, Oak and other assorted wood... 😻 ... You could do with removing the hinge and other fittings and treat and use a sealant to stop water getting under there.. have some spare screw's that are slightly longer or use stainless threaded bolts.. Use PTFE under screw head to stop water and a scalpel to poke in or remove anything visible.. Chips can be repaired with waterproof UV stable cyanoacrylate... I would have taken them off done a full treatment and proper bedding.. I didn't like the seam of sealant, could be a water trap.. btw.. always 'moor' aka tie up a board or dingy even on land.. preferably to something that doesn't float but that log would have been ok..

[@michaelch5060]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@derekmccaffrey7577]

Another excellent video. Keeping it real maintenance combined with leisure

[@GeekBoi]

Always hated doing the brightwork. Love the look but such a drag.

[@thomasgriffin7029]

First comment I’ve posted, been following you guys for a long time. It is a shame that we can’t say a name based upon even the relevance to a former president agree or disagree. I understand why though and that’s the problem. Love you guys hope all is well!

[@karlmueller9768]

I enjoyed the video. Great to see work and fun in the same video. Stay safe and have fun.

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

That water looks way too cold to risk tumbling off a paddle board, it would be the motor boat for me

[@cozyafloatisme]

Yeah, but did you see how shallow it gets there? Whatcha gonna do with an tender that grounds way off the beach, let alone having to pull up the outboard and pole you way closer? I admire that they have this option and are young enough to pull it off!

[@mikemoxley9477]

Another fun video... Oh and a little work.

[@ridingdragon]

A few episodes ago you showed us how to cook a steak and now I get to learn how they are made!? It’s too much! Oh and I cruised on my parents sailboat for a few years and it was covered in teak. Your video triggered me and I can smell the burning teak the way that a vibrating sander makes my hands itch and feel the blisters from the heat gun. Dragon is Teakless, cept the purdy parts inside

[@richardsmith4187]

Shawn you tackled that teak stripping and made it look great again in short order, with the expert assistance of Elizabeth ! Your walk was nice and the scenery is beautiful. Have a great weekend and enjoy

[@sturmcraig]

I know your plans are to head south, any (disclosed) timeline?

[@JurgenHomola]

TOTALLY agree! Wood is a pain in the UKW LOL!!!. I would have just SOAKED the teak with linseed oil - THE BEST treatment for wood. It just can't be done if your deck is teak. Varnish and sealers are not good for water ever.

[@funkywagnalls]

-And so you flounder, drifting ever near the rocks... Dan Fogelberg

[@WMCC240654]

Really good video this week 👍