Our "WING" engine came to the rescue on our Nordhavn 43 trawler! [MV FREEDOM SEATTLE]

[@jcgalmiche8352]

The way Shawn looked at her with such love and admiration is rare these days....... You could tell he really liked that 76" Nordhavn.

[@mikied8885]

Best channel out there. Sunday morning, a cup of coffee and a MVFreedom vid… doesn’t get any better than that! You should have 140K subscribers!

[@jburton9118]

Martha, your deuce on the dock - priceless!! Tell us how you really feel. Captain Shawn, way to blow my mind with that wing engine maneuver. Well done and we’ll explained. 👍🏼 Now I want to go out and dry it. Wish I had a boat.

[@privatesecurityafrica4129]

Just love Nordhanv "vessels"... :)... Stay safe... Big hug...

[@jus4funtim]

Tip of the day ; Take a 5 gallon bucket of seawater and pour it slowly over the frozen lines at the cleats, it will defrost them enough to make it a lot easier to untie. Once free dunk the whole line into the water to defrost it , coil them up and leave them on deck till it warms or in the shower. the water temperature was warm enough where you were to defrost the lines.

[@johnboyf-15vet51]

That 76 is a small ship. My favorites are still the Fleming yachts. But, I love the Nordhavn’s also. I currently have a Grand Banks, its nice to be able to do 20kts when you want to get somewhere fast. Glad I live on the gulf coast where it never gets that cold.

[@rondetten9252]

Good to see you guys healthy and back on here again, missed the videos!

[@chadstinson9886]

That 76 is a Queen such a beautiful boat .

[@yzaw4411]

Excellent boat handling !!!! especially use of the wing engine and understanding how to use it in a very tight situation. If not handle properly you can get yourself into a big mess. Hats off to the Captain. I would feel at ease with you at the wheel. I have never done winter boating and would always feel uneasy with icing up.

[@Big.Ron1]

The water shot just before the 76, where it showed the water, forest, and mountains all snow covered. Amazing. Great video, these are memories for the future. Trust me, old and grey comes quick. Be safe and thank you.

[@jaycasbon2749]

Great video you two! Love to keep-up with your adventures on FREEDOM. I am one of those "old and grey" elders who has enjoyed a lifetime of trawler boating in the NW - but - due to age - no longer have a boat - SO - I get to experience you guys and all of your adventures through your thoughtful and fun videos - I smile with every video! Many thanks!!!!! jc

[@michae8jackson378]

Awwwww.....the picture of Sandy!

[@kondybas]

This snow delivery boat at 4:42 even cooler than N76!

[@paulbenoit9431]

Always enjoy your videos, especially when you give a little history of the ports you visit. Well done!

[@rallyman1122]

Of all the subscriptions I have, when MV Freedom pops up its my first to view. Thanks for sharing your adventures and you were missed when you took a break!

[@michaelmorrisey9760]

Miss Martha is a great addition to the crew. Beginning to wonder if the little cutie will ever grow into her ears ; )

[@mvfreedom]

She might, you never know! They go down every now and again but when she poses for the camera they go right back up 🐶

[@msweaver2]

@@mvfreedom The more is see Miss Martha, the more I think those are Chihuahua ears. Minpins go straight up.

[@mvfreedom]

@@msweaver2 they have a few different personalities 🐶

[@tmac709]

Nice place, nice scenery even if it is freezing cold.

[@garthjones3747]

greaat video as usual my wife and I used to boat all winter

[@neelyrichard72]

You guys be safe and ty for sharing 💓

[@williamrandall1415]

Thank you

[@jamesmulhern6733]

The weather was not ideal but you both enjoyed the time ashore. The larger Nordhavn, nice boat wonder what she cost. Thank you once again for sharing your advantures on the water and in the towns.

[@mvfreedom]

We’re guessing the new N76 runs a good $6-7M but not sure.

[@Xtremekreations]

@@mvfreedom looking in my pae paperwork here, looks like a 76 has a base price of $6.4m. of course that is stripped down with nothing, then you have all you customizations on top of that. i assume on a boat of that size you would have a min of $500k of add ons up to whatever you want to spend

[@dougdillard9006]

I DEAL WITH BAD DAD ANXITY AND YOU TWO HELP ME SO MUCH TO RELAX WHEN I WACH YOUR SHOWS. LOVE YOU BOTH! DOUG FROM WENATCHEE...

[@JCrook1028]

You were right there with Tally Ho! :)

[@allensandven0]

So is that like a “wing and a prayer “ ? 🕊🙏 Couldn’t resist 🤣

[@frankcherry3810]

I still miss Sandy… mine and yours. A Lab is a must on a boat

[@TravelingKristin]

love you sword fighting with the dock lines haha!

[@markduncan6690]

Great Call Shawn! This is why you are the Captain!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Cute little water doggie!! That is what our son called them when he was four years old.. Name kind of stuck for us lol👍👍

[@JoseSalazar-gh3ti]

Good to see you guys. Stay safe and warm. Love all your videos. A big hello from Texas. Hope in the future you visit the Texas gulf.

[@justsomeguy6474]

Lol you and the dog are wearing the same PJ's.

[@simonlawson2772]

Very cool. We came to the Pacific northwest this winter to live in our rv on Vancouver Island. That snow and cold snap after Christmas certainly makes you wonder about living an alternate lifestyle in the area doesn't it? Lol.

[@rfdinesen4027]

Great description of getting off the dock using the wing engine. Sorry about the finger. Loved the otters and I was cracking up watching you with the frozen lines. Don't know why that's funny but it is! Thanks for another great video.

[@arktseytlin]

After that 76 the 43 is downright modest!

[@skistrycharski6999]

Great promotion of PT, is so true ! We lived on Whidbey & would go to PT 6 times a year. Expect long Ferry lines during he Summer so it’s always great park/walk on from the Whidbey side. Not on the PT side as Coupeville & Oak Harber are mil. away. Just say, SORRY ! Now in....you guessed it, Anacortes

[@jimrogers9253]

excellent seamanship. JDR

[@markduncan6690]

Very Nice Tour Elizabeth!

[@ejsoder]

I live near Blaine. I have never seen "Smoke on the Water" like that in these parts. It was a very neat experience. You guys timed it perfectly as it only lasted two days. Scored!

[@markduncan6690]

Great Seamanship Shawn!

[@Linusgump]

I hope you got a chance to go see Leo, from Sampson Boat Co, rebuilding the classic sailing yacht “Tally Ho,” while you were in Port Townsend.

[@manfredseidler1531]

The wing engine to boating works like saying 'I'm sorry' in a marriage... makes life so much more enjoyable.

[@arktseytlin]

I guess it's the same idea as a kicker outboard on a motorboat... can take you home in a pinch

[@seanrice1222]

Thank you ✌️

[@daymon6868]

Liz , I love your laugh! It’s very hearty ! That storm does not sound like fun !

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Nice job on the wing engine. You know you're getting old when you hate a rolly moorage. The point can get rough. It's going to take a lot of ice to even get FREEDOM to twitch. Way to get out there gang. Are you doing a boat show video? I hope so.

[@mvfreedom]

No we’re not going to the show.

[@robhowen]

Good use of your wing engine. I wondered if it might be useful for something like this when in a tight space. I guess it is! Nice work.

[@dennisraines5659]

Have you considered using the "port backing" tendancy of a single screw in conjunction with hard right rudder and jockeying ahead then astern while using the thruster to move the bow? The stern will move out to port, headway will be neglible, and the thruster moves the bow inder control.

[@jamesboughey751]

Thanks for sharing your Vid's - I really enjoy the adventures

[@deanrussell6763]

I don’t think I would have thought to use the wing in that way, nice work

[@gregfawcett5152]

Yep...the North wind blows...at Pt. Hudson...had a similar experience in Summer. SV Aquila.

[@optimisticfuture6808]

Our bed is set abeam. Rolling just makes the sleep so nice. Good call on the door. Several NOrds have had there doors ripped off. A few while fueling.

[@duckiegirl58]

Great to see places in our backyard! We go over to PT often!! We have a travel trailer and had 30 mph rear/ side wind camping in Pacific.. insane winds for sure!! Good time to see lots of dead heads the next morning!

[@smokedoliver1]

I used to love when the boat rocked in the wind at night, best sleep I ever had.

[@danlinehan8145]

Hard core boaters!

[@sdflyer1672]

Greeting from Anacortes!!! Hope you enjoyed your stay here! Love your content

[@skistrycharski6999]

Anacortes Represent ! 👍🏻❄️

[@briannelson61]

Thank you both for your updates

[@earnestmetz9834]

Your videos are about as close as I want to get to winter boating. I much prefer it here in Florida. It's 50 degrees here this morning. Brrrrr!

[@bsb11kat25]

Awwwwww.........Sandy

[@cpierce3277]

Very smart to remember which side your get home is on , when docked starboard side to , to help pull you off the dock ! But I would be left wondering when turning them off , did the blades flip back properly ?

[@shawnkrenke3949]

Yes, the centrifugal force causes the prop to open while engaged in gear. Once disengaged from gear the water pressure when making forward way will force the prop closed.

[@timeandtideplans]

Yay! We’re winter mooring at Point Hudson and the wind at night has been a pretty regular occurrence. Makes me feel better to know a seasoned boater thinks it’s bad too! This is not regular rolly go to sleep wind in a marina - it’s being slammed against the dock 😋 the views, town, and people make up for it! We’ve also gotten more creative with dock lines going in and out of the slip too.

[@Mrsnichols1965]

Funny how that 76ft yacht has a loop on it akin to those found on a trailerable boat. Good for a chuckle.

[@frankcherry3810]

Love those red pants!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I think they're called pajamas.

[@phil16]

The fuel costs must be insane! What lovely memories to have

[@Whitty556]

They don't burn much fuel they are a pretty efficient engine

[@shawnkrenke3949]

The boat is very efficient for its size/weight, but we do give up the ability for speed. We burn ~2.5 gal/hour traveling at 7 knots. Our main engine is only a 105hp diesel.

[@browsman2328]

Nice boat handling with the wing engine captain, I was a radarman in the US Navy and I know how to track objects and sometimes UAPs, but I couldn’t get a boat out of a dock without hitting something!!

[@acousticmikeb8119]

You should come back to PT, enjoy the wine bar in town, listen to fluegelhorn Phil playing by the water, tour the PT wooden boat shop and shop at Quimper Mercantile. Plus there’s so much more, so DO come back.

[@lewispaine4589]

You have to be tough to be a year-round boater in the Pacific Northwest

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Beauty of a big Nordi there!! 👍👍👌👌😍😍

[@billjones261]

Usually in a Marina like that there is a hotel to stay nearby when the weather is bad.

[@bellaangus1213]

New subscriber and I love the fact you’re wearing pjs

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you guys for Port Townsend.

[@BoatingJourney]

Man was it COLD. The whole time we got dumped on, I was wondering if you guys were home or out there. Brrrrrrrr. Love the poop scene! Awesome - she's so cute!

[@markgiomblanco9813]

Not trying to be a know it all and there are many ways to dock and leave the dock. But I see a lot left for you to learn on how your lines can be used for assistance so you don’t have to look so rushed all the time in unfavorable conditions, Especially with all that space you have boating out of season. A great time to practice new more advanced techniques. I’m not a big life jacket guy but with all the options today and in that weather I’d wear them on icy docks etc. coming for a guy who road a motorcycle without a helmet for years I’m even surprised I’m saying that. I enjoy you channel

[@bobclark4994]

thanx for the explanation re wing engine use!

[@petesheppard1709]

It looked as if you could put Freedom on that boat deck!

[@dandersonjr]

I go south to do all my boating so seeing snow on a boat does not seem normal to me. I've never experienced frozen dock lines either. Guess that's one of the reasons I watch this channel to see something different.

[@scottjones5221]

Captain Shawn is the Man

[@markduncan6690]

The Very Beautiful “Miss Martha”!

[@joemueller282]

Tip.. dump a bucket of salt water on the lines to make them manageable. Also helps on back deck.. etc

[@robertdowdall1068]

Brilliant

[@richardsmith4187]

Nanook from the great northwest, WOW that snow and cold weather !! Beautiful scenery and the images are breathtaking, but I think you guys need a change of scenery maybe Florida ??? ??? It is a little cool here today 50 degrees but due to warm up soon. Enjoy all the adventures and everyday struggles and Shawn sure has Freedom under control with the main and wing engine, done very nicely !! Keep each other warm and enjoy a little football today and a nice meal. Thanks for all you do as we love the videos !!

[@wekker090]

Thx great vid again, real life real pains :-)

[@jimbeck553]

I'm surprised the control freak let you have a Christmas tree.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

You had us all at new episode pop up lol 👍👍😂🤣😂🤣👌👌

[@brada4018]

Thats the one I purchased! IN MY DREAM.

[@mikemoxley9477]

Another great video, stay warm 🔅

[@toma5153]

Wish you had visited Leo at Sampson Boat at Port Townsend. Perfect KZbin cross channel. Best wishes for great 2022 cruising.

[@MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them.

[@mikeseitz2792]

Nice job Shawn, I like your thinking!

[@brianlowe753]

Our visit to Anacortes and Puget sound was grand but not from our boat.

[@mkushimike5158]

Hello, I am not sure if you folks get questions asked about your choice of vessel vs others that are out there so I thought I would ask you what exactly drove you to select Nordhavn over, say, a Fleming craft? What exactly makes the Nordhavn your preferred craft? I know next to nothing about large boats but am fascinated by y'alls experiences with your boat and really enjoy the blog. We are retiring and thinking about getting a boat on which to live in a cooler clime in order to get out of the hot Texas summers. Thanks, Matobani.

[@curtwesterhof2112]

Leaf blower would make quick work of the snow

[@stoneygreek]

does the wing engine exercise itself like a home generator or does it just hang out until you start it? Does it run your thrusters?

[@TrolloTV]

It has to be started intentionally, there are no automatic systems on those. Im not sure about their particular boat, but on some Nordhavns they are even built to be completely manual operation and without any electricity. So gravity fed fuel tank, mechanic fuel pump, all of that

[@myfuturenowmp]

bet Shawn would love that 76 fter I certainly would love it but one about 12 years old I could not afford this as new but love to be able to cheers

[@nopressurecookingshow4062]

I really enjoyed this video thank you y’all for sharing

[@TheRiehlThing42]

Was at the Port Townsend marina last year. Went whale watching out of there. Love Port Townsend. My grandparents lived by there when I was growing up and went up there every Summer for a couple weeks to stay with them.

[@HugoHugunin]

19:00 I'm not a doctor, but 10 years working in an ER tells me that you have a paronychia. Soaking in warm water 3-4 times a day will usually help it. Some antibacterial cream will likely clear up the infection. You *_ARE_* of course up-to-date on your tetanus shots...correct?

[@MrRonnmaui]

Thanks again for sharing your adventures! I am curious, what other boat would you consider and why?

[@craigr2048]

Looks like ya all are making the best of the freezing temps. Do you have to run your generator underway for electric heat?

[@mvfreedom]

Yes! We ran it the entire trip so our reverse cycle AC/heat would work.

[@mavngy]

Love Ms Martha

[@thechaplain9906]

You need a Seakeeper to stabilize your boat when it’s a rockin…

[@fxpthl]

I’m interested in learning more about the “wing” engine you have. Does it have its own shaft, prop and transmission?

[@shawnkrenke3949]

It does. Completely separate yanmar engine, shaft, and folding propeller. Our main engine is mounted on the centerline of the boat and exits the keel and the wing engine is offset to the port side by about 3’ and situated just aft of the main