Part 3: Summer cruising & living the island life in the San Juan Islands, WA [MV FREEDOM SEATTLE]

[@tiffinicrum589]

Watching your videos with a great cup of coffee are my favorite way to start Sundays. Thanks for the wonderful content!

[@Deke1]

Nothing better on a Easter Sunday morning than enjoying a cup of hot tea watching an MV Freedom video....

[@eksemos]

Just love you guys and Nordhavn is my favorite trawler builder by far! Reliability, quality and so capable on a wide range of seas and waterways. Just love the upgrades you've made to MV Freedom; it's great to be part of the process, even though it's done by watching your channel on KZbin and not in person. Thanks for letting us into your life as a boating family. 👍

[@mattsmusings2418]

Watching for the first time. Taking the scooter from EastSound to Buck Bay "I don't know how hilly the roads will be..." Hilly my friend, hilly. This is going to be good. Always listen to the wife "no, we don't need the extra charger...."

[@scott3708]

I watch several sailing channels, and your boat is the one that is maintained, kept spotless, by far. It always looks like you just took delivery. Bravo and thanks for your effort and the vid's.

[@RichDoes..]

add bicarbonate of soda to your fish batter to make it extra crispy..... yw!

[@paulcunningham2859]

Only one floper stopper? You mean Shawn has something on the boat that doesn't work? Amazing he is human. Lol he has been hard to measure up against. His knowledge and capabilites are incredible.

[@neelyrichard72]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing and Happy Easter . Go wild hogs :)

[@neelyrichard72]

I love the wil hogs.you guys rock . Seen this episode many times. And laugh and smiles every. God bless Freedom:)

[@m2pozad]

I finally get the timeline- we've been in Shaun's summer dream'n.

[@havecourageandbekind9605]

I’m not getting all your notifications🤔 Oh well, Happy Easter! Thank you Jesus! I believe without seeing. ❤️🙏🏻

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Amen and a Hearty Hallelujah! He. Has. RISEN. Much love and prayers to you and yours from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle. ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘

[@ronhatcher7734]

love watching your videos.

[@brianbright7501]

Loves you guys, but loves the puppies more!!!!

[@mvfreedom]

Haha yes, puppies are always #1 🐶

[@markpowell1031]

btw i dont know how far from the towers it will work but ive switched my home internet to tmobile 5 g and get very fast speeds, i have gotten up to 200Mbs right now just tested was 86, also its only 50 bucks and no data cap

[@paulcunningham2859]

Love the. Sully sack

[@sleeplessstu]

Yes T-Mobile works pretty well in Deer Harbor. Would NOT recommend bicycling on Orcas … suicidal 😂. Guemes is flat and much more accommodating 😉

[@michaelhill7471]

Warm or winter, I am glad you two take us along. I was really glad to see Miss Martha at the end of the video. I was concerned not seeing her but, was not about to ask.

[@robertjames8909]

Great vid as usual presume this was before Miss Martha joined the team lovin it💕

[@ZekeBriarcliff]

Digging the channel. I'm hopeful that I can get a trawler sometime this year. In the meantime, I'm enjoying the travelogues and more technical boating info. I'm excited to start my boating adventure from Portland, Oreg. Perhaps we'll pass each other someday in the Salish Sea!

[@mountee]

Wow. Amazing stuff. Thanks so much for sharing

[@patmccarthy3349]

Love your videos, glad you’re back on! But what happened to Miss Martha? Boat life not good for her? Keep the videos coming.

[@mvfreedom]

She’s coming back soon, just wasn’t a part of the fam when this was filmed.

[@msweaver2]

Thanks so much for sharing. I needed that!

[@eightbars1]

So lucky! I love the Sound!! And all the islands. So beautiful I could never get tired of it. I live where most people wish they could live. Lake Tahoe. But I would move onto a yacht in a heartbeat if I could. Good for you, and thanks for sharing the adventures!

[@davidmferguson5093]

Awesome video. Great to see setting up the flopper stopper. A video showing the launch and retrieval of the tender would be interesting. Well done guys, keep up the interesting & informative videos.

[@motorboat70441]

fantastic. love the area you are showing and the info you include. Question: why do you only have one stopper flopper?

[@t.d.bowman9585]

It's fun watching your videos. Y'all seem to always be having a great time.

[@steveprice4779]

At the dock in Deer Harbor Marina the internet is pretty much nonexistent. Luckily our boating buddies had a booster on their boat and we could poach off theirs enough to get work emails. You guys are very brave using those scooters on roads with essentially no shoulders. We have Rad ebikes and feel alot safer since we have bright blinking red lights and the ability to ride on what little shoulders their are. Also Range is not a problem for the batteries. We have done lots of 50 mile round trip rides and had more than enough battery when we got done.....nice big boat deck on Freedom with plenty of room for a couple Rads....😎

[@paulcunningham2859]

Awesome

[@petesheppard1709]

Naughty, naughty...the 'dream' had us all wondering about Miss Martha, but we didn't have the heart to ask! 😜

[@donjohnston3776]

I admire your videography, especially the views when walking along trails. What equipment do you use? I am retired and want to give this a try using my Samsung Ultra phone and a DGI Osmo 4 gimbal stabilizer. Am I on the right track in terms of equipment?

[@wekker090]

great vids, cant wait for the future vids... I heard yall taking about headliners and getting then straight again.. is that vid coming 2?

[@mvfreedom]

At some point when we tackle all of them. Our current tactic is questionable.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

i assume, the boom for the dinghy is not recommended for a second "flopper stopper"? either in weight or stress load?

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

I finally managed to plant in my garden, so, uhhhhhmmm... I do NOT miss snow and cold.

[@sdziuk]

Can you share more about your scooters? What model/brand and how much battery life do you usually get?

[@James-seafan]

excellent video tender tour nice views on the walk thank you

[@theveteran765]

Where is Sandy?

[@j-dawg4015]

That looked great. Love your vids 👌🇦🇺😎

[@tedmccullen7466]

Really,really enjoyed your show thank you

[@onecreative1]

Awsome video! I really enjoyed this series of videos. Good weather is just around the corner, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys are up to. Also...please wear a helmet and cycling gloves on those scooters. I've responded to lots of scooter head injuries here in LA. Your hands are usually the first thing to touch the ground in a fall.

[@guymanges3628]

I hope you guys get back soon, I miss...

[@bertoverweel6588]

Come to the Netherlands , we have 17 mln people and almost 23 mln bicycles .

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Need to get dog a helmet to make him more streamline in the wind for scootering!! 👍👍🤣🤣😂😂🐶🐶

[@timebong8366]

Love the doggos

[@anthonymiller8989]

Susan and Tony here, Yep winter is making a comeback here also in Michigan today. We would think those top o line scooters would have more battery life, they may have a bit of battery depletion going on. Do they have software update options available?

[@briannelson61]

Thank you for another great video

[@jerryfrost4344]

Enjoy the summer Dreams in midst of Seattle’s bloomin cold and snow - hope y’all get to warmer waters this year 😊 Bikes and scooters on those roads seem dangerous but it’s not unusual for there so stay alert for speeding idiots 👀👍

[@robert953]

You guys ever make it up to Glaser Bay? Or maybe Juno

[@locksnkeys]

Love those red & black track pants bats?

[@skistrycharski6999]

Here in the PNW for 52 yrs never herd of Jones Is. tho my FIL knew of it I’m sure. Bainbridge Is. Mire Mire 32” he knew of it RIP. ANACORTES,WA.

[@bobothree]

Where is Miss Martha? I got it. A flashback or dream.

[@torreylawrence]

Where do you like to anchor in West Sound? Near Scull Island? Bear Cove?

[@markbourdo1219]

have you signed up for Starlink yet?

[@paulcunningham2859]

Ok I saw Mrs Martha. I guess I missed the flash back part of the story

[@mvfreedom]

Check out Part 1!

[@ericr.3759]

Can you land a dinghy at Buck Bay to eat at the Shellfish Farm?

[@jamesdumazel5099]

Do you ever see any Black or Brown bears from your vessel ? Happy Easter .

[@mvfreedom]

Only when we’ve been in Canada.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Do you guys ever use both flooper stoppers or just the one?

[@mvfreedom]

We only have 1.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@mvfreedom 👍

[@JohnBraman413]

is there 2 of them flopper stoppers? one on port and starboard side?

[@swedishkev]

Thought you had 2 small dogs ??

[@kenlane5011]

Awesome content..🚢🚢🚢❤❤❤😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@milojackson8339]

All right so we had a Napoleon Dynamite quote a few episodes ago and now we have wild hogs.... Next time you guys are motoring in bad weather can we get a Mark Wahlberg perfect Storm quote 🤣

[@timebong8366]

Use cedar oil instead of bug spray

[@joehiker5573]

Where are your scooter helmets ?!? =(

[@bobcathey8903]

Is Elisabeth going to water ski behind MV Freedom this year? My ex-wife is returning to the US next month on the QE 2 and she promised to water ski behind the ship in the Atlantic and she is 73 years old!

[@derjaeger3321]

You just made me hungry for good fish and chips. And perhaps a glass of bubbly.

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@eksemos]

Ek stem!

[@t.d.bowman9585]

Love the vids. Just my opinion but you should be wearing hi-vis, not grey. Then drivers could see you better. And definitely have lights at night.

[@timebong8366]

Go to Whidbey Island they yield to pedestrians😂

[@scotttild]

Lopez is a lot better for bike riding then. Orcas, wider roads flat. I do miss Orcas, Spent so many summers up there, right around the corner from West Sound. Love the place too bad Seattle has gone down hill since the 80s.

[@stevejacobson7128]

Not everywhere in the world yields for pedestrians, bicycles, scooters, or even oncoming traffic.

[@johanvantonder4642]

Hi Guys, Good video. I am sailing the regattas at Shilshole on Saturdays. Let me know and I will be honored to buy you a coffee or glass of wine and a chat.

[@glenscott8302]

A mirror on the scooters would help if that could be done.

[@yvescorbin]

Checkout Starlink

[@notrut]

Where's Martha?

[@westonbadke5434]

Where’s Martha? Haven’t been seeing her lately.

[@mvfreedom]

She comes back next video!

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

Missing U kids, Capp Cobb

[@cameronm2203]

where is the other dog ???

[@paulcunningham2859]

I see Shawn walking sully. But not miss Martha is she ok?

[@joel231]

These videos were from a while ago before they got Martha

[@ANA51985]

Where is Martha?

[@juangarcia4283]

it's called a Murder of Crows.

[@cameronm2203]

time for a new hat, different look

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

IDU, why do you keep saying "saying goodbye to summer" in this vlog? It's mid-April, 2022, and Summer is just 2 months away. Is this an old or current vid?

[@mvfreedom]

This is a flashback to Summer ‘21!

[@markpowell1031]

first comment yippe

[@mvfreedom]

Early bird!

[@treasurercvnaz2286]

A murder of crows. (Less than three crows together are attempted murder!)

[@UTarcher72]

the scary part of biking/scooting on narrow roads is you literally put your life in the hands of the worst driver(s). All it takes is one errant driver, driving distracted/texting/drunk and you get wiped out. Be careful and stay safe but consider an Uber for your island road trips.

[@bryankniss7989]

That would be a murder of crows not a flock. Just fyi

[@chrischambers5466]

Which in reality is just a bunch🤷‍♂

[@jessicastephens8137]

🙄 ᴘʀᴏᴍᴏsᴍ

[@manfredseidler1531]

When you guys scoot about on your scooters, you guys are dressed like a million dollars but you don't have colors or small flashers to help motorists see you better and sooner. Try to take "I didn't see you" off the table. Love you guys.

[@charlienevergold3654]

Yielding to pedestrians and cyclists is a NW thing. I’n Texas a pedestrian has to use the crosswalk and only cross when given the signal to do so. If not it’s their fault for getting hit. I’ve driven in Seattle and Vancouver and nearly killed someone daily because they just start walking regardless of the crosswalk signal and the driver is expected to stop.

[@user-sx4yu3nw4j]

Not exactly relevant to cyclists and pedestrians legally riding/walking alongside, but ok

[@charlienevergold3654]

@@user-sx4yu3nw4j for us in Texas it’s best to just not use the streets. Ride on a side walk. If there isn’t a sidewalk, find another way. If a cyclist is on the road and they are hit by a car it’s possible they are liable for any damages. I had a guy run a stop sign and hit me on his bike. He had to pay for the damages.

[@StephanieNicholson-wi3ym]

Maybe if cyclists and pedestrians acted the same way here as they do where they live we wouldn't dislike them. This isn't Disney Land

[@alnilam2151]

No, actually, seriously could not believe you were travelling main hi-ways by... Npoe nope can knot bring myself too even say they are any transportational vehicle? What used to be a childs' toy has been taken too far by creating an AdultDeathtrap that imo has no right on any public thoroughfare? Kind of like seeking trouble: if you were too ask me! Knowing or Un #TITQ Apologies if it offends rather I believe in safety over stupidity: somewhat!

[@petersimpson6110]

I can see several other awake people here among the many sheep lol Go Elon and starlink..

[@theveteran765]

Where's Martha?