OFFSHORE! Expedition lifeboat 'Alan' motors Edinburgh to Wick. Lifeboat heads north LEG 5 Ep128 [4K]

[@Jehty_]

A 40min episode? What a treat 😊

[@darthmemeious9526]

my thought exactly, i actually didnt even finish and came back to it today and im happy to have more alan content :D :D :D

[@donaldjmccann]

I'm just a poor pensioner, but I am subscribed and I understand that comments help with the algorithm. Good luck with your mission.

[@Bulletguy07]

Likewise too (in mid 70s) and I also subscribed a while back after dropping by chance on an early "Alan" video and got hooked!

[@retardtiger]

Poor pensioner too, love boats & KZbin adventures, know nothing about algorithms but on oil rigs I could hand start lifeboat 3 cyl Lister air cooled engines😂 (I had been engineer in Merchant Navy)

[@TheUffeess]

Great video! This is then the only channel on KZbin where I don't have to increase the speed, thanks for that! I have shared with my Norwegian friends that you are coming, but they are few, so don't expect a royal welcome. Greetings from Sweden!

[@pedromartins1474]

I must say that like you, I don’t speed up the video - and the only other channels viewed at regular speed are parkour channels. It would be criminal to not savor properly Alex’s witty comments!

[@HistoryNeedsYou]

Great to see Alan tootle past the mouth of the Moray Firth. I waved as you chugged by 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚓️

[@hadorstapa]

Good old Montrose. I used to get fish and chips there when visiting my Grandmother in Inverbervie. (She was originally from Skye and Gaelic was her first language - amazing lady.) I also had the hottest-spiced curry ever from Montrose - they said they made them hotter than anyone else and I thought it was just advertising silliness. I was wrong. I was actually dizzy, rather like spinning in the tide, but faster! So good to see this long episode.

[@emz5003]

Great to watch my cousin Murray in this video! I have no knowledge of sailing but found this really interesting. Will keep watching your journey!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

He was great 👍

[@MasterOfJackShizz]

Talked to my nephew about you this weekend and I'll forward this to him now. Gonna do what I can.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@TheMrBrianh]

According to the Wick Harbor Authority, as of June 16th, 2024, the Pleasure Craft Alan shows as being docked at the marina in Wick and AIS turned off on May 30th, 2024. Two week delay from shoot to post is pretty good. Thank you for your content Alex!!!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I'm glad someone notes the diligence of my work! Ha.

[@ManxAndy]

Good evening….from a rather wet and windy IOM 🇮🇲 👍😉👌🇮🇲

[@talesofcanterbury42]

Thanks for sharing Alex, great video

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

I suppose, in order to give you the algorithm bump, we should all be commenting along with our subscriptions.

[@danloeber]

Comments like this?

[@alsothejiraguy]

Even replies like this!

[@Fantic156]

Orange seems an eminently sensible colour for your intentions ... 'Stuck up Yachties' are what kills the enjoyment for all. "Alan, and we, were heading offshore" Oh the excitement .. 😜

[@The1southampton]

Keep the faith brother.

[@james-5560]

Alan's cousin should be called 'Max' because it says 'Max - 8 People'

[@daveffs1935]

Not sure I'd want to set foot on max if he 8 people

[@pafr6096]

Enjoy all of your videos, you have far more patience than I would with the editing and voice overs. Alan is much more stable than I would have thought you did a great job making him sea worthy. Many happy miles to come I'm sure.

[@vallinderm]

Have you checked the low pressure pump? I had a perkins of similar size and had done everything, still difficult to start. Changed low pressure pump and it fired up directly every time after that, even in winter like 0 degC without glowplug/heater.

[@joblo8808]

I thought similar--classic case of a lack of fuel prime.

[@chasjetty8729]

Thanks again friend.

[@joshuaharlow4241]

I am not in a position to join at the moment, but here is a comment to feed the algo!

[@daveffs1935]

the lagoon in montrose is quite nice to sit by and relax when the tides up, shame Alan was out of puff when he got there

[@mrstephenthomas100]

Bit worried about that bow line getting caught in your prop, should it fall off underway. Unless of course you remove it first. Great channel btw, gives a lot of pleasure.

[@davesailing2004]

i think the format of the videos is about right, and i particularly like the "Alan Gopher" inserts

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Prairie dog!

[@Ronmanster]

Although I subscribe to a few score channels, I do indeed find your travails to be a merry departure from normalcy. Your channel is truly entertaining, and I consider it “inside the wire”. One of a handful of my go to channels. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HDSME]

Loved it!!!

[@paulcollins4932]

Enjoy the narration, thanks for the time taken. What you need is more regular vids to keep us happy , they don’t have to be feature films

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I really do my best, but I have to make a living too! And occasionally sleep!

[@allaboutboats]

Love the channel! Comment in order to bump algorithm

[@paraweir]

I wish I could do more, but being partially disabled, Diabetic and other stuff I am therefore unemployed for 9 years, so I can't. You really deserve to be helped, but I can't do that... sorry. I do watch and do subscribe and do like every blog, that's my little help... Best of luck mate...

[@licencetoswill]

alan living his best life now, what a champion.

[@normanboyes4983]

Enjoy your videos and narration. If your engine starts on jump leads but not when using the installed system then it is likely a bad engine ground - check all your grounds.😀👍

[@stewartscales1564]

Great episode, as an ex mariner who lives in the middle of England it was a real treat to watch, thanks Alex and Alan.😀

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@JosephK42]

Subbed a while ago, but will continue to watch and recommend

[@gavinferguson]

excellent well done lads

[@oggie1967]

Hi Alex, stumbled across you by accident but watched this one all the way through nice one mate! Just Subbed!👍👏👏👏❤️

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Welcome! And cheers.

[@Se7nDust]

Enjoy that hard work🎉

[@sabertoothanimations2912]

Would love to give monthly when i get my income consistent, love your videos and been watching since last year if my memory serves me right. Also as for what KZbin has been doing as of late, from what i have heard its due to an update in its algorithm and notifications that has screwed with many channels, The KZbin tech team seam keen on ignoring this so i have no real answer or guess as to when it will be rectified. That aside though, i shall keep watching and enjoying watch you and Alan make progress, wish you the best and will be prayin for your safety upon the high seas as it were

[@Fawleygairs]

great and funny video thanks for sharing

[@rubentieken2065]

Great to see Alan on its way finally!

[@nathano176]

Glad to support the channel. Love the videos ❤

[@capello1986]

Gutted you were where I stay in Peterhead and didn’t see the boat

[@dcallan812]

Nice to see him chugging his way up to the top of the world. 2x👍 Looks like Alan is bobbing around off the coast of Sanday going towards Shetland.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

He certainly was. Cheers

[@robinangus448]

Enjoyed watching you motor past my home coastline. Would love to see you add an anchor line chafe solution to the project list.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Chafe solution for what part? I'm getting chafe sleeves for Alan's mooring lines.

[@fanum4030]

Loving it......Keep going Alex ,would subscribe again if I could :( I also enjoy the longer videos- ten minutes or so long ones don't tend to stick in my mind- maybe because they don't feel like an 'event' like the longer ones do?

[@paulmcdonnell9734]

Great achievement,onwards and upwards 🎉

[@robertszyszynski7959]

GOOD JOB .

[@clarksonad]

I think that once you're out more on the water the viewership will increase. I do hope you keep up with the videos. I don't think the length needs to increase much. Erik Aanderaa and Harry Dwyer are kind of in your wheelhouse on KZbin and their channels seem to have benefitted from the storytelling that comes naturally from being on the water with a destination. I've really enjoyed seeing Alan on the move!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Agreed - I like their channels, although I don't want to homogenise with them.

[@wifiguy_nz]

great work :)

[@davetowz]

Keep her going.

[@JimClements-z2t]

Great video

[@buckh6233]

Alans back on the move already!

[@rha4374]

This wee guy has just subscribed and im told every little helps! I first saw your travels when you went passed my East Lothian coast in cluding the Farne islands. I wished you stopped off in Dunbar where you would've been very welcome,orange wouldn't be a problem, but green seams to upset some, i should know. Also the main line train is on your doorstep. I'm looking forward to your next trip already but unhappy you think ALAN is not coming back to Scotland or home . My dream is to motor my little boat up where you were but turn left onto canals for the west coast. However, I've been struggling to refit my boat on time for a variety of reasons. Thanks for taking the time n trouble allowing us to share your adventures.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

It certainly does, and thank you. Ah, yes Dunbar looked spectacular as we passed, but the stone harbour might have been beyond my berthing skills!

[@rha4374]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I'm sure you could get into the harbour no probs, line up the two posts on hill and come in between the large rocks , once Harbour entrance visible on left/port side . It was scary when I first did this as I knew nothing. Alex, There's a book EAST OF SCOTLAND sailing directions by Andy Carnduff and Forth yacht clubs association printed by Imray. This is a godsend showing every nook n cranny from Berwick up to Duncansby head with very clear instructions that an idiot like myself can understand. It's unbelievably fully informed. P.S. Dunbar actually has another two harbours inside the main Victoria harbour that dry out but great for shelter. Hopefully your engine wasn't deliberately damaged and all is going great for you. Regards Robert

[@sicks6six]

great boat, great video,

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

We'll take that. Thanks.

[@properjob]

Alan was towed to Lerwick today (Wednesday 19th) by the RNLI after (reportedly) suffering engine problems in the rather dangerous waters near Fair Isle. Hopefully that can be sorted out before Alex heads into even more perilous waters.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

That's correct - Alan ejected coolant into the bilge after we passed Sumburgh Head. It's such a shame, as we'd made a mammoth Wick to Fair Isle trip two days before, and had timed the final part to coincide with a brief lull in the bad weather. The RNLI lifeboat team were great, and they came by afterwards to see the boat and have a chat. The episode of this leg will be to promote their volunteer work.

[@Bladerunner264]

Great episode. Loved the length 😂😂 If only my Mrs said the same...

[@craigkaschan4822]

Great video really enjoyed it. I’d love to spend some time onboard I’ve always wanted my own Allan. Be a great adventure in that part of the world. 👍🇦🇺

[@martin07850]

Starboard bow (front starboard quarter)

[@jasonpollock1054]

I love watching these videos, but 40m is a big investment. This trip would have really hit the spot on a 10m/day 1:1 with the trip. Then I get a little hit of Alan every day. Perfect. Thank you for sharing and good luck!

[@ItsRedAndItchy]

Just found your channel and subscribed, looking forward to watching your previous episodes. To help remove the permanent marker write over it with whiteboard marker, you should then be able to rub it off.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Tried that - and acetone (mostly) failed too.

[@mitchmitchell515]

Dead pan narration great stuff.

[@r-urbex1611]

Have you checked the 'health' of your batteries recently? Sounds like they have lost some of their cranking power, the starter was very lazy

[@c3pno]

Possibly loose alternator belt, crap batteries dodgy connection or not tight connections.

[@colcol303]

The permanent marker can be removed easily by going over it with a non permanent marker, it should just wipe off, I was shown this recently.

[@ColinChick]

Came here to say the same (to add to the algorithm also!)

[@scottcates]

Faux nonchalance is one of Alan's strong suits.

[@ColinPacker]

Great video. I'm interested in the tech bits as well as the travelogue(might just have said the whole lot). Hope to see more.

[@kevinsmallman9623]

I enjoyed the longer episode

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers - will do them when I can.

[@Easy-Eight]

I'm a regular viewer. BTW, I'm like a few folks and would send you a "quid or two" (or euros or dollars) through the post and would do it if you had a P.O. Box. Hate to see you have to quit making videos. I'm just a boring "Yank" who enjoys your adventures.

[@JohnSheesley]

Thanks for the great video!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@OutdoorFreedomDk]

💪👊🍺 Cheers snd SKÅL (The Scandinavian (Den./Swe./.Nor. the word is "SKÅL/ SKAoL") - That is an very IMPORTENT WORD here in Scandinavia..

[@stephencrowther524]

Well done !

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Thanks

[@rjz1313]

KZbin gods! Everyone needs to see this! @KZbin

[@chrisauld7003]

I would install a aluminum A frame mast and stabilizer poles with running stabilizers. Would really make er more comfortable in bigger sea state . Additionally at anchour it provides a great place for flopper stoppers . Comfort at sea

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I considered those style stabs, but the structural work on the upper shell would be huge. The upper hull is much thinner than the lower half.

[@antonyfletcher991]

enjoying the videos, comment for algorithm bump.

[@PontoonGrandpa]

Very much enjoy your videos.... I have shared this one to my very limited number of FB friends.... but hey.... maybe you will get a few more :-)

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Cheers

[@richchester187]

As long as you continue as you are making entertaining videos, We'll continue to watch. Once you've made it to the land of ice, What's going to happen next ?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I do have some ideas...

[@charlespacker1583]

BRILLIANT AND APPRECIATED

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Likewise. Cheers.

[@domjrl]

ask people to like and comment to boost interaction with the videos

[@donnyanda3191]

och aye the noo alan

[@rik8508]

Comment for the algorithm!

[@CRSolarice]

In my opinion longer videos are better than the shorter ones. Between 30-50 minutes are good because your videos are comparable to documentaries and that is the type of people that your videos attract, if you know what I mean... Perhaps try to avoid a lot of editing to cut down on workload. Thanks for all of your efforts, I do enjoy the videos.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Appreciated, thanks. Although, do think of the labour needed to film, edit and produce a weekly 30+min video! It's just me....

[@bigbeede]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@oscodains]

I’m already missing the grinder cameo each episode, I will have to mourn before the north sea crossing where the grinder may be unlikely to make a cameo. I do have hope in the upcoming projects to finish Alan it will appear.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

The mini grinder is stowed aboard...

[@ozenfant_ozn]

only just getting started...

[@ivanw777]

Good work Alex, being a you tube newbie how do you become a member?

[@pmacgowan]

Go Allan

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

He goes.

[@PabloPaster]

Commenting for the algorithm, go Alan go!

[@dominicskelton3031]

Commenting for our algorithm overlords.... Oh fickle KZbin Gods, pray cast your blessings on this video, and spread its word far and wide....

[@Carsonktm420]

I was born in wick 😂

[@davidfrith8289]

😀

[@CosmicPrawny]

Wow. That port controller at Montrose was a piece of work. Grumpy sod clearly doesnt like the English.

[@rha4374]

I had a lot worse with moron at Amble Marina, absolutely horrible.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

He was a little finicky, but at least he did let us in.

[@rjz1313]

You are in my top three channels i ALWAYS check, and you've entertained me so much already that you quality for a like at the BEGINNING of each video. Please never stop. P.s. If anyone is curious the other two automatic "likes" for me are @ghostown living And @frogleap studios

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

That means a lot, cheers

[@MikealPics]

😊

[@darkokelava4754]

When are you in Norway? Are you wisiting Bergen? Maby you can stop at Austevoll?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

We are likely to aim north of Bergen for the crossing. I hope next month.

[@michaelbinder5753]

❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@torepres]

Stuck on the Far Island due to high winds, when do you expect to continue to Shetland?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Alan is now officially in Shetland.

[@torepres]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I have noticed!

[@victoriap737]

Alaaaan❤😂🎉

[@proper90s43]

I think I know what Port Edgars issue was.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Yes...

[@Xero1of1]

Question: At 26:10, you said "It's a wet one at half six in the morning"... forgive my American ignorance, but does 'half six' mean 6:40 or 5:30? Halfway TO six, or halfway AFTER six?

[@Xero1of1]

Again, I love the dry humor... lol. That's like half the reason why I watch these videos, lolol.

[@jonrpearce]

British english - Half past 6 o clock, became abbreviated to half past 6, and again to half 6. This is unlike some other european languages which use similar expressions to mean half to.

[@doncornish4173]

Super interesting videos thank you please don’t put fast forward in your videos. Let us fast-forward when we want to specially like around the dock and stuff. It’s hard to watch.. some KZbinrs switch from view to view to view so fast your eyes can’t focus even a bad shot being just placed and solid is better than going from frame frame to frame. It’s like flash bulbs going off in your face. You don’t do it, but please don’t start. Thanks.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I've used timelapses sparingly since the start. Sometimes I find hard cut clips at 1x are clearer, but I try to balance efficiency with clarity.

[@SolarPowerChannelwithChris]

Have you just been saved by the RNLI? I see in the BBC news..

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Hi - you're most astute! We did indeed need a tow into Lerwick Harbour. I didn't know BBC had picked it up. Do you have a link?

[@aspen3718]

try some shorts to get the kick of virality? seems recently that when other youtuber's randomly go viral and get a big kick in subrscribers etc it comes from their short form content. Maybe just some shorts of highlights/key moments?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I've been researching how to do these best without just adding more labour

[@nemian618]

Do some fishing.

[@krispycool1]

What happened to the firth of third?

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

It was redacted for reasons of good taste.

[@hadorstapa]

This may be just me, but for some reason I don't have the option to "Join" the channel. I do on other channels, but not here.

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

I've not set up paid channel memberships on KZbin itself. Is that the sort of 'join' you mean? You should be able to subscribe and select the notification bell on here.

[@hadorstapa]

@@AlexHibbertOriginals sorry, I've clearly misunderstood when you spoke about which system to use to support the channel - thought you were saying it was KZbin not Patreon. Must pay attention better!

[@AlexHibbertOriginals]

Ah, no, sorry. It's via my website. Link in the description :)