OUCH! Our Steel Sailboat is Aground - S2E1

[@reb101a]

When I was in my early 20s, I found myself in a somewhat similar situation in Mission Bay in San Diego. The Coast Guard guy said he couldn't tow me off of the sandbar and would have to call a commercial company to do it. I asked if he could just take my anchor out about 100 feet and just drop it for me. He said "Sure". I connected the anchor to the jib halyard and he dropped it about 100' away. I winched it until my 30' sailboat heeled over enough to lift me up and off of the sand bar so I could motor to deeper water. I was so proud of myself. :-)

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you for sharing the story! That’s an amazing tip as well!

[@robinwilliams3420]

What a beautiful couple ! Glad that I've stumbled across your journey ... Stay safe .

[@DawnHunters]

❤️😘⛵️

[@jphomes82]

Welcome back. You are the BEST sailing/boating channel on KZbin.

[@tomcraddock244]

Look into echo sonar,it’s forward facing and it can see far enough ahead so you have time to stop and change course.sailing Aquarius did a video on it.great piece of kit. Great to see you enjoying the cruising life!you look happy!! Fair winds ⛵️

[@kevnwarriner8819]

Glad to see you both back on KZbin and getting ready to set Sail on your adventures and hopefully take us along with you...

[@MrJerobona]

Great to see you guys again!

[@andymcknight3868]

I’m so glad to see somebody else gets stuck on a sandbar :-) I hadn’t had my motor boat out for several years and I took it in coastal waters about a month ago and got stuck on a sandbar for several hours. So glad you guys are back :-)

[@TheCort1971]

I am so glad you two are back. I will always be grateful to be a fly on the wall getting to see.

[@morriscorreia7282]

Good to see you guys back 😊

[@davidnichols147]

Great episode. I agree, the ICW is tricky as sandbars seem to grow over night. Love the editing and music. We never had an autopilot when I delivered boats on my vacations from the US Merchant Marine Service. Enjoy and can't wait for the next episode. Thanks again, you both look so happy!

[@DawnHunters]

Agree autopilot not needed but does make for an easier passage for two people. Thanks for your comments.

[@erichyney6287]

Dawn Hunters. Thank you 😊 it's nice to see you back.....

[@williamhollaway4174]

You guys are awesome 👍.Glad your back looking forward to seeing more of you guys.

[@williamastin9317]

First time to see the finished product beautiful and very professional looking …glad to see you again

[@Memo_Sagun]

Good luck and fair winds guys

[@peterk4429]

Remarkable vibe (relaxed, in control, informative, caring for each other) and the editing was also a plus. Well done. Really missed you folks!

[@DawnHunters]

Much appreciated! Capt W and Iana

[@yorkieboy239]

Welcome back you to get lost somewhere , I have missed you 👨🤙

[@BernieD940]

Glad to see you guys are active on KZbin again.

[@surlypugsly6554]

Really great to see you happy and together.

[@mikelaughlin4470]

Great to see you guys back and on the water!

[@puturico667]

Great to see you guys back in the water safe journey we miss you at the boatyard

[@tammydemis7851]

Yay! Love to see you both are back! Looking forward to your adventures! ❤

[@DawnHunters]

Us too! Thank you

[@Vaderbill]

Love you guys! Excited you're back! Glad to see your banter continues! Lol

[@DawnHunters]

More to come! For sure from Iana. Lol

[@carlf8291]

Glad you're back and sailing and having fun.

[@johnmagnan759]

Welcome back! I have missed you two. Would have loved to have seen the rest of the boat build.

[@DawnHunters]

John-- we loaded all of unfinished projects and took off so more to come!! Capt W

[@stevehammond7485]

Thanks for the visit! You two are great.

[@dawnduffy1977]

Glad you made it out of the hurricane ok! Great to see you back! Awesome camera angles and shots! Keep up the good work

[@DawnHunters]

Thanks so much! We are a little rusty but happy to be here.

[@2dogsnight]

Good to see you both!

[@davidhakes3884]

There you are , I sure missed you Both. Running aground is no big deal you know what you are doing.

[@Richard-vh9ug]

Glad you two are back on KZbin.

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Richard

[@vincenthooper7588]

Thank you guys for these amazing videos, I've been thinking about buying my own live aboard yacht in fort Lauderdale, but have no idea what I'm doing, but your video's are becoming very informative, again thank you and keep up the great work.

[@DawnHunters]

Vincent. We all start not knowing what we are doing and even after 35 years I learn each day. All I can say is go for it. You will never regret it or you will hate it. It takes a special person but looking at your comments seems you have already made up your mind. Fell free to email and I can assist in your questions Capt W

[@vincenthooper7588]

@@DawnHunters Thank you very much William, your right I have made up my mind, the only thing stopping me is the right partner

[@acooper7045]

So happy you 2 are back!❤️

[@DawnHunters]

That is our feelings as well Capt W and Iana

[@debbiewilliams7176]

Good 👍🏻 too 👁 you back

[@paton57]

WB from New Zealand great to see you both

[@josephstevens3357]

Good to see you guys back!! Fair winds!!

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you!!

[@SailingWithVampires]

I like the camera angles you guys are using and the timing on the scenes is really good! Look forward to more of your amazing videos.

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you!! Means a lot to me. Iana

[@warrenmobley6824]

good to see you back

[@lowryshank94]

Exact some spot I slammed that bar going hull speed on a 30' Irwin. I was able to drag a halyard with the zodiac and pull off. Learned you have to hug the west bank to find any depth. Good to see you guys back !

[@DawnHunters]

Lowry Small world for those who actually put on Nm with a boat. Better to encounter such things to gain experience. Happy to have you aboard Capt W and Iana

[@svtinker]

You guys look like you’re having fun with this style of content.

[@davedawson4830]

Happy new year and happy travels I can see you need to tidy up and arrange a few things before you can really do a tour. I can wait Cheers, Dawson

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Glad to see your waterjets work so well in close quarters..

[@DawnHunters]

Can you imagine that was only from the prop! 34 inch prop with 185hp turbo can stir up some water

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@DawnHunters Wow prop walking or what 😂 now imagine doubles..😎

[@curtisjarrett5835]

glad you are back.

[@carlkenyon4599]

GREAT NEWS , you are back !

[@DawnHunters]

Carl Thank you Capt W

[@blackknight-xg8kb]

You need to fit forward looking sonar pinger as well as underneath, get a super accurate plotter as well

[@StarfleetCommand71]

Thanks. You have been missed.

[@cr33p5h0w]

Glad to see you back!

[@shaunoakes6803]

Oh WOW ... welcome back !! .. Missed ya :)

[@DawnHunters]

Missed you guys too!! Thank you.

[@gregthompson2851]

Been away for a while and things have not changed. Good video, happy attitude and I still keep laughing. Keep it up

[@peterbailey6722]

Nice to have you back ❤

[@joemauma5035]

Something about this channel, can't quite put my finger on it... but i like it.

[@dadejazzba402]

long time...that was well done

[@aquaticthumb5193]

So enjoyable to follow your channel.

[@jonathenbishop1119]

great video y'all look really happy together I love it. ❤️

[@antonbloemendal3812]

Wow happy to see you again 👍👍

[@glennpearce7093]

Yeah good to see you bk it’s been ay while.

[@anthonybeck2384]

Very entertaining 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@steveed1834]

Glad your back!

[@jamesridley3596]

Love your videos keep up with the good work. You should come to Shetland one day

[@stevet647]

Hey I have had three boats and all three have grounded but never at any speed. There are three types of captains there those that have run aground, those too new to have run aground and those that lie. I know your boat is fairly shallow keel but you may have benefitted like we did with the surface area of the side of the boat making it more buoyant when the tide dropped we used our tender to pull the mast over to port or starboard (to give a direction) while the tow boat then had a much easier workload to pull it forward and out. Twice I was grounded because this silly moon thing moved and 6m became 4m. Pish who would have known that would have happened let alone the chance of the moon thing happening more than once!! I also converted to a Hydraulic steering and auto pilot two boats had it and the last didn't, it was the safety after almost loosing my hand when my glove caught in the chain and the rudder moved with a wave just before a gear I was not even working on it but something else! A manual hydraulic pump attached to the wheel and a power over hydraulic one for the auto pilot two different ram's so if a ram failed I could just close a couple of valves and open the other two and have both on the one ram there were also two bypass solenoids but you could use a valve for reliability and less electronics. Also made it far easier to not have pulleys, gears, brass bushings and frozen chain links trying to throw the chain every rough passage. A stretched chain and worn sprocket is worse to replace than a hydraulic line just have a low battery warning on the power system running electric pump for the auto pilot and possibly don't have it on the same power systems as other safety thinks like Engine Start, Bilge pumps and smoke alarms as when in rough weather it works hard and can use the battery!

[@marcleaute4068]

Bonjour, formidable vos aventures, jaloux oui!!!!

[@charlesmalone1854]

YOUR BACK where have you been ???? last time i saw your boat it was blue and on the hard standing you fell of the scaffolding ,,,how are those ribs ???? great to have you back missed you both Charlie from bonnie Scotland

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Charlie! Yes! We are back! William is fabulous- finished the refit and now in Bahamas - all good! :) iana

[@charlesmalone1854]

glad to hear that i,m sorry don,t relay know how this hole youtube thing works its great to see you both smile and be happy and do adventures (can,t do a smiley face) i have restored several boats 32 ft to 41ft myself the joy in is in the journey and the future you make so glad to see you both again your enthusiasam and comittment ps my spelling is sh==te(SORRY)had a FEW ish BEERS @@DawnHunters cheers again from bonny SCotland x

[@aswan2140]

Welcome back!!🇺🇸

[@ericbuckner8182]

Great job guys

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Eric!

[@arottie4097]

W0W!

[@robertjerome1889]

Ahhh..so goes lifes adventure.

[@happyscottman]

I found your channel and have been binge watching. Love it!! What kind of boat is that?

[@DawnHunters]

Hello Scott and Tok! This is 1985 steel De Vries Motorsailer

[@greggburke8389]

Sundays 0600. Welcome back.

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Gregg. Capt W and Iana

[@marklewis7005]

Oh wow good to see you back on KZbin. We were worried about you. Would love to have some questions answered like what happened after the last video you posted (you were helping another boat) Also what happened to why you stopped posting videos. Are you OK? Also, how did you two meet?

[@DawnHunters]

Mark We will start a Q/A once a month so keep an eye out for the posting. And Thanks for staying with us. Capt W

[@machyrudinaceus]

Just stumbled upon you guys - you are such fun! Also have to ask r u a bit insane? That steel sailing yacht is HUGE with so much cool stuff you are adding. Am envious of your great engine room. I recently coveted a 45' steel sailing yacht designed by Ted Hood, but it was snapped up before I had enough greenbacks to send its way. Looking forward to watching you on your adventures - Dr. Mac PS: Have you thought about how to deal with condensation that is typical in steel boats? If so, can you pass on some wisdom on how to keep things dry, below?

[@DawnHunters]

A bit insane is an understatement. BUT steel is what allows me to sleep offgrid and not have one eye open. She is a little larger than what had planned on for a vessel but like Children we appreciate what has been provided to us Thank you for the comments. Capt W and Iana

[@nealfenster8056]

A good reason to get 3d forward looking sonar.😎

[@DawnHunters]

On the list 😄

[@tom080955]

Nice video! Did you ever sell the trawler? Love the videos….cheers from Playa del Carmen 🇨🇦

[@DawnHunters]

Hello Yes a very good Friend took her. Thanks for watching Capt W and Iana

[@maurolimaok]

Nice video. What heasdset is that of yours. Seems to be very good.

[@DawnHunters]

The headsets are amazing and were not very expensive. Bought them from a pair of guys we met in Annapolis Boat show. Name of the units are 2Talk. Capt W

[@mandmmilling3716]

Glad to see you huys again

[@Fisherman-y1m]

Just remember when in the ICW red marker on the left when going north, and remember red on the left when when going off shore and red on the right when returning and you shouldn't get stuck on n the bottom anymore 👍

[@CorySPB]

What do you guys use for internet connectivity while off grid so you can work? What has been your experience with realtime data or is that even possible? I would want to run trading programs and my next step to going off grid is testing this part somehow.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Here is something I have done. Drop the dingy. Slowly lower the anchor in the dingy. Take the anchor and chain out away from the boat. Return in the dingy and pull using the windlass and engine. As long as I'm floating level and in mud or sand it has worked.

[@DawnHunters]

Hello You know that is always on my mind but until we are not able to call Tow Boat US we will save that for other day. Lol Thank you. Capt W and Iana

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@DawnHunters I understand...if your really stuck it obviously won't get you loose. I'm in more remote locals and have only had to do it a couple of times. My boat is 48'. Keep rocking team.

[@haroldconnell2973]

Great video

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you! Welcome

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

Well, if you have never run aground, especially in inland waters, you have not sailed long enough. As a commercial fisherman here in Denmark, my first skipper wanted to cut a short cut from the North Sea fishing ground to the more mild East at winter, through a long fjord with very shallow water in places and also ever moving sand banks in places. He of course wanted me to take the wheel in that worst place and take a nap and I just said NO! 5 minutes later we hit the sand bank and he spend the next couple of ours sailing from sand bank to sand bank essentially, until one of the other boats from same harbor on the West coast finally reached us, with a more current map onboard, and lead us out of that place. Otherwise we would probably still be in that maze.

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you for sharing your amazing story!

[@larrypinter3321]

Welcome back. Just a thought, could you have waited for the tide to float you off the sandbar?

[@DawnHunters]

The tide does help but our vessel is 45 tons. When she hits ground the tide could very well take us off and into a second higher sand bar. See the ICW currents flow into shoals 50% of the time. Then we would not be able to continue in the dark and anchor spots very far in between.

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

You know normally it would be difficult to see such an age difference work….but there is something different with you two.

[@DawnHunters]

My mom and dad have 10 years difference, my aunt and her husband 17. Coming from this kind of family - I never looked at the age as a “factor”. But I do understand that for most people that can be a problem, which also comes from society norms. iana

[@kptbillburkett8735]

So where have you ben? It's been over a year! Would love to know what happened when you first hit the water. If I remember right ya'll was waiting for a captain to show up..... Glad to see ya'll are still alive and the boat hasn't sunk! I hope we get a video explaining what happened and where ya'll have ben. And what happened on that first trip! Ok until next time (if there is a next time) Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!

[@DawnHunters]

More to come!

[@walkerig1]

First time I have seen you. Err right the start, from looking at you in the dock, why that starboard list?

[@DawnHunters]

We hold 1,000 gallons of water and 800 gallons of fuel. I did not tranfer fuel to balance the vessel until i was able to change out the damaged fuel transfer pump.

[@dre61986]

with my 5 year old kid voice I'm mad at you and you😭😭😭 welcome back

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Wonderful woman you got there bro, makes life a lot easier.

[@DawnHunters]

1000000% Thank you

[@Cayenada]

great video where are you both from

[@blackknight-xg8kb]

Dunno if lazer range finder wudd work underwater a sudden rise wudd show

[@nolemons]

I can only see you guys in 240 p. Glad your back from your banning.;)

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Dont worry the dutch tend to park their boats on mud flats and sandbars as a way of living ...just annoying when you've got somewhere to go. 😉⛵🧙‍♂️ With the storms and the droughts the whole river estuaries systems will have changed .... so its a case of new grounds.

[@DawnHunters]

Clive You are very correct. Only issue it tends to mess up the tool room. Lol Capt W

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@DawnHunters Its the speed and angle of stopping that do the reshuffling 😉😂🧙‍♂️.... Take a look at a Uk channel s steel boat called Sailing Melody.. we live with big tides mud flats beaches and harbours that dry out at low tide... With or without rocks 😬⛵💕

[@billhanna8838]

Those that havnt run aground are waiting to

[@DawnHunters]

Lol So true

[@qf4543]

Ditto

[@DawnHunters]

Happens to the real bottom lovers. Lol

[@DominicNSX]

Next time you get towed, use your engine to help!

[@DawnHunters]

Hey and thanks for the comment. Actually by liability restrictions cant even have the engine on plus even if i could would not as engine will pull in sand and plug the sea straining system. Once free then can turn on the engine and follow. This is a 55 ton vessel so she does not stop or fight strong currents well. Needless to say the tow Capt is always correct no matter what the issue. Thank you again. Capt W

[@michaelcanto6175]

If nothing ever happend imagine how bored you would be ;)

[@DawnHunters]

This is true. Not an hour goes by without some event. Lol

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀👍👍❤

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you

[@josephhertzberg2734]

You guys both have beautiful teeth

[@DawnHunters]

Joseph Iana has natural teeth and 5 of my front teeth are there due to full contact martial arts. Kissed a heel one time. Thank you Capt W and Iana

[@rafwhy9888]

freaking sandbars and useless charts lol

[@DawnHunters]

AMEN

[@frankflex4465]

how much does the tow cost?

[@DawnHunters]

The tow is included in Tow Boat US when you pay annually. Very low cost compared to the service which is outstanding. A full year of tows is like 400.00 Capt W and Iana.

[@brianwebster3167]

Glad to see you guys back!

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you!! Capt W and Iana