Q&A- What we LOVE (and hate!) about living on a boat (Sailing Ruby Rose) Ep. 33

[@hughvanduyn6482]

Love the Elements Of Life shirt from MJ Sailing !!!

[@oceandrew]

Yup, it's great to see sailing channels support other sailing channels.

[@justbanter8727]

yep, I'd noticed that too - another great sailing Couple/Channel :)

[@TheTactical6string]

noticed that too.

[@CheersWarren]

The Tactical 6 String Yeh Jess and Matt have worked so hard on their boat. I hope they get properly back to the cruising life soon.....even if for them it may be a steady stream fix and modifying.......cheers Warren

[@RangerOne_NC]

I really appreciate how open and responsive you both are to answering questions for your fans. I look forward every week to your episodes. I hope that my family and I can one day get to where you are, and enjoy the freedom to sail to exotic places around the world.

[@stuartfoster3067]

I enjoyed this type of Q&A format vs. some of the "live feed" that is getting common. You filter the questions, selecting what you like, preparing and presenting. Great vid and great channel.

[@RangerOne_NC]

Yes, agreed. Enjoyed the Q&A

[@KlausPedersen_gaffa]

Thanks guys for putting the cruising lifestyle into perspective. I remember when I first started following your channel I was wondering, why do they take brakes? But hearing your explanation back then, that it was important to keep a connection with the friends back home, and that it is good to get the head reset, makes a lot of sense. It's a thing I didn't think of before. As you mentioned, life is a journey, so it makes sense that it only becomes more interesting from changing perspective now and then.

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

those of us with little to no cruising experience are confronted with a rather large "you don't know what you don't know" gap. your videos always contain nuggets of insight that help close those gaps. keep 'em coming. cheers.

[@jasonreid611]

I grew up on the water in Newfoundland. Sailed as a teenager...while the season is short it has some fantastic sailing. Ports, great anchorages,

[@wmarston1]

You two are so real, just down to earth. I love Nick and his rants and when he starts philosophizing it reminds me of,,,,,Me, take care.

[@simonseldom]

Interesting insights here. And congratulations to Nick not one swear word and complete avoidance of the phrase “here’s the thing, right”

[@seatravel8536]

Another excellent video...you two have found what the words balance and attitude truly mean in my opinion, well done and keep the happiness and what works for you!

[@dalewilliams4312]

Love how real u guys are and there’s nothing wrong with a hippie hat Can’t wait for the new season

[@Richdudevids]

love your show ,you both are so down to earth about life, and all the info I soke up like a big sea sponge ,hope to see you two one day out at sea sailing the good life.

[@CheersWarren]

Re winches maintenance, yup sheet winches they last a long time...but don't forget the anchor windlass. They take a lot of abuse and need work especially when used a lot by the cruising life rather than 3 time a year like most boats get used. Love your insight, you defiantly tell it like it is for you. Thanks Warren

[@Cedandkikisailing]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about sailing life vs landlubber life. Makes a lot of sense. So funny about the top-only fridge access and so true. We love sailing but the fridge is a dark secret when talking to friends about sailing 😂 I'm gonna miss my fridge at home. But I won't miss all the garden work!

[@klouism1]

Thank you for the video. Very interesting indeed. I guess that everything is a compromise. I wish you nothing but smooth, safe sailing.

[@michaeldismukes4439]

Thanks for thoughtful and honest content. It's vastly different from the others on the subject/ lifestyle. I'd be interested to hear how you each feel you have changed as a result of cruising. Thanks again.

[@haroldgjr]

Nick, you’re being such a “good boy” three questions, 1.why 2.when will it end 3. Can we get Nick back? ((Love the both of you)) thanks for doing a Q and A.

[@robertallen7106]

Harold Hofmann amen 2 1 2 and 3

[@jon_14_6]

amen as well, unfortunately KZbin has some ridiculous guidelines that should be followed

[@salt669]

Bloody excellent as usual, looking forward to the next, many thanks.

[@leonardkevin12]

Nice shout out to Matt & Jess with the shirt. 😎😎

[@robertallen7106]

I am a subscriber to MJ sailing as well and I can't wait for you guys to keep up the good videos the good times and the good sailing

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you for the videos. I really like your honest answers and way you explore the good, bad add the ugly of cruising. :)

[@RoyClare]

Really enjoyed the honesty of this. We’ve cruised for up to four months at a time and can readily identify with the need for balance; and for not being continually underway ... an old sailing friend described it as needing to “see more and more of less and less”. That sort of sums us up too! Crack on guys ... enjoying your channel .... Roy PS ... wasn’t too long. But please no shades next time!

[@pahunter3]

A very honest presentation of the issues. Thank you.

[@bill4nier]

Hi Guys, Thank you for sharing and your honesty. It's very informative and helpful! Looking forward toward your other videos like this. Thanks again.

[@McFingal]

Sold our house and we are looking for a boat now. Getting ready to buy a Trawler, (to old for a sail boat) can’t wait to get started.

[@robertblaylock1353]

Best of luck!!!

[@justbanter8727]

I've seen a few great conversions on KZbin; Just from a personal perspective though the fuel bill would be a little too daunting for me.

[@andersjakobsen9906]

I have my house for sale now. There is a potential buyer coming tomorrow to have a look. And I already have a boat on hand I want to buy ;-) Good luck to you. Hope you find your dream boat. Greetings from Norway

[@onthebeaches]

M/V WRETCHED BEAST: What's this "too old" for a sailboat attitude. How old is too old?

[@hughvanduyn6482]

onthebeaches1 "TOO old !?!" I'm about to turn 55 and I'm about to START Sailing! Can hardly wait!

[@iannapier9272]

Love your honesty and reality of living on board etc. Cheers

[@fletchlives66]

Good work Skippers

[@mariemorrissey9378]

Thanks for sharing! So happy you are enjoying your time based in the Carolinas!

[@bryanharrington2736]

Love the MJ Sailing shirt!

[@michaeldenicola6725]

Great video as much as I love boating I do not think I could live full time on a boat. Maybe a month or 2 at most. I guess I want the best of both worlds. What you both are doing is great and I have learned a lot. I agree I could not be away from water but not full time. be safe and enjoy. I look forward to your youtube post.

[@jackienation7694]

Love the Elements of Life shirt!

[@gillian4033]

Lovely anchorages and access to Amazon...well, at least partial - Bermuda!...possibly not where you'll want to head to from Charleston though if you're heading south...

[@gregsnewyt]

Enjoyed the Q&A! Also, I like the Elements t-shirt. Keep up the great work.

[@gaspasser007]

fantastic, thanks for the time and effort to answer these ????

[@Oggiwara1]

The person who told you to pick the heaviest bucket of antifauling is perfectly right. And that goes for most of the painting, due to it contain more solids and other good stuff that build up thicker layers for better protection and longer lasting.

[@paulpede8120]

Top drawer material as always. Cheers.

[@nitramjc1]

Here's my take after watching you for years and other channels for years also. I think cruising is a fun thing to do if one does it for let's say a month at a time or several weekends a year. Living on land is great if you take the time to sail as often as you can. But to do just one or the other exclusively I think is wrong. Too much fun on land, too much to miss cruising. So for me, If I were younger I would have a yacht on which I would spend as much time as money allowed, and I would live on the land. But that is just me. In the meantime, keep on keeping on because I really enjoy the cruising life with you from right here in my home with you guys. You make it fun and I get to share in it.

[@petesheppard1709]

You wear your hippie hats quite graciously!

[@kurtkeskinen342]

While at the boat show did you get a chance to tour the Balance 526 catamaran?

[@bklumppvideo]

Great videos! I was just in Charleston, SC last weekend and had a great time. If you're still there, we really enjoyed 167 Raw for some great fresh seafood (the lobster roll is a must) and enjoyed spending time at Proof listening to live jazz on Monday night. One topic I would like to see is what you do for video editing! What type of cameras do you use, software, where do you find music (assuming you find royalty free stuff), etc.? My wife would call me a photo/video nut, but I can't resist technology :)

[@kristyduvall9814]

Love love love these types of videos!! Keep them coming please! 💙

[@smeagol1504]

So here's the thing.. I liked this episode

[@cleeshann1928]

Popeyes is the best chicken! It is Cajun

[@MrPhil1812]

nice to see some real people giving the warts and all view of being a live aboard rather than the look at us its all idyllic. well done guys another informative video.

[@joeltatham5673]

Thanks for the great information. Watch out if you DO service the winches (not difficult btw) - I had a roller bearing stick in the drum and fall out once the drum was above the deck. Ping, clink, bounce.... SPLASH. :( Great videos. Thanks.

[@mhodges9897]

Haha!! Amazon drones. liked this episode. Will watch next one too. 👍

[@waynefederico9396]

Yes part 1234 then go sailing. You both answer so many good questions with good solid truth with myths aside. keep it British..

[@murrat]

Great questions and thoughtful answers in this video.

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

I just perused the comments and saw a few about changing the intro music. I like it, it's your signature. Without it would be like tuning into an episode of The Walking Dead and they play music from Gilligan's Island.

[@errolG68]

Very interesting indeed Thank you

[@klintkrossa6885]

You stole the Blues Brothers' glasses. Cool!!

[@maritimetees2315]

Well said. The husband could be a politician. His answers are spot on.

[@ToastandJam52]

Great video! Has being on a boat had an adverse impact on your cameras? Has the "salty" atmosphere affected them in any way?

[@joelstevens370]

Got to see Maiden for the third time in June in Houston, Texas!!!

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

You people are GREAT! points! ~ Thanks!

[@waynefederico9396]

With all that's going on in UK and states as what happened this week in NY again. Do you feel safer on your boat...or places you have visited..

[@seanjokela]

A boat depreciates in value a lot faster, so I would go for a house, as to an investment (if it's monetary value you're after). Nick, since a boat is so much maintenance, how important is it to have a woman that is LOW maintenance on board? lol On a serious note, do you recommend the centreboard (or drop keel whatever it's called)? One of the things I get nervous about is capsizing during a storm. Is it THAT unlikely with all the equipment to avoid big storms, that I shouldn't worry too much.

[@rustie4242]

great vid and you should service your winches at least once a year.

[@arthur4818]

Excellent

[@rickjones8735]

Do you have plans of ever sailing the west coast of the United States?

[@sailingrubyrose]

Hopefully,one day my friend

[@campingboy9213]

Hello to both of you. I don't have Facebook so I will ask here. 1) Do you ever lower your dodger? If not would you make a solid dodger? 2) When sailing in a storm, how exposed are you to the elements? Do you have to wear your wet gear? Thanks.

[@kenslattery6458]

Dodger in USA = Spray Hood in UK

[@Georgesadventure]

Just started with your channel, I'm in love already with the honesty. I'm a little worried from the comments below since I will be 57 and plan on getting a boat in 2 years. Is 59 too late to start sailing in your opinion? I should mention that next July I'm leaving on my motorcycle and ride it from New Jersey to Ushuaia, Argentina so I might not be too old :-)

[@timcampbell6008]

Mt first thought was the princess needs her luxuries but then I also like the same 'luxuries'. I think you guys have a good mix for your needs , others may have a different mix. Thanks for being honest

[@japhethmiller]

Your hair looks really cute like this!

[@Kntryhart]

What is your opinion of the two woman that "supposedly" were lost at sea for five months? Seems strange they didn't activate their emergency beacon.

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Learned some things. Thanks

[@markgutekunstdc2516]

Thank you

[@duathlete827]

1. I haven't gotten past the first question yet and am already laughing. Nick sounds like he's lecturing you (indirectly) for your response and the lettuce comment. 2. You don't need to justify taking a break. I often wonder how you guys can stay on the boat for such long periods. Seems like a small, floating cave with very little space for two people to share 24/7. Frequent stops I'm sure help but surely longer breaks and staying in a non-moving more open space would be absolutely necessary for most people.

[@duathlete827]

Great couple obviously keeping each other well balanced. Similar to what my mother used to remind me when I was happily married...She said only her and my wife could put up with me so tread lightly son.

[@onthebeaches]

Maybe we shoudl call him NAUGHTY NICK!? Ö

[@onthebeaches]

Life is about BALANCE!!! Balance in all things. Some peeps will sail full time, like Delos, while others will mix it up a bit. I plan on trying it for 6 months and see how it feels before saying I'm going to be a live-a-board. Like Nick said...maybe it's about being anchored or at a marina sitting still for a while and not "cruising" all the time. PEACE OUT!!! Ü

[@onthebeaches]

Good point. In fact I think they've spent as long a 4 months in one place. I like what another poster said about taking a vacation on land from cruising or a vacation cruising from land. BALANCE...BALANCE...BALANCE!!! Cheers! Ü

[@spowers3298]

any news on if and when Megan visits you?

[@randalljohnson4160]

Cruising is all about flexibility (kinda' like Life).......As for the lettuce; wrap cabbage and other juicy veggies in saran wrap and dry store em'.......Fair winds

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Your comments about "stopping the boat moving" hit home. On our last trip to the BVI, we had issues ONLY when moving between locations. Mainly because it was so crowded. So much so that the daughter coined the phrase "Dad's on a mooring ball." which meant I was relaxed. We still use it here on land. Also T is looking buff (no creeper) and Nick looks thinner (no homo), you guys been working out?

[@matthewshirk1849]

Excellent perspectives. Thank you. No Nick’isms (aka “Here’s the Thing”) :(. You should have one at the end of every episode... I bet there’d be shortage of content. Cheers to maybe seeing you in the beautiful brown of the Chesapeake.... perhaps around boat show time.

[@billsmith5042]

love this!

[@chrisryba6190]

Not only is Powerslave the best album cover; it's their best album imo.

[@tukkerintensity5575]

Powerslave Tour was the first concert I ever went to! Rock on \m/ >.< \m/

[@nicholasbigney4143]

UM...where did you get the elements shirt? I feel cheated! Oh, never mind. .I'm designing OUR shirt, and it'll be great. Tie died with pics of two old people on the front. Handsome old people might I add.

[@justbanter8727]

So Nick, a very important question, can Terysa cook? and is she any good? (Its not really a question I can address to Terysa herself). I realise the Galley ain't quite the same as a house kitchen but does she cope? - I see quite a few 'sailors' preferring to just dump a tin of spaghetti or sausage 'n Beans into a saucepan and calling that a Main Course! lol

[@justbanter8727]

my sons favourite - he'd prefer it to a Christmas dinner, no kidding

[@garygraves8950]

What anti foul did you choose this time?

[@CarlosDavidFoto]

Can you address the strain on the relationship that you alluded to

[@Quakeboy02]

So, which anti-foul did you use this time? I had mine done with Micron 66. Some people say that that's way overkill and others say it's about right for cruising.

[@chrisjarvis8146]

Nice sunnies guys 😎

[@jimdavids6708]

Short hair is so badass 😊

[@reiskaw]

Nice vid as always but yes, pls change the intro music. The djoink-djoink-intro drives me nuts.

[@reiskaw]

Oh I see... true, you can't pls them all.

[@stuguy2]

Heads up...Grampa's Farm goes Sailing is looking for you in Charlston ...He just stated in his video of 11/3/2017 that he's going to stop in and visit you...I beseech you to hide.

[@ParkerFire]

Thanks. Love watching you guys. But, what the heck are you drinking?

[@strelnikoff7]

Sounds like you’re not leaving USA any time soon 😄

[@PineLinedFarms]

Just ran into an issue at my marina this past weekend in the NorthEast from Tropical Storm Philippe where the marina experienced 50mph sustained winds and gusts to over 70mph. Many boats in slips side by side had hull damage as did mine. The winds from the SE stretched and broke the dock lines on one side of the slip to cause the boat to rub and bang into the other in the shared slip. Mine was the "other" and my hull sustained severe rubbing from the lower toe rail of the other boat that it wore a meter X meter area down through the gelcoat to bare glass. I was awaiting winter haul out and the marina was behind schedule, otherwise I would have been out of harms way ... ugh! My question for you is .... "How do you best prepare for this?" I guess if I had 4-6 fenders on the side of the boat away from the dock that maybe would have helped a bit ... but then I have to store all these bloody fenders onboard each time I leave the dock or buy a dock box to store them in. Now I am facing repairs that are temperature sensitive near winter time and hope that it can get done so that it does not affect my Spring launch and shorten my next season. Being away from the boat in a secure marina only protects you somewhat ... in the end, at dock or at sea we are all subject to the fury of Mother Nature!

[@PineLinedFarms]

I'm curious .... where do you store all those fenders on your boat? And, do you store them inflated, or do you deflate them during times of passage to store more easily? Yes, I indeed need to buy more fenders to increase my count of four to maybe 8 or 9 and buffer the boat on all sides when I leave it at the dock for the times I'm not there. An extra step, but I'd gladly pay the $200 - $300 for this type of solution in effort to not have this happen again! My lesson has been learned!

[@kenstickney8678]

Love your channel and your shows. In this video you both are wearing sunglasses in the boat the whole time during the shoot. Not the best idea, most people find it hard to connect with who they are watching when they can’t see your eyes. Just a friendly tip.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Hey mate, We had a few comments about this when we filmed it ( i think it was about a year ago). After that we stopped wearing sunglasss during the live chats.

[@whitevanman8703]

16:15 It took you .5 of a second to answer that question!

[@Shasta20112011]

I love your videos and inspired me to start a channel of my own. I’m 18 years old and will spend the next 3 years sailing all the way around the world. I have my first video up and would love if your could check it out

[@BobGubbins]

a question for a future video.... Nick you seem the ADD type, as am I, How do you deal with that living on the boat? That's the one thing that worries me when I depart on our journey. Thanks I really like you too, down home and genuine. thanks Bob

[@BobGubbins]

lol I just read my comment funny how 1 letter changes what I meant to say!!! I really like you too, LOL should of typed I really like you two!!! I think you guys are the most genuine of all the sailing channels. Bob

[@cleeshann1928]

Come to Alaska this next spring? I'm here if you need anything. Info or whatever contact me!

[@postholedigger8726]

Most sailing videos focus on the destination points. I would like to see more videos showing the everyday tasks such as doing laundry, bathing, and storing food and preparing meals while at sea. david

[@dragonblee1]

Well now, She's beautiful, you have a short fuse, She's beautiful your rich, she's beautiful too good to be true, she's beautiful although every thing you say is good, your growing on us, I love what you have to say, at the age of 80 I'm very jealous, well too late now, she's still beautiful ha ha.❤️

[@ibjeterhere]

Maybe you just need a much larger boat :)

[@marvinlacson132]

Hi. You always wear sailing ruby rose shirt. Love it.. can i have one? Free? 😅

[@fdschuler7863]

The reason I prefer Australians to English.

[@chrisdavies1265]

nice vid guys .....but please take off your sunglasses !

[@mersik11]

you're a beautiful couple and i realy enjoy watching you. you inspire me and my wife. there is one thing that you didnt talk about..... children. thats the only thing that anchor us to the land. do you plan to have children?

[@kennesbitt9353]

when living on land you take vacation on boat, when living on boat need vacation on land.

[@StartVisit]

you need catamaran for sure