Real and Raw: Our Plans Are Ruined (Here’s What Is Next For Our Sailboat)

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much for joining us on this weeks adventure! Don't Forget to Subscribe! We are trying to hit 15,000 Subscribers this year so please join our community if you enjoyed this video. We really appreciate you sticking through this with us in the good times and the bad!

[@Clarabel70]

Judging by the way you've dealt with things in the past, you'll get this sorted! Beautiful footage from the punt. ☀️🌅

[@patrickandmichaela]

Appreciate the confidence in us! It has been a large learning experience and this is just another stage of that! But I think we have what it takes to get through it! Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement, we really appreciate you spending another week with us on our adventure! 🎉⛵🙂

[@derekhenshaweasyputter334]

Happy Birthday Michaela! and the first 29th birthday of the rest of your life, after this they're all the anniversary of your 29th according to my dearly departed mom. ☺🎁🎉

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! That is hilarious, and something that might need to be continued by us 😂 We really appreciate you being here with us! ⛵🎉🍀

[@jaclynwilliamson9646]

Reminder: Just because you cry, doesn’t mean you’re not strong. 😊

[@patrickandmichaela]

100%! Thank you so much for watching! 🎉⛵🙂

[@NexusTrimean]

Happy Belated Birthday! Im glad and amazed the Captain had a spare drive leg for you. it's so weird to see the crossover from the disparate parts of youtube that I follow. Hopefully getting it back on isnt too much trouble and it works for you!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! Yeah, how wild! And 100% Funny to see where everyone is at in their journey based on different release schedules lol I am sure it will be a lot of work but we will get through it and get headed south soon enough! We really appreciate you being with us on this weeks adventure! ⛵🎉

[@the_omg3242]

While I've never tried it, one tip I've seen on KZbin quite a bit for getting apart rusty parts is using wax. If you use a penetrant like WD40 then apply heat it'll just burn out the oil but apparently wax will just flow further into the stuck joint. Look it up on KZbin and see if it would be a help for getting the drive leg apart.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thanks for the tip! We found a lot of suggestions, and I think what people say is the absolute best is 50/50 acetone / Automatic Transmission Fluid, but we will be going over getting everything apart next week! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share some advice! 🎉⛵

[@TrailBlazer46]

So sorry you’re having to deal with this but you’re both so resilient and will get through this just like always. Happy birthday Michaela!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement! It can certainly be hard to deal with in the moment, but it is so true that every challenge we overcome is just another notch of the belt in this adventure! Thank you so much for being here with us! 🎉⛵

[@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030]

I use the wrench to rope to wrist trick too😁

[@patrickandmichaela]

It is a good one! I hate putting tools at the bottom of the ocean 😂

[@Seawizz203]

90% of the time small outboards don’t run well because there water in the gas. Empty the tank completely and refill it with clean fresh fuel. Make sure you add the recommended amount of Marine Stabil and Marvel Mystery Oil. Then inject some carburetor cleaner in the carb.

[@patrickandmichaela]

I will have to give that a go! We have been using some Marvel Mystery Oil, but maybe it would be good to start fresh! Thanks for the advice and for spending this week with us! 🎉⛵

[@Seawizz203]

No problem. I enjoy your videos. Also, the Marvel Mystery Oil won’t affect the two-stroke oil and will help to keep the water out of the fuel. One more thing. Try to keep your fuel tank as full as possible to prevent condensation in the tank. That’s the cause of the water contamination. Good luck!

[@mvanvliet4953]

You are doing great! Happy Birthday!!!!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much on both accounts! 🎉⛵

[@jaclynwilliamson9646]

Happy birthday!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you! 🍰🎉⛵🙂🍀

[@manonbedard3463]

Speaking French, thank you will follow this KZbinr for sure!! Happy belated b'day Michaela!! Cheers!! What ever life throws at you, you always deal with the elements...Happy new year!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Please do, Alexi and Marie are lovely! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and for joining us on our crazy journey!

[@Cracker500]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! 🍰⛵🎉🌅🙂

[@stephengreen2898]

Bradley Creek Marina is on the ICW south of the bridge to Wrightsville Beach….

[@rogerreed905]

Happy birthday . . . Mine was on dec 28th . . Was 65 . . My brothers is november 29th Take care . 💐👍👋🇳🇿🍻

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much and Happy Birthday to you as well! Patrick's is on the 26th so a bunch of December Birthdays! Hope you had a great one and looking forward to another year full of adventures! 🎉⛵🍀🍰🌅🙏

[@roga8681]

Use a stainless steel wire brush because a normal brush breaks off tiny pieces of wire that then embed into the alloy and they will rust in the salt water

[@patrickandmichaela]

Oh interesting! Will have to go over everything again and make sure it's free of debris! Thanks for the advice and joining this weeks adventure! 🎉⛵

[@davemc1297]

You could get a cheap ratchet driven screw extractor set (look on line for an Allan screw one) & then using WD40 & a bit of elbow grease it’ll come out. Drill it out a bit if you need to (smaller diameter drill) get in deeper to get more purchase. It’ll work & Oh! 🎉Happy Birthday🎉

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much for the advice! We will be showing getting it apart, and how much of a struggle that it has been! Will have to look into those extractors, they look awesome! Appreciate you joining us for this weeks adventure! Thank you! ⛵🎉

[@Vicki-y4g]

It’s your birthday so you can cry if you want to….lol. Have a great one and an amazing year ahead 🍰🎂

[@patrickandmichaela]

That is the spirit 😂 Thank you so much for being with us on our adventure, hoping we can have another eventful year of sailing! ⛵🎉

[@kourtjestr552]

Happy belated Birthday Micheala!!!!! I have faith that this will all work out and you guys will be heading south real soon. Much love you two!!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much Kourt! It wouldn't be fun if we didn't run into issues that were just outside of our ability so that we would have some room to show our growth lol It will be a battle but we will get through it! We really appreciate the continued support and belief in us, it really means the world! ⛵🎉🍀🙂

[@dd214veteran]

My wife and I saw so many similarities to us. Our engine issues have been frustrating. Good job keeping a smile.

[@patrickandmichaela]

I think one of the things that brings sailors together is the shared experience of when things are going wrong lol A constant battle against the weather and trying to keep these lovely homes floating. Hope you can get through your engine issues as well! Thanks so much for watching! ⛵🎉

[@dd214veteran]

@ we actually are finally two engines up and ready to have as much fun as possible until that changes again

[@juliazentner681]

Best decorations ever!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! We had a lot of fun making them with our friends!

[@krisnace]

Happy birthday Michaela praying that you will have many happy healthy and prosperous years to come. You two are amazing the positivity that you two have when so many things go wrong. One positive thing to the outcome of your drive leg is the experience that you will gain. Possibly somebody in the future will need your help with the same problem and you can jump right in and bless them as you have been blessed by the captain who gave you the drive leg. The sailing community always seems to come together and that is the wonderful thing. As always stay safe and God bless till next time

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much Kris! We hope you have a happy, healthy, prosperous years to come as well! It has been a bit of a hard pill to swallow but gaining all of the experience, tools, etc to fix this drive leg now will certainly be worth it in the long term considering our plans for this boat! Huge shout out to Captain Shack and the sailing community for always coming together to help each other out! Have a wonderful week Kris! ⛵🎉🌅☺🍀

[@PaulLue]

Happy belated birthday Michaela

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! ⛵🎉☺🌅🍀

[@johndrews206]

I've been to Wrightsville Beach several times. I have friends in Raleigh. We made the drive down. Love Poe's Tavern. Great food

[@patrickandmichaela]

Wrightsville is a great spot! Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit! We'll have to check out Poe's Tavern thanks 😊

[@johndrews206]

@patrickandmichaela everything is based on Edgar Allen poe.

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

So sorry you didn't make it to the tropics for Christmas :( but, you were able to be with each other and your friends and that's what really matters :) Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary of owning your own boat, it doesn't seem like it's been a whole year since I started watching, I have seen you both grow so much in the span of 1 year! And of course it wouldn't be right of me if I didn't mention a huge belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Michaela 🥳🎉 I'm looking forward to the next video to see how it goes on getting that old leg off and the new one on! 😀

[@patrickandmichaela]

Yes exactly! Things rarely ever go to plan, but you can still try to make the best of where you are at! I feel like a lot of people did not think we would make it a month, let alone a year, so feels pretty wild to be here! We certainly are feeling a lot more comfortable on the boat and see us being in it for the long haul! Thank you so much for the birthday well wishes 🙂 If you enjoy watching work on this drive leg you are lucky, because I think it will be a video of taking it apart and then a video of putting it together, because it has been a battle! Thank you so much for spending another week with us, we are so excited for the year to come and the adventures we will get to share! 🎉⛵🍀☺

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

@@patrickandmichaela I'm sure it won't be the most exciting video to watch (disassemble leg 🦿 and reassemble leg!! but in observing how things are done can be invaluable to me in the season of life I am in... See ya next week 👋

[@AnnaleeD]

Some days you just need to cry. No apologies necessary ❤❤❤

[@patrickandmichaela]

No kidding! Sometimes it is absolutely the right move 😂 Thank you so much for watching! ⛵🎉☺

[@mamasthree2649]

We live on a cat for 6 years. Seems like always something ! But oh those sunsets!!! ❤️🎂🥰

[@patrickandmichaela]

6 years! That is incredible! And yeah, I think this is just something you have to get used to, broken boats with beautiful sunsets 😂 Thanks so much for watching! 🎉⛵

[@rainfinger]

Good job!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thanks! It has been a lot to process but we are working through it! ⛵🎉

[@danilogamut]

Happy birthday!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! 🎉⛵☺🌅

[@Victor.McCann]

Happy Birthday Michaela 🎉🎉🎉

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@reloadncharge9907]

Fun video….yeah, there was no lubricating value in your “milkshake” oil, and that is when metal on metal breaks. The lower unit shaft seals, where the water gets in, are shot but sure you knew that. Hope you have the correct tools and a manual….friend on a Gemini made it to Hollywood, Fla yesterday where his outdrive/ engine alignment failed for the second time in less than 20 ish hours running time. Just Catamarans in Hollywood are doing the repairs. Thanks, Andrew

[@patrickandmichaela]

Yeah, exactly. Figure a gear or spline has lost a tooth or two, not fun. It seems like these things just have the lower seals by the prop and then everything else is instant gasket. These things seem to be quite the blessing and the curse. Hope your friends repair goes well! Thank you Andrew for being here with us! ⛵🎉

[@pedronalesso1464]

If you don't need the inner bolt, drill the middle of it, so it will desintegrate

[@patrickandmichaela]

Depending on which bolt you are talking about, drilling out is something that happens lol! Thanks so much for watching! ⛵🎉

[@juliazentner681]

Look yall are doing great. Youve learned a ton. Ef any giving shit about tears! Passionate people just leak tears all the time.. i still hope yall love your boat and life. Just remember that the highs are always higher than the lows. Love yall and your videos!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Aw thank you so much for the kind words! I am definitely a passionate person, even if it is a little much sometimes.. haha that is a great way to look at it! We are excited for all the upcoming future highs! Thank you so much for your support!

[@boyddubard4197]

Happy Birthday! Do you have the other legs the previous owner gave you?

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! Yes we do, but they are back in Chicago! And I think the transom plates are slightly different, which may mean we have to haul out to swap them out. Having one an hour drive away that is exactly the same was very fortunate! Everything boat related is more work than you'd like, but I am sure we will get through it! Thanks so much for watching! ⛵🎉

[@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030]

Do you have 2 engines?

[@patrickandmichaela]

Just have the one engine! Kind of an odd set up for a catamaran but there are dozens of us, dozens! Thanks for watching 🙂🎉⛵️

[@juergenzenner4219]

I wait for the episode where Michaela announces she can’t take boat life anymore 😢😢

[@patrickandmichaela]

No need to cry! Even with everything going wrong we are still feeling very good about the longevity of our boat life journey! Thanks for watching! ⛵🎉

[@lesleylatham8414]

Happy (belated, lol) Birthday (s)!

[@patrickandmichaela]

haha thank you so much!! 🥳

[@thomaspaccione7214]

Having a boat means putting up with all this nonsense, even if you are meticulous with preventative maintenance. They are in the harshest environment possible. Hopefully, there was not too much damage when you eventually got it open. Oh, I'm sure you know, but incase you don't, those exchange cylinders are not full. They usually only fill them 75-80%. If you manage to find a place that fills them, you will get a lot more gas. And of course, I hope you had a happy birthday.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Yeah it does seem that way! Boat repair in exotic places, or sometimes less than exotic places but still boat repair! We are hoping for the best, but the drive leg we picked up seems to be pretty good if we can refurbish it! We did not know that about the propane tanks, that is quite useful information! Thanks so much for the tip and birthday wishes, we really appreciate you watching! ⛵🎉🙂🍰

[@juliazentner681]

Jesus doesn't mind where you celebrate him! XOXO! Happy New Year's gang!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Yes a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!! 🎄🥳❤️

[@jameskahl9546]

She looks happy. Confidence is sexy in jeans

[@juliazentner681]

Some8please name their rock band Engine Outage..or Outrage.. 😅

[@patrickandmichaela]

haha maybe that will be the name of our future band 😅

[@dburrows5616]

@reloadncharge9907 nailed it. Blown seal

[@patrickandmichaela]

Blown seal, hopefully not blown gears, but will find that one out shortly! Thanks for watching! ⛵🎉

[@KentKesselus]

Happy Birthday!! 🎉

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! 🎂🎉🙂