I Bought A Small Sail Boat - "Misty" The Ocean Tiny Home

A great day out on the water welcoming in the new lady in my life, Misty, the 26' International Folkboat. I can't wait to see the adventures we have and the oceans we sail. Basically a tiny house on the water! Bring on the islands... but first let's learn to sail a bit better😅
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[@JohnXina54]

Seeing a man living his dream is very enjoyable. Love it

[@corneliuselbourne1044]

At least he living his dream, not even gonna laugh at the size because I don't have one, start small and grow.

[@BarManFesteiro]

Thats the male fantasy

[@giloliveira2175]

@@corneliuselbourne1044 n .

[@tonydavenport8584]

Videos keep up the good sailing .so glad to see that there are experienced sailors who are quite able to give you there exsperiances

[@toomasnelson4561]

Well done mate, in one of my lives I was a sailing instructor and see you are on the right track with learning. I will not be critical however to help you I will on occasion offer suggestions. 1) you have winches on the boat, they are designed to take all the load off your body (which has just been repaired.) put at least one turn on the winch (clockwise) before you start to haul. If a sudden gust takes the line out of your hands it can be had getting it back with burns on your hands. 2) do learn your knots and how to tie off properly to a cleat. not just is it neat but if it is done the same way all the time, even on a dark stormy night you can undo it. 3) try not to sail with fenders hanging. You can lose them and it it poor etiquette. You have chosen a bullet proof boat you should be very happy with.

[@MattO109]

Very respectful way of telling a new sailor some very common norms. (I’m 22 and bought a boat on a whim, went sailing and made a fool of myself by leaving the fenders out, had guys on other boats screaming at me to bring them in lol)

[@fishmut]

@@MattO109 ...I wouldn’t worry to much mate, everyone has to start somewhere , mistakes will happen as it does with learning anything , happy sailing . 👍

[@corystephens2793]

@@MattO109 I’m 22 and just got into the idea of sailing! My mate bought a boat and I’m saving for my first one! I literally know nothing but I’m so excited to learn!

[@MattO109]

@@corystephens2793 That how I went into it! My college housemate was building a small sailing dinghy… now Im the proud owner of a boat, albeit deteriorating! This spring hoping to get her solid enough to sail!

[@djpollo2474]

@@corystephens2793 holy crap I'm actually 22 myself and want to restore a boat lol, difference is I'm broke so before that I need a well paying job lol

[@Jake-ky9ed]

MAN, that was my Dads passion in life after the Marine Corps. After a couple wars he'd say he enjoyed the peace of sailing. He went all up and down east coast of US on it. So this is a new Rokkit Kit chapter? look forward to vids on the sail man, Cheers - J

[@allenbuck5589]

Semper fi one more old Marine sailer here. Peace of it was great.

[@namenl2205]

He is literally a kid in a candy store with this sailboat 😂 I'm looking forward to the new adventures!

[@c17360]

“Wife’s nod,” you’re a smart man Rod.

[@red_alert]

I’d love to see a mini series on restoring or fixing up small things in the boat as you get it the way you want it! I love seeing where you’d store all your things on trips and how you’d organise the interior!

[@raadmehdi198]

400K soon, so happy to see the growth of this channel and see him living a happy life

[@sunflower1315]

Happy for him also

[@urielsalas9265]

@Harlod Shekelbond ?

[@patrickpeterson11]

@@urielsalas9265Don't mind tin foil hat Harlod

[@JohnDoe-420]

@@patrickpeterson11 he's not wrong though, lots more people watching these getaway vids since lockdowns started

[@johng6080]

Truly! I found his channel march of 2020 when he only had 70k subs. He deserves the subscriber boom, thats for sure.

[@leemelbourne3297]

Beautiful boat. I can so relate to this : Trying to convince the family that the boat is a good idea; dreaming about the adventures you will have; working out whether the family will actually come along; being nervous about having such a large boat to sail. Best of luck!

[@mariosavva999]

I just purchased my 1st ever boat yesterday, an old 22ft cruiser. I am experiencing exactly what you described!

[@coolblue5929]

I didn’t expect that: awesome!! By the way, word to the wise mate, sailing with your fender hanging out is the nautical equivalent of forgetting to zip your fly. 😊

[@angrybrit7331]

👍🏽😂

[@thenort13]

In The Netherlands we call people with their fenders hanging out Germans, since they rent a lot of rentals on our lakes and are too afraid that they will bump into anything.

[@wguisbert54]

I LIKE walking around with my zipper down! I HATE dock rash!!!!!!!

[@coolblue5929]

@@wguisbert54 the irony hadn’t escaped me. 😊

[@lookronjon]

I think you mean don’t let your manhood drag in the water.

[@daviddick9775]

Your enthusiasm is fantastic! "If you don't know knots, tie lots"...love it.

[@joshualaureano7062]

Out of nowhere, a freaking sailboat! I love this channel because its so varied! A nice little potpourri for us water lovers

[@Grievous-]

He was talking about the possibility a couple of weeks ago during a livestream.

[@darrenhills5284]

Mate enjoy what you want to do, you know what you are doing, good on you from UK 😎👍🤩

[@MrGuitguy]

Great boat. I'm very excited for you as I've had a similar one in the past. One thing that may help you when getting underway by sail is to always raise the rearmost sail first. This is so that the boat turns into the wind and makes getting the headsail out and set up much easier. Also practice "heaving to" in nice conditions like that so that it becomes second nature when you really need it. Wishing you fair winds always.

[@martinquintana5837]

Congratulations Rod,I see the happiness this sailboat is bringing to you. I look forward to seeing you and your family on many journeys with this awesome new boat. Stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas.

[@Happ465]

I’m so happy for you. You are doing it the right way. Start small (but not to small) to learn. Mistakes on boats this size are very recoverable from. Keep up your enthusiasm! Love your experience every time you go out.

[@Eddie-ng4zu]

What a surprise! I’ve insisted that my wife watch you explaining the background of the purchase and your plans/dreams. An inspiration and insight into what personal growth looks like. Meanwhile, we all live vicariously through you. You’re much admired mate.

[@noegarcia7491]

Very well put

[@markhottman2652]

The put put of the engine gives me the Willie’s

[@ArbyCreations]

I remember the days when there were around 5k subs, it sure has shot up fast with 400k approaching soon!!

[@waynemee8920]

Man!!!!!!! i think your channel is about to get very interesting. I've never wanted to sail in my younger years, and now I'm much older and realise I should have learnt the art while I was younger and keen. You think stuff out well and i can see Misty becoming more than your average 26ft sail boat.

[@mickh6426]

absolutely nothing wrong with an older boat, 3 years ago i bought a fishing boat and it is a 1970's and the motor for it is a 25hp 2 stroke from the 80's and i love it. you do you and live your dream.

[@easterncapeexperienceonlan5940]

Nice boat. Congratulations. May you make many happy memories on/with her. I love sailing. Try and go as often as possible.

[@andiel8]

Congratulations Rod, I am so happy for you, just remember to never stop fishing with the kayak, that's what brought us all to your channel.

[@simonsda]

This has been my dream and plan the whole time. A trailer sailer and bam now you're doing it. Really put a smile on my face.

[@dioskurerna]

Beautiful! I also have an international folkboat here in Sweden. There are thousands here. Never seen one with a popup roof, must be an Australian invention! Safe, reliable boats that are fun and easy to sail, sporty when there’s a breeze but not scary. Make sure to check the seacocks that let water escape from the cockpit, the valves need to be in good order and you need to be able to reach them if a tube breaks. And make sure you can tension the backstay enough to bend the mast (people recommend 16/1) and have good systems for the outhaul and cunningham. Then you don’t really need to reef the main below 20 knots, you just flatten the main as much as you can by pulling everything when the wind comes up and adjust the main car to leeward if needed. And adjust the headsail cars backwards to open the top of the headsail to let the wind escape. Have fun!

[@scubajez]

Great advice.

[@cornishhh]

I've never seen one with a pop top. Not only that, but a hydraulic pop top!

[@slacktide_angler]

It's a real looker, congratulations on it! It's rare to see a KZbinr that dives, fishes, powerboats, kayak fishes, survives, cooks, AND sails. You're living the dream man! Cheers from Vancouver Island

[@stephendavis2485]

I had a sailboat almost exactly like that one. Great for day sailing, and overnight camping. Hope you enjoy it!

[@JustDeacon]

NOW WE ARE TALKING!!! HELL YEAH! Camping on the boat in the middle of nowhere? Now we are talking!

[@Smugginz]

Ive never been inclined to like a sailboat until today. I used to cook at a yacht club and those old boys loved it year round. They would party and serve dinner out of their winter cradled boats! Its a real passion and i cant wait to watch you do the thing!

[@the_vintage_reserve]

I am SO excited to see where this takes you. So many cool adventures await.

[@svsirenespirit5520]

Hey Rod welcome to the sailing life ⛵. Its so obvious how excited you are seeing the possibilities that open up to you with Misty and you are already looking to improve its capabilities. Be warned it is very addictive and you are always spending money. We came to the same decision a few years back too. I have been in tinnies all my life and in the end we had a big beautiful Formosa plate boat and then we sold it for a sail boat, a locally made 1985 Mangrove Jack 28 and have never looked back. With a yacht, when everyone else is heading home, we are having a shower, putting on the kettle or having a cold beer before dinner. We are Scarborough based and not super experienced sailors either so if you ever would like a second boat to travel with on the long ones up the coast message us. Have a look at the Australian Coral Sea reefs 200nm-ish NE of Fraser. Those places are amazing and VERY fishy. Happy days 🤘

[@Wago1995]

Mate I am envious, enjoy the freedom! Keep your sailing practice up, you'll find once you are sailing out in the open and sit on one heading it is easier 👌

[@ricklau1383]

Congrats on the new boat! Exciting times, looking forward to your new adventures.

[@allenpost3616]

This is an exciting turn of events! Looking forward to your new adventures with Misty! That boat was built the year I was born. So cool!

[@slavi98]

Well in mate, keep up the lovely content and give us a tour of your mega yacht when it comes.

[@richevans1270]

She does have lovely lines ! A real beauty and well maintained good times ahead captain !

[@petersacharias4862]

Well done mate.. Welcome to sailing life, have fun with it, im sure you and your family will get alot of fun out of misty Looking forward to more adventures Cheers for the vids.. Fair winds

[@Dave-SailsAway]

You remind me of me just a few years ago (except I started late in life). Bought a 24' boat. Sailed it like there was no tomorrow. Earn a lot in three seasons. Keep sailing, keep learning. Sailing vids and reading are essential, but there is no substitute for being out there. Mistakes will come. A good sailor will learn from them. And mistakes will come less and less. With confidence and nautical miles comes longer trips and being able to handle rougher weather. Keep it up. You newness to the sport and your enthusiasm was keeping me watching and engaged. Hope to see more soon.

[@SloanRanger1961]

Congratulations Rod! She really does have gorgeous lines. Thanks for introducing us to Misty. I'm really looking forward to learning more about sailing as well as all the new adventures that will present themselves through your travels.

[@h4marine]

A nice little boat you have there, it could take you pretty much anywhere. Only suggestion for you is to maybe focus a little more on things that don't need electrics, such as a good steering compass, somewhere to read charts with red lights for night use. I'd also get the radio aerial up the top of the mast, it will give far greater range. Get some strong clips to hold the lifting roof down for when it gets rough maybe? Hope you have some good adventures.

[@connormccallan7396]

Genius move Rokkit. So many options for content. Love the 'tiny home' angle. Cant wait too see how you set it up for a big trip. Cosy as.

[@glennengelbrecht3710]

I've been following Sam Holmes sailing solo for a few months. Pretty sleek looking girl you have there. Best of luck and glad to see you taking the saftey seriously 😁

[@erickrobertson262]

Congrats! I spent years on a J24 just like that one. Did a massive amount of blue water spearfishing and camping. Great starter boat for a family.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

ñew on soóar sail like j8⁸ but new in solar Barry ouwrrdé

[@gordonipock9385]

Good for you. You seem like an alright bloke. I hope your everything goes well for you and your family and your boat.

[@mitchsn]

Can't wait for the new adventures you'll find with this new boat!

[@brandonedwards1181]

My first boat was a c&c 30mk1, build in 74. I can remember the first anxiety during sailing under a gale and also docking. First few times were very close quarters and no room for error. Misty has some lovely lines, the older boats always look better in my opinion!

[@hunting4sanity365]

Ken oath rokkit that is awesome brother follow your dreams and make them reality so looking forward to see what you get happening mate so amazing so happy to see a great honest bloke making his dreams happen go hard mate you deserve it!🥳🍻🤙🤙🤙

[@akknight1971]

She's a beautiful lady. And you got the wife's nod!!!! That's awesome!! Looking forward to some awesome vids. 👍👍👍

[@TomBrownCreates]

Didn't see this coming! Congrats Rod. Can't wait to see where it takes you!

[@wimtheeuwen7315]

Where it takes us. I want to be part of it.

[@TomBrownCreates]

@@wimtheeuwen7315 hear hear!

[@ToddAaronSailing]

Nice sailboat!! I’ve just bought a Pearson Triton 28 but needs work before I can take her out so still working on it. You are ahead of me at this point. Definitely looking forward to experiencing your learning curve on this. Thank you for sharing all of it!

[@hunting4sanity365]

P.S. shout out to your amazing wife if I recall she pushed you into this on the last live stream! Your a lucky man and very deserved 👏 ❤

[@justinadams5159]

What an awesome sailboat. Reminds me of the boat my fathers best friend and avid fisherman Howard, who is now 84, boat called Daphnie. He had it moored in the private mooring spaces at Louisa Road in Birchgrove. Yr boat so like it, lovely.

[@smokeandkippers]

Stoked for you bro! Your smile says it all. I’m really looking forward to joining you on the first proper salty adventure!

[@GulfCoastTim]

Reminds me of when I bought my first sailboats, a Cal 25, then less then a month after a very very nice oDay 22. Had that 22 for 3 years then bought a Hunter 33 so HUGE step up in size. I still have my Hunter 33, nice boat but I can tell you bigger is not always better. When you go into the bigger yachts, more work, maintenance, and expenses. Then never, a repeat NEVER let your boat sit too long without doing washing and general maintenance. I recommend every 2 weeks to keep it nice. Simple problems quickly become big problems if not fixed. Looks like you got a nice boat there and a 26 is big enough for most people. Id rather have a very nice well maintained 26 then for example, a neglected 41. So keep it and have fun. That outboard is great, light weight and you can take it out with ease to work on it, unlike an inboard.

[@tonyo3197]

This could take your channel to the next level mate look forward to your future sailing adventures 👍

[@peterlewellyn2389]

Your Video brought back so many memories. I went through everything you are going through now. Loved sailing and loved sleeping over in the boat. It was a real adventure. Good luck with your new to you boat. It looks fantastic.

[@neversinkmakes]

IFs are wonderful boats. You need to take this one to the Stockholm archipelago (or alternatively the Swedish west coast) for some sailing in its gorgeous native waters! (Edit: just realized you’re in Australia so perhaps my suggestion is a bit unrealistic!) (And please stow your fenders when you leave the dock or people will start referring to you as the floating hot dog stand 😂)

[@iluvpugstoo]

So great to see you happy and excited, she's a keeper ! Stay safe and Bon Voyage Skip'.

[@mutilixusX]

Congrats man, looking forward to new islands and maybe overnight boat experiences. Or maybe a 10-part series of a longer trip. 🥂

[@sailingpopao]

Congrats mate! We can see how genuinely stoked you are, good luck on your journey, it's the most rewarding lifestyle and opens up so many options for you. Will have to meet up on the water one day! Enjoy!

[@aussieguy3689]

Great work Rod a very nice old vessel indeed it actually looks similar to a " Hood " which is a sailing boat from around the same era , I would recommend a bigger motor a 6 hp is a bit too small for a 26 foot vessel . 6 hp might be okay in a harbour or lake but when out in the ocean or on a river you can have currents anything up to 7 or 8 knots and throw in some big waves you can find yourself in trouble very fast , I have been there and done it before I learnt some very valuable lessons lol . ✌️

[@rokkitkit]

Cheers mate, yea will see how it goes and if it becomes an issue will upgrade 👍

[@DavidD-eo8ts]

You and your family will have a ball and I wish you well. Spent most of my spare time on the water with our two children when I was younger.

[@amateural]

Last episode: *A sailboat goes by* "Man, one of those would be the dream." This episode: I BOUGHT A SAILBOAT Congratulations on living the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rokkitkit]

Haha, yea I was right in thick of looking for one around that video😁👍

[@brettron87]

Thats epic. Well done

[@dicungDon]

And then the sale of small sail boat suddenly increased, following Rod's video. X-D Just kidding! I'm glad to see your boat evolution, man. From a tiny kayak to now a sailboat. Plan to sell your True Kit Discovery soon? I'm keen to buy one from you haha :-))) All the best and looking forward to your new adventures, Rod. Be safe out there!

[@Mckee11]

Really excited to see you adventures. Thanks for the content mate

[@luismaciel7463]

I used to be very good sailing in optimists when I was in my early adolescence, but I sunk in the most important regatta and that caused a kind of trauma. Now 30 years after, I was wondering which steps should I take to one day sail alone (or with my brother) in a yacht like yours, crossing big distances? Thank you

[@Deltaexe190]

Did you not have airbags?

[@2redsoxrule]

Your work is paying off. Been here since the beginning and still enjoying your adventures.

[@layaboutlout]

I never thought I'd be excited for somebody else to buy a boat, today I was proven wrong. ( Edit) as A owner of a Japanese superbike, I must say their 4 strokes are tremendously reliable.

[@markhunter7444]

Great boat, folkboats are hugely capable. Great attitude. Couple items of advice: 1) Heave to often an to do all of your mainsail work(I always do it on starboard tack). Motor out, unroll the jib(great looking jib) and when on port tack close hauled, just tack without releasing the new windward sheet, and lash the tiller to leeward when the boat has slowed. Took me 22 years to learn the most useful sailing maneauver. 2)On the same note, reef the mainsail a lot and get at least 2 reef points installed. 3)get all of your anchor rode that you think will be deployed on deck before you actually deploy it, it will save your fingers from injury. Have fun, heave to alot

[@TheDream100]

Might want to fix the title to "Bought". Other than that, so exciting!!! Congrats on bringing Misty into your life!!

[@rokkitkit]

😅

[@moriartythethird5709]

That's hilarious. My brain auto corrected it and I didn't know what you were talking about until I looked at it again.

[@josh1200]

What did it used to say?

[@rokkitkit]

@@josh1200 brought😅

[@SasaUSilly]

Wicked boat Rod!! Waited for a new vid and got the surprise of seeing another addition to the crew! Stoked to see the journeys to look forward to in the future!

[@richardchorlton3785]

How much did you pay

[@redcandi01]

In the SpongeBob narrator voice: "two years later..." 😮

[@MrBobbygoofy]

Good on you mate! Get some experience, and enjoy sailing with your family. Freedom is priceless!!!

[@tillyvanoudtshoorn5416]

Awesome! Misty is lovely and I am sure you will have awesome times with her.

[@digsonline3473]

Oh Misty Im in love. I've wanted something just like that for a long time. To sail up north is the dream. So stoked for you Rod!. can sense the excitement in your voice. Cant wait for this next chapter of the channel.

[@Koujujutsu]

Thank you for sharing this. It's really cool and encouraging. I'm fairly interested in buying my first boat before February.

[@modellbahnkeller]

Großartig, was Du zeigst ist pures Segelvergnügen!!! Danke fürs Teilen und ich wünsche Dir (wie man in Deutschland sagt) "Immer eine handbreit Wasser unter dem Kiel" Beste Grüße Mathias

[@martinmcquaide4807]

I love it, I was enthusiastic, dreaming and planning when I got my first boat. One of my favorite channels.

[@jackc431]

Congratulations on your boat. Sailed for many years and always loved it. A home away from home.

[@sabado-6]

Nice little boat ⛵✅👍

[@jimmymurphy7789]

Sweetest little Boat-Home ever ! Very happy for you. Safe Sailing to you always. 😊

[@colinbates8498]

That was a very good intro & very helpful for us oldies who wanna buy a boat & cross some ocean.I'm a bit of a dare devil still at 73 & only sailed dingies,rowed boats & canoed rivers

[@cousinjack2841]

Awesome. She is going to add a totally new dimension to your fishing and camping trips and then who knows where to. She looks like a little beauty. Looking forward to all the adventures. Nice one; well done mate.

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Reminds me of my Catalina 22. I have always sailed her clumsily single-handed, but I love every minute of it.

[@anthonydouglascontares3471]

Nice boat man, she's a gem and a keeper. I wouldn't part from her for any reason.

[@bradbutcher3984]

I have never been underway on a sailboat but have always loved them. It's the RV of the sea.

[@adriangrundy4277]

Watching videos like this has inspired me to seek the freedom of the sea. I did a little sailing years ago, and I miss it.... so seeing this has made me realise that it's not an unachievable dream.

[@davidjones6643]

Wow, what a nice suprise! She is a beauty Rod. Happy Sailing....looking forward to watching.

[@edwarddoce2119]

I like what you are doing combining sailing and fishing....... AWESOME!!

[@SplicedSerpents]

I'm getting some boa envy too after watching this. That'll be great for big trips and safely taking the family out.

[@FedericoLucchi]

The Folkboat is very capable for its size, and very manageable for a single-handed sailor. Best wishes!

[@gonzosierra1]

You made me remember the first time that I sailed solo and the nervousness and excitement of that sail. I'll never forget it.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

A refreshing take on sailing... its truly all about the basics... so many sailing channels forget this, they are too busy trying to be experts and important celebrities. Looking forward to the next sail. Best regards from Norway

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks mate, yep I’m starting from level 0 😅 hope people can follow me on the journey to become a competent sailor 👍

[@StemtoSternSailing]

@@rokkitkit i started at the same level a few years ago. Good familiarity with boats and the water... just never sailed before.... still learning and have not yet applied for level 1 but I'm getting there

[@jo3ywils0n39]

I used to sail a couple 1/4 tonner San Juan 24s (similar-ish to this boat) as an instructor of sailing camp. Often with a group of brand new sailors, or people with various disabilities on board (DSA), not much for crew. From my personal experience, doing what your doing(-ish), I noticed a couple boat related things that might help you on your journey with this wicked new adventure machine: #1: A tiller extension works wonders for being able to move your hands and drive at the same time, also nice to be able to steer from up on the windward gunnel when the boat heels when powered up. #2: No better investment than a solid anchor, and a second for when you'll eventually need it. Plus the added benefit of a sound night's sleep on the hook. #3: An extra can of gasoline and bag of rice and beans, tucked somewhere safe could save your life some day. Sailboats are small, but you can definitely find the room. This thing is super wicked and I'm just stoked to see more small boat adventures on KZbin. Congrats dude!

[@rokkitkit]

Thanks for the tips mate, yep I just purchased a better anchor so I’m with you there. Will definitely look at the tiller extension and emergency rations👍

[@jameswalker3966]

Yes rod love it, funny how he mentioned sail boats in last vid 🤭 your brill rod can't wait for this content 👌🏻

[@senseipokomoko]

Happy for you, you are living the dream and fullfiilling other peoples dreams as well especially mine, i look forward to your adventures. Great times!!

[@georgetalbot7650]

Enjoy every moment of this new adventure. Nothing can beat the hiss of water off the transom.

[@Goran2551]

Beautiful boat….you made it look easy to handle ….and an amazing view…..well done…. I just bought a 26 ft triton ….small clean up first ….then we sail….

[@matthewlutter3745]

Keep up the misty videos Rod. Really nice little boat that will give you so much pleasure to restore and enjoy.

[@RadReelingFishing]

This is a great addition to the channel. Thanks for sharing your new challenge!

[@ringonotts]

It looks gorgeous!! I have a small campervan for my family of four and I understand why your excited! You should be fine with a 50l compressor fridge - in fact i would not consider anything smaller.