Sailing on the Cheap in Madagascar- SV Delos Ep. 97

[@lowellmccormick6991]

These days, watching SV Delos videos every Friday is like opening up my new National Geographic magazine every month when I was a kid. 50 years later, instead of Jacque Cousteau and Robin Lee Graham, it's Brian & the crew of Delos showing me the world, above and below the oceans. Good job Delos.

[@svdelos]

Oh thanks so much for that, to even be mentioned in the same comment as those legends is an honor. Fair winds and wishing you happy holidays :) Brian

[@svdelos]

I had a lot of fun editing this one :) I hope it gives you an idea of why Madagascar is such a cool destination. And it's a hell of a bargain as well! Wishing you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays! Peace and love from Brian, Karin, and Brady PS- Thanks so much for all the support lately, your kind messages have meant so much to us. *Quick SV Delos Video Fact*- Only 30% of people that watch our videos are subscribers! It really helps with our search and rankings and such, so if you are reading please *SUBSCRIBE* above if you haven't already :)

[@Scottygils]

Hilarious to see Brady lay down 2,000,000 Ariary.

[@johnmcdonald5274]

Sailing SV Delos also the insatiable appetite for teak in the marine industry for use on decks and interior furniture is a problem. Synthetic teak decks and interior alpi-teak furniture is becoming more and more common place which is a good thing but there is a ridiculous snobbery from the consumer base claiming the boats feel cheap. It grinds my gears! Merry Christmas to you all.

[@AvYa100]

Great filming and superb editing! amazing place

[@FilmanSantiago]

Delos, the 70% who are not subscribers are too lazy to create KZbin account. :) Am among of the 30%. Cheers!

[@germinalzola4028]

Sailing SV Delos I love you, guys!! Peace

[@daverunner3397]

Im a retired Coast Guard engineer and you guys always impress the hell outta me with your ingenuity and your ability to fix things on the fly.

[@NosiLLa258]

I appreciate that you guys do your best to educate viewers on the local issues of whichever community you happen to be in. I think it's great that you show the audience the amazing people you encounter and then use your influence to help said community. You guys rock!!

[@pablop4380]

I loved this one above all. You just get better each time. This showed the mister fix it , the great out doors, the celebration after an action packed race and lots of facts from finances to nature. Awesome! Happy Holidays if your reading comments at this time! Sail on and best of wishes for you all.

[@svdelos]

Very cool, glad you enjoyed it! Fair Winds and happy holidays :) Brian

[@stevemazz3121]

This episode is reminding me a a good friend that built a steel sailboat in his back yard. When it came time to stock the vessel with provisions for ocean going I discovered half his state room was a machine shop. Extra anything and everything that had to do with engines, motors, Charging systems, electrical systems, and enough stock to build most anything Plus a small lathe. On one of the walls in the engine room was a long block engine in a crate just in case the engine failed... HE, being a machinist and designer made every inch functional. Before leaving for a Pacific Crossing he was injured in his limited hydroplane when it flipped during his last race. He never fully recovered and never sailed again... BUT we learned from his adventures those extra parts saved him on more than one occasion.

[@robertscranton8293]

Brian..gotta give you some love and cudos...you are one ... h.ll (Heck) of a mechanic.!! I get such a kick out of watching you tackle these impossible repair jobs. Gotta love a fellow "get er done" guy!

[@bl4ck0ut22]

I cracked up when Brady shot the cans and that guy in the back said, "Ohh the Americans." hahaha

[@johnd746]

Really appreciate your concern for the environment. Very difficult choices. It is easy to say just save the rain forest where we live in the US, but not so easy if your life depends on doing things that destroy the rain forest. The only way that appears to be able to save it is if tourism becomes more profitable than the other uses of the land. You are helping with the first step which is publicizing the problem. Thanks!

[@melissaholman2605]

Madagascar looks like an amazing place filled with beautiful people. Thanks for showing us around and taking us along.

[@ResidentEngineer1]

Hey guys! Believe me when I say, "I loved it when you had a larger crew and the boat was full and I do miss Josje and the others" But I am totally enjoying the slow quite episodes of just you three. It's like old times minus Josje. Your videos keep me motivated and feeling good. When I hear your theme song at the start of the videos it's like something calming and familiar to me. Love you guys! Dennis All Things Sailing ⛵️

[@skillsonian]

That "tree leaf gecko" is amazing. Thx, guys, for the excellent window into Madagascar!

[@Showcomms]

It has taken 5 months since Episode 95 to come back to my favourite channel. It was the episode I never wanted to watch. It was like Delos would nver be the same again. I am ready to move. Cant believe I was so invested in your adventure. I am now looking forward to catch up withyou and whoever your crew. Gals to see you are fixng things. After enlightment there is still pick up sticks for fire wood and wash up. Life goes on.....

[@inkydoug]

I really love that intro with Karin diving off Delos into the beautiful water and swimming to the beach. Makes me forget the sleet constantly draining from the slate-colored Michigan sky.

[@chococak9046]

Your video blew me away. Thanks so much for making it and for KZbin-ing it. I know how conflicted you feel about personal choices. Choosing a vegetarian diet is the greatest single contribution one can make to improving the environment.

[@somedaysailor7913]

No Madagascar video would be complete without the Move It, Move It! As far as what to do about conservation, you are doing it! You are bringing awareness to different cultures and environments and showing them for what they really are, two sides of the same coin. Great episode guys,Merry Christmas!

[@jumper2079]

It NEVER ceases to amaze me at how good of a mechanic Brian, and Brady too, though it seems to a lesser extent, is/are. Is there anything on that boat you can't take apart and fix?

[@mcconkeyb]

Watching your videos is always amazing. But its also mind bending when I've finished watching to remind myself that you shot this video over a year ago. Then I have to go through my memories and see what I was doing a year ago, and many times I can't even recall. Keep up the great work, where ever you are today.

[@svdelos]

Hey Brian thanks so much for that, it really is so amazing how much you do and how little you remember on a daily basis. Another of the many benefits of this adventure... We are catching up in a big way so stay tuned :) Fair Winds and happy holidays- Brian

[@brianknaggs3537]

I wasn't sure it was posted.... Twin son's of different mothers as we say.

[@fastfreestyle]

Discovered this channel over a week ago and started watching all the episodes from the beginning. What an adventure! The resourcefulness of the crew is impressive. I admire your courage and passion for what you do! Thanks for sharing.

[@svdelos]

Hey Glenn! That's awesome! So glad to hear you found us. Fair Winds and happy holidays to you! Brian

[@goofyiest]

so totally loving this channel in lockdown in VA in March 2020. What a great series to binge watch!!

[@chriszanf]

Same - lockdown in London April 2020!

[@saveourplanet3008]

Ich bin ein grosser Fan von Euren Reiseberichten. Ich habe sie erst kürzlich entdeckt und bin einfach nur fasziniert :) Es ist so schön, "die Welt" und Euer Miteinander von Euch gezeigt zu bekommen, da alles so gut dargestellt wird, wie ich es auch empfinde, in meinem Leben und Umfeld :)! Die Menschen sind gut und die Welt ist gut, solange wir es nur sehen wollen ;) . Alles Gute und viel Glück! Fair winds & good luck

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Love that video. took me two hours to watch on slow wifi in The Cape Verde Islands!!

[@MrZachalewel]

Excellent work on the water pump and of course, great job with the video. The quality of content is amazing. Thanks for all your hard work, I really enjoyed it! Also thanks for inspiring me, I'm where Brian was maybe a decade ago. Software developer who just realized sailing around the world is a possibility. All my priorities have changed and a lot of that is because of Delos.

[@svdelos]

Right on Zach so good to hear that! There are a lot of options out there! We're truly humbled if we can have any part in inspiring you to follow your dreams. Fair Winds and happy holidays :) Brian

[@madwldgrp1]

Karin, Brian, Brady...thank you for an awesome & incredible adventure in 2016. Wishing you all a warm Holiday season in snowy Sweden from a snowy Pacific NW. May your time on the mainlands make you urn to return to the fair winds that push Delos on her epic circumnavigation voyage. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you all. Beaucoup d'amour!!

[@Cambuelkid]

Your DIY projects got me all jacked up to work on my own boat this weekend. Cheers!

[@courtneygorman6491]

Brian, Life is life and no one can know the answers when there are no answers, Do your best that is all you can do....that and keep helping others to do THEIR bet too! Cheers keep enjoying you ALL do it so well!!

[@svdelos]

So very true Courtney, thanks for that! Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays! PS- We finally got the poster when we visited our parents house. too cool and thanks so much for that special touch. Brian

[@courtneygorman6491]

Cheers glad to hear it and happier you like it. Put Timmy in some cool places we're stuck in Philly on the way to San Juan and some boat time peace and love this Christmas

[@waldowoc]

Karin, thank you for doing the Madagascar Disney song! We were all thinking it and hoping Delos would groove. You made us all feel young again.

[@jonathank5289]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Karin and Brain! Hope you're enjoying Sweden! Hopefully you guys are enjoying drinking some Glogg and have a bottle of Akvavit close by! I'll do a couple shots of Akvavit for you guys tonight! On another note it may of been best Josje left the boat. Brady seems so much more alive in these videos as does Josje in her Ramatree videos. Not that we all don't love them together but what we see in the videos is .00001% of what goes on during the Delos journey!

[@PelicanStorkJourneyEtcAtbp]

Im Watching this video at 1:36am PST. Im Happy there's another video 'the episode 97' 'coz its been 2weeks . . . that there was no video i keep typing on youtube search bar, typing sv delos ep.97 hoping that there will come out another ep. but walllassss its here now. The video here was becoming happier, new people you meet... I feel happy learning this just half way around the entire journey, i felt attach w/ you guys,the delos,the adventure, the cool crew . . . i feel inspire if i watch ur video, i think its keep me going & even do my own adventure

[@julee.8117]

I love the way how you reflect all the things you see on your journey.(the fishing, the rainforest, the environment, etc.) how it makes you think, and that you give all the important informations to you crowd. Keep it coming. merry xmas. all the best Jule

[@svdelos]

Thanks so much Jule, really appreciate that. Fair Winds and Merry Christmas to you :) Brian

[@oliver4m]

PS... Great to see the Mizzen Staysail in this episode. It and the Ballooner were absolutely our favourite sails. It's always a great day when one of those comes out of the locker! If you're looking for ideas for a new episode, consider dedicating one to those two sails and the pole system on the SM. Over the past three years I've spent more time describing how they work to more cruisers than I can count. Even in the SM community there seems to be quite a few who are uncomfortable with the Ballooner in particular. Strange since I loved that sail and found it could actually set and douse it singlehanded (same for the Mizzen Staysail).

[@svdelos]

Oh man, absolutely my favorite sail :) So much fun to fly. Thanks for the video idea we'll keep that in mind as we're back sailing. Fair winds and happy holidays to you! Brian

[@garycolemanml]

... also when your sails have had it, turn the old ones into crafts... ie Girly bags

[@ashthomas5257]

At a stage in this video you state you don't like your voice on video (well Martin does and you agree), well I'm going to tell you you have a great voice for narrating, easy to listen to, fun and possibly an untapped career for you.............. Love the vids, Thanks!

[@jamesdillon3320]

BRIAN-truly awesome- the rock climbing- the race the victory! Super cool!! Greetings from your Canadian friend on the shores of Lake Huron- Sarnia- Ontario- Canada!! Karin is a Swedish treasure! I like it!! I like it a lot!! Jamie- WAY COOL!!

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

EYE Opening and VERY COOL Love Madagascar 🥰🥰👍👍

[@scottelliott6900]

one of my favorite videos. Best of the crew left, maintenance, life aboard and varmints.

[@steveo1kinevo]

Really enjoyed this episode! As much as I liked having the rest of the crew onboard in past videos I really enjoy the dynamic of you 3 together.

[@svdelos]

Thanks so much for that, it was certainly something to adjust to but I think we're a pretty solid team and there are great things ahead :) Fair winds and happy holidays! Brian

[@eddiecarlcalhoun]

SO PRETTY AND WARM WHERE YOU ARE AND SO COLD AND SNOWY WHERE I AM!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS , HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND STAY SAFE!!!!!

[@brandtbuchanan5526]

Brian's mechanical aptitude saves y'all soooo much money!!!!

[@josephesposito4212]

I think this the best one yet!! I can’t wait to see Madagascar !!!! Thanx!!!

[@terrykwang873]

Your videos are getting better and better, this is the best one so far. Thank you.

[@etos3]

peace and love from PEI Canada! you are the perfect human being, let like you a lot !

[@TheLilkidblue]

Oh man, I just got to say. I'm still a little down from watching the breakup video. I've watched all your guys videos so far and I have grown with every person that's been a part of the Delos. I know life has moved on by now but still it only feels like last night that the breakup up happened. You guys are awesome. And love being part of your lives.

[@bigrip5403]

an outstanding series and great personalities. You guys should be proud with what you have created here!!

[@bearclark1534]

Strong work guys! Great editing and amazing wildlife! As always, thanks for sharing!!

[@svdelos]

Right on Bear, glad you enjoyed! Brian

[@pedelannoy]

amazing and smart on the water pump!

[@clinthanna8516]

Watching this latest video here on a cold dark morning in northern Colorado...I sure look forward to these.

[@brianmoore5498]

fascinating country and very well presented. Thank You. I have learned more about this country watching your videos than from any other source. Madagascar is a bit remote so I am really enjoying your detailed videos. Friday Night is SV Delos Show Night at our house.

[@oliver4m]

Great episode guys! We just closed on the sale of our Super Maramu earlier this week after 3 years of full-time cruising on her in the Caribbean and South Pacific with our two teenage kids. It's going to be a tough adjustment leaving the 'real world' for life ashore for a few years while we get the kids settled and on their own. Until we go out again, we'll have to go back to watching you guys live the dream (while doing boat maintenance in exotic locations)! Great job again.

[@danielkinney9407]

this was so fun to watch. It makes me want to sail there to see his rain forest.

[@trevorward9680]

Very polished video, great insight to Madagascar and your visit.

[@jerrybeavers3808]

Great videos, as usual. I hope you are having a great time off on your Holidays. Thanks for sharing your life with your followers.

[@svdelos]

Thanks Jerry, we are having a great time visiting family. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Fair Winds and wishing you happy holidays! Brian

[@journeyistheway]

wow! It is such a beautiful place, deff on my bucket list to visit that place.

[@SuperChriscunningham]

It would be hard to leave the Delos and miss all of this beautiful scenery. Incredible

[@timmassey50]

I look forward to your videos every Friday and would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and fair seas, Tim

[@svdelos]

Thanks very much Timothy! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy new year :) Brian

[@timcase8042]

The most entertaining sailing trip. Keep it up, Delos.

[@chantalrochon3566]

This is a an amazing tube story, educative, fun and filled with amazing images and knowledge. Just brilliant!

[@paulbettenga6202]

I really enjoy your videos. While I am not a sailor, yet (maybe one day), I have learned a number of things I can apply to my current living situation. I too feel a sense of hypocrasy in using many modern conveniences at the expense of other ecosystems.

[@dustyroads834]

Wow. Another terrific video from you folks. I cant get enough. From land locked Vermont. Best wishes to you !!

[@derekfreeman6888]

Having a vise on Delos.....priceless!!!

[@dj-two-timing-timmy]

I love seeing how you do your own repairs

[@roberthealy2331]

Awesome as always. Vicariously with you.

[@bwalla50]

Great stuff and well done. Have a Happy Christmas. May the fair winds always be on your beam.

[@iakarsh1618]

I can see the Video edit is so very different from the previous once. Loved the way a destination is depicted and introduced. Thank you SV Delos !

[@harryguzzi2319]

Your videos were inspiration for us. We have bought this summer a 47 foot sailboat to sail around the world. We wish you merry Christmas and a happy new year of the Delos crew. Nico & Harald

[@sailingcacique6343]

Hi Guys, I had exactly the same problem on my boat with the spring failing on the seal, nearly caused a disaster with sea water leaking into the sump. The problem is that the genuine seals (in my case Jabsco or Johnson) use stainless springs, but pattern parts use ordinary steel, OK for most oil seals that are bathed in oil but not for a raw sea water pump so be warned your seals will be fine for a short while but keep an eye on them as they will probably fail sooner rather than later. It is possible to get pattern seals with stainless springs in the UK. Love watching your vids, keep up the good work. Fair Winds.

[@patbrown2227]

Brian, as a fellow Electronic Engineer from Cal Poly, SLO, (my only son is a 2nd year medical student at the University of Washington, Seattle), I am charmed by your totally unbiased visit to Madagascar. {I totally agree with your insistence on refrigerated Zebu meat. Room temperature fly blown meat is not good eats}.

[@JiffyBiff]

Happy holidays from Canada to the crew of SV Delos.

[@CITAP1]

Great video guys. Good awareness of Madagascar and it's forests.

[@CaptQueeg]

Thought I'd check SV Delos out again after a bit of a break. The vibe is decidedly more sedate nor that Karin has chased everyone off the boat. He final battle with Brady should be epic.

[@MrThathurt1]

guys great videos .the jabsco pumps are easy to repair .you can get the bearing and seal from any bearing company but when you get the new seal ask for one with a stainless steel spring other wise you need another in no time .

[@wesleyddavies]

Compassion is the radicalism of our time. - the Dalai Lama (according to the internet). Thank you, Delos!

[@MarkDeKruyter]

Thank you, nice video; so glad your adventures continue even w/ that important crew change.

[@MikeHarrison3266]

Your vlogs make me so happy, Thank you guys, from UK

[@svdelos]

Right on Mike, glad you enjoyed :) Fair Winds from Delos. Brian

[@mikeb1189]

Dug your comments at the end Brian, as usual honest and informational. Fair winds sv Delos!

[@NosiLLa258]

Amazing as always! Love watching your adventures!!

[@lyingeyes19]

I love the way Bryan is able to fix everything, a real handyman. I think they call it bush mechanics in Africa. I'm sending ye beer money/ I love the video's & Best wishes, steady wind and smooth sailing for 2017!! Xxx, Deirdre, Ireland

[@waynefederico9396]

Önskar dig den bästa julen Delos Great Vids och VIBS. Karin din bästa hålla leende ta hand om dem knoge huvuden, Lova ya alla ...

[@katietherosebaxter]

This really got me thinking about how my interests and consumption choices could affect other places. Thanks!

[@666madmal]

Hey Brian, Karin, and Brady, Madagascar looks awesome! All the best for Christmas & a Happy New Year

[@johnthomas425]

Oh, thank God! I thought you forget to do the eco rant. How could I have doubted you. Stay safe.

[@chabka34]

I liked seeing the repairs and id like to see mabey some upgrades In the future you guys have the best content

[@katietherosebaxter]

Omg going with the band on the boat! So awesome!

[@todloeffelholz5815]

Madagascar looks like a cool place to stay for a long time. Good video guys! Happy trail's : )

[@philc8345]

Damn, this has to be one of your very best videos ever, guys !...and I've seen 'em all.Congrats and a huge thank you.And merry Xmas to Delos and its crew :-)

[@svdelos]

Thanks very much Phil- Merry Christmas to you as well :) Fair Winds- Brian

[@clachanachoin3127]

I loved when Braidy shot the centre can and the guy in the crowd just said, "Americain"! Stereotypes! Great film. I just enjoy your films so much....as a Scotsman, I might even open my wallet! ;) Joking aside, I know some academics who work there - forests are endangered there, big time. You are right to think of the whole thing, but trust me, your tourism is the very best protection. Pay the locals to show you and they will not clear the forest.

[@shellysizemore9398]

So much fun! Great video.

[@cobrasvt347]

What fun that would be. On my list to sail to.

[@ireazy11]

Miss the old crew love the videos! Keep up the good work I hope one day to be able to sail the earth like you guys!

[@mikedorsey5884]

I wish I could travel the ocean like they do I love the ocean boats and the way of life

[@Bandare]

fabulous episode......

[@BestOfNothingTV]

This one was really nicely put together. Good mix of slick shots/edits with candid moments. Well done!

[@svdelos]

Thanks Benjamin appreciate that! Fair Winds- Brian

[@2daysoffproductions887]

These videos have made me fall in love w Madagascar

[@SailingSVPlanB]

Another first class video, well done!! I wouldn't worry about the bearings you got, there is minimum side load on your water pump. Except for very rare instances, never buy bearings or seals from the maker of the equipment. I can imagine spotting lemurs in the wild by the locals is like a diver spotting abalone. Until you've spotted a few on your own they're invisible. Merry Christmas Delos Crew!!!!

[@svdelos]

Yes you are right, the pump has been working just fine so far. No worries. Fair winds and wishing you happy holidays! Brian

[@monandlea777]

You guys are awesome man I wish me and my wife can live your lifestyle! Living the dream!

[@stevemollenkopf5326]

Super fun Channel to watch! "SV Delos"

[@starlight7830]

Another Great video,,, keep them coming !

[@mikeskor6230]

A great drone shot of sailboats sweeping around Delos. A super repair on the water pump. Excellent footage of the boats racing.Your wildlife lemur adventure was so interesting. I especially like how the camouflaged animals merge with their environment. Thank you for the excellent video.

[@teammxm]

Cool vibe there I like it a lot. Well done Brian.

[@johnlcallaway]

Really stepping it up on the intros! Love it! The rest was pretty good too. Thanks for sharing! And Merry Christmas!