Did we make the right BOAT choice? 2 Years Later - MEGA Q&A

[@DavidJohnOver]

A whistling coffee percolator, genius. I had a laugh... 🤣

[@FXPL9277]

With all due respect, Adam, everytime Khiara smiles I can't help but mimic!

[@doug9263]

I don't need the info you provided in the video since I don't have a boat. That being said, you both are such a bright and beaming light as you share with all of us out here. Your presence, facial expressions, smiles, laughter, lightheartedness and general positivity are so so needed and contagious. So thank you for all that. This video was the highlight of my evening, the best of the dozen I watched tonight.

[@charlespickering2726]

Downside of two heads is double the amount of stuff to fix. The upside when one requires fixing you still have a head that is probably functional. Redundancy is good even if frustrating from time to time.

[@iainlyall6475]

use a bucket :-))))

[@ChristianCastleman]

Two is one and one is none.

[@laxmannate07]

I heard that girls don’t poop, so I am sure that helps.

[@randystrand908]

If ever, "One is none" applied! HaHa!

[@Lana_Warwick]

Tip - At the start there's a 1ltr long-life milk. A 1kg bag of powdered milk makes 10ltrs, only a foil bag to store/dispose of (or craft lures etc), vs 10 cardboard/plastic cartons

[@Sailinglutris]

Love the Q&As 15 minutes isn't enough

[@ShaShaGuy1]

This was great! I would have enjoyed a 30 minute budget for questions.

[@yLeprechaun]

Adam is so nonchalant about gaining experience under pressure while offshore in the middle of shark infested waters. Lol. That's a man's man. Tip o' my hat Sir.

[@paial]

Center cockpit owner here. I hear you. The answer easy: hard Bimini that you can walk on. I'm building one out of foam core fiberglass in the near future. It is a game changer.

[@aireysopenmic2009]

I have a centre cockpit with a solid dodger and it’s just fantastic to stand on and deal with the main. Love it!

[@sailingequus8861]

Don't have that problem with our roller furling main but that's a whole other issue in itself. Cheers!

[@CharlieBates47]

I crawl on the boom, inside the stack pack. I’ve also crawled on the Bimini while hanging on the boom... the hard Bimini makes a lot of sense... damn the list is getting long.

[@suepeck2772]

Love the Q&A format...it is much better viewing than the Live format so many channels do...And I agree with a longer time limit! You two are delightful!

[@daverichmond3228]

So when you start a Top Gear style show for boats, I'd like to be on the list as a potential host. I can be the Trawler specialist. Plus I'm fat, so it'll be funny when I fall out of the dinghy.

[@Freerider19]

Adam :"had I ever worked on a diesel engine... in anger?" 😂😂 Most of my experience working on diesel engines is in anger... and I'm a Mechanic! most people wont understand how frustrating an inanimate object can be.

[@mexicanjesus8672]

You can’t be a mechanic and not get mad at it or curse the engineer that designed it.

[@aqlevy]

Thanks!

[@Oh-Wells]

Great video. Your edits are getting better all the time - got a real 'Sailing Uma' vibe from your little into coffee montage. Slick!

[@richardharrison6993]

Thanks. Very informative. 👍👍

[@randystrand908]

Just found you guys. Enjoyed much!! On board now... ; )

[@michaelsamuel4159]

Enjoyed the Q&A. Kiahra is soooo beautiful. Her smile is undeniable! So glad you're back on your boat.

[@fexdammit]

Thanks Folks... another excellent vid! I particularly loved the description of the cow catcher, I built an image in my head as you described it and it makes perfect sense. Nice one!

[@micheldawes1]

@15:30; Hey guys! Loving the Q&A. In regards to yes or no to a surveyor, I realise they are a significant cost outlay when boat shopping, but I would certainly use one on the prospective boat/s that were on the final shortlist, but I would find one who was willing to collaborate to be as certain as possible of finding EVERY issue. My history is an Australian commercial master with decades of experience and has sailed since I was a small child, because (Contrary to popular opinion;-) ) I do NOT know it all! (I don’t even know half of it...) Hope this provokes thought and discussion! Take care, stay safe and ‘Make lemonade!’

[@CawffeeTyme]

I think that's a question only you can answer. Glad to see that you all are safe and healthy.

[@pjorgerod522]

Hi, you ring my bell in 16:50. First to prove the point as much we love this world and want it buy a small 26 foot to sail and see and after dream with a bigger one if we need it. Nice, very nice ideia! Love it! Thanks for sharing! Paul

[@clayfarnet970]

I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of question asked by your subscribers. 😂😂 I’m glad to hear you don’t regret your purchase because the Tayana 42 CC is my favorite, with the Tayana 37’ a closet 2nd. Oh, thanks for answering my question. 👍👍👍

[@tonystewart7287]

Experience is what you get after you needed it! 😂

[@nickstokes8497]

Wow got a surprise when you read out my question! Thanks so much. I’m Aussie so I know Kennards hire very well. My only fear is the mechanical side of things but watching your channel and Onboard lifestyle ( sv basik ) I know I’d probably be ok to figure out the basics. Cheers.

[@Jdcrouch1972]

Love how when you started this channel you were questioning if you could and now you think of challenging youself to do more with less. Only 7 months behind real life!

[@akjhome]

Long time fam and occasional commenter here.... I’m an electric sailor with a weekender/Islander. Adam is brilliant In my opinion in regards to blue water boats and not quite there yet. Keep a finger in both pies!

[@Fabulist]

I like all the technical nitty-gritty stuff even though I literally understand none of it. My questions would all be along the lines of, “Is, like, ocean water as wet as lake water?” Followed by a “durr durr durr”. 😂 Keep sailin!

[@maxflight777]

Thanks for answering the questions quickly. Awesome youngsters ….. best wishes.

[@antonysmyth2464]

As a first boat it seems to me it was an excellent choice, we have owned 4, and each was right for its time. A head on each side, facing inwards, is great on passages.

[@Mahalo_83]

Agreed, having to tack to take a dump on passage is just a chore. My Trapper 300 heels so much it’s not possible to have a port tack poop.

[@rickwag6000]

Not your typical mellenials. You all rock

[@averagejoe1943]

Love It!!!! So much experience, for thought, and insight! Thank You!

[@loniallorenz2009]

Love you two, thanks for sharing your adventures. Loni & Al

[@Bypassingnormal]

I love that i found your guys channel. I have been a long to follower of s/v delos that started the idea now its the beginnings of my sailing. Love all the info stay easy 🤙🏾. Also the long form conversation with John Kretschmer was amazing now im buying all his books who doesn’t need more sailing books right

[@eliciahalterman1961]

Love you guys! We have a center cockpit too and my husband and I was just discussing what we don't really love about our boat and the cockpit was on both of our lists. I always thought it would be more of a safety issue having it but not sure after listening to your response. We haven't done a whole lot of sailing so will see how we like it when we do leave to go cruising😜...On a side note: For us we bought a boat using everyone's opinions.. I feel like that was our biggest mistake. We do love our boat now so that is good news...Cheers...🥂

[@Hairnicks]

Really interesting, you're a couple of lovely cheerful faces to brighten a day.

[@leonardirving3452]

Do you spend any time following the adventures of your peers as they reveal their experiences, triumphs and tribulations sailing in all parts of the world in all conditions. I like the Australian element following you and Ruby Rose, a couple of youngsters in Sailing Uma who have gone all electric but remind me of you and a tribe of Americans in Zatara. There are others but, over time, ""you"" are the group I'm attached to.

[@psystealth]

great Stability comments on the "Cow catcher' .........and thanks that was interesting

[@diguerrilla1]

I've sailed on a Tayana 37 and it was rock solid. The more the wind picked up, the better it sailed. Wouldn't recommend for 2 couples but a fantastic boat for a couple and less boat to maintain than a 42.

[@RoyClare]

Thanks guys, really informative and neatly done. I’ve owned half a dozen boats, from 17 feet with a bucket to 38 feet with two heads. Currently at 25 feet with one. Ah, the joy of simplicity! Exponentially more fun, the smaller ......!! And my latest even has a wheelhouse heater. So Sarah the Mate is keener to sail .... result. 🤙🥂🎉

[@ericforster4601]

It is interesting that you bring up the hi-bread thought, that is one of the things that I am thinking about. I have been talking with people that have gone full electric, and even gone out on a couple of boats that are full electric. The more I look at it the more I am liking the idea. But range anxiety is a big issue. One of the companies that I have been talking with is helping me with the math to ensure that the genset would provide enough power to run the electric motor as well as charge the battery if needed.

[@TwoGetLost]

There's always so many compromises on a boat right!? We've had this conversation so many times, about whether we'd buy this same boat again. Kind of nice to be doing so much work and getting to know every inch by heart though!!

[@mad9039]

Adam, you made two great choices... First, Khiara, and then the two of you picked the Millennial Falcon! Not having much blue water sailing experience, I think I'd be more comfortable in a center cockpit. In rough seas at night I'd feel more as though I was IN the boat, rather than ON it, if you know what I mean.

[@larrybraden6640]

Dangit Adam Everytime you said baby stay my dog named Baby stopped in her tracks.lmao

[@PhilLemoine]

For the next Q&A edition ... How did you got into filming your adventures? Ep1 starts at the very beginning (leaving Australia or at least searching that boat in Florida)... Did you want to be vloggers ? How did that come?

[@howardwhite9773]

Excellent format, right amount of time. Bravo.

[@paulsj9245]

You're a lovely couple and down-to-earth - ehm - sea - I'm booked! Despite being a landlubber, I think that a too big master cabin is preferable to a too small one.

[@trevitho]

You should call this segment 'coffee with sailors on boats'

[@johndavidson6867]

You bought your boat with the experience and knowledge that you had at the time, and it is hard to predict the future, it would be fabulous if a person could pick a boat, or anything for that matter, the first time, with thousands of hours experience, as a fist time buyer, we should then make no mistakes on our choice. Oh wait we would still want to change something (lol). Love following your journey, take care and stay safe.

[@doug9263]

Thats why couples live together before marriage. Right?

[@DreadDoctor]

Great Q&A.. Love when you do these. 1 question though, I think I understand the "Cow Catcher" but as you started to do, could you show us non-sailers what you mean? I think I understood it but without the visual I'm not sure. Anyway, if you have the time and desire. Thanksfor the video and keep up the great work.

[@carlosazevedo4139]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your learnings and experience. Another great vídeo, really useful. Thanks, fair winds for you guys. Jeep on inspirando us. Cheers. Carlos

[@Valden23]

You guys are absolutely smashing this format! Well done. Very entertaining and informative. More please. Don't change a thing. :-)

[@LeslieBergh]

Good one! Do it again, longer. (post diagram of cow catcher explanation) 🙂

[@MikeBanks2003]

We has d a marine survey done on a vessel--the survey was good. The boat half-rotten. It cost another ten grand to fix it.

[@InventorGadget]

Great Q&A, yesss I got that small boat you are looking for, it's a 27foot Dixie ;) It's has plenty of space inside, newly renovated and lives in Sweden ;) Also you can fit 4 people, if they really like each other :D

[@cnc75adventures49]

Always great hearing it from experience 👍👍

[@1uke4eva]

Khiara your looking stunning!!! Hope your both well and looking forward to some exotic locations?

[@iwilltubeyouall]

Only Khiara?

[@barbaralienhard3490]

I love hearing your thoughts. Pluses and minuses!! Good to hear from you!

[@philipwilkie3239]

Hi can you please provide a picture of the cow catcher ring. It sounds interesting. And a very articulate informative video, well done.

[@jaydog5223]

More Q&A guys. Topics are endless.

[@armslength2618]

Another fundamental question for you (which I cannot get anyone to touch): For extended cruising, would you seriously consider having a square topsail on a foremast in a modern (high-aspect sail(s) and keel) schooner arrangement? The idea being to improve windward performance but yet to run efficiently without difficult-to-handle spinnakers and whisker poles.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video! I was wondering what your cow catcher was all about also. Electric drive will never out perform your diesel unless you have a 55hp electric motor, your whole boat completely full of lithium batteries with a 100hp diesel generator charging your batteries! Kinda like a locomotive, submarine, cruiseship..

[@larrymacaluso9051]

Listening to Adam describing the purpose of the ring near the top of the mast (the cow ring) and watching Khiara facial expressions, (beginning at 9:00) l would really like to know what was going through her mind, (just a thought). Enjoyed the video and found it very interesting. Keep up the good work.

[@BarryK1200LT]

Just discovered your channel and love it.

[@Nozzall]

So, electric motors actually deliver more tork than a diesel. Diesel trains are in fact run by electric motors (one on each wheel) and the diesel engine essentially charges the batteries. So in theory an electric motor of the same size would be more powerful. I know they make electric boat motors where they are equal to 80hp and above. You are right I think about weight being a factor but the advantage to electric is the weight can be balanced across the boat and it doesn't change with use.

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Thanks for answering my question - You guys are great and I am in the market for a boat.....so this helped!!!!

[@KawaTony1964]

You would have laughed your butt off if you could've seen the confused dog look on my face as you explained the cow catcher. Zoom - right over my head.

[@rvsorce7196]

Thanks for the Q&A but not long enough, So many questions not enough time. Case in point starting your top gun challenge looking now LOL.

[@johnhoskins9470]

Cow catcher 😂 Riggers here in Blighty call it a Jumper strut.

[@timothysmith2128]

Plukky has the boat for you. Wanna test your meddle? Sailing into Freedom, check him out. Great Aussie, oy oy oy

[@drchill8837]

Good stuff. The problem with going full-on electric is the need to get out of the way of a hurricane barreling down on you, or the need to get into an unfamiliar port someplace when it's getting dark and the wind's coming up and you're on a lee shore. The amount of energy stored in hydrocarbon is just staggering. In the real world, everything comes down to kilowatts. For its weight and size, you can't beat diesel for the kilowatts stored in it. And I say this as a person who had 500 watts of solar and 600 amps of storage on his last boat. Going full monte on electric is just too sketchy for me to take the plunge, at least until battery tech comes a little further along. And I'm totally with you on surveyors. They're fine for what they do, but they miss stuff. In the end you gotta know your boat and be able to more or less survey it yourself. Glad you all are well - it's been a while since I checked in with your vlog.

[@kodiak7]

Feelings on a the centre cockpit on the kraken? Does that solve your “access to boom issues?”

[@KAISERM79]

We went into a survey in Australia with similar experience and I definitely wish I knew what to look for myself.

[@HandyMan657]

You should chat with The Rigging Doctor about electric motors. They have a Morgan 45 and seem to do quite well. Thanks for the Q&A, these are always fun.

[@billb48843]

SV Atticus and SV Uma

[@Verdigris.]

I love the idea of an electric motor, but you’d only do it if you could make money selling the old engine (unlikely) or the engine was close to worthless

[@downwind_david]

I have a 20ft Red Witch - do you want to see how far you get on that for your challenge?!? Only joking, but we bought it to learn all the basics around sailing, rigging and maintenance and when things break, it doesn't cost too much (quick trip to Bunnings for most things!). Hopefully, these experiences will provide us with a better idea when we come to buy a bigger boat in a few years time. Thanks for your Q&A as it definitely solidified some thinking for me. I have originally also been thinking CC was the way to go, but I'm starting to come round to the idea of an aft cockpit with two double cabins in the rear and a v-berth. I think it was your interview with John, that really changed my mind where he was talking about flailing around in the huge aft cabin when you're on passage... and now Khiara is also of the opinion that maybe taking up all that space with a cabin for sleeping is overkill. Pure electric is the way to go. Check out KZbin channel fullychargedshow to learn about all the developments in electric vehicle and battery technology. It won't be long before this will all be available for boats as well. Also Sailing Uma went electric and they made it across the Atlantic! (Couldn't resist the temptation to have a dig! :-) ) Great video again, keep them coming!

[@gallowsongs]

Love the Q&A, and I'd love to know what your background in sailing was before you started? How much experience did you have individually and as a couple?

[@micheldawes1]

Thanks guys, loved it! Can’t wait for the next one/s

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoy 😊 Q & A sailboat ⛵️ video! 😀⛵️😘 Mike from Missouri

[@Themanoutdoors]

Love you guys, this was a great video. Please keep them up.

[@user-earthandfire]

Thanks. that was awesome

[@gwoiler]

Great Q&A. This is NOT a criticism... Most editors have a color match effect. Works wonders. [smiles]

[@astoner1324]

Extremely helpful, thanks.

[@danknox9986]

Hard to believe you have never had a rail in the water. Guess those 18 tons are hard to push over. We are always trying to keep the rail 2 inches above the waterline to maximize our waterline length. But I have to tell you putting the rail in the water is fun.

[@shaneriehl223]

If you were in rough/windy conditions offshore (40-50 knots with the swell that usually accompanies that kind of wind), what would you rather be on: a higher performance boat (for example, a J-130), or a slower heavy displacement boat (like an Island Packet)? I think the opinions on this are really diverse depending on style, past experiences, etc. but curious what you think after talking with John Kretschmer and from your own experiences. My personal preference: performance, because I think the risk of waves over the stern and knockdown are lessened if you're keeping up with the conditions, and your ability to outrun or reach out of poor conditions is more valuable than being able to lock up and cross your fingers. I know plenty of others reasonably come to the opposite conclusion, so curious on your thoughts.

[@CapDave720]

Surveys are important, buying a boat of any meaningful value without a survey is a mistake, and you won't be able to insure it without one. I'm sure you've learned by now that a good survey gives you a snapshot of the boat - it's definitely not strongly predictive. It means the most for the things that change the most slowly on a boat - the basic infrastructure of hull, deck, rig, sails, rudder and steering, paint & varnish, etc. Add an oil analysis and it's helpful for the engine and the engine installation. Beyond that things change too fast - all the "hotel systems" and etc; the survey will tell you the quality of the installs (though now you have the experience to see that yourself) and it may discover problems needing immediate attention that weren't obvious, but in no way does it or can it predict what tomorrow will look like. All these lesser systems break too fast and are too unpredictable....just the way it is. Your comments on an engine-centric boat may need some rethinking. Not that much room for solar on a mono, small wind turbines don't make that much energy. It's way more fuel-efficient to run refrigeration and watermaking belted right off the engine than it is to run the engine to charge the batteries to run those things. And most people use the engine a fair amount anyway when actually cruising. If your goal is zero engine time then, sure, engine belted systems are a problem, but then you need to invest in more wind & solar, and eventually you'll want the lithium ion batteries too to facilitate that DC lifestyle.....there's no free lunch.

[@thefullmonte1902]

Just a suggestion regarding an issue, that I see a lot of sailing channels make. There are hardly any video of sailing when things are rough. Much too often we hear "We had a terrible night/morning/afternoon" - and then we get the story, but never the video. I understand that it is difficult to film while you reef in a big gust and that filming is the last thing you think of in those situations. But I think that a small GoPro that is set on loop and mounted somewhere strategic with some sort of powersource, could solve that. Or some of those security cameras. The quality doesn't have to be the best. I think that it would improve the realistic impression of the videos and also teach a lot of people how things really are, when the SHTF. Sorry about the rant... :)

[@jackyotes3189]

as long as you have any boat, you never be ahead of fixing it. 90 % of working and 10% of sailing while thinking of whats next gonna break down

[@bud03038]

Great video love Q&A's

[@DJTerry-bd3cp]

If your really interested to see how far a cheap boat will get you watch sailing Uma, they have been sailing that boat for like four years and bought it for 2000. Its a 36 foot electric sail boat

[@kennydow8839]

I think you guys are such an inspiration and these videos are such a welcome escape. I grew up with a boat in my family and have spent much of my childhood and teens on the water. I would jump on an opportunity to take a path in life like this. Unfortunately my wife is such a landlubber. Any tips to help me convince her to give up our jobs, buy a boat and sail the world? Until this happens thanks for taking me on your journey!

[@SirCharles12357]

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[@mykeharris8651]

Thank for your q&a's

[@appick01]

I've got a 36ft boat in the great lakes that I need to move to CA. Needs a lil love if your up for a challenge!

[@chrischild6894]

Where can I see pics

[@rickirizarry5079]

Did the plastic handle melt off your Moka coffee pot? Happened to me more than once.

[@webheadusa9377]

Just saying, but your Q&As take a lot less editing time than regularly scheduled programming. So, have you considered expanding these Q&A sessions in length and frequency? 2 reasons to do so; (1) answer more questions from your subscribers, and (2) to teach from your experience. People love to talk about themselves and their activities - and you two are really good at it! :¬) Webhead USA

[@concherover]

Love the Video great job guys. :-)

[@missalexis5931]

Keep the uploads coming.. love it ❤️

[@pfeif1312]

Brilliant!

[@micheldawes1]

@19:15; Once again, I used to think precisely the same thing(s), But the ‘Sailing Uma’ electric repower has paradigm shifted my perceptions!

[@linusa2996]

Doesn't Uma just have a range of 30 nm miles on electric? The issue is not the electric motor but rather the battery. Or how much energy per pound the batteries have. As inefficient diesel engines are, the energy to weight ratio of diesel far outstrips batteries.

[@akjhome]

Electric is not quite there for the average blue water boat. If you are Uma and have pride in sailing everywhere, you are the exception.

[@ianc4901]

Uma is quite a bit lighter than MF, if they put the same system into MF they wouldn't get the same range, it would be dramatically less. Den and Kika have been very fortunate to never need to motor very far, that could be down to careful planning and good maintenance but a lot of good sailors find they need to motor for extended periods unexpectedly, Uma does not have that capability.

[@Mister510]

Humans have been sailing the oceans for ~7 thousand years and engines in sailing vessels have only been common for about 75. This "need" for an engine in a sailboat to motor for days on end is ridiculous. Don't be a lazy ass, be a sailor and sail your damned sailboat! :)

[@grancito2]

@@linusa2996 Right, to get a decent range on an electric engine, an important safety consideration, the batteries would sink the boat. People say that some people sailed without engines, right, but their destinations were limited, also sailing ships are wrecked in bays all over the world, through lack of an engine when the weather became bad.

[@FXPL9277]

Electric is so much better. Small powertrain, less breakable parts, no vibration, enough hp output and silent. If I were you, installing a reliable kit would be a major goal, although still expensive. Best winds for you!

[@tomkiefer2386]

Great video!

[@diguerrilla1]

also 1/2 the cost to acquire.

[@dbj1234]

U guys are awesome love the content