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Don't Ever Grow Up,
Ben. Ashley. Willa. Bodhi.

[@smplfi9859]

Since having your children. You two have grown into the best Sailing channel. Thanks for the content!

[@SkylinersYeti]

Like you said major maintenance is just part of the job. Looking forward to seeing the transformation and sailing again.

[@perhennung]

Fantastic family, so knowledgeable and lovely. Thank you so much!

[@chrisevans7416]

On the gooseneck you do not want any space there should be a delrin washer above and below , having no space makes it 10x stronger and not allow the pin to bend as you have the support off bottom and top of gooseneck and the pin . The delrin over a stainless washer will stop the squeaking as the boom moves with a dab of teflon grease

[@ExploringEarthEP]

Glad to have y'all back! Missed ya last week. Looking forward to seeing you in Grenada!

[@CanadianGrenadian]

When?

[@mayhem035]

Hey guys, that video was super cool! You are sailing on my dream boat but so many people told me that lagoon wasent made to sail around the world. So yeah, I feel for you. Repairs and upgrades, but the space and not always tilting sideways!💁‍♂️😉 keep getting those repairs videos coming! Enjoying them alot! Keep safe! ❤

[@donnakawana]

Excited for everything. You are an amazing family ! Thanks again for sharing your lives with us grateful for the lesson's and wisdom shared ✌🏼💗😊⛵

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

Just like any home, gotta fix what breaks and remodel every now and then.. Good to see you guys doing well.

[@robertgreno9942]

Having just spent the last 2 months working on our boat with basically no budget I can certainly appreciate all the work ahead of you but it feels so good once it is finished. Thanks for the motivation and the positive way you approach things.

[@cathytodd3996]

Wow! You're doing a great job, can't wait to see it finished 🙂

[@carenclemmons5002]

Hey there me seafaring buddies. Very glad that Nahoa held strong for y’all to arrive in South Africa. I had read that you would find the trades there helpful. Hopefully all projects are completed in tip top time. Say that 3 times fast. I’m real interested in what your family time ventures into in between important boat work supervision. Keep things safe and satisfying. Culture us some more please. Kisses for all babies. Adults included. Hasta luego.

[@rbc5878]

After all the thousands miles, you’ve put on that boat, it’s not in too bad of shape, but definitely must do maintenance jobs for the completion of your circumnavigation.

[@nickcar1638]

your travel videos are awesome, but for some reason I always look forward to the repair and refit videos the most, always very interesting!

[@hannesvanniekerk499]

Good on you guys. You're doing great. Always love your calm approach. Keep safe and enjoy South Africa.

[@dustoff1472]

Hang in there. You all are doing a great job as sailors and parents. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@kggk6358]

Thanks for all of your videos, you guys are a real pleasure to get to know! Thanks for years of knowledge, experience and friendship ❤

[@pediclescrew]

Keep it up. Your journey is such an inspiration.

[@vickyoakes4584]

Yes, boats are a lot of maintenance, but they sure can provide a wonderful life. Glad to see you've brought in someone to thoroughly inspect your home/boat. Happy Safe Sailing! Thanks for sharing!

[@alangummery9250]

All the best with the boat repairs. Love your videos.

[@bc-guy852]

You four are indomitable! You will get through it! I think, in fairness you have to count "for the channel" like another whole person's worth of stuff - cables and drones and backups to backups... all part of your life. Thanks for sharing it all! I like the idea of small appliances AND a 60 foot boat!

[@gardenrailroading]

Great video, love you guys!

[@jorgegorina3039]

Good luck guys. U got your hands busy with projects.

[@RogierYou]

I have a cable fetish, can sort a bag of entangled cables in no time. Would love to be able to help.

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

How super exciting. This was a great lead into the phase of the adventure. Love your attitudes, motivation and enthusiasm. Seagull Striker? Ben is making up words because he knows we don't know any better. I went into the local marine store, West marine, and asked for a sea gull striker and he pointed toward a tennis racket, ,lol We forgot you took out that big couch and made the cushions. What a great job you did. Ben does make a good point about "paying your dues". It is true in everyone's life but in a house, you can neglect things longer, but, Father Time always wins. We are in full time in our RV and since spring is almost here in the Pacific North West, we will need to survey the trailer and do some maintenance, too. We love taking a break and catching up with you guys. Sunday mornings are the best! We are so very very excited for ya.

[@leendertvandenberg3853]

West Marine staff don’t know what they are talking about. Maybe they know about the dolphin striker!

[@miperso]

This exciting! Can't wait to see how it all turns out :)

[@bmooch1]

Excited for the refit for you both... Peace of mind is a wonderful thing

[@hypnocracy6102]

After revealing the refit…can’t wait till you share your plans on where Nahoa will sail to next!

[@xxxvcvv]

I'm so glad you are able to get all the repairs done and get Nahoa a looking pretty too! See ya'll next time!

[@tigacub]

Good to see you again.

[@nancygerhart4372]

Sweet…thanks for sharing, your journey is interesting😊

[@owlspiritreiki]

I always know when y’all have uploaded a video when you’ve liked your Facebook comments!! Yay!

[@peterbrown2336]

Great to see you tackling the big jobs to keep Nahoa running like a Swiss watch but improving her usability to suit your needs. You are well placed in South Africa as it seems to have such a buoyant (excuse the pun) catamaran industry so all the trades and support you could ever need. Here’s to the next leg of our fascinating trail of photos. Looking forward to piggybacking the journey through your eyes. Keep well and safe.

[@IsThisAvailable550]

You say "You can't wait". Well, neither can we 😉 Looking forward to the project work. Good luck.

[@webheadusa9377]

Opening with pics on phone was very good! Terrific, actually. You two are looking happy! Nahoa will soon be good looking and fun to be with - again. Best, Webhead USA

[@ondi37]

Another great episode 👏 😊

[@jimtroyer1804]

That was very well done. I would love it if you could do the same thing about the standing and running rigging. I would really enjoy your insight about managing your sail plan, how you trim sails, etc. 5-6 years ago, I was watching 10 sailing channels, I'm down to two now, you guys, and Uma. They (Uma) have finally come clean about the real condition of their boat. It's not all fun and games.oyt there. Thanks for sharing! May the Good Lord Bless You and Keep You safe all of your days.

[@AlexKall]

Looks really nice, the parts we've seen!

[@ralphjansen9205]

Circumnavigation is just sailing from one ocean / country to another to do boat work! Haha enjoy.

[@georgeulrich8820]

Yall Rock ,, the end !

[@sydex3837]

Cool video ben. Love how you begin the video. Good stuff. Love u guys❤.

[@170maa]

Love the bit about the bread maker. Totally agree, why the heck are they so big. Don’t get an air fryer, they are big too! Keep up the refit and safe sailing!

[@anthonymiller8989]

Tony & Susan here, You have put a few miles on this boat. These items are to be expected but not relished , ha. Get after it my friends. Cheers!

[@drewodessa2483]

Spray silicone is saltwater boating's BFF. It'll protect metal from corrosion and rubber from drying out, shrinking and splitting. My engines and fittings get covered in it every spring.

[@blondski135]

bread maker i had was half that size. but also i found making it by hand was better results. perhaps a stand mixer could replace it and be more multi funtional

[@sailingelectricgitana1286]

Bread maker? You can bake bread in a Dutch oven on your stovetop, whether gas or induction. Dutch oven stows away with pots and pans when not in use.

[@tr8d3r]

If you can swing it, stop by Japan for small appliances. Space is limited in Japan, so appliances are miniaturized. Would be very cool if you sail north of SE asia sometime in your travels, visiting, Japan, Korea, etc.

[@robbryant]

You guys have such a positive attitude even though Im sure things are piling up on you as you undergo this refit.

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Lotsa projects! I hate you spending the money, but I like seeing these things get fixed and how they are attacked.

[@svaltair]

Photos of measuring tape against boat parts ... EPIC!

[@weemuckerr449]

From someone who lives in a campervan I would say under no circumstances should you throw your spare cables away That’s dumb because you know you will need them eventually

[@thomascooley2749]

12:03 did you super glue the gasket ends together and uv and weather shrunk it or did you just but them together when you installed them

[@SaltTravelCo]

That was an amazing intro!!! 👏

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@bunjeefreefall]

Just saw your vid Use black 3m weatherstrip cement. Glue ends together . Becareful Does not come off skin!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Thanks for sharing.

[@GUCR44]

Love you guys! Rolfie

[@stanhigh]

Good rigging inspection. Stat safe.

[@jamespollock994]

Great episode! Looking forward to seeing Nohoa refurbished.

[@ColinWetherelt]

From what I've seen - yer in the best place in the world for that. Good for ya, ay!

[@richendamostert8448]

Hello from S.A. Cape Town is very special.

[@allanfifield8256]

Thanks!

[@latitudeash]

We always need a cable … and that dongle 😂

[@hexhex7220]

OM Gosh...Willa is getting so tall!! ❤

[@rhackenb1]

The one very complicated problem you mention is the diesel engine. Gasoline/diesel engines have 200-300 movable parts and fittings that can go bad, especially in seafaring conditions. For your next boat go totally electric using solar (and maybe wind). Mechanically, these are much simpler and most of the electric motors are sealed for lifetime use. You will not need to buy diesel, which is becoming more and more expensive, and have the issue of storing it. New electric systems even have regenerative propellers that actually generate electricity when you are under wind power. Love you show. The kids are going to be more and more an active part of it.

[@lifeinpalawan]

Ok so it’s going to be a 60’ boat next? Wow sounds great. I saw the cables and laughed, I keep so many as well!! Probably 1/3 are questionable quality!! Nice video guys!

[@SeaYaSailing]

I would mount that Co2 detector, below the level of the bed, if it gets to mattress level it might be to late, Co2 is heavier than air so it will always fill from bottom up......

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@ProspectingMonkey]

8qt instapot duo crisp with air fryer lid.... It can replace your whole kitchen and make bread! 1 appliance does it all! Then maybe an additional water kettle for coffee, tea, soup, hot coco etc. Thats all you need.

[@bigcmoore]

Living the dream!

[@davidengle2904]

Ben, thanks for making my wife', Linda's LIFE (not just day!) today when you came to her workplace to purchase high-pressure hoses. You and the family, and your weekly videos, add serious value to our lives. Keep up the good work and "may the wind be always at your back" up the west coast of South Africa and on to the Caribbean, and thereafter.

[@SailingNahoa]

David, tell Linda she works at one of my favorite stores! No, thank you for watching. Never know who I’ll bump into some days. Great to chat with Linda. Will be back before we set sail! Have a few more hoses up for replacement on my list.

[@davidengle2904]

@@SailingNahoa Thanks Ben. Will do.

[@mamapetecooley7324]

exciting!

[@helen4652]

Looking forward to your next video.🥰

[@peterdubyoski4622]

Those rigging issues were epic. Glad you had no CATO.

[@donnasingleton6320]

FYI: Re, making bread. You dont need a bread maker. 3 things you need that you already have, a large bowl for mixing and proofing, a surface for needing and an oven, also for proofing and will bake the bread too😘

[@trotterpandora46]

enjoy the channel with great respect, I had dreams my self to sail around with sail but only managed by commercial ships under power.. By sail only managed small portions. Succes in your overhaul which could and would be expected after so many miles. Looking forward to your following voyages with your spouse and children. J.Jonkers

[@JessBerndt]

Great video as always. Just a safety comment: You should mount the CO detectors near the floor as CO is heavier than air. Just saying.

[@itsthatguy478]

Greetings from Arizona, USA. I have been watching you guys for years now and I want to suggest something . I love music and have recently discovered a new artist that I want to share with you. Ren - Hi Ren. This song is powerful and deep. I hope that you love it as much as I do. Best wishes and positive vibes to you all.

[@strangersontheinternet]

Wow. That was a really impressive intro!

[@tom080955]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ From White Rock BC…cheers

[@ReconS3]

You inspire.

[@clayfarnet970]

I thought the fire extinguisher was the hammer for the emergency hatch. 😂😂

[@MrBobVick]

Guess a factory new cross beam is out of the question? Welding aluminum tends to stress the metal around the weld,

[@smplfi9859]

Do a Cape Town tour!

[@billwhitenack1662]

What do you call a garage sale on a boat, aft, transom, cockpit sale?…🤔 cheers guys! Enjoy your episodes!

[@ThatSandersboy]

I put 1 big sink in my boat and I can't believe how much better it is for kitchen stuff.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Stay safe and healthy 😊❤❤

[@BoatingJourney]

Omg!!!! We're watching tonight and right before you mention the electronics, junk...I say to my husband (and we have downsized from a home to a tiny apartment), "hmmmm, Ben sounds like you. You have all those tubs of cables (cat5) what are you ever going to do with tgem?" When next comes on the screen CABLES 😂😂😅

[@milkoberben2963]

Too true

[@gregh1853]

Looking back Ben and i dont mean this as a negative but you have aged....im sure its a huge stress when you have kids and wife in the middle of the ocean with no backup if the SHTF just wjat is between your ears..... I would aged too.....and im 66 going on 85.....like i say its not the age for me its the mileage....ive been a roughneck on an offshore oil rig in late 70's in AK to selling servers for IBM in Toronto....i retired in 2006 right at 50 years old. I would be nervous on a small boat with my Maine Coon cats much less kids etc.....my hats off to you dude you got some guts and steel nerves....your wife does also.....

[@1972xlh]

Never ask that question!

[@donnasingleton6320]

Your story is a story if perseverance, full if highs and lows and for sure, if you traced your roots you would find that you are descended from families that did the very same thing that you are doing now. Its in your genes. Not everyone in your family followed a lifecourse like yours, for what ever reason. Congratulations on your amazing adventure and on raising resilient children.

[@dianegriffith3006]

So is it the timing or what about refit in a boat? I just finished watching Jordan and Desiree and project Atticus and of course Jordan was busy as a bee with the help of his dad while they are in Malta, working on a lot of projects, so it seems like it’s unending. But you all do great videos!!👏👏👏 Happy Sails once you start sailing again.

[@MegaTriumph1]

Bottle cap opener repurposed to Bens office.

[@clearthedek]

Hi Noaha. Really enjoyed that video. You guys are doing a great job. However, the comment about your photo gallery and all the mundane pictures that tell the real story hit home not only as a sailor, but in life in general. So many times I’ve gone to the store and taken a picture of a product and sent it home to my wife saying “ is this right one”. And that is life.

[@lets_go_see_]

always something, just like any home.

[@runemartinguldberg9056]

Mental health. Ashley have a personality made in stone. Always enjoying her self and just smile to what is coming.

[@helen4652]

Hope you have time to visit the West Coast, Winelands and Hermanus. It should be more affordable to fix your Cat in Cape Town with the weaker Rand.🤗

[@davidjones535]

Hay you take a family of four tree quarters of the way around the world and it would start to show on you too lol. She's a good old girl but she is showing her age, enjoy the shore leave.

[@nicholasbowman6067]

Since you guys are in Cape Town, you should go check out Balance catamarans awesome boats

[@joesambrano7634]

🖐😎 fairwinds and a following sea ⚓