Taking a $2.5M CRIPPLED Yacht Over 1,200 Miles - What is it like?

[@fıratgürelli]

@TripSmith, great video and channel! Thank you for sharing your journey. I have just discovered your channel and to my surprise, I saw you were on a Bering! I have been the captain of the B92, covered 12.000 NM in 10 months, including an Atlantic crossing. The boat did great. Sadly though, I had to say goodbye to the boat only a couple weeks ago. After having seen and driven a couple at the shipyard recently, I can say that Berings are truly amazing yachts! One of a kind, even! It really saddens me to see one neglected so much. As impressive as they are built, every boat need attention and love. I am sure in the hands of the right permanent crew, this boat can be restored to its former seagoing glory! Glad you guys made it safe to the dock.

[@Beringyachts]

Thank you, Firat, for your kind words about the Bering 92 and for sharing your journey! We’re glad she served you well across the miles. Wishing you safe travels ahead!

[@Stagga345]

Bering yachts are my favorite when it comes to exploration. I’m working towards owning one day as a retirement gift to myself. I see no issue with this yacht other than poor negligence in maintaining the yacht from the previous owner. It’s just like anything else, car, house, bike, aircraft, if not maintained properly things will eventually break or stop working. I’m not an expert on everything but I do fly planes for a living, but hey that’s just my two cents of this situation when reading the comments.

[@TripSmith]

@@Stagga345 I think you are right about the negligence causing the issues to be bigger than they should have been.

[@pjoi6526]

sorry but a 2019 boat with this many issues is just bad build quality to me. Negligence doesn't stop all these electronics working after 5 years. I have boats from the 70s that are still in working order without too much hassle. They just build stuff like this nowadays and try to make us accept it as normal.

[@Stagga345]

@pjoi6526 Your boats from the 70's that are still in working condition today, I assume, are being used on an almost frequent basis, however giving this boat history with the previous own last I check it was sitting for over two years not being run the way it supposed to be as a yacht. No way can it be the manufacturer problem. It's like your house, for example. If you don't maintain it, to donall the necessary things to uphold the living condition, the house becomes unlivable. It's just common sense.

[@ButterfatFarms]

​​@@pjoi6526sure your 50 year old boats aren't money pits! Cool story bro 😂

[@dasimparmy2289]

​@@pjoi6526It was addressed already owners didn't use her or look after her with maintenance.

[@francus7227]

I have a friend that started like you..... He's been captaining boats for years. Trip.... KZbin is fun and a nice income. But.... The path you just started down is WAY more lucrative. 10's of thousands of multi millionaires want and NEED knowledgeable Captains that have PERSONALITY. You will fit right in. Good luck.

[@TripSmith]

Hey that's cool Francus! Well, I'm not doing it to get rich. I'm doing it as I am genuinely interested and passionate about it. If that leads to something great, wonderful. But I know it will lead me to many opportunities to film interesting things on/around/in the water! Thank you Francus....

[@francus7227]

@@TripSmith It started as a job for my friend too. The facts are the facts.... no poor people have big boats. Your love for it coupled with high work ethics will carry you farther and farther. The toughest part is getting a foot in the door. You're IN bro ! ! ! Keep it going. Plus.... unlike my friend back in 1981.... You have a cheerleading squad rooting for you.

[@nathanankersen4695]

1:58 luxury yacht and Cummins QSBs? 🤐 5:45 love that skiff overtaking a yacht It's truly amazing you got to do this trip. Not a lot of people get to see this happen and you lived it. Awesome!

[@TripSmith]

Yes, certainly amazing and I'm so fortunate to have the opportunity... I saw a lot of skiffs, it was pretty cool! I always made a point to give them an extra personal wave but they probably figured I was some yacht snob LOL Yea, I donno about the power situation there sir....

[@tdiddle8950]

Trip, the place that you started out at and the journey that you've undertaken to arrive at this point is INCREDIBLE! Serious congratulations are in order.

[@TripSmith]

Absolutely! I was incredible.... Thank you for watching and leaving a great comment!

[@aimeeg11]

I spot some South Carolina IOP footage there at 7:07. Nice video!

[@mos3780]

@TripSmith, wow. Quite a video. Thank you. Just subscribed. I understand there were bad systems failures. But how about the hull? Was the structure of this yacht still sound?

[@joshuabanwaree2640]

I haven't followed u in a couple months and , I have the bell notification on. My apologies.. just picked up at this content good stuff tripp!!!

[@chucksmith5002]

That was neat that you got to help deliver that Yacht to its destination glad you had a learning experience. Enjoyed it Trip

[@TripSmith]

Yes it sure was Chuck! Glad you enjoyed it bud!

[@mwrcrft]

Nauti Styles have a walk through of this boat from about the same time it was moved to Florida for repair. It was for sale.

[@joesjourney9986]

Great job Trip! I actually enjoyed this video very much even though there wasn't any springs or sardines, guitar or trip dips! It was like story time and you did great!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Joe! So glad you enjoyed it so!

[@robertparker3580]

great video Trip! what an adventure!...thanks for sharing.I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

[@TripSmith]

Hey glad you enjoyed it Robert! Thank you for watching. We had a good one, hope the same to you and yours!

[@brianking973]

Man I have been waiting on this video! Motivation for me on the treadmill. Thank you

[@TripSmith]

Glad you finally got it! Push it!

[@HopeOfJoe]

WOW‼️ I don’t usually hear of a Bering yacht so disabled. Especially on the 70 [one we are considering] and a 2019 boat with so much wrong. Any idea as to why so many systems were down??

[@NautiGrandpa]

My guess would be because Bering Yachts are junk!!! I've had 3 conversations with owners, they all say the same things " Bering Yachts Are Junk".

[@connannbarbarin3033]

@@NautiGrandpa Really?

[@friedrichmountbatten9910]

This yacht was used as a floating condo with none maintenance.

[@dasimparmy2289]

​@@NautiGrandpaWatch the video instead making false and stupid comments. This was due to lack of care by the owner who didn't take care of there vessel.

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

That was an awesome video to me I'm happy to see that you're expanding your boundaries keep living the dream brother you'll do good

[@TripSmith]

So happy to know you enjoyed it! Yea man, just adventure seeking!

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

Amazing trip Trip and what an adventure. You will remember things like this all your life. Thanks for sharing with us. It is scary however how monster boats like this that are quite new develop so many issues

[@TripSmith]

Oh yea, will remember that forever..... Thanks for coming along and yes, totally crazy all the things that can go wrong with such an incredible vessel.

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

!hat the heck, how did I miss this notification! this would be so fun

[@sunsethomesalesllc6326]

Loving your videos! You are living the life!!

[@TripSmith]

Doing my best! Glad you enjoy them!

[@darploin5071]

I was with a KZbin or when they were filming that yacht after you guys brought it back no wonder the whole boat stunk like fish

[@SuperJlonergan]

when a bridge asks for dimensions the important one is clearance lol

[@kiowa1508]

Good… I thought it was just me😜

[@trent_bassin7379]

Hey trip, I would love to know when your planning your trip the Venice florida area

[@TripSmith]

Well, I'm not actually planning that one yet. But I sure want to!!!!!

[@cariboudave]

seems like this is common with your delivery journey... lol. limping in.. but it seems like fun work and a challenge. cheers

Oh man you guys got it so rough. No autopilot, no Seakeeper not a single luxury. Like Robinson Caruso as primitive as can be. Seriously dude most of us would trade places with you in a heartbeat.

[@mattmacpherson1033]

Wow this is not a video you see anywhere else. All I see are videos about how awesome and great these boats are. They are very complex and detailed pieces of interconnected systems. One electronic system goes down and shuts down a bunch of others.

[@TripSmith]

Yea it's wild..... Thanks for watching!

[@scottmcduff852]

I’m always amazed how many people spend hundreds of thousands or in this case millions on yachts! Only to leave them moored in marinas all over the world unused and never maintained. My marina is full of yachts that in the last 3 years have never moved most of them I’ve never seen anyone on them. Such a waste ☹️

[@nickwinn]

Thrusters are nice but not a requirement when you have duel props in the water.

[@TripSmith]

Agreed

[@darploin5071]

The generator with the panel missing that 1 was totally rebuilt after the major refit that happened to it

[@dang5553]

After this one your making inshore skiffs look way cooler

[@doughboi007]

Do you know if most of the issues are from the factory? This isn't a good look for Bering.

[@TripSmith]

No I don't believe they are from the factory. If you recall I'm the video I mentioned the boat was used as a floating condo and was not properly maintained

[@chiphill4856]

This boat has been mistreated, badly.

[@TomG626]

I’ve been following Bering videos on YT for a while and it was disheartening to hear about all these issues on what is a relatively new ship. What do you think caused all these issues?

[@TripSmith]

Maintenance neglect from a previous owner. It was used as a floating condo from what I was told. This type of vessel has so many intricate systems that need to be used frequently and looked after.

[@overlandnc]

thats a big upgrade from the kayak camping :)

[@TripSmith]

Yea no joke! Fun stuff

[@TChalla007]

I thought Bering (my favorite yacht) has redundant systems. Or maybe that's on the more recent yachts.

[@TripSmith]

Well, they do have some redundant systems. But sometimes even that isn't good enough.

[@dadejazzba402]

I fix machines...just one bad maintenance person before you can turn everything to poop forever on that machine.

[@rudolfpeterudo3100]

Try delivering a Korean river ferry from Pusan Korea to Isla Mujeres (Cancun) With a weather deck height from waterline to weather deck of only 1 Metre (39.5 inches), Now thats hairy

[@user-dk4le1ds1z]

Do you know the year the yacht was launched?

[@ArtVanAuggie]

Bearing icebreaker class? That was tongue in cheek, right?

[@masterful7574]

GPS is nice to have but not needed. Depth sounder nice to have but not necessary. Autopilot is not necessary. Sea keeper is not necessary. Bow and stern thrusters nice to have, but not necessary.

[@TripSmith]

Which is why we made the trip 🙂 But nice to have like you said

[@UncleRicoOSU]

“Back when I delivered yachts we had to row the boat with giant oars and navigate using just the stars! 10,000 miles in the snow, uphill both ways!”

[@kingsmelting1595]

What is this job title? And how does one get into this field?

[@ChristopherSmith-mr9yj]

no wasabi with the bonito?

[@TripSmith]

No, but I wish we had some!!!!!

[@captainsteve5475]

Why are there so many problems with a boat that cost millions?

[@TripSmith]

From the info we had and could tell, the boat had been used basically as a floating condo for a year or two. During this time, there was probably inadequate maintenance carried out on the boat along with the fact that it wasn't being used things just stop working.....

[@captainsteve5475]

Thanks Trip

[@friedrichmountbatten9910]

4 years of bad maintenance

[@ryanleestma]

I was the owner. Never, ever, ever buy a Bering or work with the owner. The boat was poorly designed, poorly built and he wouldn’t stand behind a thing.

[@TripSmith]

@@ryanleestma Hey Ryan.... I was wondering if you would ever see the video. It's unfortunate about the Bering. I saw she was up for sale a while back and Nauti Styles did a video on her. Sorry for your experience. But I am fortunate I was able to be part of the trip down as you learn so much when things aren't perfect. Just got home yesterday from taking a Pershing 9x from Nassau to Destin, FL. Unfortunately we had a random catastrophic failure to one engine and we had to limp her to Lauderdale.... So, another eventful delivery video coming 😂 Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment. I hope.you have found a boat you and the family can enjoy. If I can ever help in any way, let me know.

[@ArtVanAuggie]

​@TripSmith OH come on; even on one engine, you never limp anywhere in a Pershing.

[@iq6840]

Wow, I look at all the KZbin videos and you would think they were flawless!! Was it mostly electrical demons?

[@aktxyz]

I saw she was actually up for auction 1-2 years ago ... is that when you bought her or sold her? Would love to share some Turkish builder stories/nightmares with you.

[@iq6840]

@@aktxyz I'd love to hear them

[@stuomsen5094]

Unbelievable this class of Bering has so many things not working? Is it Bering or owner neglect?

[@ruudkreuger9212]

Apparently the ship was used as a condo and not treated as a ship.

[@sickjohnson]

WOW...that is messed up how bad the ship was. It kind of screams of massive neglect...no? That yacht is like 5 years old...unreal?

[@dasimparmy2289]

Yep owner didn't take care of the her or use it so yep things just stop working as you know.

[@user-tf6ny2kp9mmoon]

GPS or radar failure, what else was there? and the stabilizer ! Bering does not make this equipment! Bering installs and the manufacturer responds! everything has its own guarantee! Everything needs to be serviced!

[@Waveluth]

I find that really hard to believe. Was the boat modified in any way ? Why would all those systems be down? Sounds like it needs some electrical TLC. Did you have ANY electrical work done ?? I’m shocked because Bering has been nothing but stellar with my friends boat. That’s a shame I’m sorry. Bering is a fantastic vessel and they are made like tanks and redundancy is their way. NOT the latter. ✌️🇺🇸

[@jorgetabraue3858]

Great video. My question is why Is this yacht in such bad shape?

[@TripSmith]

Curious about something else? What other aspects about the trip did I not answer? Leave your questions below!

[@LG_Miller]

I might have missed it, but was that a Bonita that you caught and ate?

[@TripSmith]

@@LG_Miller It was a false albacore tuna as best I could tell. ;)

[@JT-xy3dl]

Why not use a shipyard near the origin? Is the cost more important than the risk to the vessel and crew?

[@ghreyy1]

I am corn fused... Bering built the boat in 2019, i know they are located in Turkey. They build the boat and packed it full of systems /components. Why would Bering answer for system failures after 5 years. Was there a warranty? Really ?? The owner said bad design, can you expand on that? I think it is up to the owner to fix those issues. Oh, I own a sailboat 1980 .... manufacturer is out of business...

[@dadejazzba402]

I think 1st owner did squat...2nd owner didn't do due diligence and is bad-mouthing Bering in hopes of getting some freebies.

[@rayfriedman6107]

Not a very high recommendation for Bering--especially since their profile on social media has been so present of late. Curious to here from Alexi on the subject since the owner has disparaged the brand so thoroughly!

[@dasimparmy2289]

The owner didn't look after the boat.

[@darploin5071]

That seems Sub par for bearing yachts Usually they're really high quality producers of yachts I don't understand what the problem was with this one

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

Neglect on maintenance

[@pete7971]

Hey Trip, nice video. I have been watching a lot of your videos, even from 6 years ago. Sometimes I watch them again. Very entertaining. I saw on this video the labels naming the components in the engine room and they were all slipping off. Likely some manufacturing issues played a part as well.

[@iq6840]

What the heck, was the thing struck by lightning. I thought vering made a good yacht.

[@martinbowers852]

would really like to see a comment from Bering, about this mess

[@TripSmith]

Want to see something fun? Look up Nautistyles Bering 2019” here on KZbin. It's the exact same boat after repairs

[@JamesGraham1971]

Was literally working on purchasing a Bering Yacht but after this video. Probably not. Will look for a used Princess or Absolute instead. Thanks for the heads up.

[@friedrichmountbatten9910]

Its not a bering issue its an owner issue

[@fw1421]

Surprising to see a Bering yacht is such poor condition. Bering makes bullet proof yachts. Must have been severely neglected by previous owner.

[@igotbeans]

No they don’t. If you know anything about shipyards you would know to run far, far away from Bering. Very nice marketing team, good design, terrible execution and quality control. They used to be better but now they’re pumping out ships left and right and can’t keep up quality. Owners have listed their customs for years now and no bite. That is, if you are a real person and not one of their marketing team pretending to be unaffiliated (so many of you out there, don’t you have more vague non-information marketing assets to film instead of falsely representing yourself?)

[@dasimparmy2289]

This happened because the owner didn't look after the boat or do maintenance or use it.

[@dasimparmy2289]

​@@igotbeansMust work for Nordhaven. 😂

[@igotbeans]

@@dasimparmy2289 Ew Nordhavn are even worse. It’s Dutch or bust, or rather a busted hull after encountering any minor inconvenience 😂😂

[@igotbeans]

@@dasimparmy2289 Oh btw, there are some pre-2010 ships that have been underserviced that still perform as they should…because they were built to quality. If a new ship falls into disrepair or there are catastrophic failures left and right like this…one has to question if the builder is building a boat or a floating coffin.

[@johnclements1403]

Bonita is bait fish you don't eat it like sushi !!! Just sayin !!!!

[@MIDTOWNE1]

I know things break even that cost $2.5 million but this sure isn't a good look for Berring Yachts and not that I could ever afford them I like their yachts and company as well as the founder. He seems to be a really personable guy, but there is A-LOT of things wrong with this boat.

[@TripSmith]

Yea.... I don't know enough to speak on who may be at fault for the issues more. The previous owner neglecting maintenance or Bering.

[@chiphill4856]

Boats are funny things. The builder builds the hull and then install various systems made by others. It sounds like this boat's issues are third party components. Installation can be done incorrectly, however and it's hard to be 100% sure. Maintenance is another huge factor. All of the systems mentioned need to be maintained properly to continue to function. If a boat sits too long, maintenance disappears and systems suffer. The chunk out of the propeller was probably from an object strike. All-in-all it sound like this boat has been mistreated badly. IMHO.

[@aktxyz]

@@chiphill4856 the key is quality components and systems to begin with, then properly installed, with attention to access, with attention to inevitable maintenance ... and then proper ongoing maintenance of course

[@850OVERLAND]

Trip dip? Did I miss it? Did you miss it?

[@TripSmith]

You didn't miss it, but I did... Just wasn't the best time for one ;) Next round!

[@850OVERLAND]

@@TripSmith I totally understand!

[@malpi_6167]

i don't understand why you had all these systems down, why ?

[@cigarmann]

Hmmmmmm....looks like a Bering.....

[@TripSmith]

She is ;) Bering 70

[@SuperJlonergan]

you can save some time in the morning....those are newer electronically controlled, they wont start without proper oil levels so you wasting your time there!

[@conradlogan5201]

While that may be technically correct - that sort of practice is likely how this specific boat ended up in such poor shape { not to mention simple safety concerns}

[@JenkinsB]

Man, that boat mfg sounds like a freakin crap company. That or the owner (previous or current) beat the whiz outta of it...

[@TripSmith]

I don't know..... From what I've heard, they make good boats. This was hull #1 for that model so a bit of a learning curve. Also, supposedly, the previous owner might have used it as a floating condo and neglected maintenance?

[@lutomson3496]

a yacht with a few systems down is not some kind of crippled crap what clickbait..it isnt being towed its running on its own power this happens every day

[@TripSmith]

That's a matter of opinion. Some would say it's not wide to even move it, some would be in your camp. I get comments both ways

[@AtoZImprvts.]

Well if one thing I got out this video is don't buy a Beiring Yacht! You should send this video to another you tuber Naughti Styles , they're having a 70' yacht built right now..🤔🤔

[@TripSmith]

@@AtoZImprvts. Funny thing, pretty sure they did a walkthrough of this exact boat after it got out of the yard 🫣.

[@friedrichmountbatten9910]

There is one thing you might learn out of the video: never buy a boat which is poorly serviced

[@TripSmith]

@@friedrichmountbatten9910 Yep, that's the secret

[@scottfortune9016]

You are NOT a chef trained in cutting fish. LOL

[@CombatDoc54]

It's called a "stabilizer".

[@johntomko2946]

So the boat rocks like a boat should, and you had to steer it like a regular boat. Wow, so hard... tell me what it is you do again?

[@chiphill4856]

Hand steering 1200 miles is exhausting.

[@johntomko2946]

@chiphill4856 I am sure it is. Sucks when your job is actually work.

[@aktxyz]

When off shore if you watch the adjustments the auto pilot does to keep you on track ... it is non stop adjusting ... very very tiresome to do by hand ... you might think you drive 10hrs in your car and it's the same ... nope it is not the same at all