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[@samholmes348]

Dan you should've been a teacher/educator. That was incredibly impressive

[@restlessperson5258]

He is a teacher/educator. KZbin is the means of delivery. (You are the same Sam.)

[@bdevil27]

Hello Uma shipmates. I am a 61 yo Aussie man. Today, by accident, I watched your very first vlog, 26May 2015. This video took me way back to my early 20's, when I started my sailing adventure. As I grew up on a farm, I knew early on, I wanted to see so much of the world. At 18 yo, I joined the Aussie airforce. But there was not enough adventure there for me. Then I wondered, how can I see the world. After watching a news real on some guys sailing across the Pacific on a balsa wood boat (yes it floated great), I too got the inspiration to something very similiar. At 26yo I went searching for a boat and like you, knew very little about boats and sailing and mechanics and building and all the rest. As luck would have it, I found an Islander 36, a sloop, for sail at a great price. Then all the hard work started, to change a 6 birth into only one bedroom. When I first purchased the I-36, I was single, but during the build, I met and married my wife. Now as we started our sailing life, we managed to increase our family. So there needed to be other bunks for our 2 children. Around the world we travelled, 28 times, with the children on board. Teaching them as we went, as well as their own learning experiences. My sailing days ended 4 yrs ago, with the passing of my wife. Our children, now in their 30's, are settled with their own families, not sailing, but that was another part of their upbringing. If in our days, we had the internet and vloging etc, things could have been much better, at least financially. I have never regetted anything along the way. Obtaining my 2 doctorates, one whilst at sea, our 2 children obtaining their own degrees, when living on the boat. Life was and still is so full of things to do and see, that even now, I am contented to buy my first "couch" with my new wife and now 2yo daughter as we live in the Philippines. My new wife and daughter have been going thru our 2mil pictures, seeing where I have been most of my life. Enjoy your travels and hope your troubles are only little things and keep on sailing. Thank you.

[@isnoo1]

Oh what a journey you have been on. I can relate in wishing we had had the cameras/internet etc back in the day of our particular traveling journey. But I have the memories...........

[@chankwong9911]

An amazing life you've got ! Mind if I ask how did you make a living to support the family while you're sailing ?

[@paulcampbell7518]

Amazing story - Would love to know more about your adventures!

[@janetplanet09]

Bruce, it is time to write your memoirs of your time at sea. You can even do installments on a vlog with photos from that time. Much success to you.

[@bdevil27]

@@chankwong9911 How did we support ourselves. If at 26 yo, with no sailing experience, then putting a boat together and go world sailing, well, nothing becomes too hard. Many thousands of jobs along the way. As all UMA style sailors know, living off the ocean, is a massive plus, during the leaner times. By age 30 and with my 2nd doctorate, I felt (knew) I could do almost anything, just have put in the hard work. I have worked trawlers, been a tutor (many times, not just to my own children), learn & taught, several languages (which always comes in handy), had my fair share of working on farms (along the way). To be honest, obtaining money, for our living style, was never an issue or hard to come by. As long as I was still able to provide for my family, especially schooling for my children, nothing was ever to hard. NO, there was NEVER any bad or illegal work, all hard and honest labour. Being born/raised on a farm, showed / taught me how to be a humble person and having a happy go-lucky nature, I made friends so easily and many lasted a very long time. Be true to yourself and your beginings in life, be kind, honest and truthful to all you meet and life will give back so much more, especially when you least expect the kindness of others.,,,, Hope that answered your question.

[@BillB23]

The neatness of your installation is a testament to the amount of skull sweat that went into the job. 90% of most jobs is the prep that makes the last 10% look and work well. Very nicely done! (The videography and editing ain't too shabby either.)

[@WalkingOnWaterALifeAfloat]

I don’t know what’s more impressive, your combined brain power to add these additions or that even after following you for 15+ months I’m still amazed at how you’ve made the inside of Uma seem like it’s a 50 footer. Uma is the modern day Dr Who’s Tardis.

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Another exemplary video. Thank you to you both. I think *Spectra* should use this video for their promotions and pay you royalties 😉

[@jamesceastep8874]

You took a VERY tedious and technically challenging planning and implimentation process, and presented an animated, upbeat, well photographed and fun summary for us to kinda appreciate the process. Well done, but we want more Kika!

[@Smilliztho]

You got to love their positivity. After being face with having to rip apart their whole salon, or living room really, many sailors would swear and complain and KZbin sailor would make a whole video about the hardships of living on a boat but Kika just yells “It’s going to be like Tetris!!!” and Dan chimes in with “yeah!!” and a laugh!

[@steinjohansen3142]

Don´t mean to be a joykillier, but seriousely? If you for more than 5 years had to relay on other people to drink a glass of water or wash your hair, would you react negative to move everything you own (and even pay 10k) to be independed?

[@mfritch]

Mycket bra. Det är absolut sanningen.

[@DougABirnbaum]

Tip for soldering two loose wires; take a spray can cap like spray paint. Cut two slices into either side of the cap which will pinch and hold the wires as well as catch loose solder!

[@nadnosneb]

Great job! Uma's come a long way, a real show case of what planning, talent, and time can achieve.

[@SilentStorm_5]

Well said sir. They have the best refit in the KZbin boating community. IMO (but it’s also a fact😉)

[@MrBcummings8521]

@@SilentStorm_5 its definitely a fact. From what it was to what it is now. They would make a killing redesigning and refitting old s.v.

[@I-0-0-I]

Regarding the intro: you guys are freaking adorkable. I love it.

[@SilentStorm_5]

“adorkable”.......oh I am using that one! But I promise to tell people when I use it that I got it from “Some Person” so you get the credit for it still😉😂🤣

[@haydenlysinger1705]

This👆

[@marcryvon]

@@SilentStorm_5 Yep ! A new word, *adorkable* ! 🤣🤣🤣 Love it !

[@Davidcallard]

You guys are amazing! You took a very basic boat and over the years you have transformed Uma into something else so unique and special that I'm sure that even if she could be duplicated ,which she can't be because you can't copy the most important part - the spirit of the people who made her, it would probably cost megabucks to do. In short, Uma is special, just like her owners!

[@marcryvon]

That's a sweet comment David and so true ! For unknown reason, I missed or rather, forgot this video 10 months ago. 😱 Our loving kids here are awesome. So bright ! And seeing them having so much fun together is heart warming. I simply love them ! ❤️

[@qzlz1969]

Dan & Kika, I stumbled across your videos out of curiosity of what life is like living on a sailboat. My first video I saw was with Dan during the hurricane and since then I've been watching many of your videos and I just want to say that the life you both live and share together is something to be truly desired. Not only is the connection you both share is inspiring but the life that you guys live...simple, joyful and adventurous is amazing. The way you live your life and capture it for us to see and enjoy has been a really nice experience for me personally while on lockdown and during these crazy crazy times. Thank you both of you for your work and allowing me to join your adventures through these videos!

[@imortalmichael1]

i watched this twice - it made me happy

[@eddieohearn17]

Not smoke test ... we call it ground hog test. When you turn it on and there is a flash and you see you shadow that means 6 more weeks of electrical work.

[@johnkeegan6646]

Perfect title. Dan is the best planner and utilizer of limited space that I have ever seen. Well done, Dan the Man!

[@michelleharp]

The amount of planning that you guys do before attacking a project is awesome to watch. Being a borderline OCD planner myself I can appreciate the entire labeling system! There is nothing more satisfying than being organized.

[@andywindy]

Your foresight and planning always pleasantly surprises me, and your attention to detail of minimal but achievable access for servicing and repair/replacement of components really is a joy to watch. As someone who has been a Field Service Engineer for over 40 Years, and due to retire in a few short weeks, you two give me faith that there are still folk out there who can plan ahead and do things right the first time. Oh, and just as importantly, I've said it before and I'll say it again, Never Grow Up, Grown-Ups are Boring!

[@geraldanderson7576]

Your channel is now my number 1 sailing channel. Every video shows love of life.

[@_instabil]

Your level of professionalism is frightening.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Dan KNOWS stuff! But then, he also grew up where his parents did things for themselves. Self reliance is not something that you learn in a day or two. I love everything that he does. I love watching "boat projects" on all the sailing channels. They inspire me to learn more. My electronics ability is low. Gotta learn it!

[@SilentStorm_5]

Uwe C. Beyer.....you don’t like scary movies at all then do you? 😂🤣

[@marcryvon]

@@rickkwitkoski1976 Coming from a very tight means family, I learned early to make do with non-existing "budget".If I wanted something, I had to figure out how to earn or build it. No choice. My Dad had a very tough infancy, loosing his well doing father but killed from the dreaded Spanish flue in the early 1920s. He showed me everything, making out something useful if not a necessity out or fixing other people "garbage". I never forgot Dad's deed of not waisting stuff, food or else. I had quite a succesful life so far, at 68 y.o. But still never waste nothing still worth fixing. Daniel and lovely Kika started with no money but with a barely floating 50 + years lump of fiberglass. Look ai it now ! A North Atlantic 😱 crossing craft ! A feat by itself, a high tech jewel now ! These talented but also oh so determined kids are my heroes. Some day, they will be marvelous parents. Showing their children the true values of life and self reliance. In short, I love those two marvelous human beings ! ❤️

[@axeell92]

You’re talking about a man that said “what if i curve the tip a little bit” while his girlfriend was on her knees 😀😂 Im joking obviously

[@seaschool_]

This is a brilliant example of the reality of retrofitting equipment onto boats; you really have to be a designer as well as the installer. Well done for making what was a really technical upgrade so interesting and packed full of useful info.

[@fafnorcal]

You could not have done this without the long-term vision you developed from the very beginning of your renovation. You are rightfully proud of your accomplishment.

[@lexylexylexy1234]

Its incredible to imagine how many hours of reading and research you did for this upgrade! Bravo.

[@busog97641]

I don't know if I am allowed to say this on *EVERY* one of your videos but you two are AMAZING!!!

[@graemeh2634]

You both are just an amazing couple and boy do you suit each other... its so pleasing to watch you both working together and acting the goat together.. very refreshing... luv ya both

[@duncan.5228]

I am in awe of what you have done to your boat. Carefully, one job at a time, planned to perfection. You easily have the most attractive, modern, livable, workable sailboat on KZbin. And you are both such likeable, genuine folks. Well done.

[@Bob8091]

Definitely, the man that can. I'm incredulous at the level of practical skills and knowledge displayed.

[@michaelwinn3329]

The great thing about connecting it yourself is in the future when you need to replace / repair a part you will not need an outside repairman, you can do it yourself. Great job ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐

[@TGSamantha091]

Water maker $10k. Installing to fit your boat/needs.. priceless.. Another awesome project.. Bravo Zulu

[@rayoster2872]

Amazing attention to detail. The architect schooling is at work. Well done.

[@christopherstube9473]

Ja, they probably could be trusted with the logistics of a fast tracked building project because they know how to think through everything before they get into it.

[@tomriley5790]

Dan I'm so jealous, often wished I had 4 arms when fixing stuff :-)! 2 heads probably helps too :-)! More seriously great video and a great job! It is lovely and quiet isn't it! Really impessive energy efficiency and cost effectiveness! Perfect install - as always very impressed! Thank you for making the Magic happen Kika!

[@timmackey2896]

I pretty much fix everything in my home and yards including adding and wiring greenhouse waterfalls etc., and get bummed out when I can’t readily get parts or complications arise. I can’t imagine trouble shooting everything you do in a TIGHT space in sub freezing weather. Your the MacGyver of sailboats, both of you, with the most stoic but serene and good natured attitudes I have ever seen. If the world had a third of your “can do” attitude we would be much better off!

[@michiellombaers3198]

"Labeling everything" is key to successful projects. Cool music this episode!

[@bacca71]

An excellently produced video featuring a clear explanation of a bit complicated project that seemed simple. My favorite part though was the extra pair of gesticulating hands beside Dan's head, somehow telling a different story than his mouth was. Best and most upbeat teamwork on KZbin, hands down.

[@chuckm.5032]

"open close" label made me smile!! LOVE it!!

[@williambunting803]

That is great confirmation on the power consumption, 3 watt hours per liter of water. That is fabulous. I shower every day aboard in 20 to 30 liters of water. I have a high school friend whose family bathed every day in water from a wood chip heater. They would gather up some sticks outside and that is all it took for steaming hot water. Mind you that was in Australia where it rains eucalyptus sticks continuously, and water only occasionally. So all sustainable living with all comforts is doable. Side bar: I have a switch on my toilet masserator so I can run it in reverse. I found that the masserator does a far better job running backwards while still pumping out but more slowly. The next step is to take some of the watermaker brine into that two flush “holding tank”, add an ioniser, and you are getting close to minimally polluting head flushing (with the consumption of a small amount of electricity).

[@maxnex7676]

When you swirl a glass of wine the (want for a better word) residue on the side of the glass is called "legs", it is a fair indication of the amount of alcohol the wine has, the slower and more prominent the "legs", the higher the alcohol content.

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Yep - stole the words right outta my mouth…

[@michaelsamuel4159]

That's a pretty thorough install Dan. Amazing!

[@Barbreck1]

LOVE that watermaker! Way to go, Spectra... and Dan!

[@svvoyager]

Did you install a Spectra way three valve on the product line before the tank? This valve is used to test the salinity of the product before you put it into your tank but more importantly to see if the product water has any odor (rotten eggs). Do not know if Spectra changed their manual but they used to say if you had this odor to change the filters. Do not bother to change the filters, just open the valve and dump the water into the bilge, sink, or bucket for 4-5 minutes and the odor will go away. Also do not throw away your filters when they get dirty they can be cleaned and re-used. I have filters with 1000+ hours and still work. I have a Spectra Newport 400 with 2874 hrs. and been cruising Mexico since 2010.

[@mikeray7378]

Awesome documentary of the complete install. Very impressed !!

[@lincolngrayson1013]

Good video, here in Texas we buy our drinking water as well as pay for city water and utilities which add up to about $750/yr. We use about $10.00 a week for drinking and cooking. So for total water use a year is $1,270 and for 10 years is $12,700, and no matter what day it is my view out my back door is the same. I think you have a good deal!!!

[@srcastic8764]

You might want to consider getting a final filter after your tank to filter out tank impurities and an ultraviolet system just before your faucet to kill any bacteria or viruses that make their way into your tank, because your tanks are perfect breeding grounds for that. Check out the video on Gone with the Wynns’s channel about their water system about that. They’re really smart about that. . Also, a remineralizing filter to add minerals back to the water that are stripped by the water maker to improve taste is a good idea if you want, and is easy and not terribly expensive.

[@nickruiz7608]

Thank u both! Your channel has been a complete positive to any negative. Can’t wait for spoiler alert! 😳👍🏾😉😁😁

[@edrosenberger6947]

This is an outstanding how to install and how it works manual by Dan! I love that he is able to tear new things apart and reinstall the parts in separate places.....and it still works! Thank you for this great video!!

[@lucylou5766]

Dan, you are the man with a plan! Wow, what a perfect demo of the system, its instal and configuration. If this is the standard of editorial content about equipment we can expect, suppliers should be clamouring to offer you at the very least a big discount but realistically, a few favours. Your preplanning and attention to detail is outstanding too.

[@paulhellewell8762]

KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA, KIKA....now it's hammered into my 'little grey cells' as my hero Hercue P. would say....er what's your partner's name.....errrr oh yes DAN the Man. ROTFLMAO. You two are the hardest working duo in most of these sailing videos. I've just viewed and saved your electric engine refit and now this one again. I truly enjoy the details that you go into, you are both teachers of those of us who wouldn't know a stern from an aft (the pointy bit from the blunt end) of a sail boat. I also enjoy watching you two mull over how you plan to refit anything in your vessel. I realize that you rarely video your discussions of the multiple plans that you both go over to come up with one that works the best and if you ever get a bigger vessel (I hope UMA doesn't take offence at my comment), you two will have a vessel with so much room and the ability to conform any system to your precise and most efficient way of looking at systems that it'll be the showcase (Galaxy Sailboat...using SNG terms) on the ocean. GREAT work you two dynamos, keep up the great work and videos.

[@felipealcabri]

I'm so happy Uma is improving day by day. Can't wait to see what the future holds for her!

[@loda9510]

once again am amazed at how much you do yourself and creative

[@richardp1522]

Hello from YYC. The watermaker was a longtime coming for Uma but as per usual you were totally up to the task. So nice to see your commitment to making do with the existing potable water system until other more pressing projects were complete. So many others must have it all from day one simply because they don't possess the ability to prioritize, plan and simply make the best of what they have like you obviously do. As per usual your upfront investigation and planning prior to procuring and installing of major upgrade components eg electric sail drive has and will continue to pay dividends for as long as Uma continues to sail the globes waters. Kudos to great teamwork and completion of another project, Uma has certainly benefited from your education it shows in the details. Can't wait to see what boat upgrade project is next and of course more adventures.

[@alisinwanderland]

Oh my gosh, could you two be any cuter? That water maker company should sponsor you...I don't even own a boat and I want one of those...lol! Dan, my brain hurts just listening to all the technical details you know about the install. I so admire your organization, knowledge, experience, resourcefulness, and eagerness to get stuck in and figure it all out. Makes a van build feel like playing with tinker toys. There was a moment there of hyperventilation on my part while imagining myself trying to do what you do and getting stuck in the tight spaces with no-one to come rescue me. Also, great job as always Kika with the videography and editing. You tell such a great story and I am always sad when the video is over. Can't wait for you to enjoy your first $10,000 glass of water at sea. Great title!!!

[@operator0]

I think Spectra did sponsor them. It may not have been 100% free, but I doubt they paid full price.

[@Jahdoh]

I enjoyed watching Kika’s water maker being installed by the help (Dan), but this episode’s music invaded my mind. Red Parker - "Watch Me Now". I could not help but move with a body that doesn’t move much (I’m a quad). My head was bobbing and goose necking to the beat. Thanks for another cool video from the ambassadors of the ocean. Sailing Uma

[@svshootingstar]

I made 10's of thousands of gallons of high quality water, and probably half of it in some pretty disgusting harbors. Fortunately the 20 and 5 micron pre-filters can be scrubbed with a long bristle brush in a bucket of fresh water to get multiple cycles from them before finally discarding them for new filters. Beautiful, well though out installation guys!

[@victorywon1138]

You guys are professionals and quite the installers.

[@johnkruton9708]

With your boat crammed to the gills with all your perfect upgrades I can see why docking gingerly and being cool while sailing along is necessary. I would die if I had done all this work to have some other knucklehead hit me or I hit the dock and smashed my work......you guys are amazing....!!!

[@donaldmaywald8937]

If there is ever a museum of boat technology and design Uma will be the center piece exhibit.

[@nonnayourbsns1001]

a normal person couldn't afford a lot of these upgrades. but I am glad you two are making a go of it.

[@SailingUma]

Define “normal”

[@samthompson4698]

Your videos are among the best on KZbin! Great subject matter, excellent pace, amazing delivery and chemistry is “the best”!! Continue to enjoy your life journey and always live an honest life.

[@EricEversonArtAndDesign]

That is one beautiful, well thought out install. Impressive!

[@jimpeg1627]

Just another reason why i love this channel. Keep it going Dan and Kika

[@brianlavigne1640]

Dan, the master of everything. Great videos

[@robertw1524]

Totally Professsional: research, engineering, installation, comprehensive explanation and image capture. The most interesting and entertaining documentary I’ve ever seen. Bravo to excellence on all levels !

[@billkaroly]

You two are force to be reckoned with.

[@mikeyc181]

Excellent video describing the whole process, well done !!

[@larrymacaluso9051]

It's clear to me that you did ALL your home work, your knowledge is impressive and your ability is obvious, excellent job on the modifications and installation of this water maker.

[@Kariwable]

The digital editing and creative boat repairs are really really fun to watch/learn

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

Superbly engineered, Dan. I am in awe at your understanding and explanation of how it all works. Your water is basically free from here on in. Well done!

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

A job very well done. A perfect example of the 5 "P's" of life. "O" yea. Kika, you need to give Dan a "Huge" Hug. He's been a very good guy. God Bless.

[@jamesa702]

Once again - a creative pinnacle overcome delightfully,

[@Lighthouse6b]

You may want to add a back flow protector on your brine hose. I found it was a good idea to pull a light line along with hoses and wires on a long passages just in case you need to add another hose or wire without having to take the boat apart. Be sure to carry a lot of extra filters!

[@SailingUma]

The unit has a check valve built in to prevent back flow. But it’s also plumbed we’ll above the waterline and into a drain the exits above the waterline, so there isn’t much chance of pulling a siphon.

[@naomitakimoto7295]

Dan is (as always he has been) pretty impressive the way he’s talking to the camera while working on these projects ... as if he’s a professional technology professor or TV anchor personnel/reporter. All these his segments are always very informative as well as fun to watch because he really knows what he’s talking about. Anyways, I love their channel and can’t wait for the next episode ❤️

[@k.4057]

love the music this episode! you guys always create amazing content! Hope you're enjoying the warm weather 😎😄👍🏻

[@sailingoctopus1]

Of all the equipment on my boat the watermarked is the one I love the most. It is the second closest thing to magic I know (Google is the first).

[@banyameadow8864]

Congratulations for having your own selfmade fresh water onboard! If you have ever manually filtered water by yourself you know how much time and effort it needs. So now you can enjoy every single drop of water! Very nice! And, by the way, the music is awesome 👏🏻!

[@klazyy641]

Self installed, maybe. He may be creative in diverting lines, etc, but I doubt if any one person could do all the engineering and manufacturing of such a complicated piece of equipment to be able to call it 'selfmade'. No small sailing vessel should be w/o one, for sure.

[@roadboat9216]

You definitely made the right choice! Great video! Well done job of describing the Spectra. I installed one of the very early units on my boat. All electronics consisted of an on/ off switch! Everything was manual and worked great. We had a 44 ft boat so a lot more room and access. Yes, it works in really crappy water. You just need to clean the prefilters more. We made water in a filthy small bay in Mexico near Guatemala border. The river that fed into it had dead pigs floating into the little bay! Yes we drank that water for 2 months as our transmission went out and we had to get it rebuilt. (Great job and at tenth of what would have cost in the states) We never had a problem. I’m in my late seventies now and still alive!! Another thing that most people don’t realize is that most other water makers won’t work well at all in cold water and water as cold as there, probably wouldn’t work at all. The physics of the Clark pump are quite different that the “ brute force” types. I was a Specra Technition and have repaired many out there cruising. although they are quite dependable, it is a complex device and many people are not as capable as you guys are. Again, great choice for many reasons, the biggest is the efficiency. Amazing. And quiet. Enjoy.

[@gedanst1]

I just can't stop admiring your skills and ability to do all your work. it is a delight to watch how you calculate and do everything from start to finish. Hmm..After all ... let's just say that even Kika has a role here and there.. :)

[@EvanRoyale]

I love how you can nerd out on stuff like this. That is exactly how I would be in this situation

[@donaldjiruska1808]

You never cease to amaze with your professional quality DIY projects. Bravo! Whenever you grow weary of travel, you have options.

[@Marvin_Maverick]

Good work! Looks like the one, most important tool you need is a headlamp!! It's involved in every of your repair-/build-videos. Look for one that uses 18650-Cells. They have much more energy than AA-Cells and even much much much more than AAA-Cells. This may become handy and might be mandatory in case of an emergency. Look for a good brand like Olight, Fenix, Armytek, Nitecore, ThruNite or Acebeam. Don’t go for the cheap ones. BlackDiamond might be ok. But, believe me: It doesn’t compare to “the real ones”. Only downside might be the lack of good red light. In this territory the BlackDiomond’s are without concurrence, as far as I know. And maybe you need a better soldering iron. I can recommend the TS100. It looks verry tiny, but it has plenty of power. And you can run it from 24V DC! Your good work deserves good tools!!

[@nixl3518]

This was the funnest “instructional” video I have ever seen! Thanks a lot I look forward to your other inspirations! :-)

[@joer8854]

That first small pump looks like a D5 pump used by people for computer water cooling. They use them because they are so reliable so you should be pretty good if it is. They are sold by many companies, but they are all made by the same manufacturer. They aren't cheap compared to other pumps but much more reliable.

[@spinnaker5514]

Dan, Once again your engineering genius shows thru. What an amazing system and it's clear you understand exactly how it works even though I can barely follow it. You guys are still amazing and I never get tired of your videos! Question....do you ever fight? You seem to get along and work together so well.

[@christopherstube9473]

Very entertaining and skillfully designed. We will suffer for the time being only seeing Kika's cheerful visage in the guest appearances, but Dan's presentation was concise and informative.

[@donnelson4140]

Great tuba score!

[@_Willem_]

I have sailed on ocean going Dutch tugboats and also on pipe laying barges and we never run the watermaker in harbors, we always shut them down about 10 miles from land, because of sand or pollution in the coastal waters.

[@TheOlandex]

Dan you are one seriously bright guy! I mean, I get that you don't necessarily put all the trials and tribulations on the vids, but seriously man - you are something else! If you guys ever get back to Halifax NS I could really use your help on my boat! Congrats on your $10,000K water - well deserved!

[@upkpoxer]

Thanks for sharing! Love your positive energy and enthusiasm! Stay safe!

[@scottelliott6900]

I’m just trying to keep you in sight, you set the boat upgrade game high

[@thomasceurvorst1899]

I'm always impressed at how well you think a project out. From your interior build, your cabinet making oh, all your electronics you always do it professionally. You do good work

[@christicarter1895]

Congratulations! You have an endless supply of water! I know you all are so proud and happy to have that.

[@clarisd]

Totally Geeking on the tech videos and go back often to review them! Great vid! and Yup, all that planing has paid off. The fit into all spaces in a word, "perfect" also what happened with the leak? Was it a bur or.....? I watch a channel for yacht electrical engineers and Dan you would totally geek out, I would love to know the difference of the safety between the diesel systems for electiral generation and your very clean and efficient systems, you have custom built! Seems also you planned all around draw and capacity! Well done! Dan the fact that you actual put those explanations that are electrial into simpler terms than the other channels aids someone like me in understanding better! Also then I can geek out! So for me in atempting to understand the power plants yachts, even small yachts use, is far more difficult than I imagined, yet worth knowing. Also I never knew how dangerous those plants are, how many deaths and shorts and fires! Again thank you both for your channel, truly a balance of all sorts of info, fun and sailing

[@robertlambert1501]

great video as always, I think your the only couple out there cruising that can make plumbing an entertaining topic, Dan your ability's to adapt or redesign or what ever you call it is amazing, I always look forward to your videos great work.ty

[@twob850]

You two are great together. Kika, always encouraging and Dan, I dig the electrical tape band aid! Congrats on the new water maker success!

[@karid.4371]

This video has reaffirmed my belief that Dan can build anything. Amazing and Soooo organized. Even if I ever could fig out such a thing( HiGHLY DOUBTFUL) it wld definitely leak and have a GIANT tangle of wires! Seriously amazing work.

[@sario22152]

Now I understand how precious water is thank you for the video.

[@00708046]

Your system is probably better thought out than any system on a newly fabricated boat . Great work ! -19° then 9° then blizzard outside ... Very Canadian like weather . Take care guys ! All the best !

[@agecon2246]

Great narrative, great video. You two are fast becoming an important source for all who are inspired to ocean sail. Keep it up.

[@tashaallen8760]

Dan.. the “King of Tinkering” 🤣... Dapper Dan does his jobs well. 👍🏽 Bravo you 👏🏽. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@alanmoore2197]

A serious development project again! love it (though the travel/tour episodes are also good in their own way).

[@adriangray31]

Great! really pleased it is all in and running! That glass costs $10,000 but the next 10,000 gallons will be free!!! Keep in touch guys!

[@johannestejder4469]

Best sailingvlog when it comes to boatwork!