Drunken Boat Repairs in Exotic Places! E128

We travel from Bimini to Highbourne Cay, with stops in Chub Cay and Nassau. We send a diver down to retrieve lost sunglasses and all six of our air conditioners stop working. But hey, we are in the Exumas!
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Our Story:
My name is Ed, I am an ex-muscian, turned politician, turned tax account, who now imagines himself a sea-captain. Lyn, is an ex-model, turned photographer and the love of my life.
We have spent the last three years traveling on our 65' Hatteras Yacht and it has been terrifying. We have faced down storms, been stranded at sea, towed off shoals and run aground by careless boaters.
But it has been magical as well. We have explored places known only by those who travel by water, met incredible people along the way, and learned so much about boating - and even more about ourselves.
And to think - until three years ago, Lyn, and I, never even owned a boat.
We met when we were 21. I was a starving musician, on my way To Los Angeles to starve some more. Lyn was a model, waitressing tables and dreaming of adventure. We went on our first date to the Jersey Shore, and spent the night on a boat her father was restoring. That date has never ended.
We traveled the country together, and settled for a few years in Hollywood, where she discovered her love for photography, and I discovered that music was not going to be my career. We put down roots in Bucks County Pennsylvania. We built a house together, raised three children and became your typical American family. She opened a photography business and I opened an accounting firm.
On a vacation to Key West, we met a woman who lived on her boat. She had been an emergency room nurse for many years but decided she had had enough. She sold everything, bought a boat and sailed to Florida. We were fascinated. It seemed so romantic, so us. The seed was planted.
Flash forward a few years and the children are grown. Lyn retired from photography and sold her business. And me, well, I was only working three months out of the year and looking for a new adventure.
So, we bought our first boat. A Carver 355. No experience, and completely clueless. We hired a captain to bring us to our local marina and we were determined to learn how to operate her. We practiced in an empty marina for a couple of days and then, we just went for it! We figured, if we liked boating as much as we imagined, we would trade up to our dream boat. Two years later we did just that.
This video vlog is our story. Boating has become our passion. We invite you to share this journey with us, as we explore the waterways of the Atlantic and Caribbean, having the time of our lives, while "Trying Not To Sink."
Cheers!
Ed and Lyn.

[@tripletripleman]

So glad you post the maintenance stuff along with all the fun stuff learning a ton from your videos. Keep up the good work captain and first mate

[@kevininasia]

Same here.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We try to show the reality of owning a boat.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

"Vaccine card?" Nope, not me!

[@timothyjones6601]

My dad told me anything worth having is not easy and y’all are very inspirational.Thank you for your videos I enjoy them all

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You are so welcome

[@budlyons132]

Gotta love Gumby swinging in the breeze.

[@festerofest4374]

The subtle Roger Out at the end of the intro made my day! Awesome trip update, you two!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bradh7472]

awesome fun guys! Happy you got the air fixed. LOL

[@bidask123]

That was a roller coaster of entertainment! Nice editing.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@festerofest4374]

OMG…. I’m 7:50 in and the best team Roger Out since the earlier days of your channel! Respect!

[@bayardtaylor2990]

Your hair. Looks so much better

[@unclemuir]

You showed the two super yachts the Lonian and the Hodor at 19:30. Both of those ships have been anchored off the coast of Newport Beach Ca. for the last 2 weeks. Amazing how far some of these ships travel. Their launches are 55ft..

[@tryingnottosink9107]

My understanding is the Hodor is the support boat for Lonian. Guess the main boat wasn't big enough for all the toys!

[@jwyzdm]

If you make your bed every morning, when it seems everything is going wrong, you can tell yourself you did one thing right today, you made the bed. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Sorry for the late reply. You tube is terrible about organizing messages and somehow I missed yours. So true! We makes our bed every morning (or afternoon) while traveling on the boat. It is a rule that we always follow. It reminds me to be disciplined while on the water.

[@jschultz1981]

Wish you were our Snap on Guy!! ha ha

[@brentloftis3746]

Really enjoyed this episode. Nice job filming. Fun trip. 👍

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@viperscratchoffs]

Another cool video 👍👍 always enjoy watching 👍👍 I ve been a supporter when you got your hatteris and learning to be a captain it's been interesting have a great night 👻🙋

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for following along!

[@marktheshark7754]

Don’t be hard on yourself Captain Ed. Every mechanic has a similar “sea cock” story. Sometimes we get so deep into the big macro picture, we sometimes forget the small and simple details.

[@landrum3893]

One of your best episodes! Great job and great fun.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dabuya]

My man! Martinis forever. You keep a cool head in the midst of trouble after a night out. You’re my inspiration. Cheers

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I appreciate that!

[@michiganengineer8621]

Yeah, that would have been a "D'oh!" moment for sure, but a fairly easy one to make too. Just happy getting the A/C going again was a "free" repair!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It was, but I was happy to have the problem solved!

[@larrydicenzo3826]

Another great video, thanks 😊. I did not know you had to ask the harbor master permission to enter. I also don't understand people who give you a thumbs down???

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks! We usually get 98-99% thumbs up. Which is very high for You Tube, so we are happy.

[@jimcathcart5116]

It’s turtle grass it floats all over the Caribbean

[@edwardguzik4282]

I love it , real people really good times, take care and travel well 🙂

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks!

[@davidmilitz2275]

Had the same issue a few weeks ago. I keep a small wetvac on board now...cleaning strainers is a piece of cake now!!!...and yes EVERY boater has done the "forgot to open the damn strainer seacock back up!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Good idea!

[@edwardhartman8575]

If it ain't one thing it's three things! Lifes a beach.. On the hard, Ed

[@Resort_Fans]

Yay! Great episode!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks!

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Error code E-1. Yep, no water flow.

[@JScott-pt6hm]

LIVE LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME

[@dcallan812]

It looks very quiet. Thats the wrong type of grass in the Bahamas 🤣. 👍👍

[@tryingnottosink9107]

😁😁😁

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Hey guys, can you spend some more time with your videos on your docking procedures.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I believe we have some coming up in videos of this last trip.

[@10bbremer]

Those big boats both showed up off of California a few weeks back.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

My understanding is the Hodor is the support boat for Lonian. Guess the main boat wasn't big enough for all the toys!

[@ralphholiman7401]

I never thought the Bahamian entry fees were unreasonable for a 3 or 6 month stay. But, they flat out killed the weekend traffic to Bimini. I was living in South Florida when they changed over to that system, and even with just a 32-ft boat, it was just too expensive to go over for a weekend anymore.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I agree. If I were only staying for a weekend it would not be worth it.

[@SuperBrookstone]

Another great video. Excellent boat handling and crisis management skills . (Air conditioners) I just checked out your Instagram page and saw you guys had stopped at Hilton Head a few weeks ago. Would love to hear about the entry into Harbour Town ...as in low and high tide.. Been there many times and have seen many boats much smaller than Triton having major issues getting in /out. They have to dredge it every few years..Safe travels to you all!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We had no problems. I do not recall what the tide was though.

[@waynecummins9713]

What a lovely video 🇬🇧

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks!

[@stevetadlock5223]

Great times with good friends...that's what it's all about!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You got that right!

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Awesome

[@scotthenze5627]

Looks like great fun!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It was!

[@cgmax9830]

You guys took Ron Jeremy with you? Eeeek!

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@billdomb]

Somewhat snooty marina at Chub. And, if you happen to pick up a fallen coconut, you're to go to the office and pay ''em. Think it was ten bucks. %@#$#^^#@@^#4!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We stayed for a couple days on the on the way back. Spent most of the time at the pool bar.

[@garyinmaine1278]

Drink that Martini before it warms

[@billdomb]

Note that eagle ray as Mark dropped into the water at minute 3:13; some big'uns in Bimini channel.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I thought more people would comment on that.

[@paulkelly4731]

I've got a 63MY, the engine room is much larger, and the AC's are in the genny room, but plagued by the same issues. We stayed at Hurricane Hole last time in Nassau, and hung out at Atlantis way too much. I've got an override switch on my cruisair pump relay box. So I can see the water flow without running the AC's.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That is a good idea.

[@scottgibson6735]

I have alwaysouund the peoeople. Of the Bahamas very friendly. Thank you for the video there's no thrill. Quite. like waking up. At3amtobtheboat bouncing on the botttom

[@12000Jetlag]

Love Nassau. My boss meets his 100' Hatteras there and we get to spend a week there at a time. We normally stay at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel down by the cruise port. Love eating at the Poop Deck. You should try Luciano's of Chicago while you are there. A little pricey but some of the best food on the island.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We were there two months ago. I am very slow at editing.

[@12000Jetlag]

@@tryingnottosink9107 at least you know how to edit. I am still trying to figure it out. Safe travels.

[@phillipsiviter2024]

Having a great time with friends - is there a better experience? Have to watch the sea grass mind.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We agree!

[@lutacrew]

On my previous boat I had an elbow before the strainer. It would get get plugged. I finally took the elbow out.

[@garypoltonowicz7950]

Too many martinis!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Never!

[@jaquigreenlees]

It only takes 1 boat to cross a sea grass bed where their prop cuts a bunch of grass to have a whole lot of boats getting sea strainers blocked with it. While cruising in areas with shallow bottoms I would add checking the strainer frequently to the regular checks list, just to avoid the potential damage to the systems that can't get the water they need to work properly. ( air-con, engines, generators )

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We check them periodically but it seems the AC strainer is the only one the gets clogged frequently. Next time we get pulled I plan to check the outside and see if something is wrong.

[@billdomb]

Now you're also supposed to do the arrival registration ONLINE now prior to docking.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That's interesting. I guess they just started that.

[@jjasonsingleton]

Dude... Ed, I just want to say I love your vlog. I found it as I was looking for a Hatteras 56 to 70 Motor Yacht. My wife and I have a 67 Marinette 32 twin engine Flybridge Express (small by what you have). We have been looking to getting bigger since we spend ALL of our non work time on the water. My wife Jennifer loves being on the water and well I have 3+ years floating in the Indian ocean on the USS Independence. I have digressed but I want to thank you for the information that I have gained from you. I hope to see you as I am cruising on my 56-70 Hatteras Motor Yacht. It may be a couple of years since I have to get to 62 without crippling retirement but if I find something before then with good economics and hardware I may see you sooner.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Sorry for the late reply. You tube is terrible about organizing messages and somehow I missed yours. Thanks for watching. We are glad you found the videos helpful. We love our Hatteras and I am sure the two of you will love yours as well. Cheers!

[@jjasonsingleton]

@@tryingnottosink9107 Thanks for your reply & Cheers to you too! I think I'm making an offer in a week or two on a 1980.

[@lutacrew]

Keep the Fortress as back up. Get a Mantus.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Working on it now.

[@anthoneyking6572]

See Now I saw the Problem Right away you got to stop Smoking that Grass lol Looks to me Like you all having to much FUN Stop that right away haaa haaa Great Vlog thanks

[@tryingnottosink9107]

LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@r390radio]

thanks for the update trying to show the wife and maybe we will join you guys someday

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Sorry for the late reply. You tube is terrible about organizing messages and somehow I missed yours. Thanks for watching. As you can tell from the videos, my wife loves being on the boat. It may seem from the videos that it is a lot of work, but it is worth it.

[@mikenavy360]

Question, what length boat would have problems with on a short time slip rental during your travels.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We have no problem finding slips for our 65 foot boat. Bigger than that would limit you choice of marinas but we see people with 70+ foots along the way. The 100+ boats have very limited options.

[@jimcathcart5116]

When you get into 0000’s of feet it looks black

[@timothyboone5003]

Does your boat have something like a slip oil tank? It’s a tank that holds used motor oil and other oily waste. Basically I’m curious as to what you would do with the fuel that had leaked into the bilge?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We keep several 5 gallon pails on board that we use if we need to clean the bilges. We store the used fuel/oil in one of the heads that we are not using until we can find a place to take to.

[@markeast9221]

You know what ? After watching for about 1 year , Cost , Fees , Repairs , Maintain ,, Misc , YOU Could Not Give Me a Boat. !!!!!l!!

[@yusdelpadron6822]

Sorry I have to ask. Why did you guys asked for permission to enter the harbor if already cleared on Bimini?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That particular harbor requires that you ask for permission, regardless of where you cleared in.. It is the only harbor we have encountered, so far, that requires this to be done.

[@bayardtaylor2990]

What you paid a diver at the dock in7 foot of water,, to find sunglasses. What. No mask and fins Would have saved $$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Wasn't my money! The current was very strong, I think he did not want to fight it.

[@bayardtaylor2990]

How. Much 4 bucks. A foot

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Yes.

[@anthonyferrara2222]

May I ask who your new shipmates are??

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Chris is Lyn's best friend from high school and Jerry is her husband. Marc and Jo are our friends from Philadelphia.

[@anthonyferrara2222]

@@tryingnottosink9107 Nice to have good friends. Enjoy!!!!

[@mmanut]

Every Video you have issues. Maybe you should slow down on those Martinis before someone gets seriously hurt‼️‼️.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Not sure the martinis caused the seaweed to clog the strainer, but I could be wrong. For the benefit of anyone else who might read this comment, Lyn and I NEVER drink while operating the boat. Martinis are saved for port.

[@bayardtaylor2990]

Nassau. Boooooo 👎👎👎👎👎