We Are Slowly Sinking & This Is The Only Fix

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[@user-oe4rp2xj7i]

I am very happy for you . I crossed the l’ Atlantic Ocean from France to the BVI in 1992 with the boat you’re sailing on . I’m the original owner. be safe .

[@bishopdredd5349]

I have so much respect for you two, the world needs more people like you.

[@bertplank9892]

Take a look at the interior of the yacht.....it's an absolute tip.....

[@foty8679]

We may be alive, but this guy is living.

[@leifnilsen6107]

Truth

[@Dreancaidi]

I'm dead. But I can still see you all.

[@marcphillips2208]

Living at the boat yard the last 2 years....lol 9 times in the last 2 years she said....LOL....who knew the boat yard was the shizzz

[@user-bb6qf7xr4t]

Yup…it only takes money to live

[@jeffselles645]

I have no idea how you two keep your sanity. Everyday is a challenge in the toughest manner. Congratulations for your endurance and courage - both sailors!

[@constantinegoncharenko8886]

It is called sisu in Finnish.

[@mtadams2009]

I have watched this channel off and on and I have never really understood why they beat themselves up like this. Head to the islands and enjoy life. This is just shear punishment. I guess they enjoy the pain and cold.

[@bmunday]

im not sure that rando youtubers grasp the vessel and the experience you are documenting. your journey is next level my friend. banging video

[@hv9356]

Everyone has a vision. Good for both of you. All the best.

[@HansKoudenburg]

Thanks for your nice documentarys! If we were not living of a very small pension, I would be a patrion. We used to live for more than 10 years on our boat ¨Complex¨ Only not in the ice and the snow. But Southern Europe , mid Atlantic isles , Brazil Carib and USA. Than we returned to Europe/Spain. We sold the boat and live on a small campo in Spain. We wish you lots of fun, health and safe sailing on this beautifull ship!!! Hans and Ineke (Dutch)

[@perhennung]

What a guy, always calm and humble! Thank you very much for an interesting video!🙏

[@briangarrow448]

I live on the Pacific Northwest coast and was very good friends with a master machinist who ran a small shop that worked on our local fishing fleet. You are very accurate about the need for a quick repair cycle when dealing with commercial fishing boats. Boat repairs were almost the only jobs where overtime was not a consideration on job times. When a crab fisherman says he’s losing 50,000$ a day, everyone gets moving at a faster pace!

[@tree4408]

Only the toughest of the tough winter in Iceland! I watch your winds on radar so seeing it in your videos is fun! Thanks for your videos! Stay safe!

[@Jurflip2]

I live in the Netherlands and own a steel motoryacht. My experience with boatyards serving the leisure market has been quite different! I believe I have never once, in 20 years, had a boat back in the water on the agreed on date. It's always at least a couple of days late, more often a week or more. There are many reasons for this but most often, as in the case of Arctica, more problems than initially thought are noticed once the boat is out of the water and the other major reason is that owners tend to have additional demands once the boat is out, i.e.: "Now that she's out, could you also do this, or add this, etc.".

[@SerbanOprescu]

@@tree4408 Yeah, the whiteout at the beginning of the video was quite explicit. Inviting to stay inside and roast sausages and bacon, perhaps, but not be outside.

[@richardashburner2097]

The owners of your yacht are fortunate to have you sorting out these major problems. Nine haul outs in various boats! Your patience is amazing. I hope you have smooth sailing now. In my only attempt at yacht ownership my boat had so many problems (including fibreglass cancer) I spent all my time, health and money fixing things and sold it without enjoying the fruits of my labor. It was one of the biggest failures in a life where most things have worked out well… I met a subsequent owner recently and my repairs resulted in him having a sound yacht and sailing fun! I now play happily with smaller outboard powered boats (not much maintenance compared to sail) and my best sailing on other peoples yachts. It takes a lot of nerve to keep spending the money to keep a bigger yacht going! Your incidental footage of the storms and surrounds are fascinating, as are your explanations of the process for handling and hauling out. I live in tropical Australia where high temperatures and humidity are a limiting factor for activity. A complete contrast. You have challenges I’d never thought of. The frozen outlets would have been a problem for the previous owner in the planned adventure of being stuck in shifting ice for a couple of years. I thought frozen pipes could rupture and sink a vessel. Is there heating built in to through hull fittings of specialised ice boats? Relating to matters in other videos and posts, your video about KZbin earnings inspired me to become a patron, that itself was one of the more interesting KZbin’s I’ve seen. I also appreciated your comment about the war in Ukraine. Despite a few people objecting to you stating your view, it provided context to what you and I are able to enjoy, how fragile peace and the environment is and showed you as a genuine person instead of a one dimensional KZbin star! When something so dreadful is happening to the people next door we are part of the problem if we do nothing.

[@Lanxe]

Well said Richard. Cheers from Sydney.

[@pezpengy9308]

get yourself a macgregor 26D NOTE THE "D". its a real sailing boat (not a hybrid), you can store it in your yard, on the mainland US theyre cheap (about 2k or even free) and they feed your sailing need. i bought one in honolulu and it needed a lot of work including hull cancer and i loved every minute of that. now if we want to sail we just yank it down to the ramp, pop up the mast (takes about a half hour working verrrry lazy) and off we go! i would have a larger boat if we could find somewhere to berth it. nothing is available here in the islands. third world governments....

[@raydziesinski7165]

This is fascinating for someone raised as a midwestern U.S. farm boy. I admire your dedication to the northern waters. Thank you.

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

That tool that makes threads on the inside of a hole, in English, is called a Tap. The other one that makes outside threads is called a Dye.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Yep we call them Tap and Die

[@mdwag57]

Yes, tap & die set, he paused and went with set of ..tools. He also missed the words 'pivot' and 'hanger. It's unusual, though not so much with the very educated, that the written English may be stronger than the spoken. But like an American on a roll, he charges ahead with more words or a substitute word that gets the point across. But this guy has rhythm, and a flatter delivery.

[@SMMBHQ-cg2zy]

THIS IS MY KIND OF ADVENTURE YOU GUYS , GO GO GO

[@fredwilliams8305]

Glad to hear from you two. Sinking is not good. You were blessed to have such excellent harbor mechanics and take out service. Have you been enjoying any good skiing? As always, be safe.

[@davidkumeroa2997]

Amazed to see all the Heavy Lifting gear they use there. And Having a shed to work in out of the weather would be a must up there. Very Impressed with the Whole Job. On wards to Sailing.

[@steadmanuhlich6734]

WOW! That is some very good and fast service from the boat yard! I watched the full video, and appreciate all you showed us. Thanks for mentioning the oil drip system for the shafts and your commitment to use eco-friendly oil in future, and for showing the damaged (scored) shafts). You do an admirable job of documenting the challenges of sailing and boat ownership. Keep up the good work.

[@donnakawana]

Good ta see ya both!! Artika looks great... Don't miss the super cold... Do remember dealing with freezing stuff .. Glad you got your issue sorted... It's never fun slowing sinking knowing it could become quick!! Best boat yard to be in... A fishing orientated one quick turnaround expert work an craftsman... You'll be sailing soon an skiing... As always, Thanks for sharing your lives with us ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@davidc6510]

Thanks for another update on Arktika! So many unplanned boat projects. I guess that is what happens when a unique boat configuration sails up north and then spends a long time on the hard. Thanks for sharing!

[@sumobear2031]

You certainly know how to treat your good lady a wonderful life of cruising and watching the wildlife, she must be a saint to always keep smiling. Lets hope its smooth sailing from now on.

[@dulciemargaretcolton145]

Its lovely to see you both again. Pleased you are keeping warm and safe. Gl,ad you fixed the problem with Artica. Look forward to your next vlog. Will you be leaving where you are now soon. Take care

[@chewiepac5932]

Hello from Alaska USA great job on your restore, beautiful vessel, best wishes and tight lines 😎

[@marct9942]

As the Norwegian coast guard asked: "Vat are you sinking about?"

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

The hardships that ice causes would be a deterrent for sailing in cold climates. Your struggles are real. I wish it was easier for you. Interesting vlog. Thank you for sharing.

[@hexhex7220]

your talent at producing such amazing video footage is beyond compare. your choice of drone footage is spectacular. content is pure entertainment. wish I had the means to financially contribute. thank you for providing such great viewing.

[@japc4326]

Thanks for sharing...nice video of real sailing people dealing with issues....

[@David19579]

Hi guys… another great episode from Iceland it’s a pity you were not around to film the prop/shafts being refitted, but on the plus side they engineers just got on with there job regardless and got you back in the water earlier than expected,. great result 🙏 the harbour with the mountain back drop looks fantastic when calm,.. hope your still managing to get out skiing,.. can’t wait for the next episode safe sailing,…david liverpool 🇬🇧

[@karaDee2363]

I'm so glad they were able to get you out of the water to do the repairs quickly and then get you back in up and running. The prop shafts are exactly what I expected to see which unfortunately needed to be replaced. The only thing I can think of to keep your sink and toilet discharge water lines from freezing solid is to wrap the drain hoses with heating tape.

[@thecapn_uk8034]

Well done for keeping on keeping on

[@tylertwinturbo4622]

I recently found your channel, and have been watching through your videos. I think it's amazing what you're doing and very inspiring for someone that's wanted to sail the globe since a child. Also your boat is so sweet!! And the scenery you've explored and places you've anchored is just spectacular. I do wish do explore these waters some day myself. And to combine skiing with sailing is just great!

[@SailingSeaDreamofClyde]

Great episode with lots of interesting action! The avalanche prevention structures in the background of some of the shots are cool to see!

[@sharonkasper5126]

The weather looks so cold in Iceland. Being young is nice so you can both deal with that cold and ice. Holland gets cold in the winter but I don't think it's that cold as where your at. I lived in Holland for 10 years but moved to sunny California. I could not go back to ice and snow. You do have a real nice sail boat and you both seem happy. Wish you both many blessings, thanks for the show.

[@fredread9216]

Thanks for the transparency. And yes, I thinks some channels are not so transparent. Plus you are unique.

[@flyfliker]

Spent months in boat yard each year. Getting things accomplised quickly was my job as the engineer. The boat owner was always leaning on me to stop the bleeding $$$$$$. Dont miss that chapter in my career. Never had to deal with the cold and ice, always in Florida for yearly boat haul out.

[@000001willy]

I am pleased to see you got your boat serviced. You were very lucky that everything worked out. All the best going forward.

[@davearmstrong2296]

I love your videos. You are both an inspiration.

[@DD-xx8wh]

another great video episode! I'm enjoying experiencing (brrr!) more about boats and boat life in a very different part of the world I would not have otherwise "visited"! Cheers and stay warm!

[@pixelgraphica]

Oh my!! What a massive project.

[@2212db]

That looks cold! But beautiful when the sun is out.

[@Mrflynlow]

Your posts are interesting and informative. For me it is from a different perspective. Thanks

[@liamedwards7702]

Videos have all been fantastic mate keep up the good work !

[@lydiaajohnson]

How cool! I have never seen a hail out in temperatures and snow like that.

[@Robert-pi6vs]

Cold weather sucks , you have a good educational channel , take care and watch out for the yellow snow.

[@Tachikawa5]

Such nice videos. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Wish you both the very best in everything. Normally would say fair winds to you. But in this case, clean fuel to you. Stay well and be safe. ☮️

[@donaldgehre5964]

It's a real interesting view to see what the environment is like in your 'neck of the woods." Totally alien to a person from San Francisco with little sailing experience, but fascinating to see how you two deal with the concerns of everyday life. Nice being an observer on your journey!

[@OldManGibb]

Very glad you got it fixed, love the videos, Y'all be safe.

[@user-dd4en4yj2m]

Beautiful! love all of your video's! Fantastic scenery!

[@markusjoseph5256]

Engines look and sound amazing, well done

[@ciaranbyrne62]

Well done guys🙂

[@gertjevanpoppel7270]

In not a sailboat person but i love the videos you make and how the 2 of you made the boat seaworthy again 👍😀.

[@johnmajewski1065]

One word from tropical Australia - Wow!!

[@pauls4708]

looked like very good re docking manouvres well done!

[@garysuffern2142]

Great show enjoy it very much that is such a beautiful sailing boat beautiful scenery 👏

[@ScotChef]

Yes keep the water out of the boat at all times, low key funny af, love the content well done.

[@billhadden7219]

I'm having withdrawal symptoms . Funny how that goes. The sporadic nature of your posts is the cause. I hope all is well and you can soon be on your way again. I'm missing the 2 of you and some of the great adventures you have. Safe travels.

[@leeoro1956]

Thanks for the great informative videos. I enjoy watching 👍😘

[@constantinegoncharenko8886]

Great video! ❤ Thank you!

[@melrichardson2392]

Absolutely beautiful thankyou for sharing.

[@MonkPetite]

That boat looks beautiful even below the waterline

[@hernerweisenberg7052]

There are industrial heating cables ive often worked with befor, they have a certain wattage per meter, the longer you make them, the more power they consume. Those ive worked with are from the company "Bartec" but there are several brands, they are usually for 230v ac, have two wires with a heating element between them. They are very easy to use and install and specifically intended for use in wet cold food industrie environements for example, and for melting pipe blockage or preventing them. You cut the lenght you need depending on how much pipe there is to cover and how much watts you want, insulate one end and connect the other end to the ac power. They are often combined with a simple time switch to prevent overheating, or for more sophisticated applications with a PID controll unit with temperature sensor. But your your case, you could simply wrap em around the pipe in question and use a manual switch, aslong as you dont keep em on forever but only short periods ;) I believe there are also self limiting variants that cant overheat, but i have no experience with that kind.

[@richardcamp8301]

SV Basik did a video on cable ratigs I beleive

[@markpearce2510]

Absolutely fantastic So incredibly beautiful scenery without even experiencing the cold.very informative, now I know how to take a mast off and re-re rig keeping the foil straight. Thanks very much for putting the time and effort into your videos.

[@sololimo]

So much drama and interesting work done in this video!

[@robertmiller5735]

that is a GREAT boat yard !

[@alexsantwyk5732]

Morning, well it’s morning here. A big thanks for the content your providing, as a skier, hiker and sailer I love the way you get to do all 3, I’d preferably have more skiing less maintenance, there’s any number of channels for that, but am happy with whatever you offer. How has your search for a new home gone, in my internet wandering I came across Cachoeira at Raiatea yachts, appears to be fit for your needs. Again thanks.

[@williamlloyd3769]

It seemed when stationed in Iceland 1979-80, there was a gale every 4th day. Tough environment.

[@Kerrsartisticgifts]

In Canada we use bubblers to prevent the ice forming against the boats.

[@lonarbuckle9788]

wow,,user friendly marina....nice boat,,,,congrats,,,

[@chadstinson9886]

If I had extra money to give you 2 would be 1st on the list I like what you are doing and I love that boat .

[@lordhamercy9098]

Best of luck!

[@yvindarnesen449]

To keep the pipes open during wintertime i pour fine grained salt in the pipes before use. Works great.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

KEEP IT OPEN AND FREE FOR ALL OF US❤

[@artofdisguy3401]

A simple air compressor with two lines run under the boat to keep the water constantly moving keeps my boat from getting frozen in,the air bubbles aggitate the water enough that it refuses to freeze around the boat

[@tonybase7887]

Brilliant very nice love to watch,only just found you on KZbin,take care good sailing from New Zealand

[@Flapswgm]

Nice work.

[@yahyadervis4706]

beautiful❤❤💜💜Thanks

[@sambodi5283]

Watching this in a marina in Auckland. Had the heater on last night. Low of 16c. Feeling abit soft. Lol

[@paxwallace8324]

So cool still frozen into that Marina like that.

[@sunline24]

Going on the hard is a lot more work when in harsh winter conditions it looks like.

[@thenorseman2804]

Hi guys! I dont know if you follow Norwegian news, but we have extreem snow condition with avalanches daily it seems. Lot of skiers taken so be carefull when you get up in the Islandic mountain!

[@robertbailey8444]

Interesting, it’s great that you were able to get in and out of the enclosed building and free at that.

[@Sushi2735]

I’m so very sorry for your troubles. Not having a head is serious. Glad you are safe, and hope it fixed soon. I know how expensive it is to lift a boat out, not counting repairs. So sorry.

[@juliabauza-martinez9775]

HAHAH I relate to this so much... brilliant video as usual. Thanks for all your content, your energy is contagious!

[@baxterscientific]

In America we would spray weld the propshafts then turn them on a lathe. Much more inexpensive repair. I respect your lifestyle it seems really fun and exciting!! Love your videos. Your channel is new to me. I am Swedish but live in New England USA. Good luck and keep the videos coming!

[@andrewc7369]

Spray weld the stainless without contamination?

[@baxterscientific]

Yes It is a popular method..

[@voornaam3191]

Great to see people who KNOW things, instead of sinking at sea and complaining. Good job done.

[@michaelcarron3418]

Ther is a new technique that's called "Spray Welding" to build up the prop shaft, then turn it down on a lathe to the correct size dimension.

[@davidregister7405]

I don’t know how you do it the Bahamas seem so much more appealing my hats off to you your tougher than I

[@rosstisbury1626]

great vid

[@bobleclair5665]

at least you don’t have termite problems up north like we do here in Key West, Florida

[@richardsimms251]

Such self-discipline

[@gulfstream-tvstudios9546]

9 times during 2 years is a nightmare .... I am with you ....

[@ProphetessMirandaGrimaldi]

Wow! Stay safe. First time viewer. 💕

[@daxtonbrown]

Colllldd! This makes me soooo cold!

[@riadjaan]

Amazing

[@Tina-di4lx]

I suppose you could hire one of those small log tugs to break the ice for you, but if you have the time you can wait for the wind or weather to turn

[@jimksa67]

hey Bro - for a frozen pipe use a pressure cooker with a vinyl snake line to steam clear! J from Ontario Ca

[@gunghoadventures871]

Awesome

[@karlfair]

It looks like the lift that picked your boat is also rigged to lift ISO containers. Those guys have some nice equipment.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Sophies hat ...👍🏼😁😎 Jacque Cousteau would be proud 😉⛵ Those prop shafts could have been metal sprayed and refinished...its used on crankshafts when they get worn ... but they use what they have and that may be better than the originals..🤞🏼 Quite surprising those outflow through hulls are not deep under water.

[@Alastair510]

If they were under water, they wouldn't drain. Sinks, and anything else that is gravity-draining, are normally above water.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@Alastair510 An ice class expedition vessel should be kitted to deal with this scenario ...and pump out either adjacent to the exaust route or below the surface water/ice layer.... Flushing the pipe with hot concentrated salty water might help but the outflow pipe/through hull needs a way of protective heating.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@Alastair510 I just read that the Sir David Attenborough ice research vessel has been undergoing ice breaking trials in Antarctica.. its done well but one of its through hulls got blocked with ice 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ oh well i suppose it can happen to the best 😉 Modifications will be added to the hull to prevent this repeating...

[@murphmurph2124]

I'll be sure to stay the heck out of those waters,to cold and icy for me now back to the Pacific 😂 Lol

[@DutchKC9UOD]

Love the fact your doing this, sailed in ice in Lake Superior

[@UUBrahman]

Very good video. I hope Finland joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Thank you.