We moved onto our boat!!! - [Nordhavn 43]

We're back and we've officially moved aboard Freedom! Over the past couple of months, we sold all of our furniture and possessions that simply didn't fit on the boat or in our lives any longer (i.e. shoes, handbags, stuff we don't need). We can hardly believe this day has finally come after planning and dreaming of it over the past 6 years, but today is proof that when you dream big and set goals anything is possible in life.
Join us as we move from Elliott Bay Marina north to Shilshole Bay Marina in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. This is the Puget Sound's 2nd largest marina and the largest Liveaboard community north of California. We can't wait to share more of what life's like living full time on a boat and having every single possession stowed within 43 feet. Enjoy!
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[@spinnaker1]

Holy Cow! I live on K dock. I was heading to work and noticed a new boat and this video just populated my youtube feed! Welcome!!!

[@migsy2115]

I want You to be Their Neighbour lol

[@michaeldouglas6872]

Show them some love..as seems like their first neighbour has been a bit of a grouch..luckily they were able to move away from him

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Marcus Dragonwing, How are you doing?

[@Jeff-kw8jj]

There is more room at Shilshole than Elliott Bay. His concern immediately makes me think that you're not a problem for him, he's going to be the problem for you. When I was at Elliot Bay I helped a gentleman dock a very old Carver. After we secured his boat he mentioned that he bought such an old boat because it was his first one and he won't be afraid to run into stuff. When he asked what my name was I said "stuff". I quietly moved from Elliott Bay to Shilshole "O" dock and haven't looked back.

[@fulks19]

Hopefully, in the end, the new neighbor will be a good one. Really, though, he should have been the one to approach the front office about the spacing before confronting you. Good luck in your new home and I hope he ends up being a great guy. You just never know.

[@sailingsolo5290]

Found freedom channel today looking at nordhavens. I have cruised on sailboats for 30 years 10s of thousands of miles solo.. Im in indonesia now sheltering on western sumatra. A old 60 something legend sailing friend told me a few years ago in phuket he traded his 80 foot sailing yacht for a nordhaven 55. Now when it rains and blows like hell he just closes the door. I have remembered that conversation and i too want to do that. Just close the door.

[@matted85]

looks like your neighbour is selling anyway. Congratulations on the change of scenery

[@SeekerKnight]

Good luck in your new style of living. I think your neighbor was expecting that open slip to remain open. He just got used to having the extra space. My sister went through that feeling at their second home. When they moved in, there was a 280acre farm across the road and lower down the hill. It gave them a fantastic country view complete with a huge old apple tree, a weather worn wooden wagon with one wheel removed and leaning on the side of the wagon, and some old wooden crates beside the wagon. Epitome of a country life scene. Stayed that way for about ten years, till the family sold the farm to a developer. Then it became hundreds of homes on 3/4 to 1 acre lots, just like their own community. My brother in law wanted to sue for loss of his view! LOL. Like you said, change or die. Nothing stays the same.

[@rabukan5842]

You are living wisely. My favorite years were in my 20s after college when I owned nothing and traveled around the world, and now. I got caught up in consumerism, and accumulated way too much. Now, I am a professor, almost retired, and I am restoring a 50' yacht. I am overseas with the military and plan to retire back to Florida and the Caribbean, on a trawler like yours (I do appreciate Nordhavns.) We sold our property, so no more mortgage or debt, and it feels wonderful. You are living the true dream. Wealth is peace of mind. In Japan, where I live, it's "Kokoro no heiwa." Wealth is what you're about to experience. Live on!

[@mvfreedom]

rabukan 58 we couldn’t agree more!

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Change is good. Especially when you plan but not over-plan. The best part about life is you can always change your mind and pick up where you left off in Seattle should you desire. Your 'boat' is more luxurious and appointed better than many homes. So glad to see you back online as you were both missed.

[@Buksevand1960]

Congratulations! Living on a boat in Denmark with my wife since 2008 and love it every day!

[@AboardSeaOasis]

So happy to see you following your dreams and moving aboard. Congratulations! We hope to see you around.😁

[@JB-xm6zc]

I am SO jealous and you guys are so lucky! As someone who is wheelchair-bound and struggling every day with pain I know that I will NEVER get the opportunities that you guys have or experience the exciting changes that you two get to experience and I am so jealous. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way, learn every lesson and live every adventure because there are people who will never get to experience anything near the great things you will. Good luck :)

[@mvfreedom]

JimmyBe such an encouraging comment, thank you! We feel extremely fortunate every day for our life on the boat and try to live everyday like it’s our last since we know tomorrow isn’t a guarantee nor is our health and ability to actively enjoy each day. Best to you, and always remember to NEVER say NEVER 😉

[@JIANYM36]

No excuse. You can tweak the boat to wheelchair compatible and go bud. Go for it 1 minutes at a time.

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

Congratulations on the big move and the new slip, sure hope things work out the guy next door.

[@UTarcher72]

I don't know if you have already done this, but it would be eye opening to see a side by side comparison of your living expenses in a home or apartment compared to living aboard Freedom. I'd love to see that, as I would really like to be on the water full time.

[@worldhopper1]

Noticed a for sale sign on your new neighbors boat - with all of your free advertising he will probably be happy when it sells and hopefully lots of folks let him know they saw it on your channel - lots of us looking for a boat with awesome new neighbors just like you!

[@Stubones999]

With any luck, he'll be sold soon...

[@mvfreedom]

Well things might be worse than expected so we’ll see...

[@mcsvls]

There is always those people who like to be the policy police and that disease is usually aggravated with money. I think that guy should take a trip to the MED and see what 8 inches looks like on 20-50 million dollar boats.

[@allent1034]

Great job. Best cinematography I have seen in a Yacht vlog. So glad it is not shot with the distorted fish-eye lens. I hope you enjoy your new spot.

[@jasonhaskew3750]

Of course, you're excited to meet people in the new marina and the first one you meet is your neighbor and he basically yells you to F. O. Gotta love those salty old hermits.

[@asaiv313]

Welcome neighbors! My wife, 2yo daughter, and I live aboard on a 40ft MV on D dock! We hope to see you around and meet officially.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

We are in the process of doing the same thing. I was going to make a joke about shilshoal but you already met the kind of person that sometimes occupies a marina. You can't really blame him. He is trying to sell a Bayliner and you pull in with a Nordy... Doesn't help his value. Lol.. The joke was people at Shilshoal fart, Elliott Bay they don't. If your from Milwaukee I'm sure you'll fit in. You are going to save a ton of $$$ living aboard. It will also test your love. You are going to become very close, literally... Cheers Freedom..

[@georgebarton6098]

What a great way to start a friendship with your new neighbors....... LoL.........

[@anthonycbrown1952]

These are the times we live in. If I were the existing neighbor, I would have inquired at the office and asked them to simply check the space to see if it is within standard as they assigned the slip. His approach set up a less favorable dynamic - 1st impressions matter. Maybe he is the local self-appointed Marina Owners Association (MOA) Chairman and wanted maintain 'law and order' .

[@RogerWilco1]

Anthony C Brown Nearly everyone at that marina is a self appointed MOA chairman, and the marina office itself isn’t much better. That’s the leftist culture of Washington.

[@lPaulSaltzman]

When I was at a permanent slipIreversed my dock lines putting the eye on the dock cleat and the bitter end on board. this allowed adjustment without getting off the boat. Thanks for taking me along.

[@petermcgrory5267]

May you live a blessed life full of happiness & miracles! Congratulations and safe travels!

[@richardkaye2228]

Great move guys , we’ve just done it and should have done it years ago , life becomes simple and stress free ,you don’t realize how much crap you accumulate that you don’t nee d

[@R2robot]

Neat and congrats! Does this mean more videos as well? Also, I hope the cranky neighbor didn't run off the previous occupants of the slip.

[@walterhluchyj3721]

tell your neighbor to take a very long trip and never come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mvfreedom]

R2robot yes more videos for sure!

[@R2robot]

@@mvfreedom Woohoo! I'm looking forward to them!

[@ronnchase4872]

Forgive me for asking, I know you have mentioned before. Have you and Captain Cool 😎 retired, semi retired or still doing the working gig? Absolutely love your vids. Your writing and narratives are top draw professional.

[@mvfreedom]

Ronn Chase still working and boating, building up that ole savings account to take a sabbatical around the globe in a couple 🤞

[@ronnchase4872]

MV Freedom thanks for clearing that up. I’m envious of your lifestyle and goals. Love tagging along.

[@robertc.fisher3214]

Congratulations, looks like a great marina to call your base. I lived on a boat in LA harbor for a year and really loved it! I would love to do it again. All the states on the west coast make it difficult to live aboard. It's been that way for the 30 years I've been in California. Good luck!

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Robert C. Fisher, How are you doing?

[@gratefulot360]

Congratulations, I wish you the best of luck. I love the marina and I have had a few experiences aboard a sail boat in the bay. Thank you for again bringing back great past memories of my living for 27 years in Puget Sound.

[@braydendonnelly8388]

good on you both great that you have the opportunity to live aboard full time, go and make some memories , friends , extend that knowledge we all strive for , you are young have fun and I look forward to all you videos

[@smokedoliver1]

Congratulations, I wish you nothing but happiness in your new home.

[@justincase5272]

Don't forget to add some cord-keepers to ensure those 20A and 50A plugs remain in place!

[@jeffslaven]

I'm so pleased that you guys made that final leap! The lifestyle of kings! Well, rock-stars at least ;)

[@garycummings1706]

Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed the scenery! My grandfather had 60’ slip on Shilshole G dock in the 60’s & 70’s. He had a house just upstream from Ray’s Boathouse on the port side up-bound for Ballard Locks. Enjoyed many afternoons watching boats go by. We are currently awaiting awaiting more favorable times to resume our “great loop” in Florida. Keep the videos coming. Very well done!

[@7WetDawg3]

Another awesome video. Looks like your neighbor is selling is boat!

[@johnc1975]

Greetings from Northern California. Good for you, I envy you, especially since I was in the USN and lived on a 600 ft. cruiser for 2 years. Sometimes I miss the call of the sea, but not on a USN ship. You have the ideal situation on this beautiful boat. Good luck to you. By the way the most dangerous thing I do every day is drive on the freeways around here.

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you Freedom, Keep on watching signs. God be with you guys.

[@petegrillo]

Congratulations. Please keep us posted on the transition to the live aboard life. I know we are curious to see how it would fair for us.

[@larrychapel2767]

You guys are an inspiration! God bless

[@brucemckelvy9920]

Part of living in a "neighborhood" is that you have "neighbors" that my not be thrilled that they don't have an empty slip beside them or a boat that dwarfs theirs. :-). Good luck!

[@stuartvarvel27]

I lived on boat for five years and loved every minute. Live life 🇬🇧

[@selimbilgisin9049]

Congrads ! This is a major move . Very courageous . All the best . And will be keep watching your adventures . Take care

[@billvandenouden7302]

Definitely a long time coming congratulations you guys are awesome and your videos are the best Vegas bill piece

[@Janchez]

Shilshole will treat you to some spectacular sunsets in the coming months...enjoy.

[@RogerWilco1]

Jan Chez And nightly seal serenades!

[@jamesheidema]

My wife and I live in northern Canada above the 60th Parallel in a small town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. I have recently become an avid yacht follower. I really love your site. As a young man I was in the Canadian Navy in Esquimalt, on Vancouver Island. I know the area you boat in and like your episodes. Thank you for sharing. You are an impressive couple. I wonder what you do to generate the necessary income to keep a boat in the water. Maybe you have addressed this in a former episode. Regardless, keep on doing what you are doing. Love it!

[@backthebadge4009]

We moved onto our boat 5 years ago....it was so cleansing to downsize our lives. Getting rid of all the stuff, and getting down to basic needs was absolutely the best decision we every made. Also if we don’t like our neighbors we just move and take our home with us.

[@jgriff3218]

That is a lot of neighbors to meet. A block party would be outrageous . Congratulations on you new venture.

[@MrHappyZorro]

Happy move. I live in Seattle and am in awe of how much that apt must have been eating your moolah. We live in the land of 2K studio apts. I wish you the best! Thanks for sharing your happy adventure.

[@cyberous7018]

Wow congrats, what a journey its been!

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Cyberous, How are you doing?

[@johnbettano6026]

Awesome good call you won't be disappointed.

[@laszlopinter6028]

I wish you a lot of happiness and many experiences in your new life! Glad you were able to make your dream come true!

[@tybarbier]

Congrats on the move!! I haven't been able to watch it yet, but I am very excited for you both! Good luck on your adventures, you guys got this!!!

[@adgkato9765]

Welcome to the liveaboard life. My Wife and I have been for three years now. M/V Reel Knotty. Port Orchard Yacht Club.

[@adamsanders1372]

Well done Elizabeth and Shawn on achieving your dream, many great days cruising .

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Adam Sanders, How are you doing?

[@NavigationTraining]

Congratulations!

[@gotthyme]

So exciting. Strong work

[@Orchidart59]

Sooooo exciting for you. Love all your Videos. Big changes coming. Can't wait to see more. Hi to Mr Sully. After taking to you we have a new boy as well. Maltese. He is doing so well. Talk soon. CHERYL-ANNE from Queensland Australia.

[@mvfreedom]

Cheryl-Anne Salon aw congrats on the new pup!

[@mikefrancis9707]

Congratulations, a move worthwhile and very rewarding

[@manfredseidler1531]

You guys are actually living out my dreams. I'm an older gentleman and don't have the resources so I follow your adventures with a twinge of jealousy. The bottom line I'm very happy for you. If at all possible keep posting. Finally, you used to have a sweet lab, any plans to increase your family?

[@cliffart7398]

first neighbor, first drama. He didn't like the idea of not having the slip to himself.

[@97tj9]

That’s a big step. Enjoy the “freedom” of a new way of life.

[@stevenscheirer4595]

A quote from T.S. Eliot, "Only those who will risk going to far can possibly find out how far one can go". I think about this quote, sometimes, when I am on an outdoor adventure. It gets me to go further and challenges me.

[@harvey604journeyman8]

Congratulations ...enjoy the next chapter of your lives.

[@ronward146]

Congrats and well done you two! Love watching your videos and seeing how much my hometown has grown. Since living in Kodiak,Alaska and in the commercial fishing community life on and around vessels is home. I am looking for a Nordhavn(1st choice) to do just that wherever we may drop the hook. Consider it all a new adventure and soak up as much as you can on your way to Freedom!

[@Westlake]

Congrats and best wishes for the both of you in your new home!

[@patrickpepper4587]

I envy your lifestyle and love watching your adventures. I hope you haven’t gotten off on the wrong side of your new neighbor regarding the clearance between the boats. That could be awkward.

[@robertjames8909]

Good luck both of you be happy

[@malamute327]

from 1 story to 2 story with a deck and a damn nice view your already paying for--nice!!!!

[@pigskin1000]

Love the Nordhavn's. Would undoubtedly be my choice for a boat to live on. Extremely comfortable and able to cross oceans safely if desired. I am jealous.

[@pettermyris3462]

Good luck I have live onboard for 28 years no I going to live in a apartment for first time in a long long time.....have fun for live onboard it’s fun

[@shawnbrown557]

Congrats on your new home!

[@aquamoon213]

Congratulations, if you ever make it to San Diego....beers are on me! 🍻

[@TheNextLevelUp1]

The neighbor just doesnt want someone next to him in general. My boat was almost touching another one in a marina in Long Beach when i bought it. What a jerk (i.m.o.). He should be happy he has a nice yacht to look at now instead of his old boat lol.

[@mvfreedom]

Jake InRealLife yes and we’re actually having to move today because of his complaints 🤨

[@TheNextLevelUp1]

MV Freedom stop it! What an unpleasant person. Is he a live aboard as well?

[@michaeldouglas6872]

@@mvfreedom Well that sucks..if you guys where in legal space requirements etc. why didn't you just stay where you were and let him decide if he wanted to move. Sounds like he was just trying to be a d***k and succeed

[@mvfreedom]

Michael Douglas after the first week his complaint was that he couldn’t use his heater due to the proximity of our boat, so the Port asked the business we’re leasing from to move us. At that point we didn’t even want to be next to such bad energy and potential for constant headaches! So we moved one dock over...for now!

[@TheNextLevelUp1]

It’s funny how boat people are either a stick in the mud or the friendliest people..... hopefully he won’t cause any more problems for you guys

[@RamonAlmodovar]

congratulations on that new and awesome living style.

[@dwcross]

Living the dream! Congrats!

[@forrestnelson4429]

Don't let any bad times get you down, this is truly a dream!

[@sidneylaimbeer5500]

You are a beautiful couple,I wish you all the best for the future,take care,have fun.

[@thechaplain9906]

You’ll have so many great places to dine at Shilshoe. Good for y’all!!!

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

Good luck on the next chapter.

[@betty-loucreamer112]

Just found you I’m excited to follow your journey!💞💞🇨🇦

[@larrylarry5300]

I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardlaurendeau8601]

I really enjoy the videos and getting a little glimpse to the boating life!

[@Ddgi-u73]

Looks like a lot of fun! thank you for sharing with us.

[@khadijagwen]

I hope that you have a good time.

[@davidanderson8381]

Jealous! (Congrats and all the best)..

[@dougwashingtonbound196]

Love the Video..always real, And down to earth kinda people. My kinda of people...Living the dream.. :o) I love the Phrase " If your not moving your dying"

[@jandejong8209]

Congratulations! I envy you guys, wish i could convince my wife to do the same. Good luck, i will keep watching your posts.

[@jimgagne4484]

I just joined,, glad to have found your channel,, hope your new home is Great, just like your new home is

[@donaldbrown7746]

So happy for you three... Cheers...

[@mikebhicks7933]

Well done. Love the production skills. Calm. Lovely boat. Lovely location.

[@lenhews2460]

Congrats guys super excited for you looking forward to hearing about your new home base

[@petermerritt754]

Wow, big decision to move aboard. Congrats to you guys, loving your vids, best wishes.

[@jazzyjeff001]

Welcome back really looking forward to your future Vlogs, Good luck luck from the UK

[@1percentG]

Hello! I'm your Shilshole liveaboard neighbor and fellow KZbinr (aspiring). Would love to meet you guys, join you for a cruise, or enjoy a fire at Golden gardens and talk about Shilshole life!

[@mvfreedom]

Gavin Gene hi neighbor! We’d love to meet you too, your first video is great!

[@dentmasters4423]

Congrats on your big move! We love your vlogs, greetings form 1000 Islands , Ontario.

[@NotMitch69]

Welcome to Shilshole. We’re your “neighbors” on F dock.

[@horizonseekers24]

I must admit At first I read that whole sentence wrong. Like “welcome to sh!t hole. We’re you neighbors from F#%@k. “ Yikes 🤣

[@hedhtr4]

inch lines are a little overboard (Pun intended) for a 43. 5/8 lines could hold your beautiful boat with ease and afford you much easier handling and storage. Good luck on your venture. We lived aboard a 45 carver for 1 year and really loved it.

[@danh3534]

Congrat's on the big move - wishing you all the best!

[@stouthearted7982]

Congrats! Can you guys do a cook/ meal prep video to get an idea of how much food & different types you get like for 3 or 7 days at sea when traveling or docked? Thanks! I subbed.

[@manuelcastro1103]

LOL! You always have a neighbor who likes to try a rub their new boater, to test the Alpha dog.

[@mansoornodjoumi5979]

Congrats, you got a nice home. Wishing you guys happy times on water 🤞

[@joroboyvn]

Lovely video. Enjoy your new home. Love from Tampa,Fl.