What's it like to work on a SUPERYACHT? - Episode 44

In this episode I explain some of the things involved with working in the Superyacht industry, in particular, the engineering department. To learn more about superyacht salaries go to: www.superyacht...
SV Parlay is a hurricane damaged 2012 Lagoon 450 Catamaran bought in Tortola, BVI at the beginning of 2018. Colin and his friend spent 4 months getting her seaworthy, before setting sail across the Caribbean. Follow our journey as we continue to fix her and eventually circumnavigate the globe!
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[@firstlast9384]

that was an excellent episode … I thank the owner and Capt for allowing you to film that beauty and share a part of that world with us

[@nullrout556]

Colin, it is truly scary how complicated a modern superyacht is. I'm a car guy, and it makes troubleshooting a car look like a cake walk. I can't imagine how hard that thing is to work on when something goes wrong, big thumbs up to you for being able to make that ship run.

[@Gingersnaappp]

I had similar thoughts - clearly takes a very specific type of person to do this type of work!

[@stevenclarue7802]

If your a car guy, you prob have the chops to be a boat guy. You just have to learn the systems. It’s like a car writ large. A big plus is all the sensors aboard that tells you exactly what happening right?

[@tommerryman6647]

Awesome video. I was a Craftmaster in USN on 135 ft LCU. Same deal with me and Cheng (chief engineer) need to be on same page ALL the time. Surprised you don't have inflatable boots on the shafts for fixing the seals. Don't have to go swimming and get wet either. Cheers.

[@katievolk5368]

LOVE AND GRATITUDE!!! WISH I COULD MEET YOU!! YOUR EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG MAN!! I'VE NEVER SAILED BUT YOU HAVE MADE ME WANT TO!! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ❤️ IM NOT YELLING BUT EASY FOR THIS 61YR NOT TECH SAVVY!! LOVE

[@pollatso]

Really interesting episode enjoyed that thank you 🙏👍👍🇬🇧

[@LoremIpsum1970]

Wow, why didn't I know you had a channel? Just saw the latest Delos and thought I knew that face. Recommending this video to my missus as she loves BDSY ❤👍

[@branam9093]

Watching your older episodes. Will get to your new ones. Working my way forward. Only way to go! Forward. Not backwards.

[@fatb0tLP]

Wow, that leaking shaft seal was nuts. I guess that's why they pay you well to do what you do Colin!

[@Drvanosdrand]

Hard to believe a $25 seal can bring her to a halt

[@Frindleeguy]

@@Drvanosdrand If you think anything on that boat is $25, you're a nutter!

[@Drvanosdrand]

@@Frindleeguy I'm in the heavey equipment business i assure you it was less that 100

[@Frindleeguy]

@@Drvanosdrand Heavy* And on my 310ekp you'd be right. But that's a wire reinforced gasket for a 19" pss stuffing box. That box is $4500 and replacement gaskets are well over $250 each. Hard to get the exact price as they are special order. Here are some keys. The words "marine", "custom", and "superyacht" in the same sentence, nothing is similar to anything in your world. That dining room table, for instance, is $600,000. Plus the chairs. Whole other world out there brother.

[@marklibby4629]

When does the next "spare" seal get put on the shaft? Next time there is a major overhaul?

[@oldschool1993]

Jeff Spicoli finally found the big wave -awesome dude!

[@Dh-de9op]

Carry some house/construction window install flashing tape. Much much better at sealing than duct tape. Also in oil/gas I find I get own room as a mech. Nice to be appreciated (a wee bit anyway😂). Good vid

[@sunshinesister5948]

I'm actually so relieved to see that you have visible tattoos.. I've been applying to yachting jobs but been so worried about my tattoos! I'm a marine biologist, divemaster, yoga teacher and masseuse with luxury resort experience, so I kinda figured I'd give it a shot :) Thanks for this very informative video!!

[@ronimiller397]

Glad I saw this , wasn’t expecting. I follow Parlay so laid up after procedure.

[@stevecooney1361]

Fabulous boat. Great vlog yet again. Now you can get on with your restoration work 😎

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, sorry to hear you had to get a real job , but a cool job. Merry Christmas. we are off kiteboarding this Christmas break. Take care

[@pilotspeed1]

Colin, Thanks for sharing, great to watch from a 58 year old retired contract rig welder from Bakersfield, CA which proves anyone can enjoy what you do. Reminds me when i was in high school and college building fiberglass molds, mandrels to build under 10 and 50 thousand gallon tank for gas station.

[@branam9093]

I’m glad you didn’t leave below deck sailing yacht ⛵️🌊🐟🐠

[@PacificPinesRanch]

Wow the systems on this boat are crazy! So much engineering behind it & super interesting to see. Thx for sharing 🙂🙌👍

[@jonathankozuch7911]

I loved ur laugh at when unopen the door and u had ur sticker on it. Awesome I love it bro u giving giving me so many ideas and such inspiration hope one day to meet u bro

[@Bass.Player]

All the general questions answered, an extra shaft seal mounted right on the shaft is a smart idea. I liked the salary chart because I had no idea...

[@glennhassig6668]

Excellent video! Thanks for the peek behind the curtain

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Congrats bro! Fair winds and calm seas back to Parlay and the pups! OMG they gonna lose it when papa shows back up! Hope my Sunshine State treated you well! Cheers from USA!

[@MrLebro11]

Nailed it! Thanks for giving us a in-depth glimpse of working on a super yacht. Wow...that engine room was next level!

[@JoelAntoinette]

Wow! That dingy up top deck has a 300 hp motor 😆 We all watched the video together in the crew mess at lunch and really enjoyed it 😃

[@johannwolf1]

Super cool. I had a funny French friend who was a super yacht captain... before he became a Burning Man freak. He grew up in South of France and became known by "sailing" half sunk ships back to port. He ended up getting his helicopter license as well which put him in charge of the bigger yachts with helipads on them. Smart move. Unfortunately he died a few years ago piloting a small plane at a festival. RIP Roch.

[@richardkashfi6251]

Excellent video and description of the working environment on a super yacht !

[@huwprovis1299]

I love your realism. Loved seeing how the other half live, but thats not reality. Parlay is.

[@peterstarkey1360]

I loved it , it took me back to when l was 29 working as Engineer/Dive Master on the 110ft live aboard dive cats working out of Townsville & Port Douglas.... JUST FANTASTIC...BRILLIANT...cheers

[@JBAutomotive794]

I wanna follow in your footsteps so badly brother. The sea is calling my name and it's hard to ignore her anymore

[@432b86ed]

At 17:09 there are cloud formations that I've never seen the like of. Stunning. Glad I happened upon your channel. You tell a compelling story. subscribed.

[@CS-pi5oc]

Cool info on the 2 generators. Glad there’s water treatment. There’s a lot to know on the ship. I can barely put together a coffee table.

[@M440iUK]

Great video, really interesting. Thanks fella.

[@pangrac1]

Lot of things to care of and big responsibility. Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@rexblueskyes2450]

Commercial grade Bentonite will stop water under pressure, we use to seal underground carpark panel walls while in construction. Thanks for an interesting show you produce.

[@mswkickdrum]

I know this is a old video but I really appreciate you posting it. Marine Engineer but I work on the commercial side of maritime. Have always wondered about the country club crewing side. Sometimes the rich can be pretty mean, and without a union you're on your own against the kings. Although the public is sometimes terrible too. Love the channel and all the content, hoping for the best on your circumnavigation party cruse! The canal was awesome and sad at the same time.

[@Oladavol]

"So ya both fit in there fine then" ahaha great insightful video, thankyou!

[@chrisellis9689]

What a dream job & lifestyle you have worked hard to learn ve, wish I was smart enough when I was younger to do this

[@oliversch7271]

That was a great video thank you for sharing your back ground history in all the workings of a super yacht I found this very interesting🤙

[@Bayshore958]

Fantastic video Colin. Great to see how the top 1/4 of 1% live.

[@mswkickdrum]

I know this is a old video but I really appreciate you posting it. Marine Engineer but I work 8n the commercial side of maritime. Have always wondered about the country club crewing side. Sometimes the rich can be pretty mean, and without a union you're on your own against the kings. Although the public is sometimes terrible too. Love the channel and all the content, hoping for the best on your circumnavigation party cruse! The canal was awesome and sad at the same time.

[@petermckibbin1569]

Great to see another JAFA getting stuff done Colin

[@paulraftis7063]

That was great to watch, really enjoyed the tour and info! Cheers

[@robertbailey9242]

You got the life brother👊 I say that but I know its not always great. Take care guys👊

[@SuperGliderman]

Fantastic video Colin,like I mentioned once before was in the Merchant Navy a lifetime ago but this video has me wanting to sign up again.Age and Wife will stop me though.

[@iamnigelcoelho]

Loved that! Great episode and really shows off what you do. Just found you and making my way through each episode. Keep up the good work

[@HandyMan657]

I was first on Patreon. 2nd here. Great vid Colin, cheers Brother.

[@kowalskis_adventures6282]

how did i miss this video?/ lol love ya guys be safe always.

[@CraigOverend]

Good job Colin! Interesting to see behind the scenes.

[@debrasalt3598]

Oh God that bring back memories! I used to love getting calls to come & letter up the dinghies, water sports, transom-anything for sprucing up before Season and then at the end of the day eat with the crew and swap stories.Crew changes fast so it's always good to keep in contact with people-never know when a position will open up!

[@taylormkct]

Really enjoyed that video, great insight into a world I knew nothing about, my general knowledge has just gone up another notch. Thanks colin.

[@ericdavi1231]

Really cool! I lived in Fort Lauderdale for 6 years. I rented an apartment on the intercostal, would see those super yachts go by all the time. Only got to go inside one of them once!

[@danaparedes5613]

Just changed my seals yesterday, did the haul at La Ceiba shipyard. That extra seal on the shaft was cool! Great to see the JOB.

[@spikenz2]

Great one mate the folk that give the thumbs down must have sad lives

[@TravelAgentCale]

Dude I love watching your footage! Awesome bro! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@maartenfrankvanderhaar5664]

Great Video explaining the inner working off crew and duties of an Engineer.

[@gtmorgan6864]

Well done! Captain Rick mentioned you in his latest video . Your correct about the regrets. Your doing something I regret not doing. .

[@AndiCakes]

You certainly had some nice digs on that yacht to stay in.😊

[@waynefederico9396]

Colin Man you nailed it. I always wondered what about what ,,on one of them there little boats.. Just jumped on a month ago and man your a little me back when I was a yut ,, Carry on be safe about it..

[@MiQBohlin]

Incredible world there is in unexpected places. Thnx m8 for sharing and all your efforts put into it. Cheers!

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video! Interesting stuff 👍

[@kidonaboat]

It is definitely another world. I'm going to buy an extra lottery ticket this week. Thanks for the tour.

[@blue1991flhs]

Thanks Colin, great video!

[@guitarheromartijn]

I work as an automation engineer for a company that designs the electrical cabinets/automation on big ships and yachts. It is fun to see how a yacht looks like from the inside. I usually don't get to see that.

[@robertmobley7678]

The super yacht you mentioned was built in Mississippi. You also mentioned "Trinity" which happens to be a boat yard on Seaway Rd, Gulfport Mississippi. I have friend that I worked with updating drawings used to build The DDG Naval destroyers. He went on to working in the private sector where as I stayed with the Naval contract.

[@rickharris5485]

Amazing boat. I can't even imagine that kind of money.

[@Vivie17]

That thing is MASSIVE!!! It boggles my mind that people can afford this stuff

[@taxman121]

Great episode!

[@Jobbs4]

yo Parlay, love the videos, heading out for my first season as a deckhand on a superyacht next year and just wanna say your videos have really helped. Keep it up!

[@svdelos]

Well done mate! See ya out there. Brady

[@gtmorgan6864]

Brady your videos are really good. Love the content. My wife and I watch you guy all the time for years. I am 70 and she is very disabled. We would love to travel but are stuck at home, you are one of our eyes to the world thank so much. Hope your brother and Karen are doing well we haven't hear much. Tell Blue "Oi" for us.

[@dirtnapz996]

@@gtmorgan6864 god bless you both

[@ussweeneyd]

Really great background to what you do when you and Jamie are not laying up glass and resin. Not sure which I’d rather be doing. 😎

[@750tripple7]

I grew up in the next suburb in Sydney as the captain at bonnet bay his introduction to boating as a kid would of been sea-al sup skua like most of us in that area

[@suebeelarson5972]

Love following Parlay Revival and all that I learn from you all. Only one complaint - Colin you HAVE to get rid of that nasty NY Yankees hat!!! Absolutely crushing every time I see it on you. If I send you a Boston Red Sox cap will you burn the NYY?

[@aaronblackmonofficial]

Thanks for this!!! Amazing stuff

[@juanalban6485]

Interesting, but the story of you working on Parlay is much more compelling to me than this. I say this as a credit to you and what you're doing, not as a discredit on this mega-yacht, its owners or its captain and crew. Can't wait to see you back on Parlay.

[@jcheck6]

Good stuff Colin. Thanks. Not too unlike the airline I flew for.

[@onthebeaches]

Hi..great vid! Captain Rick ordered me to come over and take a peak. Looking froward to seeing more vids on your recovery boat! PEACE OUT!

[@stephenscott963]

I’m new to your channel and a smaller tonnage captain slowly working my way up, just trying to do as many deliveries as possible on as many different vessels as possible! I want to say what a great video and super informative as I seriously am trying to learn as much as possible in the engineering department! You did a super great job just showing us around a super yacht engine room and what things do what, plus the shaft seal repair, didn’t know you could do that!! I know you are a busy guy, but if you ever see a need by viewers, I’d love to see in depth how all those items in engine room work, maintaining etc? Keep up the great work!,

[@stevemaurer6348]

HOLY Duck tape Batman !!!!!

[@marcelocheves]

This phone to engine room is like the batman phone, call when troubles

[@togetherworksemail]

Great video

[@donnavanwright143]

Nice to get an insight on what you have done and doing to fund your dream ! Choice bro

[@brookehawkins9963]

As you said, you simply cannot quantify the value of what you have achieved. In other words, you got a great deal, you all built your dream and now you are living it! It's called priceless!

[@mikeoconnell4229]

So.... you used the spare seal, when will they replace it?. It certainly was handy for you. Will that be on a schedule?

[@ZaraHayden]

Love some BTS!

[@lmorrison17]

Thanks Colin, this is one I had been looking forward to ever since you mentioned it.

[@iblacka1]

Colin you should have put some Loctite around that seal when you pushed it in.

[@iMatti00]

🙏 🙏 🙏 *SUGGESTION: I’d love if you’d please make detailed videos discussing your job as an engineer and Q&A videos on superyachts.* The more detailed information, stories, and day-to-day life that you include is better. QUESTIONS: And not just about being an engineer but also about life on board the yacht? What type of yachts you’ve worked on? Dynamics between the rest of the crew? How much you worked on charter vs private? How long were your contracts (e.g., ongoing rotational schedule between you and another engineer every 1-3mos, did you work shorter contracts of maybe 3mos, did you usually work permanently on a yacht with just 1-2mos off per year, or what)? How much do charters usually tip (I’ve heard it’s about 10% of charter fee but often that doesn’t seem like enough per crew member)? Your day-to-day life both on charter and off charter? More about how you started in the industry and moved up, including time in each position before chief engineer? How much the captain supervises the chief engineer? How much does the chief engineer keeps the captain updated on what he’s doing, etc? How necessary do you think chief engineers are on yachts (practically speaking not legally) because nearly everything is monitored electronically from the bridge? Alternately, do you think superyacht engineers are underpaid compared to captains, or do you think the pay disparity is appropriate based on knowledge/value/duties, (I ask this because to me as an outsider it seems easier to be a captain than to go to school and be an engineer)? What level of licenses do you have as a chief engineer and do you have any captain/mate licenses? Other questions I’m curious about but I’m not as dying to know: On different yachts you’ve worked on how many charters did it have per year and were they normally during certain months, How many times did the owners come on board per year and how long did they stay on? This could also bring in more viewers for people that want to search for information about charter yacht crew and how life is. I am actually one of those people because a few years back I came across the Bravo show Below Deck, which you undoubtedly know about, and was interested in seeing more videos about that so I searched about life on yachts and eventually I’m pretty sure that’s how I came across sailing channels. Now I watch about 12 different sailing channels on & off at different times. I always watch every video but a lot of times I’ve binged several videos at one time. Sometimes it’s almost too much to keep up with. Since there is a new Below Deck season starting you might get others like me that find your superyacht videos and watch everything else too. And even beyond all that, I’m sure a lot of your subscribers would be interested in knowing at least some information. I already watched this video but I’ve came back to the video now to make this comment. And the videos you make about working on a superyacht don’t have to be nicely produced like you normally make your videos, it can be more of a raw unedited video. The information is what counts. I hope you will consider my request. 🙏🛥🙏🛳🙏👷‍♂️🙏👨‍✈️🙏

[@clifbradley]

I just saw this boat when Luke Hammond did a takeover of Jared Watney's channel. Because the captain was having a baby, he was the GUEST captain.

[@JS-zn2oj]

So interesting! Great job...

[@moriver3857]

I've seen a few of these in the Fort Lauderdale area, and always wondered what kind of crew work on those boats and the guest charting the boat. Great video. Fair winds

[@nickmurdochh]

Stern glan.... My old fishing boat leaked from there everyday! Prop shaft was bent when it was put in with the crain and we just pumped it with greese every morning haha, did the job🙂 still going 10+ years on haha

[@jenbeckman6318]

Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@UUBrahman]

Very interesting to see you have to get in the water, use duct tape and then fix a very common problem - shaft seal leakage.

[@lucianmartin1685]

good content make more of these

[@jaarts359]

Thats was a great share, I want to go grind and lay some fiberglass with you and the gang on your projects.

[@RichardGetzPhotography]

Great video. Cook getting a different look at what you have done.

[@allisonhershner5364]

Wow much better cabin than in the below deck

[@SailingLearningByDoing]

Yeah nice video bro

[@blackknife1]

That engine room.....holy shit mate! I chose the wrong path...had I known about working on these incredible boats 40 years ago I think I would have had a much different career and life.

[@acrustykrab]

Dang they must be very successful! Cool boat and interesting work!

[@kaskl5403]

Very cool yacht, thanks for the tour.