WHY are FLOATING homes the BEST homes when you live in Seattle, WA? Plus, weekly Q&A! [NORDHAVN 43]

[@davidvoller726]

Great response on the gun question! Keep ‘em guessing!

[@johngrant7696]

I respect the care and respect you provide the boat. Small things do matter and it always amazes me how many people let maintenance go. Yes, boats and boat stuff a(repairs and parts) can be costly but much more expensive if you just ignore and let it go. Respect the effort.

[@michaelstogsdill6989]

As always I look forward to hearing from the MV Freedom crew. Again this week, great video. Always knew Shawn was smart and capable, this week's Q&A shows he is also wise. Y'all make a great team. Am amazed at the swag that exudes from Mr. Sully. Him a good boy.

[@peterwaugh9416]

Nordhavn tours got my attention.

[@skistrycharski6999]

My wife grew up on Bainbridge Is. at Eagle Cove for 27 yrs. Her Dad was a sail boat/33 foot owner, ah the yrs went thru her mind. She loved this blog !!

[@manfredseidler1531]

LOVE the addition of the Q & A... You're such a natural, how come it took you so long to discover your talents? I think the Puget Sound is unmatched in possibilities of both short-term outings and open sea adventures.

[@Quintessence.]

Elizabeth and Shawn, your channel truly portrays a "dream" of living on the water. Escapism from the troubles on land, and finding sanctuary on a floating home. Love all your videos, and hope to be your Seattle area neighbor one day in the future. In the midst of all the pandemic craziness, watching you two (and Mr. Sully) is a sorely needed breath of fresh air. Thank you, so much!

[@cameronm2203]

Shawn, do ever just pinch yourself and realize how lucky you are....gorgeous boat, wife, dog, and life. i enjoy spending time with you guys every Sunday evening. I'm still waiting for Ms. Right, need three traits.......really old, a lot of money, and a bad cough, lol

[@toddkarrick6711]

I live vicariously through all your vids. Thanks

[@jamesmulhern6733]

Nice to get away even for a short time. Yes being tied up for 30 days bring the crusing fever back right. I enjoyed watching your home on the water as it makes it way to the distination. Of course with nicer weather coming and more places to travel i look forward to this. thank you for sharing always

[@mjcaron1]

Sully sure loves his dad!🐶 Got my Hammerhead coffee shirt the other day BTW. Went with red. Very stylish 🙂

[@Mark_The_Mayven]

That’s was kinda funny @ 6:22 when the freighter was in the background--Your baby looked like a real toy floating by.. awesome 😎

[@backthebadge4009]

When we re-did out tables...we just cut a piece of 1/2 “ plywood to fit and screwed it in to use until the tables came back.

[@edquier40]

You answered my question from the last episode, Good Show as always! Be sure to hug Mr Sully some more, he looks like he is not spoiled enough!

[@bud1412]

I am here for the Nordhavn and you guys, but Mr Sully is a real star of your videos. I look forward to you two going south to Mexico etc. Another great video.

[@MyBoatLife]

Love the floating home community - nothing like that on the East coast. Nice vide - enjoying your boat life! 🤗

[@gordongadbois1179]

Nice video and glad you got to get a wee bit of cruising done.

[@guymanges3628]

Thanks guys for Bainbridge Island.

[@needwindinmysails6349]

Thanks again for another great episode, my take on guns on boats is too much drama we all have fire extinguishers on board, pirate steps on board you let extinguisher off in their face, they cant breath, they can't see, and if they keep coming you smash them over the head with it, then quietly slip them over board, problem solved and it's not classed as a weapon in any country. Cheers from Australia

[@bacondad6960]

Bainbridge Island is nice. We took the ferry across and found a beach next to the bay entrance facing Seattle. So nice and peaceful. Able to put our feet in the sand, it felt so good. You guys are killing me with these videos. I'm wanting to move into a yacht and enjoy life. Keep them coming!!!!!

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

I agree about the new 41, I would LOVE the 475, or Nordhavn 51!

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

rumor has it the 475 is based off of the same hull as yours!

[@jgdwick4067]

Love watching your fun! Stay safe !

[@fredsillner4342]

Another great video as always. Passage as short as it was, looked so peaceful. Here in the northeast is as well, Seattle just looks to make for boating! Enjoy your week! ⛴⚓️

[@jonishepardwickline6587]

Loved see y’all in my home town. It’s a sweet spot for families with kids.

[@motech7168]

What a way to enjoy a sunset!!

[@karinglass5872]

We live at Indianola! Bainbridge and Winslow has changed so much!

[@steveavila6520]

Used to live in Bonney Lake Wa had a wonderful view of Mt. Rainier from my front porch

[@jeffsimpson7290]

Thanks again for our weekly dose of MV Freedom, entertaining as always. Confirmed we need another trip to Bainbridge. Do tell, what's with all the fortune cookies you were buying at the grocery store on BI?

[@mvfreedom]

They’re E’s favorite...somewhat of an obsession 🥠 😉

[@scottlomas5509]

Fantastic as always guys.

[@neelyrichard72]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing :)

[@MrRonnmaui]

How exciting! We live on Bainbridge and it was so nice to see you come into the harbor and dock where me and my wife walk down into the park. Nice to see you enjoy the little town. I was hoping to see you come by Rich Passage next to Fort Ward Park where we live. Next time, visit Pleasant Beach Village you can anchor in the bay and come ashore and eat and drink at several small spots.

[@RESET1776]

Running joke in upholstery, Leather or Unicorn Skin? I’d say the best part would be the mobility at this stage of the game . After all, I know of more then a couple of people who’d relocate in a heartbeat with the current battles over these new (rules) n such from state -state. Keep up the great work🤠

[@steveprice4779]

Our Yacht Club has a outstation on BI so we go there whenever we can.... don't miss the Fudge store...😊

[@ericr.3759]

To protect teak table tops, I've had 1/4" flame-edged, tempered glass pieces made from paper templates. It's cheap, and when placed on the plastic spacers, won't slide unless you've rolled so much your epirb will probably already be floating.

[@ashleymarks6144]

Good call on not answering the gun question.

[@frankcherry3810]

I miss Sandy…your lab and my yellow lab

[@erikowren7894]

Your dog is cool. He is a good buddy.

[@James-seafan]

thank you for sharing excellent video

[@dsarge1977]

Thank you for sharing..

[@Passap72]

Ice episode as usual 👍👍👍👍

[@jwm4436]

I want pie ! Ha. Thanks for sharing. Life is good~

[@alexkacher4532]

Just discovered your channel! What a life guys, miss ya!

[@russelljohnson4527]

it's kind of neat seeing HERE even when I'm FROM here! Must have been a fluke with such little traffic on I-5. You could actually see the pavement!

[@richardr1627]

Great town ...

[@MrRich2u]

Love the vids!

[@bertoverweel6588]

MV Freedom to the big ship " look at the large waves we are making " .

[@darbovision2672]

OMG Elizabeth you just destroyed me knees!

[@michaeldemaio3601]

Your videos are so inspirational to watch. It seems like an impossible dream to do what you do. I already have the boat but the rest is very scary

[@michaelledbetter9142]

Knowledge of the undertaking is available online. Be smart. Take short trips 1st. Bring a friend. Carpe Diem! Good Luck too.

[@stevenbennett3922]

Great video.

[@toma5153]

Thanks for skippering my weekly virtual cruise. Any plans to visit Olympia, Swantown public marina, then maybe a hop over to Hope Island state park?

[@mvfreedom]

Possibly this summer!

[@andybowden1655]

You all may need to explain, for those who aren't familiar with the Seattle area, the difference between a floating home and a house boat.

[@johnmariatucker9707]

Houseboats were or still are capable of self propulsion (designed to be a boat). A floating house is similar to site built homes only with a floating structure underneath such as logs/ pontoons. Generally you can slip a Houseboat at a marina. Floating homes require a F.O.W.R. PERMIT from city of seattle. These permits alone can cost up to 200k. Hope this helps a little.

[@j-maxfromor1895]

Thanks for another interesting video. I recently saw a news story about Point Robert’s and their problems with the closed border. Have you thought of visiting there?

[@mvfreedom]

Yes we plan to this summer, crazy to think that they’re somewhat locked in.

[@thomasw5430]

Me personally I think floating homes are the best places to live anywhere. Let’s face it your home is always waterfront and unlike a traditional home, if you don’t like the view, you can always change it! Weather is getting warmer here in east coast and seeing a lot of people getting boats ready for boating season.

[@glennlepien473]

Poor Sully .. at least give him a Doggy Snack while you feed yourselves. Be Nice. Another good video, thanks for sharing you Guys.

[@jimbaker8624]

Happy Palm Sunday. Thank you for another fun video. Blessings to you.

[@Deke1]

Sully, where's my snack.....what am I a dog!!!

[@petebates849]

looking good

[@glexplorer9002]

Lmao. Love the intro

[@robertlewisvideo]

I Love your Videos. Your Videoing Technique and the way you put the clips together is Excellent. Can you point me to the video where you explain what camera(s) and lens you use and do you favor 1080p or 4k. Forgive me if this has been asked a lot. Your videos are so clear and well done.

[@mvfreedom]

We have links to all of our main camera gear in the video description as well as to our full list of video & editing gear on our Amazon Affiliate site: www.amazon.com/shop/mvfreedom?listId=3PY5FF7P5YZBL

[@robertlewisvideo]

@@mvfreedom Thanks

[@mikebruno829]

So fun! Please consider putting up a Spotify Boating Music" list. I would like to hear your answer to facing the challenges of staying fit in the boating life. Low carb cheese plates and fasting days in between pie days....

[@mvfreedom]

On it 👍

[@805gregg]

Now take that nice boat and move it to the Florida Keys where the air and water are both warm

[@markduncan6690]

Fine Point! Mr. Sully has a gift certificate! For doggy treats! No Cheese Please!

[@JJOHNSON-gb7qb]

Hi Sean... great video friend.

[@thistledown777]

Love the video as always! What are the chairs and table that you use in the cockpit?

[@mvfreedom]

The table is a small folding adjustment table from Home Depot and the chairs are lightweight folding black chairs with a nautical logo. Can’t recall where they’re from.

[@m2pozad]

I think I would have tried to refinish the table DIY.

[@nejadcosic398]

I’m surprised that I haven’t seen you guys fish or crab

[@carolynaskew9774]

Hey guys! Love your videos as always. Question for you... We just bought a nice Ranger Tug and I'm wondering what product you recommend to clean and protect the wood finishes in your boat?

[@nicholaspatton1742]

Lol , Yeah they're Dinghies... just for your sailing Knowledge... ;) All the best.

[@rfdinesen4027]

3.1415 - yum!

[@BrianKilgoreCanada]

miss ypur report - BAK

[@cwiii3378]

I hope and pray to win the lottery to be able to live your life style.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It's more realistic to get an education and a great job to afford this lifestyle.

[@waynebeck7801]

So when you live in a boat where do you keep all of your stuff?

[@shanevillis4079]

If you guys had the ability to step up in size, what would you go up to?

[@mvfreedom]

We really like the N62/N63 models 👍

[@judd_s5643]

@@mvfreedom save your pocket change!

[@metilaful]

I wish I could still eat like that.

[@greglight3745]

Looks could be deceiving but your QA reminds me of Dana Point.

[@mvfreedom]

A little farther east!

[@jpmerrick8886]

Folks come to ft Lauderdale its 86 this week

[@G14-Classified]

What Sully can’t have cheese 🧀. My fur babies live for cheese

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@glenpeacock3330]

Having tables refinished is a bit over the top. The distressed look is in. Having raised four kids everything I own is distressed including myself. 🙀

[@nickwalker7478]

Great content.. curious as to cost of fuel your spending a month as part of the life style. .. ever look into starlink for internet while out on the water? I’m looking to one day take the jump into the cruising life style and I’m eating all the info I can as I learn and practice as well as decide the type of vessel I could live on verse a casual use. Good luck on the continued journey.

[@Leosarebetter]

Hi Nick, If you are looking for long term liveaboard, power vessel, go for a displacement vessel with preferably single screw. The slower revving the better. (Twin screw is fine but remember the double cost of running) Take a slow revving engine in say a 49 footer, with careful management you would probably burn around 14 to 16 litres per hour at say 7 to 8 knots. Lets say you cruise for 120 hours that month (5 x 24 hour days) at say 8 knots you would cover roughly 960 Nautical Miles. Your 120 hours by 16 Litres per hour is 1,920 Litres, at say $1.20 per litre = $2,304 fuel costs for that journey. (change the $ value to your local prices) Plus general maintainence, regular serving every 500 hours? marina fees etc etc. Burning through 50 to 290 litres per hour is great...if you can afford it, but for most it is not practical. Exceptions would be a Seahorse running 2 x 4cyl engines. Burning litres per hour (gallons per hour) is going to be your "boss" as to how far and how often you get underway. Hope this helps, all figures are just rough estimates of course.

[@nickwalker7478]

@@Leosarebetter great information...what are your thoughts on these new all electric boats..or even refitting say a 10 yr old boat/cat with all electric/solar.

[@Leosarebetter]

@@nickwalker7478 Great, but the technology is not quite there yet in smaller boats. I believe that new battery/charging technology is about 2-3 years away which will change a few things for the better. If you refit (Elec) into boat - there is a ton of additional things required, its not like an old school engine swap. If I were to do it i would chose a cat hull, easier to drive thru the water etc. smaller motors etc.

[@robertroot3790]

Please show actually dropping the anchor & setting it, etc. Regardless, I enjoy the excellent video production and perspectives on real boating life. Thx

[@hedhtr4]

Are you considering subscribing to StarLink?

[@mvfreedom]

We’ve tried but it’s not an option for our area right now.

[@hedhtr4]

@@mvfreedom I think by the end of the year it will be available

[@michaelledbetter9142]

Don't U2 go to Florida(even tho Shawn's folks live in Ft. Meyers). We(west coasters) need you to stay. 2 visit is OK, tho.

[@andrewchristopher7138]

Hi

[@Orchidart59]

Just love Mr Sully but what did he buy with his $25???

[@mvfreedom]

He didn’t find an outfit he liked so he ended up with poop bags and dental chews 😏

[@joetori8356]

@@mvfreedom What a practical dog! :-)

[@56Spookdog]

👍👍

[@ronf1100]

Can you explain why you have 2 lines securing anchor to bow?

[@joemurray9131]

what was the huge boats by your boat? all lined up

[@mvfreedom]

Those are Washington State ferries. A lot were parked for service work done at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

[@raybon7939]

you aint finding waters like that here in miami , the puget sound is a lake almost.

[@Brad-sb1dk]

Yeah, but unlike Miami waters, the Puget Sound's water temp. can kill you in 30 minutes.

[@raybon7939]

@@Brad-sb1dk yeah thats true but there are alot of sharks here, i was on the swim team in high school so i can swim but even then sharks want you there gonna catch up, but the sharks here they are disintterested in people we are at the bottom of the menu here

[@jpmerrick8886]

Yes sorry I forgot

[@ThatCarGuy]

What ever happened to the first dog Sandy?

[@mvfreedom]

Very sad to share she passed away Dec 2019. We paid a small tribute to her last year and still feel like she’s with us, so not quite ready to update our intro yet.

[@ThatCarGuy]

@@mvfreedom Sorry to hear, i just never really saw a video explaining what happened. No need to change the intro, as an owner of a Husky, GSD, and Cane corso x Rottweiler mix, so i understand the love, i was just curious. Thanks for responding, keep it up.

[@Scruffers2011]

When will you deep-six that ancient weather fax machine? Also, have you considered cruising up to and around SE Alaska?

[@mvfreedom]

Yes we plan to in about a year! And once we can think of how to fill the ODST shaped hole without that darn weather fax it’ll be on the first dock cart outta here!

[@paulnilsen8514]

Do they charge for you to Anchor in the Harbor at Bainbridge?

[@mvfreedom]

No but there is a fee to use the public dock.

[@jessefenton3953]

Why the sudden stop in videos??

[@tcoker6616]

What did Sully get at the doggy store with his gift card?

[@mvfreedom]

He ended up getting poop bags after all and some breath mint cookies 😏

[@tcoker6616]

That’s so wrong! Get toys and treats!

[@Brad-sb1dk]

Your boat is beautiful and well maintained. However, I can't help but notice it lacks many personal touches or décor common with most other folks cruisers and yachts. Is Shawn opposed to such thinks or do you both just like it as it was delivered.

[@mvfreedom]

Do you mean things like wall art or tabletop items? If so, yes, we’re both more into keeping it more minimalist. Our decor is more about dec pillows, candles and bedding!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Who wants clutter, knickknacks and chotskies on a small live-aboard boat?

[@Looknobook]

Also 8:25

[@suunto61]

What was in the Seastar Solutions box in the trunk?

[@robbrewer3861]

A very good question

[@mvfreedom]

Black water hoses that we’ve been putting off!

[@robertblake1032]

As a carpenter of 30 plus years and an amateur painter/furniture restorer, mostly cabinets and such, I guess I would have taken care of the refinish myself. I forget that everyone doesn’t take care of these things themselves.

[@mvfreedom]

If we could go back we wouldn’t have done it. Just saw them yesterday and it’s BAD news ☹️

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@mvfreedom - That's a huge drag, especially considering you had to drive past Tacoma. Lots of time, effort and money for a crap result.

[@Looknobook]

@6:59