Our Toughest Boat Install Yet! (stern arch + 3 rigid solar panels)

[@salleyh19166]

Who is the guy who keeps helping them out? Mad props to him!

[@dawa4562]

Her brother I guess

[@222-q7w]

@@dawa4562 Not her brother. David is her brother. More or less the same age as Lou. That is just somebody helping them. Father Uncle or some other bod.

[@taketothehighwaydotcom3152]

I suspect it might be the guy (I think his name was "Mike?") who offered to help them with spares required for the boat.

[@222-q7w]

@@taketothehighwaydotcom3152 Eventually we will find out exactly who it is.😁😁😁😁

[@bendesignsmedia]

My question too, he's the hero!

[@cellllman]

Right On! "measure 3 times, cut once." Perfect! So cool to watch your sailboat come to life with all your great works!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much Chris!! We so appreciate the support :) - Dana

[@maliahargitai4383]

The transition to when the storm came in... WOW WOW WOW I got goosebumps !!

[@borrdellingr9209]

I live out on lower Cape Cod. If you guys ever come out this way just let me know and I will stop by and say hi and bring you some local beer!

[@TideKnotTravellers]

Measure twice, cut once. That’s a good rule and yeh three is even better! 👌🏼

[@AlasdairGR]

Measure once, you’ll cut twice. Measure thrice, you’ll only cut once, and everything will be nice 😁😂

[@WildWeRoam]

Cant measure things enough around here!! So happy the stern arch is safely attached. That was quite the project ahaha Thanks so much for watching :) - Dana

[@thelittlehomeaustralia]

Love the older dude mentors 💓 i hear more and more about the boat community being so supportive of young sailors and this is great to see!

[@pierreblumm]

When I was a kid I went on a 3 weeks sail trip with my dad.. Best memories ever ! You guys makes me feel like I should do another trip like this again ⚓️

[@WildWeRoam]

So special that you got to have those adventures as a child! Thanks so much for watching Pierre :) - Dana

[@spandananallapati4140]

We're putting in a offer on our first boat. Squee! And we're making the behemoth list of to-do's. This is high on the list. Thanks for the great video!

[@elenanestoros9871]

Being on water must feel wonderful! Especially at sunrises, sunsets and when there's a sky full of stars. Great jobs guys 👍

[@WildWeRoam]

It really has been one of the most magical parts of life on the water Elena!! Cant wait to share more adventures with you so you can see what boat life is all about :) - Dana

[@mightyaxolotl74]

I love this series, it’s honestly very interesting but I can’t wait for you to go back travelling so we can follow your adventures

[@mightyaxolotl74]

Stiff Wood what’s... the point of your comment ? They are beginners if that’s what you mean by “amateur”... it feels like a word you chose to be purposefully negative x’) they are also travellers, not navigators “for sport” so yeah, they will probably make flea jumps (as we say in my language) from one spot to the other... why would they want to do anything else ? :/ I’m not defending them but I just don’t understand your point. There is several ways to travel.

[@WildWeRoam]

Aww we're SOO excited to share the adventures with you too!! It definitely feels like a building summer for us as we get our sea legs underneath us and learn so many new skills, but we promise one day to be out in the big ocean when we're ready and take you all to far away places we've been dreaming of for years :) Thank you so much for all your love and support! It means so much to us - Dana

[@FullofBeans1]

@@SteifWood They didn't SCRAP the nav station. They reconfigured it to also serve as a workstation. If you watch the complete videos you will catch a section where someone comments (I think its Lou) that while they are primarily relying on electronic navigation they still have a spot for paper charts - which is prudent, of course. These three have a long view in mind and learning, and adjusting, as they go. They are smart, capable, clever, flexible, inventive, cautious when they need to be - they are going to be fine.

[@larryboles629]

You all did a mighty fine job with that cable. Real nice tape job, with adding the red/black round to the +/- sides. That looks like it could be rated for at least 240 volts at 100 amps. I sure hope that is good enough for those RENOGY panels. They really are output beasts. Be happy, be safe.

[@nodgwig8948]

Your enthusiasm is so, so contagious. I'm loving these positive vibes, they definitely make me believe my boyfriend and I will eventually get our own boat too and figure things out as we go :)

[@CessnaPilot99]

I'm glad you're getting solar up. Just a tip on docking, always expect that the engine can quit at any time, especially when shifting in or out or neutral. You came in too fast for that dock. You would have plowed it pretty good if the engine quit when you shifted into reverse. Keep up the good content Edit: Commentor SV Barry Duckworth says below that is pretty much standard operating procedure for this for full keeled boat. I learned something new.

[@karenw8481]

Coming in too fast, that made me nervous, too. They need some sailing and boating experience.

[@wanderingohm]

I love that he community on this channel is growing. You boaty people are just as generous with your advice as vanlifers It's just really nice to see people offering advice and tips already ☺️ New adventures and new friends along for the ride

[@svbarryduckworth628]

We have the same boat. It just doesn't steer going too much slower than that. At less than 1.5 knots you lose most all of the helm. It is a characteristic of this particular boat with its full keel and very, very tiny rudder. It's pretty much how we have been docking ours for 4 years now and many thousands of miles of cruising. Come in hot at an angle and hit reverse and the prop walk will bring the aft right in at it slows to a stop.. Captain Ron baby! Maybe they were a little hotter than necessary, but not by all that much. Come in any slower and the current and/or wind will catch the boat and slam it into the dock, or another nearby boat, with no control. It is a Rasmus thing. Approach the dock at the speed you are comfortable hitting the dock. This boat is a tank. It's not going to be damaged badly at that speed, with fenders out like that. More likely to damage the dock, or another boat... :D

[@karenw8481]

@@svbarryduckworth628 Thanks for the info, my experience is with a Tasar and a small water skiing boat.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for the tip!! We really appreciate it :) We've made a lot of changes in our technique since we filmed this and one of our friends here told a wonderful saying that we use - "slow is pro" and we've been trying to do that for docking, picking up moorings and just navigating the mooring field in general. Definitely have so much to learn, but starting to feel more manageable lately :) -Dana

[@rocknroll302]

We got to watch fireworks from a new boat this year as well. Such a special moment. :) Safe travels!

[@robotech1990]

Matt deserves a whole video for him.Looks like a great guy.

[@cathiejo2165]

Oh my.... a storm! You all are so brave! It is beautiful when things are calm 💗

[@kaylabrewer8748]

Wow, I love how you guys did the solar panel. I want to add one more to my truck via the roof rack and that u-bolt should work.

[@katiefitz-gerald8673]

I would love to see a morning or a night routine on the boat! OR what you do when a storm hits!! Love the videos, I get so excited every time one comes out! :)

[@peggyprose]

I'm convinced you two can do absolutely anything you decide to do!! 👍👍👍😄

[@jmcwill2002]

Very enjoyable video; reminded me of some of your best from #vanlife with Odie; music, editing, all spot on! Also, the boat looks fantastic! So glad you had no trouble from the storms. Stay safe!

[@aaronmoiche330]

I swear there’s nothing you guys can’t do, I hope I can be like that too sometime

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

Me too... You can do anything with the right amount of money or sponsors. Money is what holds me back 99% of the time. Obviously I know they have worked hard to get where they are, but money is important. They say *"don't worry about the money, if you just do what you love, the money will come later"* ...but that's a hard pill to swallow.

[@jaquespierre6460]

Mr. Ramirez oh brother. Just be happy for them

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

@@jaquespierre6460 AND I am! Super happy for them. It is amazing... Just trying to point out my own reality.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much Aaron!! You are too kind :) :)

[@MerleNicholson]

Wow, I'm impressed with your new, evolving skills. Good going. I've worked with 5200 adhesive for more years than most, first time at Cape Canaveral Gemini launch complex in the 60's. 5200 Rule #1: Never use 5200 in any application where you expect to take it apart. It's not just a sealant, it's a structural adhesive. 5200 Rule #2: keep unused product in the refrigerator. It'll keep indefinitely if you create a glob at the tip and wrap the glob with film and masking tape. The arch looks perfect. If you'd had it done by someone else, look at the skills you would have missed.

[@bobrose7900]

Another great video, well done. You made it look easy, it wasn't, but the end result was a win win, great! I've not seen a solar arch mounted to the outside of the boat like that before, looks effective and provides additional space.

[@greenthumb1523]

I cant wait for big ocean waves footage paired with beautiful music. I play your videos when Im getting ready in the morning to zen me out.

[@ninawirta2735]

I can’t believe you made the decision! I love it

[@sandyb34]

So neat to see fireworks from the boat!

[@jeanettel4840]

Awesome to see you getting this all together. You are learning as we watch, ignore all the advice on what you have already put on there! Just like with your van, you learn as you go. Keep up the good work, I'm proud for you. xo

[@julietyler4639]

My favorite time of the week...your video! You are all simply so inspiring, please know that deep in your hearts. Also! A Hannah shirt!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Couldn't be more appropriate to have fireworks at the end of the arch install !!! Nice job everyone. 😎👍🏻🖖👏 ⛵️

[@LoztDaze]

I LIKE BOATS! Butyl seal! Drill oversize, epoxy, install!!!

[@colletrees9674]

You are so talented in capturing emotions on camera.

[@AnthonyTristramMoore]

That little outboard is a champ! Runs like it's in a Yamaha commercial

[@sav7568]

They came in to that dock at around triple the safe speed. Scary.

[@lennyp4782]

Lou is pretty handy. On Odie he did a great job (she did too😉) and he's proving himself just as " learn as you go" knowledgeable on Penelope. They both work great together. look forward to more adventures. 😉💪👍

[@bumpkin52]

I really enjoyed your makeshift crane. The rigging and use took some real sailoring skill.

[@hazelfroling8192]

i love you guys. your adventures and travels have inspired me so much and I hope one day I can travel s much as you. i also just love how honest and real your videos are and how you are so committed to doing the work yourselves. much love! :)

[@MrThebrownie72]

I admire the 3 of you and more then that I respect you and with me respect is earnt , you have definitely earnt it with your attitude your efforts and your results ,thankyou well done

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much Yorty! We so appreciate it :) - Dana

[@johnswimcat]

A good, well thought out and well executed job guys. As I know it can be difficult to think of every little detail and get it all right with any practical job but it looks like you did

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

that lightning strike was perfect timing....well, not perfect for you guys, but perfect for the movie magic haha. I say this every video, but I love watching this process and it makes me so much more excited each time to start working on my dream bus :)

[@tednottodd]

I cringed at the thought of using 5200 on that arch. I hope it never has to come off. Regarding the ubolts, one thing I have done with some success is to dip them in the plastic coating that you can get for tool handles. If the electrical tape starts to fail you might want to give it a try. The one problem would be if the u-bolt fits really tight, it might not slip over the arch

[@svbarryduckworth628]

A heat gun takes 5200 right off. It is not the big deal that most people think. It is an internet urban legend that it is the "devil's glue." 5200 is the specified sealant in the instructions from Arch in a Box, I believe. Also there is a release compound too, for debonding 5200 and other similar adhesives in areas that a heat gun is not appropriate. store.marinebeam.com/un-hesive-3m-5200-sealant-and-adhesive-remover/

[@andrewbrown2063]

I agree, 5200 comes off, a knife does the trick. Better to use heat shrink and an AC plug in heat gun rather than a lighter, which can damage everything; also better to use self-amalgamating tape rather than electrical tape which goes to a sticky mess. Better to make an H shaped or rectangle frame under the aluminium frame to spread the load. To prevent 5200/4200 mess all over just tape off the piece and the topsides with blue 3M painters tape and remove right after applying goop.

[@Llamathellegend]

12:42 - Always be cautious of your hair near a spinning drill bit. It will pull scalp right off along with the hair.

[@natevinniesr3418]

Yep been there lose some hair on it. Some never grew back. Fortunately I had plenty to hide the lose.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

At this point I'm only watching their content waiting to see who dies first. Millennials are just not designed for functional life, they're lucky that boomer stops by to help all the time. :P

[@charlesmilne3263]

Great job guys ,hope you are safe and well

[@kiliankoller7555]

Cool video! You should check, if you need fuses in the solar wiring... Have a safe trip!

[@jacquelineoldhaver2672]

I would still glass in some blocking on the inside of the hull to distribute the torque of the arch twisting on your hull.

[@seanslattery2535]

Stunning...your project is taking shape beautifully

[@MandaFandaa]

I seriously have no idea what’s being done in half of this but I’m here for it 😂

[@WildWeRoam]

ahahha thats how we all feel all the time!! So much to learn around here :) - Dana

[@PaytonHetherinton]

such a beautiful boat i can’t wait to get a sailboat in the future✨

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

..... wow huge progress....please let us know who the awesome/skillful/helpful guy was that kept showing up- he needs some credit if only being a helpful neighbor...exited for y'all

[@popsoldboats3406]

There was a surveyor engineer Named Charles Edward Good of mount holly North Carolina several decades back he said measure everything 3 times. The phrase measure it the Good way was coined in honor of him. He never smoked and still passed away from cancer a few years ago. But if you are ever in Charlotte NC and take the 485 I 77 tubine interchange that is also some of his work. I think of Eddie Good every time I hear measure it 3 times. He just happened to be my Uncle. So keep measuring the Good way.

[@Emily_violin]

Lol the Christmas song in the background 😂

[@badgamerkat]

O Come all Ye Faithful, lol. I was singing along.

[@joebloggs2862]

Refreshing

[@Rebecca.Daydream]

Cameo from Hannah McNeely’s merch! 💖 love it

[@montumon]

You guys are all so smart, dedicated and talented

[@LostNative]

Aww this is so good and love the boat. Well done for seeing your dream and having the trust in yourselves to go with it.

[@briantayler1230]

The cable that was on the solar panels was marine-grade cable. The wire was not copper colour but tined copper. Try to use this marine cable at all times if possible. The ordinary copper cable will corrode and white powder will form inside the cable and resist the flow of electricity.

[@sdancer22]

So much hard work in this one but the boat is looking great!

[@isaacmendez3902]

Initially I though you guys were going to install ladders..... Good job! Keep it up with the videos!

[@johnsautter9729]

Interesting you put it on the outside on the side of the hull. Make docking tricky. Like hitting pilings (bouncing). But, looks good!

[@allsearpw3829]

Glad to see your on your way with the solar panels, have fun, stay safe.I wonder where the van is now .ttfn

[@joeybeezley752]

you guys are so cool. so excited an happy for your adventure!

[@CiaraD4life]

the timing of that lightning strike!

[@LCCH.cecilia]

Love your videos!! So excited for you guys in this new adventure 🙌🏼

[@vivianasanchez9424]

The three of you make such a good team! 😊

[@JuliaBeth8]

Congratulations on your boat! Wow! What a dream! 😊❤️

[@charlottecharliechaz]

Loving these videos SO MUCH!! 🛥🌊⛵✌ Hugs from the UK xx

[@brettagostini8025]

I was wondering if/how you isolated the stainless steel bolts from the aluminum mounting brackets at the four baseplates?

[@deeluu731]

"The water, the breeze"....The water birds too...lucky people you are..great job guys.

[@findsomename]

On the u bolts on the solar panels. Maybe consider using some threadlocker solution. And a second nylon locking nut. So they don't come loose as easily overtime. Good job all the same. Best of luck with the tub 🙂

[@avastepski6171]

Aw Dana ur lock screen pic is so cute lol

[@punacunningham9151]

Hope to do what you're doing one day, looking for a sailing boat for now.

[@terristenacious2279]

it's in? Job you guys I'm so excited for you and I look forward to you sharing your adventure on the boat.you guys are my favorite of all my subscriptions. Happy sails⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@ozzycool1000]

Yes 20 min! Loving it

[@kristofferhellstrom]

Just started watching your boat adventure and looking forward following you :) Love that you use so many solar panels! I wonder how much power they'll give you on a super sunny day?

[@Viper_Poker]

For future reference when doing electrical work a heat gun works best. Robi makes a goid heat gun and theyre awesome.

[@designdoctor247]

Even shampooing your hair in the 🌧 rain. Impressive. And ooooh so memorable

[@svyatmark6705]

17:17 thats a sick roar!

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

You need to explain why you have it mounted on the side of the hull ? Typically nothing is ever mounted like this because when docking the vessel you will fetch up on a pile or bulkhead.

[@PacificSolo]

thanks for that. What kind and how many batteries are. you using? I am about to install Solar on my boat too. I did it the opposite way round and put in a Hydrovane first. Thanks again for a great video

[@christenasmith8571]

Hey I think you guys are doing great. I also watch a couple called sailing uma and I think they would be a help for you guys with some tips etc. Keep up the great work

[@StephenWarrenArt]

cant wait to try boat life one day when I find a partner :) currently doing van life and I love it

[@johnsautter9729]

Also, for things above the waterline that you might want to remove in the future. Look into butyl tape.

[@dmsarabia1]

Very exciting progress. So glad to hear you weathered the tropical storm. So who's your friend helping the 3 if you out on occasion?

[@neilwebb5866]

Hi did you have the bridge made or is it a universal fit indeed? If so where did you get it from ?

[@MaryMarvelous11]

Love that you have Hannah McNeelys merchandise ❤

[@barbaraemmons923]

Thanks for videos, good timing, for me, putting solar panels on my Morgan 384. I have some Renogy 100w panels. Where did you buy the deck fittings that you show in your video at 16:15?

[@KiwiSkipper]

I'd be interested to see a wiring diagram showing how you connected all your panel types and sizes. What are in parallel and series etc. How you connected them all to 2 MPPT controllers? Cheers

[@tmonkeypunch]

Your boat is such a beauty!!

[@adamisaac4685]

Just watching this makes my stomach churn. I get sick on boats. Oh well. Enjoy the ocean guys.

[@danielaheusel6368]

Great teamwork!

[@stephanielee370]

You guys are amazing! So inspiring!

[@cassilva76]

Hello guys. amazing video. I have a question. Why you did with aluminum and not stainless steel? Thankssss

[@redwood1957]

I know you have moved on from sailing. Do you recall where you got the arch from. Thank you happy Easter.

[@superloose5632]

She’s so lovely and cute... way to go guys👍

[@gma5572]

Well done!

[@snakeplisken4278]

Hi Guys. I have some new renogy 100 watt panels that I never used. Still in the box. If you have room for more just let me know. I am Florida however, so maybe when you get down here?

[@theadventureawaits]

Time for adventure now!

[@mauricepowers3804]

Great video can't wait till the next one!!!!

[@OXSouthernBellXO]

Where are y’all at these days? (Obviously not an exact location for safety) We are headed to the coast of NC this weekend. We thought we were going to have to cancel bc of damage from that hurricane. Glad y’all made it through ok!

[@matjam8305]

Not sure why you guys have the arch protuding from the hull sides. They will get caught by a fender, boat, dock... Use TefGel for where needed for the different metals.

[@shannonforrest5793]

How often will y’all be uploading new content? I absolutely LOVE you guys and your channel but I’d REALLY LOVE to see more videos, than just once a week!!! Have y’all decided to ONLY upload 1X a week now? Please please please upload more 😊

[@jeanettel4840]

They have uploaded once a week. It's not like they can just film it and then wham it out, there's editing and a ton of stuff on the back side that we don't see. They're BUSY.

[@JCAJCA3]

Great job guys. 5200 ? When you drill holes in your fiberglass put epoxy in, let it dry and redrill hole. It will protect it from moisture, water problems later on. 4000 would have been my choice. Another youtuber who is redoing his sail boat and does excellent work is Mads on " Saillife" channel. I would recommend you watch some of his video's. You guys really did well though. GOD speed. JC