E28 Saved at Sea by a Real Norwegian Viking and Hanging out at Shelter Bay Marina

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

It's always great to make a new friend or two or three...like a quote I once read "friends are the family we choose with our hearts." ❤ Often times, they will help you out when some of your own family won't.

[@kpoprandomnesss3896]

Cnbc

[@APBinVTA]

That's way cool, you got to meet Thomas and Be Free! Nice!

[@paulchristopherriley7503]

I am really enjoying your audio and video. getting seemingly extraneous sounds from the underside and other side of my desk I paused the presentation and discovered the sound was yours and exclaimed 'Ah Sterio!'But seeing the sea so close at hand is enthraling. Your exquisite beauty overcoming. Thanks and I am so enjoying your nautical verbiage. Thank You my Wind Hippie!

[@travelradiocoza]

On my boat i improvised a diesel cleaning system with two in line filters to strain and polish the diesel which worked well. It is a cheap and does not take up a lot of space.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

you are a total badass!!!! fearless!!!! raised two girls with the same mindset....you can do ANYTHING!!! Go get'm tiger!

[@joealexzander7270]

I guess Im pretty randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to stream new tv shows online ?

[@graysonrocco7122]

@Joe Alexzander lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

[@robertdonnell8114]

I am a US Army M-1 tanker and found out about funk caused by bacteria that lives in the water at the bottom of diesel fuel tanks. The water condenses on the cold surfaces and rains down into the fuel, settling into the bottom of the tanks. When we got our tanks they had been sitting in the rain for a long time and a lot of funk was down there. We went through 3 filters per hour for quite a few hours finally we had to pull the in-tank-pumps out and put rags into the tanks and use broom sticks to swab the bottom of the fuel tanks. We did get them clean, it just took a long time. May I suggest you arrange the hoses so that changing the filters is easier and carry a bunch of filters.

[@michaelromer7115]

Your videos are getting much better. Congratulations!! You are opening up more and videoing you relationships with other cruisers on your journey. Love it !!!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks! It's always easier to film friends than strangers

[@ianallan2337]

BTW a failed cutlass bearing or fouled prop can stop a little engine like that. Good to put the boat in neutral and make sure you can turn the shaft before you attack the fuel system.

[@SANITIZEDMIX]

well said!!!

[@GunnarCreutz]

What a luck that you met a Norwegian guy who was able to understand what your Danish motor was saying! :)) / Gunnar from Sweden

[@WindHippieSailing]

Hahaha!! Yeah I tried Google translate but it wasn't the same

[@_PJW_]

So here we have a Swede commenting about a Norwegian who understands Danish. 🤪🤣 (I'm Dutch)

[@SheriLatulip]

Good thing you made a friend with Thomas... and he answered the phone.. The Norwegian Gods were with you😎

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thank you Tor and Odin 🤘

[@Frostgecko7]

Please keep the videos coming! Don't get too caught up with your adventures that you forget to film them! I'm super excited to see more!

[@caycug1]

Nice video. I'm glad that you were able to get back to the harbor safely with Thomas' help. God bless you.

[@Jakfilm]

Balboa! Pretty good beer, at least the first 300 or so, then they get a little old. Sorry to have taken off so soon from Shelter Bay, would have been super fun to hang out with you guys. I left you in Thomas' good hands.

[@sonyawinchester5746]

Hi there Holly. I use the same sail slides on my mainsail. I lubricate them with a silicone aerosol spray that I found. I spray them about every 3 months. The spray doesn’t stain the sail either. Just a thought for you. Fair winds to you.

[@sp10sn]

Your pal is single handedly sailing a 55' boat? Impressive.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yeah he's a a badass

[@jonathanstevens3644]

That actually is impressive

[@peterjohnstaples]

Great to see everyone at the get in and help

[@bobcornwell403]

You seem incredibly suited to this way of life. You are one of five boats I am following. I think I have learned as much from you as the other four combined (not to slight any of them). I now see that do it yourself maintenance is the secret of making this life style affordable. And a lot of this is doing unlovely jobs, like working on the engine.

[@krautAmerican]

hi Holly, I have a grand banks 36 twin diesels....the main thing about a diesel is clean fuel with no water, and has to be primed to get out air bubbles, the best water separator is a Racor 500MA10, I have one on each engine. get one for your boat and get rid of or put in line with one you have now and you shouldn't have any more probs as long as you change filters, and you will see water at bottom of bowl, which you can drain with a turn of a valve in 2 seconds, the filter is 3 times size you have now, there should be a bleeder screw on your injector pump where you open a screw and bleed the air out of the fuel lines, this is a huge reason it is hard to start if air is in the lines... and remember diesels ignite on compression, not from a spark plug, so now imagine air in just one of the pistons and that's when you crank and crank with just spitting....when you get out in the swells all that rust and algae and crap gets all shaken into the fuel lines and you just dont have a good enough filter to get rid of the water and rust etc so it farts and quits from water in lines, I have a good friend who is diesel mechanic taught me all this so I could work on mine, I hope this helps and get the filter, ask around the marine, almost all power boats have the racor 500MA10 water seperators on them, it has a unique design...….and throw some sea foam injector cleaner in your tank once in a while, actually you put it in the racor for full strength...….good luck girly girl I enjoy your vids www.ebay.com/itm/Racor-500MA10-Fuel-Filter-Water-Separator-Assembly-/281762006579 kzbin.info

[@joelabriola6289]

Nice to see you having fun with your friend's. You really seemed less stressed too.

[@WindHippieSailing]

I am having so much fun with them!

[@PatrioticTroll]

I special thanks to the Thomas (Real Norwegian Viking) for rescuing our girl!! Thank you so much for another awesome video! Be safe!

[@dilbyjones]

Tom R !

[@obidamnkenobi]

wow, his boat is a beast.

[@alanlovesmusic6442]

Connections are always a must have in life, whether it be in business or out in world exploration. Good to know this worked out for you.

[@steventylka6585]

About a year late, I'm trying to catch up. But an old aviation trick, is to strain your fuel through pantyhose. You can't fill up as quick, and you kind of look stupid, but it works. If your engine quits on a boat, sail or otherwise, you have some choices with wind and current. In a plane, your only choice is "Where am I going to crash"...

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for another good one...it’s good to have good friends! -Rebecca

[@Medic5175]

Good to see you again. Love the video. Keep up the good work. Still want to see more of your art work. Your boat is looking good.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks!

[@californiakayaker]

If your problem does turn out to be fuel, I won't be surprised. Water in fuel happens on land, we use special filters, fuel/water seperators. They are a little larger and the ones I like the most you have windows and can see the water building up. Yes, they need to be drained periodically and cleaned. Did I say I love that sailing dinghy ? Probably for the fifth time ?

[@ianallan2337]

Really glad that you have hooked up with friends.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Me too! It's amazing

[@ianallan2337]

@@WindHippieSailing You are amazing Holly!

[@alchemistlogic9421]

@@WindHippieSailing Me too it must of been so refreshing to be amongst humans again. Atleast you can look back in time with a smile ☺ knowing your state of isolation was a special time in your life

[@tafflloyd6020]

I made the same trip up to Bocas in a Hunter 28.5 after the canal transit and found the south bound current much weaker further offshore, it may be worth looking into.

[@fabmanly1070]

Welcome to Shelter Bay. You can check-out anytime you like, but you can never leave’

[@WindHippieSailing]

YES exactly

[@theboatman360]

You have such a beautiful smile. Beautiful friends and a great outlook no matter what life throws at you. 👍😉🖒

[@alvin1984fiji]

lucky your friends were around..im thinking of keeping a 10 or 15hp outboard as back up ..would also work on the tender as well

[@SivaJivamukti]

You are awesome! For an engine fail, it was perfect timing. You had great support in Thomas! Excellent video. You are so brave.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks! Yeah I'm really lucky I had current going in the right direction

[@tammy6992]

I really do like the way you joke around

[@_PJW_]

3:42 "just a regular meal on the Be Free" 😲🤤😭

[@Grand-paws]

Excellent job young lady!

[@JonBuhagiar]

Thank you!

[@gerardl7954]

Hi Holly, I enjoy your videos very match. I have a advise for you ; Clean your diesel tank trough the opening on top, you have a steel diesel-tank and the inside is not coated . So every steel tank should be cleaned now and then and for your tank it is now. You can clean the diesel bud the dirt is on the bottom and the sides as wel as the top. this can be very rusty due to condense. Please do your self a favor and remove the washing pins on the railing wen you are sailing, I once fel nearly overboard in a rough sea by grepping on such a washing pin.. You dont have to do this I am just concerned. I wish you all the best and always 1 foot water below the keel. Greeting from a sailor and boat engine mechanic.

[@michynature]

Cool! I love watching Sailing with Thomas on Be Free! How funny I backtracked and saw the headline and wondered if it might be him! Since I’m familiar with both your boats it was really neat to see the perspective of them side by side! And how much braver you are than I already thought! So nice you got great help and a bit jealous you got to sample his gourmet cooking! It always looks amazing! Looks like you had a lot of fun! I’ve heard of Sea Tramp as well, I’ll have to check them out. Cheers!

[@timfarmer648]

Been working so much, I miss watching you have fun please be safe.🤠

[@WindHippieSailing]

Don't work too hard!

[@timfarmer648]

@@WindHippieSailing I won't you just be safe have a good time🤠🏖

[@SailingSeatramp]

Miss you little one ! Looking forward to see you on the 18th before you fly home 😘

[@WindHippieSailing]

Same!! 😻

[@hcpookie]

Had a similar problem in the Chesapeake and had to sail all the way into the slip on wind power... very stressful! I am happy to say I had the same experience with everyone willing to lend a helping hand and going out of their way to help out. So to add to your shopping list - consider a spare battery or two since they always seem to go dead when you least expect it! Happy sailing!

[@WindHippieSailing]

The sailing community is so kind. It's one of the best parts of being a cruiser. I'm glad you had a good experience too!

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

Secret beach? Hahahah! Grew up there in the Canal Zone. That is no secret beach and there are no crocs. Where did you get that?🤔🤔🤔Your at the old Ft. Sherman(Shelter Bay). To bad the canal took back the old Cristobal Yacht Club. That was a fun place. So many yachties. Go down the coast towards San Blas. A place called White Beach. Now that’s a secret beach. Where you were, we would go at night and you can pick up a bunch of Spanish lobsters walking the reef. Small but great to eat. Crocs🤣🤣🤣. Hope you enjoy Panama. I miss it.

[@keithcope8113]

Youll have a much better time i think now that you've friends around great that the engine problem was a simple fix stay safe

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yes me too!

[@michigreen8943]

Nice video compilation. Thanks Holly :)

[@undisturbednaturalworldd3102]

that is a danish diesel , everlasting bukh- diesel , treat it well and it will take u 2 end of world and back again-love 2 all

[@robinorosz8020]

You are learning your boat.

[@twisterwiper]

For a moment there I thought the Viking would be Erik. I guess there are other Norwegian Vikings 😊

[@chucksimpson8836]

I absolutely love what u do

[@michaelargenta3856]

awwww u shared footages of your friends on an island ~~ Coool ---- This boat belongs in a smithsonian.. Im 43 and would love ot just leave the farm and do something like this ?

[@djr4413]

Great to see you steaming along again, just glad it was only a diesel problem!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Same!

[@klemenprezelj]

Super great time. It's nice to see Nina in good spirits after their ordeal.

[@SailingSeatramp]

Klemen Prezelj thanks 🙏🏻

[@brianboys9015]

Love the funky bits. Keep on pushing.

[@dangonzales2896]

Wow! Great friends you found to help you with your engine, tow back to dock and feed you! How many more months are you going to hang around there before you finally cross the Canal?

[@WindHippieSailing]

I know! The sailing community can be so amazing. I'm hoping to cross the canal next month!

[@Mark.McLaren]

Love your adventures and your free spirit !

[@km-fk5lm]

From the first picture to the video, I like the 55" boat better. Hahaha, I might have Phallic issues.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Gosh Holly, what a rough sea to have an engine problem, so happy you got everything sorted. Cheers! 👌😎

[@WindHippieSailing]

I'm just glad I have such good friends to give me a hand and share laughs :)

[@arekkaniewski4442]

Check fuel pick up tube in tank. Easy to take out through pickup. Sometimes they have a screen and it can get fouled,up the symptom is,much like a plugged filter.fair winds

[@jimsbarg]

i would look for a used duel fuel filter set up that uses a non proprietary filter that can be found any where in the world and mount it in a more accessible area that small filter looks like it belongs on a lawn mower lol

[@ianallan2337]

I saw a Racor in the backgroud. That's the ticket but Holly needs spare filters.

[@SailorBarry]

Great video! classic sailing experience!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yep haha

[@danielbarbee7712]

Two thumbs up on spicing up the pizza. 👍👍😋

[@BubbathePirate]

Nice sculling in the short dinghy clip!!

[@SANITIZEDMIX]

LOL you crack me up! You GO Girl!

[@ianallan2337]

you need at least a couple of spare fuel filter elements, water pump impellers and freshwater strainer filter. Holly, you know how to bleed the fuel system so you might consider a plastic carry tank that you can connect ahead of the low-pressure pump if the problem recures. Changing the fuel in the tank helps but it doesn't get rid of the crap lurking at the bottom. If you have a chance get the tank out and steam cleaned at a good boatyard. then you will be home free.

[@johnlord7854]

Great to see Thomas helping you out ! Was Nina leading you astray, or was it the other way around ? !!!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha a little of both I think

[@danielbuckner2167]

Ugh.... am I the ONLY person without a sailing channel?! I really need to accelerate plans.

[@jonathanstevens3644]

Been watching your videos for a while. Love the channel. Great content. Your a tough chick. Big fan here. Keep it up girl.

[@dilbyjones]

Nice editing skills !

[@supershane1960]

Thanks mate, great video. Lots of lessons in there and a good time had by all. Enjoy Xmas in the States mate and see you when you get back. Cheers for now... ;-}

[@glenndavis479]

I hope Santa gives you a real fishing rod and reel or at least a proper reel that attach's to your stern rails for being a good little girl this year...Oh and ask him for a few squid lures as well so you are able to make scrumptious seafood meals like the one's in this vid.Happy Ho Ho from Australia.

[@nomadfishermanak]

A fuel separator would stop those types of things from happening, I'm not sure if they make them on a small scale id look into it it might be labeled a fuel centrifuge.

[@unclebob6728]

16:30 Nice sculling!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha thanks! The wind totally died

[@txhypnotist]

All you must do in life is breathe in and out, everything else is extra.

[@chrishill9715]

Go Norway! Your channel is the best on KZbin hands down!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@ALLGODSDIE]

A dream of mine ..too do what your doing..keep kicking ass..💪🏁

[@tophatter15]

Great video yet again. Stay safe and enjoy sweet lady. Wishing u a very merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🍷🍷 cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks! Right back atcha!

[@Adventures_EC]

can you make a video about the costs you put in your boat and equipments?

[@timfarmer648]

I hope you had a Merry Christmas be safe

[@chetmac45]

Why did you remove the video you posted about getting robbed ???

[@alexdelux2254]

14:48. That isn’t leaking bad at all.

[@jwwjww2041]

another great job

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks!

[@1_fishin_magician153]

now that your fuel system is clean...try an get a product called " Seafoam "...it is literally a mechanic in a can and will keep your fuel tank and delivery system clean ... thumbs up !!!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Cool! Thanks for the info

[@1_fishin_magician153]

@@WindHippieSailing ...your welcome and happy Holidays to ya...!!!

[@davebrown7321]

great video keep up the good work!

[@cassieg4486]

Thomas is such a nice guy :)

[@kevinjones2509]

Your such a tough chick love your vids keep up the sweet vids and good luck and happy sails Much Love From Florida 🤟❤️💕😍

[@hooligan6a]

Holly, I can’t find anywhere that you told us what type of boat you have other than it is a 27 foot sloop. Can you tell us what make she is?

[@BreezyRider66]

Holly's boat is a Danish Grinde 27...

[@frankrice5364]

Gorgeous vedio

[@nk14zp]

Always carry spare filters in a diesel powered vehicle. Truck,car,boat etc.

[@fredrikhaslund7986]

How did you choose your boat?

[@frankrice5364]

That food do look good. Past the grits let's eat

[@ephesus]

Shot out to Thomas!

[@gmatt3813]

Too cool!

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@mazroey]

We miss you 🥰🥰🥰

[@urabus7875]

nice

[@_PJW_]

I don't know diddly squat about sailboats - I'm a sailplane guy - so had to look up Bavaria-55. Lovely boat, but looks to me like a bit too luxury to be practical?

[@forestspeaks]

You’re one cool sailor girl.

[@patriciahutson]

Stay safe, drink deep from the cup of Life. Xmas spirit also the same. Whisky helps but so does a cold as Singa's " tiger". See ya soon in the South Pacific. UBIQUE

[@jim1205]

Hi not seeing the links to the other KZbin channels of your friends

[@WindHippieSailing]

It's in the info description of the video of you click 'see more' :)

[@BreezyRider66]

I was in Bocas about 10 years ago & there was a random shoe tree on the beach, is it still there?

[@WindHippieSailing]

I don't know! I'll have to look

[@Mr_G_in_Alba]

Fish and potatoes, a real Norwegian indeed lol

[@never2oldadventures]

Way to go Thomas on the rescue. Glad the engine was a pretty easy fix. Until our courses cross, fair winds and full sails. Jack and Billie

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks! Where are you guys?

[@never2oldadventures]

We are in Texas. So enjoy your adventures

[@WindHippieSailing]

@@never2oldadventures thanks!