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Are taking the ditch or the outside?

Cool story! Love it

Cheers Mate!

I love anchoring in Cape May. South Jersey Marina, good people there, say hi to Heidi.

Big time. That incident may have saved my life. Lessons learned. It could have been way worse..

yep you can say that again..

The ICW proper is maintained by the Army corps of engineers to a minimum of 6 ft depth. No matter what at one point along her 1000nm ditch at any time you could run aground. The ocean is constantly trying to reclaim the canal. The ICW north of Norfolk is questionable for reasons related to tidal movements. It can be done with the right know how and that's what makes the ICW a must do. Its a challenge. I'm very proud to say I've done the east coast there and back and would do it again at the drop of a hat. One of my most cherished times in my life. Yes you can do the ICW with a 6 ft deep keel.

lol... hhhhaaaa

The Yanmar 2 qm20 is a great little engine. I have changed the head gasket twice now. I know its every part and sound. I love that engine. I used to just sit and watch her run when I first got EV. On the fly wheel are marks to line up the timing. She is exactly lined up. The cam shaft is good. Valves are to spec. The issue is the exhaust elbow. Needs relacing and there is a bit of steam coming out at the top of the day. There is a sound she makes when in perfect order. A knocking. each cylinder should sound the same and if the fuel system is bled right she starts right away no matter what. I'm pulling her out to send her away to be reborn. I think she has another 5000 hours after a rebuild. The engine is the most important part. I've been close to loosing everything and that engine has got me thru hell and back. But this vessel is underpowered. I want a bigger one and a bigger hull and 2 masts and a huge B&G chart plotter & radar. An AIS system with a massive GPS dome. Who said money can't buy happiness. I honestly think I would be dead if I hadn't got EV. She has saved my life. She is everything to me. Sometimes I joke when people ask me if I have a wife. I say "yes and she has a mast"

Bennie

Actually I saw depths of 11ft on average all the way out. The coast guard escorted us. Maybe they have done dredging?

I doubt Ill ever get back the money invested in this channel. 160 videos have been a labor of love and an honor to post. I'd pay them to make these videos. I'm in love with it. Its all I want to do. Its never ever been about money. Those who choose to join my Patreon know that I think. Buying EV has saved my life. Happiness is possible. I'm convinced that this is actually heaven when I'm out there. It really is. Before EV were my BS years (Before Sailing)

I guess when your actually out there things seem a bit more real. Poor mark didn't have the funds to relace that dingy. Its just a you tube video. I hope you were entertained and at the very least learned something.

It’s the gamble of life on the ocean. The rewards are worth it, but so is the risk.

I agree. We sail 1000nm miles 600 nm off shore in the next few videos. Bermuda to Antigua. EV needs a refit. Sailing on White Diamond to Antigua as crew was the Experience of a life time. Stay tuned for that mate..

They have saved my but sooo many times. US waters is the place to be. Not a worry in the world when here..

We need to talk. Are you there? Can we have a call? Add me on FB Michael Potts Ajax Ontario Canada you will see the green triangle. I want to sail to Jamaica. Its at the very top of my list hell I was 500 nm miles away from there last month on another yacht. I have so many questions.

I'll work on that. No more jumpy time lapse

You will always run aground at one point if your out here long enough. Just the way it is..

I wish you could post photos in the comments. I'd love to see that yatch... any thoughts on owning an older vessel? Would you ever buy a new one if you could?

I wondered why it says 3 ft. Got to be weeds. I'm just happy to say in future episodes the dial does not read at that depth. Try 15k feet deep...

Well your in for it in future episodes. Just imagine it reading 15000 ft...

Mark is already in Florida. I'm preparing for leaving the dock and never coming back again. EV needs work! More than I'd like to admit..

Takes more money than one thinks . I can't wait

Mark is already in Florida. I'm preparing for leaving the dock and never coming back again. EV needs work! More than I'd like to admit..

Feels like no 2.. No matter how good things seem... it's never enough. I will sail around this earth no matter what it takes. The problem is it's not that simple...

@sailingEV888 you are great!!! And if you think it's enough. Then that's OK.👍 Very good vids!!!

Well it's complicated. 1st upload was wrong and I'm worried about blonde jokes. Had to re-upload.. It's not easy out here Cap. Back in the old days they had a whole department to make sure creative wasn't wrong. It's just me an old sailboat and a camera. That's the truth..

Agreed, I'm hoping you reach 'old Sea Dog- Sam- Alluring Artic and of course Erik level. Your filming and narrative are excellent

Thanks bill!!!! I hope to meet you one day and have sundowners!!

@ your welcome, Michael. If you are ever near the west coast of Fl, near St Pete, drop me a line. I’d really enjoy seeing you. Stay safe…Bill

We used the Chris Parker weather service from Bermuda to Antigua. It was fantastic getting grib files 600 miles offshore. I'm totally sold on that service! Agreed! I crossed the gulf stream 8 times!!! its just a tough piece of water. Maybe best to motor if you have the wife with you of guests who are squeamish. Never in a northerly!! I mean not a puff of wind from the north!!

Honestly captain I think this is just what its like out here. Even on a new vessel. I dramatize a bit in my videos and probably should not post my embarrassing mistakes I just hope we all learn something. Cheers cap see you out there..