Important to remember that dis-similar metals will corrode quicker, only us stainless steel screws or nuts and bolts. A good antenna for your marine radio is critical as well as mounting it as high as possible. Relying on cell phones for navigation isn't a good plan, I hope you have a quality nav unit or two.
A lot of similarities we experienced when we bought our fifth wheel.. lots to learn and lots of great advice from others is always helpful and appreciated when offered in a kind way. When people give advice in a not so friendly way, take it with a grain of salt.. very proud of you two following a dream and making it a reality. One life, one chance, be happy!!❤
Great video! You both are doing a great job! With the pump out, dollar tree has a package of white disposable gloves that are great for boating pump out and other messy things!
In the future, do not use silicone! Use 3M 4000 (never 5200!) or Sikaflex. Silicone will never allow you to paint without a ton of prepping. Please throw away every silicone tube you have and go buy the good stuff.
just so you know moving forward... homedepot stainless hardware sucks and will rust waaay before any other of the stainless screws. you need to get your hardware at worst marine or if you have another real boat supply store around you. also never ever use silicone on a boat you need to use 3m 5200,4200, 4000uv. these are not silicone but rather urethane adhesive sealants instead of silicone. silicone really sucks, the worst part about silicone is after you use nothing will stick to where it was used not even silicone.
You two are a breath of fresh air. So inspiring! The wife and I are doing the same up north on our 31' flybridge. Love your sense of adventure. Godspeed ❤
Charging for pump out is crazy. Long Island New York it’s free everywhere you go. There’s even boats that go around pumping out boats for free from the towns.
use the hole! We use these when we charter sailboats in the BVI's all the time. Just make sure you use enough of them per piece of clothing( x3) if the wind picks up.
Hi, like your videos. One advice on mounting hardware on outside of the boat. Don't use silikone. Use 3M or Sikaflex product. Silikone will break down after while. Lifetime boat building experience. Cheers Joe from Vancouver Canada.
Silicone will also absorb into the surface. You can never get it all off. Polyurethane products only. Also look into butyl tape as a good bedding material that does not break down.
Apologies Carly, but I loved watching you struggle with tying off the rope at the end... looks like it might be easier to drop it behind you and walk out than try tossing it over your shoulder 🤣😇
I laughed loud enough, for others in the office to ask “ uh..you alright?” about how excited ya’ll were for the 1st pump out! Thanks for posting, I know it’s a lot of work. And I look forward to learning with you both as well.
Jumping from boat to dock in flip-flops is a recipe for disaster. Get some solid boat shoes before you end up in the hospital instead of the loop! Otherwise, a fun video. No bow thruster;? Oh my, you are going to have a wonderful experience..
Those propane tanks are in a very dangerous place. If they leak , propane is heavier than air and can leak into your living area . They should be in box on the fly bridge properly vented. Even if they are spares
Lived and boated in the Boynton Beach area. Stayed many time in the early 2000s across the intracoastal at the marina there. Great marina, close to downtown Delray. Looks like you live south of there on a finger canal. Recognized some of the tall condos.
You chipped the hell out of the fiberglass when you put that oversize screw in the undersized hole. If you’re kind of new at doing stuff, ask for opinions and how to install things from people because we’ll save you a lot of damage to your boat. Those look like size 10 or 12 screws when all you needed are size 6 or 8. And that’s because you had three separate holes in three separate corners …you don’t need a whole lot of gripping to keep it from falling off or getting loose. Most times the grade of silicone used outside FOR A BOAT, is important. 3M Marine Silicone is ideal. House stuff, not so much.
To suggestions for your bridge nav station one is do not mount anything close to the compus ot will interfere with the magnetic properties two do gind away to hsve a cover over the entire instrument area when not in use between the effects of the sun and weather it is the only way to help insure longevity
You will want that 124' rope for tying off to shore on several of your anchorings! I can think of plenty of places that other channels have used shore lines to secure their anchorage
Great to watch your progress! My son and I did the loop in 2013. Experience of a lifetime. When drilling into glass, use a lot more sealant. Water WILL get into the tiniest little separation, so put sealant all the way around the edges, so it gushes out when you screw the fitting down. Clean up the excess with mineral spirits. Also, next time you pump out, find a hose and give the tank a good rinse. That will help prevent smells, since after you've pumped out, there's a lot of air in the tank that will allow the nasty stuff to grow.
Important to remember that dis-similar metals will corrode quicker, only us stainless steel screws or nuts and bolts. A good antenna for your marine radio is critical as well as mounting it as high as possible. Relying on cell phones for navigation isn't a good plan, I hope you have a quality nav unit or two.
A lot of similarities we experienced when we bought our fifth wheel.. lots to learn and lots of great advice from others is always helpful and appreciated when offered in a kind way. When people give advice in a not so friendly way, take it with a grain of salt.. very proud of you two following a dream and making it a reality. One life, one chance, be happy!!❤
when drilling gel coat and fibreglass slightly counter the hole to prevent cracking the gel coat when tightening the screws
Hi, we are enjoying your videos. Please tell us how you get Ripley to the fly bridge?
Great video! You both are doing a great job! With the pump out, dollar tree has a package of white disposable gloves that are great for boating pump out and other messy things!
Great tip. We will definitely be doing that next time!
Suggestion for your next pump out…..use disposable gloves just in case of accidental spillages.
Where was Ripley for the pumpout?
In the future, do not use silicone! Use 3M 4000 (never 5200!) or Sikaflex. Silicone will never allow you to paint without a ton of prepping. Please throw away every silicone tube you have and go buy the good stuff.
just so you know moving forward... homedepot stainless hardware sucks and will rust waaay before any other of the stainless screws. you need to get your hardware at worst marine or if you have another real boat supply store around you. also never ever use silicone on a boat you need to use 3m 5200,4200, 4000uv. these are not silicone but rather urethane adhesive sealants instead of silicone. silicone really sucks, the worst part about silicone is after you use nothing will stick to where it was used not even silicone.
Glad you brought up the poor quality of HD stainless hardware. Find a west marine, or a quality hardware store that sells a good grade of stainless.
You two are a breath of fresh air. So inspiring! The wife and I are doing the same up north on our 31' flybridge. Love your sense of adventure. Godspeed ❤
Thanks so much! Good luck to you on your boat!
Another amazingly successful video! LOVE the new intro! Always keeping things fresh!!🥰
Charging for pump out is crazy. Long Island New York it’s free everywhere you go. There’s even boats that go around pumping out boats for free from the towns.
use the hole! We use these when we charter sailboats in the BVI's all the time. Just make sure you use enough of them per piece of clothing( x3) if the wind picks up.
I always assumed the hole in the clothes pin was for the line, but it doesn't matter. I have just shoved them on there for the last 40 years.
OMG! My family had a Marine Trader Europa 36! Super rugged, economical, If you like the 8 knot speed you have a winner!
Hi, like your videos. One advice on mounting hardware on outside of the boat. Don't use silikone. Use 3M or Sikaflex product. Silikone will break down after while. Lifetime boat building experience. Cheers Joe from Vancouver Canada.
Silicone will also absorb into the surface. You can never get it all off. Polyurethane products only. Also look into butyl tape as a good bedding material that does not break down.
Apologies Carly, but I loved watching you struggle with tying off the rope at the end... looks like it might be easier to drop it behind you and walk out than try tossing it over your shoulder 🤣😇
Pump put should be free so people dont pollute. Its illegal to charge in texas for pump out stations.
Good point! Unfortunately that's not the case for us here at least
Y'all are learning so fast, impressive! Keep documenting for us, I love seeing your projects, and progress on the water.
Thank you Larry! We appreciate it!
I laughed loud enough, for others in the office to ask “ uh..you alright?” about how excited ya’ll were for the 1st pump out! Thanks for posting, I know it’s a lot of work. And I look forward to learning with you both as well.
Jumping from boat to dock in flip-flops is a recipe for disaster. Get some solid boat shoes before you end up in the hospital instead of the loop! Otherwise, a fun video. No bow thruster;? Oh my, you are going to have a wonderful experience..
Those propane tanks are in a very dangerous place. If they leak , propane is heavier than air and can leak into your living area . They should be in box on the fly bridge properly vented. Even if they are spares
Came here to say this. Those tanks need to be stored in a proper locker that vents to the outside of the boat!
Lived and boated in the Boynton Beach area. Stayed many time in the early 2000s across the intracoastal at the marina there. Great marina, close to downtown Delray. Looks like you live south of there on a finger canal. Recognized some of the tall condos.
You chipped the hell out of the fiberglass when you put that oversize screw in the undersized hole. If you’re kind of new at doing stuff, ask for opinions and how to install things from people because we’ll save you a lot of damage to your boat. Those look like size 10 or 12 screws when all you needed are size 6 or 8. And that’s because you had three separate holes in three separate corners …you don’t need a whole lot of gripping to keep it from falling off or getting loose. Most times the grade of silicone used outside FOR A BOAT, is important. 3M Marine Silicone is ideal. House stuff, not so much.
As far back as you can go with clothespins... you don't want gusts of wind blowing your skivvies around the water LOL
It's not a sign . It's a name .
To suggestions for your bridge nav station one is do not mount anything close to the compus ot will interfere with the magnetic properties two do gind away to hsve a cover over the entire instrument area when not in use between the effects of the sun and weather it is the only way to help insure longevity
You will want that 124' rope for tying off to shore on several of your anchorings! I can think of plenty of places that other channels have used shore lines to secure their anchorage
Great to watch your progress! My son and I did the loop in 2013. Experience of a lifetime. When drilling into glass, use a lot more sealant. Water WILL get into the tiniest little separation, so put sealant all the way around the edges, so it gushes out when you screw the fitting down. Clean up the excess with mineral spirits. Also, next time you pump out, find a hose and give the tank a good rinse. That will help prevent smells, since after you've pumped out, there's a lot of air in the tank that will allow the nasty stuff to grow.
How do you get your dog up and down from the fly bridge?
New intro alert🚨🚨🚨