Tour of my Self Sufficient Liveaboard Sailboat in Florida Ep.2
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2023
- This is a sailboat tour / walkthrough on my self sufficient liveaboard Bristol 29.9 that i sail around the world (currently in Key West Florida). I also show how i take my dinghy onto shore and ride my bike around to restock the boat... don’t forget to like and Subscribe if you like the video :)…
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Nick,
How refreshing to find a channel like yours. I followed Atticus, Uma, Delos, La Vagabond, Good bad and Ugly, and others from their beginnings and yes they have become hugely successful and the production quality of those channels is very high, but what attracted many viewers to them initially was their raw nature. The eye of the tiger if you will. You have that raw quality and I hope for the sake of us who enjoy it that you never lose it.
Be safe out there.
Rick
Wow awesome comment :) I appreciate that.. I’ve heard that “raw unfiltered” comment quite a few times, I wish I knew what I do to give it that feel so I don’t ever change and lose it though lol
I think the videos are great! A lot of these channels are so curated and tailored and have such high production values the real portions get lost. I wanna see some sailing!!
I hear ya man, I was thinking the same thing I just don’t want to try teaching people cause I still have a lot to learn lol I’ll throw some more sailing in the next ones though :) thanx for the feedback
Yes!!!!
Sorry about the loss of your mother. You have a great boat
:/ thanks she was one of the reasons i ended up getting the boat
I did what you are doing 25 years ago…You certainly got the right boat for it. My first was a Bristol 24 and it was bomb proof and much more capable then I was and kept me safe😊
That said… you have plenty to do to be more comfortable and ready for Hurricane Season in Florida… I’d get yourself a Dodger or build a hard dodger asap…additionally I’d put a couple of milk crates that are lashed in near the bow where you could have 2 anchor set ups ready to go at all times😉 I’d also have one set up on your stern👍
Anchor and chain can be expensive so keep your eye out for powerboaters who give them away when they are not shiny enough…you’ll see😂😂😂
Also your anchor lines were wrapped and I’d try to avoid that…
Inside your V berth I’d consider getting rid of the cushions and build a well ventilated closet up there and build yourself a nice and comfortable bed midship 😀
I guess that’s enough for now but best of luck to you😀👍👍
Great comment, going through some storms right now,really wishing I had that dodger lol thanks for the tips :)
a tip about the toilet use, sit when you piss, it prevents way less splatter and your bathroom won't smell like a urinal. Trust me it won't make you any less of a man lol. Just speaking from experience. Especially when you have a female friend over she would appreciate it more. Good luck with your adventures and stay safe.
Lmao maaan I was debating that in my head and honestly felt like less of a man just thinking about it haha ur probly right though
lol. only reason why I know is cause my wife told me. After i did it a few times it made sense.@@OffgridOceanLife
So many blessings to you! This life has been calling me for a while now - and poof - stumbled upon your channel. Excited for you!
Thanks, hope you get out here to and like it as much as I do
I see you have a lot more subscribers since last week. Advice- slow your time lapse so we can see more of Key West (or whatever town you are in) and the water. Much better this week though. Have a good week. - Cheri'
Mmm good advice I was goin back and forth on that time lapse thing, I didn’t want to bore people and make them leave but I hear ya thanks for the advice :)
Sweet! Good for you for going for such an adventure- Sailing life is not for everyone. ☺️
Yea a lot of people say they could never do it but I don’t see how lol I’m in love with it
Thanks for sharing!! I’m so jealous of this lifestyle of yours!
Heyy thanks man.it definitely changed my life I’m loving it, u could do it to if ya wanted
“Mount dew are hard to catch out here” 😂😂😂killed me bro
Lmao elusive lil bastards
Heyy guys I hoped you liked the episode,if not tell me why lol I’ve got a patreon account to if you want to see more I’ll be posting lots more there. Patreon.com/OffgridOceanLife
Right there with you... plan on moving to Florida and getting a boat. But I work in the medical field
Nice, are you trying to be a liveaboard?
You just get better and better!
Omg it's soooooo clean and there's no dishes dirty!!!!! Aweee your evolving !!! Lmao can't wait for more !!!
I’ve evolved to all plastic lol
tie down and throw a 30 foot line off the back of the boat ....it will save your life if you go over board.... * now lets see those 2 rod an reels " spool'in " !!! thumbs up to ya from Lake George, NY !!!
Best lifestyle!
It really is
I ❤ the honesty (re a newbie to boating) it’s inspirational
Thanks :) you living aboard?
@@OffgridOceanLife I wish 🤔
You have the perfect boat to singlehanded. I had a 29.9 (centerboard version) for 10 years. Spent many, many happy days on Harvey sailing out of Oriental, up to the Chesapeake and all the way down to Key West. Enjoy!
Awesome man did you stop sailing or move up?
Hey Nick, I've been living aboard my Centurion 47 for the last year and a half and loving the sailing adventure. I sailed to Miami to start a new job so if you're in the area I'd be happy to meet up with you. I'm anchored in the middle of the bay and last night experienced 60 mph winds. Wishing you much success.
I got those same winds on the other side lol I’m here in Boca grande it was at least 45 mph I’ll be back down that way in a few months.Im trying to find work myself.
You are living my dream💕 This is awesome!!
It was my dream to for like 4 or 5 years u can do it to if you really want it
Dude. You are smart to do this while you are still pretty young. I'm now 64 and just bought an older boat similar to yours. I have always had the dream but now worried I waited too long to set sail. So good for you Sir.
lol u still got time man, but thanx
@@OffgridOceanLife I was really talking about the chicks...nobody wants an old cougar for a first mate.
@@jasonfrodoman1316 lmao hey whatever floats ur boat
You do not look ridiculous. Just the opposite. I love your energy. Completely adore your purity. Keep all the reality in the videos....
everyone keeps telling me that about the “real” aspect but I honestly don’t even know what’s making it “real” lol thanks for the comment though :)
@OffgridOceanLife That's exactly what we mean. Just keep being you .... that's the energy we are talking about and the pure soul that you ARE. HUMBLE AND KIND.
@@Jeannie70 Awee well thanks :)
Last time I visited key west we biked everywhere as well best way to get around and see the sights
For sure, let me know when ur back I’m goin in like 2 more months lol
Great video! You made us chuckle, thanks. Nice boat you’ve got. We’ve got a Bristol 38.8 - boats you can love. We’ve subscribed, good luck and be safe!
Awesome,love meeting Bristol people :) maybe I’ll see u guys around one day
Bristols are great boats. Im looking at a B 40 now
Yea I just convinced my buddy to buy a Bristol 35, it’ll be in my next episode
Good for you man! Sorry about your mom. Ditch the sodas, stay healthy.
Thanks man! I’m thinking it’s about time for a health kick here real soon
Thanks man! I’m thinking it’s about time for a health kick here real soon
@@OffgridOceanLifeI love sodas/pop but cut it from my life. That high fructose corn syrup destroys your body and mind.
Nice boat! You should sit down when you use the head in a boat. It is safer, and you avoid making a mess..
Lmao yea someone was jst telling me that
cograts on your new life adventure. am a little envious.. sorry about your mother's passing.. mom's are the best.. mine was.. thank you for sharing.. liking all your vids..
Thanks man :) glad you like em
Fort Zachary Taylor, Martello Museum and Bahia Honda, walk the half bridge, are my top three favorite spots .You're lovin life🙂❤️ Thanks for sharing.
Thaaank you for sharing :) I’ll have to check them out
Haha doing what I've been dreaming of. Got a couple years left in indiana. Looking at the best places. FL, cali. Hawaii. Just for a while so I can work and save money to travel
It took me A few years of dreaming to man lol ur doing it smarter I put my eggs into these RUclips videos hoping they’d eventually take off but I only have money for a few more months then I’m gonna get a job at a marina or something for a lil while
"Mountain Dew are hard to catch out here"
Good luck out there, you aint gotta go around the world to be interesting, live the life and show us how you do it I promise I'll watch if you keep it as real as you have so far!
Thats sweet that you have that quarter berth back there my 32 didn't but really needed it
Yea Jst use it for storage for the most part
Right on! Rock it. Bristol’s are bullet proof- enjoy-
Thanks yea this things a tank :)
Way to hustle on that bike YEAH GET IT
Enjoying your blog
Heyy thanks man :)
Love the boat she looks super clean and well taken care of.
Thanks :) yea that’s all my last 2 a
Episodes are all about was just maintenance stuff
love it bro, live and learn
There’s lots of both out here :)
Mary Jane says a lot, nice times
Haha yeaaa :)
well Hello haha on the Run lol... yes you need several hats,, your skin will turn to leather, Wow this is amazing that you have taken on this big journey, considering you havent done this before, Im so envious but happy to watch others take on the world in various ways, But the ocean is my baby though so i will be happy to see your travels and its so beautiful. be safe
Haha awesome comment,thanks for the support, u could do it to if you really wanted,if I can anyone can.
Love it, wicked boat & set up! Breakdown of electrical production/energy usage maybe another video idea... I'm looking at outfitting my tiny home next year tho so I'm biased 😅
Awesome feedback, yea I didn’t want to get into it because I plan on doing a complete separate video into the “self sufficiency” of the boat. Thanks man
Good choice of boats. Looking forward to watching the evolution of your channel.
Thanks man, I’m putting every waking minute into making the videos better so hopefully it will evolve nicely haha
Late to this video, but subscribed to the channel.
Another B29.9 owner here - great boat!
Get yourself a harness and a tether and put some clips into the deck w/backing plates. That'll keep you aboard.
Look forward to coming vids!
Thanks for the support man :) yea the Bristol is awesome I love that boat
nice yacht mate enjoy
Thanks man,she’s my baby haha
Hell yeah dude
Helll yea :)
Bro! You’re doing it!
Haha thanks man
Nice vibe
Haha thanks :)
Have fun but be careful.
Thanks :)
Just found your channel and enjoyed the first episode. As I watched I thought you might have a Bristol 29.9 and in fact you do. I have one and love the boat. Look forward to viewing your episodes.Best of luck!
Awesome man thanks :) yea I love this boat I’m so glad this is the one I bought
This is awesome ❤❤❤
Thanks :)
@OffgridOceanLife I've been looking at very similar boats. Gotta have the full fiberglass hull, older than 1985 and 30-32 ft! Your boat is perfect!
@@sailing1stwatch yea it’s a good offshore boat for the size, I’m not gonna be winning any races but I don’t feel like I’m about to die during every storm either lol
@OffgridOceanLife Another plus to the size is that you can anchor for free most places. French Polynesia let's all boats under 35ft anchor for free. Imagine all the adventures!!
Cool shots in the start. I should be in Key West on my buddy's 37 Irwin in December! Very excited.
Thanks :) maybe will run into each other one day lol
That would be cool! My wife and I are coming out from Kansas. Our goal is to eventually be out there fulltime like you. Making videos and just living the best life.@@OffgridOceanLife
To save money and to avoid health problems, get rid of soft drinks. Learn to drink black coffee and green tea. Stay away from Mountain Dew, Coke and Pepsi.
And drink plenty of water.
Yeaaa I really do need to quit that, it’s a bad habit that I can’t shake
Try drinking Powerade or propel
Fair play to you lad.! I wish you all the best👍⛵️⚓️
Warren s/y Legend
Thanks man
Hey man, found your channel from the Off-grid group you posted in .!! I’m totally in to watch your journey
Awesome man,appreciate the support :) it’ll hopefully keep getting better the more of this stuff I figure out lol
Ya gotta dew the dew lol
Lmfao I read that comment before i saw the name and I instantly knew it was you haha yea man they taste so good out here when it’s all hot and the saltyness
We sailed down from San Diego to La Paz. A 32 foot Aeras sloop full keel. Your bathroom is luxury compared to the owners boat I was with.. Super small bathroom. I hit my head so many times using the bathroom.
Haha yea I’m at the max height though at 6ft. Anyone over that would have some bruises for sure lol
No matter how long you sail in your time you will always learn something new. No one knows it all. Be proud of your accomplishments so far but be sure to pic your weather window wisely. The sea can be unforgiving. When in doubt, wait it out
Last note, be careful where you fly your drone. I seen the airport in your intro and you are close enough to cause a problem with landing aircraft. You were probably in controlled airspace by the tower. As a private pilot myself I almost hit one near an airport before I was flying into.
Thanks for the comment man :) yea I probly shouldn’t have been flying it there, there was a bunch of paragliders all over to lol
Hello. Just came across your channel. I know what you meant, not really living sitting in your home, etc. I may be seeing youj out there some day, might not of course, sitting still is so insidious.
I am looking at a 1991 Norstar Anastasia 36ft and also a 1973 Morgan 41'
Awesome, thanks for the comment, hope i see you out here some day, I don’t think you’ll have any regrets
Living the dream. I’d swap my lifestyle for yours any day 👍🏽
U can do it to, anyone can if I can lol
Still own this Bristol .
Yessir
Loving the videos man. I’m also just getting into sailing myself with a Catalina 22. You mentioned getting swept by current and it happened to me while trying to go after my daughter off our boat. Luckily I was picked up by a friendly sailor on a dinghy but not before I yelled HELP! like a bitc* 😂.
Great lesson learned. Word of advice tie the outboard key to your wrist 👍🏽⛵️
Awee man yea that scares the crap outta me.Are you trying to liveaboard one day or just dipping your toes into sailing?
@@OffgridOceanLife I’m out of Ft.Lauderdale so I do little overnights around here but I’m going to venture out to the west coast and keys. I’ll add you on the socials. If you’re ever this way I’ll give you a hand or a ride 👍🏽
@@Gab3A cool, yea I’ll be going back down to the keys around march i think
Sad when a guy calls himself that name (like a woman) anytime he shows the need for help. Thats lame. I've never hear a woman complain like that yet tons of guys seem to fund a need to mention sounding like a girl. Don't be like that.
@@prototypeq13lol, you know what you are being right now, right?
Cool video. I would suggest to take the oars out of the dingie sides when towed. I lost a couple of mine that way.
Really? there screwed into it, they do bump against my boat a lot and cause a few dings though so maybe ur right
I highly suggest polorized sunglasses in dark lenses and amber for foggy/ low light conditions. Both will help you see things in the water.
Yea I’ve heard that before I do need to get some for sure, I’m not really trying to go blind either lol
@@OffgridOceanLife theres that lol. Makes navigation hard.
Maybe a little more practical detail on things like water catchment system, solar etc. You could mount the camera somewhere in the cockpit to pick up normal routine, exciting windy stuff, etc. You can always edit out boring or repetitive parts. Best of luck. You picked a great boat to do this in.
Appreciate the feedback :) I’m planning a whole episode on “self sufficiency” so I didn’t wanna get to in depth but yea I did forget to even mention my water catch lol and yea camera in the cockpit is a great idea, just wished the GoPro battery lasted more than a half hour lol
Finally! 😂
lol :)
5:23 Is that a Les Paul Junior? Old Aria perhaps...
Jst a Fernandes guitar, I’ve actually had a few better guitars but that one’s sentimental so that’s the one I brought with me, gonna start playing it for background music when I’m diving, it’ll be on the next episode
If you're not getting a good charge on solar you might want to upgrade to rigid mono crystal solar panels they are much more efficient and last longer
Yea i agree, I Jst kinda liked the look and easy mount on the flexible panels lol but they seem to charge everything pretty good for the most part
Good looking boat. What's the crew plan?
Thanks man:) it’s just me out here lol I’ll probly have friends and stuff on here and there or I’m not against new people that want to see what the life’s like either
That's wazzup broughdiie! I been van life'ing it for about six years now man... Ive lived in the Florida area as well, It definitely looks much more peaceful from your view than from the crowded land. I'm completely new to the water as well, but I'm starting to do some research so once I get to that point I'm less scared shitless lol. How did you find your boat, what steps did you go about before purchasing ol MaryJane or was it just a gut feeling? Safe travels brotha
Heyy thanks man, I thought about van life myself but ended up with the boat life. I just sold everything and had my friends take me to Florida (lots of boats) and Jst started looking at boats, I didn’t know what the hell I was doing either man but you’ll catch on fast
5:35 I meet one captain once, that told me, in one Boat, you always pee sitting down, no matter if you are a guy or woman,... take this tip to you also! Lol..
Haha yea I’ve heard that on a couple comments, I probly should. Beats cleaning the bathroom lol
please find a locatior beacon for emergencies so you will be found by satellites if you are swept overboard..
I’ve got a gps tracker for the boat but definitely should get an epirb or something for me to
“I have no warrants out.” Bahahaha. You’re killing me smalls
I was an instructor for Armor officers years back. There’s a public speaking trick I learned that may help you. Your video has an agenda and there are a several points you want to make or the outcome of your video. Make an outline with a beginning, middle, and ending. Make bullet points about what you’re trying to convey, doesn’t need to be word for word. If you stick to something basic like this your message will be easy to understand. I think you have some potential bro. Hopefully I’m not coming off like an asshat, just wanna help. Cheers bro
Naa man that’s what I need is some feedback, I appreciate it.i think I get what your saying I’m gonna have to practice on it
What scuba compressor do you have? We're fitting our boat up near Boca Grande.
Nice :) that’s where I’m headed to, then siesta key…it’s a cheaper Chinese electric scuba compressor called Tuxing then added a separate water separator/ filter. It fills a 80cf tank in about a half hour
hey so it´s our first time sailing?.....where did you learn, toke any course?...do you have a license?...good work, keep it up !!
Thanks. And congrats on sailing :). But no I just kind of dove in lol I learned on the boat that I bought,no license either haha
Ok, be careful my friend, the ocean is no game, always safety first. I strongly recommend you do a course and get you license. In some countries they might ask for it. It is easy and you¨ll feel much more confident.. Good luck bro !@@OffgridOceanLife
Hey, I am considering a Bristol 29.9. How does it sail singlehanded? What don't you like about it?
Honestly it’s the only boat I’ve sailed lmao so it’s hard to compare it to anything but I absolutely love it and like everything about it.from what I hear what doesn’t get stronger built which is what I like,not the fastest out there thougj
if you reach the netherlands ( head inland) i'll welcome you and cook you a meal on my 30foot 50year old seadog💪
Haha thanks, I might take you up on that one day in the far future lol
@@OffgridOceanLife well, i mean it!
does it cost anything to dock your dingy at the marina?
Yea usually like 5-15 dollars, but u can lock it up at public parks and boat ramps to usually for free
what kind of keel? do you have a protected rudder?
It’s a fin keel with the skeg protecting the prop and rudder, actually just had the boot of the skeg break and the rudder was Jst being supported by the steering system
Is this an S2 9.2?? I just got the same boat!!
Naa this is a Bristol 29.9
Thats a very long dingy ride.
Ehh I think it was like a mile and a half wasn’t tooo bad
A couple years ago I stayed in an anchorage right off Punta Gorda, near Port Charlotte, it was free and has public bathrooms with showers right next to the dingy dock. The ride was less than a 1/4 mile.@@OffgridOceanLife
I might have been there for a couple weeks, was it next to the bridge?
Sure was.@@OffgridOceanLife
How much was the boat if you don’t mind me asking? Very interested in doing the same!
25k. 30k after the self sufficiency upgrades. Hope ya do it, best thing I’ve ever done
Amazing thank you! Very inspiring:) will start saving!!
Switch to dyneema rigging with dead eyes stainless rigging cavitates and needs replacement every 5k nautical miles 22500 around the world seriously look up how to videos give me a year and I will hopefully be ready to set sail in my new boat
Nice, yea thanks I didn’t know you had to replace that soon. I’m on a bit of a budget or I’d replace a lot of stuff but I’ll get on it soon
Yeah it’s every 10 years or 5k so I would just make sure you get it done before you leave the coast do you have tow boat yearly plan? You need it captain and I understand budget I am thinking I might splash my boat masts on deck in a year but she will have all new exterior paint well wet and bottom anyway in Texas
@@captainjollyrogersailingso6809 nice. Yea I just painted my hatches and helm on the episode comming out tomorrow
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Dont forget to get a windvane. Or youre going no where far. Other than tbat the worlds waiting
Yea ive got a lil autopilot but that’s about it
@@OffgridOceanLife Look for a used windvane. Those little autopilits wont get you far. First few days of constant use at sea they will fail. But windvanes take you all the way. I have a 47 year old aires. Theres lots of choices. To best fit any budget.monitors are good. Forget the hydro vanes there great but 10k get used aires for 1k or a new monitor for under 4k
Where you get money? aint none of that free! Trust baby?
Saved 50 grand, it got me a couple years of sailing but yea I did Jst run out that’s why I haven’t made a video in awhile, Jst trying to build it back up
Oops. The Bristol is very similar to the Alberg 30 as far as what I mentioned in the first comment.
Yea they’re pretty close