I retired at 54 years of age. My wife and I were getting ready to pull the trigger and purchase a Nordhavn. Unfortunately right around when we were ready to make the move my wife was diagnosed with cancer. After 2 years my beautiful bride lost her battle with cancer. 14 months later I/we lost our son to pancreatic cancer. After that all my dreams were gone. All my tomorrows are gone. It is extremely hard being half what you used to be. I still look at these videos just to bring my wonderful boating memories back to me . Take care and be safe
Loss is the one constant in all our lives from the day we are born; we lose time, we lose opportunities, we lose things and as we continue to age, we lost our youth, our strength, and one day we will lose our life. Now 85, I also lost my wife to pancreatic cancer, and I've made my share of mistakes, and one day or night I will cross my finish line. OTOH, I joined the Army in the Sixties, so Vietnam was my war. We lost over 58,000 American Combat Soldiers and Marines in that military disaster and another 300,000 American Combat Soldiers and Marines were wounded. Those were young Americans; strong, healthy, and able, who sacrificed their young lives in the defense of our nation. They too had dreams and hopes and aspirations that were abruptly crushed. It seems to me that on this Memorial Day, that we should honor their sacrifice by living lives of decency, generosity, and humbleness. Self aggrandizement should be eschewed.
This was an excellent interview that answered many questions for me. Thanks to Angie and Dave for sharing their experience and to Dan for asking great questions.
Love this interview! We are making the dream come too! By early fifties we want to cruising and living on our Nordhavn40😊. It would deff be a dream to have a 47! It’s such a great lifestyle and we love it !
Loved the video! We're Dreamers trying to figure out the when and how of becoming owners. It's always good to hear from others that made the step. Thank you for sharing!
that's what it is all about, dreams, goals, and a safe boat to do it in some very good comments were made well done Angie and Dave safe travels and enjoy the adventure
Smart couple and good for them for having a wise plan and following it. They chose one of the best manufacturers of owner operated Explorer Yachts. Nordhavn make an excellent product.
Such a lovely story. It’s simply wonderful that this couple was willing to decide that at 50 years of age they would embark on this boating lifestyle. I believe that Nordhavn’s reputation as a seaworthy yacht had much to do wi5h with this couple’s decision to own one.
Like you two my goal was 50. I’m 49 now… You’re inspiring me! Also, Dave, I learned my boating in Lake St Clair, Huron and Michigan! Good to hear from a Michigan guy! Safe travels.
There is nothing worse than when you have worked hard to get what you want, people call you lucky. But boy o boy you are lucky to have that boat. I really hope you get the time needed to really get to enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your story.
amazing people ,with a story, that resonates inside me ,there are not a lot of christmas birthday,s in front of me at 60 years old ,and keeping multiple properties alive ,makes me question my life and its issues.
Spent most of my life on the water in Alaska. South East, Prince William Sound and the Gulf. One season is not enough time. You are smart in saying two years. If you need any tips, shoot me a message.
Congrats to Angie & Dave for following thru with their "Falling Forward" philiosphy of experiencing life! 50yrs is when the rate of return on working starts to dimiinish quickly going to zero.
I’m a lowly tug boat captain and I’m a Nordhavn dreamer. I however also have a career’s worth of experience in the cost and extent of big boat maintenance, and I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford it😢
Good Morning, and congratulations on your beautiful boat. The two things which I don’t hear enough of when talking about the limits of size for a cruising couple are cosmetic maintenance, and passage making. It took me the better part of an hour to chamois the dew off my N43 in the morning, which I find enjoyable listening to a podcast with a cup of coffee. I imagine a 68 would take twice that time, and it would be a full day’s work to do a wash down with 2 people. It is also a big interior to dust, vacuum etc… As far as passage making is concerned, I like at least 3 on board for multiple overnights, preferably 4.
Really fantastic interview. These are the questions that a lot of the future buyers are looking to hear others answer. My wife and I are the same age and doing something similar, we consider the Nordhavn but ended up choosing a performance sailing catamaran instead. Hope we share an anchorage out there one day! Cheers and safe adventures!
I would not think twice about buying a boat from Dan. He is One of the nicest and most honest guys I know. When I'm ready to slow down a bit and get rid of my twin Cat V12 1500HP engines and just cruise Dan, I'll be buying a boat from you. (Jerry "N" will be my agent lol)
Hi Peter! I didn’t recognize “Calscot” and it took me a moment to realize that it was you. Thanks for the kind words. I really don’t know how to sugar coat this Peter…. Look at the fuel burn numbers in the post above…. And weep.. And Jerry is going to represent you??!! Noooooooooo.. say it ain’s so!!
Great story. Wish I'd had the resources at the age of 50 to do what these obviously very focused, and very smart people have done. Just wondering; What the hell would you do if you'd bought the boat and then found out you were prone to horrific sea sickness? I've suffered it once when 50nm off sure on a 50' fishing charter and THAT experience alone would put me off buying anything smaller the the QE2 forever!
@@danstreech5439 wow, you're awesome! This is for the Nordvahn 68 like in the video correct? May I ask where you found this information? Thank you very much! If my math is correct, at the slowest speed, if you weren't in a rush, then that boat gets pretty good mileage for 68 feet! Awesome!
@@whatta7793 The data that I posted was from a test of an APH (Aft Pilot House) N68. Floating Stones (the boat in the video) is an FPH (Forward Pilot House) version of the N68. The FPH N68 is about 20,000 lbs lighter than the APH, so the numbers for that boat would be slightly better than what I showed. Fuel management and boat speeds are extremely important on the ultra-long non-stop passages such as US/Mexico west coast to the Marquesas which is just under 3,000 miles. On that passage, you would start off slow (say 7 knots) and gradually increase speed in the ensuing days as your fuel calculations show enough reserve. Also… given that diesel fuel weights about 7 lbs per gallon, a full load of fuel will weigh in at over 22,000 lbs. The trim of the boat needs to be managed as the fuel is consumed and, the boat will get more efficient as the weight is burned off. This might sound daunting.. but it is easy and fun.
I hope you are not too jealous 😉 but I know what you mean. I’m just happy to see they knew better than to keep chasing the $$. At my age it becomes real clear. Enjoy what you have to the fullest.
I retired at 54 years of age. My wife and I were getting ready to pull the trigger and purchase a Nordhavn. Unfortunately right around when we were ready to make the move my wife was diagnosed with cancer. After 2 years my beautiful bride lost her battle with cancer. 14 months later I/we lost our son to pancreatic cancer. After that all my dreams were gone. All my tomorrows are gone. It is extremely hard being half what you used to be. I still look at these videos just to bring my wonderful boating memories back to me . Take care and be safe
Loss is the one constant in all our lives from the day we are born; we lose time, we lose opportunities, we lose things and as we continue to age, we lost our youth, our strength, and one day we will lose our life.
Now 85, I also lost my wife to pancreatic cancer, and I've made my share of mistakes, and one day or night I will cross my finish line.
OTOH, I joined the Army in the Sixties, so Vietnam was my war. We lost over 58,000 American Combat Soldiers and Marines in that military disaster and another 300,000 American Combat Soldiers and Marines were wounded.
Those were young Americans; strong, healthy, and able, who sacrificed their young lives in the defense of our nation. They too had dreams and hopes and aspirations that were abruptly crushed. It seems to me that on this Memorial Day, that we should honor their sacrifice by living lives of decency, generosity, and humbleness.
Self aggrandizement should be eschewed.
This was an excellent interview that answered many questions for me. Thanks to Angie and Dave for sharing their experience and to Dan for asking great questions.
Great story and a beautiful boat. We are dreamers who are living vicariously through couples such as you. Thank you for sharing......
Very very cool interview... dreams should rule life... Congratulations!!!! (they chose the ideal Vessel in my humble opinion)
Retired at 50 with a Nordhavn 68 .... Wow! Congratulations! Angie and Dave are so inspiring! Thanks for your insights!
Love this interview! We are making the dream come too! By early fifties we want to cruising and living on our Nordhavn40😊. It would deff be a dream to have a 47! It’s such a great lifestyle and we love it !
What a wonderful story. Brought a real smile to my face .. envious, but with total admiration!
Loved the video! We're Dreamers trying to figure out the when and how of becoming owners. It's always good to hear from others that made the step. Thank you for sharing!
that's what it is all about, dreams, goals, and a safe boat to do it in some very good comments were made well done Angie and Dave safe travels and enjoy the adventure
Love the spirit
Love Nordhavn
wishing you all the best of luck and happy sailing adventures.
Keep them coming please
Smart couple and good for them for having a wise plan and following it. They chose one of the best manufacturers of owner operated Explorer Yachts. Nordhavn make an excellent product.
Such a lovely story. It’s simply wonderful that this couple was willing to decide that at 50 years of age they would embark on this boating lifestyle. I believe that Nordhavn’s reputation as a seaworthy yacht had much to do wi5h with this couple’s decision to own one.
Like you two my goal was 50. I’m 49 now… You’re inspiring me! Also, Dave, I learned my boating in Lake St Clair, Huron and Michigan! Good to hear from a Michigan guy! Safe travels.
Thank you for sharing very beautiful boat. Safe travels!
wicked story, good luck to you both 👊🙏
A fascinating interview, thank you. I love your interviews, Dan, and I hope to see more of Angie and Dave in their travels.
There is nothing worse than when you have worked hard to get what you want, people call you lucky. But boy o boy you are lucky to have that boat. I really hope you get the time needed to really get to enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your story.
amazing people ,with a story, that resonates inside me ,there are not a lot of christmas birthday,s in front of me at 60 years old ,and keeping multiple properties alive ,makes me question my life and its issues.
Great story. I totally agree with the phrase "It involves a boat...." as all great dreams do in my opinion.
I bought my N47 with 53....can't wait to retire and to use the boat for what it was build....good interview by the way.....greetings from MY SISU....
Spent most of my life on the water in Alaska. South East, Prince William Sound and the Gulf. One season is not enough time. You are smart in saying two years.
If you need any tips, shoot me a message.
What a lovely couple with a great boat. Enjoy your cruising life, boating is wonderful. Best wishes from Norway
Great video! Excellent information and compelling story. #moreinterviewsfromDan
Congrats to Angie & Dave for following thru with their "Falling Forward" philiosphy of experiencing life! 50yrs is when the rate of return on working starts to dimiinish quickly going to zero.
I’m a lowly tug boat captain and I’m a Nordhavn dreamer. I however also have a career’s worth of experience in the cost and extent of big boat maintenance, and I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford it😢
A perfect size boat for an owner/operator! Bravo! You two made a wonderful choice !🎉
Wonderful video. Dan’s correct - another hour would not be too much.
Great, great interview.
Great Questions. Wish the video was longer.
Fascinating video - thankyou.
Loved to interview, great questions. Great people.
🤙
Good Morning, and congratulations on your beautiful boat. The two things which I don’t hear enough of when talking about the limits of size for a cruising couple are cosmetic maintenance, and passage making. It took me the better part of an hour to chamois the dew off my N43 in the morning, which I find enjoyable listening to a podcast with a cup of coffee. I imagine a 68 would take twice that time, and it would be a full day’s work to do a wash down with 2 people. It is also a big interior to dust, vacuum etc… As far as passage making is concerned, I like at least 3 on board for multiple overnights, preferably 4.
Really fantastic interview. These are the questions that a lot of the future buyers are looking to hear others answer. My wife and I are the same age and doing something similar, we consider the Nordhavn but ended up choosing a performance sailing catamaran instead. Hope we share an anchorage out there one day! Cheers and safe adventures!
Interesting and informative 💎
I would not think twice about buying a boat from Dan. He is One of the nicest and most honest guys I know. When I'm ready to slow down a bit and get rid of my twin Cat V12 1500HP engines and just cruise Dan, I'll be buying a boat from you. (Jerry "N" will be my agent lol)
Hi Peter! I didn’t recognize “Calscot” and it took me a moment to realize that it was you. Thanks for the kind words. I really don’t know how to sugar coat this Peter…. Look at the fuel burn numbers in the post above…. And weep.. And Jerry is going to represent you??!! Noooooooooo.. say it ain’s so!!
@@danstreech5439 Dan, I wouldn't let Jerry loose on my worst enemy lol. I trust you 100%. I'd just ask you how much to write the check for.
Great video ! How many hours can you expect out of the engine and Gen sets ?
Would love to see some of your adventures, thanks.
Inspiring 😊
Thanks so much! Very helpful. BTW I guessed 44!
Great story. Wish I'd had the resources at the age of 50 to do what these obviously very focused, and very smart people have done. Just wondering; What the hell would you do if you'd bought the boat and then found out you were prone to horrific sea sickness? I've suffered it once when 50nm off sure on a 50' fishing charter and THAT experience alone would put me off buying anything smaller the the QE2 forever!
FPH 68. The dream Nordhavn........
Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦
Tour of the boat please
Why are there not more 75eyf anyone?
What fuel mileage/nMPG do they get at their most economical speed?
Here is a grid showing fuel burn at various speeds. The fuel capacity is 3,230 gallons.
Power Setting (RPM's) Speed (Knots) Load (%) Fuel Burn (GPH)
1002 5.5 21 2.4
1103 6.1 22 3
1201 6.5 26 3.8
1305 6.9 30 4.5
1404 7.4 34 5.8
1460 7.7 36 6.5
1508 8 38 7.2
1601 8.3 42 8.8
1707 8.7 51 10.1
1800 9 58 12.1
1902 9.4 66 14.1
2005 9.6 77 16
2100 10 94 18.7
2149 10 100 19.9
@@danstreech5439 wow, you're awesome! This is for the Nordvahn 68 like in the video correct? May I ask where you found this information? Thank you very much! If my math is correct, at the slowest speed, if you weren't in a rush, then that boat gets pretty good mileage for 68 feet! Awesome!
@@whatta7793 The data that I posted was from a test of an APH (Aft Pilot House) N68. Floating Stones (the boat in the video) is an FPH (Forward Pilot House) version of the N68. The FPH N68 is about 20,000 lbs lighter than the APH, so the numbers for that boat would be slightly better than what I showed. Fuel management and boat speeds are extremely important on the ultra-long non-stop passages such as US/Mexico west coast to the Marquesas which is just under 3,000 miles. On that passage, you would start off slow (say 7 knots) and gradually increase speed in the ensuing days as your fuel calculations show enough reserve. Also… given that diesel fuel weights about 7 lbs per gallon, a full load of fuel will weigh in at over 22,000 lbs. The trim of the boat needs to be managed as the fuel is consumed and, the boat will get more efficient as the weight is burned off. This might sound daunting.. but it is easy and fun.
Good looking couple and they look younger than they really were,and they are rich what really make me jealous
I hope you are not too jealous 😉 but I know what you mean. I’m just happy to see they knew better than to keep chasing the $$. At my age it becomes real clear. Enjoy what you have to the fullest.
What did you do before?!