Nice to see. I rented this exact boat for 2 weeks in 2018. It didn't have a stern thruster then. Made a similar trip through Friesland and Groningen, great fun.
Wow look at you guys world travelers so cool 😎. We're on our albin 27fc stuck in Chicago waiting for the locks to open. When we were looking for a pocket trawler I came across the European boats they were exactly what we were looking for 😁. Really enjoying your trip looking forward to the next episode 👍👍
I love how this experience speaks to you. I grew up yachting in Friesland. My family is from there, and lots of relatives had their boats at Terherne or Sneek. We used to spend entire summer holidays cruising. I think it's the best kind of boating.
I have a Dutch Cruiser circa 1987 , 30 foot long so very similar to the model in this video. My understanding is that they were not built for long term living as the canal / narrow boats were in the UK. Having purchased and refurbished a small cast iron wood burner stove , fabricated an Indian Sandstone hearth , fitted flue pipe etc my next task is to convert the tiny WC compartment into a wet room/ shower room . I shall be watching your cruiser ideas closely
Watching this has started our plans for our next trip.We will use the recommended rental yard.Looks like you maxed out on air draft. Truly informative.
2:09 Build or buy? Good question. Here's my answer: I was dreaming about building a wooden sailboat for me and my kids. I asked tons of questions on the WoodenBoat forum and even bought plans. I was ready to go. Some wise person saw a fiberglass boat for sale and thought I might be interested. I had never thought about buying a boat, and I was kind of shocked they'd suggest such a thing. But he had a point: Buy a boat for now, while the kids are still young, and I can always build a wooden boat later. Best thing I ever did. I've spent a lot of time in the fiberglass boat with my kids as they grew up. I never did build that wooden sailboat, but now I'm dreaming about a smaller wooden boat. Or buying a larger fiberglass boat. Actually both. I'm just so glad I've had those experiences with my kids, and I didn't waste those years building a boat and not sailing with the kids. I hope to have grandkids, and then we'll see what happens next...
Hello Joe: I love the Netherlands and can see you do too. That's a cool-looking boat. It's interesting to see an aqua-drive in the engine compartment. It will be interesting to hear from you on whether you think that's something worth having. Enjoy your trip! All the best from Joe in AZ!
On my bucket list is to travel the Erie Canal. In a sailboat? Maybe, but you have to take down the mast. It's not really a sailboat trip. A nice trawler like that seems perfect. But how many boats can a person reasonably own?
New York State canal system is over 500 miles long and includes the Erie Canal (339 miles), the Cayuga-Seneca Canal (plus Cayuga and Seneca lakes-each over 36 miles long), the Champlain Canal (about 60 miles) including Lake Champlain itself which is about 126 miles long, and the Oswego Canal (about 23 miles) up to Lake Ontario, and many navigable miles of the Genesee River at Rochester and southward. The canals pass through beautiful Onondaga Lake, (about 5 miles long) and Oneida Lake (about 20 miles long) and smaller lakes like Cross Lake. It goes from the beautiful upper Niagara River near Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River at Troy in the east, to Lake Ontario in the north, to the Richelieu River and Canal leading to the St Lawrence River at the north end of Lake Champlain. It passes through large cities and small towns and beautiful open countryside. You can rent small diesel powered canal boats of about 33 feet with all you need. I will say this, the Dutch have a lot more density to their canal system that is so impressive.
Wow, this was amazing. I had never heard of Frisian language before. Thanks for the bits of history and geography. The place looks like a lot of fun. Are there a lot of people who live on boats permanently? Are there laws restricting them at all? What does it take to charter a boat? From what I understand, to charter a sailboat in the Caribbean requires an extensive resume of documented hours being a captain of a boat.
Hi Charles. Don't worry too much about chartering a boat in Holland. You don't need exensive resume or whatever. If you can convince the charterer that you have some experience you will be fine. Some companies require you to demonstrate your skills or take a short one hour course. Drop me a line if you need help.
Great mash-up of a travelogue, a cruising tutorial, and a boat design discussion. I really enjoyed every part of it. Holland looks like paradise!
Thanks Marty! Lot of plates spinning here so I’m really glad it was received as intended. Thanks again 😁
Holland is a fantastic country and highly recommend to anyone
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He was in Friesland. Holland is on the other side of the country.
Holland isn’t a country, it’s a province in the Netherlands.
You win most-best-observant-viewer this month. Great job 👍😁
Nice to see. I rented this exact boat for 2 weeks in 2018. It didn't have a stern thruster then.
Made a similar trip through Friesland and Groningen, great fun.
Thanks for the comment😎
Wow look at you guys world travelers so cool 😎. We're on our albin 27fc stuck in Chicago waiting for the locks to open. When we were looking for a pocket trawler I came across the European boats they were exactly what we were looking for 😁. Really enjoying your trip looking forward to the next episode 👍👍
Thanks so much Scott! Stay safe and stay motivated 😁👍😁
I love how this experience speaks to you. I grew up yachting in Friesland. My family is from there, and lots of relatives had their boats at Terherne or Sneek. We used to spend entire summer holidays cruising. I think it's the best kind of boating.
Thank you for the comment 😁Be sure to like and subscribe and promote the channel across social media. Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing, the Netherlands look spectacular. That is some great motivation for travel and trawler cruising.
An absolute blast! Stay tuned as the adventure continues and more things reveal themselves as we travel across Friesland in this little boat 😁👍
Born in Dokkum, when we moved I wondered where all the water was in our new place.
Welcome to the Boat Werks 😎 My favorite town in Friesland 😁👍
I have a Dutch Cruiser circa 1987 , 30 foot long so very similar to the model in this video. My understanding is that they were not built for long term living as the canal / narrow boats were in the UK. Having purchased and refurbished a small cast iron wood burner stove , fabricated an Indian Sandstone hearth , fitted flue pipe etc my next task is to convert the tiny WC compartment into a wet room/ shower room . I shall be watching your cruiser ideas closely
😁👍 Check out the series of my episodes about building a standing alien shower
Amazing trip. Enjoy with your wife in this beautiful pocket cruiser 30. I lot of good tips.
Thanks so much!
Great video, thank you. learnt lots. Im from Ireland and want to buy a boat in the Holland soon. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
Thanks for the comment 😁Welcome aboard
Wow. This is an over the top. good, on topic fun video. Go Motor City Boat Works. Great Video.
Thank you!! I really appreciate it. Stay tuned for the sequel 😁👍
Watching this has started our plans for our next trip.We will use the recommended rental yard.Looks like you maxed out on air draft. Truly informative.
😁👍you’re going to love it !
2:09 Build or buy? Good question. Here's my answer: I was dreaming about building a wooden sailboat for me and my kids. I asked tons of questions on the WoodenBoat forum and even bought plans. I was ready to go. Some wise person saw a fiberglass boat for sale and thought I might be interested. I had never thought about buying a boat, and I was kind of shocked they'd suggest such a thing. But he had a point: Buy a boat for now, while the kids are still young, and I can always build a wooden boat later. Best thing I ever did. I've spent a lot of time in the fiberglass boat with my kids as they grew up. I never did build that wooden sailboat, but now I'm dreaming about a smaller wooden boat. Or buying a larger fiberglass boat. Actually both. I'm just so glad I've had those experiences with my kids, and I didn't waste those years building a boat and not sailing with the kids. I hope to have grandkids, and then we'll see what happens next...
Why not do both 🤓
@@motorcityboatwerks That's the spirit!
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Looks like a great trip, and a good way to get ideas for the build.
It was extremely valuable and surpassed my expectations 😎
Hello Joe: I love the Netherlands and can see you do too. That's a cool-looking boat. It's interesting to see an aqua-drive in the engine compartment. It will be interesting to hear from you on whether you think that's something worth having. Enjoy your trip! All the best from Joe in AZ!
Hi Joe: this is an excellent question! I’ve got you covered.I’m going to ask you to ask it again in about three episodes. 😎
On my bucket list is to travel the Erie Canal. In a sailboat? Maybe, but you have to take down the mast. It's not really a sailboat trip. A nice trawler like that seems perfect. But how many boats can a person reasonably own?
Excellent idea 😁👍
Nice adventure with excellent information!
Thanks Russell! 😎
New York State canal system is over 500 miles long and includes the Erie Canal (339 miles), the Cayuga-Seneca Canal (plus Cayuga and Seneca lakes-each over 36 miles long), the Champlain Canal (about 60 miles) including Lake Champlain itself which is about 126 miles long, and the Oswego Canal (about 23 miles) up to Lake Ontario, and many navigable miles of the Genesee River at Rochester and southward. The canals pass through beautiful Onondaga Lake, (about 5 miles long) and Oneida Lake (about 20 miles long) and smaller lakes like Cross Lake. It goes from the beautiful upper Niagara River near Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River at Troy in the east, to Lake Ontario in the north, to the Richelieu River and Canal leading to the St Lawrence River at the north end of Lake Champlain. It passes through large cities and small towns and beautiful open countryside. You can rent small diesel powered canal boats of about 33 feet with all you need. I will say this, the Dutch have a lot more density to their canal system that is so impressive.
And your point is an orange is sort of like an apple if you ignore the actual shape,color, and taste? 🤣 😳
@@motorcityboatwerks Nah just shamelessly promoting the canals of New York. Maybe a future video...
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Awsome place 👌 a boaters dream.
You have to check it out. I highly recommend it 😁👍
the bouat you rented dose not have a user friendly gally , but the one you have lay out in your boat looks like it will be
The galleys are very similar. Not much difference. 🐙🤓Thanks for your comment
I would very much like to see what ( assuming it has one of course!) the shower room looks like ?
On the boat or in the harbor mooring showers? Both are featured in the videos if you bothered to watch them 🤓
Wow, this was amazing. I had never heard of Frisian language before. Thanks for the bits of history and geography. The place looks like a lot of fun.
Are there a lot of people who live on boats permanently? Are there laws restricting them at all?
What does it take to charter a boat? From what I understand, to charter a sailboat in the Caribbean requires an extensive resume of documented hours being a captain of a boat.
Glad you enjoyed it! Check out the Yachter Wetterville website listed in the episode description. It has various languages a good FAQ with information
Hi Charles. Don't worry too much about chartering a boat in Holland. You don't need exensive resume or whatever.
If you can convince the charterer that you have some experience you will be fine.
Some companies require you to demonstrate your skills or take a short one hour course.
Drop me a line if you need help.
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Great video Joe! What was the brand of the 12v refrigerator that actually freezes your beer? I need one of those!
Unfortunately it was unable to see the brand of the refrigerator. But it’s going to be marine specific and 12v.
What’s was the brand you had?
@@motorcityboatwerks a Norcold. aka “Nevercold” !
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It's probably a Waeco fridge.
The brand is renamed to Dometic some time ago. Still great little fridges!
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Тебе в клинику срочно!
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