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Thinking of buying a boat, or becoming a liveaboard cruiser? Here we take you through the 5 reasons why you SHOULD buy a boat...
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@AmericanMcGeeOfficial 6 лет назад

Naked sailing. Isn't that the point? Why else is it called the cockpit?

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Sexist. Why not a fannypit?

@peternorton7665 6 лет назад

ha ha hah ha thats funny

@peternorton7665 6 лет назад

on the floor rolling man ..that was simple but funny

@edrymes3653 6 лет назад

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't fannies are found on both genders? Granted, not all bums are the same.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Ah, two great nations divided by a common language. Ed, if ever you come over to the UK, be sure to look up the meaning of 'fanny'. That said, taking the American interpretation of the word actually makes fannypit non-sexist, so you're right!

@halsar1729 6 лет назад

"I spent half my money on boats, alcohol and wild women...the rest I wasted." -W Capt. Fields

@machbuffett 5 лет назад

“We act as though comfort and luxury are the most important things in life, when all we need to be truly happy, is something to be enthusiastic about.” Charles Kingsley I have savoured this quote like a good wine/beer/rum for the last four decades. The most important thing I’ve learnt ? No matter how big or flash your boat is, you still see the same dawns and sunsets, swim in the same ocean, eat the same freshly caught seafood, and drink the same rum. Sailing is a great leveller. Cheers, and thanks for your great videos. Mach Buffett

@followtheboat 5 лет назад

Thank you, Mach. 👍⛵

@carolkar5687 Год назад

I forgot how much I like your channel. RU-vid chooses who they show you easily.

@ClarkKulper 6 лет назад

When they inevitably make a movie about my life, I want Liz to do the narrations.

@g7eit Год назад

It’s me again, I forgot. I can’t swim a stroke. Never fell in and let’s be honest, if you go in off shore you ain’t getting out. Can’t wait to get afloat again next year. Real boaters are all in it together and are the same. 20ft or 200ft, you’re all the same. Best people on earth by far. None judge mental, complete headcases but in a great way. Never tried deep fat frying in a F9 with Beamer rollers and a nice wind over tide on the bow 😂 what’s not to love. Just subscribed, love you guys. Keep them sails full and the rum flowing (you got to love rum). Best wishes, Chris ex capt, SV Ohana.

@malamute327 6 лет назад

my very best quote for your collection---"tomorrow is promised to NO man, enjoy the day!!!" --tell those around you in your life that you love them--if its the last thing they hear from you--then they and you will know it to be true!!! fair winds

@thepatriotsitler8226 6 лет назад

My favorite quote: no matter wether you think you can or think you can't; You're usually right.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hmmm. I prefer 'if he can do it, so can I'.

@thepatriotsitler8226 6 лет назад

Yes what one man can do another man can do......or woman.lol

@user-kn5wh5cg2g 5 лет назад

Life is a challenge. It's about finding some happiness and then "the grateful dead."

@jimwattson1720 6 лет назад

Hey I did well, 90% between "why I should and why I shouldn't". All I need now is to sell the house and start a new life. Thanks for realistic views.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Do it!

@josesam4088 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Just obsessively thinking about buying or not buying a boat. Crossing to a new stage in my life, and my new dream is freedom in my boat! So very inspiring

@thepatriotsitler8226 6 лет назад

Myself and the wife do so enjoy your not only entertaining but, quite informative sailing vlog. And we would just like the chance to say thank you. You're an inspiration.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

And thank you for the feedback, we really do appreciate these kinds of comments. Makes it all worth while!

@24hourtravellers 3 года назад

When in doubt I rewatch this video. 😂

@BobbieGWhiz 6 лет назад

If you want to stretch your gray matter at sea and learn a bit of astronomy and how the earth and the skies interact, why not.learn celestial navigation. It’s very challenging and rewarding.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Agreed. If we have the budget I want to buy a sextant and teach myself. We love the stars and have fun waiting for certain constellations to appear at night but to take it one step further and navigate by them would be a real achievement. Thanks for the persuasion 👍

@pierredanisy9118 4 года назад

Exactly!

@geodesy2009 6 лет назад

Wonderful video guys. As usual you got all the big things spot on. I loved that your first comment was about food. In my 70 years I've sailed 220,000 miles, been to 96 different countries (not all by boat), sailed out of one marriage and, literally, into another, fathered 3 great kids (and now am blessed with the great joy of 6 grand children), truly enjoyed a long and satisfying career and remember the first tastes of new and exciting food from all my ports of call. From Boothbay Harbor in Maine, US where I learned boats and sailing at my grandfather's knee and ate my grandmother's clam chowder like mother's milk to my recent return to Cuba, where we used to sail to in the '50s and happily can visit once again, and food I remember from my childhood, it's amazing how evocative food is in stirring old memories. I'm sure you will find great joy in Japanese cuisine which varies profoundly from it's southern semi-tropical flavors to the Szechuan like heat of Hokkaido's cuisine. Happy sailing and adventurous eating.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Ahh, another foody! I'd love to get to Cuba one day... Thanks for sharing your story here. Peace and fair winds! Liz

@scottjohnson9225 2 года назад

I like you said, life is not perfect. Isn’t that the reason to live life. Sitting in a house leads to your death unless you have hobby’s, which cost quite a bit. Hobby’s can be very expensive. Also, what do hobby’s produce. Not much really, unless its gardening.

@alaskalograft Год назад

Great vid. I live on a log raft on the Yukon River Alaska in summer and now looking at buying a sailboat for winter sun and more freedom. 75 this summer and grateful to still be healthy and free. ❤️

@followtheboat Год назад

Good on you and good luck with your future endeavours!

@cozhinchey1598 6 лет назад

The things you see out there not many people ever get to see. I would like to say doing a great job and safe sailing. Good luck!!!!

@whitehawk68 5 лет назад

Sailed the south Pacific and West Indies extensively in the 80s, loved it more than anything!!!! :) am thinking of getting another boat....

@followtheboat 5 лет назад

Do it!

@WanderingKnapps 6 лет назад

That first video was how we first found you. But it was great info. This video is great too

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cool! So glad you found us. Thanks for commenting too! 😃 Liz

@airgead5391 6 лет назад

an anchor beer: i think about the first thing I learned from my RYA course! :-) Important! LOL!

@gasguzzler69 6 лет назад

I'm playing catch up, haven't been watching much you tube in 2018. there feels like there is a change in your last 2 months of video, can't put my finger on it but its like you are refreshed and excited . maybe it was the visit home or the Anambas or the new challenge of your next journey, anyway i like. i did like your reasons not to buy a boat and reasons why you should boat, i think anyone who goes camping fishing 4WD power boating all ready has a good understanding that its not all fun and games. last year i met people who had never been out of the city, camped, put up a tent, etc. they would be the people who would get the wrong idea watching videos, most channels show good and bad side of live a board sailing. some more good as they want the hits / income, i think you two show a good balance. these videos refreshed our patience and determination on our wait to be able to do this. it was in 2016 i had the idea of why fly or go on a ship cruise when you can get a boat and do it at your own pace. since then i watch videos / read blogs, research boats / places and start to form a plan. 3 years till we buy our big sail boat, 2 years for local cruising, learning to sail and repairs. thanks for the great videos. cheers davo and colleen

@donaldbagwell7252 5 лет назад

Presently binging on you, and the Ruby Rose video's. Have been a day sailor most of my life until 15 years ago, when family illness called me many miles inland. Now that I'm about to retire, living on, and sailing around the globe is the bucket list. Your insights, and pointers are truly awesome, and helpful..thank you, and keep them coming!!

@corvavw6447 Год назад

Een boot moet je aanspreken,het is jou ding of niet.het is een relatie, niets meer of minder.verliefd op een boot en de mogelijkheden maken al de ongemakken dragelijk. Persoonlijk maakte ik mij zorgen of ik de boot wel genoeg gaf .daarmee bedoel ik de aandacht om haar in een goede conditie te houden.

@pnwesty7174 6 лет назад

"A sailboat is a lot of work". So is living on a small farm with 2 barns, pastures, horses, weeds, a house, vehicles, a tractor, a mower (all of which need to be maintained), housework and cleaning, and keeping a fulltime job - while saving money and trying to learn how to sail so you can tell "The Man" to piss off in a few years. A boat takes work - until you think about all the crap we have to do just to maintain a job and a household. A Jabsco rebuild on a sexy ketch a few times a year seems like a good trade for a 9-5 job. :-)

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Couldn't agree more! Liz

@DesmondsDonders 6 лет назад

No appointments, no deadlines. You are free to fix the boat whenever you want. Great video guys.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cheers, Desmond. Completely agree.

@Megadoculous 6 лет назад

Haha, spot on. The reminds me of a funny saying I heard once - "I have sex EVERY time she feels like it"

@Altophish 6 лет назад

Thanks for the honest look at the sailing life. I appreciate all the hard work that you put into the videos that you bring us! Keep them coming and I'll keep watching!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Our pleasure!

@casaMariaPT 4 года назад

Hi guy's just found the channel, looking forward to doing some binging. Liked, subbed and rung the bell! Hmmm...favourite quotes? mine would have to be...You no longer have appointments, you no longer have deadlines, you are free to....f*** off! Classic!

@followtheboat 4 года назад

Welcome aboard, Nelson. Great quote, love it!

@casaMariaPT 4 года назад

@@followtheboat Thank you, glad to be aboard. Not sure where I heard the quote, but it's very profound ;0)

@flomads9037 5 лет назад

You actually used cunning linguist in a sentence, and it totally worked!

@boostnsvt 6 лет назад

Thanks for the q&a! A lot of the things you guys experience is second nature and not something us land goers think about, so when I listened to you it reminded me what is important in life.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

That's always a motivation for us.

@jimanderson2518 6 лет назад

Love you guys... we are pursuing this life presently. We are in the mist of preparing to selling off or worldly possessions.I Sure hope we meet up some day.⛵⛵ Fair winds and keep those videos coming. I need the encouragement to keep focused .🚣‍♀️⚓⚓⚓

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Our pleasure, Jim, and thanks for commenting. Good luck with those plans and hope to catch up with you one day!

@Cedandkikisailing 6 лет назад

Good one Liz and Jaime. 👍I liked that you put reasons that are "far out there" like working that grey matter and the passive exercise of just living on a boat.... you can never get too comfortable like on a couch. I would add that if you like travelling, there is no better way to see there world then from your boat as your base. Plus, once you arrive at a destination, it's much easier to adjust the length of your stay if you really like the place. We sailed around Croatia and this was the best way to see the country. Many places are still only accessible by boat or maybe only visited by locals who know better. Wishing both of you good vibes!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

What you say is so true, we totally agree! It's that flexibility to stay longer or move on which we love so much. Peace and fair winds! Liz

@michaeltillman1147 6 лет назад

You guys are my heroes. Living the life. Sailing one of the prettiest boats I've seen. Using your very well honed craft of video making to help others with good information and bringing us awesome "just for Jamie lol" landscapes and seascapes along with a sense of adventure. I really mean it when I say..... Thank you

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Thank you for such a lovely comment, we really appreciate your words. Liz

@pierredanisy9118 4 года назад

Great reply to the reasons not to sail. Funny too.

@Cuisinepourmoi 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing

@donb4386 6 лет назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It’s a very insightful summary of the esoteric benefits of owning a boat. Again very well done! If I may I will build on your thoughts by adding cruising is therapeutic. For the most part sailing in active conditions bombards the senses to the point it washes the stresses and concerns of the day out of your mind. With all of your senses, sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, activated by the forces of Mother Nature and the motion of the ocean, there is little room for anything else, especially negative thoughts, to take residence in your mind. Now this may apply more to part time cruisers still holding on to the traditional daily grind and the baggage that goes with it, however may still apply to the long term travelers such as yourselves. For many years I toured North America on motorcycles and felt the same therapeutic effect while riding the bendy bits of a mountain road as I do cruising around the gulf islands of British Columbia. It’s absolutely exhilarating. We used to say you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist's office. I think the same could be said of sailors.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Got it in one, Don. That freedom we mention is therapy gold.

@karamkashkoosh4877 6 лет назад

sea is last free place on earth ....u r the best love u

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

It really is, isn't it? Peace and fair winds! Liz

@countrycruiser1570 6 лет назад

Big hugs from Western Oklahoma, USA.. I didn’t know you personally but, Awsome movie once again..... I’m 52 years old. Got my house up for sale. Never been a sailboat. Im ready to learn... fair winds.❤️

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Age is all in the mind... as in it is not a reason to not start something. Yes, health, money, but starting anything new be it sailing, painting, dancing, hiking... it's all good. Thanks for the comment.

@countrycruiser1570 6 лет назад

Thnx for your reply. I mentioned age because I see a few gray hairs out there. LOL. Y’all are Awsome..

@RusstafaB 4 года назад

Really love your videos, you are very sincere and obviously deeply enjoy what you are doing. Thanks for the videos very refreshing over here in a rainy, and increasingly cold London...Bleak house

@followtheboat 4 года назад

Cheers!

@danielcallinan5629 6 лет назад

Well said! For us voyaging via sailboat somehow... satisfies an inner need for discovery, connects us more intimately with nature, informs us about cultures different than our own, and fosters a sense of wonder about our place in the universe. Thank you for letting us virtually, and soon literally, follow in your wake.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Nicely put, Daniel. Couldn't agree more.

@johnmcfarland2055 6 лет назад

I have no intention of ever buying a boat, I dislike being on, or in, the water, but I get my "escape and freedom" from watching you two (& a few other sailors). Always enjoyable and entertaining ~ plus you're fellow Brits. LOL

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Not so many Brits with sailing channels, are there? I don't know why... We love putting out videos, I guess it's our 'work', but it's a job we enjoy immensely! Thanks for watching, fellow Britisher. Peace and fair winds! Liz

@craigme2583 6 лет назад

Love the blue ringed octopus shirt...🐙

@jackpruett8957 3 года назад

Thank you for all your comments and your knowledge appreciate you you’re doing a wonderful service for the rest of us out here and I don’t have a boat yet

@johnbeskow4820 6 лет назад

At present I have three an Arden 4, Westerly 25 and Macwester Wight II ketch. The latter on a whim because I could, our weather is enough to make you run away to the Carib, Med or sunnier climate. However our dreams must sometimes remain exactly that, raising a family and the commitments of buying a home taking priority. Later on time and health play their part in constricting your horizons, this doesn't mean your not having a life ! Enjoy what you have be it dinghy, kayak, pair of binoculars, if we all had wishes come true would the oceans become cluttered I don't think so. As for Follow the Boat it's an example of what can be if you make the right choices, so go ahead choose !

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hear hear, John. Well put.

@randybryant1237 6 лет назад

AHHH, the freedom of the sea!!! It sets you free from life's cares that bog you down when on land. And freedom from a nearby replacement parts store. Makes one have to use the old noggin and some common sense which keeps us young between the ears!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

So true. 😎✌️ Liz

@rporther 6 лет назад

Liz....I chuckle inwardly when I see your facial expressions. Always wondering if there's a lot more inside there to say that you opt not to reveal. I have recently become an 'armchair' lover of sailing because of that freedom you guys expressed. I always feel there is the indescribable thrill of sailing upwind a tad off keel and seeing the wake of the boat skimming through the water. There are issues I have not heard of yet with the vlogs I have seen and that is security and entering jurisdictions that might be understandably risky for non-nationals.

@Bob-mo6iv 4 года назад

Simply wonderful❤️. Congratulations

@Robertolafra 6 лет назад

Such a nice sailing channel...! (definitely one of the top 5) I have been watching all your videos from the very beginning (refit) until this one within 3 weeks. Thank you so much for sharing your life. Congratulation for the extremely informative vlogs and all those awesome footages - under the water, above the water, on land, from the air... and so on. Well, there is one question which has never been raised: how many Thai-Massages have you had during your stay in Thailand? :)

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Definitely not enough for me! Jamie's less keen on massages... Thank you for the lovely words, and I can't believe you've watched them all in three weeks, your brain must hurt now! Haha! 😃 Liz

@SailingShaggySeas 6 лет назад

Such a wonderfully done video! What you said about being free to be yourself is so true.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

If there was just one reason for living on a boat, this is it.

@mwaters5134 6 лет назад

I'm just getting into sailing, and this video and your "5 reasons why you shouldn't buy a boat" have been *very* helpful for me in determining what it is that I want out of sailing and a boat. I'm not cut out to live aboard a boat 24/7/365. However, I live in the Seattle area and there are many islands to sail to and from literally at my back door. Being able to do that kind of sailing while maintaining a residence on land is really what I want. (Along with maybe the occasional run down to San Francisco or Mexico or up to British Columbia. But, again, I wouldn't really have known that if I hadn't watched your videos.) Thank you! I've subscribed and will keep watching!! Be safe!!!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Thanks for the sub! Sounds like you have a great plan there. We'll see you in Seattle, can't wait to go there! Liz 😊

@cigarmann 6 лет назад

Of the vlogs I watch, I find the two of you to be most at ease in the sailing life. Keep going!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

We hide it well 😂👍

@terryharms235 6 лет назад

thank you and yes you are right, thank you so much for sharing

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Glad you agree! 👍 Liz

@frederickoning191 6 лет назад

A very powerful account of the joy of life on a boat! I have always sensed you had a great and deep love for one another which is key to your success and happiness. Thanks for sharing your life/love story.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cheers, Frederic. A strong relationship certainly helps.

@jjaus 6 лет назад

If you remember my previous comments, this video resonated again. Not interested in sail yachts, only motor. Your lifestyle is really what I desire. Apart from being land-lubbers (now), this is how we live. Clothes?, meh (my shorts have a big hole as we speak), product? meh, liquid soap and shampoo is it. Convention? Occasionally when we have to, however running a small business from home means we rarely have to do the corporate thing. We are the worst gays ever. Your videos more than any others are creating an itch that has to be scratched. If health and wealth persist, the clock is ticking. Thank you for that. Your vistas and appreciation of remote idylls are a pleasure to watch. Unfortunately a lot of the world is dangerous for us, so we will never see some of the places you have been, but we can live vicariously and see the rest ourselves.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Well I'd love to encourage you to just go for it but I understand your reasons. If we can bring just a little smile and some fun to you then that's something positive. Fair winds to you!

@rogergrandify 6 лет назад

i like your first video better this one talks about growing up in life or learn how to work in a 3ft by 3ft engine room but it's still a big investment to find out all JAZZZZZ!!!! that's beside the weather big waves moving all night ECT ECT ECT !!! EHHHHHH!!

@Big.Ron1 6 лет назад

Yes, I cannot wait. I have been giving it alot of thought. Not only the boat but what I can physically do, the very strong possibility of needing permanent crew, and how I will deal with it. Until I got hurt, I lived the life of what alot would consider a loner. I lived alone, and alot of my work was alone. I either was on a crew or ran a crew but almost always I was the guy out working alone. I liked it that way. But, that is no more. I'm going to have to find someone to take me out open water sailing to see just how limited I really am. Then as Liz told me, go find a Nordhavn Motorsailer. It's funny, I was already looking real hard at them. It's looking like I will be able too look seriously and purchase my new to me boat by middle of summer. Hopefully my boat of choice is still for sale then. Thank you for all you do. Be safe!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Excellent stuff, Ron. Please keep us posted on your progress, and fingers crossed for getting out there soon!

@johnthorogood6601 6 лет назад

Best thing I ever purchased was SV Dolphin, a 30 year old 23 ft sail boat.... Now on my second boat (33ft is size matters)... I'm still learning and always looking forward to the next sail and the next thousand dolars!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

As long as you're still smiling, John, that's an that matters.

@MARIOSAILOR1 6 лет назад

Thats it! Live your dream! Fair winds.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

👌⛵😊

@dougmatthew9987 6 лет назад

Yes you have freedom, controled only by wind speed and direction.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

And even those we can pick and choose!

@bensteel3944 6 лет назад

What is the difference between living under clouds and the cold in the UK to living on a yacht in the Sun as regards your health compared to the varying conditions and also the food you eat compared to the UK? For example ... Skin, joints, tiredness etc ....Thanks for a great informational channel ... awesome ...

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

In the Turkish winters Liz used to be plagued with bronchitis, which wasn't very pleasant. There's a lot to be said for living in the tropics, flesh-eating skin diseases and mosquitoes aside, Ben!

@sailnblue497 6 лет назад

And another good point...it increases the odds of meeting people like the both of you!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Too kind! Many interesting people to meet out there as I'm sure you know 👍

@sailnblue497 6 лет назад

True that! But just another reason to sail. We look forward to hosting you someday!

@goutvols103 6 лет назад

Another great video. Do y'all have a video of the Maldives sailing thru the storm?

@user-earthandfire 6 лет назад

thanks for the upload guys

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Our pleasure, hope you enjoyed it! Liz

@HugoHugunin 6 лет назад

I'm *still* waiting to win the lottery. (Just have to wait until the jackpot gets a little higher, so I've decided to _not_ win for awhile 😉) Then, I'll buy my Amel 64 and let you be captain and crew...and Millie too.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hehe 👌

@normanboyes4983 6 лет назад

All very good points.👍 I used the term ‘cunning linguist’ in my father of the bride speech - we had guests from all over and I welcomed them in their language and concluded by saying that my fluency probably surprised you all - but now you all know I am a bit of a cunning linguist - surprisingly went down a storm.😉

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

It's a goody! 👍😊 Liz

@edrymes3653 6 лет назад

You forgot the ability to make shore-bound friends and family jealous every time you cast off the lines and head out on another adventure (even if it is only a weekend jaunt).

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

It's amazing who of our friends support what we do but there will always be a few who quietly seeth, Ed. We're too busy enjoying life to worry about that!

@johnhayford5946 6 лет назад

Oddly only our sailing friends have ever come sailing even when we had a large CAT. ALL other friends and family mostly stay away even when we are in nice places.

@SailingPauHana 6 лет назад

Awesome video. We would love to see a video of Liz doing some passage planning. That would be some awesome content. Love you two and the kitty. 😊

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Well now, that's exactly what I'm working on next! I'll probably post a few videos about the passage planning because I'm sure it will change and mutate as time goes on. Keep watching! Liz

@coopw101 6 лет назад

Great vid guys . how about no shoveling or mowing the freekin lawn. hope to get a boat this summer. not many sail boats in the middle of Alberta . Peace love and blessings . be safe out there.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

I used to love mowing the lawn as a kid but I guess it depends on the size of your lawn and if you got 10 pence in pocket money for doing it 😂

@lisaevans638 6 лет назад

I just keep dreaming of living on a ⛵!!!! Good video, as usual💗

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Keep that dream alive, Lisa 👍

@RobFomenko 6 лет назад

Words to live by... Now while I didn't share your reasons not to buy a boat with my spouse, I will indeed share this one with her! All good reasons. Also, it can be cheaper to live aboard than to live ashore. And the people, the cruisers you meet are pretty cool people. Just don't buy a boat and sit it in a marina and forget about it. Use it. Boats can be holes in the water you throw money into, and leaving a cruising boat sit around for months or years at a time will be just that. Buy it and use it.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

"Buy it and use it" - too bloody right! One of the reasons they go wrong sometimes is because they are just left too long. When you live on a boat you're familiar with all its noises and foibles, and can pick up on a problem at the early stage. I hope your spouse doesn't go for a wander through our videos, otherwise you'll be in trouble! 😃 Liz

@charlesthomas8875 6 лет назад

Yachties and local yokels. Yep. You guys are sailors.👍

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

😊👍

@zasde35 4 года назад

Is it not changing a life style from : Partial individual freedom and collective responsibility to full individual freedom and FULL individual responsibility .

@jakestrahms7924 Год назад

Thank you, great video

@followtheboat Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Liz 🙏

@lifeislikesailing 6 лет назад

All great points and I can't wait to retire so I have no deadlines and total freedom! Favourite quote: 'The only things we regret in life are the things we didn't try'

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

My fave quote too!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cheers, Alfy! We've arrived at the marina/boat yard and are starting to get our heads round all the jobs we need to do. In the next week or so, I'll get in touch. In the meantime, several people have told us to look at your video on your diesel heater! 😃 And your name KEEPS coming up in the comments - you have a lot of loyal supporters! Peace and fair winds. Liz x

@lifeislikesailing 6 лет назад

You must be excited to be at the boatyard to get all the jobs done! Nice to hear that some of the people who follow your channel are following me too. :) Chat soon!

@riccardosorreca4459 6 лет назад

Hi guys, regarding your last video about skin/flesh diseases, do yo like to know, read some other stories on "the diesel treatment" and some more about "medicine men"? All are of my direct personal experience in Asia. Just let me know. el venesian

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cheers! Thanks for the offer, might take you up on it. Or why don't you share your knowledge and experience here with everyone, I'm sure people would be very interested. Peace and fair winds! Liz

@mobiltec 6 лет назад

You have inspired me to do a similar set of videos. 5 reasons NOT to buy a vintage trailer and 5 reasons you SHOULD... Thanks for the great idea guys. Hope you don't mind me emulating you.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Of course not, Larry, it's a great idea 👍👍

@rickpowell4048 6 лет назад

The best part is when you have enough.You remember the good bits, but forget. all the deprivation you suffered for nothing realy. But id do it all again.!!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Isn't that what women say about childbirth? Horrible, unrelenting pain at the time which all evaporates as soon as you look into the eyes of your baby. 😃 Liz

@riccardosorreca4459 6 лет назад

Well done!!! I agree with you.I really like your style of putting such an issue. Syntetic, clear and understable (as the other blog, 5 reasons why not to buy). On this matter i wish to have your advice. I was born in Venice 64 years ago, my eyes and my mind were always facing the sea. Space, sense of freedom, travelling,looking for unknow and remote places on this planet and imagination, dreams and so on. So i started to sail around from the age of 15. From many years i own a ferrocemento kech (Endurance 37). I decided to sell her for many different reasons. She is a fantastic blue water boat but i am getting old and she requires a lot of agility and fhysical work. Actually i am looking for another boat and after a long search on internet i found two types that i consider suitable for me (consider that most of the time i am a solo sailor) not more then 12m. lengh. One is a Westerly OceanRanger 38/39 ft. and the other one is a Sweden Yacht 38 ft. Please when you have time just give me your opinion. Thanks a lot. P.S: the t shirts of Esper are very nice! how to buy it and what is the cost each one. Fair wind el venesian

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hey Riccardo. Both Westerlies and Swedens are solid boats. If I had to make a choice I'd go with a Sweden on paper, but the reality is there are many factors to consider. I can't help you on that because I haven't seen either boat so you'd need to sit down and thrash out the pros and cons of each. By that I mean the condition of each yacht. T-shirts are available in our shop! www.followtheboat.com/shop Fair winds to you and good luck with your purchase. Let us know how you get on!

@riccardosorreca4459 6 лет назад

Sailing followtheboat Hi guys i Wish to buy from your shop some items but i cannot manage to go on with the payment. What is coupon cod? I can pay with my credit card not with PayPal. Please give me instruction how to procede. Thanks El venesian

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Both are fantastic boats! The Sweden is fast, and maybe a little smaller inside? But I'd say you can't go wrong with either of them. Good luck! Liz x

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

We can't accept anything other than PayPal at the moment, I'm so sorry! If things change, we'll let everyone know. Liz

@whitehawk68 5 лет назад

Your videos are spot on :)

@davidascher7927 6 лет назад

This episode could be re-titled "5 reasons why you should buy a boat AND SAIL IT IN AN OCEAN!"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." John Shedd 1928

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Agreed!

@w.nicholasgarifalakis4382 5 лет назад

See the young man in my picture. He's my wonderful step-son who died the year after this photo was taken from a second, failed, bone-marrow transplant. We had extraordinary experiences flying together and I wouldn't trade them for anything! The considerable medical bills we garnered from the two attempts to extend his life nearly bankrupted us! I hope your subscribers heed your thoughtful advice and realize that what defines our lives are the experiences we share with those we love and , not, the amount of money we accumulate. Sure boats are expensive to maintain, but, like one of your readers implied, so are children. Did that stop you from having them and experiencing the emotional rollercoaster of nuturing them so they, too, can navigate this thing we call life? Wishing you both fair winds and favorable weather as you continue living your dream! P.S. We just retired and are seriously considering acquiring a Kadey-Krogen or Nordhavn Trawler. I hope we have your courage to make this commitment!

@donzie13 6 лет назад

Loved the pros and con videos! Good work!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

We had a few people who didn't understand that we were honestly laying out the cons to cruising and boat buying, which is why we brought out this video to offer a balance. They seemed to think we were whinging and don't like boats, when demonstrably we love them! Haha! Thanks for commenting. 😃 Liz

@914va 6 лет назад

Excellent!! Who operates the teleprompter? Kidding of course, you guys are naturals. Both videos were fantastic explaining the reason why to buy and not to buy! My opinion, buy a boat anyway....if only to day sail! :)

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

And some buy a boat just to tinker. Nothing wrong with that either. 👍

@larryoutdoors8437 6 лет назад

I suddenly feel the sunshine blow up my kelt.😉🌠🤘🤔

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Sounds like a lovely feeling! 😃 Liz

@dmzflightmedic 6 лет назад

Thank you for the video!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Our pleasure, Doc.

@yellowbenchmovie 6 лет назад

It seems like a great declaration of love. D.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

I think that's about right.

@yellowbenchmovie 6 лет назад

Really .... I hope to have the good fortune to meet you one day and anchor near you in some remote bay ... of course not too close :-)

@OverlandSea 6 лет назад

Great video especially the ending with the plane flying past lol

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hehe. We'd include more outtakes but it's mainly me just getting grumpy and sweary 😂

@OverlandSea 6 лет назад

Know the feeling Jamie, Im the same hehe [Gav]

@channelfiftynine 6 лет назад

hach...., you both just lovely

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

You're too kind 😚

@JoeBark 6 лет назад

Excellent post! What kind of linguist did you mention?????

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hehe 😂

@VeraWaage 6 лет назад

Brilliant ! thanks :)

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cheers, Vera.

@ProjectManaia 6 лет назад

Haha, and there is millions other reasons too! I like that the other one got a bit of controversy to it... Our most commented (and disliked) video was the one why you should not study Marine Biology.... some people didn't get the hint and got rather upset it seems.... don't worry about it, always different opinions on a take :D

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Plus you have a similar sense of humour to us and it can be misinterpreted and taken literally. We understand ;)

@dgourdine50 6 лет назад

My favorite quote: “A sailor is an artist, whose medium is the wind” - Webb Chiles (Six time Circumnavigator)

@ProjectManaia 6 лет назад

Nice to know :D

@rincondelplata2000 6 лет назад

Good informative video cheers

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

No worries, Gus.

@abdullaalsulaiti1450 6 лет назад

I liked this one more than the other .

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

I think most do!

@brabrabo 6 лет назад

both are brilliant to me. It depends on the average perspective taken by a group of people to looked at the subject. I give thumbs up for both. Thank you, all is said matters to me.

@stephenrankin7582 6 лет назад

thanks loved it

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Cheers, Stephen.

@liongod1000 6 лет назад

Hey, hold on! at 02:30 did you say Cunnilingus ????

@curacao11 6 лет назад

haha nice video

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

👍👌😊Liz

@keithmasey664 6 лет назад

Judging from the background and the plane I reckon you guys are back at Langkawi. Fitting out the boat in Thailand again?

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Well spotted, Keith. Heading north to Thailand to start preparing the boat for those colder climes!

@turtlenemo 6 лет назад

Love it great Video!

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Thank you! Liz

@Turaelin 6 лет назад

When JC and I slip the lines we have decided on our creed or "Motto" if you will... "No Destination, no Schedule... that's The Plan."... and we plan on sticking to The Plan!! Cunning Linguists... Intelligent in several languages? Speaking in tongues? Sharp witted public speaking? Riiiiiiiiight... LOL (YUM!) PS... May I ask if you have ever run across one of the "Caliber" make of yachts? We have decided that when we buy, we are getting a Caliber 40LRC and we are curious if you have ever seen one.

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Don't know Caliber, I'm afraid, so can't really comment. Love your motto! Liz

@adventureworx 6 лет назад

Hmm again great things about living on a boat well just knowing if you dont like your neighbors you can just move...the other good thing its mine.....all mine. Well my wife might have something to say about that. When it rains there is no flooding i am in a boat. Everything comes with me and really its the most comfortable living situation going. I really could go on and on but i would say just have a crack dont buy a too big boat unless you have a plan for it learn as much as you can then learn it again and i can say teach your wife everything also because its an experience you can both enjoy and remember for the rest of your lives. P.s disclaimer no wives where kidnapped or forced to live on our boat...

@followtheboat 6 лет назад

Hahaha 😂 Nice one, Colin! Well said and back well covered there.