Could I Cross The English Channel With These Outboards on This Boat? | Wildling Sailing 

Anyone up for a cheeky flotilla?

I am a father and a grandfather, and trust me, helping you young people is a blessing. Good job and greetings from Sweden!👍

Ehi Mark, dogs do not think like country gentlemen and do not fancy posh houses and gardens, their only purpose in life - if they ever have any - is spend their time with the guy they love, no matter how uncomfortable can be, they simply do not know they are uncomfortable, but for sure they know whom they want to share their life with! Look the way he stares at you, while at the helm. Betraying him, is betraying yourself!

It’s a no brainier… Sell these engines. Buy some shiny new 4 strokes. Motor across the channel on a calm day. Save on shipping fees and put that money, and proceeds from engines sales, towards your new outboards. These will not be reliable enough in a emergency.

I admire your decision concerning the dog. An increasing number of sailors have now dogs on board but they obviously do not think very much about the animal's well being. A dog does definitely not belong on a boat.

Mark your dad is a warrior ! How lucky you are to have him by your side !

The Normans made it across just fine. You can absolutely make it across the channel, I personally wouldn't pay 5k, worse comes to worse and the tow would probably be cheaper

You did the right thing for Yoshi, I know it hurts, but you did whats best for him and not yourself. Multihull centre near Plymouth (Millbrook) if you motor the boat back. Reach out to Richard Woods (catamaran designer) who runs it, good place to refit and live aboard. Steve gets best dad of the year award, and well done mums for subliminal cleaning training.

You Saved Yoshi. Never forget that. Sounds like he is saving Joe now. See what you taught Yoshi.

I have just binged watched almost your entire series in a few days and the one thing I have to say is I love your parents ! You have been blessed with some special people in your life! Seriously, I wish you the best Mark. You have been through a lot and you keep smiling. Good luck on your adventure.

Those two strokes will do you just fine after you work the kinks out so long as they aren’t making any bearing noise (sounds like marbles rolling around in a can) they will use a lot of fuel under heavy throttle though. Take it across the channel, I would send it! It would be great content too.

i love the look that your dad was giving when you was saying about the cost of transporting the boat 😂

Your farther is an absolute legend. It seems no matter what it runs on, he'll get it running right for you. Your mom is amazing, and she's right you have learned from her, and by learning, I mean you're a great guy from a wonderful family, and that doesn't happen by accident. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. Crossing the channel on the boat powered by the two 9hp would be one heck of an adventure and surely that would earn a few subscribers. Stay safe?

Well, I feel much more knowledgeable about outboards after this video. Your Dad is amazing to watch, truly skills born from years of projects. Sounds like Yoshi's in good loving hands, the most important thing. Great video Mark.

Mark,I’ll say it again, you’re a golden child.! Well done Mum and Dad. Good luck Yoshi hope you have a long and happy life.

I love it when your dad helps out he is so so good with engines everyone should have a dad like yours.

Your Dad is an absolute gentleman .

Your a wonderful 👍 loving family .it's so awesome that your mum and dad help you so much towards your dream of Sailing round the 🌎 ..fair winds and I do apologise for saying your vid of the might time sail was boring hope U can forgive me .God Bless you all . Leo 🦁

People swim across the English Channel, so I think with the right preparations totally doable, thanks for update on Yoshi

The trip to the coast would show if the engines are safe to cross one of the worlds busiest shipping lanes. Cleaning tips by mum, wax on, wax off ❤ Great update 2x👍