LIVING on a BOAT: Visiting CHARMING Mid-EXUMA Towns on our 44 Cockpit MOTOR YACHT | Ep.71

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The mid Exumas has some of the best little towns in the entire Bahamas. The area is a must see for anyone heading through the Exumas. We skip along these areas, taking in all they have to offer. All while trying to keep our water tanks filled with fresh water. Oh, and Cyndi gets really excited about blow holes!
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@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

So as you can see we have some freshwater woes not having a watermaker aboard. So if you have any recommendations for a watermaker, we'd love to hear them. We will be installing one before the next visit to the Bahamas.

@tropicalhorizonsii4039 3 года назад

We have a sea recovery unit aboard THII which I need to work on because the previous owner did not "pickle" it properly before disconnecting it from the through hull. I have some work to do on it but what is nice is that after a few emails back and forth with Sea Recovery, tech support was very good and will support me with the parts I need to get it up and running again. You need to decide if you want a self contained unit or a modular unit and that is dependent on where you plan to mount it and the space available. Self contained is nice because everything is there in one location, modular is more flexible with the installation. Good luck with this project. I would suggest sticking to a company that offers support through the US, Caribbean and Canada so you can find parts easily. Having said that there are all sorts of hackers out there using HP pumps from pressure washers to force the water through and under the counter membrane to make their own version of an RO system....not sure I would go this route. Here is one you can check out, seems affordable. www.cruiserowaterandpower.com/40-gph-water-maker/

@Ed-uj4bc 3 года назад

Hi guys. Another great video. There’s this guy that has a RU-vid channel called yachts international (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bGzoJKIHB5w.html). He claims there’s a company in south Florida called sea water pro. 21 gal/hr for 1800. Check it out 😉

@Ed-uj4bc 3 года назад

See 16:50 in video (sorry 1600 with replacement parts available at ACE hardware)

@mrstevenrowe 3 года назад

great see you 2 back

@mrstevenrowe 3 года назад

like see how more detail how you doing your anchoring

@1minibean 3 года назад

You are proof that we don't need to buy stuff all the time to fill voids in our lives. Your Channel is Underrated. In my opinion it is one of the best out there, I look forward to your uploads to get me that much closer to the Exumas....perhaps it's as close as I may ever get, but dreams are underway ! It's nice to see your boat as powered cruising rather than the usual sailing, even though I love both types of boats. I can see myself getting stranded here and being ok with that. It appears that you feel the same....Love the content !

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

You are too kind. We try the best we can, and just do it for fun and as a creative outlet. If people enjoy then all the better. It is true, "stuff" can just weigh you down. Cheers!

@darrello 3 года назад

a great morning viewing while punching out payroll! Keep living the dream C-SHEL crew!!!

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks my Friend!

@sandaysunday7997 3 года назад

Vicariously, I'm living the dream with C Shells.😊💕

@jkxtreme Год назад

Did you ever get a water maker? If not, take a look at our systems. Perhaps we can work something out.

@SearchingforCShels Год назад

No we didn't get a water maker afterwards. If you want to work something out contact us at searchingforcshels at gmail dot com.

@laurenhansman3447 3 года назад

Nice to see you guys back delivering more wonderful content.

@elizabethregular5410 3 года назад

Love the calmness of the water!!❣

@cbezina 3 года назад

Very proud of you both for not saying one day but rather living the day. I have so many questions for you both as I too am entertaining this lifestyle

@henriaube2278 3 года назад

Wonderful video.....had a smile on my face the whole time......can't wait to go back!......well done.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thank you very much Henri! Glad you enjoyed it.

@ynech 3 года назад

Great video.

@erichyney6287 3 года назад

I hope you guys get back to your boat. Can't wait too see what 2021 brings.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

We can't either! Cheers Eric.

@snocrazee 3 года назад

Most amazing and relaxing video yet. Thanks you two! Cyndi we think the 4k makes you look just as good as ever. We know that one took many hours to make and edit and really really appreciate the time you both took to share with all of us. Cheers from Bret and Talyn.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks you guys. Very kind of you to say. We appreciate all you do for us, and for taking time out of your day to watch. You guys are awesome.

@expresscruiserlife 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing video guys, wow.....speechless.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Aw thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed. Sorry to see your boat is put away. Hope you had a good season.

@marleneppaul 3 года назад

Great video! I could do that a few months a year but I'd have to be on land sometimes. Both of you make boat living look easy. Thank you

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks Marlene. Glad you enjoyed it. You should look back on some of our other videos. It is not always easy. 😉

@arnieku 3 года назад

Great job guys.

@tomkobialka7504 3 года назад

Very nice. Thanks for sharing this morning.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks Tom. Our pleasure.

@dwdtube1111 3 года назад

Another great video! Thanks guys.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Our pleasure! Thank you!

@lorneserpa5888 3 года назад

You guys are such an inspiration. I pick up my boat on the 24th of this month and next month in January we're going to pop out to the Bahamas.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Aw thanks Lorne. Wonderful news on your new boat and your travels to the Bahamas. That is a very nice Christmas gift. Let us know how everything goes.

@bigbadbaby7640 2 года назад

Pretty brave n cool 😎

@saintnick1552 3 года назад

Wow real people. Real boaters. Where ya from bye. Have a grand time ...tks ....

@Mac94920 3 года назад

Very nice, hope to be there this winter.

@elizabethregular5410 3 года назад

Adding another comment now that I've watched full episode! I JUST LOVE the beauty that God gave us! And thanks to you guys, we get to see some of it!! "Living through your adventures"! I have so many questions I wish to ask but I'm a totally newbie (patron) so it would have to be a conversation face to face!! Be safe and keep posting!!

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks Elizabeth, we should set something up.

@spiritof75 3 года назад

The sweet life!

@bradprimmer368 3 года назад

awesome

@wesm3848 3 года назад

Lost track of you guys the last I looked you went back to Canada and were done? Good to see you guys back on the water, need to start following again.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Nice to have you back watching. We are still back in Canada. These videos are from before the pandemic and we are trying to catch up so when we return to the boat after the holidays we can be more real time with our videos. Cheers Wes!

@our4feettravelers760 3 года назад

looks like a good life

@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944 3 года назад

Lekker man lekker

@markhancock6694 3 года назад

Sea Water Pro makes several different water makers starting at.$2995 US. They are portable and also designed to fit into small places. Depending on your water source, they come with 1 -.4 filters. They range in size from (I believe) 35 gal/hr to 65 gal/hr. There are some portable water makers that are $800 - $900 but they are not built for longevity. Good luck from a fellow Canadian and hopefully soon to be Bahamian boater or landowner. I enjoy your videos.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks Mark. Yes, Sea Water Pro is at the top of our list. Good luck and keep us posted on your boat or land purchase in the Bahamas. Cheers!

@williamconway1287 3 года назад

I’m having a tough time watching your videos,only because I’m soooo jealous ! But I think I will get over it ! Have a great day wherever you are !

@williamconway1287 3 года назад

Also wrinkled shorts are a part of being on Island time,isn’t it ?

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thank you! You too! We do appreciate you watching of course. No need to be jealous. 😉 Wrinkles are a badge of honor. 😆

@jackmead6166 3 года назад

Wrinkle is Cool!!!!!! No Worries.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

We will create a movement. #EmbraceTheWrinkle 😆

@tim7652 3 года назад

Wrinkles in your clean clothes are a badge of honor of the travelling soul. Wear them proudly.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

LOL Will do my friend, will do.

@garydoty100 3 года назад

On schedule to do this in 2024... need to wait out a few things, upsize the boat and we are on our way!

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

That is awesome. Maybe we will see you out there.

@lorettaspradlin9868 3 года назад

Cyndi- good call NOT putting the equipment on the rail , BTW.

@cruisingschatzy 2 года назад

👊👊💥

@sigmachi5803 3 года назад

So glad to get this! Merry Christmas! Alan & Jeanne Cecil M/V SIGMACHI

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Merry Christmas to you guys as well!

@Adogsmate4267 2 года назад

Hi guys, I've been searching for a MV adventure. Plenty of sailing, but few good MV. I'm a power head at heart, doesn't matter if it's electric or good old diesel, as long as she's got 8 knots, I'm happy. I'm going to the beginning of your productions. If I like it, I will sub. I hope there is plenty about your vessel, I want to know it all.

@SearchingforCShels 2 года назад

Thanks Barry. We cringe sometimes when people say they are going to start at the beginning. lol Hope you can get past some of our flaws and low production value. 😃 Cheers!

@terretulsiak 3 года назад

I'm wondering why boats dont collect water- I hear all this thunder thinking some rain must be coming...

@peterkelly6232 Год назад

Get yourself a Gorillarpod to mount your phone too

@timharrison9060 3 года назад

hurricane season is over, what you waitin' for? stay safe (and healthy).... Tim and Cat

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Hopefully soon guys! We are dying here... lol

@bluwtrman1 3 года назад

Once again you guys leave us wanting more! Your video quality is as good as it gets. Maybe it has something to do with the locale... ;) On another note, can you detail how you modified your anchor roller for the vulcan? I have a similar setup but the anchor will rock side to side at sea, unless I lash it.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks! We are glad you enjoyed it. On the anchor, we had to move the roller back three inches to make the vulcan fit. The anchor does rock a little maybe an inch on each side. Does yours rick more than that?

@REBELLIOUS513 3 года назад

i thought that was mr big from sex n the city lmao

@STREETTHUGGINBonneville Год назад

Whats the song called while u were flying the drone?

@etc-and-more 3 года назад

Well done video. At the beginning I was afraid it was going to be too art-sy but you pulled through with a nice travelogue with some very nice videography. I know that wind and waves are variable but how long can you typically stay at a good anchorage like those in the mid Exumas before having to find shelter? Our son and his girlfriend took the boat down from Fort Lauderdale to the keys for a few days 2 weeks ago and reported that the generator and the a/c weren't working. Hopefully will be able to get down there to fix (or more likely pay someone to fix) stuff soon. Looking forward to next week's episode.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

"Too art-sy", what you talkin bout Bob? lol Thank you. In the Bahamas in winter, you can pretty much guarantee the wind is going to clock to the west once a week maybe two if you are lucky. Hope all goes well with your Son's Genny and A/C. That's boating...

@billdomb 3 года назад

Would like to see some more pix of your anchor lock system.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Do you mean the chain lock on the bow or the snubber/bridle holding the chain from the bow cleats with line?

@snocrazee 3 года назад

@@SearchingforCShels Might wanna comment on how important it is to have the anchor locked down on the bow. Wink wink. no names.

@Jannm 3 года назад

wrinkled shorts?...the least of problems!! It's the bane of a nomad

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

😃

@Ed-uj4bc 3 года назад

If you were to move on from tollycraft 44 ( in many years) what boat would you realistically choose and why? Thanks, awesome cinematography!

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks Ed. You ask a big question. It really depends on what kind of cruising we would do. If crossing an ocean, we are going to have to consider an older Nordhavn of some sort, if money was no object maybe a Bering. We don't expect to be rich, so if we decide to upgrade and we continue island hopping in the Caribbean, a 50-60 ft pilothouse with stabilizers would be nice. In an older video we run into a 61 Tollycraft Pilothouse. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fN3J2Hue7Lg.html We love that boat, even though it is a little large. We are fans of the Kadey Krogen 50 Open, and the Fleming 55-58 as well, but $$$.

@tubrandondo5874 4 месяца назад

do you ever consider outboard motors for you boat

@SearchingforCShels 3 месяца назад

Not really.

@patrickloring6914 3 года назад

How do you keep your boat safe from others boarding her when you are away? Always wondered about that.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

We don't really. People usually don't do that. We lock the cabin door, that is all.

@mvdospeces4370 3 года назад

We have a watermaker onboard and it changed our lived so much we would never be without one again. We no longer plan things around water. Unlimited time showers, and not having to go super quick rinsing dishes is great. When salt spray obscures the view out our windows, I just spray them off with fresh water, making for a great view once again. The unit we bought uses all off the shelf components, so there is nothing proprietary involved. If we need a part, we simply buy that part or one similar from anyone we choose. Ours was designed by Rich over at Cruise RO. Rich is a cruiser himself, and lives on his boat, currently in La Paz Baja. I cannot say enough good about him. When installing the unit I texted him on a saturday evening and he responded right away. Doesn’t get any better than that. The one I chose is a 40 gallons per hour system. We don’t need that much but it was nice because that gives me a spare RO membrane if something goes out. Once I had a membrane go out while at sea and had the system back operational in about 15 minutes, just at half flow. That was fantastic because it saved us a hundred mile trip to port. We have been on RO water now for five years, and never even dream of taking on dock water of unknown quality. We just make it ourselves. We even have the “test port” plumbed to a spigot at the galley sink. We use that to fill our drinking water jug which we keep ice cold in the fridge. Thanks again for sharing your lives with us. It is a great break while waiting for an Alaskan winter to end, and you are giving us great ideas for our cruising future. Heck we are only about 7,000 sea miles apart, and might just try the Canal someday or maybe even a DYT transport if that looks challenging politically or time wise.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Thanks guys. That is great feedback. Cruise RO is definitely a consideration. We will reach out to them. Is yours an AC or DC system?

@mvdospeces4370 3 года назад

@@SearchingforCShels Ours is AC. We just run it when we are running the generator anyway to charge batteries, or cook (we are all electric). We had a DC watermaker for several years and replaced it with this one. DC watermakers are limited in capacity. Ours was 7 gallons per hour. I know that sounds like a lot, but your usage will go way up once you have a source of water. We found we were running it all day long, and the pump was a single piston unit and was very annoying on our otherwise quiet boat. Imagine thump, thump, thump all day long. So it had to go. Lesson learned for us. We cannot really hear the AC unit running. Maybe a little, but not loud at all. Whatever brand you choose, I found that having a modular unit was best, as opposed to a unit with the control panel mounted on a big “box”. I liked the modular unit so that I could mount the control panel where I can get to it since I use it every day. A “box” unit can make it so that you are doing a hand stand or lying on your belly in the engine room to see the controls. Just something to consider. My controls are mounted in the salon and I never have to get to the rest of it except for service or filter changes.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Good to know. When we ration we use about 7 gallons of water per day. We could make do with a 7 gph unit, but why do that. I think I want 30-40 gph. This way I can rinse the boat and dive gear a lot better and more frequently. We also run the genny an hour or so per day, so it makes sense to do the water maker at that time as well. Thanks again.

@mvdospeces4370 3 года назад

@@SearchingforCShels It will really change your life. Imagine this. You want to get after it across a stretch of open ocean that would be just more comfortable if you could bury the stern a bit and reduce the roll. So... you make the crossing with minimal water, keeping your boat light, and then enjoy your extended cruising on the other side. I don’t know about your boat but on mine I pick up a couple of knots at fast cruise without an extra 1500 pounds of water. You could even get a washer dryer and not have to wait to do laundry.

@thebear6529 3 года назад

Amazing! Did you drive the boat from Ottawa or ship it?

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Yes, we've been back and forth to the Bahamas from the St. Lawrence River multiple times. In recent years the boat has been kept south.

@lorettaspradlin9868 3 года назад

....ok Cyndi, please tell me more about that laundromat? I know, crazy question, right? Other than having machines, any other services provided? Do they do the wash and fold? Is it offered? Do they sell you the supplies?

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Hi Loretta, Thanks for the question! Yes they sell supplies that a small convenience store would supply. Unfortunately I'm not 100% sure if they do wash and fold but I would expect so. Ida does have a FB page where you can contact her to confirm what services she provides. Rockside Laundry Facebook - facebook.com/Rockside-Laundramat-111747226863000

@kevinborders1546 3 года назад

What is the ratio of power boats to sail boats in the Bahamas?

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Hard to say, but there is more sail than power. I'd guess 25% power, 75% sail.

@roypoe1865 Год назад

No water maker?

@SearchingforCShels Год назад

Nope, on the list though.

@smokedoliver1 3 года назад

I’m surprised you have no water maker.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Not yet. Key word is yet.

@br5498 3 года назад

Cindi no ones checking out Sheldon.... 😏

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Shel> You just destroyed my ego Tony...

@br5498 3 года назад

@@SearchingforCShels look at Cindi... now your ego should be healed... hahaha

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

👍 Fixed.

@Zekewms 3 года назад

What is that very last statement you make at 21:40????

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

"...where Cyndi decides to leave me"

@Zekewms 3 года назад

@@SearchingforCShels That’s an interesting statement that I am sure is a misleading teaser?

@Zekewms 3 года назад

AT least I hope it is....we have been prepping our boat for a while to head to the Bahamas for a long visit....we enjoy your skits, your knowledge and your views of what those islands can do to the soul.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

It is a teaser. New video coming next Sunday.

@tg3026 3 года назад

Phew!! Thanks for a minute there I was down in the dumps. You two are as perfect a couple I have ever seen. What a team. I have a 36 foot Cruisers YACHTS me and the Wife are building up the courage to make that trip to the Bahamas. Hope to see you guys there. Keep up the great work. 🥰

@lancer525 3 года назад

Come on, Sheldon... You ought to know that Cindy's right. The Official Boating Uniform is white tie, cutaway coat, spats, and flip flops. Wrinkles... Tsk, tsk, tsk...

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Lol ok next season I'm (Shel) picking up those items and wearing them on the boat. 😆 ...but they will be wrinkly.

@SLLEPNAD 3 года назад

RU-vid unsubscribed me from your channel, not sure why. You may want to look into that.

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

Wow, sorry to hear that. That is really bad news for us if YT is randomly removing subscribers. We will be contacting them about this. Were you removed from other channels as well or just ours? Thanks for letting us know.

@terenchion1 4 месяца назад

Dunno why u don't have serveral bottles to fill water..... you went ashore with one bottle.......REALLY!!!!!

@SearchingforCShels 4 месяца назад

We went ashore with 3 or 4, multiple times…

@darrello 3 года назад

wrinkle on

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

lol

@hawkdsl 3 года назад

I wonder... if you took a baby, and a smart phone, and dropped them side by side.. which one would a woman dive to save. I have a guess.

@PepeDeezNutz 3 года назад

Audio is 💩

@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад

We would love some more constructive feedback. Did you find bad quality throughout the whole video? We would love to improve on it. We do know we have some echoy audio from out gopro when water got stuck in the mic for a while. We tried to fix it but we couldn't. That wasn't throughout the video. Can you say you thought the whole video was bad? Thanks.