5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY A BOAT! Sailing Q&A 25

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6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Sexist. Why not a fannypit?

@peternorton7665 6 жыл бұрын

ha ha hah ha thats funny

@peternorton7665 6 жыл бұрын

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

@edrymes3653 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@machbuffett 5 жыл бұрын

“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 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mach. 👍⛵

@ClarkKulper 6 жыл бұрын

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

@malamute327 6 жыл бұрын

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

@carolkar5687 Жыл бұрын

I forgot how much I like your channel. KZfaq chooses who they show you easily.

@jimwattson1720 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@thepatriotsitler8226 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@g7eit Жыл бұрын

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.

@24hourtravellers 3 жыл бұрын

When in doubt I rewatch this video. 😂

@thepatriotsitler8226 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@thepatriotsitler8226 6 жыл бұрын

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

@cozhinchey1598 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@geodesy2009 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@Altophish 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@whitehawk68 5 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 5 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@Cuisinepourmoi 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@DesmondsDonders 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Desmond. Completely agree.

@Megadoculous 6 жыл бұрын

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

@user-kn5wh5cg2g 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Bob-mo6iv 4 жыл бұрын

Simply wonderful❤️. Congratulations

@pierredanisy9118 4 жыл бұрын

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

@donaldbagwell7252 5 жыл бұрын

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!!

@jackpruett8957 3 жыл бұрын

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

@whitehawk68 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are spot on :)

@goutvols103 6 жыл бұрын

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

@WanderingKnapps 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@BobbieGWhiz 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@craigme2583 6 жыл бұрын

Love the blue ringed octopus shirt...🐙

@terryharms235 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you agree! 👍 Liz

@dmzflightmedic 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Doc.

@josesam4088 3 жыл бұрын

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

@donzie13 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the pros and con videos! Good work!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@airgead5391 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jakestrahms7924 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video

@followtheboat Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Liz 🙏

@user-earthandfire 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the upload guys

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, hope you enjoyed it! Liz

@gasguzzler69 6 жыл бұрын

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

@SailingShaggySeas 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@cigarmann 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

We hide it well 😂👍

@boostnsvt 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

That's always a motivation for us.

@casaMariaPT 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, Nelson. Great quote, love it!

@casaMariaPT 4 жыл бұрын

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

@frederickoning191 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Frederic. A strong relationship certainly helps.

@MARIOSAILOR1 6 жыл бұрын

Thats it! Live your dream! Fair winds.

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

👌⛵😊

@SailingPauHana 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@VeraWaage 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! thanks :)

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Vera.

@alaskalograft Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Good on you and good luck with your future endeavours!

@pnwesty7174 6 жыл бұрын

"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 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Liz

@michaeltillman1147 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@turtlenemo 6 жыл бұрын

Love it great Video!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Liz

@danielcallinan5629 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Nicely put, Daniel. Couldn't agree more.

@rincondelplata2000 6 жыл бұрын

Good informative video cheers

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

No worries, Gus.

@jimanderson2518 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@lisaevans638 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Keep that dream alive, Lisa 👍

@stephenrankin7582 6 жыл бұрын

thanks loved it

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Stephen.

@Robertolafra 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@RusstafaB 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@rporther 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@flomads9037 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Cedandkikisailing 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@donb4386 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@mwaters5134 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@countrycruiser1570 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@sailnblue497 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@sailnblue497 6 жыл бұрын

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

@OverlandSea 6 жыл бұрын

Great video especially the ending with the plane flying past lol

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@OverlandSea 6 жыл бұрын

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

@randybryant1237 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

So true. 😎✌️ Liz

@coopw101 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@johnmcfarland2055 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@scottjohnson9225 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnbeskow4820 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Hear hear, John. Well put.

@johnthorogood6601 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@Big.Ron1 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@normanboyes4983 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

It's a goody! 👍😊 Liz

@rogergrandify 6 жыл бұрын

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!!

@channelfiftynine 6 жыл бұрын

hach...., you both just lovely

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

You're too kind 😚

@clairepapadatos1116 6 жыл бұрын

Super👍👍👍👍👍

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

👌

@mobiltec 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@charlesthomas8875 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@karamkashkoosh4877 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@yellowbenchmovie 6 жыл бұрын

It seems like a great declaration of love. D.

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

I think that's about right.

@yellowbenchmovie 6 жыл бұрын

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 :-)

@abdullaalsulaiti1450 6 жыл бұрын

I liked this one more than the other .

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

I think most do!

@brabrabo 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@dougmatthew9987 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

And even those we can pick and choose!

@corvavw6447 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jjaus 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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!

@lifeislikesailing 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

My fave quote too!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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!

@914va 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@ProjectManaia 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@dgourdine50 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ProjectManaia 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to know :D

@edrymes3653 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@bensteel3944 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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!

@larryoutdoors8437 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a lovely feeling! 😃 Liz

@JoeB-Woodturner 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Hehe 😂

@HugoHugunin 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Hehe 👌

@riccardosorreca4459 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@keithmasey664 6 жыл бұрын

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

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@rodneyhenson 2 жыл бұрын

Should I buy a Peterson islander 40 tomorrow?

@curacao11 6 жыл бұрын

haha nice video

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

👍👌😊Liz

@noreenperryman725 2 жыл бұрын

is there a specific sunblock or method, other than covering up, that you have found works over the years while sailing?

@rickpowell4048 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@RobFomenko 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

"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

@riccardosorreca4459 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@davidascher7927 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Agreed!