Another Day in Paradise on a Nordhavn 43 trawler + Q&A [Coupeville, WA]

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4 жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday and welcome aboard MV FREEDOM!
This year has been a whirlwind of checking off boxes of the places we've always wanted to see in the Pacific Northwest. So today, we're heading to a place we've talked about for 6 years but have yet to go...Coupeville on Whidbey Island! It's a great little town with bad cell service for us, so we only spent 24 hours enjoying what we could while we were there.
But don't fear, we saved the best for last...cruising by MEGA YACHT LONIAN and her SUPPORT VESSEL HODOR. Yes, you read that right, this 285 foot mega yacht has her very own 200 foot "support vessel" carrying more boats, toys, crew and more. She also leaves a nice wake behind for all to enjoy!
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@davidzimmer2694 4 жыл бұрын

Can't say enough about a man that takes care of his gear. That boat is immaculate. Did you just add extra maple syrup to that dough?...My kind of chef. Lol

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

A little extra maple syrup never hurts 😉

@ernestpitti2988 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought I was compulsive! Sean redefines the term. Haha! You 2 are a blast to watch, though!

@ThisIsWhereMyNameGoes 4 жыл бұрын

That red building! I remember when I was a kid I was there with some friends and they were jumping off the dock in the water.

@pauloverland8816 4 жыл бұрын

Shaun needs to come up with the reverse energy drink and get a patent, he is so laid back, tha nk you Shaun. and eliz is so uplifting with that gorgeous Smile... you guys Rock.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s a good idea!

@johnspooner4128 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always, Sean you'll never have to join a gym the way you work on your boat, you seem like a dedicated hands on captain and your boat is small enough to do all the maintenance yourself. When a boat gets too big it becomes overwhelming.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly and why we love our N43. Anything bigger would be 100% work!

@sailinstyle 4 жыл бұрын

I run my N47 from the flybridge during daylight hours nearly every day out. With the bimini top it's shaded and quite comfortable on sunny days, and the visibility it affords for close-quarters maneuvering can't be beat. We've done legs of 8-10 hours running the boat from the fly. We had the same thoughts as you about how and whether'd we use it, and heard all the same advice, but we now cannot imagine not having it. It's also important to have enough electronics up there so you don't feel disconnected from the boat's systems while you are up there for long stretches of time.

@donhappel9566 4 жыл бұрын

I've done coastal passages from both flybridge and pilothouse on various boats and find I generally prefer the pilothouse off-shore but almost inevitably switch to the flybrige when approaching a harbor or when cruising in-shore. As noted, visibility is almost universally better from a flybrige, but spending a full day off shore in the wind and weather wears on you.

@sailinstyle 4 жыл бұрын

@@donhappel9566 I have a long list of things I don't like, and wind is at the number 2 spot, right below shallow water! I'll definitely stay in the PH if it's not really nice out :)

@mackmag 4 жыл бұрын

My husband’s family owned the yellow building with the red trim in the 1950’s. Their pharmacy was the ground floor and they lived above it. They sold it in 1960 and moved the pharmacy south to Main Street where they built a strip mall. We love taking our boat to the dock and going into town.

@kevinmanning8214 4 жыл бұрын

I respect Shawn’s confidence at anchoring at the beginning. Elisabeth “verifying” his choice of spots and him sticking to his decision...😊 Team Work!

@jimmckinlock8206 4 жыл бұрын

I love your Q & A answer about fly-bridge, Thanks for the insight.

@rx7dude2006 4 жыл бұрын

Lonian is 287ft and Hodor is it's support vessel at 216ft it carries all the toys for Lonian.

@guymanges3628 4 жыл бұрын

Coupeville, Bless your hearts, thank you all.

@debby6235 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for answering my questions! There is something to be said for minimalism, living on the water and living your life your way. Boater all my life and live aboard is the plan. Thanks guys and fair winds and following seas to you.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the question!

@TheMrJackpinesavage 4 жыл бұрын

I really like seeing more of the actual boat life like you did in this one

@DaebakMonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Saw Lonian from our house! Incredible boat but Hodor is a BEAST of a vessel.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

She’s like a military vessel from a sci fi movie!

@bobbybaldeagle702 4 жыл бұрын

At least he's never board, if he always fines something to clean. I'm sure on a boat that size there's always something to do IF you want to. I'm personally I'm to old and tired to fuss with the small stuff, UNTIL the small stuff becomes the big stuff... LOL

@kylepruett3811 4 жыл бұрын

I was born in Coupeville, but my family moved when I was too young to remember it. So cool to see what it looks like there!

@samhill7093 4 жыл бұрын

Ham hock, otherwise known as pork knuckle, delicious! Hammock in the east pronounced ha.muhk.🤔😁

@cliffordb47 4 жыл бұрын

Another thoroughly enjoyable video your editing is terrific we totally enjoyed it thank you

@tmac709 4 жыл бұрын

A well-rounded video of some sailing to Coupeville, checking out Coupeville, and lastly your Q&A session. Plus the scenery is a bonus.

@paullindell6596 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the question regarding longer travel plans. I would love to virtually travel the inside passage with you to Juneau/Sitka. Such a beautiful passage. Thank you for another excellent video.

@michaelhill7471 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you living aboard it!

@30shandala 4 жыл бұрын

Hammik...

@fulltimber 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn seemed a bit sus if Elizabeth was deliberating asking questions about her cooking , and he was trying evaluate if it’s a trick question to trip him up on. Always say “ yes dear, you love her cooking “, nice work Shawn

@user-lj4rd6fv3o 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you from the other end of the planet. Your videos are great.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Сергей Шепалов thank you! Hopefully you’re doing well wherever in the world you are 👍

@user-lj4rd6fv3o 3 жыл бұрын

@@mvfreedom, thank you! I'm fine! I live in Russia, in Siberia. Let you do well.

@capt.stubing5604 4 жыл бұрын

My flybridge has a windshield and canvas enclosure. I drive the boat up there 95% of the time.

@CAD-th1qe 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your maritime adventures.Its human with no special toys.You make a very nice couple and love dogs too! Enjoy your life.

@jeffstewart3703 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, and loved the questions and answers ....I'm in Victoria BC

@gordonlewandowski77 4 жыл бұрын

Always good to know that we’re not the only ones who go thru the “anchor anxiety” dance - picking “just the right spot” even if it means moving 3 feet in one direction, then 3 feet in another, then . . . Finally, finally, dropping anchor!

@97tj9 4 жыл бұрын

My dog does that when he needs to poop.💩

@soaredfish45 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video, Love the Q & A's. Trevor, Australia

@classicraceruk1337 4 жыл бұрын

Coupeville looks a lovely place to visit. Thanks for showing us

@acknative1 4 жыл бұрын

Hey , I live in Nantucket. Watching you from ACK.

@cruisingcircadia6574 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another great video. Love exploring new places with you.

@googlevoicer 4 жыл бұрын

Another great Sunday episode... 👍👍 Thanks again for sharing. 😀

@mfhairstream6812 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Q&A. Great questions and answers

@noonefan 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. Thank you for sharing your adventures and insights.

@ystebadvonschlegel3295 4 жыл бұрын

Love your boat it's beautiful and thanks for sharing your expertise. I dream of owning a Nordhavn some day, they just speak to me every time I watch one it's just lovely.

@camdenschutte 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our beautiful island and town. Thanks for coming to visit. Next time you are in the area you will have to take a ride to the West end of Penn Cove and check out dinner at Captain Whidbey Inn.

@darbovision2672 4 жыл бұрын

It makes him happy Elizabeth! :-)

@Deerwood1985 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful videos, places, great information about Nordhavn. Thank you.

@YogawithDeLora 3 жыл бұрын

I love the ferries so much!

@ryanh4889 4 жыл бұрын

Great q&a! Nice to hear Freedom has some miles under her keel. I think more cruisers will be thinking of doing what you are in the near future. Keep up the great episodes!

@stephaniebeaton3939 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the view of the other side of Mt Baker. We here in Vancouver BC see Mt Baker at a slightly different angle so it looks a different shape. Can't get too lost in this corner of the Pacific Northwest when you can see Mt Baker.

@richardwagner1366 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video enjoyed the Q & A especially your opinion regarding the flybridge. Stay well, be safe.

@osherlevenson5686 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, just wanted to say i really enjoyed watching and also found the video very informative. Thanks and keep doing what your doing!

@richardr1627 4 жыл бұрын

Another great day

@simonball3067 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous episode guys and a great Q&A with very detailed answers.

@Q-ey2jk 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely boat in lovely views

@michaelhill7471 2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s so cool, Shawn wants to keep it shining.

@TheShredderofsnow 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your videos a couple days ago. Been bing watching your videos ever since! I live in the Seattle area as well and never seen this side of it. I dream of one day owning a boat to explore some of these amazing places you two go to. I'm minutes away from the marina in Des Moines and never realized just how much beauty lies beyond the horizon I can see from my place!

@josemurillo314 4 жыл бұрын

Flantastic video! Interesting perspective regarding the flybridge, thank you. I see others have differing opinions, this is all very good information. See you guys next week!

@jpep93908 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the red building when we spent the night there. Good clam chowder in the bar/restaurant

@shaunasheim1892 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video guys!

@michaelhill7471 2 жыл бұрын

I love going along with you two.

@cole147 4 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on this channel and love it. You guys rock

@jonathanbrooks917 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice!!!

@63bplumb 4 жыл бұрын

I was in Coupeville last year. Except I called ahead and had dock space. Nice little town.

@tybarbier 4 жыл бұрын

Omg! I loved the B&B reference!! Really appreciate the care and maintenance you are very good at staying on top of! It's actually inspirational. My fiance and I just bought a Downeast in Mystic and have a 10 day adventure in the long Island sound area and thought I'd get in the mood with one last video prior to departure from Michigan tomorrow morning. Looking great guys!

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Barbier how fun, safe travels!

@coopergreg2667 4 жыл бұрын

We were on our boat at Catalina Island in So Cal over 4th weekend and Lonian was there with her toy hauler. We were thinking it would be a nice yacht to own but then realized it would take a lot of work to wash and wax.

@googlevoicer 4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the owner hasn't ever washed a deck - at least not on that vessel (maybe they started smaller, who knows). I look at something like THAT as "nice place to VaCa but I wouldn't want to live there, hAhA. Even with a Powerball win my sweet spot would likely be someplace between 70' and 90' - money being zero object...

@humanaturephoto 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean and Elizabeth! (oh, and Mr. Sully too)! It was great meeting you at Shilshole Marina as we crossed each other's path a couple of weeks ago! I just watched this video, and it was amazing! I can't wait to watch more, and then meetup again when you finish your current adventure!

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Bob Gassen it was great to meet you too! We’ll see you around soon.

@2dogsnight 4 жыл бұрын

Sean, a friend of mine has very similar to yours what I call a " cleaning disorder " 😊. You guys are very nice. Like your videos a lot!

@fe4449 4 жыл бұрын

Nice lifestyle you guys have! How about showing us more you to operate the boat in certain situations such as docking?

@manuelcastro1103 4 жыл бұрын

Hi you three, Another Great video. You guys got me hooked,wait with baited breath for your upcoming vids. Like always, put me in a good mood. Miss home. But! in a good way. FTI> My first job was at Bayside Marina, Just off of Schuster Parkway in Tacoma, many moons ago, and that's where I got my first boat.

@hostrup001 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice videos. Enjoy watching from Denmark.

@BoatingJourney 4 жыл бұрын

We never made it to Coupeville either....wish we had. Thanks for the tour!! ☺☺

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a Whaler ride when you’re on Camano?

@BoatingJourney 4 жыл бұрын

@@mvfreedom yeah, it's probably not too far :)

@willhickman3756 3 жыл бұрын

!!! From Oak Harbour!!! I miss Whidbey Island!!!!

@viahj 3 жыл бұрын

love the Q & A!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear, thanks for sharing since we never know how valuable OR useless it is!

@gregdrew4905 3 жыл бұрын

hi there,just started watching the channel.Great stuff.My son is in Seattle working on a super yatch.He has been telling me how good the cruising is around there,watching you vids now shows me.Thanks.i fly a drone and when i watch your drone shots i dont see who is flying.good trick that and that is a great perpective.Looking forward to more,Greg in OZ.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

How cool that your son works on a super yacht! If only more yacht owners accepted dogs that’s the job we’d have 👍

@jwrappuhn71 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid guys.

@thealpine2239 4 жыл бұрын

I've always heard hammock with the o sounding like an i, I've never heard hammOck

@trevormorris9240 3 жыл бұрын

I love these vids, here in England.

@jamesmaddox3391 4 жыл бұрын

Right by my home port in Oak Harbor! Would have been great to have seen you guys out there! I'm out almost every weekend sailing around there!

@earnestmetz9834 4 жыл бұрын

Look forward to you videos every Sunday. Interesting comments about flybridges. My boat, 391 Meridian, only has a flybridge. I thought I'd like to have a lower helm, but they are rare in this boat and most people I spoke with here in Florida that have both lower and upper say they rarely use the lower. We don't do much foul weather boating here, so the upper works out great. Visibility for docking and traffic on the ICW up high is great. Much easier to see the dolphins!! Give Sully an ear scratch for me.

@donhappel9566 4 жыл бұрын

I'd agree that a flybridge is very location and boat-specific. I'm in northern California and a flybridge is definitely more useful and common than a lower helm only. But I'm not typically running true pilot-house boats. I find for off-shore cruising I tend to stick to a lower helm or pilothouse but for local bay and delta cruising I rarely use them due to limited visibility. However when cruising in the PNW I tend to favor a pilothouse as the weather is more often wet or cool. One of my favorite things in the PNW is waking up early and having a cup of coffee in the pilothouse while the fog burns off before getting under way. Whereas closer to home in the bay area I'm more likely to be sitting on the flybridge enjoying that coffee while idling through a no-wake zone before getting up to speed. Additionally I often boat in the CA delta and a flybridge lets you see more over the levies. For me at least, it all comes down to where I'll be using the boat which dictates the type of boat I'd want for that location which in turn informs the flybridge or not question.

@johnbettano6026 4 жыл бұрын

I use the fly bridge on my Fleming constantly.i have a nice soft top for the shade

@rickvelasco2364 4 жыл бұрын

Coupeville is great! Langley is even better!! You have to go there if you haven’t, you went right by it.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve been there on our previous boat and loved it. The marina is tight but their Main Street is amazing!

@jgdwick4067 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Cincinnati! Hope your staying safe !

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning and same to you!

@michaelhennegan9637 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@bobcameron7467 4 жыл бұрын

We are big supporters and familiar with almost all the places you go since we had lived there for so many years. It brings a smile to our face when you go to these places. Would like to know a little about the boat when you purchased it. Shawn does such a good job of keeping it so nice. What kind of shape was the boat in when you purchased it and what are some of the detail things you have done other than waxing the boat? We appreciate how it looks and how well it is taken care of. Your engine looks like it was new and many pictures of other Nordhavn engines show wear and rust in places. Did you touch it up? Bob

@James-seafan 3 жыл бұрын

interesting video thank you for sharing

@ronnchase4872 4 жыл бұрын

Question for next Q&A. Elizabeth, are you at all concerned about taking the helm alone during overnight cruises while the Captain gets his sleep?

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Good and timely question! We just got done with a 30 hour passage where Shawn slept most of the overnight hours, so I guess I passed the test 😉

@raiderx7410 4 жыл бұрын

@@mvfreedom should be very easy, the boat drives itself.

@rx7dude2006 4 жыл бұрын

Colonite metal wax works wonders by the way or 3m metal polish and coat with ceramic coating, you will have years before you have to do it again.

@michaelhill7471 2 жыл бұрын

Into my 10th beer tonight, hence the comments. Great Q & A.

@piercepoweradventures 4 жыл бұрын

Try Mermaids Inflatable Boat Cleaner. Available at fisheries. Wet down boat, spray on, sit 5 min, scrub if needed, rinse.

@Scruffers2011 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Oak Harbor. Welcome to our island.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

We hear there’s great clam chowder in Oak Harbor 👍

@billdillard885 4 жыл бұрын

Good Vid as usual... Interesting to hear about the cruise history of Freedom... Originally from Portland so enjoy seeing you all cruise the Great NW... In Florida almost 50 years... run a 42 ft Invincelible... go fast fish boat. Boating in Florida is awesome... do a canal trip and drop in and see us... Knot So Fast! Home Port: Ft Pierce and Orlando.

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Bill Dillard we are looking forward to showing Freedom Florida within the next few years!

@jlloescher89 4 жыл бұрын

How’s the engine noise when you are underway in various areas of the boat? Whoever gets the pleasure of owning Freedom next will have a hard time keeping her as spotless as you two! Regards, Joe from Illinois.

@christopherpeterson1400 4 жыл бұрын

You can anchor out infront of cama beach. Camano.

@gavinmarshall6348 4 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video. Thanks. we always you three but ,I wonder, do you ever have visitors comming out with you? I am very jellouse of you having a boat and being able to go out nearly every weekend. If I get all the number on the lottery I would love tour the west coast of Scotland closely followed by the Norwegian coast. I live on hope!!! By the way I live near Edinburgh Scotland.

@badjq 4 жыл бұрын

Lonian is currently in Juneau!!

@Quartz331 3 жыл бұрын

nice vlog 👍🏼⚓️⭐️⭐️ keeeeep it going on and up guys ⚓️⭐️👍🏼 watching you from kuwait 😃😃

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Wow hello 👋 all the way to Kuwait!

@Quartz331 3 жыл бұрын

MV Freedom hiiii 😁

@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944 4 жыл бұрын

Pragtig man pragtig

@BobEstler 4 жыл бұрын

Question: Did you look at other boats than Nordhaven? What Makes, and what swung your decision to the Nordhaven?

@thomasw5430 4 жыл бұрын

I would have to say I would love to spend a week using all the toys on that support vessel and sleeping on Then”mother ship”

@Re5ist_ance 3 жыл бұрын

"HamACK" is the way i say it. Have not heard it called "HaMOCK" before .. goes to show you there's more than one way to say something 🤣 PS - The Cornholio reference made my day 🤣 .

@kentreg1 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. This may have been asked but have you considered doing the Great Loop? My wife and I have talked about it but it is quite the time commitment!

@mvfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

No since we’re too tall 😞

@boatrvme8478 3 жыл бұрын

Ham-mick!🤣😉

@willsmith1328 4 жыл бұрын

You guys keep teasing about the 'Big Trip' when are you going to let us know more? From Will on the Isle of Wight England. If you make it this far I will gladly take you round our little island.