Bayliner 4788 Motor Yacht Upgrades - 5 Years of Boat Ownership Update

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Wow.. where has the time gone? We've now owned Y-Not, our 1999 Bayliner 4788 for five years now.
In this video we share boat projects and modifications we have accomplished since our last major update (new carpets, hot tub, composting toilet and more), as well as plans for future projects and how boat ownership has turned out differently than we imagined five years later.
For the full post:
www.technomadia.com/2022/03/h...
Opening song:
'Straight Up' by Shakiban - shakiban.bandcamp.com/album/za
Camera Gear Used:
iPhone 13Pro Max
Mavic 2 Pro Drone: amzn.to/2DAn9nY
Shure MV88 Microphone: amzn.to/2Qys3I6
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We're Cherie & Chris and we've been full time technomads since 2006. We are owned by Kiki (meow).
We have a fleet of nomadic vessels that we split our time between - a 1961 GM 4106 vintage bus, a 1999 Bayliner 4788 motor yacht and a 2016 Travato 59G van conversion. You'll find RV, van and boat life content here, as we feel inspired to share - sometimes topical, sometimes travelogues, sometimes just hanging out.
We love sharing a slice of our life with others, and also blog at www.technomadia.com, Facebook and Instagram. We use the name 'Technomadia' in all those places. Come join the adventure however you choose!
Income generation is NOT a goal of ours under the 'Technomadia' brand - we do this for fun. While not an expectation, sharing the love back sure keep us inspired to keep sharing. Ways you can say thanks here: www.technomadia.com/thanks (but honestly, leaving comments is awesome!)
Our full time 'job' is running the Mobile Internet Resource Center, where we track and educate RVers and cruisers on their options for keeping connected. Come join us at www.MobileInternetInfo.com for news, guides, reviews and courses. We also have a dedicated KZfaq channel / mobileinternetresource... you can subscribe to. Through member funding, we can give away a lot of free content - and our members get even more.
© Technomadia 2022
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@charlesault806 3 ай бұрын

You two are an awsome couple. Why cant I ever meet people like you.

@mvconcorde5243 2 жыл бұрын

Chris & Cherie, you guys are to be commended for your talents, and your love of life. So glad that you are enjoying that hole in the water into which money is thrown! I'm sure you're well at the point where you can't really remember what it's like not to love living on the water when you're there. Well done you!

@spellmadam2947 2 жыл бұрын

The carpet looks fabulous. The kitchen floor as well. Five years. Amazing memories.

@christinavallem5669 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe. Nice that you could help freshen up Y-not. Oooo. Build your own refrigerator.

@paulabriglin6904 2 жыл бұрын

You are wearing the same necklace you you were wearing on your original tour two days after you purchased it! How awesome.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

Great memory, thanks for noticing details. I love this necklace and pretty much wear it all the time.

@joycev1105 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believe it's been that long that I've been following you. Happy anniversary!

@toddr2265 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know the Great Loop existed before I found your channel. Now it's part of my retirement plans, so thank you. I can't believe it's been 5 years already. It seems like yesterday when you guys were just learning how to drop your anchor.

@billcowen4164 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 5 years hard to believe. My wife and I are boaters and that's why we started watching you. You done so many upgrades and it looks great.

@SavorTheJourneyDave 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - Chris has lost a lot of weight - lookin' awesone buddy!!!!

@DavidBruner_NJ 2 жыл бұрын

5 years! Oh my. I recall you buying her and the whole start of the adventure. Time flies and I wish you guys well.

@shatziswanson4396 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations ! I have watched your guys videos and projects from the beginning. We have loved the 4788 since we step foot on one back in Demopolis Alabama and have been looking at buying nothing else. It's has the best use of space and no real ladders! We pick ours up on 3=22=22 (tomorrow) in Marathon and will take it to our slip in Fort Pierce. We sold our 50 Sea Ray in January. My wife wants a jacuzzi! What a life. You really have done a nice job on Y knot. Look forward to meeting you guys down the road. We want to go back to the Bahamas with an inverter and water maker. We were also loopers 2019 started in Chicago and stopped in Florida got as far a Georgia and kept going back and forth.( The great U-turn). Skol!

@bettydisharoon7860 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the inspirational videos. As a fellow Central Floridian I love the fact that you are local and show the navigatable waters that are available to us. I fell in love with the Bayliner 4788 many years ago and have always wanted to own and your modifications and upgrades will continue to give me ideas and hope of someday only one. I also hope to own an RV one day for you are an inspiration to my future dreams. Thank you again for your videos your inspiration well after you share and the knowledge that you provide

@knownone3395 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking floors. I love Kiki's choice in carpet.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

She does have excellent taste!

@VanOlove 2 жыл бұрын

Carpet looks GREAT!!!!

@caddyzig 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday, Y-Not! The new carpet and refinished kitchen floor sure look great!

@kend3900 2 жыл бұрын

Boat is looking great guys!

@ridingtheroad185 2 жыл бұрын

The floors are beautiful!

@haroldconnell2973 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video

@GNashOldJazzDrummer 2 жыл бұрын

Y-Not is looking marvelous. Been following y'all since Chris joined the T@B forum a few years ago. Visited you and toured the Oliver while you were in St. Louis. I've loved your evolution from the T@B to Y-Not. have fun.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

It has been such a long journey, with so many twists along the way. That’s what keeps it fun!

@Love2basket 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, wow for sure. . congratulations for rolling with the punches and making the best of every situation. Y-Not looks great and you guys look happy!

@FollowTheJohn 2 жыл бұрын

Looking GREAT. Hey Kiki.

@aimeedowns7059 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! We are headed to Marathon in the keys and I remember so well all the anxiety and stress around the hurricane and worry about y-not surviving. I’m so glad she did. I plan to make a charitable donation in y-not’s name to the community that watched over her. I really hope our paths cross someday for a visit. I’ve followed And been inspired by your stories for a long time. Geographically got close but during the pandemic so I didn’t reach out. Cheers and happy travels.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

Awww.. that's very kind and sweet of you. Thank you! Let us know if we're ever nearby again. Enjoy the Keys!

@DennisWintjes2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Like #141

@mandmmilling3716 2 жыл бұрын

Mabru makes dc powered ac/heat units that work well. They are expensive, but draw a lot less power, especially when they reach temp and go into energy-saving mode. I have a 4550 that I am redoing right now in portland Oregon. When my stuff goes out, I am switching. The O'Kelly's sailing channel did a really good review on the mabru system.

@UUBrahman 2 жыл бұрын

Building you own "reefer" on a boat is not crazy - lots of insulation and a cold plate. SV Paragon has a YT video series and his cold plate has never failed and is very efficient and 12volt, so you might check that out. Thanks.

@adamsyclone7409 10 ай бұрын

U guys are living my dream life can’t believe u have a hot tub on your fly bridge did u do any structural reinforcing for the weight also does your grey / sink water shower etc go into your black tank with the toilet or is it plumbed out overboard kinda like an Rv has 2 separate tanks but u could switch to biodegradable soaps and what not and just store Sewage in the tank lastly how did u convince your wife to get onboard literally or was it a joint Decision

@Technomadia 10 ай бұрын

1) Here's our video that goes over the hot tub: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5p1dNqBq8vLmas.html 2) Ours, like most boats, has the grey water go overboard 3) This was very much a mutual dream of ours (and this is her - I generally create and manage our content)

@jeremybrookes7006 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Love your channel. I bought a very similar boat a 1991 Bayliner 4588. The generator was ceased up and I had it removed. Can I ask you what model of generator you replaced your old one with and what it cost to replace and install. Thanks for your help. Enjoy your travels!!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

There should be a video on our channel going over the details.

@lcarlson7725 Жыл бұрын

Very inspirational - my wife and I intend on doing the same thing. We will jump from an 18' Bayliner to (hopefully) a 4788. Did you have to take a course or hire a Captain before you could find an insurance company? We have been told that we must complete some training if we are looking for a boat in excess of 42 feet. Thank you in advance!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

We didn't.. but a lot has changed in the insurance agency since we bought our boat. It's best to contact an insurance broker for specific guidance.

@94auwing 2 жыл бұрын

Look into running dual alternators you can run one 12 volt and one 24 volt o each engine

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

That's a planned upgrade, for sure!

@manoo422 4 ай бұрын

0:45 I notice you have an additional surround on the fly deck which is an amazing upgrade for the 4788. I have not seen this on any other boat, can you elaborate on where you got it?!

@Technomadia 4 ай бұрын

Not sure what you're referring to by an 'additional surround' ? If you mean the extended fly bridge wall that expands the top deck and gets rid of the dinghy crane, that was done by the original owner long before us.

@manoo422 3 ай бұрын

@@Technomadia Yes, thats what I meant, disappointing you dont have more details. Its a perfect upgrade and then allows a canopy to be added.

@eyeconspiracy 2 жыл бұрын

You converted a 120v freezer to 24v? Do you have a video?

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

We have a Dometic CFX freezer that can run on AC or 12V or 24V. We wired in a dedicated 24V circuit for it.

@ahcork2002 2 жыл бұрын

with fuel prices so high right now are you going to stay on boat past june 1 ?

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't really thought out what the rest of our year will look like.. but fuel prices aren't likely to be much of a consideration. Overall, even a huge percentage increase doesn't really make them all that substantial of a cost in the grand scheme of things.

@SpiralDesignWorks 2 жыл бұрын

you guys still in Sanford?

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@shanec.7105 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy C-Head compost toilet?

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Directly from the C-Head website.

@shanec.7105 Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia I google for their website and everything, but their web site comes up. Are they out of business?

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Their website looks to be down.. quick search, and seems they have vanished: www.sailnet.com/threads/c-head-is-still-in-business.343075/

@TERMIN8TOR99 2 жыл бұрын

I think you are sucked into Sanford.the 😀

@43supermark Жыл бұрын

Hey there, Thanks for the videos. I'm in the market for a liveaboard. I really like the budget friendly bayliners. I'm single, so 43 to 48 ft. Is fine. I'm not locked down to any manufacturer. I know you show boats and are in the circle. If you guys run into anything please let me know. I'm in NW FL. Destin/FWB. AREA. owe the budget is $50,000. Any input would be greatly appreciated. 💜

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by us 'showing' boats? We're not brokers.. but working with one is recommended during your shopping process.

@43supermark Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia I realize you aren't brokers. Maybe I'm mistaken, but I thought I've watched several videos of yall touring other boats. Maybe it was only in your search for a boat. Sorry to bother you.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

We may have shown a couple clips of boats we looked at in our shopping process video .. but otherwise, nope.