Thanks so much for stopping by, Rhymney Bells. And thanks for the kind words. I absolutely promise you'll never see a g-string on this crew! LOL!

@Richard Gleaves lol

Does anyone have a clue about why females are so enthralled with exposing more and more of their bodies to the sight of total strangers and lustful men? I am old, but I once upon a time I believed that modesty was hard-wired into the vast majority of girls and women. But then I also used to believe in "motherly instinct," back before women were given permission to kill their sons and daughters who were growing in their bodies. Today, tell women they're allowed to wear nothing but a g-string, and they jump at the chance. Tell them they can abort their kids, and they protest and vote against anybody who would put any limits on that right. I'm not saying there aren't exceptions, but they are just that---the exceptions, not the norm. No...there is nothing special about women...and I used to think there was. Turns out I was just dumb. I'm not dumb now...but I am sad.

Thanks, Reality TV...it was a "tidy" day ; )

Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. All the best to you and your son on the next adventure. While I never expected we'd start Catalina 22 sailing at 58, I must say it's been amazing--and hard to believe we're about to celebrate our 10th anniversary with Seanachai!

Thanks for stopping by, Silver Wings! Sounds like you made a VERY comfortable cruiser...I'll bet she was a beauty! Hopefully, you also made some wonderful memories. All the best!

Thank you for stopping by, Lokesh Raghupathy. And thanks for the kind words...I think it was CaptDon01 (in a Sailboat Owners Forum) who said a cleaned up new design C-22 "is the prettiest girl at the marina." I agree!

Thanks for stopping by @sampsanity. We find Seanachai pretty comfortable for cruising for 2...not sure how many others you're looking to have aboard. But for a weekend with small kids it would probably be fun. The longest we've ever cruised at one time was 10 nights. I'd be lying if I said it looked that organized during the trip! 🤣

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 thanks again for all the info. Most likely it'll be me solo sailing as I learn more. We will probably only do short trips with the kids for now because they are still small, for the most part. But as they get older and I get better, we will probably look into a larger boat. But I really wanted something for solo or two, but could also bring my kids occasionally. So I think it'll work out perfect for us. I found one for sale recently and I'm saving up and hopefully this winter we will start our new journey.

Thanks for stopping by, Edward Schmitt. You're so right, the KISS method is the way to go!

Thanks for your kind words, John. It takes some trial and error, but after 5 years I think we've hit a good comfort zone.

Thanks for stopping by for for the kind words, David Sheriff. Wish I could say it's that tidy all the time ; )

Thanks for stopping by, Jay Warthen. We got to sail in the Northern Gulf Coast Cruise twice, (Ft. Walton Beach to Josephine Alabama & back). It's a beautiful sailing area! All the best.

Planned to be on that cruise too. Weather and engine problem kept us at the dock. Happy you enjoyed it. Next year perhaps. Sailed Perdido Bay Wednesday and Thursday. Fun. Used the crib board storage. Thanks again for that improvement.

Always appreciate your kind words, Jim. And enjoy your channel, too. Keep up the good work!

Thanks! It was an inspiration that just came to me one day. Thanks for subscribing.

Where did you take it?

@@azazelRising72 Windworks at Shilshole Marina in Seattle.

Thanks so much! It really means a lot. Would love to see pix of your boat! Fair winds!

Hello SailinSlim! Yeah, being able to see the keel winch wire as the keel is raised or lowered is a big PLUS. Mahogny sounds great. I'm sure they're beautiful!

Thanks so much for stopping by, Mo River.

Thanks for stopping by, Lunagard. All the best with your cruising. That towel idea was pure inspiration.

Thanks so much, Noodleheimers West! All the best with your adventures.

Thanks for stopping by, Nora Elkin. I give credit for the idea to the Duvalay, a UK manufacturer. Easy to make with bedsheets as the fabric.

I'm very interested in the content if your video, but the (fan?) noise made it difficult to understand you and the sound itself is so irritating I stopped at 3:07. :/

Thanks so much for stopping by, The GypsyHook! Lots of trial and error goes into use of space on Seanachai, but after spending the night onboard (about 20 times so far) we get to know what works for us.

Thanks for stopping, Jesus! I'll be sure and tell my hair dresser ; )

Hello Annie! Thanks for stopping by. You made my day.

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 delighted I did. Great to recognise the Gaeilge 😊

Thanks so much, TravelNester! Feel free to copy...I sure did!

Thank you! Appreciate you stopping by.

LOL, Gene Neill! It was watching your videos (featuring your "SHW" Carlotta) that motivated us to start telling video stories. Can't wait to see your next adventure.

Thanks for stopping by...will remember your comment when we start to come down with two-foot-itis (that recurring fever that makes one consider trading up from C-22).

Thanks. The cooler worked out well up there for the cruise. We keep the drinks in the step cooler, and the food in the forward cooler.

Thanks, Sam Cyanide, just remember it's the "tidy version" ; )

{{Blushing}} Thanks Rob Banks! So many others contributed with great ideas.

Thanks, Rusty Love. Just passing on the good ideas we heard about!

So glad it was helpful, Rj Gilens. I stole the bedroll idea first-- from www.duvalay.co.uk/Boats ; )

Thanks' so much, Alan Stokes. Getting Seanachai is one of the best decisions we made. It's just the right size for us, simple enough to sail right away and the support of the C-22 community is awesome. All the best.

You're too kind! Thanks for stopping by, Dimos!

Thanks so much for stopping by. So glad you like the videos!

Thanks for the kind words, Captain.

Thanks, Ed! Glad you enjoyed it.

Hello jDL FtW. The trip was 5 days and 4 nights, traveling 50 miles one way, from Charleston to Edisto Beach by way of the ICW. We anchored out two nights and stayed at the Marina at Edisto for two nights, sleeping on the boat every night. We grilled shrimp onboard the first night, ate dinner at a restaurant when we were at Edisto. On our final night at anchor we had a salad topped with a pre-cooked burger. Breakfast is usually coffee and hard-boiled eggs or egg salad wraps. We generally have veggies and nuts to snack on. We rarely eat a big lunch. That said, we probably pack too much, but we're getting better. We always have extra water. The video clips in the post about Tides and Currents feature some of the sites along the way. My next project will be editing the hours of video and still shots from that trip to tell (as Paul Harvey might say) the rest of the story. Thanks again for your interest!

Hi Davy, Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the kind words. We really appreciate hearing from people who watch the videos. We have not added the bushing yet, and for the very reason you suggest. It seems like a pretty daunting task for DIY. A good machine shop is probably the way to go, but then there's the issue of getting it to someone. We'll post something if/when we take that next step.

Thanks for stopping by, John Morgan. We just bought a dinghy, but haven't used it yet. On a recent trip, we beach anchored (one stern anchor and one bow anchor) in shallow enough water to step off the swim ladder onto knee deep water and walk ashore. That's not always going to be the case, so we thought a dinghy may give us more flexibility. Seanachi draws 2 feet with the keel up.

Hi @pauljessome5718, thanks for stopping by and for the kind comments. Before I made this video in 2020, we sanded down just the crib boards and stained with Sikkens Cetol Marine Natural Teak and a coat of Cetol Marine Gloss. Very shiny, but not really our taste. About a year ago the Captain cleaned and sanded all the outside teak (hatch guides, handrails, eyebrows, cubby holes, crib boards and tiller) used a teak brightener and then two coats of Starlight "Classic Teak" teak sealer. Seems to be holding up well.

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 Great, as an old salt I appreciate folk who care for their boat as it gives back what it receives. A sound boat in a storm is a very good thing. I have owned a variety of boats , one being a Catalina 25. Fair winds two both of you Paul in Canada

This version already has bolt holes drilled. unitedyachting.com/product/snapper-ii-line-holders/

Hello Thuban06. Thanks for stopping by. The surface mount pole holders came from West Marine, made by United Yachting. Approx $17 for the pair.

Hello Paul Uhlig. The fans are 6 inch, 3 speed, Caframo Bora. Got 'em at West Marine for $79 on sale (reg. $95). For their size, they make things pretty comfortable in the cabin when it's hot. (Cross vent is important). We like the fact that they're adjustable (swivel and speed). We keep one on the lowest setting when Seanachai is at the marina and we're away from the boat to keep the air circulating in the cabin (reduces build up of mildew). Only downside, for me, is I have to remove the cage to clean the fan blades. (4 small screws). Small price to pay to keep mildew at bay!

Thanks for stopping by Kris Press. The transducer is CV-20. Chart plotter is Garmin EchoMap Plus CV63 with CV-20 TM (TM=Transom Mount) transducer.

Thanks, John. The cover is from The Sailor's Tailor, the same company that made our mainsail cover.

Hello Ben Kanobe. Thanks for dropping by. I did the reupholstery work on those cushions. Here's a little video on some things I learned when I did it... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLh8oqiJs7yVc30.html

The materials from Sail Rite cost about $500. I didn't do the V-Berth cushions cause we don't use them.

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 Thank you!

Hello @harringtonb2, thanks for stopping by. In 2019 dollars, it was about $530...About 2:58 into this video "Five Surprising Things I Learned...", you can grab a screen shot of the materials list I used from Sailrite--an amazing source for a first time DIY. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLh8oqiJs7yVc30.html.

Ah! That is the question we'd like to answer, too, Jay! We thought it was coming in through the hatch, but we're still getting some water in the bilge with a the new canvas cover. Could be something related to the stanchions, but we don't know yet.

Hi George Mouliere, Yes, it's a pop-top, but we don't use it. Seems like a hassle to me.