Can You Live On A Small Boat?

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Жыл бұрын

Build a 25 foot timber boat and live on board for the rest of your life. Can it be done? We talk to Bruce and Thelma off "Tui Of Opua" who are doing just that.
We cruise extensively along the East Australian Coast on our 13 meter catamaran. Join us as we explore new cruising grounds, cross bars, fix all kinds of problems, ride out rough weather and live aboard for extended periods.
We even have a playlist that gets us on other peoples boats.
We hope that our videos encourage others to get on board and experience this fantastic lifestyle.
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@petewilliams4289 11 ай бұрын

What an outstanding couple of sailors and people, an inspirational couple

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 10 ай бұрын

Well thanks Pete. Thanks for watching Dude.

@kevingardner1658 Жыл бұрын

absolute legends and the best gentle people in the world

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Great couple.

@alanbrookes6637 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for interviewing my dear friends Bruce &Thelma, what they didn’t tell you, on their first Bass Strait crossing in 2013 they left Eden about 12hrs behind me with a shortish weather window to Tassie. I got hit with 40knots westerly off Flinders Island, struggled for 12hrs,3reefs in main, to Wineglass Bay. Tui being a lot slower was stuck out there for 5 days hanging to their parachute anchor, in horrendous weather, eventually making land @ St.Helens. Bruce & Thelma on little Tui did tremendously with very little incident, displaying outstanding seamanship. Thankyou for the video.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yeah Alan. Must have been crook. I've been out there on a parachute in 50knts. It was pretty awful and Peggy-Anne is a fair bit bigger. Don't want to do that again.

@sleethmitchell 2 ай бұрын

beautiful boat; beautiful lives.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 2 ай бұрын

They are Dude.

@zachberman9785 6 ай бұрын

What a cool couple.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 6 ай бұрын

They are Dude

@rollinrock6696 10 ай бұрын

Great to see!

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Dude

@FreeSpiritOz Жыл бұрын

Love these 2, yep stay out sailing till you can't.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

For sure dude.

@Ramenscooter Жыл бұрын

My goodness that is a beautiful yacht ❤

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep. Just lovely.

@kenhopp223 Жыл бұрын

Age is no barrier,keep on keeping on ,Love your videos Thanks

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Stay out there till you can't.

@brucebaldy Жыл бұрын

inspirational

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude.

@randomprecisionmotors3130 Жыл бұрын

When I was Commercial Fishing we always had an old saying..."No matter how big your boat is, the further out you go, the smaller it gets."

@jimmysails994 Жыл бұрын

Your right on. 30' boat looks big at the dock, however 125 miles off shore, it feels small. Especially if the weather is shitty.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Very true dude.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@Kelpie119 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 simple is good

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@oboefliks Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, lovely video, great to see that little boat after seeing it in Newcastle.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@MrPeterm14 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite vessels at the WBF. Always so well presented and loved.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@TheAdventureofme-DanOceans Жыл бұрын

How cute are they! Love it! ❤👏

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@davidwalsh7603 Жыл бұрын

awesome

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed.

@mydreamboatproject Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Norm. It gives me something to look forward to. I starting my new build next week. So excited :-)

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Exciting stuff. Have fun with the build.

@jameswembridge7395 Жыл бұрын

Wow what stories you could tell, you both radiate warmth, so only need cooling on board, thank you for sharing the interview

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@tommartland59 Жыл бұрын

Great and informative interview

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@stevehelliwell9101 Жыл бұрын

Lovely people, a great vlog. Keep it going Norm.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much dude.

@sailordavo Жыл бұрын

Great video. What an awesome couple.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

They are!

@jamiemcdonald7283 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, really enjoyed it

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

@wombatone5577 Жыл бұрын

Lovely boat and a good fit for two. They certainly wouldn’t rattle around down below! Cheers!

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

They love it. Beautifully built.

@elaynewhite069 Жыл бұрын

Met them on the way down,fantastic people,hope Thelma,s health is good.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep. Thelma seems to be firing on all fours dude.

@cjstein2000 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, you should do more of them.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep. Will try.

@kenegan7649 Жыл бұрын

Ive been living on my 26 foot tasman now for over 15 years...only problem in NSW maritime ..who hound you like your a dog..best to keep saiing and moving around..and dont bring attetion to yourself...also dont hang around hobos who only anchor there boats and never sail or youll be a marked man

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Good advice dude.