Boat Tour - Buy SMALL, Sail BIG - Our Tiny 28ft SailBoat

Boat Tour - Buy SMALL, Sail BIG - Our Tiny 28ft SailBoat - Chasing Currents

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WORLDWIDE- www.amazon.com/Cooking-Hungry... Join us in a boat tour of our small sailing home, a 28ft sailboat called Talisman!
We are inexperienced full-time cruisers on our way from the UK to the Mediterranean, living on our Salterns Stag 28. We brought Talisman in October 2019 on the hard, and begun sailing FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME in June 2020.
We made this boat tour whilst we were living in Birmingham and travelling down to the boat each weekend, learning how to sail (and all about boatwork!)
Our boat is small, but mighty in spirit! So we hope you enjoy this small sail boat tour, and our channel, as we take you on our tiny home ocean adventures.
Let us know in the comments what you think of Talisman, and hit us up with any questions you have! Thanks for watching.
00:00 Welcome
00:11 What is the boat?
00:41 Look at the deck
04:38 The cockpit
08:59 heading inside
09:15 The toilet (Head)
10:07 The nav area
14:23 Galley
18:18 living area
22:30 V-berth
24:56 Engine
27:16 Wrap up
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@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you all so much for watching, really hope you enjoyed! Would love to know what part of the tour you enjoyed, or what kind of things you'd like to see or hear about in our future videos 😁

@24hourtravellers 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant compact boat!! Great find guys good luck with the sail to med!! Really love the layout and headroom!! ❤ from Malaysia.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

@@24hourtravellers Thanks so much for your comment! Really appreciate the kind words 😁 glad to have you joining our adventure ❤️

@cassilva76 3 жыл бұрын

Is really nice the way you guys are doing. I am now refitting a 28-foot boat also. :-) I am based in Mallorca, if you are around please let me know, the port near to our house is Portocolom east coast of Mallorca. :-) Hoppe see you guys here. :-) All the best

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

@@cassilva76 That's amazing! Same size boat as us 😁 we really hope to be in Mallorca in the near future, so will hopefully see you around 🤞🤞

@UUBrahman 3 жыл бұрын

Is your talisman 28 not listed on sailboat data.com? That appears to be the case to me I couldn’t find it. Thank you

@MichaelMarko 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. After growing ever more impractical watching so many videos of large, high priced, amazingly outfitted boats that I couldn't possibly afford this was something that makes me more hopeful that I could find something that I could enjoy and actually afford. Thanks so much!!

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, so glad that you enjoyed it and it gave you hope - it's definitely achievable 😁

@tangoreal9098 Жыл бұрын

Change furler bearings or at a minimum use a grease injector to lubricate the sealed bearings. Probably one of the most overlooked periodic maintenance items.

@relearn1 2 жыл бұрын

I lived on a 28 ft sloop on SF bay for a year or 2 and I am impressed with what you have. Enjoy! If the lines are dry it is sunny, if lines are wet it is raining, if lines are missing it is a hurricane.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks a lot :) that's awesome that you lived on a 28ft too! Haha, the stuff they don't teach you on your course 🤣

@c3ramics 2 ай бұрын

That's always been a dream of mine, how has the experience been all these years later?

@robinwells8879 2 жыл бұрын

That is a very good layout for a 28 foot boat. My centaur isn’t quite as spacious seeming despite being the same length. I shall subscribe and follow you for sure. Go well guys. 👍

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Hey glad you like the boat, we did look at a couple centaur's before finding Talisman, they are super well built good sailing boats. When we found Talisman we were lucky as its one of the biggest feeling 28ft boats we had been on. Thank you so much for subscribing and hope you enjoy the adventure 😀

@across_the_plane6800 2 жыл бұрын

I live aboard a 28’ as well. I hav to say, the layout of your vessel is magnificent in comparison to my own.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome that you live on a 28 too! It's interesting how different similar sizes can be. Think this layout is definitely better suited to two people than some of the others we've seen

@tim3wade4 3 жыл бұрын

What a great 28-ft boat It's one of the best layouts I've seen I think

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! We thought that too, we've found living aboard very comfortable so far

@screamingduck619 2 жыл бұрын

There's a lot to love in being so free of excess stuff that is so normal in the human condition. My best to you both.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, makes you realise how much of all of the other stuff was unnecessary too. Thanks alot for the comment and for watching ☺️👍

@jupitersailing 2 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, I have a house full of souvenirs and 'stuff' that I'm struggling to throw away or sell. Let me tell you, this stuff is merely a load of big chains binding you to the spot. None of it is necessary, none of it has much intrinsic value, so if you can avoid souvenir type stuff and just own what you need you are on to a winner. This world is so big and so amazing that our primary responsibility os to see as much of it as you can, without rushing any part of it. It's taken me decades to realise that, and I hope I can start really feasting on it before I peg out!

@leedowthwaite2828 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a detailed overview of the boat. I'm just thinking about this for the first time so the nitty-gritty is really useful info, thanks!

@dmfitzy08 3 жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with the layout of your boat and hope the one we find is similar!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, we absolutely love the layout, was perfect for what we needed 😄 Hope you find something that suits you too! 👍

@jupitersailing 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, she really is a beautiful boat. What a lovely home for not much money! I reckon more and more people will be taking to life aboard as the fresh air, lovely views and economy really appeals. I love your boat.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much 😊 totally agree! Can't beat the views and the sea air feeling and freedom is like nothing else. We love her too 😁

@Beba-qv3db 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best, smartest interior layout of all 28f ever .

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we think so too! She's an awesome boat 😁

@donaldvanvliet9039 3 жыл бұрын

This is nice,but Look at an etap 28s...

@annamay6351 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you guys are just real people...will have to catch up on rest of your videos.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much Anna, thank you for watching too 😊 hope you enjoy the rest of the videos!

@annamay6351 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingCurrents Very much!

@BoatTime 2 жыл бұрын

Wow we can’t believe how much storage you have! Such an efficient use of space 🥰 Your saloon looks so cosy!

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks guys! Yeah it's deceptively roomy for a small boat, like you said I think the way they've used space is pretty clever :D Definitely, we find it cosy ☺

@peterj29 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying not to subscribe to any more sailing channels but this has to be one of the best, balanced, informative but fun boat tours of exactly the type of boat I plan to buy so looking forward to following your travels and practical updates. I'm intrigued about the flexible water tank. Thanks again and happy sailing.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, Thank you so much for staying with us and for the super kind words. So far the flexible water tank has done us good, the only drawback being that it can get air trapped when filling so were just keep an eye when doing so. We will hopefully be doing an updated boat tour in the coming weeks also that you might find interesting 😊. Thanks for commenting. All the best Brynn and Jade

@tedthesailor172 3 жыл бұрын

That was a nice, straightforward tour, by a couple of down-to-earth British sailors - with no tawdry quasi-romantic musak for a change (thank you!). It seems a bit small for two liveaboards, but if you're comfortable within those limits, that's all that matters. I liked that cheat with the roll of stick-on vinyl for the worktop, where others might squander a small fortune on fancy wood or marble. Don't get too professional and slick; the `ad-hoc amateur' presentation is a worthy effort. Enjoy yourselves - that's what it's about...!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment, really appreciate that insight! You never know how you'll come across on camera so this is a relief 😅. It's definitely small, we've spent about 4 months living onboard in total now - not a great length of time to judge how it will be but so far we've loved it. Watch this space though 😂

@mariasouth-wood333 3 жыл бұрын

Great video love a boat tour. My 1st live aboard was a Halcyon 27, I thought it was cosy until I got a 6'4" fella 😂. Had to buy a bigger boat 😀

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much for watching 😁 we love a boat tour too! Ah great little boats, but yeah there's less than 6ft headroom on those right? Can see why you had to get a bigger boat that would've got uncomfortable I'm sure! (It was either the bigger boat or the shorter fella right? 😂)

@homunwai7261 3 ай бұрын

Nice 28' boat. Layout quite optimal for a classic design. Comfortable for 2 pax. All the best.

@FollowIntrepidBear 3 жыл бұрын

I wondered how you could spend 30 minutes on a boat tour but you filled it really nicely and informatively. And what a cracking boat... I swear you have more storage than we do in 40’! Can’t wait to see you get sailing and hopefully see Talisman for real soon 😊⛵️

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! We weren't sure if it was too long, but once we get chatting we never know when to stop 🙈 glad it was enjoyable. Yess the storage really won us over! No excuse for a messy boat now haha 😅 absolutely, hopefully see you in the near future 🌊

@nedkelly2035 2 жыл бұрын

That boat is actually BIG as 28s go! I had a boat of the same length with about 1/2 the interior space due to narrower beam, narrower forward and aft sections, and longer overhangs.

@mikejustus8570 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 me and my wife just got a 1979 Catalina 27” and are working on her daily! About to paint the whole interior! Trying to make her new again.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Congrats on the boat, excellent year of build ;) Aw lovely, thats one of those satisfied jobs where you see the results quickly! Haha. Good luck 👍

@ryszardjacekrusniak7993 3 жыл бұрын

The bloody WIND! Got it enough after 1:48.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Tell us about it!

@AfricanSouthernCross 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely, wishing both of you all the luck and good fortune in your endeavours, God speed !

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much Mark ☺️☺️

3 жыл бұрын

wish all 28" boats had a layout like that. and llove how detailed the tour was. big thumb up.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much! Agree, quite a unique layout - we've found it so comfortable so far. Really glad you enjoyed it 😊

@moseschatfield7095 3 жыл бұрын

Great layout of 28ft boat with plenty of storage space👌

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! Yeah so far we've found it great living aboard the two of us, more than enough storage space 😊

@philliphill3390 3 жыл бұрын

Cool storage idea for your quarter berth I saw on another channel: Use two plastic tubs that fit the berth space. Cut a hole on the rear most tub's rim, tie a rope to it long enough to reach your chart desk from the back of the berth. Put the second tub in front of it and shove them both all the way to the back of the quarter berth. When you need something out of these tubs (especially the rearmost one), simply pull the rope and they both will slide out like drawers so you don't have to crawl, stretch and reach!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a pretty cool idea! Hadn't thought of anything like that, thank you. We will see if it works for us. 😁

@philliphill3390 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingCurrents Glad you liked the idea. I hope I didn't come off too strong on your cheat sheet idea, but your sheet makes PERFECT sense. Your cheat sheets immediately reminded me of the check lists all pilots use.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

@@philliphill3390 That's great. We definitely find them useful! The previous owner actually kept a folder onboard with checklists for all sorts (winterising the boat, engine checks) he was very organised and it's helped us out as new sailors a lot!

@sidgreensides6709 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat (home) you have ..everything has a pl ace.. Love long and prosper.Sid.

@g7eit Жыл бұрын

Hi, when I’ve not been living on boats I used to live in Dudley, but most of my time has been spent on water. Came back to land (Shropshire) last year and regretted it since. Next year I’m getting another boat and can’t wait. Great video, brilliant boat design. Keep it up, I’ve just subscribed. Chris.

@ChasingCurrents Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, that's great that you'll be getting another boat! Nice to meet someone from near our neck of the woods too :) Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for subscribing!

@connarcomstock161 Жыл бұрын

BuT ThE INtErNet SaYS tHAt BoAT is TOo SmaLL To CroSS OceANs! Dope setup guys, I love to see these smaller, simpler boats not just high dollar massive things.

@ChasingCurrents Жыл бұрын

Hey Connor, Thanks for the awesome comment 😀.

@arthurzengeler8296 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched quiet a few of these boat tours, from 22' -35'. For me, this is the nicest boat I've seen. The only things I wouldn't do, would be to keep the inflatable inside, where it is. I would keep it in a storage area outside, maybe the area where you said you may paint. I don't think you need to paint the inside, tho I guess it wouldn't hurt. But mainly, I would get the ice box fixed. I know, because I live in Miami, and the heat will get to the food, much faster than in other places, especially England. And the oven and stove, to me, isn't important. Especially since it requires fuel, of some kind, which can be a fire hazard. I would be content with a hot plate, and crock pot. I sail small catamarans, and windsurfers, and am looking for a bigger boat, like this one.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and suggestions. We agree inflatable isn't ideal where it is, we've also tried in the outside lockers but again it's very hard to reach out of there. We're working on a better solution we hope 🤞 we've actually been onboard without refrigeration for 7 months now and it's fine ☺️ we probably find it easier as we don't eat dairy or meat so don't have much use for one. Wow that's awesome, can imagine you have a lot of fun sailing those! Good luck in your boat searches 😁

@artsmith103 Ай бұрын

@ChasingCurrents I just started working with a 16qt 12V compressor portable cooler. It draws around 3.5 amps and runs 1/4 of the time set at 9C. Requires about 50W solar panel. I think it would work well for you.

@michaelarthur545 3 жыл бұрын

I agree that it is NOT necessary to run all lines to the cockpit. Racers like it, but cruising is another thing. On my last boat I found that I still had to leave the cockpit for many sail handling tasks, even with lines run back. I single hand a lot and didn’t bother to move lines to the cockpit on my current boat. I like the simplicity of the at the mast solution.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

We've actually had a few people say similar, so that's a relief 😅 we thought the same thing, keep it simple so less to go wrong! Thanks for the comment 👍

@briglnai 3 жыл бұрын

what a sweet little spacious and comfy boat... looks well built and maintained!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment 😊 yes we feel very lucky, the previous owner maintained her amazingly! It definitely feels like our home.

@sailingsv2ndwind482 2 жыл бұрын

I did the "Blue Peter" sticky back plastic work tops as well. it works really well and very cheap and easy to use. I liked it so much I did the walls in the head as well. Differnet colour of coarse

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, it is such an easy way of transforming a room. And it's actually still going strong so lasting much better than we thought! Might also add some to the head at some point as well

@timothythomas1626 2 жыл бұрын

Yea You guys can add a Bimini arch and add a couple solar on top and off of the Arch you can hang your dingy when Island Hopping.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

This is something we might look at this winter 👀

@southerntexashomestead5028 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely tour. Happy for you finding a good sailboat. Looking forward to sharing your adventures. Cheers, S/V Cork ~

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it! All our best, Brynn and Jade 👍

@timothythomas1626 2 жыл бұрын

You can put your chart plotter on a swivel Arm where it can be seen from inside and out whilst captaining

@steveanacorteswa3979 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, not a lot of wasted space, I have a Catalina 30, now after 3 years she has a new transmission I installed but I will keep the new 9.9 Yamaha outboard on as a backup. Redoing electrical now, it's really a rats nest, look forward to your progress, hoping to get a lot of cruising in the San Juan Islands and cruise to Alaska in a couple years when I retire then head down to Mexico and take it from there. Good luck and great job you are doing there.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

We feel your pain with the electrics! Cruising the San Juan islands/Alaska sounds incredible, we would love to cruise in that area one day. Really appreciate your comment, thanks for watching the video too ☺️☺️

@andyl8025 3 жыл бұрын

Nice boat, I enjoyed the detailed tour! I recently bought a 28 footer myself, a 91 Hunter, my first boat and am excited to explore the pacific northwest once spring arrives. 28 ft is the perfect size for me. Looking fwd to seeing more of your adventures!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 😁. Ahh that's a nice looking boat, sure you'll have some amazing adventures in the Pacific Northwest - it looks so beautiful there!

@saorihamajima 2 жыл бұрын

Hi folks ,Enjoying your informative, honest ,entertaining presentations .Just refitting my first yacht ever [at this stage ] and dreaming of the time shes launched and I attempt to put her on her mooring ,Hopefully in 12 months time .Its been 12 months already .Retirement cant come soon enough then I.LL Have the time and funds to complete her.All the pieces are there I ve just to work out where they all go ,Shes was completely gutted ,dismantled then the owner passed .So its a learning curve but at least I,LL know everything about here doing it this way lol .This is my wifes account lol regards Derek .NZ.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, thanks so much for your kind comment :) Really glad you're enjoying our videos so far! Yes we agree, doing the refit you'll know everything about your boat (and how to fix it if anything goes wrong on the water!) Good luck with it all, hopefully you'll be out sailing before you know it. Cheers for watching, all the best Jade & Brynn

@andrez3640 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely to see a yacht that I can actually see myself sailing........I've actually sailed a 30 foot vad start and my only comment to you is safety first always fire extinguisher need to be able what becomes a very bad situation very quickly I personally would triple up on them they small and Easy to stash ...enjoyed and look forward to following you....

@rimasmeleshyus9486 3 жыл бұрын

Great information about sailboat ⛵nice navigation system ,it's nice 28 footer a lot of room for two people I like it your sailboat very much .amazing it has everything. I sailed ⛵around the world for seven years. I am from Estonia 🇪🇪Tallinn, now living in paradise island in Kauai Island 🏝in the middle pacific ocean. One of the most beautiful island 🏝on the planet Kauai, Hawaii

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you, glad you like it 😁 wow that sounds amazing!! Hope we end up there one day ❤️ Aloha 🏝️

@chiletos 3 жыл бұрын

Nice boat guys, congratulations. I am really impressed with the space in it. Also it looks in very good conditions. 😊😊😊😊

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much for watching and for the comment! Yeah we feel very lucky to have found Talisman, definitely feels homely and spacious considering the size 😁

@alanpaterson6301 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I used to own a Fin keel stag “Vamoose.” Great boats, surprisingly quick, very roomy for their size and tough as old boots. Enjoy..

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! You're the second stag owner (previous owner) we've met on KZfaq now which is so exciting (we met the previous owner of Flying Fox). Totally agree! More than enough space for the two of us and now we've got some nautical miles behind us, she sails like a dream. Thanks for getting in touch 😁👍

@SailingSeabird 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice boat!!!! Super spacious for a 28ft boat :) We are already hooked on watching your videos 😀

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you! Glad you enjoyed ☺️ likewise with yours - hopefully we get to cross paths at some point this year! ⛵

@SailingSeabird 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingCurrents 🤗🤗🤗

@zook4886 2 жыл бұрын

If you want refrigeration just buy a 40 litre 12 volt 240 volt car fridge. I use mine for out back camping and never had a problem. I live in Western Australia and some days it’s 40 degrees plus in the out back, and the fridge just keeps going. But remember, buy cheap buy twice. 😎

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion :) Pretty cool that it works even in that heat! We weren't sure about how much solar power we would have so didn't start our journey with one. We now know that we do have enough to run a fridge, but we've actually gotten used to not having one for over a year now so may just carry on without :D

@gregrepac6654 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the tour. Great ideas for our own project boat. The nav station looks great. The layout is similar to ours so it was good to see it done.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the tour! Ah that's awesome, what boat do you have?

@SailingIndiana 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely home! Great boat tour and you are both such naturals on camera. We can't wait for the next episode :)

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you for the kind words 😁😁 appreciate that! Can't wait to see you guys on camera too 👌

@Nick-zz6xl 2 жыл бұрын

I love the layout of the cabin.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 we've definitely found it very comfortable to live on

@kschlo4work 3 жыл бұрын

It's cool to see you have a Gosun stove! You might be interested in the refrigerator they sell now, Gosun Chill. It's very quiet and efficient. We use one in our camper van and love it. Thank you for the video.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! ill check them out, i didn't know they did them 😁. Thankyou for watching!

@user-pn9wd7yn5v 16 күн бұрын

I have a Bougie RV ice chest size, fridge or freezer. I think I paid less than $200? Pulls a little less than 50 watts. I got it for my little camper for more freezer space so I don't have to buy ice all the time. Thing works great both as bonus house freezer in and when I am on the road. My 300 watt power bank keeps it running for at least 7 hours when I am pulling down the road. It also runs on DC. About the size of a medium ice chest. If you can find a place for an ice chest and get power to it. You have a fridge or a freezer. I keep it on 0, but I t can be set higher for a fridge. Safe travels and enjoyed your video!

@Stuwy2 2 жыл бұрын

just an FYI you'll need a holding tank or a different way to store your poop for the med, its a legal requirement in some counties. Nice little boat and have fun!

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we have heard this also, we do have a very basic composting toilet that we can use when in anchorages and places where a holding tank is necessary. Alternatively we most likely use facilities on shore where possible and marinas if we have to also. Thanks for commenting, and all our best Brynn and Jade

@bexaminer1 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. I know that it was a little on the windy side, but that's life. A nice tour of your boat. Good luck with all of your plans and upgrades.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Jim. Yeah it's typical really, a lovely sunny warm day- and the wind was howling 😂 can't win! Glad you enjoyed the video, got some upgrade videos coming up in the next couple of weeks ☺️

@zerofox7347 2 жыл бұрын

What a great little boat!👍

@richardherndon1541 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best boat walk throughs that I've seen on KZfaq. Very complete and easy to understand. Great job guys! I look forward to watching your other video's and seeing how you get on.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Richard! Really glad you enjoyed. We're looking forward to seeing how we get on too 😅

@alanmintymint5676 3 жыл бұрын

Delighted for the pair of you. Wishing you the very best of luck in the adventure! Can't wait for future videos of the prep for the sail to the Med, and updates on what is difficult and what goes wrong! (Not that I think you're not very capable, just that THOSE 'what went wrong and how we got out of it' videos are the MOST useful to newbies like me. Anyway, GOOD LUCK!!!!!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alan, really appreciate that. Oh yes, don't worry there will be plenty to go wrong 😅 we are so excited to share all the details! We have a couple of boatwork related videos being released next, and then after that we should be beginning the sailing adventure 😁⛵ Cheers for the support, and fair winds to a fellow newbie!

@SailingJohanna 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely boat! Great tour, amazing amount of storage, wonderful layout… thanks for sharing. We look forward to your journey! ♥️✌🏼⛵️

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, wow thank you for such a lovely comment. So glad you have enjoyed 😊. All our best Brynn and Jade

@davidleigh443 Жыл бұрын

Charming boat and a charming couple. Thanks for posting.

@ChasingCurrents Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for watching David 😁

@trevhedges209 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guy! Very cool little boat..

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trev 😁👍

@rows3063 3 жыл бұрын

Pressurised water supplies are great but I wouldn’t be in too much of a hurry to get rid of the manual pump. Having both is infinitely preferable - the leak is almost certainly repairable, it’s usually just an ‘O’ ring that needs replacing Looks like you’re settling into life onboard, enjoy!!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for commenting 🙂, we're definitely keeping the tap in the head manual incase of a failure. Hopefully it will make our lives a bit easier with pressurised water in the galley. We're definitely settling in 😄 Birmingham doesn't prepare you for living on the water haha Thanks again for commenting 🙂

@gavin_and_james_sailing 3 жыл бұрын

Talisman looks great guys, I love a good boat tour! 😀Really enjoyed watching this video and looking forward to the next one! 👍

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much guys! 😁 Glad you enjoyed 👍

@PatrickChapmanuk 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Happy and safe sailing to you both

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Patrick 😊

@samharmer9049 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Looking forward to seeing your adventure 😃

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ! Can't wait to get going 😁

@davidmalone9022 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly well thought out video. Very nice job, and one of the better videos I've seen on a "boat tour." I look forward to following you.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed it. Glad to have you onboard ⛵

@darrenwatson1539 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour. Thanks.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! So glad you enjoyed 😁

@simonprescott2715 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, I really enjoyed that, keep it up would love to see more as you progress… Really great to see new sailors enjoying their boat, I’m so proud of ours and it’s only small, I just can’t wait to get back on her after lockdown, hence really enjoying seeing other peoples boats whist stuck at home… I’ve subscribed now so looking forward to seeing much more of you guys and your adventures! I will work my way through your back catalogue now but it be great to hear your story and how you’ve ended up afloat.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, so glad you enjoyed the tour!! And thank you for your kind words. It's definitely been a hard few months for everyone away from their boats hasn't it, hope you're able to get back onboard soon enough 🤞 We can't wait to have some huge adventures! Really glad you're joining us 😁

@markowen3864 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and a very nice boat. I look forward to seeing more from you soon.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, reallly appreciate your comment 😁

@malpalagi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. The boat looks very comfortable.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁 glad you enjoyed. Yes she's very comfortable, we're super happy!

@nebinskip1010 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome boat tour, you guys rock!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😁

@TasmanianViking 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video guys, amazing storage and versatile layout.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much! 😁

@berniebranfield8124 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and great looking boat. Your furler might be less likely to jam if you tighten your back stay as the forestay looked a bit slack. Also, flush the lower mechanism out with plenty of fresh water and check the upper swivel is free and the halyard doesn't wrap round the forestay.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bernie, thanks for the comment- appreciate the suggestions! We've already done the fresh water, and the halyard doesn't wrap. Will definitely check the forestay 👌

@berniebranfield8124 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingCurrents I had a Plastimo furler and eventually got it to work really well by changing out the plastic ball bearings with stainless. The plastic balls weren't round! Also, totally against everyone's advice I used light grease. But the back stay tension did have an effect and might be worth trying first.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

@@berniebranfield8124 ahh interesting to hear what worked for you! Good to know those options incase the backstay doesn't make a difference 👍

@deniseterrell2515 3 жыл бұрын

I love your boat.. the lay out is the best I have ever seen for the size... I like everything about it!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Denise! It feels sooo homely, we're super happy with it too 😊

@itstherealjammin 2 жыл бұрын

To think I used to stomp the streets of Oldbury with this guy is a beautiful thing 😂

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Ben you beautiful man. Miss you dude, hope you and the family are well 😁

@rososhea6707 3 жыл бұрын

What a beauty!!! Great job guys 😘😘😘

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks soo much 🥰🥰

@brandonshaw536 9 ай бұрын

Stunning tour. You guys are awesome to watch.👌

@ChasingCurrents 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@SoloSailingSapphira 2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on your videos after seeing your Biscay crossing. I have a 30 foot boat that I've been upgrading in a similar way to yourselves. I found myself nodding in agreement a lot watching your tour and rationals behind your decisions. I have a 25L Dometic 12v fridge that i absolutely love and happens to fit a space on my boat, easy on the amps but a bit pricy if super budget conscious. Lovely boat by the way, great storage!

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment Mark. We're definitely happy with the upgrades we've carried out, and after living onboard now for a while the space is more than ample for the two of us 😁 glad you agree too! We had thought about getting some kind of similar fridge, but after now going so long without - I don't think we need one. (Warm beers are the compromise, so we switched to wine 😂)

@robertscholz4486 Жыл бұрын

Very nice little setup ... lots of storage for a 28. My only pet peeve is the door to the V-berth ... it would really have made more sense to use a pocket door ... when space is tight a pocket door can save so much space.

@vaughanlockett658 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you all the best and safe sailing. You could have not picked a more rewarding hobby and challenge to do together, lots of memories to make have a great life .

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you so much! We absolutely agree, its such a fun rewarding hobby and way of life. Even in the short term we have seen lots and had so much fun, we can't imagine what it will be like looking back in 10 years time. Thanks so much for commenting, all the best Brynn and Jade

@wildebeest3 3 жыл бұрын

Fun to see someone start off like we did. Enjoy the journey!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks so much! We're having the best time ever so far 😁

@wildebeest3 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingCurrents We lived aboard at St Katherine's Dock '96-'99.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

@@wildebeest3 in London? Wow that's cool!

@mikecloutier6669 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job sharing your boat with us. Seems like a very intelligent design with well laid out spaces. Your videography and editing are spot on. Subscribed and looking forward to more content.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much.Yeah we've found it so comfortable for living aboard, super happy so far! Appreciate your feedback, and really glad to have you joining our journey 😊

@MyMonkey74 2 жыл бұрын

Great people, love it.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks a lot 😁

@philipfisher5168 Жыл бұрын

It gets hot in the med in summer so you might want to get a good fridge if just for chilled drinks!

@simontaylor3492 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour, so good to hear that you are making the leap of faith......and I am now subscribed. I noticed that your bilge pump handle has a line wrapped around it. This is so that you can tether the handle, you definitely don't want to loose it over board in heavy seas, which is when you could be needing it the most. Please tether/tie it on, even if it is onto a point inside the locker.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment.That's great advice, we will definitely do that as soon as we're back on board!

@simontaylor3492 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChasingCurrents it was something mentioned to me by my surveyor last year. Will you be publishing content every week now?

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

@@simontaylor3492 we're putting them out every 2 weeks at the moment. We'll move onto weekly as soon as lockdown lifts and we're able to make new videos again 😁

@cornishhh 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good video. I'd never heard of a Saltern Stag before but it certainly gets a good write up in Yachting World. You both strike me as having the right attributes to be successful liveaboards and cruisers. The first of these (IMO) is not having a boat which is too big. IMO again, if you want to minimise stress have simple systems which you can understand and maintain yourselves, and basically try and create a life which enables you to be independent and costs less than you can afford. Tolerate a few hardships and inconveniences rather than go for the big boat, at least until you know you like the lifestyle. If nothing else I'm sure you've found that living aboard in a marina you meet some very interesting people. In the UK it's relatively cheap compared to living ashore. This latter is something I've been finding in recent years since owning a house! Are there many other liveaboards in the marina? How are you coping with condensation? That's the worst problem IMO in the UK in winter. I reckon if you can live through winter together on this boat in the present restrictions and still like eachother at the end you'll be fine! I've subscribed so look forward to checking out the videos you've made and seeing what you get up to in the future. It's cold at the moment but the days are really lengthening now. It will soon be spring. Cheers from Cornwall.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, we hadn't heard of them either - it blew our minds when we went on-board as the layout felt so much more spacious than other similar sized boats and she was in great condition - been looked after well. Couldn't agree more, we're happy with our choice so far. Buying cheap and small also meant we could afford all the appropriate safety equipment for our travels! Yes we definitely have met some great people, there's 42 liveaboards in total at our marina - some very interesting characters! We've actually not had TOO much trouble with condensation. We we're getting some at the start of winter, but we hooked up a dehumidifier and that's worked a treat. Ahh thank you for subscribing, we can't wait for the spring so our big adventure can begin. Really hope you enjoy our videos 😁

@idaloo62 3 жыл бұрын

@tricoteursdesouvenirs7968 3 жыл бұрын

Waw looks really comfy inside 😊 thanks for sharing what your home looks in this very détailed vidéo 😊

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed 😁😁

@richardcranium8408 Жыл бұрын

Your willingness to cut the dock lines and just go for it when many people have prevalent feelings are to always feel that boats are never quite ready yet is admirable although stating that you don’t have a holding tank could get you in trouble in certain marinas so be careful saying it while out and about. Fair winds!

@johnlanigan5532 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh you two are too cute for words. You remind me of my wife and I starting off sailing. We're from Wolverhampton and Wednesfield so we can understand you. Lol. After a few years flotilla sailing we both retired early, bought a Beneteau Oceanis 351 and lived in Levkas Marina for a few years. I'm really itching to get back on the water. Whatever happens don't get discouraged. There are so many very nice and helpful people in the worldwide family of cruiser-sailors who will help you if you need it. The community in Levkas Marina are wonderful people and the city is is a great place to get lost in. The Greek Islands are a wonderful, safe place to to enjoy sailing. Visit Kalamos and order a Ravani for pudding. It's simple stuff but it's very nice. My favourite. Fair winds. John & Carol. PS You don't need to be living in the marina to enjoy it's services, (bars).

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John & Carol, thanks for the lovely comment ☺️☺️ definitely looking forward to getting to Greece - that sounds brilliant. We'd be quite happy to spend some time relaxing and swimming in beautiful blue waters! Totally agree, we've found the community so welcoming - and very tolerant of newbies 😅 hope you manage to get back out on the water soon? Fair winds to you both, all our best Jade & Brynn

@christiantinman 3 жыл бұрын

stoked to have found your channel! thanks for the tour of your boat my dream is to get one as well for sailing with my kids. But till then i just keep following epic channels like yours.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Really glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks so much for the kind words, happy to have you on the journey with us 😊

@snakeplisken4278 3 жыл бұрын

Nice boat, it will take you anywhere you want to go! Congratulations.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much for your comment ☺️ we've definitely got big plans for this little boat!

@chrisballUKtoNZ 3 жыл бұрын

love this and love that your english, subscribed straight away!!! looking forward to more videos

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Christopher! Really glad you enjoyed the video, welcome to our adventure ☺️

@michaelnelson9140 2 жыл бұрын

You seem like a cool couple! I enjoyed the tour.

@ChasingCurrents 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much Michael 😁 Glad you enjoyed!

@MrDamon888 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good. I would discard roller furling for hank on headsail.

@TreyJustice 3 жыл бұрын

You should look into a 12v cooler fridge. Your solar system should be able to run indefinitely.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan! We are looking at our options as we want something that will fit well with the space we have. Still not found the perfect solution for us yet 😀

@sailingluckybear1045 3 жыл бұрын

Nice boat, thanks for sharing.

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you for your comment! 😁

@hayleyroberts156 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video guys! Cant wait to jump aboard one day!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks Hayley, can't wait to have you aboard one day 😁😁

@Nostromosailboat 3 жыл бұрын

Hello!, super nice boat!!! really cozy and very, very good distribution, I have a Catalina 30, and your sailboat looks bigger than mine!, I hope see you sailing. Best from Texas!

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Carlos, thanks so much for your comment! Yes they've used the space really well, we love it :) ahh that's cool, Catalina 30's are great boats. Hope to see you sailing too! Sending our best from England

@michaelleahybunker2718 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid,well done so far ,it looks like you will be happy,hope you get a fridge in time ,worth it especially on long trip,can be hard getting to shops ,take care

@ChasingCurrents 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for watching Michael ☺️ appreciate the comment. Yes we're very happy so far, just excited to start the adventure 😁