The look on Simon’s face after the first sea trail was an absolute picture. So glad things went to plan after the previous disappointments. Good luck with the trip to Llandudno 👍

It’s great to see you so happy after all the problems you’ve had with your boat 🛥️.

I find myself saying "Oh, cool!" out loud when I discover you've released a new video. My wife thinks I'm weird.

There is no better feeling than knowing your boat is running well and being on the water on a beautiful day. I’ve done a lot of winter boating. It can be beautiful. You are doing things the right way. Gaining experience and learning. You are on your way to being the experts for others to follow.

So chuffed for you after all that hard work! The smile on Richards face said it all really! :-)

I told you, you don't realize how special and high quality a boat you got there. You're going to be more than pleased with its performance.

Thanks for the mention guys. Thrilled to see those massive smiles, well deserved! :D :D

Awesome seeing you guys conduct sea trials without issues! Looking forward to your first cruise. 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻

Those are seriously cool sounding engines. Just WOW! 💕

What a great day. You two have tackled boat issues that many boat owners don't have the stomach for. You definitely attack problems. Damn, you cut the deck right away and renewed your fuel tanks. On that issue alone, most owners would have struggled with fuel problems for years and tried all sorts of other solutions. But you have rock solid fuel now, no worries there. And going after the entire drivetrain, props, struts, shafts, and the vibration damper, again many would have tried to get away with less but they'd never have the end result that you have. You get out of a boat what you put in. Next up, make sure you don't have any leaks whatsoever in your hydraulic steering system. On my Tiara Open, the helm unit leaked just a little bit and I ignored it. Big mistake--I lost steering entirely at the worst time, coming in a busy inlet. In the end, with some disassembly, a $2 o-ring solved the problem. It's been 10 years and no issues. You can do one better than me and I'm sure you will. Love your channel and wishing you the best.

Congratulations ,, it’s such a pleasure watching you both succeed as a couple in yours boating indeavours ,, great team , love it

Absolutely brilliant work. The high five says it all. That well deserved seal of approval from Richard. Cant wait for the next episode and hoping everything goes well on the voyage. It was interesting to see the map planning and to learn about how certain passages have to coincide with the height of the tides and other variables. There is something to be learned from all of videos - that's one thing that keeps me watching. Well done.

30 knots what an achievement! Not much wake at higher speeds, some bouncing, trim tabs. Marvelous.The relief, the joy, unbridled even from Richard. Any data on fuel burn at varying speeds, rpm, distance, weight vs wind, tide, current with existing props? No one complained about the cold and early start.

I'm impressed! She still floats, and we didn't see Gemma hanging over the rail, coughing up her toe-nails. Good job!

You both mentioned the acceleration several times - this leads me to agree on the prop pitch. Sacrifice acceleration for a greater speed at a lower engine rev. This would also deliver fuel savings.

So good to see you both so content. Well deserved. And nice graphics on the sea passage animation, wow!

I love boating in winter. In New Zealand the winds tend to be better even if colder

I think that you might have a point about the props. Back in the 1980's we ran a 48ft GRP patrol boat, 7 tonnes dry, with 2 Detroit 8V 92 Ti diesels which made 31.6 kn over the measured mile, WOT 2100rpm. That was acceptance trials with 12 people onboard. With the regular crew (2) indicated speed was ~35kn.

The tender is a wee ripper! Not the cheapest no but one of the best I've seen in that size and I've seen a lot of tenders. I'm very happy to see things are finally going right for you with Boutari, I'm going thru a rough path (mostly of my own making with a bit of "help" from a difficult landlady at a farm I lease) and it really helps to see others who I care about having a win. It really helps. I'm saddened to hear about the passing of Rolf under what were (I assume by the wording), particularly tragic circumstances. Seeking help is so important before it gets to that point and men in particular are very hesitant to do so. You and Colin (Foxes Afloat) are a constant reminder that mental health is important and not something to hide away. Far too many men present a cheery outlook while slowly dying on the inside and that needs to be addressed.

Gemma, the time-honored axiom about docking is this: Never go faster than the speed at which you're willing to hit something. (smile) LOVE the success and looks of just pride on your faces! CONGRATS!

Simon and Gemma, great to see that you had a great sea trial. so nice to see you both smiling and happy.

Love that you guys are doing everything you can to NEVER show up on 'Idiots in Boats' channel.

So pleased the boat is now in great shape. You all looked so happy .Excited for you tomorrow on your passage . Cant wait to see the next video.

Richard is the man of the sea - love his smile - when he speaks Simon and Gemma listen. So thankful your sea trials went well and so looking forward to your 80 mile trip.

Congratulations guys What a great machine. I’m 12 months into a 2 year rebuild on a Mariner 34 Can’t wait to get on the water

Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Well done 👏

Great work guys. If your getting 30 knots flat out with a clean hull and clean stern gear, the prop pitch is very close to perfect. With a dirty boat it’ll work out right. A boat that’s slightly under pitch when clean always works when it’s dirty. Where as an over pitch boat bogs the engines down and becomes slow and less efficient. Have a safe trip.

Tip for you, to easier handling the boat. Put the gear and throttle in the same leaver! The leavers you have for the throttles, is already prepped for gearleaver to. So you'll elimiting handmovements to only using one hand for manouvering the engines, and one for the wheel.

Don’t know if it has already been mentioned but it may be a good idea to put chaffing pads on the dingy or davits as you will get chaff bouncing over the water.

G'day Crew, Nice job ,sounds well balanced now. So there's just a little woodwork to do ,and we can hear the sound of those nice big engines working up on their sea trials. Enjoy the trip ,safe travels. Respect...!

Nice to see Boutari in good water 💪

Many happy summers spent bobbing around Pwllheli, Criccieth, Black Rock Sands, Borth-Y-Gest and Porthmadog. You can see my mums old house right on the water front at Borth-Y-Gest. ❤ Sadly, long gone memories from another time. Nice to see the old girl back on the water and being given new life with such energetic and enthusiastic crew!

Richard smiling said it all.

The work you showed us in previous videos evidently paid off in a successful sea trial, great to watch! Having been on several sea trials myself I wonder if you compiled a plot of speed-power-rpm points? Could you show us the graph? Or maybe your sea trial wasn't long enough to record those points? I think 30 knots is great! If the pitch isn't quite perfect to "hit the corner" of rated RPM and rated power at the same time, I would be satisfied you're close enough if you can do 30 knots without exceeding the redline. Remember, as the hull and propellers foul during a typical season, power required at each speed will increase while RPM's will remain about the same. So, having a reserve of torque at the redline is what I like to see when fresh out of dock.

Yay for the 71 ish spanner! Well done guys a great achievement.

Congratulations!! Great to see the smiles on your faces finally ... we saw quite a few frowns over the last few episodes!!! Perseverance wins out in the end!!!

Congratulations on getting rid of the BAD VIBES!!! Now you can enjoy the GOOD VIBES, so happy for you both.😊

When Richard was smiling, and NOT driving, it says everything is going as it should.

Hi guys, congratulations she’s all fixed. See you on the smiles on your face after all the dramas you had good to see them all fixed up some small minor problems but that’s okay you’ll get through it. Keep up the good work love and appreciate you guys cliff from Logan City🧑🏾‍🦽 Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 🧑🏾‍🦽

Nothing quite like that feeling when you put her up on the plane. Especially after a few hiccups. Don't do anything with prop sizes or pitch in a hurry, wait until she is fully loaded with all the stores, fuel, water and crew that you anticipate most of your cruising will be done at before fettling anything. Fair seas and following tides.

I've had a few night runs across open water when someone's called out "Eyes out for Jerry, lads. I hear the Tirpitz is out!" and no one laughs because we're all looking for a battlecruiser lol. Then it sinks in that were; 80 years too late and in the South Pacific...... Gemma, I think you might want to hunt up some new gloves for the boat. The woolies are probably nice and warm, but the moment they get they're a liability and there's no second chances at sea. See if you can find something waterproof and comfortable, then see if they're also warm. For mooring, berthing or picking up lines a good rule is - Never approach anything faster than you're willing to hit it.

What an AWESOME boat!!! I am a sailor for the most part, so seeing the wake of a fast boat is always a bit of a trip!! So glad you got the vibrations all sorted.

Well done Guys. Good Luck 😊

What a nice start to Christmas. A credit to you both persistence and hard work paid off. To all your family and friends Merry Christmas. Enjoy your cruise 🎉👌

Well done! Congrats!!!!

Gratifyingly exciting! Good times folks!

Man, that boat has some balls.

Wow well done how exciting!

I’m so please for you both, I’ve been watching your channels from the start. You’re both so clever. Do deserve this success so much. Well done 👍 Andy Mc

Hey Congrats guys diligence and patience pays off Enjoy

Great job!! The boat looks and sounds great and the smiles abound!

Great video can't wait till the big girl has her day 👍👍

The smiles and High Fives, Say's it all, the sea trail appears to be all good news. It's been a bumpy road for you's in the beginning of the boat adventure but it sure is nice to see that things are becoming much smoother ride for you both, Happy for yahs. Richards reactions with all the smiles on his face kind of sealed the deal as far as I'm concerned. All that hard work has finally paid off. Congrats. looking forward to your trip! cheers.

Congrats!!

I'm very happy for you two.Boats are in your blood now.👍

Love the symmetry of the wake!!!Good effort!!!

Every confidence in you two, have a good trip.

Brilliant, congrats, you know it is all OK when Richard smiles.

So pleased for you both, well done..

So pleased ,the boat is working out so well . Can't wait for the next episode.

Congrats!!!!

great job guys!

Congratulations with a well functioning boat! I hope your passage will be just as smooth. You have really deserved that after all your setbacks and expenses!

Congratulations! The smiles tell the story! 🤠

I'm so happy for you guys, you've done a great job. 👍👏👏

congratulations on your boat launch great work getting everything right

Great video, really enjoyed it.

Excellent result. Safe passage.

So happy for you that it’s sorted ❤❤

Good luck on the trip and well done with the boat WOW.

Boutari is an absolute beauty! She sounds pretty amazing too, you must be made up 😁 well done to you both and all the people who helped you along the way. Can't wait for the first adventure 👍

Every confidence in you both!

Well! That was exciting - great to see a plan that comes together!

Great video , boat sounds awesome, looking forward to seeing the next one

great stuff, well done, great to see you all happy, yippppppyyyyy.

So happy to see you get it sorted, I felt all your lows and now your highs, congrats!!!

Congrats! Job well done! Now you got a darling of a boat.

Great! I'm very happy to see the results of your hard work, and the smiles on your faces!!!🎉🎉🎉

All that hard work and struggles paid off congratulations on the journey to fun fun fun ,now !

Congrats 👍 and the best of British for the passage ,look forward to it

Congratulations, fair winds and following seas!

BEAUTIFUL JOB

Brilliant to her out on the water. Will be watching the long voyage with bated breath.

Looks like a great boat! Your right it does sound amazing!

Good luck!

what a good feeling, love it, she goes well and puts a smile on your face, now for offshore Irish Tuna fishing, lol, the vid brought back some happy memories for me so most definitely looking forward to your journey, be safe the both of you,

Congratulations guys , glad you have been able to get the boat working as you planned. Your hard work has paid off. Go and enjoy your adventures. 👍😀

It's great to see that boat in the water and doing well. and Simon's face said it all when he realised it works as designed. Well done guys, your hard work has paid off. Go enjoy the boat now and the scenery along the way. Have plenty of food aboard though. and cups of tea. lol

Congratulations 🎊 to you both ❤

Congrats that your boat is working well.

Well done you two, persistence pays off, the smile on Richard’s face tells all is well with those engines, I know the feeling and boy do they sound good👍

Excellent work, so glad all your hard work has come good. You both deserve it so much. 👍😊

Good to see you sorted the vibration and fuel issues. Looking forward to seeing the long passage. Good luck!

the sea trials turned out great the boat looks like she handled it realy well congratulations guys

Congratulations on your Sea trials 👍👍🤗

You two are happiness creators. Thanks

So well done guys.👍👍

"The shackely thingy". I always appreciate proper nautical terminology. 😂

I had my boat delivered the other month and was right next to your boat. I really enjoy watching your adventure. Keep up the great work.

I was just waiting for another setback but the longer you went the more confidence I had and it's not even my boat. Congratulations on your success. Really looking forward to your journey on your boat and an episode where you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thanks.