ep 3 - Houseboat Prep for our Mississippi River Journey from Winona, MN to New Orleans, LA

Рет қаралды 90,898

3 жыл бұрын

Bradley, Margaret and Ponce made it to Winona, MN and are getting their "new" 1973 Nautaline Houseboat ready for the adventure down the Mississippi River.
Be sure to subscribe so you will be the first to know about our new videos! Also follow along on instagram @im_on_vacation or Facebook @imonvacationTM
About I’m on Vacation™:
I'm on Vacation™ is about freedom. Freedom from responsibility. It's an "out of office" auto reply on your work email. It's a beer on a Tuesday at lunch just because the weather is nice. It's a laissez-faire mindset. Throw caution to the wind, because anything can happen when you’re on vacation, and nothing else exists but the present moment.
Bradley and Margaret McCoy have made their home in New Orleans and are living this "I'm on Vacation" mentality. From dancing in the streets in full costume during Mardi Gras to buying a vintage houseboat to travel down the Mississippi River, there’s no telling where they will end up next.

Пікірлер: 36

@markraymond3198 23 күн бұрын

What a great idea!!! Doing this is now on my bucket list!! Thank you and God Bless!

@ImonVacation 19 күн бұрын

Glad we're able to inspire you. It changed our lives and I'm certain you won't be disappointed.

@rockydog523 Жыл бұрын

Hello, just getting started watching. It's 12/5/22 . Now I have something to binge watch through New years. Thank you.

@ImonVacation Жыл бұрын

Yayyyy!!! So excited you found us and we can fill your December entertainment schedule 😄. Please be sure to subscribe so you get the new videos once you're caught up.

@barrypurves4524 3 ай бұрын

Great real-life reporting. The cracked valve appears to be a classic freeze/expansion event. Worth noting in the ships log. Love to see more reports.......bear

@ImonVacation 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Don't worry, there's plenty more throughout the series.

@robingilmore1444 8 ай бұрын

I'm excited for you kids. Kinda wishin I was 30 years younger. I'd be huck Finn so groovy!

@ImonVacation 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We're doing the best Huck Finn version we know.

@JamesRiner-rv1mv Жыл бұрын

Yes you are right

@rfitterer Жыл бұрын

What you removed around the water inlet is Butyl tape. Its a sealant that never fully cures and is why its a great sealant on a house boat (lot of flexing and movement). Not sure what flexseal is made of but if it is a silicone based product remove it and replace with either butyl tape or a polyurethane sealant like 3M 4200. Silicone will not seal for a long time on gelcoat and you will have future leaks and then wood rot. It also leaches into the gelcoat and prevents future sealants from working (even silicone). Best to never use silicone sealants on a boat.

@ImonVacation Жыл бұрын

This is great information. Thank you for sharing. We definitely have a lot of sealing to do, so I'll be sure to use the products you mention. Thanks!

@JamesRiner-rv1mv Жыл бұрын

Bradley I have to say in respect to you I think you are just what a husband is supposed to be right now jack of all trades master of none just like me but I know y'all have what it takes to make it for sure.

@ImonVacation Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@deankoch7305 7 ай бұрын

Nice videos. I'm binge watching them all. Thanks.

@ImonVacation 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. That's Awesome you're watching them all. Please be sure to subscribe.

@JoshuaHendrickson-rp7tn 2 ай бұрын

If u heat up pipe with torch it move put put pic of carpet down and pic of metal flashing on top of pic of carpet

@ImonVacation 2 ай бұрын

I'm interested in this idea, but not sure I understand what you're suggesting.

@kchedville Ай бұрын

Splurge and get youself a nice high pressure Stainless Water Valve and never worry about it again... :)

@ImonVacation Ай бұрын

That sounds like a great idea. I'll have to look in to that.

@thesamsons9683 7 ай бұрын

Mine doesn’t have a valve there. Not a bad idea though if there is a leak. Faster than running outside to shut it off.

@ImonVacation 6 ай бұрын

It was a pain to get to, but did have some advantages as you mentioned.

@donferguson2495 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any more episodes coming??

@ImonVacation 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Lots more to come! Gues we’ve been on Vacation to long 😉. Getting organized and expect to have some out soon. Thank for nudge and following along.

@ImonVacation Жыл бұрын

Hey Don, not sure if you are subscribed or have followed, but we have a lot more episodes ready for you!

@donferguson2495 Жыл бұрын

I have watched every episode, Just watched the last where you were arriving In the LSU area

@ImonVacation Жыл бұрын

@@donferguson2495 Alright! You pass. A+ 🤣 Thanks for following along.

@BirdWhisperer46 2 жыл бұрын

It's October 2021 now?

@ImonVacation 2 жыл бұрын

Yes....soon... dont want to give any spoilers, but have had a few life changes causing the delay.

@BirdWhisperer46 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImonVacation I'm searching for a boat now, in La Crosse. I have lived on a boat a number of times since I was 17, counting the USS Chicago, LOL. I am 75 now and I know a little bit about life changes. ;o) One hint, you can never stop the journey or the other end of life catches up.

@ImonVacation Жыл бұрын

@@BirdWhisperer46 not sure if you've checked back with us or subscribed, but we have a lot more videos for you to check out!