OUR SAILBOAT IS OUR HOUSE : LIVING IN A TINY HOME

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What's it like living on a sailboat, in a space 13m x 4m? SY Esper has been our home for more than 10 years! It's amazing how much you can pack into a liveaboard sailboat and still have plenty of room to live comfortably.
If liveaboard sailing is what you're after, then the sky is your roof and the ocean your horizon; it really doesn't seem like you are living in a tiny home.
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@colrodrick8784 4 ай бұрын

That was an interesting tour. I imagine that it's changed a lot, given that was 6 long years ago. Wow. 6 years. Anyway, our sailing journey has just begun. Hopefully we will learn much from you guys. BTW we are almost 100% sure we are also going with an Ozefridge to replace our ageing eutectic system that was installed when the boat was new in 1979. When purchased, just under 2 months ago we had a brand new (in 2006) whopping great 100W solar panel (I think - markings have all faded into oblivion), which is in the process of being upgraded to 4 x 440W bifacial panels, with mandatory Lithium house battery to replace the 12 year old AGMs. Anyway, appreciate the tour.

@ArcturanMegadonkey 6 жыл бұрын

A pair of alcoholics livingaboard a fantastic boat!....when I finally buy my boat and liveaboard I shall hunt you down and become your neighbour! Fabulous video, fabulous boat! you two can both say that you have 'gone and done it' You earned a new subscriber Paul

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! I have a feeling we'd all get along very well. Thanks for the subscribe! 👍😎👌 Liz

@sybillegorn1702 2 жыл бұрын

both of you are so knowledgeable, funny, and I like watching you.

@followtheboat 2 жыл бұрын

😃👍

@stevenhs8821 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, a reminder of the Pacific Northwest--the artwork. I no longer live there, but I spent a good part of my life in the region. Very nostalgic for me.

@dancarter9183 6 жыл бұрын

I really liked how you explained the way you split the boat up into “his, hers, ours, and Millies” areas. You keep the relationship dynamic and interactive despite being cooped up in such a small area. I’ve never sailed and probably never will, but I find what you do to make sailing work pretty fascinating.

@miklpotts817 4 жыл бұрын

Thats why a ketch rig is great! In windy locations you have a small easy to manage system when its a breeze you have the option to gain speed...

@angryoldwhiteguy 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Thanks for the tour! I love the changes you guys made to her.

@rodneysmith2360 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful home. Thank you so much for the tour.

@victorbitter583 6 жыл бұрын

A great tour of the boat. thanks.

@deborahdoyle6743 Жыл бұрын

Love your upgrades. Well thought out.

@followtheboat Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Deborah.

@wombatdk 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely tour, and you definitely made her yours... an amazing home for two amazing people and one wonderful cat!

@justjim 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tour, thanks so much for it all.

@cptstewartcannon2326 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show us around your great boat. Looks well thought out!

@garyleonard4009 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your videos on Esper. Great boat. 😀👍⛵

@debbiefromillinois532 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your lovely sailing home with us.

@Genjinai 6 жыл бұрын

I love Esper, she is a wonderful boat.

@amarieshearer7613 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you we have watched the whole refit! She looks great!

@nknatewood8226 6 жыл бұрын

+followtheboat: You two seem to have most all things well-sorted. Good on ya both! Followed the boat thru Esper's refit, plus all since then. Fascinating and quite informative. Many thanks for the vids. Keep 'em coming! Wishing you fair winds and calm seas...

@LinuxUser119 6 жыл бұрын

Love the furling main, this is the future for all new boats

@TheGolfdaily 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see that the owners of the boat are getting full use out of it.

@followtheboat 4 жыл бұрын

👌

@alchik1 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tour! Love all the extremely useful personal touches you've put in place!

@oldergeologist 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see the space (or lack there of) that you live in. You definitely seem to have it all sorted. Thanks for sharing it.

@cigarmann 6 жыл бұрын

A level of customization that can only come from living/sailing your boat 24/7. Great job!

@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 sharing! You most certainly live there ;-) Looking forward to some more Vids!

@914va 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic home. No boat should ever be sailed without a roll of "Flex tape"...lol...amazing stuff!

@nwbackcountry5327 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@frederickoning191 6 жыл бұрын

An amazing vessel. A comfortable home. You are an impressive couple. I enjoy your videos very much. Great tour!

@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770 3 жыл бұрын

You’re cat uses the loo ? !!!! Come on I want to see that 😄 clever cat !!

@robertallen7106 6 жыл бұрын

10 years? Now I understand why you two get along so well

@alberciik 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant refit.... wow..

@williambunting803 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. It's great to see the choices people make in their living space and the reasons for them. Designs these days tend to follow a fairly fixed format, but you both have deviated in a practical way because the Esper is your primary living space. I love what you have done to personalise your Oyster.

@lodragan 6 жыл бұрын

Well done. I particularly liked the creative use of space, plus your willingness to customize your space above and beyond what the builder was thinking in the original design. Looks absolutely perfect for your lifestyle.

@margaret4778 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the tour. You are a lovely couple. I love to follow your journey. Safe travels!

@mikes2294 6 жыл бұрын

Me also. Dido.

@ceristokes 6 жыл бұрын

Great tour guys, I really enjoyed have a proper nose around Esper. Hope you are both well and hopefully see you soon!

@RobertHeaney 6 жыл бұрын

I was about to warn you that you're not prepared to leave port... but then I saw the HP Sauce. Absolutely wonderful series. Great work detailing all the work that went into Esper, the close-ups, the fun as well as hard work, and documenting life in the boatyard. Esper looks beautiful! Best of luck and fair winds to you two (three).

@diesel748 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. Very interesting and useful.

@benjaminchong82 3 жыл бұрын

this is so beautiful refit

@spudboy1328 6 жыл бұрын

That was really interesting. Thanks for posting.

@NotBob223 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat, well utilized.

@dianeneary4672 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. What a gorgeous re-fit! You and all the folks who worked on Esper were such a fine team. It's been great to see all the work involved in creating this beautiful home. Enjoy! Fair winds!.

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

They were a great team, and we're still friends with them. ☺️ Liz

@umitaltan0013 6 жыл бұрын

Espa is a beautiful and very well organized boat... And you guys are awesome... It's also nice to hear that you have good memories about Turkey... Wishing you to have the best of the best; specially to Millie... :) And bunch of love from Turkey... :)

@billfowler9325 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 👍🏻

@ecmunpublished 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful layout! Love your videos!

@oscarmanriquez4094 6 жыл бұрын

very nice house.I love it.Thanks for sharing everything.

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

[Liz] Thank you! We hoped that seeing where we live would be of interest to viewers. Peace and fair winds!

@huntsue2 6 жыл бұрын

At the Newport, Rhode Island boat show the new boats had strips of leather and felt to quiet the floor hatches and it worked great!!! Interesting to see the boudoir where all the magic happens??? LOL Now a good exercise would be to mix Jaime's stuff with Liz's stuff???? LOL

@RM-uo9oc 6 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and informative. Thank you!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

[Liz] Thanks for commenting, and we're so pleased you found it informative. Peace and fair winds!

@clairepapadatos1116 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful 😊👍👍👍

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👌 Liz

@seatravel8536 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on refit and space utilization, manufactures could take note on the ones you added.

@UKHaiku 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video - I've only just discovered your channel and had watched all the refit videos, so it’s great to see how well Esper is holding up!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Help spread the word! Liz x

@johnnyohness 6 жыл бұрын

I know I am seeing this in April of 2018.and spent the entire day watching your refit videos. What a spectacular experience that must have been. The refit was really beautiful nd now you have a brand new boat "like". During the course of these videos as you were doing all your auditing of time and parts that went into this major undertaking...you mentioned that many were wondering what a refit like this cost. As you mentioned many of the materials (especially) those that have to be imported cost about the same anywhere but there is monumental saving in labour. You communicated you would share with your viewers what a refit like that costs. I know there are expenses with rent and food and travels home....but the actual refit cost would be fascinating to know if you wouldn't mind sharing that with us. Fair winds you good people.

@mobiltec 6 жыл бұрын

Miss you guys...

@kf1645 5 жыл бұрын

Watched the entire refit series till very late last night. Loved it! Don't think I would have done anything different. I really liked your choice of the light and bright decor. I am going to go back and watch the beginning episodes. Unless I missed it, I never saw the recap of what the project/refit cost was, as you promised. I am sure many others are also very interested since it opens the possibility for some cruisers that are not as well heeled as others to consider doing the same. Thank you.

@RussellParker 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TammyNorie 6 жыл бұрын

43' Oyster "tiny". It's all about what you're used to. (Thanks for the tour!)

@OverlandSea 6 жыл бұрын

Love the refit, love you three(Millie Inc) great video 👍🏼 the overlay in the top left encloses the feel of the video, however we know from your later videos that you've ditched it. You have designed Esper to work and look perfect, she's stunning inside and out now 👌

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

[Liz] We use the overly during our Q&A vids as well as when we go live. Thanks for the lovely comment!

@coisalinda2424 6 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏽

@normanboyes4983 6 жыл бұрын

Great boat and a very detailed tour video. Did I notice a missing screw on the mast / boom connection (stbd side).😀👍

@MikeSmith-yn3kc 6 жыл бұрын

In regards to your squeaky creaky boards, try sprinkling a little talc powder in the joins. It may be a cheap and easy fix👍 thanks for the vids.

@pedelannoy 6 жыл бұрын

very nice tour and a lot of interseting tips for wanabees! thanks

@laurentfroggy6631 6 жыл бұрын

At 1:57 you seem to be missing a screw and at 14:30 and 15:12 you seem to have one of my favorite drink, Pernod (vive la France) lol... Just kidding, nice boat, thanks for the grand tour. Best from HKG

@Expendible1971 6 жыл бұрын

Who could possibly think that Queen Millie gets spoiled?

@collingtech1 6 жыл бұрын

awesome ep guys , still waiting for the liz fishing special :0) , take care guys

@kevincostner9734 6 жыл бұрын

And after the 100,000.00 refit and stilll using scotch tape. Me too. Its always one more thing to do. Loved youre refit series. Boat looks good still . Cheers

@mikes2294 6 жыл бұрын

Wow ! What a beautiful yacht. You did a great job at the refit. I believe you said it took about a year? Well done.

@darrenmoorehead 6 жыл бұрын

Good call on the Bill Bryson book Jamie!

@davidj837 6 жыл бұрын

darrenmoorehead I

@harrybloom9213 6 жыл бұрын

12:35 The problem with your "noisy floor" comes probably from thermal expansion. In the yard, the hull was more or less at the same temperature as "outside". But once back in the water, the hull temperature dropped down to the water temperature, around a 10 degrees difference (Celsius)... What happened is that the hull "retracted" and when you walk around the wooden floor "cracks"! What You need is a 5 to 10 millimeters flexible joint between the floor and the "walls" and you'll be fine.

@KingsMom831 6 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this for so long! Thank you so much for sharing it! Any chance you guys could talk about how you trained Milly to use the toilet? Or did she just figure this out all by herself? I know in a previous video you shared the fact that she uses the toilet and even shared a shot of her doing so. Thanks again you guys! So sorry to hear about your dear friend who made your custom shade on deck.

@Al.W7263 6 жыл бұрын

In regards to your squeaky floor. I was watching a video about the new 55 foot Amel. They put a layer of thin leather around the lip on the floor and replaced the "lid". This stopped the two pieces of wood from rubbing together.

@anthonyferrara2222 3 жыл бұрын

Washing machine???Dryer????? Entire boat looks great.

@paulabeattie8565 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know how you secure your nets for ocean passages. Thanks, and I really enjoyed the video and I have subscribed.

@RobFomenko 6 жыл бұрын

Guys a couple of observations... you have a screw out on your boom fitting on the mast it looks like. If so... best get that looked at fast. On a passage, do you sleep aft or in the salon? I like how you made Esper your's. You weren't afraid to modify her for your needs. How has the quality of the work performed lived up to your expectations? I too would be bothered by the floor creaking.. but a lot of boats do. Maybe some butyl rubber would stop it?

@annlisbethpedersen2140 6 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, thanks for the great video as always, one question, where you have insatalled your holding tank? thanks again, and look forward to see the next vlog. Greeting from Denmark

@ronaldharris6569 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky lad Jamie she is a bit of eye candy

@QuaeroveritasJustcallmeQ 6 жыл бұрын

Great boat tour, some really interesting storage options. How much raw video storage capacity do you have and do you have a specific way of filing/ordering it? Also are there specific brands of hard drives that fair better in the marine environment? Thanks.

@pnwesty7174 6 жыл бұрын

I saw a Shoei motorbike helmet at 10:49! :-)

@TheExumRidge 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice. About teak deck, would a sun shade work? What about sailcloth over the deck at anchor? I have teak deck, I love it, but is hot down below. Maybe cruise in Norway??

@dominiquenalpas5328 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Burning plastic effectively with no risk can only be achieved in large incinerators, with control of the combustion and temperature, (high temperature breaks the organic molecules) exhaust gas treatment, filtration for fine particles... These are gigantic installations, they release cleaner air than they consume in the process. But they can only be found in very large cities. Locally, if recycling is not an option in the country, landfill is a better option than throwing plastic in the ocean. I agree with you about metal and glass. Some animals may be trapped in the bottles, better smash as you describe.

@smartcard1234 6 жыл бұрын

enjoyed the tour ... did you have to train millie to use the head?

@ssimonc 6 жыл бұрын

Just trying to get that last morsel of HP sauce out of the bottle aren't we.

@craiggrocott7559 6 жыл бұрын

How are the veneered edges holding up, more boats are being built this way instead of edges being finished with timber moldings. Cheers from OZ.

@nitrolanzallamas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there , very accurate info in your videos , questions , interested in this boatyard for my refit, do they work on steel boats? price is by work or by hours . How much do they charge for a refit like this , would you recommend ? thank you good luck!!

@katecrone514 6 жыл бұрын

looking for a rib inflatable, where is the best place to look. I like your new one with the cover is it from Langkawi.

@mamasthree2649 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have to refashion the veggies when ready to eat them?

@jmo7783 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a cruiser and thinking of getting a cat. How did you get Millie to use the loo?

@philzail2532 3 жыл бұрын

It appears you have solid or is it called one wire rigging?

@keithmasey664 6 жыл бұрын

My question would be... You've already done major adventures on Esper. But would you do something crazy, like go north to Japan, Vietnam, South Korea or Russia in the spring? This time of year 'going up north' would be nasty, dangerous and cold. You guys are going east, do you have a long-term (year) plan?

@chrisblinzinger5629 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have to worry about balancing the weight of your gear and provisions on the boat?

@peterlosangelos4108 6 жыл бұрын

Q&A: Your boat is typed 43.5 ft. It seems to be full but adequate for comfortable liveaboard cruising. If you had to buy another boat and somewhat low on finance what would be minimum boatsize you would go for?

@ericechols5806 6 жыл бұрын

I have been looking at sailboats for the past year and it depends on what makes you comfortable. Their 43.5' would be just enough for me alone. But, I have seen couples in 35'rs be happy. I guess it would depend on how much you like the person you are with, and what type of "liveaboard" you are going to be..... my 2¢

@benc65753 6 жыл бұрын

How do you like your galley being long with a relatively narrow passageway? You hear so many pro's and con's concerning galley design, whether long, narrow ones like your's is better as opposed to the "L" or square shaped galleys. Do you find your's easier to work in when in relatively rough waters? How inconvenient is it when you're working in the galley and he wants to pass and go forward? Thanks.

@jginmt 5 жыл бұрын

In one of their later videos, they said they like it for when the boat is healing a lot they can brace themselves.

@randomsanwhich2 6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried to grow fresh vegetables and fruits on Esper?

@tynubernard 5 жыл бұрын

When you are on anchor, why dont have stabilizer , umbrella type, simple and good?. Ocean tarque type, made your self.

@speckspeck 6 жыл бұрын

cheer cheer the gangs all here, what the hell do we care what the hell do we care. Drink up , cold beer should never go to waste. Slainte mate

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@kensenzig5116 3 жыл бұрын

How is the hard dodger working out?

@followtheboat 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. When it rains we can stay in the cockpit when others have to disappear down below.

@stevenhs8821 3 жыл бұрын

As an American, so weird to hear "mille" (or is it "mil") to mean "millimeter." In the US, "mil" means 1/1000th of an inch.

@cptstewartcannon2326 6 жыл бұрын

If you guys were able to build your dream boat what hull material, thickness, and design would you use?

@lolly166541 6 жыл бұрын

Hum... I would personally go with a two mast gaff ketch made out of steel like the T.S.Atlantic... I want the T.S.Atlantic... I need the T.S.Atlantic >_> What would you want to use?

@cptstewartcannon2326 6 жыл бұрын

I'm on the fence between steel and aluminum. 42-44' enclosed center cockpit, schooner rigged, with bilge keels (so i can tidal park it to scrape the bottom), bow thruster, and a platform just big enough on the stern for a beanbag to sit on while fishing.

@lolly166541 6 жыл бұрын

I chose steel because I want to sail to Svalbard, Greenland and north of Russia but also to Antarctica once or twice and steel, in case of damage, seems easier to repair because you can just put a plate of Steel on it. 60 - 120ft would be the size I take so I can stay away from any Docks as long as possible (north Russia etc) and have all needed gear (and power Generator etc) on Board in case I have to repair things - it certainly is not a matter of "I want big because big is cool", maybe even a Motorsailer if it's not a two-masted gaff ketch. (I have one in eyesight at the moment but I think it will be already sold when I have the money *sigh*) I've personally don't really know the pros and cons of the different keels because it never mattered to me - my current boats have either a daggerboard or a "half-cut" keel with a daggerboard extension because of the way the lake is (average depth of 4ft).

@blqwaah Жыл бұрын

but why is the boat called Esper?

@svbarryduckworth628 6 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm 4 episodes behind in watching. No wifi on the boat :(

@svbarryduckworth628 6 жыл бұрын

You have so much room. I'm green with envy. We have much less storage on our little HR-35. Great video guys. This was really nice. I see someone else is a Bill Bryson fan.

@neptunesfancy 6 жыл бұрын

Jamie, would like to get rid of teak, can you give us an estimate of time and cost? Hate to be cheeky!

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

+j.j. Buescher [Liz] Take a look at our sailboat refit playlist for an idea of time - every boat's different of course! A full cost breakdown is available to our Patreons. We're hoping to do a live chat about costs when we get decent internet... Here's the playlist link: bit.ly/RefitPlaylist Cheers!

@neemguy81 6 жыл бұрын

How come almost no one shines their brass anymore?

@jimfell4708 6 жыл бұрын

hi is she going to be your only boat will you change her one day

@followtheboat 6 жыл бұрын

+Jim Fell [Liz] Who knows? We love her just fine...but, of course, if we came into a windfall I expect we might trade up...

@bophoto 5 жыл бұрын

Trading up vs re-fit. frankly your boat is the most agreeable oyster Ive ever seen at that size, your inputs to the refit made it the perfect live-aboard. but I have not (yet) found any references to the actual cost of that operation? mind me asking what the refit set you back?