This Changes Everything!

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Sailing away from Great Barrier & Some SERIOUSLY Sweet new tech. Get Motion Array bit.ly/motion-array-GWTW for the best templates in Premiere Pro, After Effects, FCPX & DaVinci Resolve.
We have talked with friends who have the Mastervolt and Balmar high-output alternators who are very happy with their set up too. There are lots of new options out there, so look them all up to see which is best for your application. No matter which brand, we're fans of the technology and think high-output alternators are a fantastic solution for boaters.
UPDATE**
We've been using this system since mid-December 2021 and it's now June 2022. So we're 6 months in and it's worked well. We haven't been able to get our tachometers working properly but other than that...the ability to pump in so much power to our battery bank while simply arriving at and leaving an anchorage is fantastic! We think high output alternators will be the norm vs a generator in the future. It's already becoming an option with some boat manufacturers.
FYI, we were warned by friends with high output alternators that we would notice a slight drop in our overall speed. That's because power is being diverted to the batteries. For our setup, it seems to be about half a knot or so. For instance, if we motored with one engine at 1800 RPMs before we would travel at about 5 knots, now it's 4.5 knots.
We've also worked out a couple of bugs that we talk about on our blog. So if you are considering purchasing high-output alternators, make sure to click over and read our latest update first.
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WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of modern-day documentarians, perpetual travelers, and seekers of tall tales.
We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.
Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. Self-reliance and living a sustainable lifestyle are a must. It's all about managing our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.
We've lived off the grid for over 10 years now in everything from a Van to RV to a Sailboat. And over time we have learned a lot about renewable energy, creating safe drinking water, and managing our waste.
Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity
Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 Sailing Away from Great Barrier Island NZ
02:45 The HAPPY Spinnaker & Downwind Sailing
04:46 Sail Stats & Mic Test
06:25 Lazy Sailing & We Love It
07:48 Gulf Harbour Marina NZ
09:18 Amp Up Video Production - Motion Array
10:43 Off-Grid Sailboat Power Setup
12:19 The BEST way to Charge Lithium Batteries
13:38 Installing a High Output Alternator
15:02 Alt Install: Hire a Pro or Do It Yourself?
17:18 Tips - HEAT, Lithium Batteries, Electronics
19:44 Bloopers
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@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

UPDATE**** We've been using this system since mid-December 2021 and it's now June 2022. So we're 6 months in and it's worked well. The ability to pump in so much power to our battery bank while simply arriving at and leaving an anchorage is fantastic! We think high output alternators will be the norm vs a generator in the future. It's already becoming an option with some boat manufacturers. Our new CURIOSITY 2 hybrid-electric system is set up with high output alternators as a part of the eco-drive package. Different alternator manufacture, but same idea. FYI, we were warned by friends with high output alternators that we would notice a slight drop in our overall speed. That's because power is being diverted to the batteries. For our setup, it seems to be about half a knot or so. For instance, if we motored with one engine at 1800 RPMs before we would travel at about 5 knots, now it's 4.5 knots. We've also worked out a couple of bugs that we talk about over on our blog. So if you are considering purchasing high-output alternators, make sure to click over and read our latest update first: www.gonewiththewynns.com/this-changes-everything

@gearbow Жыл бұрын

Cost for the conversion?

@Ulrik_Hejdenberg Жыл бұрын

How is the speed affected after the batteries have been fully charged? Then the power output and, accordingly, the generator resistance should have decreased significantly.

@bobjones8864 2 жыл бұрын

Watching Jayson extract himself from that small hatch made me laugh out loud. You two are my favorite channel for to many reasons to list. Keep being you I enjoy my Sunday mornings more because of you.

@betsyc5123 2 жыл бұрын

That extraction is enough to convince me I’m no boater. 😆

@airenesmiler6624 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I actually snorted. I was expecting a bit of cursing to go with that shot, remarkable restraint on Jason's part.

@xanthippe_2695 2 жыл бұрын

@@betsyc5123 Right?! I'd be stuck good and need the "jaws of life" to get me out!

@rauldempaire5330 2 жыл бұрын

The new Houdini!!!

@jgclark45 2 жыл бұрын

the new sailboat yoga move

@traceyreneenelsongrant2870 2 жыл бұрын

The ‘boat yoga in tight spaces’ is amazing! 😊

@lynjameson1368 2 жыл бұрын

Am I mistaken it is this the same Jason that was a bit in over his head installing the composting toilet in the RV years ago? Now look at you go. You are a proper DIY handyman. Not much you can’t do when you put your mind to it. Pretty awesome.

@dansbrown1313 2 жыл бұрын

Pffft, when I started watching Jason really struggled to change his motor home tire somewhere in Alaska! Both Jason and Nikki are just amazing people who smile and laugh often.

@lynjameson1368 2 жыл бұрын

@@dansbrown1313 totally agree. It’s been fun following their journey of personal growth and travel.

@dflinn1100 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah… but he’s ALSO the same Jason who just recently learned about oscillating multi-tools. So in the spirit of David Attenborough, “Let’s watch.”

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

@ dflinn1100 😜👍😂💙💛💙

@raegaenmc3582 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO. The ending, watching Jason trying to get out of the compartment and Nikki just standing there filming him instead of helping him....Classic!!!! 😂😅😂

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

1st job: get the shot! 😝😎

@tomcaban2783 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns just like Gumby….perfection!

@rwhunt99 2 жыл бұрын

Man I can relate to that, lol!

@williamdykes2750 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns Nikki: Get the shot. Jason: I need a shot. Bonus situation, college kid: I had to get a shot.

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆

@robertcolvin3182 2 жыл бұрын

6 months since you sailed into NZ. Wow. I know for you it probably seems not so long ago but for me, sitting here in Manhattan Beach, Ca, it seems like just a few minutes ago I was watching you sail from Tonga. Its been a crap couple of years for all of us but as others have told you, Sunday morning with the Wynn's has helped take our minds off of our struggles and helped the time go by in a classy, fun glimpse of your lives. Almost always positive, even during the most difficult of times, almost always a laugh about something, even chaotic uncertainty and always, such beautiful scenery. Please know that the few minutes we get to share with you each week has helped make all the tough stuff much easier to live with. Thanks, as always, for sharing your great adventure.

@inspiredalan 2 жыл бұрын

I missed the spinnaker SO MUCH! When you unfurled it, bright yellow magic! Congrats on the upgrade as well. So happy to see you two sailing again. Shotgun mic sounds better to me. Just my opinion.

@CoupleofBunkies 2 жыл бұрын

I am going through my dad's old accounts due to his passing last month after a long fight with stage 4 cancer, and he was a big fan of yours. when he was doing well, we would all sit around watching youtube with him. Thank you for your content, and keep it up. This channel and your projects were often the best part of my dad's day as he was going through a rough time.

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

We're so sorry for your loss. 💙💛💙

@CoupleofBunkies 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns thanks I Wanted to reach out to all the people he watched it was like he was checking up on family members.

@thomassutherland5188 2 жыл бұрын

You can't do it all but you both give it all and live life to the fullest. We get to watch and learn.

@thomassutherland5188 2 жыл бұрын

Mansplain what you're doing? lol

@KiwiSkipper 2 жыл бұрын

GH is my back yard. Seems strange to have watched you sail across the world to be within 100m of my yacht. Welcome team.. GH is great.

@redwolfexr 2 жыл бұрын

Sorta the opposite. I am in Dallas.

@loryda 2 жыл бұрын

Kia Ora from another GH local :)

@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 2 жыл бұрын

Jason: It's been a beautiful sail, no issues at all The full SD card: *It's showtime* That Judge Judy GIF at 10:50 is a mood

@rippleyunicorn7321 2 жыл бұрын

you guys are so cute, been watching for years way back when! I don't comment on your videos but wanted to say I look forward to Sunday mornings! Also I think its Nikki who does the editing? amazing! you always do such a great job !!

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

💙💛💙

@joepetroni1674 2 жыл бұрын

No Jason does the editing….. they did a whole video on this about month ago.

@SpeedySailor 2 жыл бұрын

@@joepetroni1674, as in the video, Jason does the first Edit, then Nikki checks the colors for true and adds comments-dialog.

@kimgeorge5541 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so awesome been marching you for a long time thank you God-bless stay safe really You guys are so much fun to watch thank you

@BookOfFaustus 2 жыл бұрын

Jason is sooo handy! You two are in good hands with each other.

@Twelvestonestacking 2 жыл бұрын

every boater has a story of "almost" stuck! you guys are soooo entertaining! thku....Goodonyas!!!!

@DivineMojo 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful day for a sail! Enjoy Auckland and Stay Blessed! 😁🙏🏼💖

@gudfarfar 2 жыл бұрын

Those big alternators are a stroke of genious. Giving up the generator and gaining all that space is a very good solution for most boats, because of the huge loss of weight and the gain of storage. A set of bigger cables and some other mounting details is just peanuts compared to what you gain by changing the hardware. Although you take away a little of the power from the motors by mounting larger alternators, it is not really significant and you will rarely notice it.

@philipmackin1025 2 жыл бұрын

More hours on main engines

@sherrycoady2491 2 жыл бұрын

And diesels like to run under load.

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 2 жыл бұрын

@@philipmackin1025 but most of the time they are running the motors to move the boat .. The other point is those alternators are designed to run from tick over revs and produce @70% output even before the engine starts producing useful drive power...plus Cat owners tend to alternate run and rest times. Only alternator requirement is to keep them cool.

@gudfarfar 2 жыл бұрын

@@philipmackin1025 As they run their engines anyway, this is not an issue that will make more hours.

@gudfarfar 2 жыл бұрын

@@sherrycoady2491 They run engines to move the boat anyway, so there will be some load periodically.

@ldirk58601 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason this felt like a pre pandemic video. Things seemed 'normal' And I couldn't help but notice how fantastic those new windows looked. WOW! All that hard work on those babies! Your sweet home is looking so good! Saaaalute!

@commonsense246 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, I could never do this, it's all just too complicated for us. We are close to being off grid and just our array is too complicated or seems so. But solar independence is awesome. We are only land based but we do water collection, no well either. But what you do, you have become a jack and jill of all trades! So impressive.

@RNVOS 2 жыл бұрын

You guys do have the best editing out of all the tubers we watch👍not to mention the best content…..you guys are #1..🥰🇨🇦🇨🇦

@thomasjohns8184 2 жыл бұрын

I could never get my 6'4" 230 lbs. Bulk into that locker space unless I broke my back and legs first! Man that boatwork is a killer! Luv you guys, your vids a some of my favorites. Long time viewer!

@enzedracing3641 2 жыл бұрын

New Sails!!!!!!! Yay! Can't wait to see those installed 😁😁

@wannabe_sailor_777smith6 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this vid ! I’m an electrical engineer as well so I love these technical vids. I live in Texas so you two are sort of family and I get to live a life I could never do vicariously through you. Looking forward to more repairs and upgrades. Sailing Project Atticus and you guys are my fave sailing channels. Be safe and have fun.

@brianbedoe8656 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching Jason squeeze in and out of those tight quarters .... Well, being that I am 6'3" and 300+ pounds, its going to be a Cruise ship for me!!

@stephenfraser2521 2 жыл бұрын

Yes like a spider monkey

@danielr1615 2 жыл бұрын

This video is what all KZfaqr’s strive for - quality content and fantastic editing. You guys are pro’s!

@lovingatlanta 2 жыл бұрын

👍🤩⭐️Fantastic upgrade. Thanks for showing is how. It’s a good thing that Jason isn’t overweight. I loved the bloopers at the end too.😂😆💝

@RedHeadAgent 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! you two are lucky that you're both so tiny! Those little spaces that Jason gets into are amazing....wrapped around the table post and inside a hatch all at the same time. Great video once again.

@WildGoat 2 жыл бұрын

The bloopers! OH MY! 😆😂 Jason, do you ever get claustrophobic in those spaces?! WOW! I love all the techie terms too. I should be taking notes and jotting them down but I am so in awe of the idea of all electrical solar power, that I forget to take notes. Awesome you all! Just awesome!

@tonyyelverton92 2 жыл бұрын

Curiosity looks so good after all of the hard work you guys put into her. So glad to see you guys back on the water, laughing and enjoying your life..

@JRS2248 2 жыл бұрын

Suggestion first hand experience ; bring in fresh cold air in front of alternator , have your exhaust hose behind alternator and cables . This will bring ambient air to the alternator to cool whenever motors are running. I can turn my exhaust fans on from the helm, have idiot lights to let me know when they are on. This way it exhaust the heat out when shout down and you can turn off when cooled. I also have digital thermostats in engine compartments to monitor the temp down there. Love your videos! Please excuse my spelling .

@radekdrayco 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my Nauticals, that was hilarious at the end. I always get awestruck from the locations you visit and a good laugh out of all your episodes, especially the innuendos that get snuck in here and there. I gotta go back and find the episode and comment, were the tightening of one of the lines made such a hilarious sound. It was funny to me, I kept repeating watching/listening to it giggling. Thanks for sharing your humor and adventures.

@MikeC19100 2 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of electrical components that should make your lives a whole lot better over time. I didn't realize how much difference an alternator could make until watching your videos on the topic. I recycle electronics, all types of stuff, and the most I make is from recycling copper wire. I can only imagine how heavy that wire was, but it was a bunch. The bloopers were just as much fun to watch as some of the other segments you do.

@tarachapman7089 2 жыл бұрын

You two crack me up! Nice job helping him out at the end of the video 😂🤣😂🤣😂😍🤣😂🤣😂

@S.L-Sully 2 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of the water!!! Love the Sony mic!!!💯💯💯

@markanderson9008 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome guys, I love seeing the spinnaker flying.

@dbsartworks418 2 жыл бұрын

The color of the water is so deep blue, but different than around Fiji and Tonga! So beautiful!

@musicsavesxlives 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe North sails can do your sales! Looks like the best! Love to see how much faster you go!

@shelaghegar6083 2 жыл бұрын

Nikki must have known you were going to fly the spinnaker when she got dressed that morning. Perfectly coordinated. 😁

@TheMrprez 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo new sails! I was wondering about those.

@montykumar4143 2 жыл бұрын

I like Sony mic cause it captures all sound detail of nature and dji might be better in crowded places like in city cause it is supress lot of unwanted sound

@fukkyoutube 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard alot of cruisers use the term boat yoga now i have some mental pics of what that looks like 🤣

@ourv9603 2 жыл бұрын

JASON, Your Hi Output alternator reminds me that Ford offers a 2nd alternator option on their HD Superduty pickup line. This alternator makes 120vac. The idea is when a contractor pulls onto a construction job the 2nd alternator will power a corded drill or saw or whatever while the engine idles. Pretty neat. !

@00708046 2 жыл бұрын

DJI mic 🎤 ❤ I ❤ the stern view of water ! Beautiful blues , good feeling of the speed and it captures the waves chasing the boat . It's a rush ! So fun watching Jason trying to get out of a tight spot while Nikki adds her comments . 😄 I love your videos . You two really do everything great !

@robcoventry574 2 жыл бұрын

I am amazed how Jason manages to snake himself into those small spaces to maintain your boat. If it were me, I wouldn’t bend or squeeze that way. Amazing.

@gabrielmatthews1671 2 жыл бұрын

Keep on. Keeping on

@macknine4461 2 жыл бұрын

happy for you. good job all. glad the sails arrived.

@pacjag 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and I am finally caught up. Found you guys on FB, got interested, and started at the beginning of the boat adventures. I look forward to the weekly updates going forward and will now have to go back to the very beginning and watch all of the RV adventures. I told our son, who lives in Charleston (where we are originally from and where I learned to sail), to keep an eye out for Jacob and his girlfriend.

@levidaisyyoung220 Жыл бұрын

I just love the excitement of the spiniker and its a beauty... 👍💞 its like I can hear the sound of angels singing as I watch it.... and to see your smiles is just the bomb... xx ( thats a good thing like humungus)

@glennburch1081 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a sailor like you guys (Even though I did a career in the US Navy), but I love watching your videos. I love all the mechanics that go into this lifestyle, I love your boat, I love the enthusiasm you two bring into these videos, and I love your spirit and how you are hacking your way through this lifestyle. So much to learn through your videos and your presentation is most awesome! I always feel better after viewing one of your videos, even through the ups and downs that you encounter in your sailing lifestyle. The manner in which you approach all of your endeavors is always backed by sound logic and usually ends with success. Most of all I love your kind, gentle, and generous traits.......a good example to emulate. TY for your videos. Can't wait till the next one!

@benmatthews3732 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos too. Found you at the beginning of Covid and you have taken me away to better times and places. I’m an old lady, but if I could live another life I would wish to follow in your steps and see the world by boat. Your adventures are grand, but your humor and love for each other make your vlogs a joy to watch. You could read the phone book and make it fun. God bless you both, and your Curiosity. (Bonnie)

@Neilhuny 2 жыл бұрын

I used to think tech was my favourite thing, but no! Jason installing and talking about tech is my favourite thing! Mr Muscles is soooo strong and manly! I felt faint. OK, he isn't and he knows it, but he is so very amusing! I love his 10:45 moment, and the following demonstration of everyone's reaction. Mind you, that did mentally merge with 19:07. "Smells like man! Man work in tiny spaces" and the other bloopers may be some of the best on KZfaq 20:43 and the following 10s or so should be KZfaq's Top 10 Trending List

@gearbow Жыл бұрын

Love the bloopers at the end. Kids in the Hall "Crush, Crush"!🤪

@thomasw5430 2 жыл бұрын

Gee and I thought you guys were excited about getting to Auckland, was that you can go and visit Hobbittown! It seems a lot of owners are going with the bigger alternators to charge the banks. It makes a lot o sense. Glad to hear you got your sails- finally! Happy sailing!

@gregprince2523 2 жыл бұрын

Love the last part Nikki!!! Any boat owner can relate to Jason's twister contortion act in that compartment!

@Gryphyn3 2 жыл бұрын

Liking the Sony Mic better. The DJI mic sounds muted. The sounds of the waves and the waves hitting the keel of the boat are actually relaxing to me.

@JHMTelevision 2 жыл бұрын

Jason I would mix the two mics together - you need the ambient noise for context, but the lapel will improve vocal clarity and cut through. That’s a pretty standard audio production technique, plus you have redundancy if one mic goes down. This assumes you have two audio channels on the camera of course.

@alangwin3891 2 жыл бұрын

Very exciting! So much good stuff! Happy for you guys.

@melissareid640 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Guys.. Wonderful to see you both! Bye 👋 guys stay safe have fun. Love to you both. 💝🙏💝

@HappyGoLondons 2 жыл бұрын

YAY! More power!! Always good! I was going to ask about the broken flex panels, so thank you for that update! Look forward to more boat project videos! Also, absolutely loving the blooper at the end!

@charlieblackwell1628 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and always exciting to see your progress. Thanks for the updates. You two be careful.

@georgeparrish 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that curiosity is getting more and more tech and amenities to improve upon quality of life like hot water all the time and AC when it gets hot. I wish you to the best!

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

It's the little things! 💙💛💙

@dianeb95 2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday as I was anticipating your new video coming, I wondered if we would hear anything about your new sails - and voila! So happy for you! Looking forward to next week’s video & hoping to see them installed.

@melanieshirkey5276 2 жыл бұрын

Always feel like I'm on the boat with you! Such great vlogging! So glad you bring us along on all of your adventures!

@chrispomfret8592 2 жыл бұрын

Hey team Wynn, you have to run a much tighter luff on your assy spinnaker. You will get much more power out of it. More tack line on will do it. Like much more. Ex sailmaker here.

@AverageJoeShmo 2 жыл бұрын

I preferred the mic with the background noise from waves myself! Gives me the sensory of everything going on and more natural and I kinda get the feel what might be like to be there with you. Sometimes over technical takes away from that. But as always you guys are true professionals and I admire that as well!

@sausage5849 2 жыл бұрын

Sony mic seemed better to hear, for me. More dynamic, the DJI sounded flat.

@jerrysmith3515 2 жыл бұрын

Jason and Nikki, I have been in the electrical field all my life and I am 75 years old now. I highly recommend that you NOT remove that generator. It is not costing you anything to leave it sit right where it is. Plus you never know when you would have a failure and need it. At least run the new system for 6months to a year before you consider taking it out. I think you have a very sophisticated system that will provide you with a lot of power. But when you are out in the middle of nowhere with a failure you certainly will appreciate a backup. Good luck and have lots of fun.🤗

@donaldholman9070 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, some really great images. thank you for sharing.

@jasoncox7874 2 жыл бұрын

I love the technical tour. Thanks for another great video!!!!

@steadmanhall7184 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible! So happy you all will be able to function more efficiently! Also the bloopers were so fun, thanks!

@davidkumeroa2997 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Info on the new Alternators and Charging stuff

@MsFishlegs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, welcome to our harbour. We used to live 3 minutes from the boat ramp. Now we have shifted down to the Waikato. But we still regard Gulf Harbour as our home place. Not sure about you taking a dinghy to the Supermarket. Might need to attach some wheels to it. Welcome guys. If we still lived at Gulf Harbour we would have come down and met you up with you.

@scottboyne8305 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so funny. I like the way you're always trying to improve the electrical system. Good for you guys. Be safe.

@drwindsurf 2 жыл бұрын

I love boat projects! Thank you for all the info on the new charging set up

@dc1544 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you both still smile even when it is tough. Keep smiling.

@kcsunnyone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Your videos are always so fun and sweet, makes me happy to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing your lovely sweet life and travels!

@xxxvcvv 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Lovely to see y'all sailing 🥰

@dbanks1277 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe your second trip around you can pick and choose places and stay as long as you like! Would love to hear a composting toilet update! I hear so much work on conventional cruiser toilet systems. Seems composting would be the way to go on any mobile platform. This might be good fill in material on a rainy vlog week!

@gonewiththewynns 2 жыл бұрын

Aside from adding a few shims to the forward (if I recall correctly) head composting toilet to account for curvature of the wall, they have had zero issues with the Nature's Head composters and have had no trouble finding coconut coir for them. On the other hand, Jason hates working on the remaining marine toilet and has threatened to replace it too with a composting toilet. They had sound reasoning to keep one marine head, but I think Jason often regrets it! 😜 Curious Minion

@fgansell 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see some sailing action. Hope you are loving the sunshine now.

@juans3728 2 жыл бұрын

When you came out of the engine hole it looked like the boat giving birth to a JASSON.

@Dave85262 2 жыл бұрын

Jason & Nikki, I love your enthusiasm, setting the spinnaker, installing the alternator especially when things either go wrong or there is an added level of complexity. You never flag rather you add a new and stronger level of determination. Your curiosity, shows in all areas of efficiency, electronics, video editing/effects and music. Next time, new solar panels, dropping the old generator overboard and lots of other fun stuff. Un abbraccio forte a due.

@AliasJimWirth 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent rundown on your alternator install. I love the details you include. This is really well done; well thought out. Fine job, Jason, fine job. Thanks for posting this video.

@davidw3605 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos, but especially liked today's video. As always thanks for sharing your journey!!

@liznelson2930 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love your videos and so glad your enjoying some of our beautiful NZ 😍

@donnakawana 2 жыл бұрын

Jason's boat yoga skills are second to only cartoon characters... That was an amazing escape!! I love the alternator generator thingy... It's brilliant .. grateful for your videos every Sunday!! ✌🏼🇺🇦💗

@wookieenookiee6696 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing an update video on the performance of the alternators, and charging system in general, after about a year. I know that some manufacturers tend to embellish the actual charging rates while the practical usage is, in actuality, different and less than advertised. All this firsthand knowledge of catamaran systems and upgrades from full time cruisers is a tremendous help to folks like me who plan on retiring as a cruiser. It also lets me pre-plan what to change on my boat when I finally get one. You two are the best!

@phillo1818 2 жыл бұрын

Motor yachting is sooo much easier, turn the key to (lift anchor) go, turn the key to (drop anchor) stop! Come to the light...lol.... Great video love that you took the time to show us the electrical system, well done indeed. BTW: I do love Cats... Have a great week u2!

@g-man2045 2 жыл бұрын

It is so great when I see the transom on the boat and it says Dallas TX. Watching from Dallas area now. Your videos are the best produced you tubes out there. Keep it up I love living through yours travels.

@ariellesoullighting4309 2 жыл бұрын

Jason was def making man sounds as he worked...and man drilling holes in small places....def Wynn double entendre worthy! 😉😁😘💚

@denisscott3073 2 жыл бұрын

Hi nicky and Jason 👋 just us2 saying thanks again for sharing this video update. 🤔 looking forward to seeing your next update 😀 den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

@ladybofbosham6117 2 жыл бұрын

Great additions. Ive just learnt a bit. Thanks guys.

@Retired11Z 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the spinnaker filled out, absolutely beautiful.

@covenant11 2 жыл бұрын

now that you are gonna have all that extra room...maybe consider stowing a replacement alternator or two..good ones though not the old ones. Or have the old ones rebuilt and put them someplace safe and dry for the day when you find you've lost an alternator. You cant do this with everything of course, but as you have engaged a higher level of reliance on those alternators it might be a good idea to carry spares. You guys are awesome!!

@anoopsinghgill9471 2 жыл бұрын

You two are the best couple on the high seas. Reminds me of the Zatara crew enjoying the Maldives. Enjoy the ride till it lasts!!

@dennisquillen1038 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the alternators! New solar panels next will definitely help however I would really rethink the generator removal which I am sure you have given it great thought. It is just another layer of electrical backup in the event things go bad. I always like backups to the backup especially when you operate in the extreme remote areas of the world which you guys do. Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work!

@erhall55 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought when the generator was removed.

@evtinker1814 2 жыл бұрын

I think I would have to disagree. Three power sources should be enough, solar, port engine, and starboard engine. The generator is redundant. There can come a point where additional resources become a burden rather than an asset. If you used commuting as a comparison, riding a bike to work (compare with solar), driving your primary car to work (port engine), driving your other car to work (starboard engine), keeping a third car just in case (generator) become an unneeded headache.

@dansbrown1313 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, from what I saw the generators were corroded and about pooched anyway.

@redwolfexr 2 жыл бұрын

I am a bit shocked that the purpose built generator has lower efficiency than the main engines with a BOLT-ON alternator. I can see the main engines providing more power - but I would think they would burn a lot more fuel/watt produced. With a large LI battery bank and solar I can see where the generator is not needed anymore for "low power" supply at anchor. (which is basically what the Generator was for in the original boat - it was needed to run the electrics when you were not on shore power) The original boat just had the small alternators, fewer less capable batteries, and no solar at all. You were pretty much required to run the generator daily to charge the batteries for the day.

@evtinker1814 2 жыл бұрын

@@redwolfexr Keep in mind the generator must charge the batteries through a battery charger where the alternators can do it directly. The charger is limited to 100 Amps, so only a small portion of the generator output is actually able to be used to charge the batteries.

@jansmit4628 2 жыл бұрын

Doubling the amps results in halved charge time only is true for the charging case from roughly 20% to 80%. Above about 80% charging current is lowered by the BMS to keep the temperature of the Lithium batteries in the save area.

@wynandduplessis9166 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea about the upgrade. Excellent video again, you guys!

@tm502010 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@jayrosenthal3343 2 жыл бұрын

I have been following you guys from your RV days. Obviously I enjoy your videos. The travel, the sailing, the projects, and your interaction with each other. I may have missed it in a prior video but I don’t remember seeing how you resolved your refrigerator issue. Keep up the enjoyable videos.