The head sets are a must. I had someone tell me never have your wife as a doubles tennis or a bridge partner. Well you need the Mrs when docking so anything that relieves yelling and stress is a must. Also, hydraulic thrusters are a godsend.
@hairyferrit
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this. The remote clearly makes it much easier for you to support in the docking process. I love how calm you both sounded throughout and the ease of communication was great to observe, especially when 1 of you is on the boat and 1 on the dock. I realised one thing I need to learn from this is the constant talk about what I am doing, like when I need to move back a bit or move forward a bit. Thanks for the lesson.
@willhoyle752
3 жыл бұрын
Like the way you both work together. Awesome example. We need the headset for putting our pontoon boat on the trailer. I got chewed out by a fellow camper for yelling at my wife. He has never let me forget that day a few years ago!!!! I still get ribbed by him. Ha!
@blroy1018
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, point about communication. And, I would add clarity in what you say. The first time my wife and I docked a boat, I assumed she understood what I was saying. She had know idea. Me barking orders left her confused and me frustrated. A perfect day on the water turned into frustrated end of the day. Good news, we talked about it and we are far more conscience of each other.
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
It does help to have a common language. : ) Little things like agreeing to use guestimates for distance instead of "close" or "really close" or "really really close".
@rodthurley5343
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this , really a recipe for a good relationship .understanding communication ,talking clearly and with respectfull tones . Thank you ...
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! With or without headsets!
@RWofWA
Жыл бұрын
I like your docking video. Are the thrusters strong enough to move the boat sideways against a current and wind? I found your channel because I also like the Northerly Marine 80 and the fact your running it just as the two of you. Not knowing where your cruising but the northwest has some pretty major currents. Thanks again
@thoseromosers
3 жыл бұрын
Love the marriage savers! Saw people coming through the locks yesterday wearing them and both Mikey and I commented on how smart that seemed .
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Totally essential! :)
@AnAchievableDream
3 жыл бұрын
It was great watching your video, seeing you, Mia and getting a glimpse of Gallavant. You're 100% right about the advantage of using EarTec (hands-free) headsets! We've been using them since 2009 and have recommended them to dozens of fellow boaters. (They also work well communicating between the engine room and pilot house if there is a mechanical problem while underway and we also found it reduces the tendency of people trying to engage you or your "crew" in conversation while you are approaching the dock or tying-up.) I look forward to watching your future videos and even more to catching up with you in person this fall.
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You taught me almost everything I know about docking a big boat! Looking forward to catching up, I hope you're having a great summer.
@Ulbre
Жыл бұрын
Headsets make great sense and not just for docking, for many other situations such as rough weather and something needs to be checked in the engine room or elsewhere......and heaven forbid, if there was ever a need to use the emergency tiller! Great job.
@63bplumb
9 ай бұрын
First off bow/stern thrusters are like cheating! The next thing the remote that is HARD Wired is GREAT! That was a pretty decent day as that boat would act like a sail in heavier wind and you would be far more challenged with an off-dock wind! What a beautiful boat!! 70'? The 60-70 are hard to judge exact sizes. Anyway, what a wonderful opportunity!
@MVGallivant
9 ай бұрын
I'm a cheater. :) The thrusters are pretty good with winds up to about 25kts. I've docked in higher winds but I really try to avoid it. With higher winds, the thrusters can slow things down but not stop us, so docking becomes a bit more traditional. I've also had to dock a few times without thrusters in the last year, in those cases the weather was perfect, and it went great. The boat is 64'.
@63bplumb
9 ай бұрын
@@MVGallivant And it's gorgeous! I had a 1947 48' Shain Trimmership (look on KZitem for Shain GYPSY). NO thrusters so I said that out of jealousy. LOL
@ingridfeider5656
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! All your tips are great! Darren and I need the marriage savers and our boat is only 26’! Beautiful views
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Now that I think about it, I think we should wear them during any stressful situations, even around the house. :)
@keendeesjarlais3636
2 жыл бұрын
I wish all conditions were that favourable , ha make it easy.
@christophfurrow7714
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Awesome video! I've always wondered about life on a boat. I never even considered docking would be that challenging, but thinking it through, of course it would be! I have so many questions! How do you deal with really bad weather? How do you deal with passports/visas when traveling abroad? How do you know where you can and can't go? How do you deal with traveling at night, do you have to work in shifts? What do you use for long range communication, satellite? How do you deal with currency exchange? How do you deal with "shady" folks, especially just the two of you, you seem so vulnerable. How do you deal with food/ water safety in foreign areas? How much and of what do you pack as spares? See lots of sharks/ other terrors of the deep? :) I'm sure I'll think of more as you go through posting your videos! thanks for your insight!
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
Christoph, that was a lot of questions! I don't have answers for all of them (We haven't done passages in Gallivant yet, but I have done them on similar boats): 1) How do we deal with really bad weather? Avoid it like the plague. Find space at a protected dock, bomb proof anchorage. The idea is to avoid it as much as possible. 2) Night travel. I prefer 4 hour shifts. Then it's 4 hours on, 8 hours off. But we only do night shifts on long passages, which is fairly rare. 3) Communications. Any of the various sat companies work pretty well for basic coms like email and weather. There are a lot of programs to make that work well. Until starlink shows up, it's not practical to get broadband internet from sat. 4) Currency/Passports/Safety. It's pretty much the same as any international travel. Being on a boat doesn't make it much different. I have traveled on land in many remote areas, same rules apply. 5) Food/Water. We make our own water. Food can be challenging. You can't get everything you're used to getting in the US, but if you eat like a local there are plenty of options. 6) Spares - yes. Lots of spares. Vacuum bag them, catalog them (you need to be able to find them!), and store them all over. I know that was pretty brief, but I hope you found it useful! -mike
@TheSeaYallLife
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Super informative and done so well.😊
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@flaron352
3 жыл бұрын
What make and length of boat do you have? Very informative and useful video!
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, thanks for watching! Gallivant is a 64’ Northern Marine, built in Anacortes, Washington.
@TheBigWWI
3 жыл бұрын
Love the pink cat lady glasses!
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I get all of my glasses at 4 Your Eyes Only in Seattle. They specialize in small frames www.4youreyesonlyoptical.com/
@aleotto5187
Жыл бұрын
In the Mediterranean area is quite rare to find that kind of docking, here usually you have to enter between 2 yachts with the stern and catching the line from a buoy to the bow. A little more tricky
@MVGallivant
Жыл бұрын
I know! Med-mooring intimidates me. We don't do a lot of it in this part of the world.
@aleotto5187
Жыл бұрын
@@MVGallivant yes I know and tbh o surely prefer the way you have.
@rockstonedread
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. Would have loved to see the final clean up of the mooring lines, i.e. how many spring lines, which cleats you used etc. Thanks for taking the time to make this extremely informative video.
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea for a future episode! Thanks!
@gerhardzielinski546
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Hong Kong! Absolutely love your videos! You cover some very useful and practical topics with a nice sense of humor. Can't wait to see more! You have a beautiful boat. Could you please do a walkthrough video of your boat and highlight some of the pros and cons of the different areas? Also, I haven't heard of your boat's brand before. What's been your experience with Northern Marine (?) so far? Thank you very much in advance.
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gerhard! We are planning on doing a walkthrough video soon. in the meantime, here is an article we were recently interviewed for that talks a bit more about the brand: www.seattleyachts.com/news/consider-northern-marine-yachts-for-all-reasons
@gerhardzielinski546
3 жыл бұрын
@@miadoces2836 Thanks Mia, I look forward to it!
@Friday_Trouble
9 ай бұрын
PLEASE MAKE MORE SAILING ⛵️ VIDEOS. I found your channel too late 😢.
@GregBurgessLights
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike!
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Greg! Are you boating this summer? If you are, look us up on AIS and say 'hi'.
@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944
2 жыл бұрын
Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦
@PGodin54
3 жыл бұрын
What make is your yatch? Very nice.
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
Paul, it is a Northern Marine, built in Anacortes, Washington.
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul! Gallivant is a 64' Northern Marine built in Anacortes, Washington
@michaelbeck9814
3 жыл бұрын
Mia, love the videos.
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! Hope you are well!
@Lighthouse6b
10 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention the Yacht Controller or Dock Mate that you were using to control the engines and thrusters!
@MVGallivant
10 ай бұрын
You're right. I was using a wired remote station from Glendinning. Not as nice as a Yacht Controller or Dock Make, but it does the trick. I had a Dock Mate on the last boat, it was great. The only problem is that you're tempted to put it in your pocket when you're tying up the boat, and that is a recipe for moving the boat unintentionally... ask me how I know.
@MrBobtowery
3 жыл бұрын
All thoughts expressed are great and I agree 100%. One thing not mentioned, but done correctly, was choice of which line to tie first. With Mia tying the forward spring first, Mike didn't have to worry about the boat going backward and impacting the stern onto the dock. Also having all lines prepared so that the person on the dock can reach them from the dock. Marriage Savers AKA Divorce Insurance. So let's see in an upcoming video where your roles are reversed?
@MVGallivant
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Stay tuned...
@miadoces2836
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! We just did that the other day, Bob. But I don’t think my docking skills are ready for prime time (or KZitem) yet.
@hectorrios5402
3 жыл бұрын
🥳🥳🥳👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽🍾🥂
@kirkhuddleston9387
3 жыл бұрын
👍😉👍
@johnstewart4729
6 ай бұрын
Your lines should have been attached to the bollards on your berth, not on the opposite berth. Not least a hazard for people moving on the pontoon.
@mikeharrington9337
6 ай бұрын
Given the configuration of the cleats on the boat, the wind and wave patterns at that dock, and the fact that it's a private dock, it makes more sense for us to tie across the dock. If we tie the stern to the nearest cleat, there is too much slack to keep the boat where we like her.
@paton57
2 жыл бұрын
Would never have a wireless remote, hard wired every time,
@mikeharrington9337
2 жыл бұрын
I think the real problem with wireless remotes isn't reliability, it's more that you'll do crazy things like step onto the dock or put your controller in your pocket. Ask me how I know...
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