Not all of your audience is male, I am a female, too, and I love your channel, dirty fingernails or not... as long as you get everything cleaned and tidied up and looking happy again - including yourself 😏- once you get EV's problems sorted out and fixed. You are doing exactly what you said you want to do; show it all, good, bad, and even the embarrassing stuff. That is your strength and that distinguishes your channel from the others. We are all here to learn. Kudos to you, Michael! 👍
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration! I get choked up when I edit a video together. I love doing this.. Even tho I know the truth.. Its a special thing Ive come to love. my one white tooth.. my horrible skin and my tendancy to say "alright" before I start a clip.. The fact that these videos will be up on the internet forever! My youtube journey is about being realistic. Years ago I couldnt find "real sailing content" so here I am bearing all to see. I only hope you all will go easy on me in the comments as some of them hurt being a self critical person. Yet at the same time its made me tough. I dont care anymore. This is me and I only hope to inspire and help people learn from my mistakes.. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@oh-brothers
9 ай бұрын
Hard times on a sailing channel makes for great content !!! I can't wait for the next episode !!!
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
An unfortunate but convenient reality for me.. I will fix her and we will move forward! Just a matter of will and work!.
@jeffreyalberson9742
8 ай бұрын
When storing your boat in winter time, get 3 big bowls of bleach. Set them throughout your boat and open all drawers and cabinets and doors. This will prevent your mold issues. Old sailing hack for storage. We are in the Florida keys, preparing our boat for Caribbean cruising. I have a tayana 52. You should check out marathon and boot key harbor.
@mvlazysusan
9 ай бұрын
O M G ! Put an anchor and line in your dinghy. Never get aboard any vessel that doesn't have a usable anchor and long enough line. Always cover your gas/fuel containers from exposure to the sun and the rain. When you buy gas, put it in a separate 6 gallon gas carrying jug. Add to the full 6 gallons of gas one ounce of accitone one half ounce of Marvels Mystery Oil, and a half ounce of 2 stroke engine oil even if it's a 4 stroke engine. You top off the dinghy tank with the carrying jug.( You will love the way your engine runs, forever, without needing repairs! When the sun expands the gas in your stuff, that is what blows out fuel pumps. Also an in line fuel filter is a must.) Never repair an engine while mounted on a floating dinghy, to avoid losing parts and tools overboard. Keep aboard a quart of "contact cement" and several chip brushes, and extra sailcloth. This will patch both the sails and the inflatable dinghy. (It is "contact cement" that holds the dinghy air bladders to the fiberglass bottom.) But a "tank sprayer". Put in it 80% water, 20% bleach and just before use add a few drops of "AJAX" dishwashing liquid. Without breathing the fumes, section by section, spray every inch of the boat both inside and out. This will destroy the mold spores as well as the mold so it doesn't come back so fast. Establish a seawater "wash down" coiled garden hose that reaches the cockpit. Buy resteraunt "bus tray"s Wash and save plastic bottles. Buy "dry lentils" and "par-boiled rice" in BULK quantity and transfer/store in the saved plastic bottles. --- I've lived aboard a boat for 35 years. Now I have a Morgan Out Island 33 with 800 watts solar on a hard plastic Bimini, lipo4 batteries and electric auxiliary propulsion. (Also have generator and strong charger) off shore of the Fl. Keys. Have a nice day 😚
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Best comment Ive ever had! I will do these things. I may read and feature this wealth of info in an upcoming video..
@mvlazysusan
9 ай бұрын
@@sailingEV888 There is a conspiracy to not let anyone know how to properly wear the "throwable device" square foam cushion. I mean, you can ask anyone, and now one has any idea how to "wear" this "throwable device" in a way that the wearer can be unconscious and the thing keeps their mouth and nose above water. Do you know how to wear it? No! Show this to your audience! While floating, first put one foot and leg into one of the webbing loops and pull the cushion to your stomach with the webbing at your crotch. Then bend your head forward and but the second webbing strap over your head and behind your neck, with the cushion being in front of your belly and chest. As you float on your back, the leg with strap around it tries to extend and the strap stays on. The other webbing strap is behind your neck keeping your mouth and nose above water. You showing folks this proper use of the square cushion throwable device can save lives.
@sailingEV888
8 ай бұрын
@@mvlazysusan I hope you dont mind me mentioning you in my video.. And thumbnail. I appreciate your knowlage and wish I could meet you in person one day. Your a content machine! Any ideas you have or tips Im all ears!
@Inamorata.367
9 ай бұрын
The "sir" is Southern manners.When you leave your dingy it would be a good idea to get some chain and lock it up,just to be safe
@thecroftericmiller496
7 ай бұрын
I think it’s admirable that you’re posting very unedited solo life on the Sailboat At the same time, so many of your problems are created by your incapacity to plan, and life on the sailboat would not be nearly as difficult if you simply check a few basic things 1 get some groceries before you put the boat in the water 2 get some fuel for the outboard before you put the boat in the water 2 check and get your propane tanks filled before you put the boat in the water 4 Clean and scrub your boat before you put the boat in the water when you have access to freshwater Oh man oh man dude
@aaronroesner
6 ай бұрын
If you ever end up in Pendarvis Cove again; Shepard Park has great (and legal) shore access; and it's even closer to Publix.
@duncanhalliwell1306
9 ай бұрын
Yes Sir, Yes Ma’am signs of respect in the USA! Good luck on your next journey to the Bahamas. Exumas this time hopefully!
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Im doing everything in my power to make this happen. Thank you sir!!
@azhiaziamnohiah897
9 ай бұрын
Hold fast brother! Fair winds ahead.. Holler if you need a ride we own a truck and aren't far.... blessings.
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Cheers mate I will! Just a matter of time and hard work!!!
@Tom-ln9ic
9 ай бұрын
39 year old male here. I for one judge the quality of KZitem sailing content strictly on fingernail condition. 😅 Nice episode dude.
@Roguehero79
9 ай бұрын
Hey Michael! Didn't get a chance to say anything when I saw you on set this summer (Christmas on Windmill Way), but man...I'm loving your sailing journey. I know you've got your struggles on the boat, but even still, it just seems so serene to be out there doing something so amazing :) Cheers brother! I can't wait to see the next one! - Jay
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jay! One thing Ive learned of late. Live life to the fullest everyday because it can all be over in an instant. Live your life now. No regrets. Fortune favors the brave. See you onset brother.
@islandman9619
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir for another interesting episode. You do know that American's often use Sir as a sign of respect, right. For my part, I don't care if you're dirty and all of that. We're sailors.
@kellyseashelly
8 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video! Oh boy I don’t know what’s worse, not having sugar for coffee or almost losing the screw! 🤣🤣 oh yeah… Publix is really expensive… I’ll hook you up with some other options. Can’t wait for next episode.
@brucehartnett8709
8 ай бұрын
Ahoy Mike. Great episode! On Yanmar the white starter solnoid wire connection at engine plug can sometimes fail intermittently. A few of us have just jumpered the white wire at connector to make is failsafe. That 4 or 5 wire plug not really necessary except for hooking up engine to wiring harness when installing. Can eliminate plug altogether if ya want to make white wire n others always conducting 100 percent! No let downs when hitting starter button. Now that U got yr starter lubed up or U may have to bench test it again. Keep up the great work!
@lenhilton4383
8 ай бұрын
Hey Bruce capt Lenny here… but I go by Jack now have had that same issue intermitting connection on starter, have a replacement engine in place now was missing some parts but should be good to go now. I’m on the hard in St. Peter’s Cape Breton, staying at a bn’b till spring give me a ring I lost your number
@sailingEV888
8 ай бұрын
It was that comnector!! I will look into your suggestion..
@shortwidgets
9 ай бұрын
Good episode. Reminds me of my sailing season last year. 😂 Just one thing after another. Looking forward to the next episode.
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!! I think even if I had a brand new boat there would always be some issues. Just have to will thru it and enjoy life now..
@shortwidgets
8 ай бұрын
@@sailingEV888. Just remember you're not alone out there and almost everyone is going through the same thing.
@lenhilton4383
8 ай бұрын
Eh Mikey, Lenny the legend…lol. Btw I go by cap’n Jack Hetlon in these parts. My pirate persona nom du plume. Your boat is as dirty as you look old! Dirty fingernails and all, Sir!!! Sorry to disappoint , but I embellished my rehap experience. I didn’t get kicked out, I left. (That doesn’t sound very exciting or pirate ish) Got what I needed, but had issues with the warden. Living on a boat year round for the past 15+~ I’ve become accustomed to doing whatever I want. I’m racked up at a Bn’b in a studio apartment in St. Peter’s Cape Breton till spring, just a short walk to my ship. Have lots done on my boat, scraped 4” inches of mussels of the bottom… hmmm. 6 years since my last haul out, so fresh bottom coat, rerigged the mast after Fiona in port aux basque Newfoundland. Taking the long way south, down the St. Lawrence, I’ve gotten to see a lot of eastern Canada, but now I have to cross the bay of fundy and a 50’ tide. Should catch up to you by fall, when I do I’ll make you a decent cup of coffee. Oh btw I’ve been staying sober, I know that breaks the pirates code…warm beer and bread. Cap’n Jack
@sailingEV888
8 ай бұрын
You are a true legend captain!! I cant wait to get in all sorts of trouble with you!! We will make guatamala!!
@nattabaako4413
3 ай бұрын
Sailboat life seems verg difficult. Too much stress, its supposed to be relaxing.
@charlesethridge3533
2 ай бұрын
I’ve lived on my sailboat for 10 years now. It’s almost never relaxing. It’s what backpackers call Type 2 fun - not fun at the time but fun when you look back on it.
@charlesethridge3533
2 ай бұрын
Especially if you are trying to do it on a small budget
@charlesethridge3533
2 ай бұрын
If you can afford to hire out most of the work, then maybe it’s more relaxing…but I wouldn’t know 😀
@theredfishbumdiaries3141
9 ай бұрын
The “Sir” thing is a southern respect greeting. Just as saying “Yes, Mam” etc. Some don’t like it as it somewhat implies an age but typically it’s just a gesture of respect.
@lloydbrown9327
9 ай бұрын
Hi Mike..good to see you and EV on the water again. The tip of the mast was very close to that bridge, I was cringing 😳. You should have changed the fuel pump on Ev, it would have been easier. Did you check the connections on the alternator and to the source? Could be just a bad connection. Everything is going to be more expensive than last year. Crazy! Safe travels from the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦 🙏
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I did re do the connections. Truth is if I filmed every little detail Im scared people would get bored with the video and "click off" So many repairs have been done off camera. Ill try to be more acurate its just youtube is a fickle beast that needs to be fed or it lets you know... Im trying real hard. I have big plans for more interesting content I just need a safe vessel to get to those places of interest. Time will tell. All I can do is try to be me and tell the truth so others learn. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
@lloydbrown9327
8 ай бұрын
@@sailingEV888 Thanks for your reply! I understand you can't record everything. We all need time to ourselves to think and relax. What's your sailing plan?
@svDansleau
9 ай бұрын
5200 on an old dinghy works really well. Just need the time to let it dry
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
I think Ill bring it ashore onto the beach. Deflate it and do a full seal... thats the plan. Heading to peanut island palm beach in the morning.. major repairs will commence.
@denisedaigle-zd3ps
9 ай бұрын
I'm not I'm a 57-year-old female just found your channel.
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Welcome!! "Most" of my subs are male according to youtube analytics however the channel is evolving!! If Im ever to find a partner I should probably keep those hands clean!! Thanks for commenting and good to see some females watching the content.
@denisedaigle-zd3ps
9 ай бұрын
I don't mind your dirty fingernails at all most of the time mine are quite dirty I am staying on a farm taking care of farm animals and also my horse also doing some gardening dirty fingernails go with that territory for sure
@markbuskens6070
9 ай бұрын
Glad you’re back 👍🤩
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mark!!
@markbuskens6070
9 ай бұрын
Your content is very unique,I always enjoyed 90 percent of last year but 10 percent was what are you thinking?? But I think all viewers were hoping God I hope he makes it !!Man keep going this is your year 👍plan better and cruise the Caribbean this time .
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
This time is different! I have learned so much! There are some positive developments in the next episode. I appreciate your support! Thanks for commenting I hope to see you out there one day.
@9999boghammer
9 ай бұрын
The US is a multitude of cultures and etiquette. Was in S.C. recently and noticed i was addressed as " sir " alot more than i would be in Canada. Try some di-electric grease on those metal to metal electrical connections for corrosion resistance. (Just sayin) Thank you for the new episode, i enjoy your content 👍
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
I will do that! Any other ideas? Im listning please tell me your thoughts. Cheers.
@9999boghammer
9 ай бұрын
You might try hydrogen peroxide on your mold problem. its active against a variety of micro organizims, including mold. It acts by releasing oxygen at a rapid rate, which kills mold by oxidizing the surface and breaking down proteins and DNA.
@joannetaylor2262
8 ай бұрын
Are you kidding me Michael? Those dirty fingernails are what make you the most handsome rugged sailor I’ve ever known 🫶🏼 Stay safe out there buddy, I’ll dm you soon. Hope EVs somewhat better now you’ve had some time with her! Captain of your own domain!! Fair winds & snug harbours 😘⛵️
@Rm6.23
8 ай бұрын
Did you end up foregoing the bottom job and cutlass? Btw, I dig the original music scores!
@sailingEV888
8 ай бұрын
The cutless was fine!! They wanted 12$ per foot to the work yard and back and 125$ fee and 50$ a day! This would have costed 1500$ cdn.. Im on a super tight budget. My union was on strike this year! I worked for a landscape company in order to be out here this year! I figured one more season with the current bottom coat. EV is looking great as I write this comment tho. She is back to her old self..
@charlesethridge3533
2 ай бұрын
Cool song at minute 6 to 7. Who is that?
@thecroftericmiller496
7 ай бұрын
This couldn’t be a better example of your creating your own problem situation time after time after time Why didn’t you change the outboard motor fuel pump before you put it on the inflatable it would’ve been so much easier to change it up on the deck of your sailboat or even better in the boat yard before you put the boat back in the water Dude, more times than that. You create your own problems because you aren’t planning.
@thecroftericmiller496
7 ай бұрын
Another observation. While the boat was on the hard, why did you not take advantage of a day or two to thoroughly clean the shit out of your boat wax the hall scrub down that incredibly filthy inflatable go through an organize your living space It’s a proven fact that an organized living space reduces mental stress
@sailingEV888
7 ай бұрын
They were charging me 50$ a day which is 70$ Canadian plus the hualout plus blocking. I had booked my haulout and gave my self 4 days on the hard once I flew in from Toronto. The next available splash was like 7 days from there and they wanted to charge me to move my boat back to the (non work yard) 700$ CDN. Would have cost me over 1k USD. to be honest it came down to funds. I figured I could do the work on the hook..
@southernpaths2986
9 ай бұрын
As someone who is just looking to get into sailing, when you said you actually got close to that South African guy… how close is “too close”? I know there are a lot of variables in play here but generally speaking, I’ve never been able to get a good answer to that question. Kind of a lot of “you’ll know” answers.
@sailingEV888
9 ай бұрын
He was 500 ft away with 250 ft of chain. It was right on the edge. The problem is this. When anchoring you cant sleep unless things are just right. Last night at peck lake I was 30 ft from a trawler and slep fine. Its all about conditions. Depth and holding. Who ever said you will know was right!!
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