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2023 - Part 1. We start with a 355nm cruise around Land's End (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
This is the start of our 2023 summer cruise. First things first - we have to go 355 nautical miles to get to a crane large enough to lift us out for some much needed maintenance. We have chosen Swanwick Marina to do this and this involves cruising to the south coast of the UK and going around Land's End again.
This voyage is with friends whilst the puppy stays at home. More videos to come as we head to Guernsey and along the south coast of the UK back to our home port of Portishead.
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Pre-season Preparations for Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust'
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The 2023 summer cruise is about to start for 'Wanderlust' - our Nordhavn 47. We are based in the UK and we need to get Wanderlust ready for this year's boating season. It all starts with some DIY engine maintenance, a few odd jobs and a shakedown cruise... The royalty free music clip at the start of the video is... Summertime by Scandinavianz soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons - Attr...
Nordhavn 47 Lift out Maintenance
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It's long overdue for a lift out... 4 years in the water with Ultrasonic Antifouling, let's get the job done! This is how to maintain your Nordhavn on a budget - by doing it yourself!
2021 Cruise Part 10 Falmouth to Portishead (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is the final part of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead to the south coast of the UK. In this last leg we round Lands End on our way from Falmouth to Cardiff and then on to Portishead. We hope you have enjoyed this 10 part series. This episode rounds up the cruise with some dolphins, night cruising and a visit to Penarth Marina. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn 47 which we named '...
2021 Cruise Part 9 Dartmouth to Falmouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 9 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England (and back). Part 9 sees us leaving picturesque Dartmouth heading west on our way back home. In this video we get as far as Falmouth. The waves were a bit bumpy at times but all in all it was quite a routine cruise. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn 47 which we named 'Wanderlust'. More videos to fol...
2021 Cruise Part 8 Portland to Dartmouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 8 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England (and back). Part 8 sees us leaving Portland Harbour heading west on our way back home. In this video we go to Dartmouth. All I can say is Dartmouth is so very pretty. In this video we see just how difficult it is to find a visitors spot in this popular destination. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn...
2021 Cruise Part 7 Portsmouth to Portland and Weymouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 7 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England (and back). Part 7 sees us leaving Portsmouth Harbour heading west on our way back home. In this video we go to Portland and Weymouth. We are again crossing through the Solent and encounter lots of traffic and some waves around the various headlands. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn 47 which we na...
2021 Cruise Part 6 Visiting Portsmouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 6 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England. Part 6 sees us travelling the short distance from East Cowes on the Isle of Wight to Haslar Marina inside Portsmouth Harbour. We enjoyed two weeks in Portsmouth and we visited the Historic Dockyard and other sights. If you are looking for a video showing our Nordhavn out at sea and cruising ...
2021 Cruise Part 5 Visiting the Isle of Wight (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 5 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England. Part 5 sees us travelling the short distance from Portsmouth Harbour to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. We enjoyed two weeks on the Isle of Wight and some of the sights on the Island are shown in this video. If you are looking for a video showing our Nordhavn out at sea and cruising through...
2021 Cruise Part 4 Portland to Portsmouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 4 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England. Part 4 sees us leaving Portland Marina on our way east to Portsmouth Harbour. We are crossing through the Solent and encounter lots of traffic. This 57nm journey shows just how busy the Solent can be sometimes. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn 47 which we named 'Wanderlust'. More videos to follow...
2021 Cruise Part 3 Plymouth to Portland (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 3 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England. We covered 750nm in total during our 2021 cruise. Part 3 sees us leaving Plymouth on our way to Portland Marina in the county of Dorset, UK. This is an 82nm journey and is a good reflection on what it is like to own and cruise with a 47ft Nordhavn. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn 47 which we nam...
2021 Cruise Part 2 Visiting Plymouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 2 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England. We covered 750nm in total. Part 2 sees us exploring Plymouth. We are not at sea in this episode so if you are looking to see our Nordhavn cruising the waves then this is not the video for you. Please take a look at our other videos or wait for the next instalment. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn...
2021 Cruise Part 1 Portishead to Plymouth (Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust')
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This is part 1 of our 2021 cruise from our home port of Portishead Marina to the south coast of England. We covered 750nm in total. Part 1 covers the journey from Portishead Marina to Plymouth. Our boat is a 2005 Nordhavn 47 which we named 'Wanderlust'. More videos to follow shortly... The music used in this video is all royalty free and is the following; Track: Tropical Flow - BraveLion [Audio...
Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' Sump Pump Maintenance
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Problems with maintaining a sump pump on a Nordhavn 47. Tip: if you have a slim shipmate onboard plead with them to do this for you instead. We are currently cruising the UK south coast. There will be some more interesting videos added later (but for now this is a video about our sump pump).
Padstow Speedboat Thrill Ride in 360 4K
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I took my 360 camera out on a joyride on a speedboat at Padstow in 2018. Speedboat tours operate from Padstow Harbour, Cornwall, UK. Take a thrilling ride over the 'Doom Bar' (yes it is where the beer gets it's name from). For those of you who can't then just watch this video with a VR headset. I have finally found out how to manipulate and stabilise this recording and it is now watchable - the...
Dudley No.2 Canal by Kayak (Timewarp)
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Dudley No.2 Canal by Kayak (Timewarp)
2014 Sailing to Watchet Harbour, North Somerset, UK (Moody 40, Wanderlust)
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2014 Sailing to Watchet Harbour, North Somerset, UK (Moody 40, Wanderlust)
Using the Nordhavn Mast and Boom System to Launch a Dinghy
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Using the Nordhavn Mast and Boom System to Launch a Dinghy
Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' - Walkthrough Tour (with a difference)
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Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' - Walkthrough Tour (with a difference)
Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' - Underwater Maintenance
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Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' - Underwater Maintenance
Our Nordhavn 47 delivery trip in 2017
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Our Nordhavn 47 delivery trip in 2017
360 VR view of Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' leaving Lulworth Cove
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360 VR view of Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' leaving Lulworth Cove
360 VR View of Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' Wheelhouse
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360 VR View of Nordhavn 47 'Wanderlust' Wheelhouse
Nordhavn 47 "Wanderlust" - Portland to Portishead 2019
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Nordhavn 47 "Wanderlust" - Portland to Portishead 2019
Entering St Peter Port (timelapse)
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Entering St Peter Port (timelapse)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bradroberts8629
    @bradroberts8629 3 дні тому

    When you told the pup that he could help too, that look on his face said "P- - S off Mate!

  • @seanwilson6521
    @seanwilson6521 Місяць тому

    I didn't see you close the valve at the extractor. I was imagining the generator pumping the oil through it while you were up top starting it :<@. I'm sure everything was fine, but I can't watch ;<).

  • @stephengarroch4625
    @stephengarroch4625 Місяць тому

    Looking forward to your next video we love the nordhavn

  • @stephengarroch4625
    @stephengarroch4625 Місяць тому

    Looking forward to your next cruise we love the nordhavn and for showing us round.

  • @petermartin4675
    @petermartin4675 Місяць тому

    Hope all is ok with you both , looking forward to your 2024 cruise vlogs.

  • @peterkelly6232
    @peterkelly6232 2 місяці тому

    I would have thought that the most Southern Point oof the British Isles would have been that of the Scilly Isles

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater Місяць тому

      You are quite right. The Scilly Islands are in fact part of the county of Cornwall. I was thinking only of the mainland. Please forgive my error.

  • @bobrose6429
    @bobrose6429 3 місяці тому

    what was your fuel burn on he trip ?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 2 місяці тому

      Our fuel burn is typically 11 or 12 Litres per hour for an average speed of 6.7knots. Add an extra litre per hour if the stabilisers are on (due to the hydraulic pump).

  • @ryanwalker531
    @ryanwalker531 3 місяці тому

    ​@Bloater - you don't happen to be on the other side of the pond, in Wanderlust, do you? I'm in the "caribbean," and there's a wanderlust anchored out on the west side of the island since yesterday.

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 2 місяці тому

      Sorry for the late reply, no I’m currently in Portland, UK

  • @peterkelly6232
    @peterkelly6232 3 місяці тому

    When you take off the Diesel Filter, put a polythene bag around the filter when taking it off so it catches any fluid from it

  • @user-z2p7q
    @user-z2p7q 5 місяців тому

    I literally love those boats

  • @swagbajt978
    @swagbajt978 5 місяців тому

    Dream boat

  • @coffeytnmilk
    @coffeytnmilk 5 місяців тому

    Appreciate your channel and the attention to detail. Curious...have you ever measured the noise level underway to see what the db level is?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 5 місяців тому

      The noise level varies greatly depending on sea conditions and wind. I have measured the levels on numerous occasions and when underway the very lowest I have recorded is 60.4dB. This would be on a flat sea cruising at 7kts. However you only have to change the rpm slightly and the dB level can increase significantly as some item resonates at that certain frequency. On the whole I would categorise the sound level as pretty quiet - that is quiet enough so that it doesn’t matter. It’s certainly below the threshold that bothers you.

  • @baztherat253
    @baztherat253 7 місяців тому

    Have you taken Wanderlust to Scotland yet?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 7 місяців тому

      Not yet, it’s on our radar for next year for sure.

  • @markvolker1145
    @markvolker1145 7 місяців тому

    im surprised the haul is so gritty, i figured it would be smooth for reducing drag in the water.

  • @Dan-sd5bm
    @Dan-sd5bm 8 місяців тому

    How much of DIY maintenance cost you in a year "percentage" ?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 7 місяців тому

      Hi, that is one of the most difficult questions to answer. The actual answer might not sound very helpful but is true. The answer is ‘what ever you want it to be’. Some years you can get away without spending anything, other years you might plan an upgrade or a maintenance job that has been on the back burner. In my case I don’t lift out every year so on the years that I don’t lift out my maintenance costs can be very low, only a few percent if at all. This year my maintenance cost was 50% of my total spend as I have lifted out and did some one-off engine related tasks. My most helpful answer I can give is that I budget between £10k and £20k per year on boating.

  • @cazanddomboating9106
    @cazanddomboating9106 8 місяців тому

    Did you film tje rest of your summer cruise? Would love to see sime footage from the rest ifvthe trip

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 8 місяців тому

      Yes, I did film the whole summer cruise and it will eventually be uploaded into UA-cam. There is so much happening elsewhere that means there hasn’t been the time to do so yet.

    • @cazanddomboating9106
      @cazanddomboating9106 8 місяців тому

      @@Bloater that's great to hear! Look forward to watching it when you get time to upload. It will soon be time for your 2024 cruise :-)

  • @josephkordinak1591
    @josephkordinak1591 8 місяців тому

    Always prefill diesel fuel filters if possible.

  • @endlesssummer426
    @endlesssummer426 8 місяців тому

    Great idea of doing the tour like this and I can tell you that you have a hack of a lot more power sockets than we do and ours is a 49' trawler (not a Nordhavn though). Beautiful boat and in tip top shape.

  • @endlesssummer426
    @endlesssummer426 8 місяців тому

    Again a great video and indeed, boat ownership is not just enjoying a calm ride accompanied by dolphins. Many times you have to get down and dirty to keep it affordable and to make sure it was done OK. But just as a tip, anti-fouling is not exactly free of health risks, so perhaps next time when you are busy with sanding, painting etc, make sure to wear protection. You are indeed needed in good health to be able to make these videos. 😀 Good to see that ultrasonic does indeed work and after 4 years I am impressed. Wonder how it will work in the warmer waters of the Med ? Any plans to go there in the future ?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 8 місяців тому

      Our plans are just to explore the UK waters at the moment

  • @endlesssummer426
    @endlesssummer426 8 місяців тому

    Just came across your video and very nice boat and nice trip. Very lucky to have such an incredibly experienced captain onboard as well. He must have some stories to tell. Any chance on you interviewing him about his career ?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 8 місяців тому

      He is full of great stories but unfortunately we don’t get to meet up very regularly

  • @neilwharton720
    @neilwharton720 8 місяців тому

    I’ve never found a prop antifoul that actually works waste of money really,nice to see the owner doing his own boat and getting on with it, and yes polishing is hard work especially the bow section your lucky your boats not bigger 👍👍👍

  • @desmondb43
    @desmondb43 8 місяців тому

    0:23 not many in new brunswick

  • @dmaddog1766
    @dmaddog1766 8 місяців тому

    Obsessed with sockets!

  • @Phil535
    @Phil535 9 місяців тому

    Meandering on deck might be 'safe', but what if you spot something you need to alter course for...?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 9 місяців тому

      Hi, everything is happening at a slow 7 knots so if you spot something ahead when on deck you have enough time to reach the controls and take action. Same goes for when you make a drink or use the heads. After a few night voyages you become less worried about small bits of debris because you can’t see anything anyway… and you just plod on never ever knowing what you just missed.

  • @vibrationsofhealinglove
    @vibrationsofhealinglove 9 місяців тому

    Would love to hear more about the captain and his professional life at the helm of a sea going vessel

  • @scottmoody1818
    @scottmoody1818 10 місяців тому

    Hello, new tour channel, love ur non script videos, I have a question, Do y’all still work or just live off you tube, My wife and I current,t live in a freight liner traveling the USA,Canada. We’re thinking of selling our Rv, and buying a nordhavn, I wan5 to do the great loop but NORDHAVN really not good for that, My question is hope I have enough $$$ to live. Yes, we’re retired and have a total of $ 6888 per month of disposal income, our bills r low, we have and extra SBS Retirement funds to pull out if needed to buy a boat, we really don’t want a payment , except insurance and the other monthly things u need, I guess my question is, how is it

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 10 місяців тому

      Hi, actually I don’t work but my wife is able to work part time remotely. My total UA-cam earnings that I have achieved don’t come close to paying even my annual insurance premium! I do believe that you should never borrow money in order to purchase a boat. Sorry I really can’t help with any suggestions to assist you in your cruising quest.

  • @bassiclogic
    @bassiclogic 10 місяців тому

    If that fuel was 10 years old then it was bad fuel!

  • @mattwoody1089
    @mattwoody1089 10 місяців тому

    Hi bloater can you post some new videos

  • @medavidcook
    @medavidcook 11 місяців тому

    Hey, what marriage savers (communication headphones) are you using?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 11 місяців тому

      Thanks for asking. We use Sena SPH10 headsets.

  • @DesireeStokes
    @DesireeStokes Рік тому

    'Promosm'

  • @mattwoody1089
    @mattwoody1089 Рік тому

    Hi will you be putting out any new videos really looking forward to new stuff

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater 11 місяців тому

      Hi, yes. I’ve got the next few parts in the pipeline. It just takes time and I’m still on the boat. I normally do all the editing at home. Thanks for watching.

  • @vernonmartin500
    @vernonmartin500 Рік тому

    Great video. We have just returned to Portishead after our 800nm summer cruise to the south coast and noticed you were still away. Have a great trip back. Btw our 35' boat used 3x the fuel you do although we do go a bit quicker!

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater Рік тому

      Hi, thanks for watching my channel. Today we are heading East from Portland to Lymington. Yes - that’s the wrong way… spoiler alert- we’re not due back to Portishead until next season.

  • @drfrancky
    @drfrancky Рік тому

    What version of TimeZero do you use and do you have any other software (MFD) on board ? What is on the flybridge?

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater Рік тому

      Hi, I am currently using TZ Pro v3. It is driving 2 screens at the helm with a third screen being run by a second PC running OpenCPN. There is also a Raymarine E120 at the helm. On the flybridge I have 2 screens that are mirroring the two TZ screens at the helm (mirrored using hardware splitters). I can therefore operate the TZ system equally from either helm.

  • @songmlf
    @songmlf Рік тому

    Nice job I love Nordhavens ❤️ maybe someday...

  • @neilbrunyee980
    @neilbrunyee980 Рік тому

    Just watched all the series. Very enjoyable, Thanks .

  • @mariekfishing
    @mariekfishing Рік тому

    My dream boat - just found your channel. Looking forward to future videos

  • @Jeff-kw8jj
    @Jeff-kw8jj Рік тому

    PAPA SMURF!!!!

  • @paulcunningham2859
    @paulcunningham2859 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @vantabulouslife5704
    @vantabulouslife5704 Рік тому

    is it not possible to single crew a nordhaven 47?

  • @peterkelly6232
    @peterkelly6232 Рік тому

    Should be one light and that is the Eddy Stone Light Looking at the top you are wearing just wondering what BSAC club you were a member of if any at all, I was a member of the Plymouth Sound Branch

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater Рік тому

      My BSAC club is Dudley Nautilus, I live in the West Midlands.

  • @bishopkinlyside8477
    @bishopkinlyside8477 Рік тому

    Hi, thanks for the video I just came across it. Absolutely beautiful boat that Isle of White is just a fantastic Keep up the good work Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island 🏝️

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 Рік тому

    Try Shell rotella synthetic oil for your diesel engine it really does the engine good

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 Рік тому

    So aren't you glad you didn't go with either a 55 or 65 foot yacht imagine the work in the time will it take to get that ready specially if it's a twin-screw

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 Рік тому

    That's a lot of corrosion for 4 years on the anode but it's better to be on the anode then on any of the other portions of the yacht

    • @neilwharton720
      @neilwharton720 8 місяців тому

      The anode is supposed to break down to protect the main metal/bronze parts 👍

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 Рік тому

    Well since the original antifouling was read I would probably stick that color

    • @Bloater
      @Bloater Рік тому

      I purposefully went for a different colour. The idea was that I could tell if it has eroded away. Besides I do prefer the blue.

    • @darploin5071
      @darploin5071 Рік тому

      @@Bloater that makes a lot sense. Have an excellent day

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 Рік тому

    Your wife is going to kill you when you track that stuff into the house

  • @lorandlayton1756
    @lorandlayton1756 Рік тому

    Don't give up your day job !

  • @chiphill4856
    @chiphill4856 Рік тому

    Have you considered media blasting the hull and running gear? Save your lungs and back!

  • @77sailordude
    @77sailordude Рік тому

    You really should use coveralls, eye protection, mask... Costs about 50€ total.. Its just stupid to get that antifouling paint dust I your lungs, eyes and skin..

  • @coalitionperformance5901
    @coalitionperformance5901 Рік тому

    Great videos, would be interesting to learn more about how you got into boating and to such a wonderful boat. I’m sure others like me aspiring to boat ownership and working hard for it would be inspired