I do love that you got you comment allowance back it is so much easier for to tell you how much I enjoy your hard work on making and editing and adding the great music to your videos!!! Thank you
Hi from Tennessee! My husband and I love watching y’all’s videos! We want to get a boat and live the “boat life” so badly but just not there quite yet but I wanted to say that you,Brooke, really inspire me to be a better person in everything that I do and I want to tell you thank you, thank you for making these videos and taking us all on this journey with you and your beautiful family! We have two kids and your kids remind me so much of ours when they was that age…Thanks again and can’t wait to see the next video!
Another beautiful day cruising, I completely agree with you on the difficulty of showing on video how big the seas actually are. A major part of that is lack of a scale in the background of the shot. Really the only way is when you're close to either shore or another boat and can show either the waves breaking or the other vessel bobbing around like a cork!
I’m happy for you that you got your comments back. Honestly it is not the same without comments as the views and hints from people give the extra on a channel. (Given that no trolls enters 😈👎🏼) 🤠💥. Anyhow, yay. Keep moving that floating device and the music in the videos gives the extra. And I loved the ending “leave your comments below” haha great
Great to be able to comment. Never understood the reasoning since other channels have kids on them with comments. Tried to stop by and say hello this past winter when you were in Stuart. I'll keep a lookout for you if you come this way again.
Have y'all ever discussed the reasons how you decided on the kind of trawler hull design displacement versus semi-displacement with its higher speeds. Was it range or stability or comfort just curious. Also why nordhaven specific as opposed to bearing or Pacific Northwest or some of the other companies that have almost the same I'm just really interested in the boating life thank you.
Your videos are great. You really have a talent for editing and content. I have two littles as well and you guys are living my dream. Keep up the good work so I can live vicariously through you!
are you serious? this team needs to watch some of the top sailing vids to get the idea. This video was choppy, uncomfortable to watch. Picking grass from the anchor area, pictures of bare feet, bare stairs... I couldn't watch it all. And the music is agitating.
Brooke's Book's Bomb Hummus (12:56), so you don't have to copy it down like I did. 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained 1 bunch fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to taste (optional) 1. Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper and cayenne/paprika in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes 2. Taste the hummus and add salt and black pepper as needed. Sprinkle in cayenne for kick, paprika for roasted flavor. 3. If too thick, add more olive oil or warm water and blend again. 4. Store in glass container with airtight lid in fridge.
Want to be better at fishing? Your in Da Bahamas Man… there are great guides most everywhere…. Hire them to show you the ropes… or in your case the lines… bottom fishing, rigging for trolling, where and what to catch. Enjoy!! Da Bahama’s Man…😎
I'm binge watching all your older videos, on my TV, that I don't remember seeing and I'm currently watching the one were the hook for the dingy sling bent. I know it would take a little more time/work, but wouldn't those 'D' rings be a lot safer? They have that bolt that screws in so it would bend way before it would break and it could bend a lot and still never come unhooked
What is the most comfortable size boat for the size of family you have there so just me and one other person and I like to travel but I'm 62 when I'm just trying to start dumb thing about doing it now
Thanks for sharing. I plan on binge watching for the next three days just to relax and daydream and catch up. Currently at episode 32. You're doing a really great thing. Keep it up, please.
You folks seem to exercise prudence and good judgement and respect the sea. That is the only way to deal with Mother Nature, she is unpredictable and gets in very bad moods on occasion. Safe travels.
Hmmm… comments are on. (Before you mentioned on video) Reason? Comparing to other channels with kids, that could not have been the main reason. Anyway, been enjoying your vids.
Brooke I have to ask. Anytime you are running in the waves there is a noise in the pilot house. Sounds like wood rubbing on wood I'm sure you hear it all the time. Does that not get on your nerves? I figured Braden would have fixed that by now. Just thought I would ask. Another great episode look forward to the next one.
'Complacency Kills'...not necessarily literally, but can make The Dream seem more like a nightmare--especially with family along. Inquiring minds want to know--were you able to catch that squall and get the free rinse??
You have the most seaworthy boat on the market. You could survive a hurricane and you worry about waves that we see on the great lakes daily. Not to be critical but you seem so be so consumed with normal sea conditions. I wish you the best, if I had your boat I would welcome conditions that your Nordhavn was built for.
Usually the opposite is true, trolling too slow gives the fish too much time to check out the offering, also a slow bait or lure does not act like a baitfish trying to not be eaten, they normally light the afterburners to get out of Dodge...... As long as you have the right lure that hangs in at higher speeds you could troll at high cruise.
You have heard of alternators, right? That's how your car charges your batteries. Same on a boat, between the alternator and the generator, you don't always have to be running the Gen. Furthermore, the Explorer type boats usually have larger alternators for this exact purpose as well as a smaller and larger generator.
@@rogersantosmusicofficial2205 well, when they are on the hook for days at a time I don't think they would run the mains just to charge the batteries. That's why I was asking Brooke. I was curious what they did. Not what you think they do.
@@jeffking8168 they also don’t have to run the “Generator all the time.” Just enough to recharge the battery bank to run what their personal power needs maybe.
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER thanks for the response. Just started my search, I will take my time finding the right fit for me. Have fun in your travels. You have a good channel.
@@TheBusinessAdvisorPodcast I'm also looking for a boat to run Solo. If money was no object I would get the new Nordhavn 41. Since money is a concern, I'm looking at the Seapiper 35. I feel confident both of those boats could be run by one person with help for longer passages.
I went fishing on lake Erie in mich couple weeks ago. We had 5 to 6 footers and we fished for around 20 mins and went home. The video just doesnt do justice to the feel and discomfort of big waves. BTW we in my 19 foot deep V fishing boat.
Land locked my entire life... vaca'd in FL for 50 years... scuba dived and fished on ridiculous ruff seas,,, you live on a boat, how do you get sea sick,,, LOL,,, sorry, never been sea sick,,, guess I don't get it...
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER not yet but is opening up towards the end of the year so fingers crossed, look up "dusky sound Fiordland" and "queen charlotte sound" for some insp. mermaid monster would look great in those spots, love your guys channel, have binge watched every episode and have just caught up
Punch it kids! A tsunami couldn’t slow that Nordhaven down. Great video actually, first time I’ve seen you guys. Double thumbs up from down under. Turn that run around and come visit 👍 Attach as action cam to the side of the hull with a suction cap or magnet - that will show up the weather and waves 🌊 Have fun kids!
Waves are wind generated, swell is an effect from a far off storm. So the swell you are feeling can be from hundreds of miles away. Waves are more local, and require local wind. Fetch is the distance that wind gets to travel on the water and the longer the fetch the bigger the waves. And life is most unpleasant when the waves and swell are coming from different direction, you get confused seas and your boats gets tossed around all over.
Just found your vids lovely boat and family shots keep smiling and keep a safe track and I’ll keep watching - that’s the deal !! 😂😎God speed to you all
Wow...living aboard a trawler? That's an interesting perspective. I read in the comments your planning a crossing... of which sea? I've never heard of anyone doing an Atlantic or Pacific crossing in a trawler. I've done two pacific, one through the canal up through the Caribbean to Miami. That was with my Wally Esense...I no longer own the boat, sailed it across the Atlantic to sell it to a brit. I had planned to break records for fastest pacific cross but both times hit unpredictable bad weather/rough sea. I'm over it now but it was sore subject for a while.
beautiful boat guys my kids loves watching your videos you guys living the dream wish I could make my kids dream come true one day with a small fishing boat we jus had saved up for a small boat it got stolen broke my kids heart
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER thnk u soon I'll surprise him again one day hopefully by next summer we will have enough saved by then keep up your videos enjoy
WOW What beautiful life ,wife , kids and BOAT you have. GOD has blessed you sir. YOU are living THE dream AMEN With that crew you can weather ANY storm ENJOY and PEACE be with you.. ALWAYS
I always love that line in the introduction "...around the World we go, as we roam to know." There's poetry in that 😊💕
Oh yes. She is a poet. But I dont know if she know it.
😂
I'm waiting for them to FINALLY go around the world and not just up, down, back up, and down the eastern sea board.
I do love that you got you comment allowance back it is so much easier for to tell you how much I enjoy your hard work on making and editing and adding the great music to your videos!!! Thank you
Congrats on getting your comments back!
Hi from Tennessee! My husband and I love watching y’all’s videos! We want to get a boat and live the “boat life” so badly but just not there quite yet but I wanted to say that you,Brooke, really inspire me to be a better person in everything that I do and I want to tell you thank you, thank you for making these videos and taking us all on this journey with you and your beautiful family! We have two kids and your kids remind me so much of ours when they was that age…Thanks again and can’t wait to see the next video!
Wow thank you for the sweet comment. Very meaningful and brightened my day.
Glad your comments are back, love the videos. Thank you!
Great video, I enjoy reading comments as much as watching a video.
So great you jumped through all the hoops to get them.
Just wanted to say thank you. I have not had a chance for comments, but I love your videos and inspiration to get out and enjoy life.
Great video, and great the comments are back. Let the fun begin
It's great to see the family doing wonderfully I hope you guys enjoyed it there really do be safe take in the moment.
Another beautiful day cruising, I completely agree with you on the difficulty of showing on video how big the seas actually are. A major part of that is lack of a scale in the background of the shot. Really the only way is when you're close to either shore or another boat and can show either the waves breaking or the other vessel bobbing around like a cork!
Penn's cooking show was by far the best video I've ever seen he was awesome
I can't believe it's been three years unless I look at the kids. They are growing up fast.
Always fun to watch. Thank you.
Love your channel. You are becoming true salty sailors!
Classic… Do you wake up Brooke before the rain ???
Of course you do ……. with the Hailer lol
or the ships horn... not that i would do either :))
Hi Brook, nice job on the video and happy to be able to tell you so. Hope life is good and thank you for sharing your world with us;)
Hay it's great you guys have your comments back... keep up the good work and enjoy.... love your videos... The Banks Family
Thanks Banks fam!
I’m happy for you that you got your comments back. Honestly it is not the same without comments as the views and hints from people give the extra on a channel. (Given that no trolls enters 😈👎🏼) 🤠💥. Anyhow, yay. Keep moving that floating device and the music in the videos gives the extra.
And I loved the ending “leave your comments below” haha great
Great to be able to comment. Never understood the reasoning since other channels have kids on them with comments.
Tried to stop by and say hello this past winter when you were in Stuart. I'll keep a lookout for you if you come this way again.
Try to catch your vids every week, I would love to get back out there cruising and enjoying the feel of a boat under foot once more.
Excellent editing, music, and content. 👍
Have y'all ever discussed the reasons how you decided on the kind of trawler hull design displacement versus semi-displacement with its higher speeds. Was it range or stability or comfort just curious. Also why nordhaven specific as opposed to bearing or Pacific Northwest or some of the other companies that have almost the same I'm just really interested in the boating life thank you.
Your videos are great. You really have a talent for editing and content. I have two littles as well and you guys are living my dream. Keep up the good work so I can live vicariously through you!
are you serious? this team needs to watch some of the top sailing vids to get the idea. This video was choppy, uncomfortable to watch. Picking grass from the anchor area, pictures of bare feet, bare stairs... I couldn't watch it all. And the music is agitating.
@@Sommers234 lol. Ok Spielberg. Maybe you can get your money back?
Just keep doing your thing, love your candid vids.
Skippered like a pro 💪💪 don't know what all the fuss was about 😂 great job 👍
Thanks for sharing.
Keep it going always enjoy watching the adventure's
Brooke's Book's Bomb Hummus (12:56), so you don't have to copy it down like I did.
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained
1 bunch fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to taste (optional)
1. Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper and cayenne/paprika in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes
2. Taste the hummus and add salt and black pepper as needed. Sprinkle in cayenne for kick, paprika for roasted flavor.
3. If too thick, add more olive oil or warm water and blend again.
4. Store in glass container with airtight lid in fridge.
😂😂😂 you are amazing
thanks, I was gonna rewind and try and get that.
Smiles your growing when you do things you feel are a little bit out off comfor …I feel your lucky….
Very enjoyable video.
Great video, thanks 😊 👍
Don't tell her about the rain 🌧️ she needs a cooling off Time 🤣 the kids Will love it 😉
Wow comments are back! Congrats 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Great video 👍
Yes. Be nice. As brook says
Thanks friend
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER u. 2. Friend
Another great video
Awesome! I was waiting for this!
Always so good huge high from the UK.
Awesome!
Love the channel!!!!
love you guys - very endearing - love your partnership - good teamwork and kind to each other!!!!
You ever let him drive?
kidding, comenting to coment now you got them back.
Haha yes yes he drives😏😊
Awesome
Might be time to get a GoPro camera for rough travels (mounted on the side rail)….
Action shots would be spot on.. 😉
So cool YT finally came around and you got your comments back! That's such a big deal. Happy for yall!
Want to be better at fishing? Your in Da Bahamas Man… there are great guides most everywhere…. Hire them to show you the ropes… or in your case the lines… bottom fishing, rigging for trolling, where and what to catch. Enjoy!! Da Bahama’s Man…😎
I'm binge watching all your older videos, on my TV, that I don't remember seeing and I'm currently watching the one were the hook for the dingy sling bent. I know it would take a little more time/work, but wouldn't those 'D' rings be a lot safer? They have that bolt that screws in so it would bend way before it would break and it could bend a lot and still never come unhooked
Thanks!
What is the most comfortable size boat for the size of family you have there so just me and one other person and I like to travel but I'm 62 when I'm just trying to start dumb thing about doing it now
Well waves might come from a storm quite far away. So keep an eye on the radar outside your area... but you know this
Nice way to live!
Thanks for sharing. I plan on binge watching for the next three days just to relax and daydream and catch up. Currently at episode 32. You're doing a really great thing. Keep it up, please.
You folks seem to exercise prudence and good judgement and respect the sea. That is the only way to deal with Mother Nature, she is unpredictable and gets in very bad moods on occasion. Safe travels.
And if it does go out there and be with her the whole family get water together making a moment just put your hands up, Hun, what can I say ☺️
Oh lord said some gardens should be watered every now and then 🕊️📜🦅🤠🌧️😉
Happy July 👏👏👏👏
Hmmm… comments are on. (Before you mentioned on video) Reason? Comparing to other channels with kids, that could not have been the main reason. Anyway, been enjoying your vids.
Did you get your boat washed ?
Brooke I have to ask. Anytime you are running in the waves there is a noise in the pilot house. Sounds like wood rubbing on wood I'm sure you hear it all the time. Does that not get on your nerves? I figured Braden would have fixed that by now. Just thought I would ask. Another great episode look forward to the next one.
Just get used to it
Lekker man lekker
Now you got comments back, I can't think of anything to say.
'Complacency Kills'...not necessarily literally, but can make The Dream seem more like a nightmare--especially with family along.
Inquiring minds want to know--were you able to catch that squall and get the free rinse??
Yuppers
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER 😎
Hi below
A little bit scary to see the boat list to the right while hoisting up the dinghy, no!?
You have the most seaworthy boat on the market. You could survive a hurricane and you worry about waves that we see on the great lakes daily. Not to be critical but you seem so be so consumed with normal sea conditions. I wish you the best, if I had your boat I would welcome conditions that your Nordhavn was built for.
they have precious cargo they are looking after. I would be the same way.
Braden is looking more and more like Captain Jack Sparrow… without the hat
😂😂😂 I secretly love it
You always say two dogs but I haven't seen Frasier in a long time. Just a tip you may be trolling too fast to catch anything.
Usually the opposite is true, trolling too slow gives the fish too much time to check out the offering, also a slow bait or lure does not act like a baitfish trying to not be eaten, they normally light the afterburners to get out of Dodge...... As long as you have the right lure that hangs in at higher speeds you could troll at high cruise.
Random question.... do you run your generator all of the time? I just assume that your loads would be way to much for a battery bank.
You have heard of alternators, right? That's how your car charges your batteries. Same on a boat, between the alternator and the generator, you don't always have to be running the Gen. Furthermore, the Explorer type boats usually have larger alternators for this exact purpose as well as a smaller and larger generator.
@@rogersantosmusicofficial2205 well, when they are on the hook for days at a time I don't think they would run the mains just to charge the batteries. That's why I was asking Brooke. I was curious what they did. Not what you think they do.
@@jeffking8168 they also don’t have to run the “Generator all the time.” Just enough to recharge the battery bank to run what their personal power needs maybe.
What is the humidity like on the ocean?
Hi, I am considering a live aboard boat. But I am only one person. Do you think one person could run a boat like yours?
For short stretches yes, anything past that I think would be challenging and fatiguing but not impossible
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER thanks for the response. Just started my search, I will take my time finding the right fit for me. Have fun in your travels. You have a good channel.
@@TheBusinessAdvisorPodcast I'm also looking for a boat to run Solo. If money was no object I would get the new Nordhavn 41. Since money is a concern, I'm looking at the Seapiper 35. I feel confident both of those boats could be run by one person with help for longer passages.
Did you stop back at the Abaco's?
Not this time
It's not just boatlife my life on land has i5s moments too.
Hello ,, how is everyone
I went fishing on lake Erie in mich couple weeks ago. We had 5 to 6 footers and we fished for around 20 mins and went home. The video just doesnt do justice to the feel and discomfort of big waves. BTW we in my 19 foot deep V fishing boat.
What do you do for income?
Keep hold of those tan lines. Please Brooke.
Where is your Patagonia. Hat
👌👋💪🏿
.......a somewhat "unique" piloting position? Toes thru the wheel!
😂
If you want to convey how bad the waves are show us how hard your stabilizers are working.
Fair!
👋
Land locked my entire life... vaca'd in FL for 50 years... scuba dived and fished on ridiculous ruff seas,,, you live on a boat, how do you get sea sick,,, LOL,,, sorry, never been sea sick,,, guess I don't get it...
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. coments. Life is good Who. Did you pay off
Bring the boat to New Zealand I'll get you guys onto some fish 😉
Is New Zealand open now?!
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER not yet but is opening up towards the end of the year so fingers crossed, look up "dusky sound Fiordland" and "queen charlotte sound" for some insp. mermaid monster would look great in those spots, love your guys channel, have binge watched every episode and have just caught up
Hi
Punch it kids! A tsunami couldn’t slow that Nordhaven down. Great video actually, first time I’ve seen you guys. Double thumbs up from down under. Turn that run around and come visit 👍
Attach as action cam to the side of the hull with a suction cap or magnet - that will show up the weather and waves 🌊
Have fun kids!
Dishes trick..rinse them off the back of the boat. When at anchor its fun. Kids love it cause it feels "wrong" and attracts fish.
Good idea!
Waves are wind generated, swell is an effect from a far off storm. So the swell you are feeling can be from hundreds of miles away. Waves are more local, and require local wind. Fetch is the distance that wind gets to travel on the water and the longer the fetch the bigger the waves. And life is most unpleasant when the waves and swell are coming from different direction, you get confused seas and your boats gets tossed around all over.
Yes yes you do. Thanks for the perfect explanation.
Just found your vids lovely boat and family shots keep smiling and keep a safe track and I’ll keep watching - that’s the deal !! 😂😎God speed to you all
Wow...living aboard a trawler? That's an interesting perspective. I read in the comments your planning a crossing... of which sea? I've never heard of anyone doing an Atlantic or Pacific crossing in a trawler. I've done two pacific, one through the canal up through the Caribbean to Miami. That was with my Wally Esense...I no longer own the boat, sailed it across the Atlantic to sell it to a brit. I had planned to break records for fastest pacific cross but both times hit unpredictable bad weather/rough sea. I'm over it now but it was sore subject for a while.
About time on the comments...thanks for sharing...
Not impressive. I do it on a 44’. BFD
Not my job to impress you…. Have a good day
Nice Feet
beautiful boat guys my kids loves watching your videos you guys living the dream wish I could make my kids dream come true one day with a small fishing boat we jus had saved up for a small boat it got stolen broke my kids heart
That’s horrible! I’m sorry to hear that
@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER thnk u soon I'll surprise him again one day hopefully by next summer we will have enough saved by then keep up your videos enjoy
Try doing it for a living in Maine.
Thanks for this excelent video!
WOW What beautiful life ,wife , kids and BOAT you have.
GOD has blessed you sir.
YOU are living THE dream AMEN
With that crew you can weather ANY storm
ENJOY and PEACE be with you.. ALWAYS
Great to have the comments back. Question: how much do you list when you lift the dingy?
Not much!
That boat can go thru a hurricane if properly captained. Jealous....
New here, you guys are so lucky. Love the boat.
looks like EXUMA