A SAD DAY - THE WANDERING HILLBILLY IS UP FOR SALE - AND UPDATES ON INSURANCE AND SALVAGE
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- The sad story of an end to my Aquila 54.
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You have done so much good, and free advertising in your videos for the image of the BVIs, MarineMax, and Aquila. They should all step up and share the cost to repair and bring back the Hillbilly as a gesture of good will to you and your family for all you have done.
Wow, that's a great idea. And sue the ins co 🤸
Thanks. All good ideas
@@thewanderinghillbilly Or a brand new boat to offset the problems you worked with them through in the beginning.
I loved your videos and adventures with your dream boat - yes, there gave been some and this includes the learning process for your boat. This stupid accident destroyed a lots of you and your families dreams and this is sad for all of you ( if you just have a little bit of heart and understanding). I trust you had many nights thinking all over and over again and why .... . I will not say anything about your insurance claim - as this is the style of some if them, as sad and frustrating it is. What I hope for you, don't make the mistake if your heart still with boating to go back there - you're getting fast 😢 older like all of us. My family had a boat and I spend all my holidays on it with my partner and friends, as my father knows I take care. Later on we sold it because of too much worl load in our factory and after I wasn't able to visit friends on their boats as I missed my years on ours. It took me around 20 years, working in Hongkong for 20 years to go back to boating and bought a Chinese chunk, which was great for our private weekends to enjoy HK waters and islands ( they are great ! )but as well.welcomed my customers. Now retired, not in HK anymore, no boat/yacht around, but still.love the memories. I would say, jump, jump high or higher, don't wait too long as you will suffer later on. Only if you can manage it easily financially as boating isn't cheap at all - but this you know. Hope to see you on the water again with just another dream of you. Good luck
Heartbreak after a stupid mooring ball breaks. You got us to the BVI and now my wife loves it. All the best and we hope to see the Hillbilly 2.0 at some point
Thank you and enjoy!
Alan, wanted to let you know that your videos are such a blessing to many people. We watch them with our grandsons and are able to live the adventures with you. Don’t listen to the negative zipperheads! Be encouraged that you are having a positive impact. Our family prays that the peace of God will continue to lead and comfort you!
Amen!
Absolutely feeling your pain, Alan. We've certainly missed you and your adventures. Now, I guess we'll have to wait to see what shenanigans you get up to next. Stay strong, Mr & Mrs Carter.
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Sorry for the news,,, My wife and I were missing you a lot!!! Keep posting, keep sailing, keep living!!!
I will
Someone once told that if you can solve your problems with money, you have no problems! You have your health, you have everything! All the best to you in all your future endeavors!
Thanks for updating your followers your integrity keeps shining through and I truly believe that you will be rewarded in the end thanks again
I appreciate that!
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I have really enjoyed all your videos. I wish you fair winds and following seas and peace with this whole mess.
Alan, I'm really bummed out for you and your wife. Just brutal! We'll be back to the BVI in for the 3rd time in March. You've been such a source of information and inspiration. Sendng you nothing but love and support. Cheers!
I’ve been an insurance agent for 36 years and I’ve been worried about your loss. I hope your carrier gets their act together so you can make sound decisions moving forward. Glad to hear you’re going to keep making YT videos.
Selling your boat breaks our hearts but we completely understand. We look forward to your next chapter.
Thank you
Completely understand your decision. You have been raked over the coals with this process. Sad it happened, hope you can wrangle some sort of settlement with insurance and with the salvage bandits. I hope you go for another Wandering Hillbilly sometime, you learned so much about what makes a great cruising catamaran from the first one I'm sure you could end up with a superlative Wandering Hillbilly on the next one.
Me too friend
Alan-MOST (but not all) insurance companies have ONE mission-to figure out how NOT to pay! The same insurance issues are happening in the RV world as with boating-and hiring a lawyer seems to be the only thing insurance companies are afraid of! Best of luck in this adventure I look forward to whatever you post in the future!
Thanks for your words
My wife and I just returned from our annual seven day cruise around the BVI‘s. I’ve shared your videos with friends and family for several years. Passing Nanny, I turned and tipped my cap to you because I can imagine the pain and challenges you’ve gone through. Last year’s trip where we were able to share in the opening of Marina Cay with you was a memorable time. I will keep on following you and look forward to learning about the rail trip across Canada! I know I will see you again in the BVI’s! Until then…lots of 🏝️love to you🙏🏻
So Sorry Alan but certainly understand. You and your family are a Class Act and we look forward to future adventures by train, land, and sea!!
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There is a lot to be said for chartering vs. owning. (I speak as the owner of a 44' monohull. Ka-ching, ka-ching.) That said, owning your own boat is like having a child. She is a living entity. You feel her, communicate with her, and are one with her when on the water. I share your distress, and wish you, and Hillbilly, a full recovery. And, I patiently await your next episode.
Like a child…thanka
While not on the water…my wife and I went through similar frustrations with insurance company on our 40’ Class A Motorcoach. Ended up paying out of pocket…….We KNOw your PAIN….But move on. Can’t let it keep you down. You’re doing the right thing. Best of luck. You’re an inspiration on how to hold your head up high.
Thank you friend
As a fellow boater, I feel your pain. I hate that this happened to you and your beautiful boat. I really miss your videos of your adventures in the BVI. They always reminded me of my first sailing trip through the BVI. Wishing you and your wife the best and hope we see you back on the water soon! I can tell it’s where you were meant to be.
*Virtual Hug* When bad things happen to GOOD people most definitely applies to this tragedy. My deepest sympathy to you Alan, and your lovely wife and family. This may bring little consolation, but at least the Wandering Hillbilly (Aquila 54) will live on forever, in the wonderful videos you produced from your past adventures. They may be too painful to watch at this time. But one day, they will bring back cherished memories of happier times. Blessings to you and your family, Alan.
Thank you so much
Excited to see your adventures and I know everything happens for a reason so want to see what comes next, I am sure it will be wonderful. Stay the course my friend.
I hope so!
So sorry to hear this. We have a 44 power cat and had an incident (while on the hard) and now entering litigation with the insurer. Sad that the beauty of our passion of boating, can be tainted by the greed of insurance companies. Best of luck with your future adventures. My wife and I have really enjoyed watching your videos.
Man, I'm sad that this has happened to you. I definitely went through depression when I sold my boat. Watching you'll renewed my love and spirit for boating. Hope this doesn't dull you love for the open breezes. A fan, Warren G
Thanks for the update. Very interested in hearing the full insurance drama for my own education.
You’ll hear it all
We live right by Bradford Marine....5 minutes from our house! You're in good hands there, as you know. Tough call, but seems like the right one at this point. Cheers to the next adventure! Hillbilly will return!
Yes we will!
This is so sad and I'm so sorry. 😪
I missed your videos. My wife and I have been to a lot of the islands you've shown. It brought back many great memories. Thank you.
More to come!
The next big adventure is right around the corner. I see a giant RV with a crazy paint package in your near future. The "Rolling Hillbilly?"
The wandering hillbilly doesn’t just wander in the water right???
@@johnmacgugan What I would really like to see is a new more modest Wandering Hillbilly that explores the Exumas.
I so love the positive tone you have on your channel, in spite of gut-wrenching life experiences. Your fellow Omaha fans are rooting for ya!
Sad indeed! I am here in the FLL area. Best of luck and look forward to more videos in the future. You will be back on the water again soon enough. It will be interesting to see the vessel you decide on.
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I can say I feel your pain, but that’s just words, hearing you talk about the pain of dealing with this whole issue is unbelievable. I had to give up boating due to my wife’s health and was enjoying boating again through this channel. Best of luck with how this continues to unfold.
Appreciate you
Really sorry to hear this. You have been such an inspiration to me. My wife and I did a Moorings charter last December and are returning in May with my kids. We will continue to look forward to you videos regardless of what you post. Wishing you the very best.
That is awesome!
God bless you and your family. And thank you for the joy you gave us with your channel letting us follow along your adventure.
Thanks for watching!
I am sorry you are not getting communication from your insurance company, I spent 25+ years in the Insurance claims industry, and the MOST important thing to ensure every party at ease is personal communication and details. It is sad that you are going through this!
It’s very frustrating. Thanks
Thank you for the update. I know this has been a hard journey. And yes we have been praying for guidance for you and your wife as you navigate this very rough water....
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the update - very sorry to hear about the situation and ultimate decision. I just got back from an 8 day sailing charter in the BVI (after many from St. Marten over the past years) and I leveraged a lot of your past videos, advice, and suggestions. It's a stark lesson that everything is not all unicorns and sunshine when owning/operating a boat in paradise. I hope you can eventually get past this and get back on the water. All the best.
Thank you!!!
We just got back from the BVIs on a MarineMax trip to Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, etc. It was absolutely incredible, and your videos helped me a ton in my Captaining. Thank you for all you’ve done!!!! 😎
You’re welcome
My heart breaks for you and your wife. I am so sorry you are having to deal with these insurance companies. They only way they will listen is if you sue them. It's what I had to do to get anything (not boat related) from them. I am happy to hear you are considering a Hillbilly 2 boat. The first one was an accident at no fault your own. I love seeing your cruise videos and hope to see a new one with you buying a new boat. Take care and have faith. I have faith in you.
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Alan, thank you so much for being real and vulnerable. Your viewers appreciate knowing what it’s really like to go through all this stuff. I’m so sorry for the loss of the Hillbilly but I know you’ll find your next dream boat. Please keep on keepin’ on!
✌️
I will
I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. Best wishes for the future.
Appreciate it
Glad to see you back here!! Hillbilly 2.0 or not, take us on your upcoming adventures!! Sending you both healing love and peace🥰🙏💖✨️🙏🥰💖✨️
Peace to you
God is good all the time. Heartbreaking to hear the troubles y'all are going through. Honestly, if you just made videos on your back porch, we'll watch every one. Best wishes for future endeavors, Carlos and Mandy in Bama.
Hah. Thanks
Thank you for the update Alan. So sorry for your loss and what you are going through with the insurance and salvage companies. You have done so much good and inspired many people to live a better life and please keep those facts in mind as you go through these issues. Please guard your health and all the best for your future endeavors.
I am so sorry to hear this. I love watching ALL of your videos about you and the BVI. God Bless and wish the best of luck in the future.
Thank you friend
I can sense your frustration and disappointment rightfully so. I hope the next chapter brings you and your family much joy.
I hope so too!
I had the exact same experience with an insurer. I was told that if I want compensation, I have no choice but to file a lawsuit.
what insurance co?
All will be named soon
All my best wishes and love, see you guys on the water when the time is right, Mitch.
Thanks Mitch
We stopped cruising in 2016. I never quit thinking about how much fun it was.
THANK YOU for the video update ❤
You are so welcome!
Amazing how quickly life can change. Your video shows your heavy heart.
You come across as a strong and determined person and good luck with the legal actions.
Wow, thank you
Just the other day I was thinking about you and yours. I went to the Miami boat show and one of the boats had an engine failure and called out a Pan Pan to get towed in by a Salvage Co. A few days later this boat was seized. Come to find out the company had to pay 40% of the value of the vessel to the Salvage Co. To get the vessel unseized. This has been a maritime law that goes back long ago. I call it legalized Piracy. I'm glad you're going to put together a video that tells your story about the ordeal. I'm sure it will raise some eyebrows. Good luck with this hellish ordeal. Your upcoming trip is something I thought about.
Matt Meyer from Big Springs NE.
Our thoughs are with you from Prince Edward Island, Canada Bless you and your Wife.
Thank you
They always say when you get thrown from the horse, you get back up, brush yourself off, and get back in the saddle. Sounds like you’re on the right track. Keep doing what you’re doing and remember that insurance companies are in the business to make money. I love your channel and watching your journeys. You won’t be fully happy until you are back at the helm. Praying for you and your wife during this trying time.
Thanks friend
Good to see you back. Stay positive. Thanks for all you do!
Sorry to hear the almost final outcome. Sounds like bad faith on the part of your insurance company.
I really enjoyed your behind the curtain looks into boating, and believe me I’ve looked at every catamaran 70’ to 80’ and they are impressive. I’ve decided that a catamaran doesn’t really fit my projected needs and have narrowed it down to an explorer yacht with trans Atlantic (possibly Pacific) capabilities. But, that doesn’t mean I haven’t learned some valuable information from your adventures and boat ownership.
I really appreciate the effort you put into producing the videos. Hope you get back on that horse in the future, and know that you’ll be a wiser and more knowledgeable captain from your experiences with the Hillbilly.
Thanks again (that train trip sounds interesting, I’ve actually been looking into some trips in a private rail car).
Fair winds.
My heart is breaking for you, the pain is clear from your facial expressions, take care, this too shall pass
We love you!
How sad Allan, after chartering in the BVI for many years your adventures kept us going. Will look forward to all your future work and hope to see you back on the water soon. Perhaps you could broaden your chartering to other parts of the world. I am sure there would be a great following for such a channel. Good luck.
Thanks 👍
Man, so sorry to see you go through this heartache. My wife and I are think g of you guys and hope for the best.
“This too shall pass.” Glad to see you back!
Stay strong. You all have been an inspiration for so many.
Sad day. Best wishes for new adventures.
Totally get it. Good to see you. Good things are coming in the future😊
So Sorry to hear. Loved your videos & you can see in them you loved your boat. Good LUCK Buddy.
Thanks for the updates and look forward to future vids. Peace from Canada.
Thanks for the update
No problem 👍
Thank you in advance for keeping the lessons learned flowing -very valuable to hear what you’re finding to other big cat owners that have been lucky or enough not to have this happen to them yet!
Glad it was helpful!
Glad to hear that you and all family is fine!!! Had been thinking that something bad happened during your hiatus from updates. Sorry to hear about your yacht situation. Cannot wait for your future BVI vids but I am very excited about your trip across Canada as I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 👍🏻
So sorry to hear. I feel for you and your family. Good luck and I'll be watching!
Tha ks
Love watching all of your videos. They have been an inspiration for us to do something similar.
Wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Your an awesome man stay strong my friend ❤
Thank you again for always sharing your experiences with us. So many of us have lived vicariously through you and your videos. It was sad to see what you and your family have had to go through with the end of TWH1, and I'm sure we've only seen a small portion of how it has affected you all. On a lighter note I'm (and no way am I alone) excited to hear that a TWH2 may be in the future at some point. As always I wish you and your family all the best, and a big thank you for letting us all tag along on the journey!
Oh all the feels, thanks for the update and love hearing you’re not done yet. you are awesome and I know there are such great things in store and we’re excited to be part of it, sending hugs
Thank you
I’m so sorry! We had the pleasure of meeting you at the marine max event in June 2023. We were there because of your wonderful videos. One of our best trips ever. We are going with my son and his family next year, hope to make it a yearly thing! You have been a true blessing to us and so many others! Look forward to what’s next.
Sorry to hear about your loss, I really appreciated your videos about your travels through the BVI. I am from South Africa, so had to clue what that BVI stand for, so after a few videos you let it slip what it stands for, so you also gave me a geographical lesson. May The LORD BLESS you and the family and that your dreams been fulfilled again. Andre Pieterse.
Thank you Andre!
Love my brother. I hope everything gets resolved soon.
Just seen your video I'm sad for you and family it was so much fun seeing you and your family having so much fun I know it's going to be hard to get the money back but they can't take the memories you created I pray to God you get back all you deserve to do it again prayers are with you and your family
Thanks!
Welcome back Alan, you were missed!
So sorry to hear this - loved your boat and adventures! Just hoping for you that it is true that good people win out in the end.
You have had so many great adventures and been an inspiration to many. Watching your videos was always such a bright spot in my day. Heartbreaking what happened and maddening that it's so difficult with insurance etc. when you need them the most. You have a lot of people pulling for you. Hang in there and count me among the many that are looking forward to happier times for The Wandering Hillbilly!
Thank you for the update. And sorry for both the loss of the boat and negative comments. I appreciate that you’re willing to share so much. And I am one who doesn’t believe you owe the rest of us anything.
Sad day for sure but you it seems like you did everything I would have done in the same circumstances. I've been boating for over 40 years and you took precautions but stuff just happens sometimes. The water is a powerful thing with a mind of it's own. Sorry for the loss but hey adventure can be difficult. God Bless!
Excited for you to start your new chapter. One day I trust you’ll look back at this and be thankful for everything that transpired. The Wandering Hillbilly’s real message was about inspiration, fun, and the possibility of dreams coming true. And that message can’t be sunk or grounded or f’d over by insurance.
We are so thankful for your channel, my family and I get stuck watching your adventures over and over again. Good things happen for good people and you and your family will prevail in the end of all this. We look forward to any content you produce and will be looking forward to your next adventures!
Your videos have been such an inspiration. Keep your head up and this will pass.
I’m truly sorry for your loss. You have as good an attitude about it as could be possible. Living to tell the tale and more to come.
Bravo - Bon courage sir
Stay positive Alan. Sorry to hear of the news. You have given so much to the community via your videos and sharing of all your wonderful trips. Can't wait to hear of the future adventures! Please continue to share the lessons... and experience gained from the event. It helps us ALL to learn as mariners. THANK-YOU!!!
Thank you, I will
So happy to hear from you again! I'm having an insurance issue myself, with my house, so I feel your pain. Best of luck!
Sad to hear this news. Hoping and wishing you a bright future. Will be missing your adventures and looking for you back on the water
Thanks
wow, that is nuts that they would not even send their own adjustor!
Crazy
Bro, I truly feel for you as the pain and heartache of this ordeal is obvious in your demeanor even after "taking some time to heal". Praying that you and your wife get some positive resolution soon and looking forward to seeing your next adventure(s). Keep up with the BVIs at least until me and my wife can join you guys on a future flotilla!
Thanks for the update. You can post any video you want on your channel. I'm still gonna watch them cause you're so genuine. Best of luck to you and the wandering hillbilly.✌🏼
One of the things I love about this channel, besides the adventures you share is your transparency. Thanks for thanking your bad times to use them as teaching tools for others. The future is bright for you, your wife and family. No matter what your decision is regarding getting a new boat I will continue to follow this channel. Blessings to you and the family.
My gut is wrenched hearing the news. SO sorry it’s been so hard. We’re still here Alan, and I look forward to future updates.
Thanks buddy
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, it was such a great adventure to end as it did, but that is life. I will be sending prayers and good karma your way that things will end up in your favor. Yes Please video your adventures in your Canadian Rail trip, I have been thinking of the same adventure. Keep a stiff upper lip, you got this!!
Stay positive! It will all work out! 💥🙏💥
Wow, my heart breaks. Thank you for the ride and I truly hope there is a Hillbilly Two. Best of Luck.
WOW - you put sooo much heart and soul into the Hillbilly and your channel and videos. You have helped so many people (including myself) with Charter tips and boating tips by sharing your experience. Then also - a year younger next year. After seeing and hearing your life changing video, I too made changes. I just purchased a cabin cruiser as a weekender on a local lake to use as a second home to get my wife up to speed on boat living. Love your positive attitude and advice. As one chapter closes, another opens. Cheers Captain!!
Cheers to you!
Sorry for all the issues you've had, I hope you get it all sorted soon.
Good luck Alan!
Prayers comin at you!!
Thank you