I agree with the others - very nice episode. Your discomfort early on was very apparent so nice to see you both happy now. I think both you and Seawind have benefited substantially from your collaboration and the honest transparency speaks well for both you and the company.
Non sailor here enjoying your content - finding it fascinating how you live & maintain your floating home. You two are the best at keeping it real! Vicariously watching your channel!
I think after watching this journey, my takeaways are: 1. Any new boat comes with personal growing pains (owners learning how the whole boat works including sailing and systems) 2. When you take ownership of a new boat that is within the first 10 models made, you are basically a test pilot for the company. When you make something for the first time, there are issues that cannot be foreseen. 3. Seawind has/is addressing all concerns, which is all you can ask from a company. To finish this windbagging comment... I think I would either buy a (newer) used boat and hope there aren't hidden issues(not likely). Or buy a new boat that is well into the production run. It's been fun watching an honest take on this experience, thanks for bringing us along!
Those first couple of months were stressful for us all, lol! Seriously, I was concerned for you that the boat seemed to be a big let down. Of course, learning a whole new boat and a caramaran vs mono hull clearly came into play, but some of the issues, like making water, looked so frustrating and endless. Over a relatively short period of time, though, your vast boating and sailing experience took over and you were both able to flatten the learning curve. Boy, the difference a year makes! Now, it's lovely to see your confidence and love of the lifestyle you've chosen. As you say, there will always be problems to deal with, but the big shakedown is over and you're well-prepared (I think) to handle what may lay ahead. It is a great joy to watch your journey. Many thanks, Lauren 😊
Thank you Lauren. The beginning was so overwhelming and there was a lot to learn and a lot that kept failing, and often just hunting down the problem was the most stressful and time consuming part. Now we feel so much more confident with her. It’s been a rollercoaster but we’ve gotten there!
Sailing Into Freedon Episode 46 and Episode 47 (skip to the charts and math) has done the work. Math with honest numbers doesn't lie. Plucky is a smart fellow. Something he does his best to hide.
Awesome episode! I am a non-sailer living in the NW corner of Montana USA. I have never been on a sail boat After watching your episode for the last year, I have fallen in love with your lifestyle. You guys have been honest and clear about both the joys and heartaches of owning a new catamaran. Thanks again for your honesty and for letting me tag along. 😊
If you really want to sail, I would advise starting in a dingy. It is far less forgiving than a big boat and you really learn. How to balance the boat, balance the sails and set them properly. Small changes show in how it sails immediately.
I wish to thank you for the ups and downs of owning a new vessel. As a non sailor, and having my curiosity peaked. It's been eye-opening of what you need to be comfortable with and ensuring critical thinking is the most important part of owning or sailing. I'm glad you both are loving and enjoying Ruby Rose 2. She is a beautiful vessel.
"New boat" episodes like this are very valuable. Hearing the love/hate relationships & how they resolve give great insight into both the "new" boat & the owners sailing them. Also important is how the manufacturer handles the complaint list. I'm following 4 other sailing/motoring channels with owners at various points along the journey, Sailing Doodles ( new boat delivered), Nautistyles ( boat being built), Sailing Uma (DYI total refit) & SV Delos ( from mono to cat, helping with build). Seeing how you are handling things will allow me to do some comparisons with the others. Thanks for an insightful video.
As a long time viewer and non-sailor I have noticed the change in Theresa. After the anchor didn’t hold for sure, I could see the stress in both of you but especially her. I’m happy for you that most of the growing pains are gone. I do think because of your platform you might be getting better responses and help but that’s been that way for a long time for a lot a of people. Sometimes it really is all about who you know. It may not be fair but no one said life was fair.
Yeah I do agree, everyone wants our boat to be perfect and us to be happy with her, so I’m sure that’s played in our favour- but we also have several WhatsApp groups with other 1370 owners, most of whom are our Patrons, and they have also had largely excellent service (although the brokers sometimes muddy the waters because they’re usually in charge of warranty issues).
Nick and Terysa, VERY WELL DONE! Getting used to a new boat reminds me of my days in the USNavy as an Aviation Electrician. Whenever I transfered to a new platform (Aircraft) a learning curve ensued, in this instance it was substancial. For a technician to get completely comfortable in troubleshooting all of the aircraft electrical/electronic systems, used to both control and fight the platform, would take an average of about two years. That left anywhere from one year to 1.5 years before it was time to transfer, hopefully, to a squadron of the same platform. I see an analogy with you learning RR2 during shakedown. It has been most interesting watching you two figure all of these problems out and then affecting the resolutions. Keep the videos rolling and thanks for inviting us along. Be safe and enjoy your sailing aboard this magnificient catamaran.
Brilllllliant RR2 - never thought you've held anything back about Seawind - always very candid coupled with your high EQ to problem solve. Thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍
So happy for you and the boat maker. Seems like it was 90% early adopter issues. Remembering your videos of selecting your boat and sailing a smaller one in Australia, it feels you nailed it.
For past few months I was telling my wife that my fav sailing content creators were seem to be nagging constantly for click bait. Apparently you weren't and all that was warranted. I am glad you finally fall in love with RR2. Happy sailing.
I didn't know much about you beyond the sailing when i first statred following your channel but after your episodes in Vietnam, i have no questions whatsoever about your integrity. It just doesn't cross my mind. I am so glad to see you bringing everything into form now. Looking forward to your explorations.
Learn something from every episode…I feel you are so honest with every detail, good and bad…as is everything in life you have to figure it out and drive on…
You dont speak english..that is very noticable..in your word usage..you service a car..not a human..so brush up on your english speaking skill set.....😅
You dont speak english..that is very noticable..in your word usage..you service a car..not a human..so brush up on your english speaking skill set.....😅..you just keep it simple..when you dont speak english..nice to see you two so healthy and happy..the end..until you learn proper word useage in the english language..because your statement is a turn off...and very strange thing to say..so you seem wierd..because you dont speak english..you tried to be nice..but the wrong words to use......
Any time you buy a new design there is always going to be issuers that the designer and manufacture had not considered. Modern equipment is so complex there are bound to be some issuers at first. Now that most of them are worked out it is time to sail and find out how well the fixes work and hold up. Keep up the good work.
It's marvellous how you are determined to live your truth and share your experiences... we're grateful for your candor. Live hard and prosper dear people. Best wishes from the Auckland, NZ landlubbers :- ) xx
I could tell there was times when it looked and sounded like ya'll was hating your Decision on getting the Seawind boat 🚢. But I could also see it was that ya'll had to learn how to sail a cat. What I have ben the Most Impressed with is Seawind fixing the things that that was wrong with the boat 🚢. Unlike other Manufacturers like lagoon and leopard who fight there Customers every step on Warranty work. That there is one of the Biggest take aways for me. And for me when I was watching all the different cats ya'll went on and there pro's and cons, One; ya'll Chose seawind. And Seawind and has Standed behind there Product and you. That there is what makes a Great Company and a Great Product. So I want to say,Thank You, for taking the time and for taking us along on your journey. So until next time, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii. Who knows, maybe I will see your sails ⛵️ on the Horizon someday from our lanai. Aloha and cheers 🍻
Thank you for this episode! Your honesty on the learning curves you have experienced is priceless! Glad you are both loving your boat, and most of the issues found have been resolved. Cheers!
Watching you gush about how much you love your boat was definitely not boring. It's such a relief to see you finally loving this boat as I had hoped you would when you first got her. Now looking forward to watching you sail to, and hang out in, all the beautiful places of the world we can only experience through channels like yours.
Great episode.."as a platform, there is no way we would go back to living in a monohull". They say catamarans are more comfortable and like floating mobile flats/condo. I'd love to see an episode done on livability as it compares to a monohull and a flat. Compare and contrast. Galley function and ease, bathroom function and space, comfort versus pain in the ass, storage space and functionality. What is gained or lost over a monohull and what is the same or a lot less than an actual flat. Then do one for actual sailing performance, ease or lack of of handling sails vs monohulls, pointing angle comparisons, docking, mooring, anchoring, overall boat speeds, ride and comfort.
Monos v cats should be compared $ for $ not ft for ft. This leads to a different appreciation of pros & cons as an equal price mono is substantially longer than a cat. This means the mono is often equal speed and space, but cats are no heeling, shallow draught and easier to dock. Monos are best for people with limited sailing ability.
@@jimconner1028 so for example, for slightly less than a new Seawind 1370 you could purchase a Hanse 588. I am not in any way advocating for Hanse but the boats would probably perform broadly similarly with equivalent sail wardrobes. If you look at the living space a 58 foot mono offers, then it's not much smaller if any, though the cat has the bridge deck with big windows which many prefer. I have a 60ft mono which is only 15 tons lightship. It has a 60 ft waterline and a small rig. We outperform quick cats frequently, especially beam and close reaching where catamarans are a little scary.
There is no way you two are told to moderate anything... I doubt your ethics would allow it... Apart from being really fun people... You two are honest... Even when it all turned to custard when you dragged anchor and there were tears, you exposed yourselves... Heart wrenching stuff... Breaking a new boat in, is a journey, a challenge, a calling of endurance... You survived all that, including the building process... Don't even mention covid... I think you are better people than I... And in all of that, you got married... Hats off to you, and to Sea Wind for their commitment to getting it right...
Remembering previous occasions when you started getting communication between forward area to the helm station have you ever thought of headset just like Red Seas
Love your videos and the boat is beautiful. Good to see you are sounding better. Hope you will have tons of fun in the med. I am now getting my captain's license for 24m and under in part because of your videos. Hope to see you on the water next summer.
We have been following you for quite a while and think your videos are well done and informative. We just got back from the Annapolis sailboat show (we keep our mono in Annapolis) and had a nice tour and talk with the new owners of hull #6 of the 1370. It was really nice to see the boat in person and now have a better understanding of the boat as we watch your adventures.
I don't know why you, or other channels bother with keyboard warriors, just ignore them. I do appreciate that you commented on my hate for smokers comment but that was not about you just a rant about my experiences. I appreciate your channel and what it shows about boat life. Thanks.
This was an excellent episode! It's so awesome to see how you've been able to overcome the many challenges you've faced and are now absolutely loving RR2 and life in general. Thank you for always "keeping it real", even when some viewers were jumping on you for what they perceived as you being "ungrateful" somehow or permanently miserable with your life choices. I'd be negative too if I bought a new boat and it didn't have safe, clean drinking water! lol Loved your "naughty toddler" comparison 😆Looking forward to your upcoming adventures!
Small pennants on the hull safety rails would allow you to see wind direction and gusts whilst still looking aft away from the instruments. Like... Some 4wd have flexi marker sticks to mark below eye line projections when parking. By just using a single dagger board you can reduce drag and increase safety as if its on the side that would lift ....less remains in the water as the hull lifts ... So it slips and the downside is less likely to dig in and create a knock down.
First I'd heard about washing the boat with rain capture to the tanks... makes perfect sense, and certainly accounts for the issues you've seen. Glad you worked it out. Looking forward to the energy management episode. Keep on sailing :D
Forthright and objective. At the start, you didn't know what you did't know and based your opinion on your prejudices. Sharing your learned experiences go so far toward helping the rest of us on Seawinds and any other boat. Well done. Thank you.
Great follow up video, questions were answered. TY Y’all had so many complications. All is well now (basil?) and the bright side Nick discovered Sarongs. ❤❤
So happy to see you emerge from the stormy times, you guys seemed so miserable with all the drama imposed by your boat issues. The fun returns as you have resolved most of the problems and you can just go back to being the great sailors and people that you are. Sea Wind Ruby Rose 2 can now begin to affirm why you chose her.🐬🐬
It’s so good to see you both in a happy place with your boat. You both looked so miserable and unhappy not so long ago that I often wondered when we would see the episode titled pulling the plug. Glad you are on the right heading.
We loved our 1160 , last boat Built in Australia it’s a great Machine, had a sarca bit every time , maybe it was a dud individual anchor a few degrees cut wrong ? , We found the hardest thing was knowing when to reef and keeping an eye on the wind strength because it never seemed like you needed to reef until the boat got twitchy , and getting that square cut sail through the lazy jacks was a pain in the arse when raising , until I figured out it’s easy to get the square cut top back edge through the lazy jacks before raising the anchor , I thought close quarter handling was great !! I just had the 3ym20’s but with those gori props those little motors shoved it around no problems anyway best luck thanks for your nice video. Yes I totally agree catching it by the tail is so easy …. No one tells you !!
No more problems than I would expect, bearing in mind that your boat is almost a prototype. Add in the bought in systems that should have worked, the annoying, petty problems that make all the difference and it's par for the course. The important point is that the supplier has worked to resolve and not walked away.
That helm position is the one thing I do not love about this vessel. As a future buyer (getting closer) I really worry about this item. Hate I missed the annapolis show, but hope to get on one of these soon.
Perhaps you meant you are somewhat concerned for Nick and Terysa in the long term? Remember that they chose every detail concerning this S/V. If the helm position worries you on a boat not yours ...well...consider that this lifestyle is definitely not for everyone.
Oh I know. It seems to be the way with a lot of our issues. Our main sail got stuck up the mast because a tiny grub screw backed out due to no loctite. Caused no end of problems. Similar chain of events with our watermaker.
First few months new boat all about getting to ken her, then finding your sealegs again. understanding the systems the boat. But when I saw you smiling again you got it. I loved the way you just told us all it can be crappy then get worse but you adapted and over came. With nick beeeeeping all over the world. HAHAHA. She is a very good boat. With two very good owners.
I loved the boat as soon as they popped it out of the mold. Those batteries and fire safety is my only concern. Thanks for sharing another chapter. - EZ Was the Sailrite even allow on the boat? 😆
Is was surprised to hear that the rainwater catchment system does not rely on a separate tank. Glad to hear you appreciate your new home. Perhaps a camera under the spreader can help you get an extra option to read the sails while in the cockpit.
Re your anchor, just get rid of it as you want to have faith in your ground tackle. Get a Mantus, or as you are in Turkey a Ultra. Then you will sleep well even in mud. The anchor you have is a plough anchor……they do just that, plough! 👍⛵️
I really enjoyed this episode. Excellent summary of your first year with your new boat. I am an EE so I am looking forward to your analysis of the electrical system and any issues you have had with it. I think an electrical boat is the key to off grid living. Also I remember how hard it was for the two of you to live through the building of Ruby Rose II, going to the factory and not sailing. Looks like you are doing OK now.
I sensed when watching those first episodes that you weren't happy. For me it made them difficult to watch. Good to hear you saying you are happy. Importantly the on screen dynamic is back to normal.
I have, through 40 years of delivering yachts, commisioned a few new builds. I have lost count of how many, but more than ten and less than twenty. I dont think your experience of a new boat was unusual, especially for a new model with a company that is making big changes to its operation. The support you appear to have had from Seawind has been very good. That may be due to the relationship you have with Seawind and your UA-cam channel, or not, but the support is clearly at the better end of the range. Any new boat is going to have multiple issues for at least the first year. Yachts have become too complicated.
I agree, sailors now expect the same comforts as when being at home so essentially you have to duplicate all public infrasructure in one way or the other like a watermaker, a generator forca power plant a.s.o.. Small wonder things are very complex now.
People seem to want a perfect world in what they watch online. If they ran a camera on their own lives it may give them a different perspective. omg if i had gone through some of the issues you did i wouldn’t have been able to release a video as the language would have been far too colorful. Thanks for keeping it real- you def seem happier, healthier. Enjoy RR2 time in Turkey
There has been many times where we couldn’t bring ourselves to pick up the camera because we were just too frustrated or over it. But it’s been so worth it because now we are so happy with our boat and sailing in the med 😊
I'm sold, I like your boat, but nevertheless I'm just glad that your both glad and happy and looking very well together like your having a good time. I wish you guys the very best, and good fun sailing. Love your boat! lol. Love it.
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I agree with the others - very nice episode. Your discomfort early on was very apparent so nice to see you both happy now. I think both you and Seawind have benefited substantially from your collaboration and the honest transparency speaks well for both you and the company.
I think the best thing about this season has been watching you two come back together tight as a couple and get your sparkle back with each other. 😊
Non sailor here enjoying your content - finding it fascinating how you live & maintain your floating home. You two are the best at keeping it real! Vicariously watching your channel!
I love that Nick admits to being a drama queen. Another great episode. Thanks!
I don't think being a drama queen is his true nature. Although I do think he's miserable now.
I enjoyed your statement that Ruby Rose 2 "has gone from a naughty toddler to a grown woman"
Perfect description of a new boat with “naughty toddler” 😂
I think after watching this journey, my takeaways are:
1. Any new boat comes with personal growing pains (owners learning how the whole boat works including sailing and systems)
2. When you take ownership of a new boat that is within the first 10 models made, you are basically a test pilot for the company. When you make something for the first time, there are issues that cannot be foreseen.
3. Seawind has/is addressing all concerns, which is all you can ask from a company.
To finish this windbagging comment... I think I would either buy a (newer) used boat and hope there aren't hidden issues(not likely).
Or buy a new boat that is well into the production run.
It's been fun watching an honest take on this experience, thanks for bringing us along!
Those first couple of months were stressful for us all, lol! Seriously, I was concerned for you that the boat seemed to be a big let down. Of course, learning a whole new boat and a caramaran vs mono hull clearly came into play, but some of the issues, like making water, looked so frustrating and endless. Over a relatively short period of time, though, your vast boating and sailing experience took over and you were both able to flatten the learning curve. Boy, the difference a year makes! Now, it's lovely to see your confidence and love of the lifestyle you've chosen. As you say, there will always be problems to deal with, but the big shakedown is over and you're well-prepared (I think) to handle what may lay ahead. It is a great joy to watch your journey. Many thanks, Lauren 😊
Thank you Lauren. The beginning was so overwhelming and there was a lot to learn and a lot that kept failing, and often just hunting down the problem was the most stressful and time consuming part. Now we feel so much more confident with her. It’s been a rollercoaster but we’ve gotten there!
Sailing Into Freedon Episode 46 and Episode 47 (skip to the charts and math) has done the work. Math with honest numbers doesn't lie. Plucky is a smart fellow. Something he does his best to hide.
Excellent episode. Straight forward and honest as we have become accustomed to with you both. Thanks.
Awesome episode! I am a non-sailer living in the NW corner of Montana USA. I have never been on a sail boat
After watching your episode for the last year, I have fallen in love with your lifestyle.
You guys have been honest and clear about both the joys and heartaches of owning a new catamaran.
Thanks again for your honesty and for letting me tag along. 😊
If you really want to sail, I would advise starting in a dingy. It is far less forgiving than a big boat and you really learn. How to balance the boat, balance the sails and set them properly. Small changes show in how it sails immediately.
I wish to thank you for the ups and downs of owning a new vessel. As a non sailor, and having my curiosity peaked. It's been eye-opening of what you need to be comfortable with and ensuring critical thinking is the most important part of owning or sailing. I'm glad you both are loving and enjoying Ruby Rose 2. She is a beautiful vessel.
"New boat" episodes like this are very valuable. Hearing the love/hate relationships & how they resolve give great insight into both the "new" boat & the owners sailing them. Also important is how the manufacturer handles the complaint list. I'm following 4 other sailing/motoring channels with owners at various points along the journey, Sailing Doodles ( new boat delivered), Nautistyles ( boat being built), Sailing Uma (DYI total refit) & SV Delos ( from mono to cat, helping with build). Seeing how you are handling things will allow me to do some comparisons with the others. Thanks for an insightful video.
Hi. After many years of watching numerous sailing channels on UA-cam I’ve dropped them all, except for you. You always keep it real. Thanks. 😊
Oh wow thank you! 🙏
As a long time viewer and non-sailor I have noticed the change in Theresa. After the anchor didn’t hold for sure, I could see the stress in both of you but especially her. I’m happy for you that most of the growing pains are gone. I do think because of your platform you might be getting better responses and help but that’s been that way for a long time for a lot a of people. Sometimes it really is all about who you know. It may not be fair but no one said life was fair.
Yeah I do agree, everyone wants our boat to be perfect and us to be happy with her, so I’m sure that’s played in our favour- but we also have several WhatsApp groups with other 1370 owners, most of whom are our Patrons, and they have also had largely excellent service (although the brokers sometimes muddy the waters because they’re usually in charge of warranty issues).
Love the deep dive into your new project. You guys never disappoint with your honesty and integrity. Thanks
Nick and Terysa, VERY WELL DONE! Getting used to a new boat reminds me of my days in the USNavy as an Aviation Electrician. Whenever I transfered to a new platform (Aircraft) a learning curve ensued, in this instance it was substancial. For a technician to get completely comfortable in troubleshooting all of the aircraft electrical/electronic systems, used to both control and fight the platform, would take an average of about two years. That left anywhere from one year to 1.5 years before it was time to transfer, hopefully, to a squadron of the same platform. I see an analogy with you learning RR2 during shakedown. It has been most interesting watching you two figure all of these problems out and then affecting the resolutions. Keep the videos rolling and thanks for inviting us along. Be safe and enjoy your sailing aboard this magnificient catamaran.
Brilllllliant RR2 - never thought you've held anything back about Seawind - always very candid coupled with your high EQ to problem solve. Thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍
So happy for you and the boat maker. Seems like it was 90% early adopter issues. Remembering your videos of selecting your boat and sailing a smaller one in Australia, it feels you nailed it.
Your honesty and candor with your followers has always been appreciated.
For past few months I was telling my wife that my fav sailing content creators were seem to be nagging constantly for click bait. Apparently you weren't and all that was warranted. I am glad you finally fall in love with RR2. Happy sailing.
Wow man. I have been trouble shooting equipment for my entire life. You did a great job learning. Kudos
Its nice to see Seawind have followed and helped you on your new journey, its in their interest from a commercial standpoint to continue.
VERY fair, open and seemingly very honest opinions - great episode, thank you
I didn't know much about you beyond the sailing when i first statred following your channel but after your episodes in Vietnam, i have no questions whatsoever about your integrity. It just doesn't cross my mind. I am so glad to see you bringing everything into form now. Looking forward to your explorations.
Learn something from every episode…I feel you are so honest with every detail, good and bad…as is everything in life you have to figure it out and drive on…
Oh wow very nice to see you both washed and serviced neatly, pls maintain.
Serviced? 😊😊
Seriously?
You dont speak english..that is very noticable..in your word usage..you service a car..not a human..so brush up on your english speaking skill set.....😅
You dont speak english..that is very noticable..in your word usage..you service a car..not a human..so brush up on your english speaking skill set.....😅..you just keep it simple..when you dont speak english..nice to see you two so healthy and happy..the end..until you learn proper word useage in the english language..because your statement is a turn off...and very strange thing to say..so you seem wierd..because you dont speak english..you tried to be nice..but the wrong words to use......
Any time you buy a new design there is always going to be issuers that the designer and manufacture had not considered. Modern equipment is so complex there are bound to be some issuers at first. Now that most of them are worked out it is time to sail and find out how well the fixes work and hold up. Keep up the good work.
It's marvellous how you are determined to live your truth and share your experiences... we're grateful for your candor. Live hard and prosper dear people. Best wishes from the Auckland, NZ landlubbers :- ) xx
I could tell there was times when it looked and sounded like ya'll was hating your Decision on getting the Seawind boat 🚢. But I could also see it was that ya'll had to learn how to sail a cat.
What I have ben the Most Impressed with is Seawind fixing the things that that was wrong with the boat 🚢.
Unlike other Manufacturers like lagoon and leopard who fight there Customers every step on Warranty work.
That there is one of the Biggest take aways for me.
And for me when I was watching all the different cats ya'll went on and there pro's and cons, One; ya'll Chose seawind. And Seawind and has Standed behind there Product and you. That there is what makes a Great Company and a Great Product.
So I want to say,Thank You, for taking the time and for taking us along on your journey.
So until next time, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii. Who knows, maybe I will see your sails ⛵️ on the Horizon someday from our lanai.
Aloha and cheers 🍻
I love how you guys communicate and breakdown issues to find the reason and resolution.
For me, it usually takes two seasons (Lake Ontario) for me to become fully acclimated to a new boat.
Really nice seeing you too back together laughing and enjoying eachothers company. I was worried something wasn’t quite right
Beautiful episode… Thank You!
Classic Ruby Rose content...have always loved your talkies...great to see the spark back and the glint in your eyes 🤟😎
Yes love a talkie! We should do more.
I have always appreciated your frankness. Thank you both !
Thank you for this episode! Your honesty on the learning curves you have experienced is priceless! Glad you are both loving your boat, and most of the issues found have been resolved. Cheers!
It's a good thing that Nick has such an easy going personality.
You honesty is refreshing.
Watching you gush about how much you love your boat was definitely not boring. It's such a relief to see you finally loving this boat as I had hoped you would when you first got her. Now looking forward to watching you sail to, and hang out in, all the beautiful places of the world we can only experience through channels like yours.
Great discussion - thank you.
You can bet that ALL water tanks at Sea Wing are very thoroughly inspected now.
Given where it was built someone probably went off the side of the pier when they figured that out.
Great episode.."as a platform, there is no way we would go back to living in a monohull". They say catamarans are more comfortable and like floating mobile flats/condo. I'd love to see an episode done on livability as it compares to a monohull and a flat. Compare and contrast. Galley function and ease, bathroom function and space, comfort versus pain in the ass, storage space and functionality. What is gained or lost over a monohull and what is the same or a lot less than an actual flat. Then do one for actual sailing performance, ease or lack of of handling sails vs monohulls, pointing angle comparisons, docking, mooring, anchoring, overall boat speeds, ride and comfort.
Monos v cats should be compared $ for $ not ft for ft. This leads to a different appreciation of pros & cons as an equal price mono is substantially longer than a cat. This means the mono is often equal speed and space, but cats are no heeling, shallow draught and easier to dock. Monos are best for people with limited sailing ability.
@@deerfootnz That's the kind of in depth stuff I'd like to see.
@@jimconner1028 so for example, for slightly less than a new Seawind 1370 you could purchase a Hanse 588. I am not in any way advocating for Hanse but the boats would probably perform broadly similarly with equivalent sail wardrobes. If you look at the living space a 58 foot mono offers, then it's not much smaller if any, though the cat has the bridge deck with big windows which many prefer. I have a 60ft mono which is only 15 tons lightship. It has a 60 ft waterline and a small rig. We outperform quick cats frequently, especially beam and close reaching where catamarans are a little scary.
So glad you love your home, I love watching your adventures and your personalities are fun.
you're not the drama queen that I am... Priceless!😀
Im so happy that things have straightened out for you. I was very worried that you were going to regret this purchase.
There is no way you two are told to moderate anything... I doubt your ethics would allow it... Apart from being really fun people... You two are honest... Even when it all turned to custard when you dragged anchor and there were tears, you exposed yourselves... Heart wrenching stuff... Breaking a new boat in, is a journey, a challenge, a calling of endurance... You survived all that, including the building process... Don't even mention covid... I think you are better people than I... And in all of that, you got married... Hats off to you, and to Sea Wind for their commitment to getting it right...
Love you guys, So honest, humble and inspiring
Perfect. Monday morning breakfast watching SRR.
Really enjoyed this weeks video.
Remembering previous occasions when you started getting communication between forward area to the helm station have you ever thought of headset just like Red Seas
Love your videos and the boat is beautiful. Good to see you are sounding better. Hope you will have tons of fun in the med. I am now getting my captain's license for 24m and under in part because of your videos. Hope to see you on the water next summer.
The look on Terysa's face when you made the naughty toddler crack makes me think there are some stories to tell.
There may have been a bit I edited out 😉
We're Hull No. 44 - can't wait, and can't tell you how helpful your videos have been!
Great honest catch up and good to see you have both adjusted and learnt the new boat. Cheers for this update 😊
Great update!
nice to see you solve the majority of the issues!!! Nice to see smiles - there were a few videos where smiles were few and far between.
We have been following you for quite a while and think your videos are well done and informative. We just got back from the Annapolis sailboat show (we keep our mono in Annapolis) and had a nice tour and talk with the new owners of hull #6 of the 1370. It was really nice to see the boat in person and now have a better understanding of the boat as we watch your adventures.
I really appreciate this episode. Thank you!
I don't know why you, or other channels bother with keyboard warriors, just ignore them. I do appreciate that you commented on my hate for smokers comment but that was not about you just a rant about my experiences. I appreciate your channel and what it shows about boat life. Thanks.
Congratulations! You’ve earned it.
Nice Anchorman 2 reference!
Great and objective episode....gracias!🎉
This was an excellent episode! It's so awesome to see how you've been able to overcome the many challenges you've faced and are now absolutely loving RR2 and life in general. Thank you for always "keeping it real", even when some viewers were jumping on you for what they perceived as you being "ungrateful" somehow or permanently miserable with your life choices. I'd be negative too if I bought a new boat and it didn't have safe, clean drinking water! lol Loved your "naughty toddler" comparison 😆Looking forward to your upcoming adventures!
Great video as always. Keep em coming.
Small pennants on the hull safety rails would allow you to see wind direction and gusts whilst still looking aft away from the instruments. Like... Some 4wd have flexi marker sticks to mark below eye line projections when parking.
By just using a single dagger board you can reduce drag and increase safety as if its on the side that would lift ....less remains in the water as the hull lifts ...
So it slips and the downside is less likely to dig in and create a knock down.
Great episode.
First I'd heard about washing the boat with rain capture to the tanks... makes perfect sense, and certainly accounts for the issues you've seen. Glad you worked it out. Looking forward to the energy management episode. Keep on sailing :D
Forthright and objective. At the start, you didn't know what you did't know and based your opinion on your prejudices. Sharing your learned experiences go so far toward helping the rest of us on Seawinds and any other boat. Well done. Thank you.
Great follow up video, questions were answered. TY
Y’all had so many complications. All is well now (basil?) and the bright side Nick discovered Sarongs.
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So happy to see you emerge from the stormy times, you guys seemed so miserable with all the drama imposed by your boat issues. The fun returns as you have resolved most of the problems and you can just go back to being the great sailors and people that you are. Sea Wind Ruby Rose 2 can now begin to affirm why you chose her.🐬🐬
Thanks for the sharing your experience in depth.
OUTSTANDING !
It’s so good to see you both in a happy place with your boat. You both looked so miserable and unhappy not so long ago that I often wondered when we would see the episode titled pulling the plug. Glad you are on the right heading.
Love you Guys ... I truly love how Real you keep it
We loved our 1160 , last boat
Built in Australia it’s a great
Machine, had a sarca bit every time , maybe it was a dud individual anchor a few degrees cut wrong ? , We found the hardest thing was knowing when to reef and keeping an eye on the wind strength because it never seemed like you needed to reef until the boat got twitchy , and getting that square cut sail through the lazy jacks was a pain in the arse when raising , until I figured out it’s easy to get the square cut top back edge through the lazy jacks before raising the anchor , I thought close quarter handling was great !! I just had the 3ym20’s but with those gori props those little motors shoved it around no problems anyway best luck thanks for your nice video. Yes I totally agree catching it by the tail is so easy …. No one tells you !!
Thanks for explaining how the dust etc. ended up in the water system! Hadn't thought of that!
No more problems than I would expect, bearing in mind that your boat is almost a prototype. Add in the bought in systems that should have worked, the annoying, petty problems that make all the difference and it's par for the course. The important point is that the supplier has worked to resolve and not walked away.
Happy to hear! 🥂
Great video. Thank you for the honest assessments.
You seem like such a fun coupe. I’m really happy to love your home. It would be so sad to spend that much money and hate it.😊. Happy sailing!
We are a fun couple! Haha
That helm position is the one thing I do not love about this vessel. As a future buyer (getting closer) I really worry about this item. Hate I missed the annapolis show, but hope to get on one of these soon.
It's a nice boat but the helms are poorly designed for sailing and docking. Hold out for a better design like balance for example.
Perhaps you meant you are somewhat concerned for Nick and Terysa in the long term? Remember that they chose every detail concerning this S/V. If the helm position worries you on a boat not yours ...well...consider that this lifestyle is definitely not for everyone.
Crazy how such a small thing as closing the rain catchment intake caused so many problems.
Oh I know. It seems to be the way with a lot of our issues. Our main sail got stuck up the mast because a tiny grub screw backed out due to no loctite. Caused no end of problems. Similar chain of events with our watermaker.
Love watching you both, Terysa I don’t know your background but you really are an amazing presenter 👍
First few months new boat all about getting to ken her, then finding your sealegs again. understanding the systems the boat. But when I saw you smiling again you got it. I loved the way you just told us all it can be crappy then get worse but you adapted and over came. With nick beeeeeping all over the world. HAHAHA. She is a very good boat. With two very good owners.
I loved the boat as soon as they popped it out of the mold.
Those batteries and fire safety is my only concern.
Thanks for sharing another chapter. - EZ
Was the Sailrite even allow on the boat? 😆
Is was surprised to hear that the rainwater catchment system does not rely on a separate tank. Glad to hear you appreciate your new home. Perhaps a camera under the spreader can help you get an extra option to read the sails while in the cockpit.
Great Episode!
Your helm positions and seating appear near perfect with seating and visual to the sails.
Re your anchor, just get rid of it as you want to have faith in your ground tackle. Get a Mantus, or as you are in Turkey a Ultra. Then you will sleep well even in mud. The anchor you have is a plough anchor……they do just that, plough! 👍⛵️
The Wynns bought a hh44 cat around the same time as you guys. I am so curious about the differences between the two boats.
They are also having their own problems too...
We need to see/hear that sound and lighting system :)
You two are great !
I really enjoyed this episode. Excellent summary of your first year with your new boat. I am an EE so I am looking forward to your analysis of the electrical system and any issues you have had with it. I think an electrical boat is the key to off grid living. Also I remember how hard it was for the two of you to live through the building of Ruby Rose II, going to the factory and not sailing. Looks like you are doing OK now.
Great update. Thanks very much
I sensed when watching those first episodes that you weren't happy. For me it made them difficult to watch. Good to hear you saying you are happy. Importantly the on screen dynamic is back to normal.
I have, through 40 years of delivering yachts, commisioned a few new builds. I have lost count of how many, but more than ten and less than twenty. I dont think your experience of a new boat was unusual, especially for a new model with a company that is making big changes to its operation. The support you appear to have had from Seawind has been very good. That may be due to the relationship you have with Seawind and your UA-cam channel, or not, but the support is clearly at the better end of the range. Any new boat is going to have multiple issues for at least the first year. Yachts have become too complicated.
I agree, sailors now expect the same comforts as when being at home so essentially you have to duplicate all public infrasructure in one way or the other like a watermaker, a generator forca power plant a.s.o.. Small wonder things are very complex now.
@@johnmayer3433 And that's fine if that's what you want. Just expect to always be maintaining & fixing.
Great stuff.
People seem to want a perfect world in what they watch online. If they ran a camera on their own lives it may give them a different perspective. omg if i had gone through some of the issues you did i wouldn’t have been able to release a video as the language would have been far too colorful. Thanks for keeping it real- you def seem happier, healthier. Enjoy RR2 time in Turkey
There has been many times where we couldn’t bring ourselves to pick up the camera because we were just too frustrated or over it. But it’s been so worth it because now we are so happy with our boat and sailing in the med 😊
I'm sold, I like your boat, but nevertheless I'm just glad that your both glad and happy and looking very well together like your having a good time. I wish you guys the very best, and good fun sailing. Love your boat! lol. Love it.