I'm a Kiwi living in the US. It is fantastic that you are taking the time to feature the sights in New Zealand between boat jobs. It's known as Godzone for good reason.
"Nothing so far...nope still nothing" *famous last words* A mad lad so confident of his work that he's not even using any stands to support his weight and jumping on it like its nothing...a god living among mortals just like me
It's good that you "don't know how to be lazy" and do a lot of your boat's maintenance/repairs yourselves. That's another reason I enjoy watching you two, it's nice to see that when something breaks you're all (four) hands (you Jason and Nikki) on deck. Hope I made sense to you. 🖐🧑🖐🖐👩🖐⛵🧰🔧🔩⚙⛓
You guys are so adorable and so real. Also, when you choose to do sponsorships they are actually meaningful ones. That goes a long way with your viewers-I can never miss an episode! Thank you!
Might be the editing, might be the music, might be my imagination but it seems you two were pretty upbeat during all the work. Hiring in some extra labour was surely the way to go, hard on the pocketbook for sure, but the To Do List probably got a lot shorter. It's a joy watching your videos, thanks for letting us in on your lives. Stay healthy. :-)
When you are paying $ each day to stay on the land, it makes sense to get it done quickly. The expert input can help complete it in a fraction of the time.
Its good too if they are skilled and happy to share their knowledge and skills. Ive learnt so much from amazing tradies that arent just in it for the money.
❤❤ We need an update on your new fridge, water maker and anchor line. Didn't you have a problem with one of your bathrooms? Happy everything is coming together for you guys.👍👍
Had to laugh about the shortbread cookies....all these things like shortbread, pies etc are due to the British influence therefore these things are very common there and also in South Africa where I am from. Hope you enjoy the warmer weather coming soon!
same influence in Oz mind you short breads aren't everywhere anymore and county Oz doesn't do them. as much as they used to. either (. no time?). who knows but I wanna. go make some with really epic butter... mmmmmm butter.....
The boat project segments are just as compelling as the sailing segments. It's all part of boat life, eh? Loving all the repairs, especially the life raft compartment refurb! Stay safe out there! #boatlife #liferaftcompartmentrefurb
This is a perfect video. You both are an inspiration for doing things correctly. I appreciate the fact that you get help when you need it. DIY is okay but……… many times especially when your life could depend on it and you are not really sure, experience from someone else is so important. Can’t wait until you put are back in the water. Until next week be safe and have fun.
Those New Zealand boat repair people are such gems--going about their work as you film them, and ask them questions, and ask to explain what they're doing for us viewers. Very good natured (and they obviously do good work).
It has been a while since I have commented with the both of you but I watch your videos religeouly. "The Old Man from Ohio in a Nursing Home" stills loves the both of you to the end of time and wish you nothing but health and happiness for how much enjoyment you give me every Sunday morning. I always get a group of people together here and we enjoy watching you both sometimes 4 or 5 times back to back! We send our love to you two characters and look forward to many more Sundays!
I’m early! I just want to say that you guys have helped me cope through this crazy pandemic. When I found out about your channel, I wanted to know your story and so I started watching the first videos you guys created. Thank you, for bringing me to your adventures even if I’m only in the comfort of my home. I genuinely felt like I were with you on your journey. From Tamara, 19, sending love from the Philippines!
I learned how to make toilet wine on this channel all sailing la vagabond did was make Greta Thurnberg seasick. So kudos crew of curiosity you got us drunk but not sick
My sentiments exactly! They’re still getting me through this “disaster” of an administration combined with their uneducated opinions and decisions about our healthcare in the states. It’s like finding the best of new friends!🤫
So far I am very happy you landed in NZ. The workers are friendly (and working!) The weather isn't too hot to work. The parts, though slow in arriving are at least getting manufactured. And, I love that the hole in the floor is gone! That was terrifying!
I have always looked forward to my Sunday mornings. a cup of coffee and the political news of the day, but the past few years have been so bad and unbelievable at times that I don’t watch it anymore. But now I find myself looking forward to my Sunday morning again. A cup of coffee and your videos that come out every Sunday morning. Thanks for making my Sunday morning nice again 😃
That went far too quickly...I could watch you guys all day long..you are so real, down to earth and enjoyable. Glad things are progressing smoothly for you. Wonderful place to be stuck, the kiwis are very hospitable. From an admirer living on Sunshine coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 ♥
I went back five years and re-watched all the wynns videos for the second time and I had a blast. One great video after another and my favorite one is when they swam with the sharks at night and they almost got caught up in the feeding frenzy that shark do. These two are outstanding in what they do.
Everytime I see the two of you working/repairing in your videos, I'm reminded that Curiosity is a faithful BOAT...Break Out Another Thousand! Very entertaining but hard for the Scottish blood in me seeing all the money spent on these projects.
Your repairs are part of the adventure of life on the ocean waves. Can't all be plain sailing, fun and games. But, looking forward to many more episodes exploring NZ. I hear it's a stunning place.
Who would've thought that looking at holes and cracks would be entertaining and funny!?!?! I'm happy that you're making such rapid progress on getting things fixed even in difficult restrictions.
I am not trying to pick a fight but yea if the lock downs were not to destroy life ,liberty and the persuit of happyness. If they actually worked. And they dont. Its to controll and micro manage the majority of the western world, destroying our economys and sending our children into a future of orwelian 1984 hell. After 21 months with science from isreal,singapor and the india and mexico city studys anyone who still thinks this is about health and safety is truely brainwashed.wake up,we only have months to fight back, we got to unite against tyrany . From any country. Australia leading the way .usa not far behind If we the peoole let the overloards take our civil libertys today.. Tomorrow will be a world that countrys no longer allow cruisers from foreign lands to sail the 7 seas. Its over. End of cruising.
@@sailingsolo5290 Not so Mr./Ms. Short Sighted; believe in not panicking myself, world governments didn’t exactly handle dealing properly with the emergence of this newest pathogen; got to reacting to things, out of order and mislead by the folks full of fear/negativity, acting like a pack of paranoid bewildered elementary school bullies towards each other. People with faith in the ability of humans to use science with good reason and methodically can achieve what they intend to. It takes patience and study of data as it unfolds. Hotheads don’t hang around to learn what they are wrong about; folks with faith in humankind just pick a deep seat and hold on when things get rough. Just saying, humans do tend to take too much for granted and trash their own world as they stupidly try to gain power over their world rather than choose the path of least resistance. Hang in there. Protect your heart and lungs from unknown threats- however you choose to do that is best. Shut downs were overkill, but staying out and away from others except the ones whom you know have limited their exposure is the smart way to look forward to a future of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
@Sailing Solo: Well you're right about all those lockdowns, masks, distancing rules, even vaccines. Seems pretty clear that not more than 5% of the those who would have become infected would have died. And at the end of it, most everyone (who survived, of course) would be immune though for how long is not so clear (it will be probably a couple more years before that becomes clear). So in the US, it's now thought about 45 million have been infected (and less than 3/4 million have died). It we had had no restrictions, probably a lot more people, and kids too, would have been infected with the virus which means several million deaths in the US if we'd not bothered with social rules or vaccines. And perhaps a few 100,000 more deaths as well since an uncontrolled epidemic would have swamped the US healthcare system for months and treatments for other health conditions probably would have become unavailable. It's pretty easy to imagine what that would have been like, if in every community four or five additional people had died along with every person we now know about who did die of covid in the last 18 months. That would have been our situation in the United States without all those pesky restrictions and other interventions. Worldwide, the effect of no rules would have been less dramatic perhaps than in the US but certainly there would have been more cases than what have been recorded so far: 200+ million cases and ~5 million deaths. Hard to know what five times as many people dying in the US would have done to the economy. Seems unlikely it would be better than it is now. So this "guestimates" what we got for all our trouble with those masks and rules and vaccines. And of course it still isn't over although it certainly seems fairly well controlled now in many places (some in those low vaccinated areas might argue with that). Finally we have yet to see what another year of living with this virus is going to bring. Hopefully nothing worse than we've already experienced.
You make me want to get my gluing, cleaning, repairing done in my environment! Working on your Vessel is a chore, but the joy of sailing a Safe Sailboat will be so rewarding! Good on Ya sticking to your laborious job and letting the desire 'to play' ebb! Nice people helping fix your holes, leaks, and other issues is a great plus! Those Cookies looked so Good! God Bless, keep your focus, and soon this will be a chapter in the History of "Curiosity"! Be Safe!
I love your videos. I’ve been watching them all, since you got the boat, recently. To answer the drill impact driver question: drills are for drilling holes, drivers are for driving fasteners with threads. Anyone who says differently has never tried to drive tapcons with a drill. Love the videos, thank you.
No matter where you are, who you are with, or what you are doing, you create fun and laughter. Love it!! I have enjoyed all your videos and learned so much about so many things. Keep spreading your sunshine. It is needed for sure.
We have a little joke in the U.S. Navy that we "are simply alcoholics with a sailing problem." I've always enjoyed watching the two of you NEVER out to sea without some sort of spirits stash ;)
Those guys were amazing jumping in to help every time. Nice to have so many things fixed now. Hopefully the windows get to you soon. You guys are amazing in knowing how to repair everything.
I enjoy watching your channel whether you're sailing or doing refit or just talking crap, I totally enjoy it!! Your both lovely ppl who get me giggling... Thanks for sharing your lives with us ✌🏻💗😊❣️
Seeing the fruits of your passions (and labor) about to hit another major milestone, must feel like a pretty awesome accomplishment... and even more so when that accomplishment has been shared and enjoyed by so many people/fans around the world. The fact that complete strangers feel such a sense of connection, that they want to reach out and help during challenging situations, or simply stop by with a plate of cookies... is not only a testament to the channel but also to character.
As soon as you said "pies", my eyes lit up! On a family vacation to PEI, many, many years ago (35 to be exact), we found a little bakery on the Cabot Trail, in Nova Scotia, Canada. When you open the door, be expected to be blown away by the incredible aroma of fresh breads, and pies, and, and, and! But the one thing that still stands out to me to this very day, was the butterscotch meringue pie! OMG! TO DIE FOR! Just thought I'd share... Cheers from Toronto, Canada
Guys I fricken love your adventures. As a full time live-aboard as well, I feel your pain. It helps to see others doing projects that we may have to do and not have to figure out for the first time. It's all part of it and I love it. Much love!
Great job! You guys replace / repair so many things and then you can move the year of your boat to "2021" .... because it'll all effectively all be NEW!..... AND..... GREAT editing!!!!!!!
Dear Wynns, you really deserve a huge compliment for the power and always having the confidence that everything’s going to be good in the end. You guys are so nice and full of positive energy. It’s my Sunday evening entertainment to see what you have done and worked during the last couple of days. Feel hugged and I send you all the best wishes far from Europe to Newzealand, which I had to spend some days in 2018. Kia Ora and take care 💪👍😘🍀🌞
I love that you keep your heads up with humor and just keep on doing all the things that need to be done. Great attitude and fun to watch! Thank you for sharing!
I am half Niuean half Tongan, born in NewZealand & raised in Australia. I am now living in the U.S, I have followed you guys since you were in Niue then Tonga & now NewZealand. I can’t tell you how much I love watching your videos even if it’s just scraping caulk of the boat 😂 can’t wait for your pie video lol
You know..as much as I hate to see you guys endure all of these massive repairs and costs of those repairs, its a blessing in disguise (well perhaps not so much a disguise!) because these are things you needed to do and best to do that on dry land than be out on the open waters and have something really REALLy bad happen (not that losing your locker wasnt bad). Hopefully will be good to go for quite a while (knock on wood!). I know you are itching to get back out there-we are too! Sending love and happy safe sailing!
The people of New Zealand are taking care of you well. Hopefully your windows will be or have been delivered as we all watch this video. Hugs to you both!
That's it...!! We're officially fans... you guys rock and we love how you share your world with us all..!! I understand your trepidation when hitting the publish button about gloworms... your courage is inspiring..! We look forward to every week and some day we hope to cross paths with you guys... cheers to the coolest cats on the net..!!🍺
I really enjoy these working on the boat videos. We usually have a lot of work keeping our fleet on the water so the Sea Scouts and other youth can sail. Watching your work gives me some good ideas. Good video! Cheers!
I am so in awe of you two. You are what I would call five star class owners. You deal with repairing you catamaran the RIGHT way. Sometimes you have to home engineer repair a problem until you can get to where you can do it properly and the right way. It is so refreshing to see. Looking forward to when you are back in the water again.
Great video. Amazing how often “things” break and or malfunction on boats. Of course it’s a home and land or sea a home requires routine maintenance and upgrades. It’s enjoyable to watch you both tackle these projects. 👍🇺🇸😎🥇
Just because you are not in the water doesn’t mean that your videos are boring…just the opposite. Seeing how you repair your boat is pretty cool. Before you know it, the 2 of you will be able to design your next boat😊
Are you coming South? You have to check out the Marlborough Sounds! You’ll need months to see all the bays. Picton harbour for New Years fireworks. Hit me up and I’ll show you some of the best spots.
I think Parlay have saved lives with the bulkhead issue. Better to be safe & sound than stranded & or drowned. Oh silly me, left out, great job Jason you’ll be master boat repairer in no time.!!! I’m just loving watching you guys, only downside is you make us so jealous, wishing we’re the ones sailing the high seas. Love you guys anyway, our #1 UA-cam vids, & you make them so good. Living life through you guys. You’re not living the life of Riley as the saying goes. But living the life of Eden, that place where we all would love to live. 😎😎
It is an adventure! You can’t have the other without the work (#boatlife), so just a different kind of adventure! Glad the hole is fixed and things are coming together for you all! YAY for splashing soon!
Looking forward to that pie video critique 😃 You're possibly in one of the best places for getting work done in Oceania, labour prices are still reasonable, especially in comparison to Australia. I really hope you sail around NZ and have a good look during summer.
Labour prices might be, but parts and materials are probably more expensive here. Hopefully they intend to spend some time south of Auckland over summer too, so much more to New Zealand than the northern 10%
You got me smiling again in spite of all the frustrations these days. You must be the nicest people those technicians have ever worked for. They should pay you, lol.
You guys are getting close to splash day good for you.....Those guys did a really nice job on the repairs. And you two have been working your butts off to. Great job everyone.
As another person said Boat Work is so fun to watch! as I sit here enjoying watching the Wynns working and procrastinating going out and working on my own boat 🛥 🥴
Hi 100% Kiwi here, born in Whangarei. You guys have changed my ways from mono to cat, with the addition of totally electric. Don't forget to take in Smokehouse Bay Great Barrier Island on your travel south, Port Fitzroy a good place to sit out a storm. Save sailing and fare winds. Ross
No More Hole!!!! Yay!!! Honestly I do not know why someone would downvote content like this unless they are just mad there are no beaches and bikinis. 😂 Loved seeing the repair process(es), and looking forward to seeing you back in the water. That's going to be such an exciting day for you guys. The sunlight and shadow in the drone shot at 17:19 was beautiful and amazing. Thanks for the work on putting these episodes together.
I love the fact that you both are so friendly and are amongst some of the nicest people . This episode is all about people at their best ! You get what you give !
I just noticed, I have 82 Subscriptions. Yours in one of 3, I wait for and NEVER skip. I still refer back to some of your US traveling videos in my trip planning. Thank-you
Great that you could upgrade the life boat hatch to latest regulations, I’m sure you will sleep a lot better knowing that will not go missing anymore! Really fun episode to watch!
Jason's comment of "if I get around to it" made me smile because many years ago I also tended to say "when I get around to it". One birthday my late lamented brother gave me a card with a circle in it and the words "here is a 'roundtoit' so you will never need to 'get' one again". He also gave a small brass coin about the size of the Australian dollar coin with the image of a bushman holding his pockets turned inside out and the words 'A Brass Razoo' printed on it so I would never be without one of those either.
I've never even been to New Zealand so obviously don't take this as fact but it's my guess that shortbread and pies are a thing because of the large population with Scottish ancestors
Shortbread or shortie is a traditional Scottish biscuit usually made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three to four parts plain wheat flour. Unlike many other biscuits and baked goods, shortbread does not contain any leavening, such as baking powder or baking soda.
@@edbenson98 yes I've made it many times. To much sugar for me to eat now. No matter what people say it's not the same if you cut back on the sugar. Although I haven't tried munk fruit sugar yet
There may be some people who complain about boat work videos, but videos like this one were we get to see some of the results of the work you put in are some of my favorite videos on the chanel!
Hi there Wynnes. Just wanted to say I am enjoying the maintenance videos. You guys make it still look fun even when you are clearly frustrated with set backs.
Thanks for another great video showing the many sides of boat life! And thanks this week for the drone footage you used in your segue, as it gives a broader view of the harbour entrance and nearby Marsden Point shipping terminal. My father, who passed in June, worked earlier in his engineering career on design and project management of some of the development for the shipping berths there. Over the years he traveled several times to NZ from here in Vancouver BC to oversee the work. He made many great and lasting friendships in NZ, and in particular enjoyed some side trips up to the Poor Knights Islands, fishing and diving there. You had to scoot right past them on your way to Marsden Cove Marina, but perhaps you'll get there at some point, too! Anyway, thanks for the glimpse that brought a smile... :)
We LOVED New Zealand (I MAY have written that before ;) )...... if you had to be in lockdown someplace... and 'home' wasn't an option.... NZ would be my 2nd choice! The people... the hospitality... the food.. the landscape.... just fantastic. Stay safe... and continued good days!
I love your videos. I’ve been watching from land to sea and I’m always so impressed how you guys just keep working together to fix the endless list of things that go south. And you’re always laughing about it. I know we don’t see everything but i can imagine you are both pretty positive most of the time. You each have found just the right partner and it shows. Hope you have safe travels soon! 💕
The more I watch you guys the more I enjoy watching you guys!!! Please tell me that every now and then you yell at each other!!!! Hahahahaa... Alllllways look forward to your videos and they are allllways too short!! ;) Enjoy everything while it's easy to.. Things can change in a heartbeat...
You two even make boat work fun and entertaining ....you guys ROCK! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. IM A HUGE FAN FEOM BEGINNING. NIK WAS ALL ABOUT LEANING HOR TO DRIVE HER CAT AND SHE DID AND SHE DOES!!! I LOVE HER...SHES SUCH A SWEETHEART AND QELL, TOGETHER YOU GUYS ARE JUST SUPER ENTERTAINING. YOUR CHANNEL TOOK OFF LIKE CRAZY IN NO TIME. GOD BLESS AND HUGS FROM TENNESSEE USA
You guys work hard. Don't kill you're selves. Take a break when you can. Still excited to see your brand new boat. When are you guys getting it? In June.
The glass work could have been explained a little bit more, because from what I see they did an excellent job at delivering the strongest solution at very low weight by optimizing fiber direction and distribution. Was that their idea or did Leopard suggest that design? That's like performance boats are built.
Yeah right. Is that also the reason nz always needs support from australia for everything else economically, politically etc etc etc. Idiot. Fibreglass isnt magic DH
I have to say, I’ve been watching a lot of sailing channels over the past four years (our planning and saving time for our own sailing trip) and you guys have definitely become by favourite channel because you’ve stayed true to your style (personally I’m not a big fan of some of the big style changes on other channels), you’ve got a phenomenal mix of entertainment (you guys are hilarious) and education, and you both seem to deal with adversity with the most grace, yet realism I have seen. Maybe we’ll see you out there one day as we’re buying a boat on the east coast of Australia early next year to eventually cross to NZ and then do the western South Pacific loop for a few years.
I got tired just watching this video. Congrats on finding all the right people and parts to make it happen. The key is all the good cheer you bring to every task. Last year we did the same window project on our cat. This year we replaced an old, disfunctional stove. Soon our fun begins. It's all about the journey. Can't wait to see you "back out there."
Wow nice boat rebuilding day, you guys are very active and getting solution all the problem at the moment that is why I love your adventure history and I like a lot
There’s no greater feeling than to have an extra professional hand to help out. Plus it’s awesome to find a vendor that actually sells or makes the part you desperately need and it fits perfectly!
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Jason, pleeaaase let me send you some decent hex drivers! Watching you mess around with that bicycle set breaks my heart every time !
When repairing a boat becomes the adventure and our entertainment. Thank you.
I'm a Kiwi living in the US. It is fantastic that you are taking the time to feature the sights in New Zealand between boat jobs. It's known as Godzone for good reason.
@Brett Kear as an American who has spent a wee bit of time in Godzone, I heartily agree!❤️🇳🇿
@@dianes4858 Peter Snell is a Kiwi living in the US....
@@MrPossumeyes he WAS. Sir Peter died in 2019 :(
New Zealand may be the official Godzone, but Coastal British Columbia is God's official holiday cruising location.
@@MrPossumeyes okay?
"Nothing so far...nope still nothing"
*famous last words*
A mad lad so confident of his work that he's not even using any stands to support his weight and jumping on it like its nothing...a god living among mortals just like me
😝
It's good that you "don't know how to be lazy" and do a lot of your boat's maintenance/repairs yourselves. That's another reason I enjoy watching you two, it's nice to see that when something breaks you're all (four) hands (you Jason and Nikki) on deck. Hope I made sense to you. 🖐🧑🖐🖐👩🖐⛵🧰🔧🔩⚙⛓
You guys are so adorable and so real. Also, when you choose to do sponsorships they are actually meaningful ones. That goes a long way with your viewers-I can never miss an episode! Thank you!
Might be the editing, might be the music, might be my imagination but it seems you two were pretty upbeat during all the work. Hiring in some extra labour was surely the way to go, hard on the pocketbook for sure, but the To Do List probably got a lot shorter. It's a joy watching your videos, thanks for letting us in on your lives. Stay healthy. :-)
When you are paying $ each day to stay on the land, it makes sense to get it done quickly. The expert input can help complete it in a fraction of the time.
Its good too if they are skilled and happy to share their knowledge and skills. Ive learnt so much from amazing tradies that arent just in it for the money.
The trades people working with them were great! Seemed very professional and free with advice.
❤❤ We need an update on your new fridge, water maker and anchor line. Didn't you have a problem with one of your bathrooms? Happy everything is coming together for you guys.👍👍
Had to laugh about the shortbread cookies....all these things like shortbread, pies etc are due to the British influence therefore these things are very common there and also in South Africa where I am from. Hope you enjoy the warmer weather coming soon!
So true..
To add to the list, Anzac cookies (have to be homemade), Tim Tams (I recommend the double thick coatings) and Toffee Pops.
same influence in Oz
mind you short breads aren't everywhere anymore
and county Oz doesn't do them. as much as they used to. either (. no time?). who knows
but I wanna. go make some with really epic butter... mmmmmm butter.....
The boat project segments are just as compelling as the sailing segments. It's all part of boat life, eh? Loving all the repairs, especially the life raft compartment refurb! Stay safe out there! #boatlife #liferaftcompartmentrefurb
Project videos are always my favorites.
This is a perfect video. You both are an inspiration for doing things correctly. I appreciate the fact that you get help when you need it. DIY is okay but……… many times especially when your life could depend on it and you are not really sure, experience from someone else is so important. Can’t wait until you put are back in the water. Until next week be safe and have fun.
Those New Zealand boat repair people are such gems--going about their work as you film them, and ask them questions, and ask to explain what they're doing for us viewers. Very good natured (and they obviously do good work).
It has been a while since I have commented with the both of you but I watch your videos religeouly. "The Old Man from Ohio in a Nursing Home" stills loves the both of you to the end of time and wish you nothing but health and happiness for how much enjoyment you give me every Sunday morning. I always get a group of people together here and we enjoy watching you both sometimes 4 or 5 times back to back! We send our love to you two characters and look forward to many more Sundays!
Boatwork is FUN to watch! As long as there is adventures too, then boat work is entertaining. Its the life, you know.
I’m early! I just want to say that you guys have helped me cope through this crazy pandemic. When I found out about your channel, I wanted to know your story and so I started watching the first videos you guys created.
Thank you, for bringing me to your adventures even if I’m only in the comfort of my home. I genuinely felt like I were with you on your journey.
From Tamara, 19, sending love from the Philippines!
I learned how to make toilet wine on this channel all sailing la vagabond did was make Greta Thurnberg seasick. So kudos crew of curiosity you got us drunk but not sick
My sentiments exactly! They’re still getting me through this “disaster” of an administration combined with their uneducated opinions and decisions about our healthcare in the states. It’s like finding the best of new friends!🤫
So far I am very happy you landed in NZ. The workers are friendly (and working!) The weather isn't too hot to work. The parts, though slow in arriving are at least getting manufactured. And, I love that the hole in the floor is gone! That was terrifying!
I have always looked forward to my Sunday mornings. a cup of coffee and the political news of the day, but the past few years have been so bad and unbelievable at times that I don’t watch it anymore.
But now I find myself looking forward to my Sunday morning again. A cup of coffee and your videos that come out every Sunday morning. Thanks for making my Sunday morning nice again 😃
That went far too quickly...I could watch you guys all day long..you are so real, down to earth and enjoyable. Glad things are progressing smoothly for you. Wonderful place to be stuck, the kiwis are very hospitable. From an admirer living on Sunshine coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 ♥
You guys are something else. With all that going on I'd go nuts - you two just keep plugging away. I admire you.
I went back five years and re-watched all the wynns videos for the second time and I had a blast. One great video after another and my favorite one is when they swam with the sharks at night and they almost got caught up in the feeding frenzy that shark do. These two are outstanding in what they do.
Literally, I mean, LITERALLY the only channel that I can rewatch episodes. Love you both. ❤️
Thanks to you two for keeping us a part of your adventure.
Everytime I see the two of you working/repairing in your videos, I'm reminded that Curiosity is a faithful BOAT...Break Out Another Thousand! Very entertaining but hard for the Scottish blood in me seeing all the money spent on these projects.
Your repairs are part of the adventure of life on the ocean waves. Can't all be plain sailing, fun and games. But, looking forward to many more episodes exploring NZ. I hear it's a stunning place.
I think the Lagoon duckery made every boat owner of anything manufactured after the year 2000 start looking at bulkheads. Take a swig of Bourbon.🙌
Who would've thought that looking at holes and cracks would be entertaining and funny!?!?! I'm happy that you're making such rapid progress on getting things fixed even in difficult restrictions.
Your good attitude towards the “limitations” due to lockdown are commendable (don’t know if I would have that patience)
I am not trying to pick a fight but yea if the lock downs were not to destroy life ,liberty and the persuit of happyness. If they actually worked. And they dont. Its to controll and micro manage the majority of the western world, destroying our economys and sending our children into a future of orwelian 1984 hell. After 21 months with science from isreal,singapor and the india and mexico city studys anyone who still thinks this is about health and safety is truely brainwashed.wake up,we only have months to fight back, we got to unite against tyrany . From any country. Australia leading the way .usa not far behind
If we the peoole let the overloards take our civil libertys today.. Tomorrow will be a world that countrys no longer allow cruisers from foreign lands to sail the 7 seas. Its over. End of cruising.
@@sailingsolo5290 Not so Mr./Ms. Short Sighted; believe in not panicking myself, world governments didn’t exactly handle dealing properly with the emergence of this newest pathogen; got to reacting to things, out of order and mislead by the folks full of fear/negativity, acting like a pack of paranoid bewildered elementary school bullies towards each other. People with faith in the ability of humans to use science with good reason and methodically can achieve what they intend to. It takes patience and study of data as it unfolds. Hotheads don’t hang around to learn what they are wrong about; folks with faith in humankind just pick a deep seat and hold on when things get rough. Just saying, humans do tend to take too much for granted and trash their own world as they stupidly try to gain power over their world rather than choose the path of least resistance. Hang in there. Protect your heart and lungs from unknown threats- however you choose to do that is best. Shut downs were overkill, but staying out and away from others except the ones whom you know have limited their exposure is the smart way to look forward to a future of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
@Sailing Solo: Well you're right about all those lockdowns, masks, distancing rules, even vaccines. Seems pretty clear that not more than 5% of the those who would have become infected would have died. And at the end of it, most everyone (who survived, of course) would be immune though for how long is not so clear (it will be probably a couple more years before that becomes clear).
So in the US, it's now thought about 45 million have been infected (and less than 3/4 million have died). It we had had no restrictions, probably a lot more people, and kids too, would have been infected with the virus which means several million deaths in the US if we'd not bothered with social rules or vaccines. And perhaps a few 100,000 more deaths as well since an uncontrolled epidemic would have swamped the US healthcare system for months and treatments for other health conditions probably would have become unavailable.
It's pretty easy to imagine what that would have been like, if in every community four or five additional people had died along with every person we now know about who did die of covid in the last 18 months. That would have been our situation in the United States without all those pesky restrictions and other interventions.
Worldwide, the effect of no rules would have been less dramatic perhaps than in the US but certainly there would have been more cases than what have been recorded so far: 200+ million cases and ~5 million deaths.
Hard to know what five times as many people dying in the US would have done to the economy. Seems unlikely it would be better than it is now.
So this "guestimates" what we got for all our trouble with those masks and rules and vaccines.
And of course it still isn't over although it certainly seems fairly well controlled now in many places (some in those low vaccinated areas might argue with that). Finally we have yet to see what another year of living with this virus is going to bring. Hopefully nothing worse than we've already experienced.
Always fascinating to watch fiberglass repair/fabrication! Looks like a solid job well done by a crew that obviously knows their trade!
Thank you for showing us ALL the repairs on your boat. It is so important to show the up and the down side of the boating lifestyle.
You make me want to get my gluing, cleaning, repairing done in my environment! Working on your Vessel is a chore, but the joy of sailing a Safe Sailboat will be so rewarding! Good on Ya sticking to your laborious job and letting the desire 'to play' ebb! Nice people helping fix your holes, leaks, and other issues is a great plus! Those Cookies looked so Good! God Bless, keep your focus, and soon this will be a chapter in the History of "Curiosity"! Be Safe!
it's all about fixing holes.....
@@damfadd How well I know, there are a lot of Holes in Life that need fix-in!
I love your videos. I’ve been watching them all, since you got the boat, recently.
To answer the drill impact driver question: drills are for drilling holes, drivers are for driving fasteners with threads. Anyone who says differently has never tried to drive tapcons with a drill.
Love the videos, thank you.
No matter where you are, who you are with, or what you are doing, you create fun and laughter. Love it!! I have enjoyed all your videos and learned so much about so many things. Keep spreading your sunshine. It is needed for sure.
Love your pervasive good humor. Glad you could feel a sense of light at the end of the tunnel! Great episode!
We have a little joke in the U.S. Navy that we "are simply alcoholics with a sailing problem." I've always enjoyed watching the two of you NEVER out to sea without some sort of spirits stash ;)
Jason... love him ...being respectful... dude you’re so innocently perfect.
Those guys were amazing jumping in to help every time. Nice to have so many things fixed now. Hopefully the windows get to you soon. You guys are amazing in knowing how to repair everything.
I enjoy watching your channel whether you're sailing or doing refit or just talking crap, I totally enjoy it!! Your both lovely ppl who get me giggling... Thanks for sharing your lives with us ✌🏻💗😊❣️
Seeing the fruits of your passions (and labor) about to hit another major milestone, must feel like a pretty awesome accomplishment...
and even more so when that accomplishment has been shared and enjoyed by so many people/fans around the world. The fact that complete strangers feel such a sense of connection, that they want to reach out and help during challenging situations, or simply stop by with a plate of cookies... is not only a testament to the channel but also to character.
As soon as you said "pies", my eyes lit up! On a family vacation to PEI, many, many years ago (35 to be exact), we found a little bakery on the Cabot Trail, in Nova Scotia, Canada. When you open the door, be expected to be blown away by the incredible aroma of fresh breads, and pies, and, and, and! But the one thing that still stands out to me to this very day, was the butterscotch meringue pie! OMG! TO DIE FOR! Just thought I'd share... Cheers from Toronto, Canada
Guys I fricken love your adventures. As a full time live-aboard as well, I feel your pain. It helps to see others doing projects that we may have to do and not have to figure out for the first time. It's all part of it and I love it. Much love!
Great job! You guys replace / repair so many things and then you can move the year of your boat to "2021" .... because it'll all effectively all be NEW!..... AND..... GREAT editing!!!!!!!
Did y'all even get your diesel tank repaired or replaced? Love your videos! You are living the life!
Oh the obstacles and damn the maintenance. You make it fun and satisfying. Looking forward to the next hard labour episode.
Dear Wynns, you really deserve a huge compliment for the power and always having the confidence that everything’s going to be good in the end. You guys are so nice and full of positive energy. It’s my Sunday evening entertainment to see what you have done and worked during the last couple of days. Feel hugged and I send you all the best wishes far from Europe to Newzealand, which I had to spend some days in 2018. Kia Ora and take care 💪👍😘🍀🌞
I love that you keep your heads up with humor and just keep on doing all the things that need to be done. Great attitude and fun to watch!
Thank you for sharing!
Let me get my tea and light the fire. Sunday tradition here we come
I am half Niuean half Tongan, born in NewZealand & raised in Australia. I am now living in the U.S, I have followed you guys since you were in Niue then Tonga & now NewZealand. I can’t tell you how much I love watching your videos even if it’s just scraping caulk of the boat 😂 can’t wait for your pie video lol
There is something very satisfying about watching you fix up an older boat rather than going for something new. Great video!
You know..as much as I hate to see you guys endure all of these massive repairs and costs of those repairs, its a blessing in disguise (well perhaps not so much a disguise!) because these are things you needed to do and best to do that on dry land than be out on the open waters and have something really REALLy bad happen (not that losing your locker wasnt bad). Hopefully will be good to go for quite a while (knock on wood!). I know you are itching to get back out there-we are too! Sending love and happy safe sailing!
The people of New Zealand are taking care of you well. Hopefully your windows will be or have been delivered as we all watch this video. Hugs to you both!
That's it...!! We're officially fans... you guys rock and we love how you share your world with us all..!! I understand your trepidation when hitting the publish button about gloworms... your courage is inspiring..! We look forward to every week and some day we hope to cross paths with you guys... cheers to the coolest cats on the net..!!🍺
Another great episode! Hate that you have all this work to do but love that you are documenting it for all of us! Thanks!
Great to see ole Curiousity getting the love she was screaming out for. Good for another voyage or two around the globe! Cheers 🍻
Shortbread is a traditional Scottish treat, 🏴 I love it x
I really enjoy these working on the boat videos. We usually have a lot of work keeping our fleet on the water so the Sea Scouts and other youth can sail. Watching your work gives me some good ideas. Good video! Cheers!
Love to know actual costs for the enclosure and new hatch, parts / labor…much appreciated. Great video…thanks
I am so in awe of you two. You are what I would call five star class owners. You deal with repairing you catamaran the RIGHT way. Sometimes you have to home engineer repair a problem until you can get to where you can do it properly and the right way. It is so refreshing to see. Looking forward to when you are back in the water again.
Great video. Amazing how often “things” break and or malfunction on boats. Of course it’s a home and land or sea a home requires routine maintenance and upgrades. It’s enjoyable to watch you both tackle these projects. 👍🇺🇸😎🥇
Just because you are not in the water doesn’t mean that your videos are boring…just the opposite. Seeing how you repair your boat is pretty cool. Before you know it, the 2 of you will be able to design your next boat😊
Are you coming South?
You have to check out the Marlborough Sounds! You’ll need months to see all the bays. Picton harbour for New Years fireworks. Hit me up and I’ll show you some of the best spots.
I think Parlay have saved lives with the bulkhead issue. Better to be safe & sound than stranded & or drowned. Oh silly me, left out, great job Jason you’ll be master boat repairer in no time.!!! I’m just loving watching you guys, only downside is you make us so jealous, wishing we’re the ones sailing the high seas. Love you guys anyway, our #1 UA-cam vids, & you make them so good. Living life through you guys. You’re not living the life of Riley as the saying goes. But living the life of Eden, that place where we all would love to live. 😎😎
It is an adventure! You can’t have the other without the work (#boatlife), so just a different kind of adventure! Glad the hole is fixed and things are coming together for you all! YAY for splashing soon!
Looking forward to that pie video critique 😃 You're possibly in one of the best places for getting work done in Oceania, labour prices are still reasonable, especially in comparison to Australia. I really hope you sail around NZ and have a good look during summer.
Labour prices might be, but parts and materials are probably more expensive here.
Hopefully they intend to spend some time south of Auckland over summer too, so much more to New Zealand than the northern 10%
You got me smiling again in spite of all the frustrations these days. You must be the nicest people those technicians have ever worked for. They should pay you, lol.
You guys are getting close to splash day good for you.....Those guys did a really nice job on the repairs. And you two have been working your butts off to. Great job everyone.
As another person said Boat Work is so fun to watch! as I sit here enjoying watching the Wynns working and procrastinating going out and working on my own boat 🛥 🥴
Hi
100% Kiwi here, born in Whangarei.
You guys have changed my ways from mono to cat, with the addition of totally electric.
Don't forget to take in Smokehouse Bay Great Barrier Island on your travel south, Port Fitzroy a good place to sit out a storm.
Save sailing and fare winds.
Ross
No More Hole!!!! Yay!!! Honestly I do not know why someone would downvote content like this unless they are just mad there are no beaches and bikinis. 😂 Loved seeing the repair process(es), and looking forward to seeing you back in the water. That's going to be such an exciting day for you guys. The sunlight and shadow in the drone shot at 17:19 was beautiful and amazing. Thanks for the work on putting these episodes together.
Great to see your progress in this episode. Always nice to see your very positive attitudes no matter what. Thanks
I love the fact that you both are so friendly and are amongst some of the nicest people . This episode is all about people at their best !
You get what you give !
Love, love , love following your journey, the good the bad and the ugly. That's boat life!
I just noticed, I have 82 Subscriptions. Yours in one of 3, I wait for and NEVER skip. I still refer back to some of your US traveling videos in my trip planning. Thank-you
Thanks for this episode I was curious how the life boat locker hole would be repaired. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the other boat projects.
Great that you could upgrade the life boat hatch to latest regulations, I’m sure you will sleep a lot better knowing that will not go missing anymore! Really fun episode to watch!
Boatyard crew seems like a good bunch. Bless y’all thanks again for the content.
Glad you folks discovered the magic of kiwi meat pies... "You must always blow on the pie, always blow on the pie. Safer communities together, OK."
Jason's comment of "if I get around to it" made me smile because many years ago I also tended to say "when I get around to it".
One birthday my late lamented brother gave me a card with a circle in it and the words "here is a 'roundtoit' so you will never need to 'get' one again".
He also gave a small brass coin about the size of the Australian dollar coin with the image of a bushman holding his pockets turned inside out and the words 'A Brass Razoo' printed on it so I would never be without one of those either.
I've never even been to New Zealand so obviously don't take this as fact but it's my guess that shortbread and pies are a thing because of the large population with Scottish ancestors
Shortbread or shortie is a traditional Scottish biscuit usually made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three to four parts plain wheat flour. Unlike many other biscuits and baked goods, shortbread does not contain any leavening, such as baking powder or baking soda.
Its an easy meal and an easy biscuit to make. Both taste good and can be made cheaply. Thats why.
Ys easy to make but someone had to bring the recipes and traditions to new Zealand kinda how the French brought begets to Vietnam
@@edbenson98 yes I've made it many times. To much sugar for me to eat now. No matter what people say it's not the same if you cut back on the sugar. Although I haven't tried munk fruit sugar yet
how could anybody not love working with the winns...???!!!
There may be some people who complain about boat work videos, but videos like this one were we get to see some of the results of the work you put in are some of my favorite videos on the chanel!
Hi there Wynnes. Just wanted to say I am enjoying the maintenance videos. You guys make it still look fun even when you are clearly frustrated with set backs.
Thanks for another great video showing the many sides of boat life! And thanks this week for the drone footage you used in your segue, as it gives a broader view of the harbour entrance and nearby Marsden Point shipping terminal. My father, who passed in June, worked earlier in his engineering career on design and project management of some of the development for the shipping berths there. Over the years he traveled several times to NZ from here in Vancouver BC to oversee the work. He made many great and lasting friendships in NZ, and in particular enjoyed some side trips up to the Poor Knights Islands, fishing and diving there. You had to scoot right past them on your way to Marsden Cove Marina, but perhaps you'll get there at some point, too! Anyway, thanks for the glimpse that brought a smile... :)
Always good to hear a South African accent. Cat is looking real good. Regards from Port Elizabeth South Africa.
We LOVED New Zealand (I MAY have written that before ;) )...... if you had to be in lockdown someplace... and 'home' wasn't an option.... NZ would be my 2nd choice! The people... the hospitality... the food.. the landscape.... just fantastic. Stay safe... and continued good days!
I love your videos. I’ve been watching from land to sea and I’m always so impressed how you guys just keep working together to fix the endless list of things that go south. And you’re always laughing about it. I know we don’t see everything but i can imagine you are both pretty positive most of the time. You each have found just the right partner and it shows. Hope you have safe travels soon! 💕
The more I watch you guys the more I enjoy watching you guys!!! Please tell me that every now and then you yell at each other!!!! Hahahahaa... Alllllways look forward to your videos and they are allllways too short!! ;) Enjoy everything while it's easy to.. Things can change in a heartbeat...
You two even make boat work fun and entertaining ....you guys ROCK! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. IM A HUGE FAN FEOM BEGINNING. NIK WAS ALL ABOUT LEANING HOR TO DRIVE HER CAT AND SHE DID AND SHE DOES!!! I LOVE HER...SHES SUCH A SWEETHEART AND QELL, TOGETHER YOU GUYS ARE JUST SUPER ENTERTAINING. YOUR CHANNEL TOOK OFF LIKE CRAZY IN NO TIME. GOD BLESS AND HUGS FROM TENNESSEE USA
Nice! Aways nice!
Tks to share with us!
Best regards
You guys work hard. Don't kill you're selves. Take a break when you can. Still excited to see your brand new boat. When are you guys getting it? In June.
The glass work could have been explained a little bit more, because from what I see they did an excellent job at delivering the strongest solution at very low weight by optimizing fiber direction and distribution. Was that their idea or did Leopard suggest that design? That's like performance boats are built.
That's why NZ has the Americas cup and Australian boats need rescuing by NZ boats when they start to sink.
Yeah right. Is that also the reason nz always needs support from australia for everything else economically, politically etc etc etc. Idiot. Fibreglass isnt magic DH
I have to say, I’ve been watching a lot of sailing channels over the past four years (our planning and saving time for our own sailing trip) and you guys have definitely become by favourite channel because you’ve stayed true to your style (personally I’m not a big fan of some of the big style changes on other channels), you’ve got a phenomenal mix of entertainment (you guys are hilarious) and education, and you both seem to deal with adversity with the most grace, yet realism I have seen. Maybe we’ll see you out there one day as we’re buying a boat on the east coast of Australia early next year to eventually cross to NZ and then do the western South Pacific loop for a few years.
That was a nice quiet and peaceful and busy ! Love you guy . 😊❤️👍
You two are so fun to watch as the story unfolds. Thank you for sharing
I got tired just watching this video. Congrats on finding all the right people and parts to make it happen. The key is all the good cheer you bring to every task. Last year we did the same window project on our cat. This year we replaced an old, disfunctional stove. Soon our fun begins. It's all about the journey. Can't wait to see you "back out there."
Wow nice boat rebuilding day, you guys are very active and getting solution all the problem at the moment that is why I love your adventure history and I like a lot
The real life of sailing! Love the refit videos as much or more than the sailing
Always a pleasure watching your videos...thanks for taking us along.
A pure joy to follow you guys ! Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
There’s no greater feeling than to have an extra professional hand to help out. Plus it’s awesome to find a vendor that actually sells or makes the part you desperately need and it fits perfectly!
Ive bingewatched all your vlogs. I got spoiled😩One vlog a week just seems too little🙈🙈Thanks for sharing your lives.