I don't think anyone is going to condemn you for not owning the boat outright. You're an adventurer. You climb mountains and then ski down them. You sail the Arctic. You solve problems and then share those solutions with the rest of us. Your channel is awesome and so are you. Keep it up. You are much admired, and appreciated.
Yes!! A late comment, but only seeing this now. I am amazed at the progress he made! So relaxed - so much achieved - but, after looking at his other vids, masses of knowledge about boats, plus arctic sailing, skiing, survival - I am a great admirer of Nordic people!
Wow! You are not kidding when you say this boat is a beast! Quite surprised about the move. This is going to be one very large project. Though you filled us in on some reasons, we do hope you are able to tell us more on what took you in this direction and why you decided to make such a large move. I can honestly say this boat will be very good for you and your type of adventuring. I think this a wonderful move for you. Wishing you all the best.
That not a large project at all... a few minor repairs to worn out parts and some antifouling. I have walked around 2 year old beneteau's that are in worse shape than this.
You are living what is many of us watchers' dream 🧿 So, please keep us filled with every aspect of it, itty bitty struggles and boatwork, not only the polished side! This comment is purely for more motivation, I believe there is a lot of people like me watching and planning silently, but be sure you are touching many souls than you think from all around the world! Godspeed my friend, all the way from Greece!
That's a pretty rad move. Fantastic boat built for the alluring Arctic latitudes... And Antarctic... Have fun, looking forward to see whatever you share on here.
If you've got no space to practice, I can understand your apprehension. You could see if you can get a couple of inflatables to push against for that first exit, particularly if it's windy and you don't have the option of holding off for a calm. One pusher either side of the bow, pointing aft, and with spring lines fore and aft? You should be fine using the throttles equal and opposite for changing the heading (slewing), but if you go off line to one side (so you don't have room for the swing of whichever end of your vessel would clip if you try to get back into mid channel), it's trickier. Obviously a simple system of hand signals needs to be well thought out to direct the angle of each tug to the boat, and whether to push or pull. If you can't arrange that and it's windy, err towards the wind at all times -- then you can just take some speed off if you've overdone it, and let the wind reposition you, but don't wait too long because obviously it will take a while to gather way again, and the whole time you will be blowing sideways. At least you don't have a tall rig to provide lots of wind resistance! If that's not an option, you could warp it out, even in a strong breeze, with two boats and five lines, provided they are good at following instructions. Take your time!
Who cares what everybody says, what matters is what you want! I have sailed to Greenland and Iceland from Deutschland many times and it's an adventure you will love!
The right tool for the job, awesome well built for cold sailing areas, great boat. Nice condition and strong shelter for the weather and seas you intend to survive in. Congrats!
Amazing boat, what a beast. What a fantastic opportunity to see some countries that are really in the wilderness area's. Can't wait to see your journey.
Happy to see you back ! This boat is like a safe. I am french so I know very well the Meta shipyard. You can trust on it. The famous french sailor Bernard Moitessier had a boat from Meta… Of course this is an heavy boat so not a very fast boat but for your project purpose this will be one of the best choice. Congrats !!!!
It is so good to finally see a video of Arkitka. That boat is a beast with so much room for friends, gear, and food it is going to be a great platform for adventure to Iceland, Greenland, and perhaps a northwest passage to Russia! That would be an incredible journey for sure! I like the idea of a closer to real time format. Your past video are amazing for showing beautiful scenery that is wonderfully blended with amazing scenery complimented with your story telling. Please oh please include the epic drone shots on your new journey that you gave us in past ones! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to watching the next video!
I am very happy to see that Arktika will be back in the water, as previous owner has made many interesting voyages and photos. I know the new "owner" will likely do the same! You are the right person for that boat! It has so much potential. I am genuinely happy to see it go to an admirable sailor who can use it to do what it was meant to do. Also enjoyed your tour of the boat. META makes some great (famous for expedition boats) boats, and it is a great pedigree. Boat's like that deserve an owner who will use it to the full potential it has. I can imagine you will be doing some "expedition" type sailing, and your crew will be lucky to be aboard it with you. I hope you will do the Northwest Passage in it someday and show us your voyage in video. I am subscribed and always enjoy your videos. Fair winds (and plenty of fuel)!
thanks a lot Uhlich and happy to see you're following along. Nice to see that you're familiar with the previous owner's journeys, very interesting stuff... 😎
OMG, what a find, that boat is perfect for your plans, so clean and looks absolutely well maintained!!! Sounds super exciting to me and I look forward to your new journeys! Thanks so much for your wonderful episode!
You do YOU! Ignore the haters! Found you from TallyHo ad suggestion. I got mad respect for those who set out in what some would think isn’t Resort Safe. Life is a journey… enjoy the ride!
I find you completely amazing an to Kno that kinda option is out there gives me much hope it's like a rent to own house.... So happy for you this boat is you ... I'm so excited to see where an what you get up to.... Super adventure abounds..... Thanks for sharing your life with us... Grateful for the lessons ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Thats a briliant plan, i love it. Its so realistic and economic. Instead of buying a boat and selling it 3 years later with unknown loss and a lot of trouble just lease it for the time you need it, much better! I wonder why not more people do that, so much better than being stuck on the same boat for 20 years while it doesnt fit your plans after the first 3 years anyway.
Hi as long as it works for you do not worry what other people think because there’s always going to be people that haven’t got the guts to do what you’re doing and just couch chair sailors I’m looking forward to seeing more videos especially splashDown with the boat Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
Really pleased for you Juho. That is one exciting boat and who cares if you own or lease it. It is built for a purpose and I’m sure you will get the best out of it. Anyone with a boat knows we just look after it and are custodian until it is sold or passed onto the next owner. A lot to learn no doubt about the systems and how she manoeuvres under power but I’m sure you will be fine, slow and steady wins the race. She is in amazing shape for a boat left for three years. Best of luck and if you need a crew let me know. 😁 Andy UK
6:35 I know this was a year ago but, wow, this is really exciting! Just found your channel the other day, love that you're doing winter sailing. Greetings from Newfoundland.
Hello. A few minutes ago I decided to see if there was any new videos and basically at the same time you had uploaded this video. Impeccable timing. The boat is truly a monster.
How exciting for you! I will be watching your progress with anticipation. Being an old fart, I'm wary of aluminium hulls (my yacht was wooden), but I suppose that there are now modern methods to counter corrosion issues. Decades ago I saw some very bad damage caused by just a small amount of copper wire whiskers sitting in the bilge of a French aluminium yacht for a year or so. Any exposed aluminium on the hull becomes a "sacrificial anode", so a small scratch or ding can lead to big problems, as can stray currents from the electrics. But I'm sure you are well aware and on top of it!
Soooo impressed with this fellow. But when I first went into the cabin I would have been hollering for joy that it wasn't full of mold and pack rats! Gorgeous!
Found you on NBJS .Great boat you,r working on ,looks perfect for where you want to go.I have a 34' Angleman coldmolded gaffrig ketch.I would love to sail in Norwegian waters and meet the people.My 10hp Saab diesel was built in Norway.
Good to see you back in action Hugo..& your new teammate is illuminating & impressive in so countless ways...so stoked for you & your partners & of course for your sweet Sohvi .
Your RPM gauge is probably fine. It gets its signal from the alternator on diesels. If the alternator is not working, the RPM gauge won't either. Fix the alternator and it will start working.
Why worry about what other people say ! You are an amazing person and you should always follow your heart in everything you do. Have a great journey on that beautiful boat.
👁👁….Just came across your channel….WOW what an awesome boat….I absolutely love it…I reside in St.Petersburge..Florida and have seen a lot of boats , but never seen one like this….Iam a subscriber for sure and will follow your journey….Maybe someday you will come across the Atlantic and I can see her in person….🙂
This is a power boat with sails. Love the railings. I am all about safety and not falling off the boat. Looks like a strong safe boat. Not my style. I am a tropical sailor. But and however, lots to admire for what you want to do.
I would love to see more of the maintenance and recommissioning! Please don't skip those parts, I want to see the upgrades and the work you do before takeoff.
Arktika is a pretty famous boat, caroff duflos design…more a motorsailor than a sailboat…if i’m not mistaken the previous owners spent winters frozen in the ice high up north in the arctic with their dogs…or they went the furthest up north to the north pole or something (back in the days before the arctic melting)…curious to see your future adventures with it.
Actually it is a Joubert design. I have the same hull but with a retractable keel both welded in the Meta yard using the Strongal method i.e.heavy plate with little internal structure.
We hauled out right beside that boat when we were in Tromsø. What a beast indeed! Looks like a great arctic platform. Enjoy!
Yall should go aboard an do a artic trip together!
Yep, everyone hauls out there... First time I saw Arktika was when I hauled s/y Sylvia there 🤪 See you in Iceland or somewhere!
Dan,
You are a bad ass brother, Your twist on Erik was legendary! Hope all of Kikas family in Haiti is OK. Keep sailing........
Great looking boat now you just need to teach him how to mount that electric sail drive
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Large bathroom with a tub, rugged expedition look, and cheerful curtains!. What a beautiful unique boat!.
I don't think anyone is going to condemn you for not owning the boat outright. You're an adventurer. You climb mountains and then ski down them. You sail the Arctic. You solve problems and then share those solutions with the rest of us. Your channel is awesome and so are you. Keep it up. You are much admired, and appreciated.
Amazing - this man does more in 3 days than most UA-camrs do in months. That is a real boat as well.
hi Alan, thank you. I don't think I'm THAT productive though! :D
Yes!! A late comment, but only seeing this now. I am amazed at the progress he made! So relaxed - so much achieved - but, after looking at his other vids, masses of knowledge about boats, plus arctic sailing, skiing, survival - I am a great admirer of Nordic people!
Oh my that boat looks like she's about to conquer both Arctic and the Antarctic, beautiful.
the boat will need an "Ant" prefix ! Btw, you don't conquer the sea, the sea allows you passage, if she pleases !
Now THAT is a boat. Very exciting.
Wow! You are not kidding when you say this boat is a beast! Quite surprised about the move. This is going to be one very large project. Though you filled us in on some reasons, we do hope you are able to tell us more on what took you in this direction and why you decided to make such a large move. I can honestly say this boat will be very good for you and your type of adventuring. I think this a wonderful move for you. Wishing you all the best.
It looks to have survived the relative neglect extremely well!
That not a large project at all... a few minor repairs to worn out parts and some antifouling. I have walked around 2 year old beneteau's that are in worse shape than this.
@@ktmbikes9227 Band NEW Beneteau's are in worse shape than this boat! :-)
You are living what is many of us watchers' dream 🧿 So, please keep us filled with every aspect of it, itty bitty struggles and boatwork, not only the polished side! This comment is purely for more motivation, I believe there is a lot of people like me watching and planning silently, but be sure you are touching many souls than you think from all around the world! Godspeed my friend, all the way from Greece!
That's a pretty rad move. Fantastic boat built for the alluring Arctic latitudes... And Antarctic... Have fun, looking forward to see whatever you share on here.
thanks a lot, and yes that's the plan! :)
Twin screws in tight spots is a piece of cake.
Dont even turn the wheel. Get the rudders straight and drive/turn with the engines like a tank
👍😁👍
If you've got no space to practice, I can understand your apprehension. You could see if you can get a couple of inflatables to push against for that first exit, particularly if it's windy and you don't have the option of holding off for a calm.
One pusher either side of the bow, pointing aft, and with spring lines fore and aft? You should be fine using the throttles equal and opposite for changing the heading (slewing), but if you go off line to one side (so you don't have room for the swing of whichever end of your vessel would clip if you try to get back into mid channel), it's trickier. Obviously a simple system of hand signals needs to be well thought out to direct the angle of each tug to the boat, and whether to push or pull.
If you can't arrange that and it's windy, err towards the wind at all times -- then you can just take some speed off if you've overdone it, and let the wind reposition you, but don't wait too long because obviously it will take a while to gather way again, and the whole time you will be blowing sideways.
At least you don't have a tall rig to provide lots of wind resistance!
If that's not an option, you could warp it out, even in a strong breeze, with two boats and five lines, provided they are good at following instructions. Take your time!
A beautiful, classic boat.
with this one, beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder ;)
Best of luck! Thanks for sharing!
Who cares what everybody says, what matters is what you want! I have sailed to Greenland and Iceland from Deutschland many times and it's an adventure you will love!
Very exciting. All the best and Godspeed.
Big Congreats ...I can´t wayt for your next adventures...all the best
This looks like a superb move
Very envious.
That’s one hell of a fixer upper that boat has a lot of potential you’ll have great fun and adventures to remember for a lifetime
The right tool for the job, awesome well built for cold sailing areas, great boat. Nice condition and strong shelter for the weather and seas you intend to survive in. Congrats!
Things are going to be really interesting.
Happy New Boat.
Wow congratulations. Perfect boat for you. I agree don't worry about fancy filming work just film and post. Looking forward to next episode.
That's a big boat! ⛵
I'm as happy as you are. A tank of a boat ready for you to take her into the ice.
Sweet looking true cruising yacht.
Amazing boat, what a beast. What a fantastic opportunity to see some countries that are really in the wilderness area's. Can't wait to see your journey.
Lol, its a happy laugh! Like your accent, honesty. God bless
it is your life, your plan, go for it, congratulations
Dude your awesome! You have a dream and vision. You are making both a reality. Inspiring
Happy to see you back ! This boat is like a safe. I am french so I know very well the Meta shipyard. You can trust on it. The famous french sailor Bernard Moitessier had a boat from Meta… Of course this is an heavy boat so not a very fast boat but for your project purpose this will be one of the best choice. Congrats !!!!
Beautiful project boat. Your young and capable have fun😊
Badass! Do whatever it takes to GET THAT BOAT!!!
It is so good to finally see a video of Arkitka. That boat is a beast with so much room for friends, gear, and food it is going to be a great platform for adventure to Iceland, Greenland, and perhaps a northwest passage to Russia! That would be an incredible journey for sure! I like the idea of a closer to real time format. Your past video are amazing for showing beautiful scenery that is wonderfully blended with amazing scenery complimented with your story telling. Please oh please include the epic drone shots on your new journey that you gave us in past ones! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to watching the next video!
I am very happy to see that Arktika will be back in the water, as previous owner has made many interesting voyages and photos. I know the new "owner" will likely do the same! You are the right person for that boat! It has so much potential. I am genuinely happy to see it go to an admirable sailor who can use it to do what it was meant to do.
Also enjoyed your tour of the boat. META makes some great (famous for expedition boats) boats, and it is a great pedigree. Boat's like that deserve an owner who will use it to the full potential it has. I can imagine you will be doing some "expedition" type sailing, and your crew will be lucky to be aboard it with you. I hope you will do the Northwest Passage in it someday and show us your voyage in video. I am subscribed and always enjoy your videos. Fair winds (and plenty of fuel)!
thanks a lot Uhlich and happy to see you're following along. Nice to see that you're familiar with the previous owner's journeys, very interesting stuff... 😎
Wow that’s one Awesome boat 👍 , I just look over the sale brochure , it gave a lot of information.. stay safe 🤙😎
OMG, what a find, that boat is perfect for your plans, so clean and looks absolutely well maintained!!! Sounds super exciting to me and I look forward to your new journeys! Thanks so much for your wonderful episode!
Hey. So glad the journey continues.
Drew
Wow. Just outstanding
Thank you !!!
Lucky you...go for it!!
Really excited for this next phase! Have been missing the Arctic allure.
Excellent. I'd rather watch this than any video of newer/plastic yachts. Looking forward to following your journey. I wish you safe passage.
You do YOU! Ignore the haters! Found you from TallyHo ad suggestion. I got mad respect for those who set out in what some would think isn’t Resort Safe. Life is a journey… enjoy the ride!
I find you completely amazing an to Kno that kinda option is out there gives me much hope it's like a rent to own house.... So happy for you this boat is you ... I'm so excited to see where an what you get up to.... Super adventure abounds..... Thanks for sharing your life with us... Grateful for the lessons ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Thats a briliant plan, i love it. Its so realistic and economic. Instead of buying a boat and selling it 3 years later with unknown loss and a lot of trouble just lease it for the time you need it, much better! I wonder why not more people do that, so much better than being stuck on the same boat for 20 years while it doesnt fit your plans after the first 3 years anyway.
Thanks Schutt and nice to see you think like that about the plan as well!
Hi as long as it works for you do not worry what other people think because there’s always going to be people that haven’t got the guts to do what you’re doing and just couch chair sailors I’m looking forward to seeing more videos especially splashDown with the boat Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
That boat is so cool!!
Wow, what an amazing boat.
A fantastic dream come true !!
I am impressed…This boat will deliver and it might take some time to get used to all her capabilities…But you both are no rookies…Congratulations..
Super nice boat.
Thank you ido!
I’m excited about everything your doing with the boat 👍👍👍
Hey Alan, great to hear that and nice that you're following along!
Really pleased for you Juho. That is one exciting boat and who cares if you own or lease it. It is built for a purpose and I’m sure you will get the best out of it. Anyone with a boat knows we just look after it and are custodian until it is sold or passed onto the next owner. A lot to learn no doubt about the systems and how she manoeuvres under power but I’m sure you will be fine, slow and steady wins the race. She is in amazing shape for a boat left for three years. Best of luck and if you need a crew let me know. 😁 Andy UK
Found the boat tour! I knew it! Scrap that second head, and turn it into a sauna! Retro fit with the mini cubic!!
sauna would be great! :D
Congratulations. Very happy for you. Happy sailing.
6:35 I know this was a year ago but, wow, this is really exciting! Just found your channel the other day, love that you're doing winter sailing. Greetings from Newfoundland.
Hello. A few minutes ago I decided to see if there was any new videos and basically at the same time you had uploaded this video. Impeccable timing. The boat is truly a monster.
Wow wow wow, what a boat. Perfect for you and your friends. Best of luck and can't wait to follow your adventures.
hello John, thanks a lot! glad to have you along
you got me , im in, im along for the ride
Super happy for you two
How exciting for you! I will be watching your progress with anticipation. Being an old fart, I'm wary of aluminium hulls (my yacht was wooden), but I suppose that there are now modern methods to counter corrosion issues. Decades ago I saw some very bad damage caused by just a small amount of copper wire whiskers sitting in the bilge of a French aluminium yacht for a year or so. Any exposed aluminium on the hull becomes a "sacrificial anode", so a small scratch or ding can lead to big problems, as can stray currents from the electrics. But I'm sure you are well aware and on top of it!
I love Tromso. We were there in winter also, so different and more beautiful.
Congratulations Juno, our plans mirror yours a bit, maybe see you in Greenland.
That boat is awesome.... good for you... its built like a tank!!
Soooo impressed with this fellow. But when I first went into the cabin I would have been hollering for joy that it wasn't full of mold and pack rats! Gorgeous!
Happy to have found your channel. Let the adventures begin!
Wow, what a ship!
Alluring Arctic is back! Good deal! Flat landers in the sage brush sea enjoy your ocean field trips! 🤠
Awesome Juha, well done on your new beast, looking forward to following your adventures.
It’s a great trade off to do maintenance for living on and having the use of a great sailing yacht. Enjoy your adventures.
Found you on NBJS .Great boat you,r working on ,looks perfect for where you want to go.I have a 34' Angleman coldmolded gaffrig ketch.I would love to sail in Norwegian waters and meet the people.My 10hp Saab diesel was built in Norway.
thanks Adrian! Saabs are great engines I hear... hope you make it to Norway one day, it's gorgeous!
Great videos . Stay positive and stay focused .
thanks, we will!
Nice find, looks great best of luck!
Thank you Mike!
Amazing boat!!! Congratulations guys!!!
Good to see you back in action Hugo..& your new teammate is illuminating & impressive in so countless ways...so stoked for you & your partners & of course for your sweet Sohvi .
That boat is EPIC! so happy for you, and looking forward to what you cook up in the future.
Really great to follow your adventures 👍🏻
Your RPM gauge is probably fine. It gets its signal from the alternator on diesels. If the alternator is not working, the RPM gauge won't either. Fix the alternator and it will start working.
⬆️ some tachs are direct (cable) drives.
NOTE: Not all diesel engines tachometers are from the alternators.
I am sooooooooo excited for you!! And I’m excited for me to see it all unfold!
Congratulations neighbor. Looking forward to living vicariously through your adventures.
Exciting ! Good Luck! Look forward to next episode.
Why worry about what other people say ! You are an amazing person and you should always follow your heart in everything you do. Have a great journey on that beautiful boat.
👁👁….Just came across your channel….WOW what an awesome boat….I absolutely love it…I reside in St.Petersburge..Florida and have seen a lot of boats , but never seen one like this….Iam a subscriber for sure and will follow your journey….Maybe someday you will come across the Atlantic and I can see her in person….🙂
That is definitely a monster but she looks like a stout old girl. Good luck with her. Looking forward to watching the progress. Fair winds!
She looks like a proper high-latitude boat. Very happy for ya!
Congratulations and happy sailing
Great to see you guys are back! Look forward to your journey. Awesome boat!!
Congrats nice boat and proper name!
super nice boat, wow...
Congratulations on the awesome expedition boat. I can't wait to see where you take her.
This is a power boat with sails. Love the railings. I am all about safety and not falling off the boat. Looks like a strong safe boat. Not my style. I am a tropical sailor. But and however, lots to admire for what you want to do.
just joined, good luck, will be following you from the Netherlands, warm greetings John!
Interesting project, great looking boat…..congrats and happy days !
let me know when you get cold and head for Tahiti i need a ride!
I would love to see more of the maintenance and recommissioning! Please don't skip those parts, I want to see the upgrades and the work you do before takeoff.
Wow the begining of a great adventure for sure! Can't wait to see more episodes.
thanks Marco, more to come!
It is a beast of a boat!
Arktika is a pretty famous boat, caroff duflos design…more a motorsailor than a sailboat…if i’m not mistaken the previous owners spent winters frozen in the ice high up north in the arctic with their dogs…or they went the furthest up north to the north pole or something (back in the days before the arctic melting)…curious to see your future adventures with it.
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Actually it is a Joubert design. I have the same hull but with a retractable keel both welded in the Meta yard using the Strongal method i.e.heavy plate with little internal structure.
@@vraymond108 l was convinced that i was right and i was gonna show you, but it turns out you’re right and my memory is not what it was 😂 cheers…
@@donaldvanvliet9039 it happens to the best of us.
Looking forward to following your journey
that's an amazing piece of ocean going machinery. I'm excited to see how your voyages go!
*HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOUR CHANNEL TONIGHT, LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR TRAVELS IN THE ARCTIC WATERS, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED, LOL*