Hi Guys. Not my kind of Sailboat any longer- I just can’t do Classic style Sailboats any longer, as a Classic age guy who has sailed them since they were current production, and your Catalina 42 is a terrific example of the best imho, and so much so, that there is a chance that one of the New Catalina Sailboat may just fit what I now need for my next Sailboat 👍 Only mentioning this as it may help others - when I heard the very low hours for the age of the engine, I picked my years, and first thought - Big Chance of Diesel Bug, and or lots of water in the Fuel Tank from who knows how much Condensation. My immediate approach - Call in a Fuel Cleaner Polisher, followed by a Full Engine and Gearbox Service, plus new packing and grease for the packing box. Diesels just love being used and worked regularly oh and after the engine and gearbox have been Run in ? Switch to using high quality Synthetic Lubricants. If you start using Synthetics immediately, they can be so good, that things never Run in / or Break in, as it is sometimes called. My last Sailboat - a long Keeled Shallow Draft 1978 Endeavour 32, which had a pretty major refit before I bought it, included a not yet fully run in New Yanmar Diesel. So After everything had been fully checked over, and fully serviced prior to antifouling and Relaunch. I treated it like a fresh out of the box engine and went through Running it in from the start again. When I needed it in earnest,that engine really delivered what I needed as well.❤ Diesels. Bob. 👍🌟🌟🌟⛵️
I wouldn't sweat the issues you had, I watch 90+ sailing channels some go out with no problems, most have one issue after another, just part of sailing.
I am really interested to hear your thoughts on how your Catalina performed crossing bluewater, given she is 20k pounds (give or take), particularly beating to windward. Bluewater boats tend to be heavier (for the given size) and ease through the water more comfortably (or so it is alleged). Catalina 425 is high on my wish list.
You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing the journey- I’ve been following you since the very first video and I am so happy for the new adventure! Go go go!
I shared the crossing video with my wife. We only watch a handful of sailing videos together. We plan on cruising when we retire. Sure, you guys had some hiccups, but for us it was great to discuss those things and learn from your experience. I hope the second attempt goes better. We will be cheering you along
Awe, I appreciated reading this comment. Glad you can learn from us & that your wife can watch too! We feel honored to be a channel you watch together 😌
Out of curiosity, did you guys look into Starlink as opposed to Iridium? Just wondering if you did a cost comparison and decided that Iridium was better value. Apologies for the late questions, I'm binge watching to catch up :D
We currently have the RV starlink right now. Doesn’t work far offshore. The current marine starlink for sale is quite expensive. We are waiting for that to go down in price and used the iridium instead. Plus iridium doesn’t use too much power. Starlink would draw much more power, which at the time, we would not have been set up for! 😊
We have the starlink RV version but it doesn’t work far offshore. The starlink marine version is still a bit costly, so we are sticking with iridium for offshore at this time!
Heinsight is 20/20? I/many others said before you left to make sure you do a shakedown cruise…..It really isn’t 20/20…..good luck in your next attempt…NEVER sail to a schedule.
Thanks! Enjoy your channel. Disabled vet here so limited to what I can do. Always willing to help a Brother and his family though. Keep safe.
Wow! Thank you so much for your unwavering support & for YOUR service. Thanks for being here and we can’t wait to share upcoming videos with you! 😊
Your hair looks great! Be safe in your travels!! ⛵⛵⛵
Hi Guys. Not my kind of Sailboat any longer- I just can’t do Classic style Sailboats any longer, as a Classic age guy who has sailed them since they were current production, and your Catalina 42 is a terrific example of the best imho, and so much so, that there is a chance that one of the New Catalina Sailboat may just fit what I now need for my next Sailboat 👍 Only mentioning this as it may help others - when I heard the very low hours for the age of the engine, I picked my years, and first thought - Big Chance of Diesel Bug, and or lots of water in the Fuel Tank from who knows how much Condensation. My immediate approach - Call in a Fuel Cleaner Polisher, followed by a Full Engine and Gearbox Service, plus new packing and grease for the packing box. Diesels just love being used and worked regularly oh and after the engine and gearbox have been Run in ? Switch to using high quality Synthetic Lubricants. If you start using Synthetics immediately, they can be so good, that things never Run in / or Break in, as it is sometimes called. My last Sailboat - a long Keeled Shallow Draft 1978 Endeavour 32, which had a pretty major refit before I bought it, included a not yet fully run in New Yanmar Diesel. So After everything had been fully checked over, and fully serviced prior to antifouling and Relaunch. I treated it like a fresh out of the box engine and went through Running it in from the start again. When I needed it in earnest,that engine really delivered what I needed as well.❤ Diesels. Bob. 👍🌟🌟🌟⛵️
Fair winds and following seas. ⛵️
Stay safe and fair winds❤
Wherever you are in that big blue ocean, I hope you are well and enjoying the ride!
“Hindsight” is experience in action. More like “no sight”. Please take care of that lovely bride of yours.
Really looking forward to your crossing to Hawaii.
Go ahead and have a great success!!
Wow I was pleasantly surprised to hear my comment! Can't wait to watch your next journey!
Glad we could surprise you! 🙃🙂
"I am just here so I won't get fined"...??? What's that about?😂
Cheers guys looking forward to the next one. Safe travels❤
I wouldn't sweat the issues you had, I watch 90+ sailing channels some go out with no problems, most have one issue after another, just part of sailing.
"I'm just here so I don't get fined" is my new catchphrase
😂😂😂
Looks like you made it to Hawaii a few days ago! Well done!
I am really interested to hear your thoughts on how your Catalina performed crossing bluewater, given she is 20k pounds (give or take), particularly beating to windward. Bluewater boats tend to be heavier (for the given size) and ease through the water more comfortably (or so it is alleged). Catalina 425 is high on my wish list.
Great to see you back. I am excited! I thought you would go later
Why put off tomorrow with what you can do today 🙃🤪
You guys are awesome! Thank you for sharing the journey- I’ve been following you since the very first video and I am so happy for the new adventure! Go go go!
Excited to see the crossing- way to go! You learned a lot. Happy you both get to do it together
I shared the crossing video with my wife. We only watch a handful of sailing videos together. We plan on cruising when we retire. Sure, you guys had some hiccups, but for us it was great to discuss those things and learn from your experience. I hope the second attempt goes better. We will be cheering you along
Awe, I appreciated reading this comment. Glad you can learn from us & that your wife can watch too! We feel honored to be a channel you watch together 😌
Out of curiosity, did you guys look into Starlink as opposed to Iridium? Just wondering if you did a cost comparison and decided that Iridium was better value. Apologies for the late questions, I'm binge watching to catch up :D
We currently have the RV starlink right now. Doesn’t work far offshore. The current marine starlink for sale is quite expensive. We are waiting for that to go down in price and used the iridium instead. Plus iridium doesn’t use too much power. Starlink would draw much more power, which at the time, we would not have been set up for! 😊
can you get a starlink?
We have the starlink RV version but it doesn’t work far offshore. The starlink marine version is still a bit costly, so we are sticking with iridium for offshore at this time!
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Heinsight is 20/20? I/many others said before you left to make sure you do a shakedown cruise…..It really isn’t 20/20…..good luck in your next attempt…NEVER sail to a schedule.