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Sharing videos about living in Northern Michigan! Regular guy stuff, how to's, helping others learn from my experiences ...
How To Turn Around a Sailboat! Hobie Wave Sailing for Beginners!
Turning a sailboat can be tricky, so UpNorthGuy shows you how to do it using the Hobie Wave as an example! Learn about how turning into the wind and with the wind is different, how to turn from cross wind to downwind and back again! Great for beginners or anyone learning about this part of sailing and more specifically the Hobie Wave sailboat!
I have other videos of this amazing little boat on my channel @upnorthguy (see the Hobie Wave Playlist)!
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I have other videos of this amazing little boat on my channel @upnorthguy (see the Hobie Wave Playlist)!
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Airstream Caravel 16 - Packing up, Getting Ready to Go!
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The camping fun has got to end sometime, and here's how to get that trailer ready for the road when ya gotta leave! Up North Guy shows you the steps to pack up, lock down, take up the stabilizers, and hook up to your tow vehicle.. Video shows our 2023 Airstream 16 Caravel (a.k.a Little Bug) as an example, but the same steps can be used for any trailer!! Check out my playlist "Adventures with Li...
Airstream Caravel 16 - Setting It Up for Camping!!
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What do you need to know to set up your trailer at the campsite? Up North Guy shows you the steps to disconnect, level out and stabilize your trailer so the camping can begin! Video shows our 2023 Airstream 16 Caravel (a.k.a Little Bug) as an example, but the same steps can be used for any trailer!! Check out my playlist "Adventures with Little Bug" for other informational videos about the Airs...
Petoskey Michigan State Park Camping: Highlights, Overview, What To Do!
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Petoskey State Park in Northern Michigan is one beautiful place to camp: scenic trails, beaches, biking, hiking, kayaking, touring the towns of Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Bay View! UpNorthGuy shows you the highlights of this amazing area to help plan your visit! Check out my channel @upnorthguy for more videos with the Airstream Caravelle 16, how-to's, product reviews, life and living in Nort...
John Deere 2025R Compact Tractor - Clearing the Trails!!
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It's as easy as picking up sticks when you got trees to move and a machine like the John Deere 2025R compact tractor! Well, maybe not quite that easy but this tractor makes quick work of it. Fallen trees and large branches can be set up for chainsaw cutting right off the pallet forks. Up North Guy shows how to do it! Make the most of your compact tractor!! For more videos on the John Deere 2025...
Short Version: How to Assemble the Hobie Wave!
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Short video showing how to assemble the Hobie Wave including components, assembly process, rigging & stepping the mast, getting it ready for a new season on the water! Best if you have a buddy to help you, so grab a friend and check out this video! The longer, more detailed video is also on my channel so you can check that one out too!! For more videos on the Hobie Wave, how-to's, product revie...
3 Year Owner Product Review: Predator 212CC Chipper/Shredder!
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The Predator Chipper/Shredder helps with cutting up leaves and small branches when doing the clean up on your yard. I have a 2021 model that I have been using for the past 3 years and put together a product review video for anyone considering this machine! How to operate, safety tips, likes and dislikes about the chipper are shown. But would I buy it again?? Check out my channel @upnorthguy for...
Ag Spray MC60 Sprayer Tank: My Bridge to those Troubling Water Spots!
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The Ag Spray MC60 Sprayer is a big upgrade to help get to those hard to water trees we planted this year! I just purchased this implement to use with my John Deere 2025R and iMatch 3 point hitch. New owner overview and tips on how to set up and operate the sprayer, including bushing install, PTO hookup, water pressure, spray gun, and other features! Check out my channel @upnorthguy for more vid...
How to remove the John Deere AutoConnect Mower Deck - Short Version!
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Short video showing all the steps to remove your mid-mount mower deck from the John Deere compact tractor. Mine is a 2021 model year 2025R tractor with a 54D mower deck (2018 model year), but the steps and tips can work for other decks too! Here they are in summary: Use level surface, raise the 3 pt lever so you can turn the mower deck knob to Drive On/Off position, lower the 3pt lever and deck...
How to Connect the John Deere Mid Mount AutoConnect Mower Deck - Short Version!
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Short video showing all the steps to connect your mid-mount mower deck to the John Deere compact tractor. Mine is a 2021 model year 2025R tractor, and a 54D mower deck (2018 model year), but the steps and tips can work for other decks too! Here they are in summary: Use level surface, rubber mats under deck, unlock the casters, grease the shaft, move PTO lever to rear PTO. Raise the 3 pt lever s...
John Deere Autoconnect Mower Deck - How to get it ready for the new season!
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The John Deere mid mount mower deck needs some TLC before each new cutting season! UpNorthGuy shows you how to clean up, grease up and sharpen up the deck, using the 54D model. Tips and advice are based on my own experience but also apply to other decks like the 60D and 72D! Check out my channel @upnorthguy for other videos about the John Deere 2025R if you are interested in learning more about...
John Deere 2025R Step Ladder - Overview, Use, and How to Find!
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This little step ladder on my 2025R helps get on and off the machine. Short video showing the details, use, functionality and where to find it! Check out my channel @upnorthguy for more videos about my John Deere 2025R, uses, how-to's & tips, plus others about life and living in Northern Michigan! Click the Subscribe button if you want to stay up to date with more UpNorthGuy stuff! Thank you al...
How to Unclog a Drain!
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When the drain gets clogged, it needs to be cleared. It's easy to do by yourself, and UpNorthGuy shows you how! No need to call a plumber, or waste time with Drano. Take out the drain stopper, clean it up and that clog is gone!! Check out my channel, @upnorthguy for more how-to videos! Also product reviews, life and living in Northern Michigan! Click the Subscribe button if you want to stay up ...
How to know when to ride the Trails!
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Some tips on how to know about the snow conditions for snowmobiling Up North Michigan! Check out my channel @upnorthguy for more videos on how to's, product reviews, life and living Up North !! Click the Subscribe button if you want to stay up to date with more UpNorthGuy stuff! #snowmobiles #puremichigan #upnorth
Snowmobiling the Betsie Valley Trail: Winter Wonderland/Too Warm/Overheat/Busted Ride!!
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Well, it sure looked good at the start, riding down the Betsie Valley Trailway from Beulah Michigan in Benzie County! But like most of this winter, just too warm and not enough snow to cool down the sled... :( The ride turned out to be a short one but still got some good footage of the trail in this area and made it back after overheating!! Check out my channel @upnorthguy for more how to's, pr...
How to get on the trails in Benzie County Michigan: Snowmobile Trail Staging & Access points!
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How to get on the trails in Benzie County Michigan: Snowmobile Trail Staging & Access points!
Candy Cane Martini - How to make this Happy Holiday Cocktail!
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Candy Cane Martini - How to make this Happy Holiday Cocktail!
Let's Get Hitched!! Heavy Hitch + John Deere 2025 Overview!
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Let's Get Hitched!! Heavy Hitch John Deere 2025 Overview!
How to Repair your Dock! Save Big $$$ - Do It Yourself!
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How to Repair your Dock! Save Big $$$ - Do It Yourself!
Nasty but Necessary! How to empty your Airstream Trailer waste tank!
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Nasty but Necessary! How to empty your Airstream Trailer waste tank!
Looking Back: How to Pair your Airstream WiSight 2.0 Voyager backup camera!
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Looking Back: How to Pair your Airstream WiSight 2.0 Voyager backup camera!
How to operate the Airstream 2023 Caravel 16 Trailer (Part 2) - What's on the Inside?
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How to operate the Airstream 2023 Caravel 16 Trailer (Part 2) - What's on the Inside?
How to operate the Airstream 2023 Caravel 16 Trailer - What's on the Outside! (Part 1)
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How to operate the Airstream 2023 Caravel 16 Trailer - What's on the Outside! (Part 1)
Top 5 things I LOVE about the Hobie Wave (and 1 thing I wish I could change!)
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Top 5 things I LOVE about the Hobie Wave (and 1 thing I wish I could change!)
Best Summer Cocktail?? Effen Delicious Vodka Stone Sour!
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Best Summer Cocktail?? Effen Delicious Vodka Stone Sour!
How to Dock a Sailboat - Using the Hobie Wave!
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How to Dock a Sailboat - Using the Hobie Wave!
G2 Bakflip Tonneau Cover + Elevate Rack System: Owner Product Review!
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G2 Bakflip Tonneau Cover Elevate Rack System: Owner Product Review!
May the 4th (Stage) be with you!! How to replace Stage 4 iSpring water filters!
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May the 4th (Stage) be with you!! How to replace Stage 4 iSpring water filters!
Respectfully, I did not know people own them to use. I saw a person on a private wave and thought it was dumb. I just rented one and it was honestly a very fun boat that I enjoyed. I live in a community where basically everyone are rich. My sailing beach is coverd in hobie 26 17 18 tigers and tornados so I never thought someone would buy a wave. It’s honestly a great little boat. The only problem for me is how often it bow plows because of how low it sits. great video!
Sir, what type of liner do you have in your truck ?
Very good video, great refresher. You explain the concepts plainly and simply! Thanks!
You're very welcome! thanks for the comment!
The sail won't 'womp' (nice tribute to "Wind," btw) if you tighten the sheet to center as you gybe. Gybing is scary only if you neglect to handle the main. The womp becomes a snap of the battens, and then you release the sheet to your new point of sail.
Thanks for the comment!
There he is! Appreciate it
Thanks!
I like the explanations in layman’s terms. How strong was the wind? I owned a Wave and I bought a crazy cheap Getaway on Facebook. I sold the Wave mainly because it didn’t have wings. I trailer the boat and the Wave was definitely easier to rig and sail.
I do try to keep the explanations simple and focus on what to do not what it’s called in sailing terms. Wind was about 6-7 mph which is good for the audio and filming. Thanks for the comment!😊
Buy husqvarna bar oil and mix your own oil and gas using huskvarna oil. Spend a bit more on the bar oil and save on the fuel. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks for the comment and advice!
Had mine 4 years. No issues...love it
Glad to hear it! Mine is running better, starts easier the more I use it.
Good video
Thank you!
Thanks for these vids. More please!
Thanks for the feedback and comment!
Thanks for this video. Just what me and the kids needed 👍🏻
Awesome! Thanks for the comment, glad it helped!!
Do you have a link for the carbineer parts you are using for the bridle hooks? I think mine are pins. I had a hard time hooking in the forestay, and had to move the shroud pins up to get enough slack to hook the forestay. Seems like that would be easier with the beeners rather than trying to get a clevis pin and ring in. Also comment on what ring from top or bottom you are attaching for forestay, bridle hooks and the side shrouds if you would. Tks!
Hi! I don’t know where the bridle hooks came from, they were there when I bought it and per the prior owner they were an upgrade. It is definitely easier to attach the bridle with them. I think any similar size carabiner could work. Nothing special about the rings I am using, they are basic sailboat hardware.
Have you checked the valve lash? I have one hemi and a non hemi that is original with my chipper pull start has alwags been easy. Main thing i have an issue with is bogging on thicker branches.
Have not checked that but thanks for the suggestion!
You used the wrong bolts that is why you needed to pile on washers. Also why not drill two extra holes on each pillars for the correct height to clear the cab and still low enough for garage fit? Seems like an easy task…
The smaller bolts won't work with the cleats that's why I had to use the larger ones. I switch between the cleats and the rack on the same set of bolts. Good suggestion to lower the rack! Thanks!
I’ve had mine almost 3 years. I noticed some paint coming off on the part you grab to move it. They sent me a new canister. I’m happy with it overall.
Great! Thanks for the comment!
Awesome video can't wait to see your other ones
Thank you ! Trying to find the time to do more of them!!
Water does get in the box, but it flows out through the drain tubes (assuming they are not clogged)
can you sit on those wings? if not, can they be changed to the ones like on the getaway?
Yes you can sit on them!
Nice clear safety tips. Good reminders. I have the 2025 and same sticking with the shifting. I just push the reverse a little to get it to move without forcing it.
yep, I am doing the same thing to get it unstuck- thanks for the comment!
Is the padding on the leaning bar standard? I would love this boat but I would have to take it to the lake and take the mast down when I take it home. I grew up with a 9 foot cat yak that I couldn't get replacement parts for. I had so much fun on that boat.
It came with mine- it is a 2015 model that I purchased used. The padding on the bars make it super comfortable! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the info
No problem 👍
I like the steps on your tractor. Who makes those?
John Deere makes them, and it came standard on mine. Here is a video on my channel that explains more about the step! czcams.com/video/-JWevPmYfhI/video.htmlsi=o6fJAHTYqeZz_HF4
Great video! I've sailed a Sunfish about a dozen times. Would you say the learning curve to a Wave is easy?
Much easier to learn on a Wave. I started on a sunfish too, but it’s too small and difficult to manage the lines and rudder. Thanks for the comment!
thank you!
You're welcome!
You can program the tractor to shut off that backup safety crap.
Thanks for the comment, can you share how to program it??
I also have a 2025 and that drives me crazy. How do you shut that off?
Can you drive in the other locking positions without it closing on it's own? Supplier says it's only meant for loading and unloading.
Yes you can! That is the advantage of the multiple positions when you have loads of different sizes. Never heard it wasn’t for driving that way.
Thanks for reply! Mine only stays closed when it’s all the way closed. If I leave in another position it rolls back into the canister shortly into the drive (tried multiple adjustments) Customer service from Real Truck told me it’s not meant to be driven in the other positions which I thought was weird and couldn’t figure out why you would have them otherwise. Thanks for letting me know yours operates how I thought it should.
firing Americans for refusing a dangerous and experimental drug is gay. especially when said drug turned out to be deadly and ineffective.. makes it gay and dumb. therefore your hat is gay and dumb
thx buddy,helpfull indeed
Thanks for the feedback!!
What is the best website to find a hobie wave?
I found mine used on Craigslist. Also could check Facebook Marketplace!
Use ethanol free gas if you can find it. Then stabilizer isn't needed.
Thanks for sharing!
Bak now makes a t slot rail that works with elevate for a flush single rail mount system.
Great news! Thanks for sharing!!
Is there a composite board you considered using instead of wood?
I did not consider other materials- I used the same as the original. Good idea though!
Enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the feedback!!
As far as the bag, I think I'd take the nuts off from around that chute opening and see if I couldn't wrap some baling wire or something around those bolts, then re-install the nuts over it, forming the wire into some rounded hooks to help hold the bag without making holes in the bag. Either that or put some steel grommets in the bag end and use the hooks through those.
Good idea ! Thanks for sharing!
Hmmm, I always just mulch up my leaves in the fall by mowing them repeatedly with the riding mower until they're shredded down fine enough to look like part of the soil. I do get a lot of brush and limbs in the yard about every time we have a good thunderstorm though. Might have to pick one of these up instead of having the big bonfire every fall from the brush pile.
Using a mower to mulch will be much faster than this shredder!
Thanks for the great content, but I almost stopped watching in the first 2 minutes due to the audio being so hideously awful. It was distorted to the point of being unintelligible - something must have been screwy with your audio levels, and it was only playing from the right channel. The review was great though, it's good to get a practical insight into it before shelling out the considerable amount of money to buy one of these decks.
Thanks for the comment- I don’t know what happened with the audio on that one. It was one of my earlier videos and something that I learned to watch for when recording. Glad the video helped, and I have others on my channel about the MMM deck and the 2025!
HI great video. Did you find a kayak holder that works with the rack?
Not yet, still using the foam ones shown in the video. Thanks for the comment!!
*I sold my Nacra 6.0 and 5.7 and bought a wave. Have tweaked it to go faster. Good video.*
Nice! Happy sailing this summer!!
Just curious how does pump attach to pto ? Looks like pump is couple hundred dollars probably could make your own way cheaper using there parts plus a fiberglass 55 drum and a cutter king 3 point mount to a attach to back
It has a collar on the pump, you just pull it back, slide the pump on the PTO shaft then release it to lock. I agree you could make your own cheaper if you can find the parts, it's not a complicated set up! thanks for the comment!
@upnorthguy thanks I will let you I think I am going to make one. parts are all listed in manual you got or I got online pump ($50.75) everthing with part number. I think most of money is in the container. But thank you for showing video did not even think about tractor doing that
Great video, always learn something here!! Thanks!
thanks for the feedback!
Super helpful. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thanks for the feedback!!
Nice one
Thanks!!
Tx's for the review, I'm narrowing down to a hard cover roll up. May not be as convenient in some situations. The advantage of easily removing for full box length & cleaning as you mentioned are very important for my application. I have a an 8' bed because I need that @ times.
That sucks they didn't fit and at that price I wouldn't modify them either, I also would not pay $300+ for them when I can just modify the ones that come on the deck from factory. It pays to be handy.
Can you post a picture of how you modified them? Would love to see that!
Thanks!
You're welcome! Glad it helped 😃
Just finished installing one of these, glad they decided to add a middle height, so now 18/23/28 inches in height. For my Silverado, 23" is the perfect height, just clears the top of the cab and I can fold my Bakflip all the way to the back window. Only issue I had, was I used the thin seal on my Bakflip, which made re-installing it a little too tight, had to remove the seal(didn't have it in the first place). Also, another thing to note, since you're setting your Tonneau cover on top of the TS rails, like in my case, the tailgate seal on the Bakflip is not flush anymore, leaves about a 3/16" gap.. :( need find a way to seal that part..
Nice! I didn't know they added another height option. I do have that small gap at the tailgate as you say but I don't get much water in there thankfully. Thanks for the comment!!
I didn't know the step went up? Thanks!
Me neither! I didn’t realize there was so much to it!
what year is your 2025R ? do the newer ones have a easy connect /disconnect Hydraulic for the front loader?
Mine is 2021 model year, it does have easy connect for the hydraulic lines. I never take my loader off however so I don’t use them.
Does it have a locking feature where you need a key? Or can anyone just walk over and open it?
Yes it has a lock that has a key. If not locked anyone can get in.
I agree: this is a great little boat, I rent them here in San Diego.
Nice! You must see a lot of smiles from those customers!
@@upnorthguy Sorry-I'm the customer with the smile. My wife even likes the Wave.
@@mnelson56 oh nice! my wife likes it too!!