Could I Cross The English Channel With These Outboards on This Boat? | Wildling Sailing
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- čas přidán 6. 04. 2023
- With not too many options remaining, I'm starting think crossing the channel might be my best bet.
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Anyone up for a cheeky flotilla?
Sounds fun but we are on the other side of the pond. ⛵🌴❤
Did. you ask at Multiship in Harlingen NL?
Lots of love!
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Sorry, only if you come to Scotland !
How about Northern France Mark, as you said, you have no visa issues there. Cheaper to transport by road, and shorter hop if you decide to cross the ditch.
Or maybe forget the road, and day hop along Belgian coast! Maybe a little crazy, but there must be some yards on French coast.
I am a father and a grandfather, and trust me, helping you young people is a blessing. Good job and greetings from Sweden!👍
And don't forget straps for around the hulls in case you hit a 20 ft container floating somewhere where it shouldn't be , keep safe be prepared ! Chiao
yes im a father grandfather and great grandfather.
@@whennet
Good thinking along with enough materials to patch holes and cracks.
Barefoot Doctors are looking at carrying or building in dive floatation bags to their future Al hulled dream cat.
Mark look at DiY electric motors ...either using the drive legs from your outboards or salvaged ones ....
If you need inspiration look at heart of gold..
See what others have done ... The motors and controls are in the hundreds the batteries are getting cheaper and safer ...take a look at CATL LiFe blade cells in cells...in no name storage packs..
@@davidwolstenholme4676 Your Great Grandchildren are very lucky indeed. My Greatgrandmother lived until I was well into my twenties, and for her to be around, was such a blessing when I was growing up. ❤️ Best Wishes. Bob. 👍
Mark your dad is a warrior ! How lucky you are to have him by your side !
fair do's. we just took the plugs out and cranked the petrol out, started first time
That man is a treasure! ❤️
@@WildlingSailing Don't ever stop thanking your Father for all the things he helps you with a lot of sons wish they had a father like yours.
Your dad is a great guy))
And good job guys and awesome sailing
Thank you ✊
You Saved Yoshi. Never forget that. Sounds like he is saving Joe now. See what you taught Yoshi.
i love the look that your dad was giving when you was saying about the cost of transporting the boat 😂
😂👍😂 HE'S A SENSIBLE LANCASHIRE MAN THROUGH AND THROUGH !!!❤
Priceless😂
Well, I feel much more knowledgeable about outboards after this video. Your Dad is amazing to watch, truly skills born from years of projects. Sounds like Yoshi's in good loving hands, the most important thing. Great video Mark.
The trip to the coast would show if the engines are safe to cross one of the worlds busiest shipping lanes. Cleaning tips by mum, wax on, wax off ❤ Great update 2x👍
👍😂👍...MUM'S ALWAYS KNOW BEST !!!
@@buzzinsmaug664 They do. 👍👍
@@buzzinsmaug664 😂👍🤗
@@dcallan812 🤗👍🤣
@@artbymaryf7283 😘👌 If both engines make it to France, their is just a chance of avoiding all the ferry's and container ships.
I love it when your dad helps out he is so so good with engines everyone should have a dad like yours.
MARK'S DAD IS LIKE THE MERLIN OF ENGINEERING !!!
Your farther is an absolute legend. It seems no matter what it runs on, he'll get it running right for you. Your mom is amazing, and she's right you have learned from her, and by learning, I mean you're a great guy from a wonderful family, and that doesn't happen by accident. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. Crossing the channel on the boat powered by the two 9hp would be one heck of an adventure and surely that would earn a few subscribers. Stay safe?
Mark,I’ll say it again, you’re a golden child.! Well done Mum and Dad. Good luck Yoshi hope you have a long and happy life.
This made me laugh, I was thinking the same could you get across the channel back to blighty, so your close to friends and family, (It would make the rebuild so much easier.) I have crossed the channel from holland a few times. First time, it was like a mill pond, so flat you could have done it in a bathtub, Second time, A storm came out of nowhere, I was in a 50 foot ketch rigged 1920s, trading ship. And It was frightening to say the least. I was in my 20's back then so stupid was my middle name. But i have never took the sea for granted since, I saw how it can change in a instant. If you are going to attempt this, then make sure you have multiple backup boats. So if it hits the fan you can abandon ship and be safe. Its only money. And so long as you are alive you can start again.
A little flotilla would be great fun and very reassuring
@@WildlingSailing there is that nice clean boat as tow/safety boat. 😆
Your Dad is an absolute gentleman .
I love how budget conscious you are. Often sailors will presume you can just shell out grand after grand but you show how it can be done on the cheap. The visible pain listing the lift costs showed that and made me chuckle.
Agreed. I've stumbled across a couple of other channels that put out videos like "is THIS our new boat ?", it's basically a tour of a soon-to-be first-hand luxury yacht, and they never ever talk about prices. In one of them a woman was saying "it's so nice, there are big windows in the bunk so we would be able to have a lot of light staying here", and I was like, "who _stays_ in the bunk longer than they need to when they live on a sailboat ? The main point of being in a bunk is to sleep, you don't need the light. When you need the light you're out of your bunk !"… The mentality was astounding.
And then the entire thing was full of new technologies, everything was brand new, for honestly what is a full-on luxury lifestyle. But at no point, ever, did they talk about how much such a boat costs. Then they talked about it having solar panels and electric motors "because when fuel is so expensive it's good to have". What ? Since when do _they_ care about money ?
This is some upper-class etiquette closely related to, or even directly, "you don't need to talk about the price of things, because you can afford the things anyway, so don't talk about the price of things ; if you need to talk about those things then you don't belong with us, you are too poor". It's a super elitist way of filtering people, and they do that by never ever talking about money except the money they are earning, but never what they spend.
I think it's super healthy to talk about those things, so it kind of baffles me when Mark says "I don't know why I'm talking about the price"… it's… because you're a normal person Mark, that's a good thing, you keep your head on your shoulders and your feet to the ground, despite spending a lot of time on boats. And the talk at the end about how it would cost to move the boat, with his father's reaction in the background… yeah. It's normal and a good thing to talk about how much it costs. For 7k+ he could pay two people full time for a month, he'd get a lot of things done really fast. But the point is to not spend that much.
People swim across the English Channel, so I think with the right preparations totally doable, thanks for update on Yoshi
I believe them not running for ten years and you were able to get them into their current condition is testament to how "reliable" they are. I like new stuff but seeing the ingenuity and persistence is fun to watch.
Often things made a while ago are just made better. Especially if they have been sitting around a while and have not been used very much for their age - you can end up getting an amazing deal.
Yup, surprised me how good those engines are. I wonder how easy it is to upgrade the other to electric start. I'm not a big fan of those Wharram engine pits.
Triple double check beams, beam lashings, and any other related connections before you commit to putting the boat through anything remotely stressful. To me they'd all be very suspect after having been abandoned and unmaintained for so long. Having any of that stuff coming loose or breaking on you could make for a very bad day indeed. Looking forward to seeing the journey continue, keep it up!
Excellent comment!
@@paulboden7850 With Mark's resourcefulness, even if one half of the catamaran 'fell off', he'd convert the rest of it to a mono-hull!
Yes any flex or movement an that thing will break apart in no time.
@@damienduggan9060 wharrams are designed to flex, thats why they use lashings
Your dad has some good tools. 🛠
Mark I think you should call your boat 'Yoshi'..... that way he will always be with you while you are sailing!!
All the best, Richard
Mark your dad is a super hero to us. You can tell your parents love you soooo much. ❤
You did the right thing for Yoshi, I know it hurts, but you did whats best for him and not yourself. Multihull centre near Plymouth (Millbrook) if you motor the boat back. Reach out to Richard Woods (catamaran designer) who runs it, good place to refit and live aboard. Steve gets best dad of the year award, and well done mums for subliminal cleaning training.
Those two strokes will do you just fine after you work the kinks out so long as they aren’t making any bearing noise (sounds like marbles rolling around in a can) they will use a lot of fuel under heavy throttle though. Take it across the channel, I would send it! It would be great content too.
Maybe hire a boat to make the crossing and tow if needed. Would be cheaper than transport
Mum is absolutely killing me with the cleaning conversation. Sweet parents you’ve got sir. No wonder you turned out so great.
I am also a father and grandfather , watching you and your parents puts a smile on my face and warms the heart. I will admit that when I first saw the boat, I thought that you had made a mistake and had forgotten that' it is not about the destination but the journey'. After all the hard work is done, she will be a fine vessel. Best wishes from Canada to you and your parents.
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Your Dad is the man!!! 👌🏻
I've seen Yoshi a few times of the last month and he does look happy walking past where I've been working and never makes any noise just looks curiously at what we are doing , on another note those engine look like a good pair and will be better than having one to reply on , keep up the good work
The Normans made it across just fine. You can absolutely make it across the channel, I personally wouldn't pay 5k, worse comes to worse and the tow would probably be cheaper
A tow would be the way to go. Just get the boat sturdy enough for the crossing. Maybe a fisherman could use the money.
I agree. A bit of risk, a lot of adventure, and a great story. The time you took 2/3 of a catamaran across the English channel with a couple dodgy outboards rigged up. most likely save some money and a priceless story too. I agree about it being better if you have a boat buddy.
2 NEW outboards would be less than 5k, then they would be o.k. for the trip.
@@wyattfamily8997 I like that idea. He needs 4 strokes to be allowed in all waterways, anyway.
Spending time with my son working on his cars and boat is time i cherish. I'm sure your dad is the same. And its good that you're learning to do this stuff yourself because if you're taking this boat around the world you'll need these skills.
His dad should have had him do the 2nd one and been there to help.
@Lee Benson i agree, but honestly Steve is terrible at wanting to do it himself!!😊
@@artbymaryf7283 I have 2 sons and I would never buy them new, always old used and then we would rebuild the things (bikes, dirt bikes, go-karts, and cars) together as they grew-up. Today one rebuilds everything the other buys new but still does a lot of maintenance himself. Still they both say that working on things together was/is some of their favorite memories as kids.
@Lee Benson ,,,absolutely Lee,,,its priceless isnt it?🤗 We would always get the boys old decrepit cars when they passed their tests & Steve & them would get them working perfectly x I think they appreciate things more when they have to work on things dont they🤗⛵️👋
I admire your decision concerning the dog. An increasing number of sailors have now dogs on board but they obviously do not think very much about the animal's well being. A dog does definitely not belong on a boat.
If you are actually thinking about coming to Port Napoleon. Be informed that the main building burned down in December and that there is now only temporary container showers and toilets.
Also they raised the cost for electricity quite a bit. It's now 400€ per month in winter until March and 120€ per Month from April to July.
Greetings from SV NOLA from Port Napoleon✌️
The cost of things is really relevant. The pup will be happy living on land and delighted to see you when you visit.
Your a wonderful 👍 loving family .it's so awesome that your mum and dad help you so much towards your dream of Sailing round the 🌎 ..fair winds and I do apologise for saying your vid of the might time sail was boring hope U can forgive me .God Bless you all . Leo 🦁
2 strokes are the way to go! Cheep to fix and parts are really easy to get all over the world. They’re lighter and easier to fix than 4 strokes. Everyone who is a full time Cruser has 2 stroke for there tenders for reason listed above.4 strokes constantly need their carburetors rebuilt..
For the third time I have to say why not cross the channel it solves so many problems? Those motors sure I would want some miles from them first but then you do need to move the boat a fair way before the crossing. For the crossing itself you could borrow spare motors as backup. Also you are such a popular channel among boaties surely there would be many boats willing to escort you across (Think Dunkirk) the escorts could go in relay the boat and design are definitely up to it. This is an adventure channel first and foremost, a VHF and PLB would be necessary but you would also be in cellphone coverage all the way.
Only thing you would need to be sure of is the integrity of the hulls and skin fittings and the beams so yes you would need to haul out but you could also move the boat into a more tidal part of Netherlands and just beach her to clean and tap hulls. I think motors are up to it but not guaranteed yet as already said, navigational issues are crossing the shipping channel 100% reliably and having a good weather forecast with wind behind preferably. Those motors should push you along at between 5 and 10 knots surely so not exactly a long journey once on the English coast then its short hops to your destination.
Hi. My thoughts exactly! Get to somewhere tidal and survey the hulls at low tide. Then start planning your crossing. But, there is a lot of talk about engines and nothing on sails. This is a sailboat with a very simple sail plan. Mark shouldn't go to sea in this unless it is sailing with auxiliary power.
@@howardwinrow62 not so sure that's essential, but yes good thinking no time to set up proper rig but surely he could borrow a rig from something like a trailer sailer. Rudders would need to be in good condition though.
I am nuts enough to do it without an escort and if authorities said no, then at night.
Remove the oil injection tanks and bypass. Add oil to fuel directly and mix. Much more reliable, had a system like that fail 40 miles out at sea. Interesting trip .
Glad you gave Yoshi a better life.
I have just binged watched almost your entire series in a few days and the one thing I have to say is I love your parents ! You have been blessed with some special people in your life! Seriously, I wish you the best Mark. You have been through a lot and you keep smiling. Good luck on your adventure.
I hope you keep the outboards. I like the 2 strokes better as they are cheaper to repair and parts are more available in places like the Caribbean. 🙂
But they are so hard on fuel and we all know how pricey that has become as of late.
@@leebenson4874 I've got a mercury 15hp 2 stroke on the skiff and it's amazing! Definitely worth the costs of fuel for the ease of repair.
@@gabrielmarshman2819 I have a Johnston 9.9 on my 10' john boat and about 5 yrs. ago I got a B/S 5Hp 4-stroke and that baby will move her upriver at 12 mph's and still get 20mpg. My 10 gets like 3 at 13. 4 strokes are better at long time running as well. PS better for mother earth as well!!
That's the thing.. With a 4 stroke you have the torque to push a heavy lump at relatively low rpm. Two strokes have to be screaming before they can shift anything. They wear out quicker. You always worry about the oil feed getting blocked and seizing the engine. Not for me. Especially on a heavy boat. Fine for a dinghy but I personally wouldn't like to use them on the Wharram.
Dad is such a gem! Absolutely fantastic :)
I know how firmly a little soul can take up so much of your heart. Not so long ago on a walk, we were attacked by a swarm of killer bees. I was hospitalized for a week as I am deathly allergic to bee stings, and my poor Yorkie passed away that night. She saw me transported away in an ambulance and she thought I had died. Where I live now, has just got 2 young Schnauzers. I had one just before we emigrated from Zimbabwe to South Africa, and he would not have survived the quarantine. Sad, but life does go on! Great to see that your motors are looking much healthier. Your talking about costs is great as my current plan is to fly to LA and look for a decent inexpensive yacht in San Diego, fix problems and sail it back home, most likely via the Pacific then Indian Ocean. Home is just south of Richards Bay.
Ooh the little cable tie to get the impeller blades all in the right place, nice tip, thanks Steve 👍
My vote is for you to sail/motor it to your home. What an epic adventure that would be.
Idea about landing the boat: could you do it where it is? Might there be someone with direct access to the inlet your boat is in who would allow you to land it on their property for the months it would take to repair and rebuild it? As unlikely as this is, the transport costs may warrant a look.
Thanks for the update on Yoshi. I became fond of Yoshi from the time he came into your life, his timely rescue, your time in the boatyard and then on a grand tour with you and Nadiyana. And now, from all you've said, he will live a grand life with Joe. With visits from his pal Mark.
Good to see you and your dad having fun together, as well to know where your fine cleaning skills come from,
Cheers, from Vancouver, Canada
Of course your dad would enjoy spannering on those engines. He's clearly a gear head. We all love this. Not a single one of us wouldn't.
I said before and at the chance of sounding like a broken record, your Dad is an absolute legend!!
Oops... we did not see the Saab drinks holder in this video !
It's absolutely a pleasure too watch your boat build ,Expertly done ,especially with Dad,.
Some of my fondest memories are of me helping my son work on his car...you're very fortunate to have such wonderful and supportive parents!
Jeremy, May an Hammond crossed the channel in self built car boat 😂 for you should be peanuts. GO FOR IT !!!
It would crazy to cross the Channel with outboards that are old and you do not know. You could try borrowing two new solid working motors. Since you would only use them for less than 24 hours to cross. You would need a powerful motor because the current and bad weather can be dangerous. It is an idea though, good luck all the best in finding or using a solid powerful motor. :)
Remove the middel part then you have 2 small boats and you can easily go to a small boat yard(s)
Your mom complimenting your cleaning skills was hilarious, for all the reasons we all know about, when it comes to moms and sons, and cleaning. :))
Mark's Dad = Legend!
Hey Mark!! You are doing a great job, keep it up! If you decide to cross the Channel in the first 2 weeks of May, it would be an honour to be your 1st, 2nd or 3rd mate! You are an inspiration! Keep going and don't give up (I know you won't). Max from London
What a testament to the quality of Suzuki engineering. Those engines have a lot of life left; especially with the care you and your Dad give them. I think I would go for four strokes, in the long term, but these look like they can work for some time. I reckon getting the boat to UK seems a good idea. Motoring across the North Sea sounds silly, but I think it is a reasonable idea. You could make a jury sail rig too. On Monday I flew back up here (Sweden) and it was gorgeous weather on the North Sea. I could even see as far as your boat, when off the Dutch coast, and had a lovely view of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland, Schiermonnikoog, and the Afsluitsdijk, Ijsselmeer and Markermeer. It would have been super weather to cross to the East Coast of UK.
Your Dad is so cool!
Great video! Very interesting
Rest easy, Our sweet animals live in the now. If now is good, they are good. Great video. Man I sure miss my Dad.
I LOVE the local wildlife passing by the workshop!
thanks for the update on Yoshi great to see him doing sooooo well.....look forward to your next adventure....chap
Well done, oh for a Dad like yours.
Dad is absolutely railing that 2nd engine in the background while he discusses Yoshi:) I love this father / son stuff!
Your Dad is a work horse. I love to see him and you create more memories. He’s knowledgeable is admirable. Must be great to have him as your best friend. 🙌🏼
You might be from other side of the Pennines but love Wilding Sailing. Another great episode. Thank you. Your Mum and Dad are great too.
Hey don't forget mum too she's a legend as she genuinely loves doing things for the guys there's cups of tea by the gallon being as you are a true English man. And not to forget bacon rolls and sausages in a roll. Abd all the cleaning. Yes mum's a one in a million. Love you you MUM X.
Awww Robert, thank YOU so much,,,I really appreciate your lovely comments🤗⛵️🤗
Your Dad is an absolute LEGEND. Would like to hear about his mini and the Jeep too. I realise they have nothing to do with your journey so you will be forgiven to leave the out. Best wishes mate
Yes...but not a Ocean 🌊
Great Video, pleased for Yoshi Retirement 😎🙏
It's always a good video watching your dad work his magic
You broke my heart when I couldn't get hold of one of those bacon sanny's
Cherish your parents you are a lucky lad
Hey Mark. Another great video. I love the relationship between you and Mum n Dad.
My heart goes out to you over your decision for Yoshi. You made a difficult but wise choice. Thank god for your friend Joe he is in safe hands.
Looking forward to the next chapter. 😊
A Great video Mark which also confirms that your Dad is a Legend. Well done. Looking forward to more of the same.
I'm Yoshii crew 4 life
Have good week everyone
Don't give up mate.
It's not how many times we fail, its how many times we get back up that matters.
Great stuff for all the updates.. glad Yoshi is happy with your buddy. Look forward to all your postings.. 👍👍👍👍👍
I thoroughly enjoying watching your dad work on the motors. I do not know anything about motors, but it is like watching an artist at work. It abvioiusly takes alot of patience. Thank you for sharing!
Love your parents they are awesome
Love these dude. Found you recently and subbed for the long haul. Your Dad is a diamond too! 👍👍
Excellent video, and BIG RESPECT to Joe!
I can't imagine how much hard work and dedication you have all put in, to be able to live your boat life dreams =)
You are lucky to have a Dad like this. He's a star...
Getting the boat to departure point for your crossing will tell you what you need to know- vet the reliability of the motors. Then it's all about patience- waiting for the right conditions/weather forecasts. Doing it on a calm day where you're not beating into weather not likely to be a big deal.
Hi Mark,
I was speaking to someone yesterday who owns a boatyard in Kent just for Wharrams. Don't know any more than that but sounds ideal for you 👍
Thanks for the real-time updates. We appreciate your efforts. I was wondering about Yoshi last week. I understand it is difficult not having your little buddy but you saved him, gave him some adventures, and now he has a new life with your friend. It would be great if you could get the boat to the UK. No worries about visas & Schengen. And you can drop your laundry off with your Mum :)
Looking forward to the next installment. All the best!
Great job Mark. Was just wondering about Yoshi. Always nice to have your Mom in the video. Love seeing the content with your Dad fix8ng and helping.
I really appreciate your in real time. Less c o nvienient but more real. Sets you apart from the rest. Go Mark
keep at it Mark!
Such a lovely mum and dad
Brilliant Mark, your wonderful mum and dad come up trumps again. Those engines don’t seem that bad at all and will run even better after the bottom end overhaul. I feel for you regards Yoshi, is a special dude but I think you have done the right thing and it seems to have helped your mate as well so it’s a win, win but I have no doubt you miss him like crazy. Hopefully you can do a video of going to visit him, that would be cool but no doubt emotional. Shame the boat is just too long to go into a 40’ container if you dismantled it but hope you find a solution to get it lifted and moved to wherever you want. As for crossing the channel that’s not such a crazy idea but would probably be better with some sort of rig. Anyway, enough of my prattling on, hope you have a great Easter with your mum and dad and a safe trip back to the Netherlands. Andy UK
Have you thought of moving the boat to Lauwersoog or Ostmahorn?
There is space, they are used to catamarans.
Hanneke's sister is up there with her own Wharram.
And that area will must more economical to do first interventions on the boat.
💗Who would have thought the overhauling an two outboard motors could be so captivating.
Motors look good to me. At least you have one spare. Get the mast up, some sails working. Wait for good weather. Definitely bring her back to uk. Perhaps to the Multihull centre in Cornwall?
Oh, and spend your savings on really good ground tackle.
@@markthomasson5077 and fishing tackle too
The boat fella buying stuff from the impella fella sounds really great!
I love to hear about how much stuff costs - I find that this is not talked about enough!
Great work on the motors, looks like you got them going for the foreseeable future!
Animals on circumnavigating boats are never the best solution! They are nice to have - but it's not their environment and they can quickly become a burden! So: good choice! And a bit of separation-sorrow only shows that you really care.
Nice video! Watch you next time!
Great video, look forward each week to your updates
Great job Dad... those engines were full of mud and crud and they still ran pretty well... my vote is clean em up and keep em running...Good Work
Yea man, get the boat up to your home. Hah doing this with your dads help would be a great memory
I think uve done the right thing with Yoshi mate. Choked me up when ur dad said its like losing a child! I vote for crossing th channel but I'd want masts and sails first!
Be Happy things work out for the best its good for both of you!
I love it that you, your family and your channel are so authentic. Keep up the great work. Un saludo de Mexico.
Hi Mark, feel for you about Yoshi, but he’s in the best place possible.engines look fine? If you are able to get your boat to the UK which would be a fantastic idea, we will definitely come and see you! P.s. your mum and dad are amazing! Would luv a tour of their boat! All the best, Leslie and Evie x
From the sound of it yoshi had a hard life so whatever makes him happy.
I had a dog a white and brown version . He also had a rough life of it before I got him. Great little dog but extremely aggressive with other dogs and people.
He flip out he'd attack any dog except females that came in his territory.
I remember a doberman took offense to his attack and grabbed him by the head and. Was about to do the death shake with him . when he suddenly let out the most ear shattering scream as he opened his mouth and my little dog fell out of his mouth and was hanging in the air dangling from the dobermans tongue. He was singing back and forth the doberman was shrieking.
He was capable of this jeckal and Hyde behavior. But it was a instant snap from nice to psycho killer switch.
Whatever it takes for yoshi to be happy is best
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I love fixing my outboards
Great job 👍
Good stuff Mark