Is it Safe to Sail with a Baby? | S08E05
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- To be honest with you the idea of living and traveling on a sailboat with our newborn baby kind of scares me.
All of the risks that we’ve accepted as part of our lifestyle are now being transferred to our baby girl.
But even beyond the obvious dangers of sailing offshore and living off the grid, I also wonder how we’re going to deal with the simple challenges that all families face but in a much smaller space and without so many modern conveniences and sources of support.
So here in Malta, a small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, we’re taking some time to get to know our little Isabella, to learn how to be parents on a boat, and to work on boat improvements that will make our life aboard easier and safer once we do start traveling again.
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220 charger fan blows air in; but no outlet in the charger compartment? Might be an idea to have a grill in the door. Thanks for great videos and good luck with baby sailing.
I had the same thought. But, I thought I saw a hole on the wall opposite the charger in which a few wires were passing through. Depending upon where this hole leads, there may be enough size to discharge air. Look at 12:41 to see the hole I aim talking about. :¬) Webhead USA
Was just going to make the same observation. Cooling is dependent on air flow. The larger the volume of air flowing over the unit the better the cooling. Right now your just pressuring a box and there is very little air flow, if any. The reason you felt air flowing in the test was because the compartment door, that the unit is in, was open. As soon as you close that door, without a grill, the air flow will stop.
Hi wishing you guys well My wife is a physician and we are following your story and planning to make the move aboard this year. Praying and rooting for you guys. Also, wife keeps yelling get a powered baby swing so you can do stuff and the baby is happy. They are absolute sanity ... make it work on the boat you won't regret it.
The powered swing will take up lots of space, but it will absolutely be worth it--ABSOLUTELY! There are alternatives. A simple powered baby seat takes up no more room than an unpowered one. It will give Isa the movement that relaxes her. Sooner or later, when Isa goes from creeping to crawling to taking her first steps, and when a land-lubbing family would get a "walker," you might consider a "jumper" that hangs (generally from the header of a open doorway). A jumper takes up little space and can be taken down and st6wed quickly and easily. So, as a father and grandpa, I recommend a powered baby seat and a hanging jumper, two things that will help her self-soothe, will help her gain appropriate independence from being held all the time, and put her in charge of some of her own mobility.
Definitely! Especially the swing and the jumper. I think I saw one of the jumpers on Delos when Sierra was tiny.
Even adults like hammoks
My friend had trouble selling his alden because the stern was stained by toddler piss.
Ours were wind up back in the day, but baby swings are awesome.
Malta Tourism should be sponsoring you guys for showing this stunning place in such great detail.
I love seeing you and your dad working together on boat projects✌️💜
My dad and I converted an old school bus into a live aboard art studio. Alas, we never got to use it on the road, daddy got sick and gave me the bus. Ended up donating it to charity.
Cherish those moments... each and every one!
Jordan you should go back and look at some old "Ran Sailing" videos...they did the whole baby on a boat thing...their daughter Vera is about 5 now...they had the most incredible baby chair, with attachments in the cockpit, and at the table, with seat belts and secure enough for rough seas...good to see both of you doing so well. Really like your Dad, he is really cool
Agreed. Vera had a baby seat similar to a bike one, positioned on a bracket fixed in the cockpit such that it could hold her safely strapped in at times when both parents had to be doing boat handling, such as when going in and out of marinas, mooring, or doing sail hoisting. She could see what was going on, but couldn't fall anywhere or get injured by anything.
Great job on the charger install, but have thought of a place for the heat to exit the compartment? Otherwise it'll likely build up heat inside just like before. Same with your new storage device. Love following you guys, great channel!
+1
Maybe just open the compartment door when using the unit
I get a kick out of the amount of electric stuff on your boat. You have the electronics to supply a small town in Mississippi. It's good to see your family there to help and share with all that's needed.❤😊
Jordan, I reckon you might need an exit vent for the charger compartment as well, otherwise the fan won't be able to move much cool air into that space. Unless I missed some detail in the video? Anyway, best of luck to you guys!
Need ventilation for that Synology box, too!
Yep, he tested the airflow with the door wide open. How will the airflow be when it's closed? And as Kirk pointed out, the Synology box need ventilation too (and I think you were talking about putting some other things in that same compartment). I didn't see any vents, and they all throw off some heat... Maybe check with a thermometer when they're all on.
Would be better with two fans. Primary one to pull the hot air out and the other to pull in the cool air. Similar to what you see in many high end PC cases.
Hi guys, great work as always, and cheers to the big guy, the man's got some serious skills! Just be careful because even the Synology NAS without adequate ventilation risks overheating😉
Wish you the best!
I’ve never been across the oceans on a small boat, however, after watching your episodes and many others, your boat seems to be the best equipped and you guys should be proud of all achievements!😊
Big guy to the rescue. You are so lucky to have a old school dad and mom. Great episode PS you can never have enough hole saws in a boat
I too am not fond of glass elevators. I about fainted the first time I was in the Washington monument. It sways......
I was worried something terrible was going on.. no episode last week. Glad to see that all is well
Big guy has some building skills! The Apple didn't fall far from the tree
That NAS will need air circulation as well.... Hard drives need cooling.
Holy Smokes, man just knowing what to buy to make life safer and easier is mind boggling, and then the install, kudos to you sir. Man this little girl is gonna grow up on a SV, how cool for her.
I don’t doubt a lot of research goes into finding the right equipment for the job!
A newborn is a lot of work. Things will get so much better in time. Love, and Patience are the big key for getting through the hard times.
You've come a long way from rehabing that little ketch. You've still got the adventurous spirit, but you're now bona fide adults and handling it well. Holy crap! Is it already 8 seasons? How time flies when you're having fun. Thank you.
Your Izzie is so adorable, all will be well and you follow in some great baby sailing footsteps - Ie Vagabond, Delos, Nahoa & many more. Big love to your little Family and face smooches to Oso. xoxo
Take your time and figure out what works for you. Delos manages without a nanny, but they often have guest crew onboard. Vagabond seems to have moved to full-time dedicated nanny. It definitely changes the dynamic especially in a small area, but they seem to enjoy the chance to do things as a couple again. We had a live-in nanny for a couple years and you do get used to it. The other thing could be a guest-nanny for passages, I volunteer :D
And Nahoa has managed with two kids and no extra help at all. AND crossed a huge ocean too.
Happy for you all and great to see its going good with the adjustments needed for baby onboard. Yup, Isa is ready for a Powered Baby Bouncer/Rocker or swing.... it will help you tremendously. On your charger venting, make sure you have other openings for the new air to exhaust out from charger compartment, so you get continuous exhaust and stream of fresh air in. The AIS radio safety upgrade is perfect....love the wireless handheld unit for cockpit 👍
That NAS also generates a ton of heat. You may want to put a fan on that compartment too.
Such professional and awesome content. I can't imagine how much time it takes to produce an episode. Your dad has been an great assistant and I know you will miss him. Looking forward to the future.
Ok... So you cut holes into the new charger compartments... But do you have a hole to let the air out? - And you need air circulation for the data storage hardware too.
I'd be less worried about the exhaust since it's for sure nowhere near air sealed, than destroying that massive hard drive. It definitely needs air.
Inwas wondering the same thing on both accounts. That NAS is gonna put out serious heat.
Wondering if, with all this added electronics how much protection do you have for surges and lightening strikes?
(if there even IS a way to protect from lightening)? OR....really good insurance? Can separate protection devices be put on each of the most expensive components? An extra cost I know but would be less than
replacement (?). Always amazed at what projects you private sailing Captains are able to do. That’s a must for your survival I know! As a weekend day sailor I wouldn’t have a clue how to....🤷🏼♂️ and glad I don’t have to. Great job to the whole crew!
Efficient air flow can be tricky. You will feel some air flow, but to make it efficient, it looks like it needs at least 1 in spacer blocks behind the charger. Otherwise, both devices are in jeopardy. Ideally, put the fan on the charger side door blowing hot air out, pulling air thru the inlet door and a few holes around the charger. A filter on the inlet too, with foam around door edges to seal.
Good comment. There needs to be air flow to protect the equipment and solving the intake side only addresses 1/2 of the problem. You will need an exhaust in the charger compartment that will create a flow and exhaust the hot air.
Lovin the addition of animation, great touch. Also saying hi to the 'Big guy'.. also wishing all the family well.
So good to see a video this week. I get worried about y'all, LOL, when you miss a week. Looking forward to watching! Just woke up!
Pure masterclass in a lot of stuff there, Atticus! Fun video; touching, too. All the best to you and your beautiful family.
Powered baby swing saved our lives lol... Nights became so much easier! You guys are the best parents ever, keep your spirits high, we're rooting for you! (Loved your parents by the way).
I love Boatwork with Jordan! It's great to see the Big Guy pitching in. Safe travels ❤️
Hi guys great video as usual. You really want to use an inline fuse to connect the cooling fan. Those thin wires to the fan are now unprotected and constitute a fire risk. 👍
Great information.
Also ferrules for stranded wire and marine grade connectors. Ask me how I know.
Fantastic video Jordan! Loved watching you and your Dad working together, and seeing Desiree and your adorable Isabella. As an 80 yr old former sailor whose son and daughter-in-law have been sailing with their three children for over 20 years, I understand the importance of making the boat as safe as possible(they started with a 34' Beneteau, then a 45' Elan, and now have a 57' Bavaria).
Watching you playing with Issi and Captain Oso, I had tears. Thank you for sharing your lives on uTube. It is a delight to watch your adventures. You two will make wonderful parents!
Your skill set is amazing. The size of the challenge of living on a boat with an infant is also incredible. I hope all goes well for you. Much luck.
Always fun to do boat projects with Jordan. Probably need to keep a backup fan or two on board. Fair winds and following electrons!
Awesome Jordan solid upgrades are always worth the price of admission, and communications is immeasurably vital. Love the camera quick connect/disconnect brilliant wood work Big-Guy! Have a great week y’all.
Dear Sailing Project Atticus family,
Isabella is looking cuter every day. 🤗
And Jordan, I see now where your DIY magic comes from, your Dad: like father, like son. 😉
Lots of positive vibes for all new projects!
Saludos desde Panamá de la tía Ivette. 🙂
I would switch the direction of the fan so that the compartment holding the charger is cool and the compartment with the fan is the hot one blowing air out to the room.
Isa's pink sailing hat looked adorable on her. She's getting big quick. What an angel. Desiree you look fabulous and a good Mommy. Love Jordan's parents there with you. Jordan, you are amazing. Loved the funny part with the drill holes, I think you are obsessed with that tool lol.
What you are doing is the greatest lifestyle for a child. What a fantastic education
Great to see y'all happy and Isa looking soo cute. Just a thought. The compartment being cooled may need its own vent so the hot air can escape. Might help heat the cabin too a bit??😊 Take care and thanks for another great video👍👍
That's a great comment. You might be able to get by with drilling holes, make a cool pattern or use another vent cover. Sound knowledge Gavin.
Same fate for the new NAS if it doesn't have proper air flow around it. Even though it has fans the compartment that its in needs air - I'd put some soffit sized holes under it or near it.
Jordan
You made me laugh today. Much appreciated!
Everybody learns something. “You watch me. I do something wrong.”
Your thought process and knowledge is impressive. Always nice to see u work with the BIG GUY! Baby Isa❤️🙏🏻. Awesome video🙌🏼
Being older than Big Guy and retired from sailing, it makes me feel really good to see the two of you working together. Just a small point and maybe you already have one but don't you need an air exit as well as the inlet for the charger cooling fan?
Just wanted to write the same. At least a small exit.
Izzie is a traveling gal just like our daughter! Very busy and wants to see the world! Be safe and keep rolling Atticus crew! 👍👍
A congratulations from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 I’m so happy for you all. This has really cheered me up. God bless the little one.
May I give you a little bit of advice.
Hard drives don't like to move.
Engine vibration, smashing into waves etc can all cause physical damage to hard drives.
I would suggest upgrading to all solid state drives as you can afford it.
As for how fragile hard drives really are, one company was transporting a large number of drives from one building to another on a hand trolley over some paved ground.
Multiple drives failed to work or had serious errors when they were installed in the new building.
They are cheap with huge capacity compared to SSD's, just very fragile.
My husband and I had our baby son while we lived aboard. I was ok until he started walking then we had to get a house. The stress of worrying about him was too much for me.
A whole lotta LOVE on that boat! (And in the villa.) Really cool to see grandma reading to her granddaughter. 💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰😎👍
Hey Jordan, the NAS also create quite a bit of heat as well. You may want to add a fan and exhaust to that cabinet as well to protect those drives.
20:36 - your secret is safe here. Meanwhile - the number and amount of different systems on your boat, to remember & service them all seems overwhelming and
mind-boggling. Good thing you have video of most of it.
Little Isabella is gorgeous 😍 ✨️
Came for the boat content but as a middle aged tool addict myself, the hole saw focus was just lovely. I gotta go find some stuff to put holes in!
Glad to see you have all that precious back footage backed up on the internet, probably your biggest asset for your channel, worth more than your vessel
It's amazing how fast she is growing.
Love you are enjoying family and getting things done. Your Story Telling and videography skills has grown exponential over the years. Better than TV. Congrats on the successful installs. Praying for Isa's health. Blessings to you all🎉
Amazing video 📹. It is so great to see your mom and dad helping out. Your dad is a very highly skillful handyman. It is time ⏲️ to start a boat 🚢 repair business. We will see 👀 you on the next one.
So happy for you guys! I’m sure it’s not easy, but so envious.
I have been waiting for an episode like this
you guys are amazing and amazing parents
I feel as if you have come back
after your child has arrived
Peace !^^
That was an great episode. Isn’t it amazing how your life changes with a new baby? Especially the first baby! You both are doing wonderful. Isabella is so beautiful ❤
Malta looks fantastic! Your dad seems like a great guy! And a great job on the shelf but don’t forget about cooking for the hard drives!
I continue to be amazed at your knowledge of all the work you do. I might have mentioned this in an earlier post, but I can barely change a lightbulb. Great video and beautiful family.
Ok. I can’t say every video is my favorite….but somehow that’s what I always say! Lol especially with the addition of sweet little Isabella. ❤❤❤
Mad skills. I see where Jordan gets it from.
Also, such a badass camera mount utilizing Atticus I materials! Your dad is a legend!
Truly inspirational material, both installs and Family episode.
awesome, love the behind the camara stuff. Your dad rocks to by the way .
Family.......Priceless!!! Great job on the boat work! Love that your Dad included wood from the original Atticus! How cool is that! Thanks for sharing!
I have total respect for everything you take on and do on the boat. I am 60 and looking to do what you are doing as soon as I can afford to retire.....and doing it solo. So I watch all this and am scared stiff of not being technically able. But I have to get out there and sail no matter how challenging it will be on my own. Thank god for you tube and the wealth of information available.
Great video! The big guy is just awesome. You are lucky to have him. How cool is it that you have a piece of atticus 1 on the boat!
Hey, Jordan always love your videos. Excited to see all the new projects enhance your ability to single hand. Your attention to details is remarkable. There is another sailing channel that could use your old AIS sailing spoon drifter is a family that is beginning their adventure in a very similar way.
I suggest you consider drawing the hot air from the batter charger versus pushing cool air toward the charger. I think you will get a cooler device by pulling hot air away from the device.
My golly the technology you go through and your dad is a big help. Your sweet little daughter is so Charming. Do you think Desiree is a proud mama haha. I think her mom is a proud grandma too. Well thanks so much you too and look forward to your next, by now.
IDEA 💡- Get a Wireless Fridge and Freezer Thermometer with Alarm ($25) to monitor/sample temperatures in critical areas 😊
Desiree…you are a great mom…I can see your love in all you do! Stay strong…your investment is priceless.
I think riding a taxi boat is kind of like going for a ride in a dinghy so it would definitely be a very familiar activity for her and what I've noticed from other channel babies that live on board boats that they're happy as going for dinner rides and swimming and the mom when pregnant was oftentimes going for Danny rides that she enjoyed and swimming and Diving and when she becomes a toddler she'll be able to play in the sand and who doesn't love to play in the sand LOL
Cartoon rendition was hilarious, beautiful baby girl. Congrats
The video quality and resolution on your channel is the best by far out of all the sailing channels I watch. It's obvious you've invested in some very nice cameras. On my Hisense u8g it really pops!
Jordan, your dog is AMAZING. He is starting to be friend of your doughter. I think that he will teach all of us a big lesson of love. Keep going, new challenges are just around the corner for all of us. You and your wife are amazing. Life is not easy. My life is not. But both of you, sharing your life, makes my life easier. I can dream. Sorry about my terrible english. Thank you both.
Hi Jordan, regarding the charger and the fan to cool it, you should reverse the flow of air to get out heat from inside the cabinet where the charger is. That is the way all cooling systems for desktops and laptops work. The way you put the fan, the cool air is going in but the charger will heat that air. You should open another hole in that cabinet to pull cool air. The fan should not be directly over the back of the charger. I could send you a diagram because it is dificult to explain with words only.
I check for your videos every Saturday and it brings me so much joy. Love you all!!!
Such a sweet little girl. Thank you.
A man's duty is to make a mess, it's that of our better half to remind us to clean it up. Great episode. Safety is first and foremost. The preparedness once shoving off can never be overstated. Sometimes it's difficult to see shortcomings in any project once finished. We all live, we all learn through those undertakings. Be safe folks, your viewing family keeps you in their prayers.
I’m sure glad you said “remind” us to clean it up because I guarantee you at least my significant other would’ve been severely upset. If you had said, it was her job to clean it up.
From one hole saw guy to another, no "collection" is complete until you get a hole saw within a hole saw bit; also sometimes called a co-pilot bit. It allows you to mount the hole saw of the existing size of the hole, inside the hole saw of the size you want to enlarge it to. It keeps you from having to make a backing jib when enlarging a hole and saves a ton of time. I recommend getting one for your collection!!!!
Loved it! Love seeing how it’s going with Isa! So good to see your post today! Always amazed at your technical abilities and great to see your parents. Glad they are ok being on camera some. Love the camera Mount ideas!
More mama and baby please they are adorable together.
NAS box needs more ventilation. Drill some air holes
Gah, great to see Big Guy and your Mom. I miss them in Pittsburgh, but they look so happy!
A great vid...again. You are all doing awesome. Breath & enjoy the new adventures. Love and much respect to you all ❤️
That fuse was a hassle, I had to cobble together too. Just put it in the box B&G!
Isa is so precious.
Beautiful little baby. You joy in life has forever changed. Congratulations!😊
Hi Jordan.
Nice job on the installation. Do forget that you need somewhere for the heat to go. So you'll need to vent the enclosure so it can escape.
That was a fantastic episode. Great to see your parents with Isabella! You're an amazing little family 🤗💞
Your new radio is super great and you'll be so glad you upgraded it. Cool looking installations on the camera mounts and radio adapting.
YOU NEED AN AIR OUTLET HOLE FOR YOUR CHARGER COMPARTMENT!!! otherwise it will break again :((
And possibly burn out the fan
Agreed!
Unless the door is opened each time, you are correct...the air needs somewhere to go. It needs an outlet
@@CessnaPilot99true but someone, someday will close it accidentaly.
We love your channel. Your videography just gets better and better, maybe the best quality of any sailing channel!! We so enjoy watching the evolution of your lives.
Ok no fair … you challenged me with a drinking word and it’s 9am. Great episode. Love Isa’s little slouch hat!
JORDAN...BRO...YOUR DAD IS A COOL DUDE!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍👍 REALLY AWESOME HES THERE TO HELP YALL OUT!!
Absolutely love your videos guys!! Especially love the boat projects, of course the Big Guy always makes them better!! Best wishes always!!
Hi Jordan; just a precision: AIS shows you only the boats, ships,… which has been equipped with AIS B. AIS A (which is a receiver only) like your old one, doesn’t transmit, so you cannot see them. Same, a boat not equipped with AIS will be invisible. Do not rely only on AIS. An actual watch is vey important. Cheers and fair wind.
good job guys Isabella growing like a weed so pretty tiny little one !!! MOMMY youre doing great , and yes so great to have parents around for that extra care and support , take one day at a time kids its all an adventure for you for sure living on a boat with a baby im sure its quite an adventure, so take care be safe and God be with you always ciao!!
Just a thought, you may want to provide a vent in the charger compartment door so the air you’re pumping into the charger compartment has somewhere to go … you can’t pump air into a dead space, there would be no flow. That being said, I admire your energy and drive on all your projects. Kudos! 🍸