What it Takes to Live on a Tiny Live Aboard Boat - Episode 3
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Join us in this episode as we take our first overnight cruise in our R25 Ranger Tug . Our son Leif gives wakeboarding a try, and we have another special guest onboard for the afternoon.
Music Credits
Epidemic Sound: Free Mind- Wildflowers
ES: In and Out of Love ( Late Yungin Remix) The Eastern Plain
ES: Spin It On- Girants' Nest
ES: Suntrip- Harvio
ES: Everlasting Youth- Barbatula
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I grew up living on a boat. Regarding storage……“put everything in its place if no place, find a place or get rid of the thing.” Simplify is the right word you used. Clutter drove me nuts. It only happened when guest would come aboard. I’m so happy for you two. ❤️ ❤️
Thank you Professor H. I am already making a list of things we thought we would use and can do without , so you are bang on! We are very happy too. Thank you for your kind comments. Stay tuned . New episode each Friday .
You're right that the Ranger Tug is a great little boat to take just about anywhere you want to visit and explore. The size isn't too bad for a couple. Thanks for showing a morning routine of life on a small boat. 🤠
Thanks T Mac . Our pleasure we will do a walk through in the future
My second video of you two and your easy manner and sincerity have drawn me in.
I came here for the boat, I'm following because of you two.
Cheers!
Awesome! Thank you! You made our day . Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment Mr. McFeet!
Learning about boating is like the saying: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!
Nice boat.
That is so true! Love that analogy.
Thanks - we love the boat too.
Battery monitors are a big help. I had a Balmar monitor installed on our R25, next to the water pump switch. Victron also makes battery monitors. They require 2-1/16” cutout. The Balmar was purchased from Defender Industries.
We have considered the battery monitor. I will look into the Balmar . Thanks
@@michaelbertelsenphotography Hi There. Marine electrician for over 30 years. Balmar makes a battery monitor that takes battery degradation into account (very important) and have bluetooth capability. Very good customer service. Easy to install.
A propane cooker is more practical than a battery monitor that tells you you can't cook your dinner ;-)
ha ha, yes there are no shortage of gadgets to buy for your boat but a propane cooktop is the most important next to a bilge pump.
Enjoying the series, very well filmed. Boat is a beauty. I'd just dial down the music, mostly not needed and actually slows down the video narrative.
Got it !Thanks
The stern should be rigged ready to catch and store fish. Rod holders, some kind of chair for fighting a big fish. A bait well is easily made from a round cooler with air. You can easily remove it. There should be a cutting board hanging over the back as well for chum, rigging baits and bleeding fish( importante).👍 I love the boat.
Thanks for the tips James.
Yes storage space and designating what you need is paramount, I live on a barge 55' by 11' and the real pain is pulling out loads of things to get to the one tool or item I need. Been doing this for 16 years and have still not quite cracked it, but do love never having to pack, just untie the mooring ropes and off I go all at a very leisurely pace. Based in the UK near Ely.
Thanks for sharing! Wow, your barge sounds wonderful ...and 16 years. You have us beat by a mile. We are loving the boat life so far.
I've been boating since I was a kid. And while I love spending the summer months on our boat, when we get back home I always enjoy the luxury of a bath room where I can actually walk around in :-)
Yes!
Lovin your series so far. Keep going. I know making these videos may seem pointless at some point, but keep it up. You're doing great.
Regarding your learning curve, my wife is literally in the same boat. Her jobs when we launch or recover get more important all the time. But never think he can do it all himself. Never stop learning or improving your skill set.
Thank you Will !
Love this !!!. Please keep the video coming !!!.
Thanks Sharron, new videos every Friday at 4 pm EST. Until we run out 😅.
❤dream of this life
I honestly never saw myself doing this ...but Michael had the boating experience . Saving $ ( Michael had to sell all of his extra toys to fund it )and getting the proper marine training and it is possible.
Guys, you are awesome!!! :))) So pleasant to look on both of you.
thank you we are really enjoying the cruising and we really enjoy hearing from you guys.
Glad I found you early in your run. I am enjoying the videos and am looking forward to more. I hope to get a Ranger Tug soon.
Thank you Paul. Let us know if you have any questions or topics you would like us to discuss in future videos. We appreciate your comments. What size of Ranger tug are you looking at?
@@expeditionseanest Probably a 27OB
Yeah, saying it louder makes it so much clearer. LOL. btw, I’m now bing watching to catch up. I love your channel! a new fan
Thank you Erich we love hearing that!
What a lovely channel. YT just recommended your channel. I subscribed. ❤
Thank you for your kind words David. We really appreciate it.
I enjoy watching your new tug experiences and your awesome nature videos. Doing the sea trial on my new 2021 Ranger Tug R25 on Monday and I'm so excited! Wondering where your cockpit table is stowed when underway? Loving the tennis balls idea.
Hello Judy , congratulations on the new Ranger Tug and good luck on the sea trial ! The cockpit table is dismantled and stowed in the centre lazarette while underway. Tennis balls idea came from Julia's days as a teacher . Some children are sensitive to noise and so the chairs are covered by tennis balls to minimize the noise on the hard floor . The chair legs were marking up the sea deck so the balls are working well so far. Thank you for the kind words.
Nicely done video!
Thanks John we appreciate your encouraging words!
We where on our old R27 for a month at a time , long enough for a couple in 27 ft !
Yes, for a couple it's great . We are currently travelling with one of our sons and it can be a bit tight. He will be with us for a month .We are having a blast !
You are correct sir, there's never enough storage. but do you really need it? If you do you'll make room. Full tanks, and slight winds...
Good point. With less space you really have to decide what is essential . Then you wear the same shirt for the week anyways.
I really like what ya'll are sharing, thanks!!!!! Have you thought about getting something like an EcoFlow for backup electricity?
Yes we have considered it , but we do carry a Honda Generator onboard when batteries start to run low. Thanks for the info .
Great video!
Thanks Dion!
I am about to find out this summer, on a converted WWP19.
Sounds great , good luck on the water!
Wow!..new subscriber here..is that a lake?
Welcome Don, and thanks for subscribing! Yes this is a lake in Ontario.
Your videos are great. Got my 2022 R25 last summer and learnIng from scratch. Notice you have cockpit side curtains and a Bimini support off rail. Can you advise where sourced James
Hello James , thank you for the kind words regarding our videos. We appreciate all the feedback and support. Good for you to dive in to the cruising life with a Ranger Tug - you are going to love it! There is a lot to learn, we wish you well! We had the Bimini rails extended, and the entire back deck enclosure custom made. The Bimini was done by a company called Canadian Yacht Tops based out of Ontario .www.cytnorth.ca . They do excellent work and well worth the money as it extends the living space . The removable sections can be zipped in as needed to protect from sun or wind .
Thanks guys. Good info. Keep up the good work!
Vous avez un très beau bateau 👍
Vous pouvez nous le détaillé un peu plus 😉
Ok will do in the future Titi
What is your dinghy? Are you happy with it? I'd like to trade in my diesel Cutwater 26 for the Ranger 25. Seems like the outboard is more convenient to use. Other than the powerplant they are very similar.
Hello Brian, we have a Highfield and we hate it!
What body of water are you on this time of year? We always had to put ours on the hard for winter (MN). Envious.
We are on the Muskoka chain of lakes and Georgian Bay over the summer , then we are trying Florida and the Bahamas for the winter....will keep you posted how that goes.
could this boat be single handed on a full time basis?
Easily .
Spray the screen with bug spray.
We have actually heard that one before but never tried it. Will do so now. Thanks for the tip!
sorry you paid $200k+ for this tiny boat...not a live abord fulll time for sure..more like a tiny boat...
They are making it happen, living their dream. What are you doing?
We feel it was worth every penny . We are living aboard this R25 all winter in the Bahamas. It has been wonderful.
Watch their whole series. They explain why they chose this boat for its size and features. I would never criticize someone for their choices. I’ve watched many different CZcams channels with many different types of boats and life styles. And this channel is one of very few that show the reality of what the average couple can actually afford and make work. Thank you @expedition sea nest. For sharing your adventures with us. I will have more questions on future videos.
@@expeditionseanest Hey there... you crossed the Gulf with this 25'? Very nice! My wife and I are having a 29' Downeaster built and we'll hopefully be in the Bahamas in 2025. Best of luck, amazing amount of boat in that Ranger!
perhaps your time could be better spent looking at how to create wealth instead of watching successful people enjoy the fruits of their labor
200hp ??
what in the world? boomers....
WTF? Ageism sucks. Good thing the cure is just time. You'll grow out of your irrationality someday.
we were just down in Florida about our size would have three 250 horsepowers on it. Most people think our boat is under powered with one 250 hp. if you had anything less than a 250 you would not get the boat up on plane. There are many boats out there now that have up to five outboards on them. It’s absolutely ridiculous