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  • čas přidán 29. 03. 2024
  • Captain Ken motored Aquarius to Trinidad, and started repairs on Aquarius. We buy another Amel Super Maramu 2000 and in the process of removing the masts to replace those missing on Aquarius.
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Komentáře • 147

  • @madstoft6580
    @madstoft6580 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The energy and perseverance is impressive Ken. Which I was there to give you a hand. Much love from Mads

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks Mads! Would be really nice to get together again

  • @budawang77
    @budawang77 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Congratulations Ken on finding another suitable Amel. You're clearly a very resourceful and determined guy. Good to see you are sticking with Amel and haven't gone over to the dark side (Cats)!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +3

      Can't say I won't someday, but not at this point in time!

    • @willyum1208
      @willyum1208 Před 4 měsíci +1

      its only a matter of time, every other big channel has.

    • @budawang77
      @budawang77 Před 4 měsíci

      @@willyum1208 Yes, usually when they start having kids. I understand the appeal in that scenario.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +3

      There will be no kids!

    • @doradosurfcharters
      @doradosurfcharters Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@SailingAquariussmart people 👍

  • @barrysummers1622
    @barrysummers1622 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Brilliant Ken, great to see you have a solution to the problem, good luck I hope it all pans out well for you.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      There is still a lot to do! Last night worked til 3AM just working on the electrical system on Aquarius. Removing all the old cabling!

  • @grahamatsea3575
    @grahamatsea3575 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Epic solution. New masts are a 12 month lead time in UK ......I guess that's the same everywhere. You've struck lucky finding an identical yacht , tatty , a bit neglected that you can salvage the masts from. Good luck with the refitting.

  • @SuperSventizeMe
    @SuperSventizeMe Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tragic that someone let a Super Maramu rot into a junkpile, but glad you found a set of masts. Hopefully all that cabin fixturing can find a home, too. Looks in really good shape.

  • @UUBrahman
    @UUBrahman Před 4 měsíci +5

    Really good opening on this video. Thanks.

  • @TheOKellys
    @TheOKellys Před 4 měsíci

    Just catching up with you guys. What a saga! Cheers to you for making it through and getting her across the finish line! Love the videos.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! Yeah, it was wild…We like your videos as well ☺️👍

  • @miguelloredo7746
    @miguelloredo7746 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Finally the good news 👏

  • @KeatingChoo
    @KeatingChoo Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thank you for the good news and you are the indefatigable Ken Power.

  • @SandyCurrie865
    @SandyCurrie865 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Congratulations! That was a brilliant decision! Sad that someone else's dream had to end though. Perhaps the next owner will rebuild Friendship II and start a new journey!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +2

      It was sad to hear about the problems that Bob had. But, he did get to finish his circumnavigation!

  • @GypzyJack
    @GypzyJack Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good to see that you have a plan, Ken. That should keep 'the admiral' steppin' about!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      That's the plan! And, hopin' the plan don't change!

  • @lowellmccormick6991
    @lowellmccormick6991 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I'm looking forward to the forensics report. I'm sure Amel owners are also.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yes, it will be one of the videos after the Party!

  • @user-mv3vu7bu6p
    @user-mv3vu7bu6p Před 4 měsíci +3

    Awesome happy to see you be sailing again

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      More to come! Looks like everything is on schedule to sail Aquarius from Trinidad to St Thomas for the party! And attend the VIBE Show in the USVI May 9th to 12th.

    • @user-mv3vu7bu6p
      @user-mv3vu7bu6p Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SailingAquarius so happy to hear that

  • @njbaskipper
    @njbaskipper Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good afternoon Mr. Ken.
    Very good Cowboy, Welcome back to the RODEO. From my horse I learned that strength is complemented by nobility and loyalty. Wow, Thanks to the creator, you were looking for masts and they appeared combined...very happy.
    P.S. I was already surprised that the Yankees didn't open a game with a new pitch and a new pitcher. 🇺🇲⚒️🇨🇺

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yep, gunna ride that horsy again! And, I am gunna like it!

  • @joseerazevedo
    @joseerazevedo Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow! Nice find! Friendship II masts, after cleaning, seem to be in very good shape. In the end, it'll an updato to Aquarius ;)
    I'd love to enjoy the Vibe with you all, but it won't be possible. Enjoy to the fullest! All the best!!

  • @stevenplancich6449
    @stevenplancich6449 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Whoopee…Looks like some “Good News” for Aquarius 👍 Hoping better “Completion” News comes in May…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

  • @phillip1115
    @phillip1115 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good luck. Aquarius is probably one of the best maintained boats in the water.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      NO! The Amel 54 that I did a tour of in Turkey! That is the best Amel on the water, hands down!

    • @dannyfisher9223
      @dannyfisher9223 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SailingAquarius I also think that Delos is a well maintained Amel also!!

  • @sausage5849
    @sausage5849 Před 4 měsíci

    That donor boat cleaned up pretty good!

  • @passionfounder5505
    @passionfounder5505 Před 3 měsíci

    Glad it all is working out with finding freedom 2 for you!

  • @erichyney6287
    @erichyney6287 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @hedleyjackson5131
    @hedleyjackson5131 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good to see progress fair winds look after yourself.

  • @tomcraddock244
    @tomcraddock244 Před 4 měsíci

    Congratulations Ken on finding a newer mast for Aquarius !! I’ve followed you from the beginning and am happy for you both to be able to continue your sailing adventure !
    Fair winds ⛵️

  • @jimdavids6708
    @jimdavids6708 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Welcome back 🎉

  • @popeyeseamaster87
    @popeyeseamaster87 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great news 👍

  • @timtrinkaus7072
    @timtrinkaus7072 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m so happy to see this update I still can’t believe this happened to such great people and I’m glad it is all going to work out. Good luck with the repairs thinking of you Ken, Z and of course Aquarius! ❤❤❤

  • @jsvno
    @jsvno Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am happy for u, that u have grown your masts again - a lot of fertilizer been going on

  • @nickgustin
    @nickgustin Před 4 měsíci +1

    So happy for you two!

  • @lkn4jolly
    @lkn4jolly Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm liking how this story is going! Phew! Superb result!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Still a work in progress, but things are running smooth so far.

    • @lkn4jolly
      @lkn4jolly Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SailingAquarius 'Smooth' is bueno! Happy Easter!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You as well!

  • @RichardSwinton
    @RichardSwinton Před 4 měsíci +1

    Looking forward to seeing you two get back to it. Good luck

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      Us as well! Thanks for the nice comment... Have a wonderful Easter Holiday

  • @bradcraig495
    @bradcraig495 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very smart!cant wait to see the results.

  • @normanboyes4983
    @normanboyes4983 Před 4 měsíci

    Well done - things are looking up.😀👍⛵️

  • @dr.gotzstegmuller7453
    @dr.gotzstegmuller7453 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I admire your fighting spirit, and you beeing focussed. Greetings from my
    Amel SM in Cuba

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks to the Amel in Cuba.... Z and I really wanted to see Cuba... But, as an American, it's a little tougher!

  • @firstlast1047
    @firstlast1047 Před 4 měsíci

    I should have written this soon after your successful transit to Martinique.
    "The best you can do
    Is to go out and come back
    It is what happens in between
    That determines and defines
    Your seamanship. 😊

  • @radekdrayco
    @radekdrayco Před 4 měsíci +1

    Amazing you found that vessel, and amazing still, literally Friendship II was walked past be SailLife in this episode (Sail Life - Tips and tricks to Trinidad (as a cruiser)). But it wasn't for sale at the time, perhaps because you had just purchased it?? Either way, excellent find and idea to swap (move) masts onto your vessel.

    • @Tomm9y
      @Tomm9y Před 4 měsíci

      Perhaps it's what Mads has in mind for his next project, it would be a brilliant choice and I'm sure he would love remasting her. The problem with the orignal masts is that the components are no longer readily available, and even some of the suppliers no longer exist. I'm sure Selden would put together an really nice upgrade and perhaps add more robust features, but all that furling gear is invaluable.

  • @dr.gotzstegmuller7453
    @dr.gotzstegmuller7453 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I had even seen this old Amel 2 years ago in chaguaramas, and thought, she will never ever sail again

  • @catherineb6561
    @catherineb6561 Před 4 měsíci +1

    fingers crossed that all goes to plan...good luck

  • @dannyfisher9223
    @dannyfisher9223 Před 4 měsíci +1

    G'day Ken Awesome work glad to see that everything is falling into place for you ! Thanks for the update and best of luck with your deadline mate!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Fingers crossed! Thanks for the comment... Have a wonderful Easter Holiday

    • @dannyfisher9223
      @dannyfisher9223 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SailingAquarius same to you both enjoy!

  • @jonathanscott550
    @jonathanscott550 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Fantastic you've found new Masks . Friendship 2 looks it great shape from the outside after the wash down. So you are taking the two masks off off friendship 2 and putting them on Aquarius which is great. THen going to sale Friendship 2 think you said you were going to try and find masks for her as well or sale with out masks) Good to see you back in good humored form. Hope the Admiral's doing fine. And will be here when you have another video. Goodluck with the mask refit and your reunion in May.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +2

      We will try to sell FriendshipII and see what someone would like to pay. I think with 6 months of work, the boat could look like new. But, need to find another set of masts to complete FriendshipII.

    • @darinaho7640
      @darinaho7640 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SailingAquarius have a rough idea of a #?

  • @cyclomaniac9086
    @cyclomaniac9086 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Best news ever!!!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks! It has been tough for the past few months! Hopefully there is no huge gotchas in our near future.

  • @robweiss748
    @robweiss748 Před 4 měsíci

    Enjoyed meeting you two in St Lucia!

  • @covidconcerthall2732
    @covidconcerthall2732 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good (and lucky) desicion !!!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes, Aquarius was very LUCKY! And, a big thanks to the Stewart Family for selling the vessel!

  • @backthebadge4009
    @backthebadge4009 Před 4 měsíci

    Congratulations you two…..I hope the final hop goes well…

  • @PaulGabow
    @PaulGabow Před 4 měsíci +1

    I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart) I was very worried about you)

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      One more step.. Lets hope for more forward movement!

  • @hiddebekaan2396
    @hiddebekaan2396 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good Luck, and hard work. Greetings from Dar es salaam

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +2

      I love Dar, and loved all the time we spent in Tanzania! What a wonderful place!

  • @caromarco6315
    @caromarco6315 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hope it’s all going well!

  • @svgitana2499
    @svgitana2499 Před 4 měsíci

    Cool, see you guys there 🍻

  • @Mallorica-Reisen
    @Mallorica-Reisen Před 4 měsíci

    Wow congratulations !

  • @CutterboveSailing
    @CutterboveSailing Před 4 měsíci +1

    So happy for you both! And very excited to see how Friendship II scrubs up! We will be heading to Trinidad for hurricane season, so maybe we shall see you there.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You will, we will be at Power Boats!

    • @CutterboveSailing
      @CutterboveSailing Před 4 měsíci

      @SailingAquarius That's where we are heading! We need to get a haul out for some serious hull work... sandblasting at the ready 😅 Will be great to see you again.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      See you in a few months!!

    • @CutterboveSailing
      @CutterboveSailing Před 4 měsíci

      @SailingAquarius we are looking forward to it! 😊

  • @thamel29446
    @thamel29446 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Buy a mast get hull for free. Good video. Happy Easter🐥🐰

  • @americanbornwalkaway9110
    @americanbornwalkaway9110 Před 4 měsíci +1

    AWESOME SAUCE

  • @topc9858
    @topc9858 Před 23 dny

    Who ever designed the rig did it so that if you loose the main mast the mesan will go also... oh why oh why. I woul add support to the mesan so that it can stay up with running stays etc. without the mainmast.

  • @Gordan1962
    @Gordan1962 Před 4 měsíci

    i missed you glad to see u back ,why Amel again guys

  • @Coleen_West
    @Coleen_West Před 3 měsíci

    Nice! -- QUESTION -- After the repairs, or boat swap, will there be an Amel SM just sitting there without a set of masts? Not sure what new masts cost but could someone "acquire" the left over SM and buy a set of masts and get out there? I guess what I am asking is this: is this a great opportunity to get into sailing and what would it cost to get that SM (without the masts)?

  • @thomasthomas001
    @thomasthomas001 Před 4 měsíci +1

  • @JulBru-cz9ql
    @JulBru-cz9ql Před 4 měsíci

    Woauh :!!! Amazing episode. Congrats. and all the best fro the hard work coming the next week. How much did you pay for Friendship II ? Take care in Trinidad.

  • @davidgray5530
    @davidgray5530 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It is fantastic that you found a second Super Maramu to fix yours. I have been looking for an Amel Super Maramu that is more of a project boat. Could you tell me more about her condition? When you moved her over to the other yard, did you have a chance to notice if she was taking on water or any other major issues besides not going to have masks?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      contact us on our website www.sailingaquarius.com

  • @sdcofer52
    @sdcofer52 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Ken, that boat was on the hard for 15 years, weren't you afraid that a seacock or two might be cocked up?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      There is only one sea water intake on an Amel. Yes, I did check it!

  • @seanrhone5306
    @seanrhone5306 Před 3 měsíci

    If she was sitting for 15 years, must have got her cheap!

  • @Machloco
    @Machloco Před 4 měsíci +1

    hey! Met you in Le Marin, didi you tihink to put rings under your arch for pullups? :)

  • @davidressler4292
    @davidressler4292 Před 3 měsíci

    Ken, right now we are anchored in St Thomas right now and would love to meet you, I just looked for you on Patreon and was unable to find you. We will be back there from first May through Vibe and would be happy to contribute or help, you are a regular show in our house for a couple years now. How do we make contact in St Thomas?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 3 měsíci

      We are sailing now. Will be in Martinique tomorrow morning. Should arrive in St Thomas on the 8th

  • @codegame027
    @codegame027 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm sure you explored all avenues to remast. Did you have any aftermarket mast manufacturers quote you?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes, $120K euro from Selden. Would have been over my budget.

    • @codegame027
      @codegame027 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SailingAquarius how much are you asking for Friendship II?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Not sure yet... I don't know what works and what doesn't. But willing to discuss. Message me on our webpage SailingAqurius.com

  • @carlamerritt490
    @carlamerritt490 Před 4 měsíci

    So the new boat "Friendship II" got cleaned up and will contribute her Masts to Aquarius? Then you will sell Friendship II without masts?

  • @Crazy_Worlds
    @Crazy_Worlds Před 4 měsíci

    Why not take the rig off the other boat and install it on Friendship since Friendship is already set up how you like it? Then fix up the donor boat and sell it on?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      Lot of work that needs to be done on FriendshipII, would take at least 3 to 6 months.

  • @pscileppi
    @pscileppi Před 4 měsíci

    Perhaps I missed it, but how did you search for and did this boat? Was there a website or friends group, etc.?

  • @TradeWindgng
    @TradeWindgng Před 4 měsíci +1

    👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @brettharrison2237
    @brettharrison2237 Před 4 měsíci

    So what makes the Super Maramu prone to dismasting? I thought they were over rigged?

  • @robertscranton8293
    @robertscranton8293 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Okay... too late to buy Delos.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      Not sure I want Delos, I like to boat I have. Did Brian sell Delos already?

  • @danielserfaty7128
    @danielserfaty7128 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow 2 boats to keep one runing 😬 💴 💴 this is for hobbie or for business, did the insurance pay?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Not ready to discuss the insurance part of this event yet. But, hopefully I will only have one boat soon.

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmolly Před 4 měsíci

    At the end I realised that there was no wife. Kens on his own doing all this work. What a time to leave him😢

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Living on the hard is difficult in the best of times, but when the boat is in pieces... It is really uncomfortable. I think Admiral Z deserves some R&R. She was the perfect Admiral during the ten days motoring to Martinique with two mast laying on the deck. I really want her to have time to relax! Ken

  • @colinedwards7367
    @colinedwards7367 Před 4 měsíci

    Can you really say you have circumnavigated the worldi f you took a short cut through Suez?

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci

      According to my friend, who is an Admiral, Yes you can! But, most of my friends that joined the Navy, never attained the level of Admiral, and they said " Absolutely NOT "! I would side with Admiral, just on rank alone. Plus, I hear they can be pretty cranky I you happen to disagree with them.

    • @davidellis2021
      @davidellis2021 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@SailingAquarius Happy Admiral, happy life.

  • @jsvno
    @jsvno Před 4 měsíci

    Ehh?

  • @allanmoore7790
    @allanmoore7790 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Personally, I think this is the most confusing video you have made. Not sure why you bought another Amel while you are restoring Aquarius. With three Amels having been dismasted, why would you still want another? Wish you well in your adventures!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Because they are good boats.

    • @SavingMaverick55
      @SavingMaverick55 Před 4 měsíci +2

      And they need the masts? They lost theirs, so they bought a junker with good spars to cannibalize components off of?

    • @imiloa.
      @imiloa. Před 4 měsíci

      Have to agree, a little confused as well. Thought maybe this was a deeper tactic to keep someone in Bali a bit longer 😂

  • @flytech78
    @flytech78 Před 2 měsíci

    Seriously do your best to be normal in front of the camera…

  • @donzie13
    @donzie13 Před 4 měsíci

    Get away from that style boat!