ARE WE READY TO MOVE OUT TO ANCHOR? 10 DAYS to Design a Water Catchment System and Fix Our Dinghy
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- THE DOCK IN PAGO PAGO HARBOR IS GETTING A FACELIFT, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR US ON OUR LIVE ABOARD SAILBOAT?
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When we decided to buy our 1974 Ketch sailboat, we knew that someday we might have to survive at anchor, meaning we would have no power or water hookups, but we were in for a surprise this past week when we received a letter informing us that we had TEN days to be disconnected from the dock!
We've been scrambling to figure out a water catchment system and either fix our old dinghy that has completely fallen apart or find a new dinghy and outboard motor on the small island of Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa.
See our creative solution to our water problem and the not-so-pretty solution to our dinghy problem, we're just hoping they both work when it comes time to cast off and anchor out in Pago Pago Harbor.
Are we ready?? Only time will tell.
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00:00- We're Getting Kicked Off the Dock
01:30- What Does This Mean for Us
03:01- 7 Days and Counting
04:11- Fixing Our Dinghy
06:23- 6 Days to Go
08:56- Designing a Water Catchment System
10:09- Drilling Into Our Deck
11:38- Installing Our Water Catchment System
14:04- 5 Days Left
15:06- Patching Our Dinghy
17:41- Are We Ready??
19:29- Outboard Motor
20:47- How Will Our Lives Change?
23:28- Thank-You to Our Sponsor, Skillshare
26:00- Tofa Soifua
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Please be safe!
Awww all that hard work😔 I hope the government is helping you and family🙏🏽
Tsunami warning American Samoa pls be safe my AMSAMFAM especially you guy live on the boat ❤️ I still remembered Tsunami on 2019 back home just be safe and smart. God is good🙏💯
Yes, thank you! We were able to stay with friends on higher ground last night until the all-clear was given. We’ll stay on alert until it’s all over ❤️
I have restored sailboats in my younger days.If you need my help it free.Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful videos and family.
Keep your chin up, prayer too if you have effected!
I like watching your videos and how you guys try everything from what you've got there on the islands. Improvising!
Thanks 💕
Hope your family and community are okay from Tonga's volcano eruption. Be safe!
Yes, thank you! American Samoa fared very well. We’ve had two smaller waves, but no damages or injuries that I’ve heard of 🙏❤️
When my husband told me about what was going on, initially I refused to watch the video because I was sad and disappointed that you had such a small window to figure things out🥺
Then I realized, wait, based on your journey from when you first arrived in American Samoa, YOU’VE got this‼️ One thing for sure, you will not have a shortage of help and I’m sure you have a great network of family and friends there. YOU GUYS ARE LOVED!
Yes! And we’ve been feeling that love so much lately!! ❤️❤️ We’re so grateful to call this place home, where we have so much support and friends whom we consider family 💗
The best troopers! Even though we know it’s silently nerve wracking, you never skip a beat with positive attitude and thinking ahead! Keep us posted as it’s great to see many subscribers in here with helpful tips, all of us faithful supporters cheering you on because of all you bring into our lives with your experiences! I’m going to keep you all in my prayers and your names on the prayer roll! Be safe in all your repairs, improvements and new adventure out in the open harbor! God bless!
And please keep us posted every step of the way! Ahoy! ⚓️💪🏽
Thank you! Yes, we’re making progress. I haven’t been as good as recording it all, like I did for this video, but we’ll have an update coming out next week. 🤙
Japanese motor for sure. Please reach out to water maker company and others for your needs. Your channel is good and I see others getting freebies for promotion. Best of luck
Thank you 😊
I hope you are safe! ❤️
Yes, we are. Thank you 🙏
Tohatsu makes the small Mercurys. Get a 4 stroke if you want reliability. 2 strokes are durable but often very hard to start, unless you use them pretty much daily.
love your vids
Thank you ❤️
Your persistence & optimism is so uplifting & truly inspiring. Wishing your family the best always! Thank you for always sharing. Keep going and God Bless xoxo
All we can do is what we can do 🤷🏻♀️ Was that confusing?😄 I needed a night to sleep on it once we got the letter, but by morning I was ready to get to work 😊
@@AmSamFam I totally understand. Nonetheless, as someone that would completely panic & shutdown in a situation like that, your ability to keep doing what you believe in rain or shine (literally) is truly inspirational to me. It's nerve-racking to experience it through video but still exciting to watch. Thank you for always being transparent and sharing your lives. Alofa atu
Oh no😕 hope someone comes out and help you guys out! But then you guys got this, you got there this far and I know you guys can do it!! Rooting and praying for you all❤
Thanks, some people have been very helpful ❤️
You guys very inspiring 👏 ❤️ 🙌 sorry for all hard work you had to deal with. Our territory needs better improvement on their services on docks life. We have beautiful harbor to welcome 🙏 🤗 ❤️ with good 👍 services for all.
Oh man, that letter would have sent me into panic! I admire your flexibility and resourcefulness.
Can't wait to see the update. I'm rooting for y'all!
Thanks! There’s a reason we didn’t start shooting this video the night we got the letter… I was kind of freaking out 😬😂 It took me a good night’s sleep to think about it rationally 🥲
I pray nd hope that everything works out enjoy watching your videos
Your up and down everyday problem with living on a boat makes it a challenge, but it makes it a good CZcams day to day problem solving. That's why we watch...always rooting for you. Love it....👍
Haha, glad we can provide your entertainment 🤣 Have you heard the song “100 Bad Days” by AJR. This song plays over in my head at times like this.
Talofa. Okay, just heard it was cancelled ....thank God!
I’m guessing you’re referring to the tsunami warning… Yes, we’re all offering prayers of gratitude right now 🙏 Staying on alert though, until things completely calm down.
@@AmSamFam Yes that's what I was talking about. So glad you all are safe, I was very concerned for all of you, especially your children! I lived in Tafuna in 1981 and then we moved to Freddies beach in 82. We lived in the last apartment closet to the ocean on the airport side. Chief Olo who owned the apartments saw us off at the airport when we returned to Texas. I LOVED our time there and completely adored the Samoan people. I love watching your shows. It brings back so may good memories. Like following behind a truck load of happy samoans playing their ukulele, singing, laughing and waving. Their smiles lit up my world. Never before had I ever seen such genuine smiles. Anyway hope they can give you an extension on the dock. Try not to worry too much, it will all work out in the end with God's good grace
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@@joanne1468 we’re staying on alert until it seems like it’s all settled, but thank you for your concern!
What beautiful memories you have from your time here. I know we and our kids will carry such wonderful memories with us throughout the rest of our lives ❤️❤️
Great job adjusting and preparing; praying for your transition; God bless.
Thank you 🙏
Oh no!!! I just heard about the Tsunami warning Am Samoa is under!! I will be praying for all of your family, the Samoans and well everyone. Please stay safe.
Thank you! We are safe and well and we’re keeping a close watch on any further warnings ❤️
Happy you guys are doing all the work yourself. I’m a electrician in the military and that tutorial is very brief but it’s better than nothing lol. If you need help please don’t hesitate to ask. As far as a motor, I have worked on all the ones you have listed but the easiest one that like are the Hondas because of part availability, easy maintenance and last long, very reliable. The only bad thing is they are expensive. Awesome adventure but very stressful. Praying for you guys.
Wow, thanks for that great info! We have loved Honda cars we’ve had, so I can imagine we’d love an outboard too.
I just heard there was an earthquake in the Pacific, wanted to make sure y'all were alright
We’re well and fine. Thank you! We had an active warning last night and we were able to stay with some friends on higher ground until we got the all-clear. We’ll stay on alert until it’s all over ❤️
@@AmSamFam That's great to hear. I heard Fiji got hit. I haven't heard anything about Niue, but it was pretty close, so I suspect they also got hit.
Awww wishing you guys the best! Pray all goes well 🙏
Thank you! ❤️
Hi Malinda. Glad you and the aiga are safe. Take care. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you 💗
God bless our family you guys will get through this I know so 👍
Thank you 🙏
Are y'all safe? Tonga Tsunami....
Yes, thank you! Our islands were spared 🙏
Loving it🤙 Y’all are courageous!! Always rooting for y’all!!! God bless you Am Sam Fam🙏🤙❤️
Thank you 🙏
It is all about the dinghy and finding a place to park your car and shower. Been there done that. This is going to be very difficult psychologically because you guys are basically moving into a quasi homeless type lifestyle. If your boat aint right and you guys are not all geared out I would advise that you get an apartment and really work on the refit on the boat. But I dont know the finances. But I'll say it again, guys that do this full time (living off the hook) have really nice dinghys because that is where its at out there. If it were me I would throw some serious cash at the small boat game first. Don't mess around, throw at least $5,000 towards the small boat. I feel for ya and will keep you guys in prayer.
Motor? Try a drill motor with a long extension and propeller. But maybe not cool for rough seas. Maybe use two? How fast out, is harbor protected
You guys are so great at rolling with the punches-- you'll meet this challenge head on and come out on top! You've got this!
Thanks 😊You guys ready to travel by dinghy when you get to come out to visit?
@@AmSamFam On 'A' dinghy? Yes. On THAT dinghy??? Uuuuhhhh.... I'm not so sure.
@@woolsockstoflipflops8469 🤣🤣
Praying God will meet your needs. Too bad you cant anchor in our village (Sa'ilele) because of the reef. I could ask my family to accomodate you folks. Try and anchor close to Satala village by the cemetery. Still deep enough and close to the road to park your truck. I cant see why you still cant moor to pier when no work is done after hours. Approach the governors Office for assistance. Take care and trust in the Lord to provide. Much alofas from Alaska
Hope you folks are ok from the tsunami ??..Stay safe and God bless
Yes, we are safe ❤️❤️ We would love to anchor in a smaller bay, but we’ve been told Pago Harbor is the safest place to be throughout cyclone season. Thankfully we’re getting it figured out. We’ve had so much love and support from so many people here ❤️❤️
Wish y’all the best stay safe
Thanks! ❤️
You guys should fill up ur water tank/storage from the doc tap on the day uz have to move away from the doc.
Hey are you guys ok??? Just heard about the Tonga Tsunami and volcano eruption.. Hope you guys are ok out there.!!! Sending you guys love and prayers.
Thank you! Yes, American Samoa has been spared 🙏 and our family is well and safe ❤️
Talofa lava hope you guys have a good time in the Islands 🏝
I love yall family 🙏🏽
Thank you ❤️
God will make a way for you and your family to achieve all that you're desire for especially for the safety of you and your family. Blessings.🙏
Amen ❤️
I work on the water for a living. Any motor that you have is a good one but from my experience and we drive skifs like we stole them, mercury motors are alright but the throttle linkage breaks all the time and they are under powered and have much lower speed(4 stroke or 2 stroke). Yamaha motors specifically 2 stroke have been the absolute best in my experience, best snap, most power and fastest top end speed. I once lost one off the back of a skiff, it spent 8 hours under the sea and we recovered it removed the spark plugs and pull started it and sprayed WD40 (water displacer 40) in where the spark plugs were and later that day it was up and running again.
Wow! That’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience with these different motors.
And we hear you have another challenge today. The volcano eruption south of AMFAM in Tongo has erupted. Prayers and hope coming your way. Hope the reports are not as bad as the new says. Keep US advised
Thank you! Yes, we’ve been on alert. We went up to higher ground with some friends when the warning was active last night and we’ve been keeping a close watch for any additional warnings. But please keep those prayers coming for everyone in the Pacific ❤️
Yikes! That poor dinghy doesn't look very promising, and the mooring question still hanging... wow pretty compelling viewing! I'll be eagerly waiting to learn the outcomes. Great video, AmSamFam!
We still haven’t figured it all out yet, but we’re making progress 🤙 We’ll keep you posted.
How much is the slip fee when you guys were docked?
It was actually in the process of being changed, but on average we payed a couple hundred/month.
Dang the island politics. What a pain. Like being evicted. But look, at least it's over expanding the dock and not because of something stupid. Now how long will that take? Look, the plan is we will be on a cruise to Mexico in a couple days. Flying out to LAX in the morning. Ill look over some good docks for you in Mazatlan, Vallarta or Cabos. Be cool.
Yeah, we’re looking forward to the finished project 👏 we just could have used a little more notice 🤷🏻♀️ Plus, I’m not sure we’re ready to leave Am Samoa just yet 😊
Watching you guys make me feel ok !!! Hope you guys save out there !! I’m born and raised in the South Pacific islands but I’m in Between Washington and Idaho place call Spokane Valley
Ah, yea, we know it well. Enjoy ❤️
@@AmSamFam hey I want you guys visit my Country Marshall island
I’ll give you guys one of my houses you’ll get good life over there good economy n get a jobs right away
I’m feeling bad for you guys live on boat
I promise you, I will give you guys place to live n free house
Hey incidentally, will that epoxy work on my sneakers?
Probably, but first we’ll see how it works on our dinghy 😄
Great video, a aluminium dingy with an outboard motor will be awesome😁
I am proud being fan of Am sam fam .........🎉💐
Thanks!! We’re proud to have along for the journey ❤️
🙏 🙏 🙏
Prayers for you guys. Is this only temporary until they get the dock done?...
We think so 🤷🏻♀️🤞
Man that dinghy looks like a Filipino car patched up with BONDO and never painted over to save money haha.
Hell yeah a new video big fan of the AmSamFam
Haha Thanks for sticking with us 🤙❤️
I’ve used outboard motors all my life … Mercury is a fine motor .. everyone has their favorites .. but Mercury is one of the oldest best brands made … in response to your outboard motor question ..also they should come with an excellent factory warranty
If i was there i let you guys stay at my land maybe built you guys a house there there's to much hate in this world.all we have to do help and love each other.Anyways storm weathers
Thank you 😊
Extending the warf??? I'm a journeyman pile driver, bridge, doc, and warf builder. Do they need a TQ journeyman??
Not sure, but we can ask around.
New adventure and challenges! When they throw you a monkey wrench, USE IT. Good luck! Stay positive
I fixed a pontoon boat pylon with the blow foam insulation "GOOD STUFF" it floats. I do not know if that would help. I also used the "FLEX SEAL" stuff but had very bad results, in wanting to patch a boat. If it were rubber you could use a rubber cement and rubber patch system, but I do not thing that would adhere to the vinyl material. Wish I could have been more helpful
Love the quote! What a perfect analogy 👏
YOU CAN DO IT!!! EASY BUGGAH 🤙 FAAMALOSI
Thanks! 😊
Yamaha outboard are the best. But when u have little to no option then mercury it is 🤷♂️
Why is the ocean so dark and green ?
Pago Pago Harbor is one of the deepest harbours in the world. There were 2 big fish cannery factories on the opposite side of where AmSamFam sail boat. Accumulated waste and chemicals being dumped over the years made it worse.
Whoa i had to rewatch just to see the water..
@@islandboy684jb3809 thank you for the info !
No .. your not ready. LMAO! But the weather is calming and you have time to get it figured out. Boat life is all about getting through one crises at a time. Chaos management is the life of a sailor! Welcome to the whirlwind of crash crises life on the water. lol
Come on. This is getting ridiculous. I was born in the covenant (got my family out 5 years ago) so I totally understand blindly following your family’s priesthood holder. You think this is some great adventure for your children. It’s not. Children need and crave stability. You’re raising them in chaos. Do all this when it’s just the two of you someday. You seem like a great mother. Your divine moral obligation is to protect your children at all costs. Your husband is going through some kind of crisis. And your blind obedience to him is going to have long term consequences for your children. Take your babies and run!! I’m sure your family will support you! Please please take care of yourself.
Hi Jen, thank you for your concern. I can see that your comment is coming from a place of love, but it’s clearly being colored by your own past experiences too.
I (Melinda) make my own choices. I blindly follow no one. Nate and I discuss big decisions together and we each share our opinions equally.
To be honest, I dream of becoming nomadic and taking our kids all over the world, to experience all that this Earth and the people on it have to offer. That’s not realistic at this time and I’m not sure that it’s the right choice while our kids are this age. If anything, Nate helps keep me grounded. I get frustrated when people assume this poor, little housewife is a slave to her big, strong husband’s will.
Living on a sailboat is not going to ruin our kids. We provide them with a loving, yet adventurous life and we believe they will be strong, healthy, happy people because of their experiences.
Again, I’m choosing to see your comment as an offer for help, but maybe next time don’t jump to such outrageous conclusions.
And yes, my family would love and support me no matter what. Which is clear by the way they have always supported me no matter what crazy adventure I’m embarking upon.
Thank you for watching our videos and for trying to help. I hope that you’re happier and you’re in a healthier place than you were before. Take care 💗
Why are you subjecting your kids to this? I get that Nate is an economist as a living, but this is ridiculous.
Kids who have parents like Nate and his wife grow up to be resourceful, resilient and very appreciative of their family and living experiences.
I don't know why you were annoyed if this is not affecting your life.
Whataboutism?