Ok folks listen. Finn is being completely sarcastic when talking about Biden. In fact he said later: “really, Biden and Trump are the only two candidates we have? In a country of 300 million people??! There’s got to be someone better out there…” He may have said a few more choice comments on the whole presidential discussion… but I chose to leave them out of the video 😉 Thanks for watching! Renee💕
That’s why I wanted a time stamp! I closely relate to y’all’s family values and morals, and was very confused as to what I could have missed in the video. Those 2 out of 300 million IS bewildering.
Great video as always! So sorry about the loss of JJ. Praying for their family, and that Jack and Kate will be able to navigate this situation with their lights shining!
The underwater rudder repair segment is as good a video as it gets. Well done, Keith! Your ingenuity from years of boat life never fails to astound! Thank you Renee for capturing another thrilling undersea adventure. And Finn, your background music is remarkable (recorded in your cabin?!), world class, mood setting, and aurally beautiful. Another 10!!!
Keith, you really are a talented man. Not many captains would think through the process, use all resources, and resolve the problems that arise like you do. Well done.👍 Congrats Finn 🎉 let the adventure begin. Oh, and let's not forget Mom, you rock also! This is my first comment on your channel, but I am a long-time subscriber 😉
I’m so proud of Finn and the music he’s creating, I remember when he got his first guitar and was just learning, now look at all he’s accomplished and I love the soothing tone of it, great job!
I'm getting a little choked up thinking about the end of an Era...the Nest is empty. Parting is such sweet sorrow but also feels like a loss. However, seeing them going out and succeeding and enjoying their lives is the ultimate reward...all thanks to the care and nurturing of great parents.
Congrats what a marvelous journey for you all, as parents must be extremely proud, as children must be extremely gratified, been able to spend quality time together for all this time , my dream since I learned to sail many decades ago, Eras come and must go, it’s sad but also exciting to begin new challenges & adventures. Take it easy, best of luck. Good karma you have all gathered. Hasta la vista. 😊❤
Happy birthday Finn! You're officially an adult. Omg...where did the time go? Watching all the kids grow up and following all you adventures has been a highlight over the years. It's a sad end of an era but as happy start to a new chapter in the Book of Zatara. I wish you all love, happiness, and great health! ❤
I just started watching you all - started with your first video and have been going in order - I’m still watching 4-5 years ago 😅 But have somewhat kept up with current news. WHAT A DREAM you’ve all gotten to experience! (Running over Kate aside 😅) I really hope ya’ll keep going on (and filming) your adventures as a family!
Been thinking about you all and praying everyone is doing okay after the recent tragic death of JJ, my heart truly hurts for his parents and sisters, and you all, the death is so recent and horrible. Happy 18th birthday Finn, I know you’re excited about your up and coming van adventures. Great save on the rudder Keith, the boat issues pale in comparison to what Jack and Kate are experiencing in Tonga, I know you and Renee are concerned about them with good right, just praying for everyone’s well being and health.
Jack’s friend who was in his last video?! So shocking and sad. I know Jack and Kate can be a source of strength and support for his family as they deal with their grief and try to keep the family business going ❤️
Hello Zatara Family 😊 I’m still praying for you and the loss of your beloved friend 😢 It’s tough I know 🥹 Happy Birthday Finn 🎉 18 is a cool time in our lives I wish you only the best ♥️ For Kieth or like to address him as Sir 😊 I would love to see him start a Trade School 🏫he’s such an intelligent man knows so much with everything it’s shocking how he can fix anything and patiently will explain it and share what to do and not to do ! I can’t leave out one of the best Sea Mums out there but Renee 🤗 Thank you Ms for sharing such lovely memories ♥️ God Bless you all 😊
Somehow your production value continues to get better and better. Really enjoyed watching your family grow up on the boat, but it's clear now that your time to chase the monsters away is over, they're all grown up now Mom & Dad
Thank you Renée. What a lovely episode. You're such a competent artist in your photography and editing of each and every episode of Sailing Zatara. I think you're really lucky to have Finn's carefree, copyright free, casual, caring chords and gentle melodies to accompany your footage. Thanks Finn, you are noticed and appreciated. I wanted to ask Captain Keith, do you have an idea about the break down of the rudder. Is it poor manufacture? I'm sure if it had been because of collision, you would have noticed. And so Finn moves on to another challenge in his life. I'm sure life aboard has given him many skills which will translate to vanlife. Renée. as a mother you are allowed to be sad when the last of the crew leave the boat. It's a mother's right and privilege. I think it may hit Captain Keith somewhat hard. I could feel he was a little quiet this time. When birds of a feather fly to seek new endeavours, you know that they always have a very acute homing instinct. You'll see. They may be closer than you think. Keep Sailing Zatara out on the Blue. I will miss you until you return. ❤
Hope the boat is ready for the hurricane. It's crazy to think this is where you all went for safe harbor, and here comes a major storm. Stay safe! Hopefully the storm moves a little north and the eye stay aways from Grenada.
Your channel just gets better and better, I love when Finn comes out with his and Jack posts his, and Now Lukes posting his , Thank you for your bringing us along.
Happy birthday Finn. I had the pleasure of meeting Luke at the airport as we left Grenada on the 26th. I didn't want to interrupt him and Emily as they were waiting for the plane. I did ask if the family was still in town and he told me y'all had left already, I was scuba diving when you flew out Sat. I wish Finn all the best with his new adventure.
This boat is one of the nicest boat on the internet it shows u can have a older boat and still be very nice. As long as u keep up the maintenance.maintance on a boat is big money per yr we usually spent 6/10k per yr just in maintenance on our boat and it's not a cat.
Hi guys, Paul from DownUnder. Those solar panels you speak of contact CZcamsrs Project Brupeg they have them on their boat and can lead you in the right direction, they have a episode on how good they are. Cheers Paul
Okay so I know nothng about sailing but how Keith fixed the rudder was pretty damn good. Sorry to hear about your friend passing away :( loss of loved ones is always tough. While it may be the end of an era I'm sure the kids will be back on the boat here and there over the next few years lol. Having said that, their going to thrive wherever they go and whatever they do.
This whole thing is just so weird. I've never met you, but you feel like dear friends. I've been watching since you bought the monohull and the kids were all so little, even Anna was just 14 or 15 I think. I've gotten such pleasure watching the kids grow up and all the adventures and misadventures and enjoyed all the friends you made along the way, especially other boat kids. I hope the crew gets back together when sailing season starts. Thank you for sharing so much of your lives with us.
Yes I really think we will all be back on the boat after Christmas!🤞🏼 And I totally get what you’re saying; you guys are all family too, even though we’ve never met! Thanks for following along on our journeys, it’s been a fun ride! Many more to come!!
Aaaaawe…..I’ll miss seeing y’all together…as many will. Wishing each one well though. Happy Birthday Finn! Yayyy going to get your drivers license! Haven’t seen much on Jack and Kate but am sure they’re experiencing some great adventures there in Tonga with the beautiful people there. Your entire family are beautiful people, so for many of us out here, I am sure we’re also adjusting along with y’all to the changes and at the same time, wanting the very best for each. Glad that Luke and Em were able to do this portion of travel with you guys. Wishing them well in their future. ~Hey! Great duct tape kinda fix on that rudder! Glad its temporary fix worked for you guys. Texas! I love Texas! Got to travel and see nearly the whole of the state and loved it. Lived there for a while. Have some great people there. I’m glad that it looks to me like the last of the kinks on the sailboat improvements are being worked out,updates etc. will most likely prove greater in the long run. Breathing a sigh of relief for y’all…..enjoy your land journey! Love sailing Zatara! Shout out to Jack and Kate there in Tonga! Missing you guys on Sailing Zatara but proud of you guys! Keith and Renee, you guys did a great job with them! Looking forward to your future vlogs Renee, they’re always great!
I love Finn's music. Glad to see that Glory is also using it on her channel as well. Great fix on the rudder, Keith. You made it. Finn, we'll miss you on this channel but I know you'll have a great adventure. When you come through Houston (TX) have a meetup, okay?
Having built a new rudder for our boat.. hats off to Keith for his excellent patch - it will hold longer than you need it to hold.. well done.. the alternative was to remove it and do glass work on deck and then re-install it and that is NOT easy to do in the water..
Hi there! As a full time RV dweller let me just give you a heads up on your solar. When you get panels make sure that they install them in a frame. If you just mount them directly anywhere they will fail. The frame needs to be off the roof or wherever you install them. At least enough to get the airflow under them. Happy trails and happy sails! Love your channel! Gen X girl from Las Vegas .
Captain Rick Moore has a channel on CZcams &I just seen for my 1st time today that he has the flex solar on his boat,He could probably help you out or lead you in the rite direction. I'm sure you probably already have gotten in touch with a representative but just thought I'd let you know,Good Luck!
So after thousands of dollars in battery upgrades, rudder repairs, etc. and moving the boat to Grenada to comply with the insurance company, now Hurricane Beryl is paying the Whittaker's boat a visit. Sometimes ya just gotta wonder......😮😮😮😮
Hope you all and Zatara are safe in Grenada! Renee, I think you right and all of those problems were just trying to stop you from getting in the path of the storm!
Bloody hell Kieth! That rudder repair looks right to do an Atlantic crossing 🤘🏻👍🏻 Renee love the Surf Shark dress 😍🔥 Love the episode as usual guys ! ❤🇦🇺
my retired parents were sailing in the Georgian Bay one summer and the rudder fell off after years of leaking and getting the Styrofoam interior wet. The sailboat manufacturer had to send a new rudder by rail car to Toledo, then dad had to strap it to the car and drive the 300 miles into Canada where the boat was, then hire a scuba diver to install it because there was no dry dock. Mom figured they were too old to handle the 42' boat themselves and told dad this was the last straw and it came down to the boat or her, and she would be a lot more expensive than the boat. It was sold the next summer. The family still laughs about that rudder!
@@jimanderson2518 at 65 i think their sailing days were over. they moved to Naples and twice hired a bare boat in the Bahamas with friends, but that was pretty much the end.
Saw Hurricane Beryl formed and immediately thought about you guys conversation last week about getting held up for a reason. Hopefully, y'all can steer clear of Beryl. Stay safe y'all.
Thinking about you guys, hoping that your boat is OK we looked at the video and I saw that you guys went to Texas, which is great because it keeps you away from the storm but I know your boat is still in Grenada. Hope everything is fine and congratulations to his birthday and getting his drivers license and starting his new life be looking forward to it, keep us updated on your boat Grenada after the hurricane and I hope Jack and Kate are doing OK after the loss of their friend
Since I saw the sad news about JJ on your Insta I could not stop thinking about it. So very sorry for you all. Finn is going to rock #vanlife, he's had the best start to life already. Happy birthday 🎉
Happy Belated Birthday Finn! Great fix on that rudder! Question: notice any additional speed when motoring since you went to four blade props from the three blade? Glad you finally made it to Grenada! Tough going since you hit the US. All the delays and issues that took longer than expected. Enjoy your time in Dallas. Can't wait to see Finn's Van Life adventures 🎉
Innovative problem solving at its best! Thank you, Keith, for sharing your thought processes that consistently get you there. Great videos- also consistently so!
I knew Kieth could McGiever it to work for the trip! And You really need to tell people to turn up the resolution and watch full screen, 72inch if you got it, great scenes of sunsets, oceans, and sky!! I'll be here next week!!
@@user-sm4kd6ky3e Exactly because the fascists running the government are disturbingly corrupt and unconstitutionally forcing big tech to censor views they don’t like while amplifying lies & propaganda. The biggest purveyor of misinformation and disinformation is in fact the American government especially the intelligence community. The second impeachment as Trump was on the way out the door was to prevent him from the declassifying the JFK files and pardoning Snowden and possibly Assange. It wasn’t the Dems that prevented this from happening but the establishment neocon Republicans like Rubio that threatened to vote with the Dems if Trump didn’t back down.
OMG, Hard to think Grenada is taking on a huge hurricane when you traveled there to miss them. Since the airport closed in Grenada I hope everyone made it out okay to Texas. Perhaps Finn’s driver’s license requirement was a god send. We are concerned also for Luke and Emily being at a hut type Airbnb in the hurricane? Hopefully they made it to a shelter. Is Zatara on the hard? Hopefully so. Better chance of surviving the hurricane with a storm surge and the extreme winds, than if still in the water. Praying for you all in this unfortunate situation. Can’t wait to find out you are all okay! As long as all the family is safe, everything else is replaceable. God Bless you all! 🙏
Awww, i am sad to see him leave, but I'm excited to see him grow and explore. I have truly loved watching your family live a very different way of life!
Going to miss seeing your family together on the water❤. I'm looking forward to following you and Keith in future adventures and I love keeping up on the kids on their channel! I see BERYL is projected to be a cat 4 at Grenada, just verifying you all are gone... Right? Love from SWFL
So hard to let go Mama. It's been hard for all your fans, so I can't even imagine how you both are feeling. They all seem to have good feet on the ground (or should I say water) and will bring Keith and you many, many more wonderful years ahead. Cheers to the both of you for what you've given them to work with.😢🙃🙂
I have really loved your channel since finding it during your Atlantic crossing. You do a fantastic job with quality and the content. You have an awesome family and i wish them all the best in whatever paths they take. Happy birthday Finn!!. Make better choices!! Kieth i would have tried the same fix just didn't know there was an underwater drill.
Great video!! Loved the music. Can’t wait to buy Finn’s music. Please let us know when and where to buy. Also, I get goose bumps when I see those sunset shots. A home run of a video! Keep it up and good luck to you all.
If their going to Grenada to dock the boat, Hurricane Beryl is going to be hitting it with 130mph winds on 7/1 Monday. I hope he saw that coming and is still up north.😢
Are you guys in Grenada now? Hurricane Beryl headed straight that way, which is extremely unusual. They are normally not that far south in Latitude, especially this early in the season. Hope all is well
Finn, it looks like the old man is kicking you to the curb. 🤣 It's time to sail some pavement! What kind of vanlifer are you going to be? Campgrounds, walmart parking lots, or are you going to the wildlands of dispersed camping? My advice stay away from the weeders, carry an extra spare tire, always wear a jimmy hat, and North in the summer South in the winter and post videos once a week 😂. Looking forward to whatever adventures find you on your van tour.
The amount of money these people must have to fly everywhere, stay, have things fixed and support everything is insane. The underwater drill is 600.00 or more…..who has underwater drills?
Thinking about you Keith and Renee and fam as this hurricane bears down on Granada. Hopefully all will be well. UPDATE as of Tuesday, 7/2: • Extended state of emergency in Grenada: The order has been extended until July 7 due to the severe damage wrought by the storm, said Neila K. Ettienne, spokesperson for the prime minister’s office. About 95% of the island of Grenada has lost power, she said. Telecommunications are also down and some individuals have lost internet service.
There are really no completely safe marinas or anchorages in Grenada. So, fate of the boat will have been up to good or bad luck. Since communications are disrupted and they probably didn't leave the Starlink antenna out on deck, I have to assume that, despite remote monitoring capabilities, the state of the boat is unknown at this point. That's unless, travel plans were postponed because of the weather situation in which case they could have found a place to ride out the hurricane. We shall see...
I know y'all were escaping to Grenada for the season...🙏🏼🤠❤ Praying for safety and protection from Hurricane Beryl when it comes thru Monday.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤❤❤🕊🕊 Please know we are ALL sending our energy of protection for you, everyone around you, and your floating home. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 May God protect you and bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊❤❤🤠 WE ALL LOVE YOU ❤🙏🏼🤠
Hey guys I understand some of the issues of rudder and prop issues , you’ve managed those realy well , here is my 10 cents . Maybe the extra horses from the engines are producing more vortex water passing over the rudders , if it were me I would consider fabricating some stainless rudders , hollow of course . It may add another 25% weight but then they should never fail again , they would also be Orca proof so bring it on . It’s a common thing in comercial vessels . Still great to see your episodes , hope it’s all going well for you .
Just a correction - LiFePO4 batteries are not Lithium Ion batteries, but Lithium Iron (with an "r") Phosphate batteries. There is a distinct difference.
Now that you’ve mentioned it, out of 340.000.000 people they can only find two geriatrics to run the show! They are turning the White House into an asylum for seniles.
i love your content and i wish one day i could live on a sailboat too! its been one of my dreams for a couple of years now and i'm happy i get to see how its like living on a boat! continue the great work!
I would have your rudder rebuilt with horizontal for to aft ribs in between the foam every 4 to 6 inches of rudder vertical length. The rudder skin is fluttering or vibrating causes the delaminating of the core to the rudder skin. If you add some ribs that will stop that flutter happening on the rudder skins no more delaminating. Sailor Lake Erie with a little fiberglass work under my belt on sailboats, and planes that go much faster, but do the same thing. Flutter damage happens both to composites, and aluminum in my experience. When it the rudder surfaces skins let go, it does it very suddenly no warning. You could learn the tap test city coins or a large washer delamination test every time you have it on the hard. Tap sounds solid on the rudder surface no delaminating , hollow sound you have delamination.
Ok folks listen. Finn is being completely sarcastic when talking about Biden. In fact he said later: “really, Biden and Trump are the only two candidates we have? In a country of 300 million people??! There’s got to be someone better out there…”
He may have said a few more choice comments on the whole presidential discussion… but I chose to leave them out of the video 😉
Thanks for watching!
Renee💕
we have been around enough to know this lol
Any time Finn wants a list of what Trump has done for the country compared to what Biden hasn't done, It's just a Google away.
We know you are not Satanists Rene.
I def wish we had better candidates than those two!
That’s why I wanted a time stamp! I closely relate to y’all’s family values and morals, and was very confused as to what I could have missed in the video. Those 2 out of 300 million IS bewildering.
That rudder isn't going anywhere. That fix would give an Orca a toothache. Congrats Finn on 18.
That orca comment gave me a good chuckle...
Lol on the rudder you're funny
Great video as always! So sorry about the loss of JJ. Praying for their family, and that Jack and Kate will be able to navigate this situation with their lights shining!
The underwater rudder repair segment is as good a video as it gets. Well done, Keith! Your ingenuity from years of boat life never fails to astound! Thank you Renee for capturing another thrilling undersea adventure. And Finn, your background music is remarkable (recorded in your cabin?!), world class, mood setting, and aurally beautiful. Another 10!!!
Keith, you really are a talented man. Not many captains would think through the process, use all resources, and resolve the problems that arise like you do. Well done.👍 Congrats Finn 🎉 let the adventure begin. Oh, and let's not forget Mom, you rock also! This is my first comment on your channel, but I am a long-time subscriber 😉
Me too, i have seen all episodes and it was fun and learned a lot about everything ! Aspecially about you nice people.
I’m so proud of Finn and the music he’s creating, I remember when he got his first guitar and was just learning, now look at all he’s accomplished and I love the soothing tone of it, great job!
Keith! As we say in the Marine Corps! Improvise!Adapt and Overcome! You do those things very well!
I'm getting a little choked up thinking about the end of an Era...the Nest is empty. Parting is such sweet sorrow but also feels like a loss. However, seeing them going out and succeeding and enjoying their lives is the ultimate reward...all thanks to the care and nurturing of great parents.
I think Jack and Kate are only gone for the summer though. At least that is what i remember hearing.
The synchronized somersaults were amazing!
RIGHT!??!
AMAZING FOOTAGE 😁😁😁😁😁😁😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
YES, I thought the same thing . . perfect timing of both.
Congrats what a marvelous journey for you all, as parents must be extremely proud, as children must be extremely gratified, been able to spend quality time together for all this time , my dream since I learned to sail many decades ago, Eras come and must go, it’s sad but also exciting to begin new challenges & adventures. Take it easy, best of luck. Good karma you have all gathered. Hasta la vista. 😊❤
Happy birthday Finn! You're officially an adult. Omg...where did the time go? Watching all the kids grow up and following all you adventures has been a highlight over the years. It's a sad end of an era but as happy start to a new chapter in the Book of Zatara. I wish you all love, happiness, and great health! ❤
Much love to you all at this sad time . Pass on heartfelt condolences to the Rice Family and all who knew and loved JJ . 💋
I just started watching you all - started with your first video and have been going in order - I’m still watching 4-5 years ago 😅 But have somewhat kept up with current news. WHAT A DREAM you’ve all gotten to experience! (Running over Kate aside 😅) I really hope ya’ll keep going on (and filming) your adventures as a family!
Been thinking about you all and praying everyone is doing okay after the recent tragic death of JJ, my heart truly hurts for his parents and sisters, and you all, the death is so recent and horrible. Happy 18th birthday Finn, I know you’re excited about your up and coming van adventures. Great save on the rudder Keith, the boat issues pale in comparison to what Jack and Kate are experiencing in Tonga, I know you and Renee are concerned about them with good right, just praying for everyone’s well being and health.
The accident happened at the end of filming this episode so we were all in shock and disbelief. I do discuss it in next week’s episode. 💔
@@SailingZatarahow are Jack & Kate doing? So glad they have each other... and are there for JJ Family
Jack’s friend who was in his last video?! So shocking and sad. I know Jack and Kate can be a source of strength and support for his family as they deal with their grief and try to keep the family business going ❤️
Who's JJ
@@lastfirst9791 yeah im not sure either
Is the boat safe from the coming storm. . . Beryl ??? Love the rudder fix! Always prepared with the right tools. . . LOVE IT!!!
Hello Zatara Family 😊 I’m still praying for you and the loss of your beloved friend 😢 It’s tough I know 🥹 Happy Birthday Finn 🎉 18 is a cool time in our lives I wish you only the best ♥️ For Kieth or like to address him as Sir 😊 I would love to see him start a Trade School 🏫he’s such an intelligent man knows so much with everything it’s shocking how he can fix anything and patiently will explain it and share what to do and not to do ! I can’t leave out one of the best Sea Mums out there but Renee 🤗 Thank you Ms for sharing such lovely memories ♥️ God Bless you all 😊
Couldn't have said it better myself❤
Somehow your production value continues to get better and better. Really enjoyed watching your family grow up on the boat, but it's clear now that your time to chase the monsters away is over, they're all grown up now Mom & Dad
Thank you Renée. What a lovely episode. You're such a competent artist in your photography and editing of each and every episode of Sailing Zatara. I think you're really lucky to have Finn's carefree, copyright free, casual, caring chords and gentle melodies to accompany your footage. Thanks Finn, you are noticed and appreciated. I wanted to ask Captain Keith, do you have an idea about the break down of the rudder. Is it poor manufacture? I'm sure if it had been because of collision, you would have noticed. And so Finn moves on to another challenge in his life. I'm sure life aboard has given him many skills which will translate to vanlife. Renée. as a mother you are allowed to be sad when the last of the crew leave the boat. It's a mother's right and privilege. I think it may hit Captain Keith somewhat hard. I could feel he was a little quiet this time. When birds of a feather fly to seek new endeavours, you know that they always have a very acute homing instinct. You'll see. They may be closer than you think. Keep Sailing Zatara out on the Blue. I will miss you until you return. ❤
I hope you both continue Sailing for the rest of your Life...and bring us your story for many years to come ❤❤❤
So sorry to hear of your Loss, may God be with you all at this time. Happy 18th Birthday Finn!!! You Rock!
Hope the boat is ready for the hurricane. It's crazy to think this is where you all went for safe harbor, and here comes a major storm. Stay safe! Hopefully the storm moves a little north and the eye stay aways from Grenada.
WOW - An underwater drill to save the day - AWSOME 😊
Your channel just gets better and better, I love when Finn comes out with his and Jack posts his, and Now Lukes posting his , Thank you for your bringing us along.
Great music pieces by Finn. I'm just waiting for his album on Amazon Music!!! ❤❤
Happy birthday Finn. I had the pleasure of meeting Luke at the airport as we left Grenada on the 26th. I didn't want to interrupt him and Emily as they were waiting for the plane. I did ask if the family was still in town and he told me y'all had left already, I was scuba diving when you flew out Sat. I wish Finn all the best with his new adventure.
Please let us know that your family, friends and BOAT...is alright. Saw that Beryl blew through Grenada.
This boat is one of the nicest boat on the internet it shows u can have a older boat and still be very nice. As long as u keep up the maintenance.maintance on a boat is big money per yr we usually spent 6/10k per yr just in maintenance on our boat and it's not a cat.
Hi guys, Paul from DownUnder. Those solar panels you speak of contact CZcamsrs Project Brupeg they have them on their boat and can lead you in the right direction, they have a episode on how good they are.
Cheers Paul
Okay so I know nothng about sailing but how Keith fixed the rudder was pretty damn good.
Sorry to hear about your friend passing away :( loss of loved ones is always tough.
While it may be the end of an era I'm sure the kids will be back on the boat here and there over the next few years lol. Having said that, their going to thrive wherever they go and whatever they do.
This whole thing is just so weird. I've never met you, but you feel like dear friends. I've been watching since you bought the monohull and the kids were all so little, even Anna was just 14 or 15 I think. I've gotten such pleasure watching the kids grow up and all the adventures and misadventures and enjoyed all the friends you made along the way, especially other boat kids. I hope the crew gets back together when sailing season starts. Thank you for sharing so much of your lives with us.
Yes I really think we will all be back on the boat after Christmas!🤞🏼 And I totally get what you’re saying; you guys are all family too, even though we’ve never met! Thanks for following along on our journeys, it’s been a fun ride! Many more to come!!
Aaaaawe…..I’ll miss seeing y’all together…as many will. Wishing each one well though.
Happy Birthday Finn! Yayyy going to get your drivers license! Haven’t seen much on Jack and Kate but am sure they’re experiencing some great adventures there in Tonga with the beautiful people there. Your entire family are beautiful people, so for many of us out here, I am sure we’re also adjusting along with y’all to the changes and at the same time, wanting the very best for each. Glad that Luke and Em were able to do this portion of travel with you guys. Wishing them well in their future. ~Hey! Great duct tape kinda fix on that rudder! Glad its temporary fix worked for you guys.
Texas! I love Texas! Got to travel and see nearly the whole of the state and loved it. Lived there for a while. Have some great people there. I’m glad that it looks to me like the last of the kinks on the sailboat improvements are being worked out,updates etc. will most likely prove greater in the long run. Breathing a sigh of relief for y’all…..enjoy your land journey! Love sailing Zatara! Shout out to Jack and Kate there in Tonga! Missing you guys on Sailing Zatara but proud of you guys! Keith and Renee, you guys did a great job with them! Looking forward to your future vlogs Renee, they’re always great!
I love Finn's music. Glad to see that Glory is also using it on her channel as well. Great fix on the rudder, Keith. You made it. Finn, we'll miss you on this channel but I know you'll have a great adventure. When you come through Houston (TX) have a meetup, okay?
Happy 18 Finn!!!!! So excited to see your van life adventures in the future.
As a Puerto Rican, this is my most favorite place in the world...peaceful...beautiful beaches and great people. Hope you got to enjoy your time there.
Im so, so sorry for your loss❤️
Having built a new rudder for our boat.. hats off to Keith for his excellent patch - it will hold longer than you need it to hold.. well done.. the alternative was to remove it and do glass work on deck and then re-install it and that is NOT easy to do in the water..
I hope your boat is secure with recent weather event headed that way!!
Hi there! As a full time RV dweller let me just give you a heads up on your solar. When you get panels make sure that they install them in a frame. If you just mount them directly anywhere they will fail. The frame needs to be off the roof or wherever you install them. At least enough to get the airflow under them. Happy trails and happy sails! Love your channel! Gen X girl from Las Vegas .
Hopefully finn will be back from his journey in 6 months with a girlfriend and a boat so you all sail together side by side for many more years 😁
Been thinking about you all at Grenada. I am hoping all is well. Sorry to hear about JJ. I wish all the best.
Captain Rick Moore has a channel on CZcams &I just seen for my 1st time today that he has the flex solar on his boat,He could probably help you out or lead you in the rite direction. I'm sure you probably already have gotten in touch with a representative but just thought I'd let you know,Good Luck!
Rick's boat looks like Sanford and sons.
So after thousands of dollars in battery upgrades, rudder repairs, etc. and moving the boat to Grenada to comply with the insurance company, now Hurricane Beryl is paying the Whittaker's boat a visit. Sometimes ya just gotta wonder......😮😮😮😮
Thanks for the "Sailing six" channel shout out. I really enjoy their content as well. Sweet family.
Hope you all and Zatara are safe in Grenada! Renee, I think you right and all of those problems were just trying to stop you from getting in the path of the storm!
I love y’all. You’ve given me so much inspiration throughout the years you’ve been on the water. Thanks for everything
Been enjoying your channel for a while. It was very hard when my children left. I feel for you guys.
Bloody hell Kieth! That rudder repair looks right to do an Atlantic crossing 🤘🏻👍🏻
Renee love the Surf Shark dress 😍🔥
Love the episode as usual guys !
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all the love and support to you guys,
watchin from the Philippines ✨
Please let us know your family and Zatara are safe after the hurricane.
I'm praying for Zatara down in Grenada, she's in such perfect condition after all the upgrades, glad she's on the hard. I'm thinking of you guys...xo
Thank you for taking us along on your travels. Any day on the water is better than a day in the office
my retired parents were sailing in the Georgian Bay one summer and the rudder fell off after years of leaking and getting the Styrofoam interior wet. The sailboat manufacturer had to send a new rudder by rail car to Toledo, then dad had to strap it to the car and drive the 300 miles into Canada where the boat was, then hire a scuba diver to install it because there was no dry dock. Mom figured they were too old to handle the 42' boat themselves and told dad this was the last straw and it came down to the boat or her, and she would be a lot more expensive than the boat. It was sold the next summer. The family still laughs about that rudder!
Thought you were going to say you miss your Mom😅😅
No missing moms when you have a boat 😂
@@jimanderson2518 at 65 i think their sailing days were over. they moved to Naples and twice hired a bare boat in the Bahamas with friends, but that was pretty much the end.
That's a great story.
Saw Hurricane Beryl formed and immediately thought about you guys conversation last week about getting held up for a reason. Hopefully, y'all can steer clear of Beryl. Stay safe y'all.
Thinking about you guys, hoping that your boat is OK we looked at the video and I saw that you guys went to Texas, which is great because it keeps you away from the storm but I know your boat is still in Grenada. Hope everything is fine and congratulations to his birthday and getting his drivers license and starting his new life be looking forward to it, keep us updated on your boat Grenada after the hurricane and I hope Jack and Kate are doing OK after the loss of their friend
How about a Zatara update vis-a-vis Beryl? A lot of people are anxious about you and the Z Boat.
Brilliant temporary rudder fix Keith!
Since I saw the sad news about JJ on your Insta I could not stop thinking about it. So very sorry for you all.
Finn is going to rock #vanlife, he's had the best start to life already. Happy birthday 🎉
Happy Belated Birthday Finn!
Great fix on that rudder!
Question: notice any additional speed when motoring since you went to four blade props from the three blade?
Glad you finally made it to Grenada! Tough going since you hit the US. All the delays and issues that took longer than expected.
Enjoy your time in Dallas. Can't wait to see Finn's Van Life adventures 🎉
Innovative problem solving at its best! Thank you, Keith, for sharing your thought processes that consistently get you there. Great videos- also consistently so!
I knew Kieth could McGiever it to work for the trip! And You really need to tell people to turn up the resolution and watch full screen, 72inch if you got it, great scenes of sunsets, oceans, and sky!! I'll be here next week!!
Its called freedom and Finn can be free to say whatever he wants.
CZcams doesn't think so because the Dems will punish them.
Though I agree with you, this simply is not a fact.
@@user-sm4kd6ky3e Exactly because the fascists running the government are disturbingly corrupt and unconstitutionally forcing big tech to censor views they don’t like while amplifying lies & propaganda. The biggest purveyor of misinformation and disinformation is in fact the American government especially the intelligence community. The second impeachment as Trump was on the way out the door was to prevent him from the declassifying the JFK files and pardoning Snowden and possibly Assange. It wasn’t the Dems that prevented this from happening but the establishment neocon Republicans like Rubio that threatened to vote with the Dems if Trump didn’t back down.
freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequences 💀
FJB 😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG, Hard to think Grenada is taking on a huge hurricane when you traveled there to miss them. Since the airport closed in Grenada I hope everyone made it out okay to Texas. Perhaps Finn’s driver’s license requirement was a god send. We are concerned also for Luke and Emily being at a hut type Airbnb in the hurricane? Hopefully they made it to a shelter. Is Zatara on the hard? Hopefully so. Better chance of surviving the hurricane with a storm surge and the extreme winds, than if still in the water. Praying for you all in this unfortunate situation. Can’t wait to find out you are all okay! As long as all the family is safe, everything else is replaceable. God Bless you all! 🙏
Whenever Keith fixes something it looks so damn professional and clean, such a boss!
Awww, i am sad to see him leave, but I'm excited to see him grow and explore. I have truly loved watching your family live a very different way of life!
@officialSailingZataraxz oh I bet. Smh
Great work on the Rudder Kieth ! well done !!
Praying for you and your beautiful boat... Hurricane Beryl has become a monster, hoping all goes well ...
BLESSINGS
Its not Tim the Tool man.. its Keith the Tool man!
Going to miss seeing your family together on the water❤. I'm looking forward to following you and Keith in future adventures and I love keeping up on the kids on their channel! I see BERYL is projected to be a cat 4 at Grenada, just verifying you all are gone... Right? Love from SWFL
So hard to let go Mama. It's been hard for all your fans, so I can't even imagine how you both are feeling. They all seem to have good feet on the ground (or should I say water) and will bring Keith and you many, many more wonderful years ahead. Cheers to the both of you for what you've given them to work with.😢🙃🙂
Good placement of the bolts and great idea. You do have to be very creative and capable to live that life. You got that part figured out
Have you talked to the Wynn's? Their new boat was built in China, they may have contacts there that can help.
Who in the Hell would want a China Boat?
I do hope that you all are OK and of course the boat as well. Duck and cover! Prayers are with you.
I have really loved your channel since finding it during your Atlantic crossing. You do a fantastic job with quality and the content. You have an awesome family and i wish them all the best in whatever paths they take. Happy birthday Finn!!. Make better choices!! Kieth i would have tried the same fix just didn't know there was an underwater drill.
Great video!! Loved the music. Can’t wait to buy Finn’s music. Please let us know when and where to buy. Also, I get goose bumps when I see those sunset shots. A home run of a video! Keep it up and good luck to you all.
The Foss Foam Co. makes sailboat rudders. My vote is for a new rudder. Be safe
Happy Birthday.Fin🎉
Thanks for sharing.
If their going to Grenada to dock the boat, Hurricane Beryl is going to be hitting it with 130mph winds on 7/1 Monday. I hope he saw that coming and is still up north.😢
Grenada has 150mph winds with gusts at 175mph. Let's pray the Zatara family is okay!
I'm guessing their insurance provider who required them to be in Grenada has some explaining to do.
I hope you guys are ok.
@@rossbrashear535 or pay 1.4 MILLION for a new replacement boat!!
@@stephenschulte8569 they're in Montana from their PLAN......... probably don't even know their boat is mangled in Grenada..
u do know these videos are 2 wks delay right?
Are you guys in Grenada now? Hurricane Beryl headed straight that way, which is extremely unusual. They are normally not that far south in Latitude, especially this early in the season. Hope all is well
Finn, it looks like the old man is kicking you to the curb. 🤣 It's time to sail some pavement! What kind of vanlifer are you going to be? Campgrounds, walmart parking lots, or are you going to the wildlands of dispersed camping? My advice stay away from the weeders, carry an extra spare tire, always wear a jimmy hat, and North in the summer South in the winter and post videos once a week 😂. Looking forward to whatever adventures find you on your van tour.
Thinking about all the sailors and boats in Grenada with hurricane Beryl approaching.
The amount of money these people must have to fly everywhere, stay, have things fixed and support everything is insane. The underwater drill is 600.00 or more…..who has underwater drills?
Can’t tell if this is just an observation or a complaint..
@@ultraSabotaj it's just an observation, but is likely rooted in envy. That's very understandable though isn't it.
Everyone I’ve talked too agrees pretty much normal everyday living. Cheers 😊
Hope your boat is safe in Grenada after the cyclone , looked bad there , even the boats on the hard !
Thinking about you Keith and Renee and fam as this hurricane bears down on Granada. Hopefully all will be well.
UPDATE as of Tuesday, 7/2: • Extended state of emergency in Grenada: The order has been extended until July 7 due to the severe damage wrought by the storm, said Neila K. Ettienne, spokesperson for the prime minister’s office. About 95% of the island of Grenada has lost power, she said. Telecommunications are also down and some individuals have lost internet service.
There are really no completely safe marinas or anchorages in Grenada. So, fate of the boat will have been up to good or bad luck. Since communications are disrupted and they probably didn't leave the Starlink antenna out on deck, I have to assume that, despite remote monitoring capabilities, the state of the boat is unknown at this point. That's unless, travel plans were postponed because of the weather situation in which case they could have found a place to ride out the hurricane. We shall see...
i live in granada hope seeing yall here again i lov boat live but my fam dosent hope yall can take me with you lol
I might as well start crying now…..before I even watch !!!
😂. I thought the same. Literally got teared up reading the title.
I know y'all were escaping to Grenada for the season...🙏🏼🤠❤
Praying for safety and protection from Hurricane Beryl when it comes thru Monday.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤❤❤❤🕊🕊
Please know we are ALL sending our energy of protection for you,
everyone around you,
and your floating home. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
May God protect you and bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊🕊❤❤🤠
WE ALL LOVE YOU ❤🙏🏼🤠
desperately need to sharpen that filet knife. I would make that job much easier.
@officialSailingZataraxz go away please>
The last thing these folks need to worry about is fake profiles.
Hey guys I understand some of the issues of rudder and prop issues , you’ve managed those realy well , here is my 10 cents .
Maybe the extra horses from the engines are producing more vortex water passing over the rudders , if it were me I would consider fabricating some stainless rudders , hollow of course .
It may add another 25% weight but then they should never fail again , they would also be Orca proof so bring it on .
It’s a common thing in comercial vessels .
Still great to see your episodes , hope it’s all going well for you .
Hope Jack and Kate are doing well after their loss.
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Just a correction - LiFePO4 batteries are not Lithium Ion batteries, but Lithium Iron (with an "r") Phosphate batteries. There is a distinct difference.
Now that you’ve mentioned it, out of 340.000.000 people they can only find two geriatrics to run the show! They are turning the White House into an asylum for seniles.
Don’t vote for them and they will stop running them out there
Best wishes to all of you. I enjoyed watching your Channel.
Looking forward to the launch of Finn's OF!
Absolutely beautiful opening shots there! X
My heart has been in my throat for a week thinking about how hard it must be to be away from the kids at such a sad time 😢.Stay safe, fair winds ❤
i love your content and i wish one day i could live on a sailboat too! its been one of my dreams for a couple of years now and i'm happy i get to see how its like living on a boat! continue the great work!
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I would have your rudder rebuilt with horizontal for to aft ribs in between the foam every 4 to 6 inches of rudder vertical length. The rudder skin is fluttering or vibrating causes the delaminating of the core to the rudder skin. If you add some ribs that will stop that flutter happening on the rudder skins no more delaminating. Sailor Lake Erie with a little fiberglass work under my belt on sailboats, and planes that go much faster, but do the same thing. Flutter damage happens both to composites, and aluminum in my experience. When it the rudder surfaces skins let go, it does it very suddenly no warning. You could learn the tap test city coins or a large washer delamination test every time you have it on the hard. Tap sounds solid on the rudder surface no delaminating , hollow sound you have delamination.