1985 Ericson 26 Sailboat Upgrades (Boat Tour)

This video was made to show many of the upgrades we made to our 1985 Ericson 26 sailboat. For more details on the upgrades check out Randall's blog: www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexch...
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  • @53glowe
    @53glowe6 жыл бұрын

    That is one of the most comprehensive boat tours/upgrade summaries I have seen on any yacht channel...excellent. I follow many yachting channels and you have won yourself a new subscriber. Well done👍

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha Thank you very much! We are glad to have you along for our epic sailing adventure! =D We also noticed that you are subscribed to "Sailing Saoirse". We met them while in Florida when we got back from The Bahamas, and became good friends.

  • @Niaaal

    @Niaaal

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seconded!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for being part of our sailing adventure!

  • @speckledperch4158

    @speckledperch4158

    5 жыл бұрын

    I subscribed as well. $-)

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@speckledperch4158 Thank you for your support by Subscribing! We are glad to have you along for our adventures.

  • @ericryanmodelling9859
    @ericryanmodelling98596 жыл бұрын

    The best equipped 26fter I have ever seen! Nice work!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!!!

  • @TILLMANc2

    @TILLMANc2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably most expensive also.

  • @patriotpirate8167
    @patriotpirate81676 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I appreciate your thoroughness. Also, I think it's pretty awesome of you to show that you carry a shotgun on board. I haven't seen any other cruisers on youtube do that. Thanks for being brave enough to leave that in.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    We debated on wether or not to show it, but we wanted to be completely honest and show every aspect of our trip and of ourselves. We've always kept a loaded shotgun in our home and felt no different about keeping one on our boat. Thank you for your compliments! We appreciate you watching our videos!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment with your questions. In the case of sailing to Mexico or any other country where we know that firearms are not allowed, we would not take them. We have respect for other countries and their choice in laws and will do our part to obey their instructions when visiting. It is always a good idea to research the laws of your destination, before traveling there. Before we left for the The Bahamas, one of the things we researched was their firearm laws. We found some helpful information concerning entering The Bahamas with a firearm, and also good information about leaving and re-entering the U.S. with a firearm. Leaving the USA with a firearm has no legal ramifications unless the items are "export restricted" (typically military weapons) Re-entering the USA however, requires proof of ownership in order to avoid taxation and import paperwork. (proving you owned the gun before leaving the country and then bringing it back) and it requires a specific customs declaration paper. (Form 4457 from the CBP) You can also use this form as documentation to show customs when you get to the Bahamas. They will want a full list of each gun (limit of 3) and specific counts of ammunition for each gun. You must be able to security lock the guns on board and they must remain on board at all times. If you end up leaving your boat in the Bahamas to fly home, you will need to deliver the firearms and ammunition to a local police department for safe keeping while you are gone. We took not only a 12 Ga. shot gun, as you probably saw in the video, but also a 357 revolver. We got nothing but pleasant smiles from officials when checking into the Bahamas and never felt any negative vibes. We have lived in states where we are able to carry concealed on a daily bases and it felt only natural to take guns with us on our trip. We were very appreciative of the Bahamas for being welcoming to not only us, but also our rights to protect ourselves. Each country might have different rules, so just research before going. Thanks again for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment. Hope this could be of some help to you. Show less

  • @michaelsmith9308

    @michaelsmith9308

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes, and the SECRET shelf in the kitchen for cash? I hope know one looks directly for that from online LOL:(

  • @stvsanders

    @stvsanders

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think an AR -15 would be better.

  • @artsmith103

    @artsmith103

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stvsanders For the range it would be used, shotgun is better.

  • @Cheapsexandbooze
    @Cheapsexandbooze5 жыл бұрын

    I grew up on an Ericson 31 Independence named Passion. This video just brought back a flood of memories. I will think I'm going to binge watch all of your videos now. I love that shotgun locker that you installed in the head, I think I'd copy that if the Figaro had an enclosed head. Fair winds and following seas brother!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for leaving us an awesome comment! The gun safe was one of our favorite additions to our boat. We are glad that you found our channel and that this video was able to bring back some fun memories for you. Currently we post a new video every Sunday of our sailing adventure and we still have a lot more to share.

  • @furrane
    @furrane4 жыл бұрын

    Damn this is so refreshing. In an ocean full of seniors that bought themselves a mansion on water and call themselves sailors and young couples that say they renov their boat but really they just pay for every little things, this was just perfect ! Young couple with a good small boat and nice DIY skills ! Let's go turtle =)

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks man! We really appreciate your inspiring words and can't thank you enough for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us such a great comment!

  • @davidallred4611
    @davidallred46116 жыл бұрын

    What a really smart guy. You have done some great things to your boat.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It was a lot of hard work that really payed off in the end. Thanks for watching our videos!

  • @fissh29
    @fissh296 жыл бұрын

    just found your channel...great tour, one of the best I've seen...look forward to seeing more...need all the help I can get...favorable winds

  • @robertlee8042
    @robertlee80425 жыл бұрын

    This is the mos informative sailboat video I’ve ever seen. Thank you also for the absence of music! What a joy. I single handed on a much bigger more complex boat. If I were to do it again I would go your route. Smaller and simpler.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! We appreciate you watching our videos and for leaving us a great comment! Fair winds!

  • @pornstarlivesmatter3319
    @pornstarlivesmatter33194 жыл бұрын

    I LIKE HOW YOU THINK IN TERMS OF "JUST IN CASE" VERY NICE!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    ....the shotgun....Yes! Hahaha because you just never know! Thanks for watching our videos we really appreciate your support!

  • @jodyssey9921
    @jodyssey99213 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed by just how livable such a small space can be made. Nice work!

  • @petenelson8136
    @petenelson8136Ай бұрын

    Very impressive. My son just bought a 1983 Catalina 25 and has already decided it's too small and is looking at the Ericson 26. Seeing all the modifications you did to this boat really makes it sea worthy for long trips, something he'd like to do as well. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JP-xy8dq
    @JP-xy8dq4 жыл бұрын

    One of the best boat\upgrade tours on KZread. Great explanation for all!

  • @donnakawana
    @donnakawana4 жыл бұрын

    That is the best buncha upgrades I've ever seen. I must say I dig the sugar scoop really makes things easier for so many reasons. As well as all the other upgrades that were done.....brilliant. I'd feel safe to sail anywhere in that. Plus I learned so much!

  • @syfalke5896
    @syfalke58965 жыл бұрын

    It’s one of the best boat tours I’ve ever seen. Thank you for many smart ideas, I’ll borrow some of them for my C&C 25.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear! Thank you for watching our videos and for taking the time to let us know that you liked some of our upgrades! We are glad that our video could be helpful to you and wish you all the best with your boat projects!

  • @sethile
    @sethile5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is fantastic! Lots of excellent upgrades that look extremely well thought through and implimented. I'll be considering a lot of these when I finally get a boat worthy of this level of attention. Looking forward to watching you put her through her paces!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It was a lot of hard work that payed off in the end. We are very happy with how our little home turned out and are so glad that we get to share it with everyone through our videos. Thanks for watching and for leaving us a comment! We wish all the best of luck with your boat projects!

  • @captgrant
    @captgrant6 жыл бұрын

    You really know your vessel. Some intuitive ideas on the improvements. It looks like you invested a lot of time and effort and it shows. Cheers.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching our videos! :)

  • @youyouulf
    @youyouulf5 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. this boat has everything in absolute first class condition after you've done the job with it. So much to take home from this, thank you for sharing and for tons of tips! Greetings from Norway, SV Tiger Lily

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment! We are happy to hear that you like our upgrades and hope that they can be helpful to you! =D

  • @martinulrichsen8578
    @martinulrichsen85786 жыл бұрын

    Truly great work! You have made a really solid pocket cruiser! I am always looking for ideas for my 31ft HR Monsun offshore cruiser, and found your work and enthusiasm most inspiring! Thanks for sharing! Best regards from Norway.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Martin, thank you so much! We are so glad that you found our videos and that you like what we did to our boat. We really appreciate you leaving us a comment and letting us know where you're from! It's so exciting to connect with people who share our same interests. Happy Sailing! Thanks for watching.

  • @marmstrong281
    @marmstrong2814 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the most informative boat tour Iv'e ever seen. You have done an amazing job of fitout and upgrades.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We really appreciate your kind words and can't thank you enough for watching our videos.

  • @stevedearden1799
    @stevedearden17994 жыл бұрын

    July 2020 . Just had this drop in my suggested videos, nice photography and great narrative. The boat looks newer and larger than it is, which is kudos to you all. Subscribed

  • @detlefkurpanek
    @detlefkurpanek4 жыл бұрын

    This is simply impressive! SO many ideas... and they all got executed with excellence and top rate craftsmanship. Agree, one of the most engaging and comprehensive boat tours I have ever come across. Again, what an amazing job. Thanks for sharing this very inspiring video!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our video and for taking the time to leave such a great comment. We really appreciate your kind words and are glad that you liked what you saw!

  • @peterfigueroa8807
    @peterfigueroa88075 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome tour Sir! I am looking for a 38 Ericson at the moment and was just thrilled to have bumped into your channel. Keep em coming your guys are future Utube stars!!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us an awesome comment! We really appreciate your support! The Ericson's really are great boats! Let us know when you find yours and if you ever plan on sharing your adventures on it. We would love to follow along.

  • @sailingddcircumnavigation5931
    @sailingddcircumnavigation59315 жыл бұрын

    Buddy you guys have thought of everything extremely impressed and I learned a lot happy sailing and safe travel.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching our videos and for SUBSCRIBING! We are happy that you found our channel and are excited to have you along for our sailing adventure! We post a new video each week and still have a lot more to share.

  • @dinkaboutit4228
    @dinkaboutit42286 жыл бұрын

    Wow. That's a great refit. Congratulations on making so many substantial upgrades to safety and durability without bolting on anything that looks silly on a 26 footer. Well done!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching our videos!

  • @FX5067
    @FX50673 жыл бұрын

    I had owned a 1983 26 Ericson and I can’t believe how you have modernized your boat. Much better than new in many ways. Very professional. Safe sailing.

  • @RaymondCore
    @RaymondCore5 жыл бұрын

    clear, concise, great camera work, covered so much, and I love all the original ideas. Thank you.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment. We appreciate it!

  • @RaymondCore

    @RaymondCore

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SailingTurtle I designed the interior and sailplan for a 30 ft. sailboat hull/deck based on the lines of a H28 by Hershoff so I understand what you had to consider for each upgrade. I made the the first one out of the mould the designer had made from his one-off. Such a joy.

  • @webbrowne2291
    @webbrowne22916 жыл бұрын

    The best refit on You tube. I have a Ericson 30+ so this is very helpful. Thanks

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for leaving us a comment and for SUBSCRIBING!! We are so glad that you found this video to be helpful. It's always fun for us to connect with people with similar boats and who share our same passion for sailing. Thanks for watching! =D

  • @ilovecocoduh7519
    @ilovecocoduh75195 жыл бұрын

    You are the MAN 💪😎👊 . Thank you for the detail and the super PROFESSIONAL explanations. Seems like you are quite the well to do Craftsman, excellent ideas. Looking forward to more videos capitán. May God bless you and your family with Peace, Patience, Clarity, Guidance, Wind, 🐟, 🥥, and 🌞 sunny sunny days.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us an awesome comment! We really appreciate your compliment and support!

  • @ggfox13
    @ggfox135 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic detail on your boat and the upgrades. Anyone would be proud to have all that you have done to make your boat not only safe but very functional. Great job!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your support! We are happy that we have had the opportunity to share our home with other people who can appreciate the hard work and details that went into it. Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a great comment!

  • @nicholaspablocmith3165
    @nicholaspablocmith31653 жыл бұрын

    As a long time live aboard solo sailor I tell you well done. Smaller boats like yours make excellent escape pods and are very practical for those who want to live the dream.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We really appreciate you watching our video and for taking the time to reach out to us.

  • @davidharlem6824
    @davidharlem68245 жыл бұрын

    Best tour I have ever seen. Meticulous planning. Awesome!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching our videos! We really appreciate your compliment and support!

  • @paxmagellanic498
    @paxmagellanic4985 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You have truly gone above and beyond what the average sailor would do. Cheers!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Randall has spent 25 years of his life building and working on boats, studying and researching EVERYTHING and has a true passion for sailing, working hard, and doing a job well done the first time around. We are both excited to share our experiences with everyone and are so glad that you found our channel. Thank you so much for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment!

  • @Strippz
    @Strippz6 жыл бұрын

    Nice tour,lots of great upgrades! Thanks for taking the time to make a quality presentation.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We are glad that you found our videos!

  • @artsmith103
    @artsmith1033 жыл бұрын

    I have a trailer sailor 26ft, but you gave me some things to think about. Fantastic job. Congratulations!

  • @deanmerculief6326
    @deanmerculief63264 жыл бұрын

    Extremely well thought out and everything you did serves a purpose. I found this channel while looking for ways to improve your boat and how people work with a surveyor to fix issues found during a survey.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    We are glad that you found our video and are happy to hear you enjoyed the work that we put into our boat. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave us a great comment!

  • @RobertVinet
    @RobertVinet6 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel. Impressive set of upgrades. Well thought out.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to our sailing adventure! Thank you so much for leaving us a comment and for watching our videos, we really appreciate it! We post a new video every Sunday and still have a lot more to share (:

  • @mildmitch
    @mildmitch5 жыл бұрын

    , Fantastic Tour! I appreciate all you have done and showing us. You have a great boat and made so many improvements. Thank you! Mitchell

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our video and for leaving us such a great comment! We have loved being able to share this video, along with all of the others with everyone and are glad to have you along for the journey!

  • @cnc75adventures49
    @cnc75adventures496 жыл бұрын

    Hi well I hope you read this just because I’m so impressed thank you your time with this video!!!! I’m 43 and just became interested in sailing and buying a boat but I’ve only been around power boats , this is the most comprehensive and informative video I have seen excellent excellent job 🙏

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Chad, thank you for leaving us this comment! We do read every comment we receive and try our very best to reply to each one the best we can, in a timely manner. We really appreciate you watching our videos and are so glad that you like what we did to our boat. There is so much freedom that comes with owning a sailboat. Being able to sail where ever the wind takes you and being able to experience new and exciting placing in such a natural way is so rewarding. There really isn't anything quite like it. We have had so much sailing and hope you will too once you get yourself a sailboat. We wish you the best of luck!!!!

  • @moriver3857
    @moriver38575 жыл бұрын

    Very nice updates, some of which I'm working on currently. Definitely a nice equipped 26'. Lots of sound safely features. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a great comment! We are happy that we can share our upgrades with others and really appreciate your support.Good luck on your boat projects! Hope everything turns out great!

  • @hackledrummer1543
    @hackledrummer15436 жыл бұрын

    My current passion is refurbing a 20' 'Trailer Sailer' as we call them in this part of the world (pocket cruiser in America?) Always looking for good, smaller yacht, ideas. Your video is awesome! Plenty of inspiration right here!!!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We appreciate you leaving us a comment and for watching our videos! Good luck with your projects, we hope it all turns out great!

  • @williambailey5405
    @williambailey54055 жыл бұрын

    I've always been a small - ish cruising boat fan. I believe that if done correctly they are all that most couples need. And, you have taken a very good basic desingned boat and done it up right. Congatulations.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We are happy we get to share our boat with so many people and love it when we can connect with our viewers.

  • @edwardfinn4141
    @edwardfinn41416 жыл бұрын

    Great modifications and safety tips!

  • @bardarians
    @bardarians2 жыл бұрын

    I'm late for the show! This video is simply amazing! The best indepth boat tour I've ever seen. I just bought a small boat myself and will binge watch this video many times. One day I will physically shake your hand with a cheque. Keep living the free world brother 🙏 💯 💪 🙌 👌

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely stop us to say hi if you ever see us out and about. We are glad that this video is inspirational for you! Good luck with your boat and fair winds!

  • @jonmills4687
    @jonmills46877 жыл бұрын

    If I recently got divorced and had the house listed and wanted to start my life anew, I would start with this sailboat you have put so much time and thought and effort into! Best You Tube on sailboats I have ever seen! Well done and you never know!!! I am so grateful to you for taking the time to make such a great video! Legend!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jon! That means to world to us!

  • @BreezyRider66
    @BreezyRider665 жыл бұрын

    I've just bought a very similar boat, a Bowman 26 (videos of how she is now on my channel) & plan to do some refitting/remodelling, some great ideas here and very nicely executed...

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    David thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a fun comment! We checked out your channel and Subscribed so we can follow your sailing adventures as well. Thank you for sharing your boat with us. We love it when we can connect with our viewers!

  • @psmithrpm
    @psmithrpm5 жыл бұрын

    Some brilliant mods. Thank you for sharing.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp5 жыл бұрын

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, so many cool upgrades, love the water maker design, that was one of my biggest concerns when we started planning our trip to the Bahamas on our Dana 24, having enough water and knowing that to purchase water in the bahamas can get expensive, so we purchased a Rainman Portable Watermaker, great little unit, takes up very little space, is powered by a honda engine and makes 37 gallons of water per hour, the only other big change we did, was do away with the marine head and all the plumbing and installed a composting toilet....

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us an awesome comment! We really appreciate your support! It sounds like you also have a great set up on your boat! We love it when we can connect with our viewers and get excited when we hear other people with small boats planning their sailing adventures. We knew that we would want to sail to further out Islands and wanted to have the freedom to stay there for as long as we wanted. Having a water maker aboard allowed us to do just that. Do you document your sailing trips and share them online? We would love to follow your story if you do.

  • @HousesBuiltTiny
    @HousesBuiltTiny5 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I are about 10 videos and to your series from the beginning and quite Enchanted looking forward to more

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well thank you! We are glad to hear that you have been enjoying our videos so far and that you started from the beginning! We post a new video every week and still have more to share! Thanks for leaving us comments too, we really appreciate it!

  • @scottcravens9454
    @scottcravens94546 жыл бұрын

    What a nicely and well thought out set up on yalls boat! Thanks for the video!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and Thanks for watching our videos!

  • @Jmmondeau
    @Jmmondeau5 жыл бұрын

    You did a wonderful job of building your boat up. I've done many of the same things on my 27 footer but did not publish it. Great job.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! It's made such a huge difference on our boat. Thanks for leaving us a comment and for watching our videos!

  • @mboyer68
    @mboyer683 жыл бұрын

    I'm writing separate comments because they're separate issues..I'm sorry if this is improper KZread etiquette. You've done such incredible work on your boat..it's amazing. You have single handedly increased the value of the Ericsson 26 without a doubt. And your boat..you could probably have an auction and get twice the value just because it's your boat and you did the work. The sugar scoop stern...I've often wondered if that could be done. You proved it...it can be done! Dude..I'm extremely handy and creative with mechanical things, and you blow me away. I'm talking about repairing things, improving things, using a part for something it was not designed for and it's awesome, etc. MacGyver stuff but real life. I'm in awe. Cheers. If you and the guy from Sailing Uma ever got together you'd be able to design the sickest boat ever in the history of boat design. Where does you anchor locker drain to? They make..as I'm sure you know..stainless steel drain..um..things that screw onto the outside of your boat. You make sure you've found the lowest point in the shelf inside the locker. You drill a hole outside film inside the locker and attach the stainless steel drain piece onto where the drilled hole is. They work really well and it makes it did that you don't have to drain the chain locker into the bilge.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha Thank you so much for the compliments! When we sold Turtle we did get twice what we paid for it, but only 1/2 of what we put into it. I suspect we could have done better if our channel had launched by the time we had put her up for sale…also rushing to get the boat sold just as hurricane season was beginning, didn't do us any favors. To answer your question about the anchor locker drain, the boat originally had a small drain hose out near the anchor locker bottom, like you described. When I removed the anchor locker pan to create a larger space for our anchor and rode, this drain system was naturally eliminated. I installed a new floor pan in the anchor locker that angled forward with its lowest point right at the bow stem just above waterline. At this point I drilled a drain hole directly through the bow stem so that every drop in the anchor locker quickly drained out with no potential of any water to ever reach the bilge. This also created a watertight crash bulkhead for the first 3 feet of the bow.

  • @brandtdetering8486
    @brandtdetering84864 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing all your great details. Your boat is very well planned out.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a great comment! We really appreciate your support!

  • @brucewatkins9410
    @brucewatkins94106 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel and have been watching your videos. I am looking for a trailerable vessel that is blue water capable. I recently retired from the Army and am now working a civilian job but am trying to do something similar to what you're doing. Very respectable work on the boat. Lots of great ideas. Congratulations.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Welcome to our channel! We are so glad that you found us and that you have been enjoying our videos so far! We try to post a new video every Sunday and still have quite a bit more to share. We are stoked to hear that you are looking for a boat! There are a lot to choose from. We wish you all the best in finding the perfect one for you and getting out on the water soon! =D Thanks!

  • @getsmart2594
    @getsmart25945 жыл бұрын

    Randall your quite the accomplished handy man, you know this is a treasure trove of excellent material here. I know about a third of the gadgets from research mainly with the communication equip. I absolutely love your paperclip pin hole unlocking device , I work on computers alot and sometimes i need to open that darn CD ROM drive that hangs up ((( that is a great idea on turtles hatch door ))). That autopilot you got rid of I just changed my mind on it. It was regarded as pretty good on another channels video . I am glad to see you changed it to the 1000 dollar model. I watched the whole install of the older unit that cost half as much but 10 times the trouble on ( Sean & Julia Sailing ). Your EPIRB is very nice. I also watched the water maker vids on the repair you made to it. ( could you have used a gasket sealer on the motor housing ? like RTV perhaps? to stop the leaking. The coverage of your vessel was awesome to see, hey about the lead acid batteries. Why didnt you go AGM ? I am presently considering AGM for a new solar array. Okay too much stuff here to list and jaw over like using Dyneema instead of steel cable for your rigging, but I could talk for hours ....LOL.....KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ! God BLess & nice tig welds on the anchor plate.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    To answer your first question about the water maker repair, yes possibly. If I couldn’t have fixed it I would have tried that next, but I didn’t want to do anything that might contaminate the filter membrane. It is very sensitive to oils and petroleum based contaminants. As for batteries, AGM technology is a fine choice especially when space, weight and efficiency are at the top of your list. For us weight and space was not an issue and we saved some money going with the lead acid batteries instead. (Even we had to cut some corners occasionally for cost) AGM would certainly be my first choice if money wasn’t an issue. And lastly, standing rigging. I did consider using Dyneema standing rigging, but have some friends who have had trouble with it, so I chose not to use it. It has it's fair share of problems, especially when chafe enters into the paradigm. …Not to mention what happens to wet Dyneema during a lightning strike… LoL who knows what would happen then! Thanks for watching!

  • @getsmart2594

    @getsmart2594

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just watched some episodes you prolly have seen, but I cried while watching because of sticker shock. This video came out about a month ago, but different people have installed similar ones for 2 - 5 years. UMA bought Lithium Ion batteries at $1000 per battery. They used quite a few in this video. But it is mainly for propulsion and more than likely paid by from Patreon and a little bit by YT .

  • @toddr2265
    @toddr22655 жыл бұрын

    GREAT TOUR!! You've given me a lot of ideas for my future boat. Thank you

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear! Thank you so much for watching our videos and for leaving us a great comment!

  • @Upnorthof48
    @Upnorthof486 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Very well thought out. Ericsson should take heed. Cheers!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! It was a lot of hard work that we feel has paid off for us. Thanks for leaving us a comment and for watching our videos, we really appreciate it!

  • @ironwarehouse
    @ironwarehouse2 жыл бұрын

    You're on a next level. Absolutely the best refit on KZread. Well done!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment! We really appreciate it.

  • @boatreeves1861
    @boatreeves18615 жыл бұрын

    Love your video! You have some really cool ideas going on. When I'm feeling skint though I may pop over with a small tooth pick for your companionway hatch, sneak in, grab the key for the shotgun then reach above the locker below the galley stove for your big stash of cash!☠

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL sounds sneaky and adventurous! Hahaha We appreciate you watching our videos and for leaving us an awesome comment! We have had a blast sharing our story with everyone and are glad to have you along for the adventure!

  • @mboyer68
    @mboyer683 жыл бұрын

    The exhaust water temp alarm is brilliant. I find it amazing that in 2020 the best impeller design still relies on a rubber (I know, they're usually neoprene) impeller. Rubber is an old silly term so it's fitting for this comment. With so much at stake, the health, or should I say the death of your marine engine, a silly $20 rubber impeller is all that stands between a healthy cool engine and an engine with a warped cylinder head or worse. And you're right, the engine temp gauge doesn't work to prevent engine damage, it's too late. All marine engines that rely on rubber impellers for bringing cooling water to the engine should have some sort of alarm like you showed for when the impeller shits the bed. 99.99% of the time, if you replace the impeller as per manufacturer specs you'll have no problems. But when you have a boat that doesn't get used a lot, maintenance schedules get...complicated. I really like your approach to everything on your boat. I'm very handy, I do everything myself...i never have anyone fix anything except standing rigging, but I'm learning from you! Thank you

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment, we treat our boats very much like airplanes; replacing or rebuilding important systems long before they expire. I typically replace the rubber impeller every spring, but like you, I still don't trust it. I debated between the temperature alarm and a flow sensor alarm, which can also be installed in-line with the raw water flow. The flow sensor alarm would probably give earlier warning, but has a real potential for a clog from debris. In the end, we were happy with the added sense of security. Thanks again for watching our videos! We really appreciate it and love it when we can connect with our viewers!

  • @peterkacandes5905
    @peterkacandes59055 жыл бұрын

    Really well thought out systems for the real world practically of cruising and nicely explained. Well done, sir, and especially well adapted for such a compact platform. I especially like the swim step addition. If you haven’t already, I’d love to see how you built it and added it, as I’ve often thought you’d want to do that for a lot of older boats, but I’ve also wondered how you could do it and still have it work with a self steering gear set up so you have a back up if you lose your autopilot.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we do have a video showing how we built the swim platform. We contemplated that same question during our design build phase, and decided that there was not enough space for a wind-vane with such a small sugar scoop. I've seen it done on larger boats where there's room for an off center wind-vane installation that still gives space to make the swim platform useable, but that was not practical for us. Instead we chose to carry a back up autopilot. Thank you so much for watching our videos and taking the time to leave us a comment with your thoughts. We appreciate you being part of our sailing journey.

  • @paulbertagnoll4044
    @paulbertagnoll40443 жыл бұрын

    wow, your video is 4 years old and still amazing..thank you !

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow has it been 4 years?!?! Time sure has flown by. Thank you so much for watching and for reaching out to us!

  • @paulbertagnoll4044

    @paulbertagnoll4044

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SailingTurtle the video on Turtles upgrades was EPIC, thank you!! I loved "Turtle",curious how much didi you get for her?

  • @Sharpiesailor31
    @Sharpiesailor315 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say that was quite a tour of your boat. Good job and well done.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We appreciate you watching our videos and for leaving us a comment!

  • @ivaneccles1869
    @ivaneccles18695 жыл бұрын

    If i was doing up a boat, I'd want to borrow this guy for a month. Awesome detail mate 🙂

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha Thank you for the compliment! We appreciate you watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us an awesome comment!

  • @andrejens1
    @andrejens14 жыл бұрын

    Great upgrades, thanks for sharing! Fair winds and greetings from SV Bedúin, Norway.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello SV Beduin from Norway! Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us such a fun comment! We love being able to connect with our viewers and really appreciate your kind support!

  • @edmilsonsilva7283
    @edmilsonsilva72835 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations,you did a fantastic upgrade.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We appreciate you watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a comment!

  • @fedsengineeringhelitechccs2468
    @fedsengineeringhelitechccs24685 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, you have covered points Ive overlooked in the past. Would like to see more details on your window hatch grill. Great job :)

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The hinged security bars on the forward hatch are secured with an all stainless marine-grade padlock and retains enough size in the hatch opening that we can still crawl through for egress or to shove a spinnaker through the hatch etc. It's a pretty simple addition, but gives us both peace of mind both on and off the boat to be able to leave the hatch open and still have security. I welded it out of aluminum scrapes that were lying around the shop, but it could be built out of any material a person has available to them and has the ability to work with. I could have just as easily cut it out of 3/4'' marine-grade plywood coated with epoxy, paint, etc. Thanks for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment! We appreciate you being part of our adventure!

  • @fedsengineeringhelitechccs2468

    @fedsengineeringhelitechccs2468

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SailingTurtle So new to replying to comments, only realized what the "BELL" symbol means :( Thanks for replying back to me. Will be looking at doing something similar to my boat. Will continue watching your videos.

  • @richardshade7052
    @richardshade70524 жыл бұрын

    Your the first sailing channel that Ive seen that keeps a firearm onboard! A shotgun is a great boat gun too! Merica!! lol

  • @sharkmentality9717
    @sharkmentality97174 жыл бұрын

    Great job!! I bought a Freedom 21 with trailer and kicker for $3000. I then put $10,000 in new equipment. Friends were shocked at the cost. You have confirmed money well spent!!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Fixing up old boats can be spendy, but well worth it in the end! It's kinda like fixing up an old hotrod, but better. Thanks so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to connect with us here in the comments. Fair Winds!

  • @morbidfollower
    @morbidfollower2 жыл бұрын

    A lot of great ideas. Nice work, and great looking vessel. I had an Ericson 32 that I miss.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and for reaching out to us. We miss our Ericson as well. It was such a great boat for us, but after living aboard Turtle for 5 1/2 years we knew we would need a bigger boat. We are getting closer to our goals and hope to get back on the water soon.

  • @brucebaldy
    @brucebaldy4 жыл бұрын

    nice run thru. Sounds like you've kept busy. The solar cells look small for the juice puting out, cool.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a good comment. We needed to go with small solar panels because we din't have an enough space available for larger sized panels, and we didn't want a large contraption built above to cockpit. It also meant that if one panels got shaded, it only stoped a small portion of solar energy instead of losing an entire large pannel's worth. We got plenty of energy and never felt limited on power.

  • @edwardfinn4141
    @edwardfinn41416 жыл бұрын

    And that Aluminium rudder and shaft is epic!

  • @richardthomas9263
    @richardthomas92635 жыл бұрын

    What an informative and detailed video, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! We appreciate you leaving us a comment and being part of our sailing adventure!

  • @kimberblake4215
    @kimberblake42156 жыл бұрын

    Damn, that was a great video. Educational and informative. Great additions and improvements. Thank you.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @outlyingdatapoint8563
    @outlyingdatapoint85634 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Really like the sugar scoop on the transom, you have some great skills!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We really appreciate you watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a great comment! We really appreciate it.

  • @luisromanlegionaire

    @luisromanlegionaire

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SailingTurtle Where and how did you pick up all your skills and know how?

  • @timmodavis3893
    @timmodavis38935 жыл бұрын

    Great job this is the best setup I have seen on any boat!! please do more video thank you

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support and for watching our videos! We are happy we get to share our boat with so many people.

  • @jerardnighorn8213
    @jerardnighorn82136 жыл бұрын

    Absolute best vid I’ve ever seen. I’m currently looking at a 28 Erickson. Do like how it handles?

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! The 28 and 26 are basically twins. We love the way it sails, especially upwind. These boats really are optimized for upwind sailing and handle really well. The quality of the build is superb, very quality hull layup, the fiberglassed deck to hull seam is very secure, and the TAFG really was ahead of its time. With the age of the boat you will probably have to do a refit depending on previous owners up keep, but you probably already know that. It does sail at anchor and it will readily wrap the keel if wind and tide are opposing, which is a real pain. Keep weight out of the ends to prevent hobby horsing. Check for corrosion on the rudder tube where it meets the rudder, and also the shroud chain plates where they go through the deck. Problems in these areas wouldn't prevent me from buying the boat, but I would check them before setting sail on a trip. Ericsonyatchts.org is a phenomenal source for anything Ericson. Thanks for watching our videos!

  • @88888gerald
    @88888gerald5 жыл бұрын

    amazingly attentive to detail....thanks for sharing..

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for leaving us a comment! =D

  • @popsboatsnhotrods
    @popsboatsnhotrods3 жыл бұрын

    I miss your videos and I hope you both are doing well in life. I love boating and I watch lots of KZread videos and I miss looking through you guys window of life.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    3 жыл бұрын

    We miss it too! We CAN'T WAIT to get back out on the water! We watch a lot of sailing youtube vides too, just dreaming and waiting for our next adventure to start. The past couple of years have been rough with little adventure in our lives; 2020 didn't help the situation at all... BUT we are doing great! We have been working hard, going to school and saving our pennies to purchase our next sailboat. And when we do you know there will be plenty more fun videos to come! Thanks for watching our content and for reaching out to us. Your message meant a lot to us.

  • @Jolie_sailor
    @Jolie_sailor5 жыл бұрын

    Tnx for sharing your ingenuity. Great set of ideas. Subscribed

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us such a great comment! We really appreciate your support and are so glad to have you along for our epic sailing adventure!

  • @giuliom8520
    @giuliom85204 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend also having a water mineralizer as well to replace the important hydrating minerals that the water maker is removing? Maybe you could just add a packet of electrolytes to the fresh water jug that your water maker just made? I like the peacemaker you keep in the safe you made. I love watching little boats like yours because I love all the innovations that you put into your boat to make it as comfortable and up-to-date as possible. You're the Bob Villa of sailboats! Great job!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha This comment is great! Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to reach out to us! We love connecting with our viewers as much as possible. We didn't add any minerals back into the water during our trip, but that is probably a fantastic idea as a general rule, regardless whether you are drinking reverse osmosis water or not. I drink trace minerals on a daily basis b/c most of the food that we eat no longer contains the vital minerals that used to be obtained through garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. We also exclusively use Redmond Mineral Salt, which by happy coincidence comes from where Kenzie grew up.

  • @glasshopper7796
    @glasshopper77963 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Most excellent boat tour, loved it!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting!

  • @darrenjohnson
    @darrenjohnson7 жыл бұрын

    Great Video and excellent work on all the upgrades!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Darren! We really appreciate it.

  • @daniellisy7161
    @daniellisy71616 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is amazing I think you made a great checklist for all the other owners :) in particular would you please make a video on the mast and rudder.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment! We love connecting with our viewers! We are in the process of putting together a video showing how we raise the mast by ourselves and are hoping to get that posted in the near future. Unfortunately we don't have any video of us building the rudder, just pictures, but we agree that having a video talking about how and why we built our rudder could be helpful and good to have on our channel. We will see what we can put together. Thanks again!

  • @daniellisy7161

    @daniellisy7161

    6 жыл бұрын

    Really glad for you that you made it with the boat, wish you many great days ahead. I will be making my captain certification hopefuly next spring. But I will start with charter boats :) I think you really shown that buying a boat is just the beginning, and that refiting it can easily double or tripple the initial cost, you done a really great job there!!! Btw one additional question I have, the reinforcement of the hull, can you please make a video about that as well. Fiberglass hull is a bit concerning for me in case of a collition with a floating object, I quite worry about the hull especially on fiberglass. Thank you and keep posting :)

  • @mboyer68
    @mboyer683 жыл бұрын

    I was just about to suggest that you add an alternate companion way opening mechanism from the inside just in case something happens to the primary opening mechanism...and then you described the secondary option you had designed and installed! Excellent! I don't know what you do as a profession, but you're an engineer at heart, you're a engineer by design, you're an engineer whether you like it or not! When you were "all done" with your upgrades, did you create a new owners manual or training manual? You really should if you haven't yet. Creating a new, updated, extremely detailed safety section and having every crew member, even young children if they're aboard frequently, do safety drills, could get you a reduced general liability rate. From what I see of your work, I don't think anything that you build that's designed to float, will sink, unless you build a submarine.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to reach out to us in the comments! It's always nice when someone fully comprehends the thought and ingenuity that goes into these upgrades. I really was truly proud of that companionway latch system and it worked so incredibly well, our next boat is definitely getting the same treatment. (We are currently boat shopping for our next adventure.)

  • @MrFruitstick
    @MrFruitstick5 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing job! I have learnt so much from this vid! Thank you 😊

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We are glad to hear that. We appreciate you watching our videos and for leaving us a comment!

  • @lespr52
    @lespr525 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job. Great improvements.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We really appreciate you taking the time to watch our videos and to leave us a great comment!

  • @Kyleinasailing
    @Kyleinasailing5 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. I've a similar boat, a Westerly Tiger 25 foot. But, I've fitted a windpilot windvane, the Pacific Light.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow that sounds awesome! Happy sailing and thank you for watching our videos! We appreciate you being a part of our sailing adventure.

  • @AthelstanEngland
    @AthelstanEngland5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That has to be about the best equipped 26 footer out there... I'm guessing you have spent more on the upgrades than on the original boat cost not to mention the time you have dedicated to it. A superb result.

  • @AthelstanEngland

    @AthelstanEngland

    5 жыл бұрын

    Replying to myself but I've just read the other comments again and see 10k for boat and 30k on upgrades over the years. Thanks

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes that is about what it comes down to. It was all worth it. We have loved every minute with our little boat and are happy to be able to share our experiences with everyone. Thank you so much for watching our videos and being part of our sailing adventure!

  • @vidguy007
    @vidguy0075 жыл бұрын

    My friend replaced his windows much like you did, but the flex from the boat under load showed him exactly why he should have stuck with the old frames. Your experience may vary.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for watching our videos and for leaving a comment! sorry to hear about your friends window troubles.

  • @seanlehmann4235
    @seanlehmann42356 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, I’ve got an Ericsson 26 as well and it’s nice to see what you e done.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Ericson's are great boats to have. We absolutely loved living on ours for 5 1/2 years. Thanks for watching our videos and for subscribing to our channel (;

  • @carlostrias1189
    @carlostrias11895 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job! I loved the water tank you made. What type of food grade epoxy did you use?

  • @GulfCoastTim
    @GulfCoastTim4 жыл бұрын

    That is a very well equipped boat. Great job!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We are proud of the hard work we put into our tiny home. Thank you so much for watching our videos and for taking the time to leave us a great comment!

  • @snakeplisken4278
    @snakeplisken42785 жыл бұрын

    A small suggestion...don't use a shackle for boom topping lift, they can work loose and cause trouble when you least need it. Consider using an Antal Ring and splice loop instead. Like many of your ideas...thanks for sharing. Also get a large Mantus Anchor, you won't regret it. Buy 2 sizes higher than normal. I would suggest at least a 35lbs one for your boat but you will need to match with a new roller also, then add plenty chain and a lofrans royal manual windlass. I have 2 Mantus anchors on my Island Packet 35 which displaces 17500 lbs. The working anchor is 45 Lbs but I also have a 106lbs version for storms.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate you watching our videos and we do like to connect with our viewers, but no, none of those things would work on our boat. Randall has 25 years of experience building and working on boats professionally and countless hours of research and significant amounts of detail have been put into knowing what will work best for us and this particular boat. We shared the setup of our boat, and the products we have been using on our boat for the past several years, because we found them to be functional and successful. You do realize the size difference between our boats right? Your boat is an Island Packet 35, which is much larger than our small 26' boat, and it can handle the extra weight on the bow unlike ours. Our suggestion for anyone wanting to upgrade or refit their boat, would be to do the research themselves and find out what will work best for their specific boat. Find and use products that you know you will be able to trust. It sounds like you have a great set up for your boat and you know what works best for you! That's great! Thanks for watching!

  • @Okimyhome
    @Okimyhome3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent !!! Just got a new subscriber. Well done on your updates. Gave me lots to think about.

  • @JoelWelter
    @JoelWelter5 жыл бұрын

    .....and now I need to watch your beginning videos. Nice tour!!!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for watching our video and for leaving us a comment! We hope you like the rest of our videos. We post a new video every Sunday and still have a lot more to share!

  • @Hotflop2011
    @Hotflop20116 жыл бұрын

    Got some good stuff goin on that boat nice job 👍🏻

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN
    @MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN5 жыл бұрын

    I’m in awe. Biggest watch I have ever seen.😀

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching our videos and for leaving us a comment, we really appreciate it!

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Randall very much likes his Nixon 51-30 (It also tells the tide) hahaha ;)

  • @christophertanner8057
    @christophertanner80574 жыл бұрын

    what a little beaut is a picture from outside,just love

  • @neemguy81
    @neemguy815 жыл бұрын

    Best tour ive seen thus far.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We really appreciate your support!

  • @megaluckydog1212
    @megaluckydog12122 жыл бұрын

    its like you're an engineer but more like an artist. will be using this as a guide for my refit.

  • @SailingTurtle

    @SailingTurtle

    Жыл бұрын

    It is always refreshing to me when people recognize and appreciate Randall's talents. You get him! Thanks for watching and for commenting. Also, let us know if you have any questions in the future. We try our best to respond when we can. You might get a quicker response if you message us on Instagram.