Your jokes are priceless Thomas. Do not get someone else to write them! Really good points about having a comfortable modern home to live in as well as a fast and safe yacht. I am following this line but with smaller budget and finding the balance between comforts, performance, price, age, size and on ...that works for me. Glad I am not the only one who does not want an old fashioned "blue water boat" but also wants to sail oceans and live confortably.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 Thank you for your support! Happy you enjoyed this episode and good luck in chasing your boat! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

We are here because we appreciate your opinion. We value it. Your experience is obvious and we learn from it. No need to apologize buddy. Thanks for your vid!

Trust me this is not boring at all! At least not to me very informative

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 I’m happy you enjoyed this one. All the best and cheers from BE FREE 🍻

As someone who plans to one day do the solo cruiser thing, size is definitely something I've considered a big deal. While I know that I could easily survive and live with a sub 40' boat, I don't really want to. I want to be able to take a shower without feeling like I'm in a coffin, or to be able to sleep without having my feet inside of a box. I want to be able to decide that I don't want to sit here right now and have an option other than a couple feet away on the other side of the mast or outside in the rain. But at the same time, I think about how things get bigger faster than the boat gets longer, including things that I might have to manhandle, like sails, or the anchor, etc... My brain says "what if the windlass fails and you have to pull up the anchor by hand, do you REALLY want that extra 10kg on the end of that chain that's 2mm larger?" or "what if you need to deal with a sail issue in a bad situation? Are you prepared to wrestle with 10m^2 of extra sailcloth?. So seeing you out there soloing a yacht that by pretty much all group wisdom says is "too big for a solo" is nice. Of course you have a lot more experience that has made you into a sailor that can do these things solo, and I'm just someone aspiring, I've always felt like the best way to learn is to jump in with both feet and start treading water. I feel like I've commented this on your videos before, but I'll say it again. Thank you for sharing with us and acting as inspiration for those of us who want to be where you are.

@saintnick1552

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment. I totally agree. As big as you can comfortably afford and manage is the best size. Cheers everyone, and Just Do It......like Nike says.

I like the thought of sail trim :-)

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thnx! Working on it but need to gather more videoes to show more real deal and how it works

@FlesHBoX

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas Definitely looking forward to it whenever it comes :)

JUST SEEING THIS ONE! Total agreement here...I was at the sailing club the other day and a sailor said, "i'm thinking about downsizing 'cause my boat is a bit much to single-hand...." Of course I had to ask, "what size is your boat?"...He said,...yes, he really said this..."25 feet!" Thomas, I am planning to go from 25' myself to 60 ft. to single-hand around what ever part of the world I choose. I appreciate your honesty and willingness to not listen to the norm and think for yourself "out of the box!" Bon Voyage....

@SailingwithThomas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and for being here. Your kind words and feedback is much appreciated. Wish you all the best and luck chasing your dreams and goals. Who knows, might see you out here one day. Cheers 🍻

You are great , biggest sailboat I ever owned was a 43 deck salon ( French) yes a 50 plus footer is exponentially more expensive run rate , but 50 to 58 is a very sweet spot. I’ve sailed for over 50 years and you taught me something! The twin rudder set up makes huge sense , a heavy puff of wind would round me up fast on my large but single rudder . There is a stalling effect in the rudder as it breaks clear in that hydrodynamic situation. There just is not a good enough foil Surface to effect a 20 k pound boat going 7 knots or surfing at 10 ! Please there is no need to apologize for your opinions it seems so many KZreadrs do this. Hey it’s your video dude say what you want and be strong in your beliefs !! We all know it’s based on your knowledge and experience and desires and I am grateful you impart all this stuff to us. I never stop learning , and as a sailor we are a community that learns from each other brother. Like never hoist your girlfriend‘s bikini on the flag halyard to dry without making sure it’s secure ... I say no more

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind words🙏🏻 Happy to hear you found my videos informative and I agree with you in learning. I learn new things as I go as well. In fact I believe the day I think I have no more to learn I should go ashore. All the best and cheers 🍻

I love all these older videos great work

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙏🏻 I’m happy you enjoyed this one as well. Cheers 🍻

@markhumphreys5042

2 жыл бұрын

I love your work both my wife and really enjoy all your vids I especially love all your sailing teck I can’t wait to get a BAV 46-55 I really love the layout of your 55 all the best can’t wait till you hit 100,000 suds best sailing Utude Chanell

Great video Thomas ,enjoyed your explanation of your choices.A big boat that has/is being sailed single handed l know of is a Dynamic 80 called Pawnee by and an old Australian guy(Norm) for many years,he has been everywhere on his own,he is on your part of the world somewhere,it is for sale on Cruisers Forum,just search fir Pawnee.He was asking about $700k but might now down around $450 thanks for your video

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Im happy you enjoyed this episode. Thank you for your comment and for being here. All the best and cheers 🍻

its funny how many disclaimers and apologies Scandinavians will make about simply sharing their opinion! good video

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Guess you’re spot on... Norwegians are born and raised not to stick their head out, and definitely not believe we’re the one with the blueprint.

fascinting thoughts. Thnaks for sharing!

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind comments🙏🏻 Cheers 🍻

Lots of good points well expalined. I think the dinghy garage is particularly interesting, so nice to have a clear foredeck, and as you say to keep the weight down and forward.

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment🙏🏻 I’m very happy with my choice and would buy the same yacht all over again if I could choose. All the best 🍻

Subbed and liked. Binge watching all your video's. Awesome boat and sailing info.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you 🙏🏻 Welcome onboard! Cheers p

The biggy is sail trim before engaging the A/P . Iv had 65fters to 55 try's now at 73 down to a 34 fter & give me a 50fter any time , Just think ahead & have all lines to the cockpit - Fair winds my friend youv got it right - Life's not a rehearsal - Enjoy .

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻I’m on the same page as you! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

Thanks again Thomas for the videos and taking us along on your journey. I enjoy that you give your reasoning and such in the latest couple of videos and how you point out the pros and cons of different choices and options. I think your boat is very nice and even though you mention the cost differential,, some things that bring us enjoyment cost more money and as the saying goes, you can't take it with you. Stay safe and healthy and all the best to you.

I enjoy your vlog so much, you have so much experience and I learn so much. All my research (I don't have a boat yet) tells me the same things you're said. Also I want my boat to be my home, like an apartment, not like a basement so I want space and a proper shower. I mean it's the 21st century, living on a boat should be civilized right?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! To me volume in space and lots of air inside was important. Full size bed and as you point out a proper shower. When living onboard it must be closer to a home than camping. All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

I love your channel!!!

@SailingwithThomas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Hi Thomas, we just discovered your channel. What a joy to watch! We are young retiree from Canada. Yesterday and today we binged watched all episodes and I have to say you make way better TV than whatever we are offered nowadays ! Thank you for traveling in Paradise and keeping us warm! Can't wait for the next episode! 😍😍😍

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thank you for watching and your kind words🙏🏻 Sending some warm Caribbean sunshine and breeze north! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

What year is your vessel? And how much did you spend? How many upgrades were added? Instrument upgrades? Engine maintenance? What is your annual running costs. Can you do a episode on that?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment. She is a 2012 mod and I have not done much as she already had lots of things like a huge watermaker, oversized generator and so on. Critical things I changed/upgraded was double up with computers for autopilot and double up with hydraulic systems that’s stand alone redundancy. Also added cockpit arch and solar with replacement of chargers and stuff from Victron. Added two sails as well, and for the comfort a full size laundry machine. Gonna do a full refit of all standing riggings next. Some is already in earlier episodes and it’s more to come. All the best

The is a great boat.

Hi Thomas, well spent time to listen to your wisdom. Note also, it is only mono-hulls cruisers that demand wind wanes so necessary. Wind wanes is totally absent in the discussion among catamaran skippers and does as you, rely on the auto pilot. Cheers.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

You are totally right and also there is lots of disadvantages with a wind wane not so many talks about. However in smaller monohull it’s brilliant. All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Great balancing the steering with the sails, cheers from a fellow windsurfer (still ski season though 😉❄️)

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wish I could go skiing!!! Miss it a lot. But only as a two week holiday🤣 Cheers from Be Free🍻

Great content Thomas and keep on sharing your sailing expertise.

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this one as well! Cheers 🍻

@billallen4039

2 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas Have you ever considered positioning cctv/video cameras on your boat (Big Brother style) to do the recording positions and you can do away with time-consuming 'handheld' recording on your boat?

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have been looking at some options but it’s pretty expensive and quite a lot work to install. Also need lots of power and massive storage. So for now I believe my GoPro’s would have to do the work on side of my DSLR. All the best 🍻

@billallen4039

2 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas Onwards and Upwards to us all in 2022 and beyond ;)

Just found your channel Thomas and am enjoying your videos and technical talks. I am not a sailor, but I was amazed to see that a lot of what I thought I would want in a yacht being espoused by you and utilizing diagrams to back up your theories. I have not sailed in over 30 years because my wife does not like sailing. Keep the great videos coming and I am going to have to binge on your videos to catch up to your latest postings.

Great! I would like to have a windvane to combine with good sail trim. But only if it was working with a trim tab/s on the rudder/s. Not the pendulum ones.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻Wind vanes works great on small low tech boats. Nowadays you don’t see it as much basically because yachts grow in size and also increasing numbers of cat’s. All the best and cheers 🍻

Love your videos and your sailing wisdom!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and for being here as well 🙏🏻 Cheers 🍻

Would love to spend a week with you sailing!

Amazing video again Thomas, thanks for sharing, thanks for all the helpful insight information and knowledge. You truly opened my opinions on several things. can't wait to see the next episode

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here and your kind comments! All the best and cheers 🍻

Great, Thomas, thanks for the details!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

Stay safe Thomas thx for posting ! looking forward to your next video it looks amazing there even when its overcast ! 👍

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and being here🙏🏻 All the best 🍻

Really enjoy your videos

Your videos keep getting better and better!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! All the best and cheers 🍻

Very interesting to understand your thinking and experience. Don’t apologise for it!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻Cheers from Be Free 🍻

Thanks for sharing your unique and personal approach based on your live experience since you are a kid,instead of repeating you need to have this or that,you give good reasons why and when you need what.Highly appreciated. I was windsurfing as a kid and enjoyed keeping the whole thing balanced nicely.I have not watched a lot of others talking about this.Looking forward to the one video in the future you go more into detail about it.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I needed more detailed videos and are recording more for in depth videos in the near future. Thank you for being here! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

I have just joined your channel. it's true that you are a highly skilled sailor, That's because you have a lot of experience. Unlike other channels where people are learning and trying to teach others. By the way, you are a guy down-to-earth and so humble.

Another great video. I look forward to the sail trim video.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Cheers from Be Free🍻

Thomas, thanks for another great video. You said you wanted to do better this season in front of the camera and I think you are doing GREAT. Keep it up. Love the topics and your very helpful illustrations.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind words 🙏🏻 Happy to hear you enjoyed this episode! All the best 🍻

Don't change a thing about your videos, Thomas; they are great. I also learned to trim my sails on my dinghy so that I could let go of both sheets in order to open a beer, prepare my pipe and sit back and enjoy the sailing :-)

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻 Sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing and for your kind words! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

Hi Thomas 😎 thanks for sharing your knowledge. Always enjoy hearing your opinions & choices ! CHEERS 🍻⛵️

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙏🏻 Happy to know you enjoyed this episode as well! All the best 🍻

Excellent setup Thomas !

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻Cheers 🍻

I like the way you think and do things Thomas!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Cheers 🍻

Realy like your videos, one of my favorites channel, very usefull information, and you are a very likeable guy, it's helping me a lot, Greetings from Brazil

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words🙏🏻 All the best and stay safe! Cheers 🍻

Thomas, a pleasure as usual. :)

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Cheers 🍻

Great information Thomas, thanks

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

New sub. Very interested in little things solo sailors need to do that 2 people would take for granted. Like anchoring, retrieving anchor, docking, avoiding unmarked shoals/ bommies, how all lines are led to cockpit, safety at sea and anchor. You seem like a great guy with a zest for life. Congrats on a great channel! 🍻

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome onboard and thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 It’s for sure sometimes I would loved to have some help but mostly it works all good. I always try to optimise things and way of thinking as you need to be a few more steps ahead when alone. Cheers from Be Free🍻

The jokes are great. Don't worry about it, be yourself.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am to old to be someone else than me... I try to show as is. Cheers 🍻

Another great video, thanks Thomas ! We all have different wants and needs. As you know, I feel my Jeanneau SO 45 is perfect for me solo sailing. I don't want anything bigger, newer...... Love your yacht too !!! Kind regards, John.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thnks mate🙏🏻 Your SO45 is super so totally understand you! Cheers 🍻

This video series are very interesting .. thanks for sharing

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this. Cheers from Be Free🍻

I just subscribed because I enjoy watching someone go their own way and have fun while doing it. Though I disagree with many of your insights, I also agree with many of them. The important thing is you are out there and doing it.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome onboard! It’s healty to not always agree and to question things other says or shows. Thats why I mostly also try to say its my opinion or how I belive it works. And I’m always intrested in others opinions and refrenses. The worst thing that can happen is I might learn something new! Cheers from Be Free🍻

Hi Thomas, I loved your description of balancing the boat without the auto pilot, I did this years ago on my J30 with no autopilot doing some solo sailing. I found if I took the time to balance things out the boat simply drove itself and learned exactly how my boat worked in various conditions. Doing this prior to engaging the auto pilot is not only smart but keeps you in tune with your boat. Nice job!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

J30 is such a fun boat to sail💪🏻 Thank you for watching and your kind words! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

I have to say I’m looking forward to your pacific excursion...whenever it might happen...I’m vested now 🤟

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I’m still hoping for this year💪🏻 But also prepared to postpone. All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

Ok.. i have to admit.. im hooked. Now i am going through all your videos and totally enjoying.. great production. oh and as a master woodworker i have to say.. i like her wood.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Thank you so much🙏🏻 Hope you enjoy the other episodes as well. Cheers from Be Free🍻

The probability of me ever sailing a 55 are slim to nill. However I still like to watch and learn as much as possible. Your vessel is practical. You know how she responds to your calculations and equipment. It obviously takes a few Brain Cells to sail in the open seas. Its nice to be free with your adventures and set backs . Thanks for your time.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your kind words. I have been dreaming and planning this for decades. So who knows what’s waiting for you in the future. All the best and take care! Cheers 🍻

Ser fram til videoen!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Takk 🙏🏻 Mistet mye matriale med crash av en stor disk. Men filmer nytt materiale så det kommer. Skål fra Be Free🍻

Great episode. Love the garage and swim platform - that's essential for warm climates. Surprised to see the galley opposite the settee, not a fan of that setup as you lose valuable seating. Personal preferences of course. Thanks for sharing.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! It’s so much space in the settee and even a hidden two seaters coming out from under the kitchen island. But as you say it’s preferences. I’m mostly alone🤣 Thank you for being here! Cheers from Be Free🍻

I really love your channel for all the technical stuff! Sure, lifestyle porn like all the other sailing channels is great and all... But if you're looking to sail yourself in the future, your channel is a lot more valuable! Subbed! - And I haven't even watched you choosing the boat yet and why! Looking forward to digging through your past videos!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words🙏🏻 Welcome onboard and cheers from Be Free🍻

Takk for fin video, i gamle dager seilte jeg en del på brett. Ganske gøy. Nå er det en maxi 68. Før jeg går på med større seilbåt. Men det du snakker om å balansere seilbåt finner jeg veldig spennende. Det ønsker jeg virkelig å høre mer om. Du er faktisk ganske god på å lære fra deg. Med skisser og eksempler. Så jeg lærer ganske mye av å se dine filmer. 👍👍👍 skål fra White Lady i Arendal

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Hei Bjørn og takk for hyggelig tilbakemelding! Maxi er gode båter og mye seilglede👍🏻 Bare å nyte og kose deg med den! Kommer flere videoer fremover med alt fra rigging og justeringer til detaljert seiltrim osv. Må gjøre litt mer opptak først så jeg kan vise at det ikke bare er teori og tøys🤣 Skål fra Be Free

Thanks Thomas

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

nice informative video! thanks for sharing

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻 All the best 🍻

remember....a solo sailor ---without a safety tether----only falls off once :(

@stormtrooper9404

3 жыл бұрын

Every fail can and will be deadly! Even if you are tethered and has crew as well! I know of cases when tethered ppl got drowned. Better advice for Thomas would be to add another lifeline and even a net as his cockpit is very open.

I like your philosophy, can’t afford it, but still.. 😅 Keep the videos coming, they are delightful. I don’t even have a boat, but still enjoy your videos. 😅🤣

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed this episode even without a boat! All the best and cheers from Be Free 🍻

Achieving sail balance indeed takes some practice. It’s a great feeling when you finally get it. It beats cussing at the auto pilot.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Its something I believe spare your sails and hardware a lot. And it’s fun to play around and make it work. All the best 🍻

I enjoyed your video. I don't actually share your view - i prefer small and simple - but I understand why you have made your choices and they're clearly the right choices for you. I learn more from someone who has different opinions to mine than I learn from someone who always agrees with me. (That's why I learn things from my wife :-) )

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and well said! I’m definitely not sitting on the blueprint and share your approach as well. I love it when people have other views as the worst things that can happen you might see things in a different way or learn something new. All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

Thomas if you’re not an expert then what does that make just about any other sailor who doesn’t have his masters papers. Haven’t you been sailing since a kid in 1 digit age, that kind of makes you someone to listen to and certainly learn from your experience and wisdom, which we all appreciate.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words🙏🏻 However I’m still no expert🤣, I learn new things every time I go out sailing. The day I believe I have no more to learn I’m dangerous and should sell the boat. All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

Hi Thomas we met in Shelter Bay when I came out to work on my brothers sigma.i recall you told us how you came to buy your boat. Sometimes you just gotta know a good deal when you see one. I am posting because you might be interested in the latest video by Ryan and Sofie sailing where they interview some friends to discuss their realities of buying a new Bavaria 57 pretty eye watering... Happy sailing, stay safe and maybe see you back in Shelter Bay.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

I remember you👍🏻 Hopefully we will meet in shelter bay soon as I’m heading that way. I will check their video. Meanwhile stay safe and healthy and cheers from Be Free🍻

Tak for fine videoer fra en 🇩🇰

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Heia Danmark🍻 Takk for at du er her! Skål fra Be Free🍻

Nice, keep going...

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

Cheers 👍🏻

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻

Yes I agree with you, I do have to say that last year I had to take care for a 56 ft Oyster. In my experience 56 ft is too much, maintenance wise, to single hand. Single sail I think an 72 ft would be my max.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

True and totally with you! It’s ridiculous much and expensive to run alone. Once I’m out there sailing I still have a big smile on my face. Cheers 🍻

Wouldn't it be more fun, i'll admit less practical, to have a small jetski in that garage? You say you spend most of your time at Anker right? Also, with all that space a movie room would be nice.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Actually been thinking about a jet ski but it’s so noisy and most sailors hate them playing around. Being mostly alone I would not need much more. And already have a backup dinghy on deck. I have slept on a madras in the garage once. Was at a beautiful spot with amazing flat water. Waking up and looking at a white beach was not wrong

nice video thomas

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Cheers

I could afford a boat big enough to live aboard IF I continued working but I don’t know how much time owning and solo sailing a 55 footer would leave me to actually do some work and earn money…Also I don’t know how much of the maintenance and boat projects I should be doing myself and how much I should be delegating, considering that I make around 100$/h after tax and deductions. Would I be saving money by working less for my clients and doing more for the boat or would I be better off to delegate most or all boat-work and to concentrate on making money?…

@SailingwithThomas

3 ай бұрын

It’s absolutely interesting reflections your sharing. There is no blueprint in this, due to many factors like location only to mention one. Some places the needed experience or expertise is not available. And unfortunately many places it’s better to do things yourself. Some places you will even have no other alternative than sort out things yourself. In a remote place money will help you nothing. The running costs on a 55 is 2 times higher than on a 49 foot yacht. I have covered this topic in several different episodes on this channel. All the best 🍻

Hello Thomas. Trying to recover the vidéo where you explain the pro and cons of having à wooden deck and all the points you wanted... can you help finding it?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Laurent, I think it could be episode 43 but can’t remember I ever went to deep into details about it. I could make an entire video only about pro & cons with teak deck, artificial teak deck etc. However main reason for why I did not want it if I could choose is the increase of maintenance. For older yachts before they started with vacuum gluing teak deck is a nightmare no matter what some try to say. Sooner or later the screws that puncture the skin of your deck will eventually start leaking. Trying to find the spot where the water comes in is a challenge. Some modern yachts have very thin teak, plantation teak that’s not so good, and some even a type of plywood/teak sandwich. At least it’s easier to rip off and you will never see any leaks because of the teak deck. It’s beautiful when maintained and also insulate inside a bit from the heat. Artificial teak however like the one you see on yachts like Amel is beautiful and little maintenance but works the wrong way in terms of insulation. It makes it so hot inside the cupboards under deck you can fry eggs there. So it’s pro & cons with everything

@lgau31

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas Thank you Thomas. Will check this more in the future.

Thank you Thomas for sharing this valuable insights. Your 55' has a teak deck, But you stated that your dream boat has no teak deck. Why ? May be I am wrong, but I think that teak deck will provide a better heat insulation for the saloon/cabins under hot sun. What you consider here?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Just lazy mans reasons... To much work! And very expencive if its not invested time and money into maintance. Cheers 🍻

I agree with you bigger is always better. The smallest but I would consider is 40 feet.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving your comment! Bigger is better for everything except your finances🤣 Cheers 🍻

Mathematically one would expect maintenance costs to exponentially increase with size The increase in Volume and surface area are not linear with the length. Things like sail area , and area to paint increase in proportional to the length squared. Rig size follows sail size. ....

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s crazy how much more this is than a 45” I also believe the production volume plays a part as it’s obviously larger numbers using same spare parts in the mass volume size 40-46 foot

the docking fees are killer but just finding a dock nearby can be an issue

Love the big boat. No applogies needed. Why not have extra solar panels you can lay on the fordeck?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I have been looking into flexi panels to lay on deck at anchor. They give so little power compared to rigid panels

thx for sharing... what year is your boat?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! She is a 2012 mod Bavaria 55 Cruiser. Cheers 🍻

I discover your channel and like your experience and good spirit. Do you live all year on your boat?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Yes I live full time onboard on my forth year now. Before this part time, and before that again sailing my whole life.

@lgau31

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas So your plan is to spend your life onboard? Perhaps a personal question (forget if delicate) but do you live on your economy or do you have revenues? KZread seems not enough yet. (this question because I now evaluate the economical aspect of this life style for myself, so any information welcome!)

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

KZread gives nothing and have not even turned on adds. I dont see the point to bother my viewers for so litle money. This lifestyle is ridiculous expensive and it’s always something not in the budget like Covid... I have a budget and planning to do the full circle. If the money last or I would have to either go back home for work or come up with something.

So what's the yearly maintenance on the 55'?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thats hard to say... I guess in a year I will have more data to give a trustworthy figure spread out over five years. Some costs are annually and some are every ten years or so. Like refitting of all standing rigging right now would be wrong to put into only a years running cost. But it’s a lot....

I couldn’t find another model of ~55 foot production yacht with a dinghy garage and twin rudders available in reasonable numbers on the brokerage market for under $500k. Did you look at anything else besides the Bavaria?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I looked at lots of other brands models and hull designs. Cheers 🍻

@madisonian50

3 жыл бұрын

What was your second favorite?

Have to very disagree with you in this case)) With the same budget you can go to slightly used high quality 45-48ft yacht, will be faster, more comfortable and almost no repair) Easier to manage as well) I do know many boats very well unfortunately and fortunately)) But your videos are great, thank’s for effort!))

@oupas2655

3 жыл бұрын

I do not believe there is many 45-48ft boat faster than his Bavaria 55ft beside racing one (which sacrifice everything to speed). Simply because boat speed is mostly linked to sail area versus weight. Bigger boat means more sail area but the overall weight do not increase as much. Go on production boat website and you can see that going from 40ft to 45ft, 45ft to 50ft ... only add few hundred kg to displacement. However, sail area growth is much more important (several meter square) when going from 45ft to 55ft. Moreover the hull speed is higher with a longer boat. While you can go over hull speed, going over means you start planning which require a significant sail power (total force resulting from the wind) to overcome the bow wave. When it comes to Thomas, he wanted a dingy garage and i do not know any 45-48ft boat with that feature. By the way thank you Thomas for sharing your adventure and personal opinions with all of us. We all learn from each others experiences.

@raimondsplavins1966

3 жыл бұрын

Well, that is very simplified view on things - my main point of commenting. Sharing personal view and experience is a good thing, if not starting general statements. Regarding the boat - Bavaria’s are particularly slow, as hull is designed around accommodation, not waterlines - as all big production brands do, targeting charter market. Simply speaking those boats are fat, with low stability and overall balance, especially in big seastate. The hulls are torsionally flexy, and hardware used just to comply with certification - why the breakages, etc. The list is long..)) Do you you really believe, that somebody is ready to pay a lot more (for a new) than Bavaria or a like, just for finer furniture?))

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your opinion. It’s totally okay not to agree with me. I don’t have the blueprint. I’m only sharing this from my view based on my experience. And hopefully my disclaimers shines through as you are not me and I’m not you. We all see and experience things differently. All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

ask a girl!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Aku suka penjelasanmu di video ini. Ngomong-ngomong, berapa sih biaya untuk berlayar?

Is that Rick you where sailing with?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have met Rick several times, and we spendt some time together in Panama. Cheers🍻

thanks for awsome video, i only get info from u and 1 more guy running the big 50s useful and keep it up!!need jokes?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Happy to hear you find it useful and enjoyed this episode! All the best and cheers from Be Free🍻

It’s only money...

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but hard earned to most people. I’m one of those that have had to work damn hard to be where I am today. Not as a cliche but true story

Capitol rioter shaman.