2 years later and still an appropriate story, thanks bro and thanks to the Armstrong's

WOW, JUST WOW. LONG LIVE PARLAY REVIVAL

The beauty of this channel is coming full circle, and from all directions. You and your associates are an inspiration in these difficult times. Thanks Colin.

I have no intention to sail or renovate a boat... But, the inspiration that I receive from your videos is invaluable!

Oh man! Had my crying like a 10 y/o girl with a skinned knee. So inspiring! Not sure how you held together when she was talking about how they replayed your intro!

Absolute peach of an episode, loved hearing this families experience and seeing a young girl similar age to myself being so hands on it’s epic man. She is who I aspire to be!!

To make dreams to come true there needs to be hard work sacrifice blood sweat and tears..nothing in life comes cheaply or for free without personal sacrifice much respect Colin

Dude, I can confirm what Sydney sais about your inspiring intro, 10/10.

Look man I sit here on my office chair thinking that I have a two year timeline to retire and attempt to go sailing like you guys. Thanks for inspiring so many people.

@jeremyphilipjohnpenrice462

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we should talk.

When I watched you party on the Super Yachats I thought just that your a party guy but I've changed my mind. You are a very good interviewer and extremely knowledgeable about this. I'm a old Navy Photographer 1970 to 75 and a long time sailor. At 70 now I'm now going to travel in a 2017 F350 dually with a Cirrus Camper and I'm going to travel from Florida to Alaska. I did restore a 1978 VW WESTFALIA CAMPER and after that I realized I need more room for this old body.

Thanks for this Episode from another persons point of view. Thanks Colin and the Ty and his family for sharing.

That was a good episode. Very emotional and lots of respect for all of the people that refit boats. Lots of blood sweat tears and money.

Nothing excessive about 5kw of pv. This is the future. The way that it works together is the innovative step. Smart systems that tell all the compressors to 'share' the load and NOT kick in at the same time etc. Control and monitoring systems need to be developed. And redundancy is the key. A single massive inverter, not idea in salty lightning risk environments. Multiple strings of pv, independent supply systems will make it more robust. You guys and others bringing up live-aboard standards to modern house like lifestyles is a big important step. You are raising the bar and should feel really proud of your contribution to the lifestyle. And your learnings and mistakes will be important experiences for those coming after you. The gear is getting cheaper and better. I'm so glad to finally see decent pv and battery systems being employed. A kW of wind would be good too.. I hope you have a way of shutting down and isolating some of your solar for when it fails, and it will, big fire risk in that much dc in those environments. But how you manage the wiring, connections, and equipment failures will lead the way for others. Dont trust anything, develop emergency procedures for arcs everywhere. Isolators everywhere, and extinguishers. Great to see. And you made me cry. Thanks for the inspiration.

This one gave me chills. Well done

I'm 70 yours old and I did not miss a thing, I've done it all with few regrets and I don't feel like there was something I should have done. I don't own a sail boat and never have but I never wanted to either but I have owned several airplanes. I live on the Gulf coast and have sailed but it was something I never was really interested in doing however I enjoy watching people like this and their love affair with sailing and sailboats. I worked on several large sailboats doing repairs in the 80's that were equipped with the Pathfinder Sailboat Engines. These engines were in cramped spaces and the wiring on these high dollar boats was a nightmare ,wire color would change several times in one run. Anyway, life has not passed me by and I tried or did it all.

Boat yards are boat life, every 12 months or so, haul out, anti foul, service to props, shafts bearings, pumps, standing rig, running rig, sails, engines BUT as others have said "there's nothing better than messing around with sail boats". Great interview with the Dauntless crew.

I am one of them guys sitting around saying I can do this! Matter fact not only do I think I can do it, but I think I am prob inflicted just as bad as these dudes! Spreadsheets, numbers and algorithms and we speaking my language! I am a mechanic turned nerd that decided to go back to school for software and web systems management at 48 years old. It is by far the greatest thing I ever did. Been one of the most fulfilling things of my life! A passion you might say lol. I have another dream turning passionately in my mind and that is buying a sailboat and transitioning to a live aboard in time. I am actually going and looking at a sailboat next weekend up on Lake Michigan. A hunter 31. A boat that I can afford while not draining our savings and we can take the next few years learning how to sail it and learning what life aboard a sailboat looks like. But one thing that me and these folks have in common, I would pay 25k for a boat and put 12k into the battery/inverter/solar system, before I would just buy a boat that was bigger for 40k. Not saying that's what they did, I'm just saying that power means as much to me as it does them. I found the tesla batteries, the quattro, and the solar panels but I could use a rough draft of the connections. Nevertheless I prob need to jump on this dudes crew and get some knowledge!!!

Wow… Very impressive electrical. And quite an amazing story. There is great value in knowing you’re possessions inside and out. Whether that be a boat, a vehicle, a home, etc… Investing your own blood sweat & tears into something.. it makes it part of you.. part of your soul. And that always results in it having more personal value as well as being far more appreciated and enjoyed. It’s great seeing wonderful people going after their dreams… having the faith in themselves to stick it out through tough times… then being rewarded with getting to live their dream life. Truly happy for you guys. And I have to point something out… Colin was part of your inspiration, as he’s been for many of us.. but you took that inspiration and then inadvertently created an inspirational story of your own. You have become inspirations yourselves. It’s great how life works sometimes. Thank you for sharing and it would be awesome to see you out there on the water one day. 🤙🏻

So, who is cutting onions here! I'm not crying, YOU are! (Found this family like 2 weeks ago, they are AWESOME!)

@SailingDauntless

3 жыл бұрын

Than you!!

their boat will make a really interesting case study about how those automotive batteries stand up to marine conditions. I've been really curious about that question, but so far the few tidbits you could find on the internet about such projects have been in their very early stages, and rarely more than a single post on a forum somewhere. So it will be really interesting to see youtubers document their longer term experience with the Tesla battery pack.

@sietuuba

3 жыл бұрын

I've thought about this issue but I have no boat on which to try it. I think I would build an enclosure that would stand up to complete submerging and group the modules in banks, in aforementioned waterproof enclosures, that are small enough to manhandle if needed. All that in addition to every precaution in the book and beyond to ward off slowly advancing causes for corrosion and whatnot. Also some implementation details that possibly make or break that critical backbone...

@OneGenericName

3 жыл бұрын

Sailing the Space Between has been an early pioneer of using car lithium batteries in sailboats, for various reasons it's taken them several iterations before they've been comfortable that they got it right

@dogfood61188

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about this myself. Im an electrical engineer and did my Electric vehicle course before the pandemic. If you get a fire on an EV battery you don't fight it you just evacuate, when the fire service come they put a chain around the vehicle and drag it out the way then just leave it to burn its self out for the next week or so. They cant extinguish it on land, on a boat maybe use explosives to jettison your entire battery pack through the hull seems extreme but that's all i could think of that's guaranteed to work. I love Teslas, and I love what these guys have done they clearly know what their doing, I haven't got the balls to have that much lithium under me at sea though.

@dingo397

3 жыл бұрын

@@sietuuba exactly he doesn't mention how much sailing they have done and the conditions....I'm really interested in the safety precautions they have..... Day sailing is one thing crossing oceans is another....I wish them the best....

@dylanpeterson6449

3 жыл бұрын

Any issue with those batteries and the entire boat goes up in flame. Those modules have a cooling loop that isnt being used and the BMS is assuming its used for a car application (high C rate). I personally would only put LFP's in a boat for the added safety and they are getting really cheap (~$150 per kwh for the cell).

Another great testimony to how powerful this channel is to so many people!!!!

Colin is so right, I missed my window, wishing I could go back 20-30 years ..... if you are still young and healthy, go live the dream, cuz now I'm wishing these channels were around 30 years ago to inspire me back then !!

@wildaltarose

3 жыл бұрын

I understand this comment. I am more at peace in the sea than on land. Sadly my husband is the complete opposite. We have a great marriage, but my heart belongs on the ocean.

@crabbypadty393

3 жыл бұрын

No such thing as too late to follow a dream. May need to make adjustments but it’s never too late.

@AlienX69

3 жыл бұрын

@@crabbypadty393 There is a huge financial issue that goes with owning, upkeep, travel expenses, I don't have the funds. An then there is age (68), multiple health issues. Funds being the biggest issue, otherwise I would jump in both feet. Had a 26' (1978-85) that was just too small, good for weekends, night sailing. Then the babies came, family or boat, bye boat. Miss sailing ⛵ a lot !!

@crabbypadty393

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlienX69 I do believe no one ever has “enough” money and the timing is never the right timing. Maybe someone of your age, income and health takes day trips on the ocean, buys a small sailboat for a lake, does a boat share and sails a few times a year. Just hate seeing anyone say it’s too late to pursue something they love. Maybe you di t like on a yacht but own small boat and get to feel the joy of sailing.

@shanevillis4079

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlienX69 I had the same thing, just with a motorbike, haven't ridden in 20 - 25yrs now. 56 now, unemployed and arthritis has settled in to hips and knees. Though we are hoping in the next couple of years to buy a boat and go cruising around Australia.

That's awesome! It's so good that Colin got to actually see how much he inspires people to follow their dreams and work hard to achieve them. Our sailing channels are so important and any channel that follows a passion. Thanks so much for this one!

Never really fancied living on a boat but these catamarans/ things are like a real home ( out of my price range but allways been a hard worker and wouldn't mind a go at one of these damaged ones. Good videos ,keep em coming .John, England.

Another example of why Parlay Revival is the best out there. I’m a couch sailor but am equally inspired as SV Dauntless b/c of Collin.

An emotional episode (in a good way) - pass the tissues! Could feel the pride and excitement through the screen 👍😀

You guys have earned every beautiful experience you will have on your boat

What a great story! Thank you! These awesome people only have 1K subscribers... Come one Parley squad, we can at least make that 10K!

@SailingDauntless

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

@michynature

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was awesome I’m heading over too ☺️

@OneGenericName

3 жыл бұрын

They are already just short of 2,000 subs!

@Nerd3927

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, I have some catching up to do.

What can I say? I have lost all the words I had. I just want to say thank you for sharing your life’s amazing experience, with best Wishes and love from an old disabled sailor.

OMG. I worked on a show that interviewd them when they had their Pizza Food Truck. So glad to see where they are now. Congrats on an amazing story.

Take it from a old couch sailor... memories from your journey through life are what makes old age bearable as your body starts to lose bits and the remaining bits don't do what you want them to do anymore. Your head still feels like your young but the body won't let you do it anymore. Follow your dreams while your young, don't save them for when you retire. Cheers Eric

That was insane!!! We're still talking about it today! Thanks for the tour of their cat!

Victories are sweetest when they are hard won. Don't be afraid of hardwork but work smart.

very cool story - ingenuity and persistence are great partners

INSPIRING TO SAY THE LEAST, BEST SAILING CHANNEL EVER. PARLAY REVIVAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!

They did it! They did it because of the example that you and your group have shown. It IS possible. It CAN be done. It IS possible, because YOU have proven that. Well done

Money can buy ideas and projects, money cannot buy memories

This video says it all. “Cautious but Brave” If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the Rain. ❤️

I told you Colin one year ago, You are an inspiration for all of us !!! and I meant it!🍻

I'm getting through your back episodes and this one nearly had me tears (15:00) thanks for the massive inspiration from Colin and the Armstrongs! Cautious but brave, I love it. This makes me work harder so that I can live on a boat like this. This is the type of electrical conversion I am thinking of. Where there is a will, there is a way!

If you don’t get emotional watching this, then you don’t deserve to watch it. Such an awesome video Colin! Thank you

Funny how hard , long work...inspires you. The satisfaction is written all over your faces. Wishing you many miles and years of safe exploration.

Out-friggin-standing!!

The welling of the eye's, I can say, mine started as well. That kinda energy seems more powerful than those Tesla batteries. Loved it!

@SailingDauntless

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on

This is the reason why KZread should allow you to click the thumbs up multiple times. Very inspiring indeed

@sebione3576

3 жыл бұрын

Or rate a video between one and five stars like an Amazon product review.

You didn’t fix a boat, the boat fixed you! Love your channel.

Beautiful to hear. Loved this one. I too bought a Catamaran too. It wasn't hurricane damaged, however there was mountains of work needed, especially after a lightning strike. Thank you for such inspirational viewing. This is the best channel by far. SAILING Parley Revival .... Absolutely Awesome. 100% thumbs up. KR BRENT.

Awesome to see how many people you touch with your story. I’ve been watching you guys from the beginning. Looking at making that leap shortly. See you out there. Cheers!

This is the most awesome refit I have ever seen. 6 weeks of bare bones power Consumption is like it's out of sci Fi movie or something

This is impressive to say the least. I thought we had a lot of power with 1800 watts of solar and almost 500ah of lithium cobalt with Victron inverters. But we are limited as we have a 42’ mono. SV SaultLife . Again this is really magnificent.

"Yes, it's what could fit in the hole". That is awesome. Great Video!

About two years ago I heard that sentence for the first time "Twenty years from now.....what are you waiting for".... since then I heard it over and over with Colin's voice, even when I sleep. My dream is also to be out on the water - still got no money to buy a boat, have no partner or family to share this dream with and I also have to face I might not have even 20 years left - one time I shared this on an other sailing channel and a guy reacted saying something like: forget it! buy yourself a canoe!" It didn't stop me from dreaming! Thank you again for your inspiration and sharing "like minded people" with us who are following the same spirit! ps: months ago I bought a Parlay T-shirt, my daughter, living in US received it and will bring me in June this year to Belgium! (coz having it send to Belgium doubles the price - not for Parlay's pocket ;-) )

Four years crawling back from what took me out. Love the inspiration and this fu$$ing I will ride again!! Love you guys xoxo Y'all helped me through some dark days.

Thee Armstrong families lagoon 450's power set -up is very impressive great video .

Fantastic story. Thank you for bringing it to us.

Wow, what a super nice family!

Fantastic!!! Thank you for this!

Such a great story Colin. Thanks for sharing. More inspirational stuff.

I must agree with some of the other commenters having that much lithium on a boat is a tad scary. How does one get insurance for what could be considered as experimental? Beyond all of that it must be very humbling to sit and have someone tell you about your very own words where are so inspirational. Overall an excellent video thank you for sharing. I wish these folks the very best in their dreams.

@jakleo337

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, insurance. And would a marina let them dock if they knew what was lurking inside? Or a canal or lock authority? And annual haul out, would the boat yard shoehorn it in between dozens of other boats?

"Paying it forward", awesome story Colin, CHEERS! 👏👏

Absolutely a wonderful story and fantastic video.

Colin 2024 ! You're going to love my 2022 build !

What an Absolutely Wonderful, Open and Frank 'interview' ... Thanks so much for sharing. I am already 70 and will never be in You Guys situation, ..... BUT ..... What a pleasure living vicariously thru' You All .... Very best for the future to You All .... Cheers from ChCh NZ

Great episode. Love the insight and reality of the rebuild process.

Thank you Colin for this extra-feel good episode!!!!!

That was an AMAZING interview!!! Very inspirational!!!

Very nice story... very inspiring, we hope to go in 2 - 3 years currently fixing the boat and prepairing for the world voyage

What a great video. Thanks for sharing.

Very touching & inspiring, I can definitely relate to your story and what has just been told. Great work Colin.

What an amazing story, inspiration, i hope you feel great!

One of the best segments you've done (and there've been a lot!)...great stuff!

Beautiful in every aspects ! Very emotional too. 🙏

It is crazy the amount of different things ppl are using in terms of used Tesla batteries, nicely done.

Fantastic story. thank you for sharing

That is hilarious the t-shirt for the food van "make gluten great again"

Colin has definitely inspired a lot of us now I got the bug

I love this tight family. And the fact that you inspired and guided them. You all have the proper mindset. I got teary as well. So happy for them. I hope you can recover and get yours back out. A good video! Peace and love & all that is well to you all.-C-

Thanks for sharing !

Loved this episode. They did an awesome job with that boat. Thanks for sharing.😎

Amazing video. Thanks Colin for allowing us to see this. Cheers

This is great. Tesla of the seas.

Absolutely great video!

WOW - Great story & video. Insane electrical systems.

What a nice episode, I love to hear about these stories.!

I hope that the inspiration you have given others inspires you to continue to love what you do!

Lovely inspirational family, thank you for sharing

Best video yet, well done & cheers to all your effort and passion for living out your dreams.

I loved this! So cool what you can do when you put your mind to it!

Absolutely the best episode yet.Congratulations to you for your inspiration to other and congratulations to new boat owners.

What an awesome family, great inspiration. Thank you

You are all inspirational. Love following your journey. Makes me more confident in following my own dreams. Super stars!

Sounds like he has a nice system. My major concern is the Tesla batteries. The cells in the Tesla banks are lithium ion cobalt. Although they have superior energy density they are susceptible to thermal runaway and catching fire. The fire once started, cant be extinguished until the combustibles are consumed. Not a problem in a car, you can pull over and get out. For a boat at sea or an airplane in flight you don’t have many options to evacuate. For this reason Lithium iron phosphate is a more desirable and the gold standard battery chemistry in these applications. The energy density is less but the safety factor vastly increased. Phosphate cell don’t catch fire even when directly shorted or when punctured. Hopefully you have multiple thermal and smoke alarms loud enough to wake the dead. An insulated steel enclosure for the battery banks that vents to the outside would also be a good idea. That way if your bank caught fire the boat would survive.

This was literally exactly what i wanted to search up. Thank god I can see a new one from a high quality great youtube!!! Thank you Parlay!!!!!!

Nice one mate the praise is well deserved

Tear up Yes.....and I loved the thumbs up repair on the side of the boat ,. Great industrious family with their little enterprises I so envy....Good Sailing...

Awesome. Thank you for sharing. An amazing journey you guys are on. Loving watching your journeys "Parlay" & "Dauntless ". Whoop! Whoop!👍👍

15:00 So true! Your intro inspires me daily to push for my dreams. Thank you!!

Great video, thanks for sharing their story with us. That electrical grid is incredible!

I strongly agree Parley shows how to do the repairs step by step and they are so detail it give confidence that anyone can do it.

Thanks. Awesome episode showing what can happen.