Mr Hibbert, Please good sir, you must do what is right and best for you, especially when it comes to safety heading out in the deep gnarly arctic oceans. I binged watched 66 episodes of Alan's journey and eagerly anticipated each episode thereafter. You have displayed nothing but depth and innovation working out issues and conundrums with Alan, your level of detail in explaining everything to us viewers is commendable and extremely engrossing. I cant thank you enough for all you have given to this project and for allowing myself and others to come along on this journey with you. I acknowledge that Alan is only a portion of what you do, I am hooked on anything you apply yourself to, with Alan or without Alan I am just as excited about your artic expeditions and the level of detail and context you portray. You sir an an absolute gentleman and a scholar, I will forever be inspired and in admiration of your sheer will and determination Alex. Thank you so much, you are deeply appreciated.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

15 күн бұрын

I'm not sure I deserve that, but I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far.

Look, you do you. Safety should be the main concern. An expedition of such a nature is not a joke.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I can't disagree.

@I86282

17 күн бұрын

​@@AlexHibbertOriginals Whatever. Looks like giving up to me.! I mean you can do whatever you want. Why should I care. I guess it just feels like a waste of my time. And it feels like a tragedy that Alan won't achieve all his greatness. And why. Cuz you don't feel like it. You got us all psyched up to see how far this little lifeboat could go. Only to go nowhere. Which is to sure a freakin disappointment.!

@oldman1944

16 күн бұрын

@@I86282 Gosh I hope your reply is satire/irony....

@philgray3443

16 күн бұрын

​@@I86282 The comment, "put your money where your mouth is" comes to mind. I offered my yacht, free of charge for one year for all the nay sayers to show us how Jessica Watson was just having an easy time. Not a single taker, not one. Imagine a free yacht for a year! Put up the money and Alan is yours to show us all how it is done.

@I86282

16 күн бұрын

​@@oldman1944 What could possibly make you assume that. ?

Sad to see Alan not able to finish his voyage, but happy to see that you saw through his ruse and have escaped his clutches.

Alex, this adventure with you certainly didn't end the way I had envisioned. I believe you are genuine and had the best intentions. There is an old saying, "life gets in the way of our plans". I have truly enjoyed following your activities to this point and will in the future. Thank you!

@AlexHibbertOriginals

15 күн бұрын

Cheers

Alan might not have made it to the ice, but sailing the length of the UK is still quite an adventure, especially for those of us sitting at home.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

It certainly felt like one, and I enjoyed all (most!) of it.

Keep being yourself, Alex, it is what we want.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Cheers - no accounting for taste!

Watching YT is as much about enjoying the presenter as the topic of the video. There are lots of 'build a boat' videos but most are as enjoyable as watching paint dry. You have a style that is fun and makes one want to watch. Looking forward to what's next.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

And I literally did a video of paint drying inside a shipping container.

It would be fantastic to see Alan go to a good home (maybe someone who is interested in carrying on with a KZread channel). You made the right call in my opinion. It was a lovely journey but being safe is the single most important aspect.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Cheers - and yes I hope I'll have the chance to be picky about the next owner/owned.

We all put a lot of time, money, thought, and effort in to projects that end up being total failures or simply not fit for purpose. And if you have not done that yet, you will sooner or later, being smart enough to know when to quit those projects is a necessary reality we have to face.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Knowing the ultimate outcome of all fledgling projects at the outset would be dull indeed.

Life is about change and reacting to new challenges, seems to me you are good at that and you have that rare talent of being a good communicator

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

I sometimes wish that skill were called for less often!

Dear Alex, I very much get your decision. On your quest with Allan, I, as a sailor very much thought why don't you buy a sailing yacht as expedition vessel. However entry level prices are far from what you paid for Alan. I very much appreciated your journey and problem solving along the way. And I get your choice. As a polar adventurer, I can only imagine, you only survive when you weigh in risks properly. Very curious to your next chapters.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Yes - polar ready yachts or motor sailors are very very pricey.

@willmv4139

16 күн бұрын

​ @AlexHibbertOriginals possibly you could team up with Juho and Sohvi from @AlluringArctic they very much have arctic aspirations and are avid ski and outdoor people...

I initially came for the boat but honestly your expedition videos were fantastic so I'm gonna stick around with hopes of more of that

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I have SUCH a backlog of Arctic trip footage and explainers.

You started this as an experiment, and found that the current revision of your build would not be safe or fully capable of the trip that you want to make. Safety first, this is why we do prototyping. I enjoy your content for what it is, yes I indeed first came to subscribe you due to the Allen build, but I found your Arctic survival/exploration videos quite interesting. You have a faithful subscriber in me, thank you for your interesting videos.

Hey man, been with the channel for years. Sorry to see Alan and the project wrap this way I was really excited for everything especially to one day see Alan traversing the artic. While I'm bummed, I with you man. If you're already having engine problems then maybe Alan isn't the right boat or the right approach, you know that boat better than anyone and the artic better than most so I trust your judgement here. Look forward to your future content. Good luck man!

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Cheers for saying that.

I saw an ad for Alan on a site for boats... but it was only at £8500. It did state a lot of specialist equipment would be removed before sale but left in a sea going state. Considering that is the same cost for a mothballed lifeboat needing a lot of work, seemed too good to be true. People need to realise that this series is great for anyone looking at converting a lifeboat as you put a lot of effort into explaining your design choices and progress. Mistakes and all. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series.

@Dave78214

15 күн бұрын

The difference between paying craftsmen and hobbyists is amazing, it's a class divide. The market will generally respectfully pay for automotive level quality but there's an enormous jump from DIY to professional. With that much labour, TLC, and proof testing, you could easily be paying more than £30k.

I’m at the end of my build, a very competent RV. Capable of sustaining me off grid, with solar and water etc for weeks. The build, like yours - has been a huge journey. And for taking us along Alans journey of beeing built, i thank you. It was awesome. Not all projects reach their goal. Such is life. If some folks here feel cheated, they should really have a good look at their own lives. Don’t put the tools down, find something new.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

I have too many tools to put down - or a mangled pseudo-proverb of that sort. Cheers and enjoy the RV.

Your work is amazing. You will keep kicking ass no matter what

Over/or underestimating the internet is an exercise in crazy. I have not, nor will ever donate to any KZread channel. But for what it's worth I will lend my non monitored support to you and your channel. Imagine that. Communicating on a free format without paying. Who would have dreamt of such heady freedoms.

Didn't comment on the last video, but for the last years a notification with a new Alan video was always a small highlight. Obviously sad to see Alan go, it's really interesting to see the way you solve the problems you get across and the progress so far. Safety first of course. RIP Alan, greetings from Norway

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Cheers Henning, shame to not pass by your neck of the woods.

The surprise at the lack of unfollows - a channel on a break costs nothing to keep following. And if this glorious chaos and vivid prose is what happens when things DON’T work out, well! Damned if I won’t stick around and see what happens on your next project. Cheers mate, I’ll be ready when you are. Take all the time you need.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Vivid prose! I like you. You can stay.

I have enjoyed everything you have done during the build of Alan. Your attention to detail and providing and explanation of the decision making process. I understand why you have come to the conclusion that the risk is too great having a single point of failure. We all realise that Alan's original purpose was to save lives in the event of problems on a oil rig or ship at sea. His engine was only ever intended to get a crew to a safe area at sea where they could be rescued. An SOS would have been sent and ships etc would have been sent to pick up the crew. I have no idea what MTBF Alan's engine is rated for and it may well have got you the entire way but you have made a decision that you don't have to justify to anyone. I hope you find someone to take on Alan, I would hate to think of him being abandoned in some deserted boat yard in Shetland for years until he is scrapped. I will stay subscribed to the channel and hope to see what plans you come up with.

Risk appetite is a very personal thing with a number of parameters and therefore a personal decision❤️.

Looking forward to more episodes and future ventures . Great series

It takes a big person to make this decision. We love Alan, but if something happened to you while in the open ocean, it would be tragic. Keep up the great work mate, love from Australia ♥

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Cheers

Takes guts to make a difficult decision especially when you're so invested in it. Fair play.

The safety of you and your crew is the most important part of any plan you make. It was fun watching the journey and while it is always bitter sweet when any journey comes to an end, there is always the next one to look forward to. No project or journey is ever a failure if you are learning new things along the way.

Wish I could buy Alan. Can put him to good use here on the southwest coast of South Africa.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

He'd even pack sun lotion.

Appreciate the Alan updates in light of everything else. Do what is right for you, and if you haven’t taken some time truly for yourself in a while, do that! It’s amazing how even a couple days free from stress can help put things back into perspective

Ironic that as soon as I finally donated, the project comes to a screeching halt. I’m still here for now to see what happens to Alan. But your reasoning makes genuine sense. Safety is paramount.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

I'll be repurposing as much as possible to new projects, so I hope you consider it worthwhile still as a donation with continued purpose.

Couldn’t we do an Alan farewell circumnavigation of the UK? Throw a little home comfort in and make a holiday of it??😂

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Ha! The west coast looks fun, but that's many, many weeks of travel with no career/professional progression for me.

@pmaci56

16 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals there's Harry dwyer doing it on a part time basis in a 6m rib

while I'm gutted about the yet to be ended ending of Alans current adventure Im so glad that the vast majority of subscribers have understood and are supportive, keep going mate you have so much to offer the rest of us

Alan might make an excellent small craft rescue/tow boat for a small port.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Alan would love that.

A good captain always goes down with his ship

@AlexHibbertOriginals

15 күн бұрын

I think this is why proverbs should be left to grown ups.

I'm really glad to know that you're favoring your safety with this! Though I'm disappointed to see the end of Alan's journey, taking on such an expedition with the care and diligence that you are is far more important! I'll definitely be sticking around to see what you tackle next, as while I've loved the Alan build series, I most certainly also appreciate your dry wit and outlook on things, expeditioning or otherwise. Here's to the future!

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Cheers

Onward! Can not wait for the new adventures.

First off - safety first, you made the right call. It’s very easy for viewers to criticise but you’re the one who has to bear the risk. Secondly- I haven’t unsubscribed because, why would I? I’m keen to see what you’re up to next, be that building something cool or going on an expedition. If you’re still happy to make and share content I’m still happy to consume and enjoy it!

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

That's the spirit

speaking only for myself: I'm still here because 1) I want to hear more about what adventures are next for you and 2) I'm DEEPLY invested in learning what life Alan comes to next! ETA: am I right that the question re: an outboard comes down to "there are no diesel outboards to speak of, really, and that would mean needing to take an entirely separate fuel supply with us?"

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Sort of - and space, and their own mechanical issues. And difficulty for generating enough power for electric ones.

The great thing about making an extended voyage in relative safety before embarking on something riskier is it's the only real way to find out the limitations of your kit. You did that and found out the point of weakness. It's sad for us that Alan isn't up to the arctic expedition, but it's still been a blast, and we can still hope the hours and hours you've put in will reap rewards for someone willing to give Alan a new home and appropriate adventure. And dare I hope that the sale of Alan and the germ of an idea you have growing may combine in a decent budget to create Alan's successor (on sea, land, or ice) which will, naturally, be "Allan"?

Having followed/lurked from the get-go, your journey with Alan has been worth every minute of my time and I look forward to your future ventures. You and your audience took a lot away from the AHO vids.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

That's nice to know

No one watches this channel just for a lifeboat called Alan, we watch because we like you working on it, it was never about Alan. I liked your last video a lot because of the humility and sincerity you demonstrated in discussing the situation, no one blames you for not attempting to sail a vessel with a faulty engine

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Thank you

I just found it interesting following from the begining that you took a be vessel designed for short term emergency voyage and showed us what could be done with wonderful UK ingenuity and die hard positive attitude. Chee🎉s from.Boston.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Oh! I'll be in Boston this December. Can't wait.

Ignore the haters, I watch your channel for the not only the Alan content but the other content you have done in the past. I also enjoy your style of video as well, so I will keep watching your next content as well. Enjoy your wine Cheers/bye

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

I did. And cheers.

I have enjoyed every episode and wish you the best in all you do

@AlexHibbertOriginals

12 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Safety always comes first it’s been a interesting journey to be apart of good luck for the future I’m still not unsubscribing

Hey brother we are always gonna be here for it ! You have a life of your own mate

It is obviously bittersweet watching these updates ... On the plus side we got 2 different angle grinders this week 😊. As in one of your expedition training videos, i really admire your ability to assess and retreat rather than letting ego lead you into stupid risks.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

It was vital to include two of three grinders at this juncture.

Citing the single point of failure propulsion system as a contributing factor of the decision to abandon the project and then hiding the “obvious answer” to the question of an outboard motor in the comments rather than in a video is interesting to me.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

We did at least one dedicated video, and mentioned multiple other times, why a liquid fuel outboard wasn't a go-er, so it's not a trick or a conspiracy - just a desire to not retread ground.

My reason for staying is simple, I want to see what "crazy" thing you do next. I am here for the building and tiring stuff. Like Edison said, "we now know one hundred ways how a light bulb does not work, that is also valuable", or something like that. I don't really care if is a tourney with Alan, or a new project, or a tourney over the hills of Scotland, you are the entertaining part, and you stayed here. You, and we now know, always have a second independent way to move your stuff and yourself out of harm's way. And you got a nice skill set, and I hope that is the time and money worth that you invested into Alan.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

The skill set is something I don't underestimate.

Alex, love the videos, will keep viewing your channel, you do an amazing job with the videos, thank you Sir

Now for sale in Shetland.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

That's right, but we'll not rush it. It's a rehoming, not a firesale.

@TheRealSimpsons1

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals yep, I saw it locally on media. Being handled with care as it and your hard work deserves. Good people here. 👍 The Swan is a local training ship, here in Shetland and Norway I think? Maybe they'd have a use for it?

@philgray3443

16 күн бұрын

​@@AlexHibbertOriginalsYou know Alex I agree fully with your decision, but had a daft idea. Coming into the marina today I saw some kite surfers then remembered that I saw a picture of an ocean going cargo ship running with a kite sail. It wasn't powered by it entirely, but aided by it. I wonder to what degree a kite would be able to power a life boat like Alan. I do have a life raft right here that comes with a tiny plastic paddle and think a kite might be a thing in a life raft. Not that I ever want to set mine off.

You just carry on and we will be watching. Goodluck going forward. 👍

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Cheers Stephan

I do think engine redundancy is possible get an extra bukh or flog the bukh and buy two/ three smaller diesels. One breaks, just swap it out. Single cylinders are one man liftable.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

No space for another large one. Smaller ones able to power Alan reasonably as a pair/three would also be too large. Swapping out engines from the coupling / gearbox isn't something you can do in 10mins in a rough sea.

@pafr6096

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals You probably already thought of this but, could an electric motor be slaved to the primary drive shaft? Yes many odd ideas appear in my head.

I was here before Alan and I will be here after. Take care

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Thank you

It is winter now in the south and we have realy stormy weather with 7m swel, up to 9m sometimes.

Alan always felt like a moon shot. Your dedication and courage was amazing. I guess now, what would be really cool to hear about is what do you think are the minimum requirements for a boat that would be safe for such an adventure

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

That's an interesting question I'd have loved to answer in today's episode. I'll make a note.

Wait? Did I understand you correctly: Did you hint at another boat project? 😮 Won't that make Alan jealous? I somehow thought this would - at least for the present - be the end of your endeavors on water. I am (pleasantly) surprised if that is not so. Or maybe I just misunderstood that segment of the video 😂

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Certainly not a direct replacement, but there's a huge overlap with amphibious ice/water sledge design - powered and unpowered.

@Jehty_

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals that does sound like an interesting project.

Understandable some feel butt hurt that allan has stopped here, but, hating on Alex is a bit bizarre. Its a youtube channel, get a life, we all take from it what we want. I personally was only interested in the conversion and any offshore distances covered, so got plenty, and am happy. Others are into Allex and will still be happy. Get a life people, stop hating, we'll all be dead soon .😅😅😅

I'm still with you Alex even though I am very sad, I hadn't realized how invested I was. Still, keep your chin up!

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Thank you

I have followed your channel for a long time because I love lifeboats and get excited about epoxy. Or is it your sense of humor that I like? Take a guess! Shit happens and life changes, that's just the way it is. And as usual, greetings from Sweden!

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

And greeting back to Sweden from sunny London!

I find what you've done with Alan very interesting. I also respect your decision. Subscribed and sticking around. Til next time, bye.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Cheers. Bye.

If I do t get to see Allen in the attic I better get to see penguins. 🐧 fair trade. Will also settle for puffins but penguins 🐧 are best replacement. So to the artic with you.

Like smashed, because I will like it.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Welcome

I found you via the algorithm and quickly marathonned the whole Alan series. You had an objective and a bloody cool plan to meet it. I couldn't wait to get to now, even downloaded a boat tracker app, and am truly gutted that it hasn't worked out for you. I can't wait to see what happens next, I'm sure that with everything you've learned, you're more than capable of bouncing back. Thank you for the journey so far. Anyway, what do we call the next move... Alanis?

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Sorry to let you down so soon after arrival, but thanks for this.

I'll stay subscribed as I've enjoyed your other content that I've watched. Sure, Alan was a big draw but your content and presentation are also fantastic.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

How kind

I'd be interested in seeing a bit on how you plan to make sure your next boat is suitable for the task. Is there some sort of established planning framework that companies use to ensure their next production vehicle is fit for its intended purpose that you could adapt and adopt? Or maybe a breakdown/chat/failure analysis with some other expedition team who have done what you want to do. There's so much growth and learning to be had from sh#t going south if one is willing to look. It's worth acknowledging the guts it took to make this decision. I reckon like the "sunk cost" pressures to push on would have been pretty strong.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

I won't be just getting another boat, but yes, more collaborative!

Can we get Alex and C90 Adventures to do an adventure together? Seems like their style and budgets are well suited to some amazing content.

Ps love the videos been watching from the start love from Liverpool

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for other message. Will sort it - removed your comment for obvious reasons!

@liverpool45879

14 күн бұрын

Done sorry

So much work, what about a yanmar 1gm 10 diesel backup, and a small square sailing rig... my boat a steel dutch motor sailor, headed north to NWP asap

Good evening Alex…..and Alan….👍👌🇮🇲

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I'll see Alan on Friday and will pass on the greeting!

Was there a video where the engine failed? Have missed it? Interested to see what vessel you choose next. Best of luck.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

The episode is to come in about two/three weeks

Shame I didn’t make the trip over to oggle Alan when I was up in Falkirk in January. New project sounds intriguing. All terrain ice vehicle?

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I couldn't possibly say!

I was afraid you were going to get the whole Stephen King Misery response to your announcement but was very happy to be proved wrong. Alan was always a tool for furthering your Arctic endeavours and when that tool was found to be wanting (another motor) it’s inevitable that you’ve had to change course. I can’t wait to see what the next expedition enhancing bit of kit you come up with is.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Cheers Sam

She has a nice hull shape overall, I would maybe take the lid off of her and rebuild a smaller cabin with a generous fore and aft deck. Nothing makes a boat more useful than flat floor space and lots of it. a nice outboard bracket and 2 small outboard later, a person could build a $200,000 house boat for about $10k

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

That's one of the suggested uses on the ad I've made :)

Welllllll could you maybe do a blooper reel?... I always love those little comments you make as something doesn't go as planned. They are of a light hearted rather humorous and lack the strong language and often flying debris and smell of beer you get at the local boatyards when domething goes a bit sideways. Of course the boat yards around here are more of an open air insane asylum with the remains of boat like objects scattered all around. Anyway looking forward to something new and I really would love to hear what becomes of the boats and if someone takes up the project of traveling to far away paradises to eork the boat.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I do wish I had more blooper video material. Lots and lots of VO audio of blue language when I can't get a sentence out for a tenth time!

@hearsejr

17 күн бұрын

@AlexHibbertOriginals hahahaha... I can see me doing my own blooper reels .. you so...bbblllooooppp blloooopp... der. bbblloooppp bbllooop blooop blooop... followed by the long session of what sounds like a sledge hammer beating the remaining portion of an atomic 4 from deep inside the 4×3 foot area called the engine room on a Coronado 30... lol

Rest, recover and then on to adventures.

Are you sure you can’t add a sail?? Ive seen sails on much smaller boats. The have retractable mast and inflatable sails. Creativity can solve just about any problem.

Are you going to do a book on Alan on all the work you have done and do a dvd video showing all the work you have done from start to the end

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Not a standalone one, given the lack of an expedition climax. But, perhaps as part of a wider story.

Look at the nordhaven 55

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

Ideal with older versions selling for £660k+

If I could figure out a inexpensive way to get Alan to America. I would love to adopt him, but I don’t think it is feasible. I wonder if you could get him back down south if you could get him a nice retirement as a canal boat.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Yes, freight would be c.USD20k

What about if you could find a small tug to take Alan over the crossing?

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Two (North Sea and Barents Sea) or one from Shetland to Svalbard would be a massive cost - as Alan would need to be in a wide-gauge, open top container. There's no ro-ro to Svalbard.

Alex! Could you not spin this one around? A trading up, swapping Alan for a more appropriate craft, more suited to the tasks at hand? The adventure wouldn't be over then..

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I simply don't have the funds for a large twin screw metal hull boat - nor the sailing experience or desire for a polar-rated yacht.

@rhydtuned

17 күн бұрын

@AlexHibbertOriginals I guess that straight swapping Alan for 'something more suitable' is not a possibility then? (I have no idea what Alan is currently worth!)

More algorithm drama. No notification for this video! There is definitely a conspiracy here

Also all boats need a run to find the weak points and there will always be weak points.

Crossing great bodies of water has brought humankind to where it is now. Lifeboats were a necessity if plan a,b and c failed. The capsule type is safe but top heavy. The engine is to be used for a few hours at maximum. So cheap is best. The hull is good. The propulsion is not. The topside is to heavy to be comfortable. Either put a keel and sails on it, or start a different thing. Don't give up. Try harder.

I would love to give Allen a new servant but you are to far away I need him for southern Alaska.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I was in southern Alaska for two of three last winters! What a shame

Not really sure why I'm watching this, knowing it's a dead project. I understand your reasons, but I'm still less interested in the channel as I was far more interested in Alan than I am in Artic Expeditions

I want to know the reasons, I didnt read the comments

Would you let some one with more boating experience take him for you there are people out here who would love to ,

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

He's on the market for exactly that person now

Another channel I like does the "Pin of Shame" where they will pin the biggest jerk comments so we can all heap abuse on them :)

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I feel that would be encouraging bullying somewhat, and bullying is what these sad beings are trying to do in the first place.

@bkuker

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals Fair point thanks!

There is no reason to acknowledge or comment on disrespectful comments, they have no value.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I've mulled this over before, and I think it's important not to conflate a critique with moronic abuse, no matter how tempting it may be.

dumbness this episode -- replacing toughened glass with acrylic, not installing heat vents on acrylic panels, not installing LLTV for night visibility.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

I missed you

@ysesq

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals you know you could make that lifeboat work for your arctic expedition if you designed it correctly.

It would be a shame to let all the knowledge and experience you’ve gained go to waste. When another boat finds you, you’ll be ready for it.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

It won't be a boat as such - just something....similar!

Redirecting and changing is hard. Not everyone will be accepting. Look into change theory. It explains a lot of negative responses you have gotten.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

And is yet more evidence of the good nature of 99% of Alan's army.

Now, don't get this wrong, and mind you it is said tongue in cheek... But plenty of people are fooling around in sleds on the Arctic ice... Now arctic exploration boats on the other hand. Especially privately owned and outfitted, it is about as common as chickens' teeth.. It would almost be akin to a privately funded and executed moon landing and just as exciting to follow along. I'm not trying to tell you what to do. Just what I would be very chuffed to follow and be inspired from.

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

I feel the name should remain with this project and not lurk within a new one 😂

Disappointed, yes, I started watching because of this build and I’ve enjoyed watching it but at the end of the day you’ve had a change of heart because of the safety issue so can’t understand why people would attack you and unsubscribe for one look forward to future builds because you do tend to go to them and research them very well anyway sad to say goodbye to Alan look forward to future content

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Unsubscribing is understandable - I have no right to people's attention. But attacks, well, they'd better be well evidenced!

@popepaul4438

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals totally agree

😪😪😪😪😪😪

female name next time then ?

@AlexHibbertOriginals

16 күн бұрын

That must have been the reason

Unsubscribed, total scam... Only joking I found this channel through this project ( NGL). But I will stick around, or at least stay subbed. Your life is worth more than subs/ views! How many moaning bastards' have achieved what you have in their lives ( myself included).

@AlexHibbertOriginals

17 күн бұрын

Luckily, people like you massively outnumber them.

@TheBerendir

17 күн бұрын

@@AlexHibbertOriginals I know it doesn't seem in your nature but if someone asked why I didn't put an outboard on and carry on, I would have told them what an amazing idea they came up with but I think that's overkill... I've decided to change my mind and bring some oars! Haha. Cheers for the reply I have enjoyed the content no matter what If you put a poll up asking if you should carry on ( I know your not stupid and wouldn't), I voted yes I would feel guilty if you came a cropper.

Alex, goodbye.