This is now my favorite channel. Makes most of my boat tasks look somewhat easier. Love the fact you have no fear usually about tackling things. Keep up the great work and great attitude!!

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! I'm so glad my torture is bringing you so much joy!!! =-) Seriously, though, thanks for the words of encouragement. They really go a long way!

I'm 74 and been around boats all my life and you are on a uphill battle it will get easer every day its just like going to collage you don't get your degree the first year thank goodness you have someone with some boat experience you don't unless it sinks or burns to the water line and then sinks in about a year these will look like viable alternatives good luck Jerry

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Lol Thanks Jerry!

I think you're having the time of your life. A new adventure every day and you're learning so much about your boat and more importantly about yourself. Really enjoy your videos. Great job. Keep pushing forward

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! While I'm swearing a lot of time, the satisfaction of figuring things out is really fun! My video making skills are a little rusty, too, but I'm enjoying relearning that skill, too! I'm glad you're enjoying them!

Congrats on the new boat. I like where this is going, keep up the good job you are doing.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Lol... that could be taken so many ways =-) Thanks for the laugh! New Video this weekend!

This is going to be a fun channel to watch as you learn your boat. I’m sure many of us are wishing we can reach through the computer and give a hand. Very frustrating not being able to help! Good luck! New subscriber here!

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Just leaving a comment like this is great!

I'm with you there. I am about to buy a 48 foot yacht. The biggest one I ever owned was a 26 foot. So needless to say, I'll be in your shoes very soon.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

That's AWESOME!!! What are you getting?

Far from laughing, I think you're heroic. Taking this adventure on, wow, good for you. I am now living vicariously through you, you're living my dream

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Well, it's ok to laugh and poke gentle fun.. I was rolling as I edited the video. BUT I did figure it out which goes to show that anyone can! If this is your dream, then I hope you find a way to make it happen! If I can help, let me know!

I think you’re amazing tackling this. I admire you! Thank you for sharing your trials and tribulations!

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff! It was really hard to post this video, so I'm glad to hear that the sacrifice of my pride is worth it. =-)

You know about as much as me about boats !! Still, I'm willing to do the EXACT same thing as you : Get a 53 Hatteras M/Y to live the last few years of my life ! I know JACK but I'm willing to work and Learn. I'll be watching AND learning !!

@ShaylaVie

7 ай бұрын

Well, hopefully you have a little better learning curve than me lol We got so many things wrong the first time =-)

This will be a battle Royal for the next year or more. Until you either figure out you like to learn it all and play with it. Or it will consume you alive. You can be timid or nervous about it. Jump in with your eyes closed and hope for the best with any problem you meet. Try to fix it never give up until you are sure you broke something. Read all you can about the monster you live in. Follow every pipe, wire, to see where it goes and figure out why. Then the solutions will come easier when you have an ideer of how it all connects. Good luck.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

The solutions do come easier when you know more, that's for sure! Thanks for the luck... I'll take all of that I can get!!!

Even Mega Yachts need a tow from time to time.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Yep. I have a Gold tow package from Boat US =-)

You’re doing good!! The 2 worst things that happen on a boat are Fire and Water. For the fire part make sure all your extinguishers are up to date and you know where they are. A water leak on any boat can obviously sink it. Never leave the water hose connected to your boat when you’re away and turned off at night when you’re on board. Hopefully you have at least 2 working bilge pumps as well. Thanks for sharing.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice message! Two things that scare me lol Fire and Sinking! All fire systems are tested and good. All 5 bilge pumps have been tested and are good... the issue before was power going out on port side (which the pedestal was the culprit).

@djpar3492

8 ай бұрын

Listen to this guy, Fresh water will sink a boat fast. It's the #1 reason boats sink.

The reset switch on the water pump will usually get water flowing unless the pump is out.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Yep!!! Where were you when I needed you???? JK. The timing of power going out was just really rotten. I hadn't had a chance to learn jack didly poop yet and it was Father's day weekend, so no one was around to help. It was a crash course... or maybe Mean Girl was hazing me?

Keep going you are doing great. As there are so many late model Hatteras yachts like your own - maybe you could make/sell tutorials on how to fix/maintain these types of boats.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the laugh... after watching the footage, I felt about as smart as a worm lol (sorry if that's insulting worms!!!). But as you'll see I will eventually figure those pumps out!

Love your boat❤

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks... I do too, (most days lol)

I loved your videos, she is a fine yacht and can only get better moving forward, those old / strong Hatteras are built to last. You remind me of my 58 Hatteras which I had to rebuild her from the keel up, but guess what after all the sweat, tears and $$$ she turns out to be my best investment, both financially and emotionally, the work I did to my old 58 developed into me a huge sense of accomplishment, pride, love and attachment She is my home away from home. 🥰 I will be back in Fort louderdale after the holidays and will be welling to help in my free time Enjoy the ride

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! I love hearing about other Hats and how people fixed them up! Send me pics! boats4shay@gmail.com Travel safe and happy holidays!

Good for you stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on a new challenge. And for having a good attitude when face with obstacles! I am appalled at some of the comments left on this video about saying you have no business being on a boat..... No one was born with all the knowledge of how to work on boat / yacht systems, they learned some how, and mosy likely someone gave them some advice or knowledge along the way. If I can be of any asistance don't hesitate to reach out. Where ever you might be these days I hope you're enjoying your boat!

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Well, I knew when I posted this I was gonna catch some a-holes, but there are always going to be mean people that tell you that you can't do things and I've never let that stop me. =-) drop me a line, boats4shay@gmail.com. I still have a LOT to learn, so I'm always up for talking to those that know more than I do.

@ppgwhereeverett4412

7 ай бұрын

MOST of those people Could Not do what you're doing and that is upsetting to that kind of person. KEEP ON TRUCKIN' !!@@ShaylaVie

@ShaylaVie

7 ай бұрын

@@ppgwhereeverett4412 Ty! I guess people forget the golden rule... if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

Just found your Channel and subscribed. I’m catching up on all the videos and am along for the ride!! Way to go, us ladies are stronger than we know.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! SO glad to see more women getting on board. Yes, we're way stronger and more capable than we think!

I have started the process of researching boats. I was inspired by channels like Gone with the Wynns and Sailing Zatara. Sadly, catamarans are out of my price range. I am so happy your channel was recommended as we have quite a bit in common and you are providing further inspiration. I look forward to following your adventures!

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Yep, those channels are great and inspired me too! I'm so excited that you're going to follow your dream! I hope you find a boat you love and enjoy the process! Send pics! I love to see what others are doing with their boats!

Pro tip - Learn what noises every piece of equipment makes when it is operating correctly. Learn what the engines sound like, the water pump, fans, everything. What do the engines sound like with the windows open? Closed? From the fly bridge? The thing about boats is that you are always fixing something.

@ShaylaVie

6 ай бұрын

That's good advice! I try to do that. I am good at hearing water running/sloshing and I do know when an engine is running well, but not so much on pumps, etc. I'll pay more attention!!! Thanks!

@BobM.-to9ji

6 ай бұрын

@@ShaylaVie - You are most welcome. When a car goes past me I can tell a lot just by listening. There is a certain squeak that bad A-arm bushing make for example. Rotten wood has a different thump sound than good wood. Delaminated fiberglass sounds different than stable glass. I know it is risky, but ask the guys at the boat yard what they are working on and ask them to show you. Good luck and happy trails.

Greetings from SouthEastAsia. Your video is delightful. I admire you spunk and courage as well as your overall positive attitude. You're experiencing a learning curve that some day you'll look back on with humor. I look forward to all future videos you post as I've just become a new subscriber to your channel. Best of luck to you...

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! As humiliating as Part 2 was, I was laughing at myself the whole time. =-) And yes, the learning curve is steep and sometimes it takes me a while to process and understand, but I've found if I just keep re reading and trying, eventually I'll get there. I hope that others learn this trick as I often see people give up or feel they can't do things because they didn't get it the first few tries.

I’m looking forward all to your upcoming videos.🙏🏻❤️

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! So glad to have you! I'm going to try to post more soon!

@chrisrainville6324

8 ай бұрын

@@ShaylaVie do you post any updates on Facebook or Telegram?

That owners manual will become your best resource, When we first got our boat I had some problems as she had sat awhile. Everything original to your boat is listed in that book if it is complete, Please be careful with shore water pressure going into your boat they can and will sink a boat if your blidge pump quits when needed. lots of old lines and connection that could fail. I m sure you got you boat pump going by now but if you didn't, on the pump is the pressure switch and if it lost pressure due to power or lack of water in the tank then there is a little lever on the side of the switch that you have to hold up until it reaches a certain psi then it will run by itself,, your doing great you have a lovely boat for sure. Keep the videos coming. Jim

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim! That is excellent advice!!! I have a pressure reducer on the line, and I turn off the spigot when I leave the boat. =-) I did figure out them tricky switches (thank god for youtubers!!!) and now I know how to swap from city to tank, dc and 110. It was just rotten timing that it all went down on my 3rd day on the boat before I'd had a chance to learn anything. =-)

Merry Christmas

@ShaylaVie

7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you, too!

Your got a fantastic attitude Or do we only see the good parts lol

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

No, that's pretty much the whole shebang... but remember, that was my first few days, so the shiny and new hadn't worn off lol I do get a little more frustrated as I go on, but I learned a long time ago that tantrums only hurt a project and undermine your goals. Best to just suck it up and keep trying until I figure it out because I will evenually get there. (Just sometimes it takes me a while lol)

Nice to see you getting great advice in the comments.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Yep! I've been amazed at how kind and willing to share the knowledge Hatteras folks are!

Bless ya must be daunting bat you got there in the end . Its a lot of trial and error and the use of the good old Internet

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

It is daunting, but as everyone keeps saying, I'm eating this elephant one bite at a time. =-) The internet and especially KZread is amazing resource for something like this!!!! It's saved my bacon a few times already!!!

Hey this is Sean from Lewis Marine! Love your videos. If you need any help let me know.

@ShaylaVie

7 ай бұрын

Hey Sean! It was great seeing you and the gang at Lewis Marine yesterday! I do need some help, so I'll give you a ring and pick your brain!

Ahoy from Belize! My wife and I have been enjoying your channel and the spirit with which you approach the many challenges of an older Hatteras. You've inspired us to come over to the Dark Side, we're sailors, we currently have a Hatteras 61 under contract in Ft. Lauderdale. Would you be able to recommend a live aboard slip along the new river or one of it's fingers?

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Welcome to the darkside! lol Which 61? I may have seen it listed! Please share the link to the listing =-) If yours is a true 61' MY, then we have the exact same layout and I'm happy to share the info I've learned about this model and hats in general!!! I know from the first few videos, I look like an idiot, but a few months later and I know more than I ever wanted to!!!! Lord, I just figured out today that with the new spin on filters and my oil change gizmo, I can even do my own oil changes... SMH And, everyone will tell you, get to know Sam's Marine... they are the end all be all for Hats! On the slip, drop me a line at boats4shay@gmail.com. That's too long to type here. =-)

Just found your channel. Love your spirit and courage following your dream. Looks like you are in Ft. Lauderdale. I'm close by if you need some moral support or even some help. I'm single too, a retired teacher who loves boats, and stumbled on your channel while watching Nautistyles. Now you are on my list of favorite KZread channels!

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

I would love a new friend here! boats4shay@gmail.com

Im here, I will help

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

I might just take you up on that! lol Love the uername, fyi... and the car! boats4shay@gmail.com Drop me a line!

@glbligliliyglihglig

4 ай бұрын

Sorry couldn't reach you through gmail, all screwed up, how are you doing ?

Silly Dilly YouAlllllll it's on you not nothing else and let me know when I can book a stateroom and I'll bring all the food Soo Funny lol the show luv the boat

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm a long way from being ready for visitors!!! She's a total wreck right now and I've given up on cleaning until we're done with the nasty work. =-) I'll spend Sat and Sun cleaning and by 3pm on Monday it's all filthy again lol

So was it the 24V pump? I assume it burned up after being on 32V for long enough.

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

No lol it's not on a breaker at all. It's wired directly to the two batteries lol So, turning that breaker off and on did absolutely NOTHING, but at the time it was all I had to go on. =-) I did figure all this out, it was just ROTTEN timing that it all went down on my 3rd day on the boat and on Father's day weekend when no one was around to help.

Maybe I missed it but what are your arrangements with your dockage? Do you rent space from the adjacent home owner?

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Yes, the dock was attached to a private home with an apartment.

@paulthompson1216

8 ай бұрын

@@ShaylaVie cool. Thanks.

This exact thing happened to my fifth wheel plug and I was not there!!! Scared me to death. Manager had a handyman come put new plug on for me. .. SOB HOOKEF IT UP WRONG. FRIED EVERYTHING IN MY CAMPER. AND I MEAN EVERYTHING. AND I STILL HAD TO PUT THE NEW PLUG ON MYSELF. PLZ BE CARFUL HIRING PPL TO DO ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. this was 5 yrs ago and I am still fixing things. 😢

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

OMG! That's TERRIBLE!!!! I was lucky that nothing actually fried in the boat... not even the pump (although at the time I thought it did). The truth will come out later about those pumps, but not until later. =-)

Why would you not be using the dockside water connection at the dock ? This completely bypasses water tank and pump

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

Well, dockside water comes with risks. A 350 gallon tank won't hurt the boat if it all comes rushing out, but a leak on dock side water can sink a vessel because it never stops running. I prefer dockside water, but it's a pain turning it off every time I leave the boat. =-)

@ppgwhereeverett4412

7 ай бұрын

@@ShaylaVie And you HAVE to turn it On or Off when leaving or arriving !

😎😎😎

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

How do you do emojis here???? LOL

@sheilamrum8132

8 ай бұрын

Mobil telefon😂😂

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

@@sheilamrum8132 lol Thanks!!!😁

Without sounding like an ass, can I ask you , how much did u pay for this boat ??

@ShaylaVie

11 күн бұрын

Well, you can ask, but I won't promise about the ass bit or to answer. =-)

Do you know anything about boats?

@ShaylaVie

8 ай бұрын

I know more now than I did and learning more every day. =-) That's part of the fun!