Every second without a KZreadr's face up in the camera is potential for content. This KZreadr gives lots of good information, words and pictures. ✌️

@SailingwithThomas

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. I’m not so happy to see my face on the screen so it’s pretty natural for me to try keep it out of focus. Cheers 🍻

Hi Thomas, congratulations regarding the refit. Smart move before heading to the South Pacific. The dinner looked amazing! Of course, not a bad thing to have Hanna as your guest. As a bonus, at least you both could take the night off from having to speak English. 😎🇳🇴 Thanks for the video. All the best.

I love to hire people with the passion of your rigger. Good find.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s when people take pride in what they do you know you’re at the right place. If it’s a restaurant or hairdresser same feeling and it’s rare to find nowadays

@kirk9671

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas but the Truth is their is joy and satisfaction in doing good work. (But it does take self discipline)

Nothing is left to chance with experienced man.. please fill this form honey :)

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

LOL🤣 At least it’s a good way to make sure your friends enjoy their dinner! Cheers 🍻

Hanna is THE lady for Be Free and Thomas. Make it happen big guy!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 Poor Hanna she can do so much better! She is just my friend and Im privilege to have her as my friend. Cheers 🍻

@br5927

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas so often relationship break friendship

Thanks. Interesting and helpful

Wow! Wtih that meal preparation, you could certainly start a cooking channel! This is the first video of your's I've seen. You have a nice boat, a nice 'babe', and a nice vlog! I'm now subscribed.

Time to rethink taking Hanna with you. She seems so lovely!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Then I would have to act as a Viking and kidnap her🤣 She for sure is a lovely person! Cheers 🍻

@tip0019

3 жыл бұрын

Hanna mentioned in every vid says all :D

Good to see the happy spirits and coffee at the dock. Docking is always the most stressful part of yachting. I feel your relief coming through the screen.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Not knowing is the worst part as solo sailor. I like to be prepared and ready. It’s some (for BE FREE) pretty complicated spots here, so yeah it was a relief getting an easy access. Thank you for watching 🍻

Hanna is beautiful !

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

She sure is! Her personality is even more beautiful. I’m blessed to have her as my friend

Damn you can cook like that? Wow bro

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 Thnx 🙏🏻 Cheers from Be Free🍻

It's amazing how much the fittings wear over time , glad you pointed it out as many wouldn't think twice and just replace bits and pieces

LOVED every minute! Thanks for sharing, Thomas!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 All the best and cheers 🍻

I clicked the like button when I saw you in the chefs hat! Loved it.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 Thank you! Who would know to sheets of A4 paper taped together would give me a sub🤣👌🏻👍🏻 All the best 🍻

Ha ha the breakfast menu

I am learning thru your video. Champion effort mate. Am looking forward to the refit....Cheers

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Hopefully setting sail in about 3 weeks so within this timeframe everything should be covered and online here. Cheers 🍻

Another good one Thomas, exciting stuff, from rigging rehab, to cooking for a lovely lady. Very nice.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Glad you enjoyed this one 👍🏻 Cheers from Be Free 🍻

great video

@SailingwithThomas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment as well. Cheers 🍻

Did the pick 3 dinner card options include a Big Mac, fries and an apple pie, I don’t think this is your first time around a Chef’s Hat 👨‍🍳👍🎩

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 No Mc Donald’s this time🤣 I’m not a chef I’m just enjoying making food for my guests. Cheers 🍻

Very knowledgeable, practical and extremely careful sailor. All the while he exudes joy and happiness. What an excellent combination.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir. Please remember I’m no expert only sharing my experience and things from my perspective. Guess being careful is a result of experience as I have lost not only one but two masts before. All the best 🍻

Rigging is probably the one thing that production and more specialised boats have in common. Watch the last episode of sailing Tranquilo and also watch the Sailing Aequus where they talk about the challenges with new production boats. Like you have said many times I'm not either here to impose my opinion and having a boat is always a combination of things. For me what comes first is structural integrity. You do take fantastic care of your boat and it's a good move to do this refit before heading out to Pacific. Fair winds and I'll keep watching your videos.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Happy you notice the effort I put into keeping BE FREE in good condition. Thank you and all the best! Cheers 🍻

Love your drinking mug and your perfect choice of intro music ;-). You did an awesome graphical illustration to explain your coming rigging replacements, maybe shown a bit too fast...but one can always slow down the playback speed. Keep the good episodes coming, it's always a nice watch. Cheers.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 glad you enjoyed this episode! Will try to slow down a bit in future. All the best 🍻

Rigging guy was very interesting. Nice film 👍🏻

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he knows what he talks about 💪🏻 Thank you for watching 🍻

The refit is looking too notch! Truly professional company you’ve found there. Skål

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I have a good feeling about this and it’s important stuff to focus on. Skål 🍻

Hi great insight video. Can you please share the increase in maintenance graph. I'm a lot interested on those studies

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻I’m gonna share the cost of refitting hopefully in episode 54. Working on getting the quotations for 35 and 45 feet to compare with my 55. I’m pretty sure this figures will fit the same curve and be representative as well. All the best! Cheers 🍻

good solid funny videos, full of good info for sailors

Holy Smokes! Thomas can cook! Nice!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 Thank you 🙏🏻It was not that complicated to be honest. But love to invite friends to dinner. Cheers 🍻

Dinner looks great. I just found your channel. Great work.

Thank you for the safety logic in the retrofit with all original parts. You can sail with confidence, knowing that your rig is not a variable in the equation. Seems so logical at such a large, well equipped marina. Have you ever looked at the scale of your equip and relative safety margins compared to the 45? I assume your vessel has added safety margins based on the loads your rigging sees. Another good reason for the larger, safer craft. Big Hanna fan.

Only a friendship? Well damn I’m up for those little chocolate ballon bowls you so eloquently executed! What the actual heck lol I might have to stop watching this channel before I start embarrassing myself! 😆 Also, seems like a great place to get your work done indeed! Very thorough. 👌

wow Thomas, you're quite a cook! yummy!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻To Bad KZread can’t share the smell and taste🤣 It turned out good and Hanna loved it so that’s good. Cheers 🍻

Every time before I plug in shore power, I take a multimeter and check the power and frequency. I'm kinda surprised that a 55ft boat is deck stepped, but looking at that rigging tells me that it is very sea worthy. That refit must off cost a small fortune. Friends off mine went to the same guy, with a problem with their hydraulic backstay. Within a day they resolved the problem. I guess your Insurance will go down with the new rig. Fair winds.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lots of yachts even way bigger than BE FREE have deck mounted masts. It’s pro & cons with everything but this is a strong rigg. Happy to hear you have great references in the rigging company. It’s gonna cost a lot for sure😅 I would have to take a phone call to my insurance and ask about this. All the best 🍻

MAN I WISH I COULD EVEN JUST COOK RICE CORRECTLY,, LOL... U GO BROTHER KEEP ON TRUCKINN...

Cheers Thomas

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and all the best 🍻

Another great episode Thomas! It is very good that you explain that the rig does not last forever. There are so many parts that hold the mast up and often if only one part fails, the mast comes down. And the part only fails when under extreme pressure, not sitting in the marina. Yes, I also have lost a mast when a swagged end fitting on the upper shroud broke. The corrosion could not be seen looking at the fittings from the outside, only looking at the break could the corrosion be seen. I replaced all the wire, turnbuckles, and fittings, fortunately the mast wasn't damaged and no one was injured. I think many sailors agree it should be done, but it is expensive (!) so they keep an eye on the rigging and hope to see a problem before the mast goes over the side.

Great vid, as always.

Thomas iv been involved in full refits , mostly in Phuket & what you are doing is very sensible as ten years cruising is so mush more wear & tear then a yacht going out occasionally from a marina . I even recommend checking & changing the For stay after 5/6 years (Frew experience) The strobe is the best light you can have on a dark night in a strong wind (Even though it is actually illegal as a nav light on a yacht) The goose neck is a must to find if the connection to the mast is secure , All rivets or bolts have no movement or corrosion & dont be shy on looking over there shoulders to make sure things are put to on right (Looks very professional there) Up East not so . Fair winds my friend . (I used to sail a 68 Ft. ketch single handed , Just think ahead )

I would love to know more about your cooking system. I am not a good cook. And, what you've got sounds interesting.

Hey Thomas again a cool video to watch, would be great when you share the expenses replacing the rig, then we all have a closer and better look on average yearly (10 year) cost replacing and refitting

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻My Intention is to share the cost and everything when it’s done. Looks like it will be a delay so not the next but SwT 53 will most likely cover this. All the best 🍻

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thomas, the video is way to short, I just want more 🤷‍♂️😄🤗 Can’t wait for your next upload. Cheers 🤘

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 it’s really hard work making 20 min videos😅 I try my best to keep them coming. Thank you for being here! Cheers 🍻

Very nice dinner!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻Cheers 🍻

Aye, What a thorough job on the rig! Really dedicated guys like these can’t be cheap? Very pedagogical items and stories he could show and add to the story. So where you working as a chef in your previous life? Looks tasty! 😋

Killing it.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers 🍻

Like owning a house. Always maintenance to do

Romance in the air!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to disappoint you but it’s only friendship. Come on she can do so much better🤣

@tip0019

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas wtf man, don't say that. You look ok and act smart most of the time. What you think are you missing to hook her? 😎

Those Garmin wind instruments are eye wateringly expensive - why not go with the wireless version ? - I find wire down the mast can chafe and sometimes get impacted by halyards

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s ridiculous expensive. But I prefer cables as it’s more reliable. With Selden masts cables are no trouble as they go in a separate tube inside the mast. Clever solution. Cheers 🍻

So do we get to see the secret list where you pick 1-3, sounds like a genius idea!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

It was made in Norwegian so perhaps difficult. But it’s just rate the things 1-3 Bird - fish - Cow - sheep - pig. Then Potatoes- rice - pasta and list goes on... Sweet sour salt spicy etc. Makes it dirt easy to come up with a menu your guest would love

Hanna is a cutie

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

She sure is 👍🏻

Great mandatory job! Afraid to as for $ of this service! and, this time the corona beer on board!

Great job Thomas! Will you cover cost? Even rough order of magnitude would be helpful. Also, would appreciate if you could talk about fuel management. I only have 415l on my Beneteau. Would you cross the Atlantic with that? I know you have jerry cans but have you used them? I know you have to be patient if you're fuel limited but is it wise to cross an ocean with so little? My engine is a 75hp Yanmar.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I will cover the entire cost in episode 52 or 53. Depending on when it’s all done. When I crossed the Atlantic I carried enough diesel for 2/3 of the distance. I will do the same for the Pacific. I only used around 200 Liters on Atlantic. We motor the last 24 hours as the wind disappeared and we where on a schedule for my friends flight. Also used the generator a lot for making water and cocking. My arguments for carrying so much diesel is if mast comes down or some other issues I should make it to shore. Depending on your consumption it’s impossible for me to say what’s correct. Diesel last long time and if not used on a passage you could use it or sell it later

No matter what awesomeness you put in a video, as soon as there's a girl, suddenly everything is about the girl. :D How excited are you getting to being closer to heading towards the Pacific? Seems like ages since you got lock-blocked by COVID

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 True words my friend!! I’m super excited and it feels like been waiting forever to continue my adventure. Guess the Covid situation feels like an eternity for everyone. However I’m lucky and can’t complain being in a beautiful place with nice temperatures. The day BE FREE starts her journey out into the Pacific definitely will be an emotional moment. Cheers 🍻

This may not be a cooking channel, but that food definitely looked like it *could* be! Out of curiosity, what are the dimensions of your mast section?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I enjoy inviting friends to dinner, even though I’m no professional or any chef skills. Just for fun and good company. I m going to take measurements on my mast as it’s down and put it out here. All the best 🍻

Thomas I love your cooking . When can I apply as crew ? Btw i thought whenever I will buy a sailboat is this the order I should look for the best condition: 1. Hull, 2. Deck, 3.Engine, 4 Rigging and Mast, 5.Sails, 6.Cable, 7Electronic ? What is your order to check a used sailboat?

Thanks for sharing - can you please tell us the make/model for your upgraded mast light? It sounds exactly what we need to upgrade to as well!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻It will all come in the next episodes during the progress including costs. All the best 🍻

In the middle of my chocolate mousse how to, some nut started refitting some sailor type rigging...

@SailingwithThomas

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 I love chocolate mousse!! Thank you for watching 🍻

When is the weding? 😂⚓

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Like never🤣 BE FREE remember.... Cheers 🍻

@vukmarinic4944

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas oh yeah 😜

@vukmarinic4944

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas... I didn't mean anything bad😆 Cheers🥃

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

I know 👍🏻 Cheers 🍻

Superimponert over kokkekunnskapene dine, især desserten! Er du utdannet kokk? Som alltid forklarer du utbedringene du gjør på en lettfattelig måte, og med flott filming! Gøy å følge deg på dine eventyr!

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Tusen takk! Neida jeg er milevis fra kokk men glad i å lage mat, og liker godt å invitere på middag. Bare selvlært tøys jeg holder på med i matveien. Håper å sette seil om tre uker. Venter på spesiallagde deler fra Sverige.

Hi Thomas, great videos and wonderfull boat. I search a boat since 2 years, and visited many boats between 44 to 54 feets around the med. All of them had a lot of refit to do : engine, sails, electronics... I have a good idea of costs refits except for the rigging. How much that cost you for this Bavaria 55 ?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Armand, in the final refitting video I will share the entire costs of everything. It’s expensive but looking around seeing so many sailors loosing their mast and based on experience I’m sure it’s worth it. All the best 🍻

Liker taktikken Thomas...... altid lurt å satse på originale rigg deler... da blir alle sammenkoblede flater riktige med tanke på vinkler og radier... mvh Jarle

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Takk Jarle! Ja ofte er original deler tryggest og enklest. Slipper overraskelser da. Skål 🍻

Just propose already 😂

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha🤣 I believe the result of that would be the same as my Covid status.... Negative 🤣Cheers 🍻

Are things opening up at all for sailing in the Caribbean?

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really not that easy yet. Some simplified entry rules for vaccinated travelers are starting to appear. However French islands still have closed borders here and also in the Pacific.

WHAT WERE THE SKIE'S LIKE WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG?

That's what causes BABYS

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

LOL🤣 Not on this boat 🤣 BE FREE remember 🍻

@davidyendoll5903

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas Keep using the Never Sez ?

Use Never Sez on your bolts and hardware

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? Sex? Is that a brand? I’m curious and would love to learn

@fredziffle6843

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingwithThomas It is a compound that keeps bolts from freezing up due to corrosion.

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ah okay! Thnx 👍🏻

@davidyendoll5903

Жыл бұрын

Never Seize , I suppose ? Never sex , lol ! Bad boy Thomas !

With food and a woman looking that good. You should start a cooking channel and a how to pick up women channel. 😆

@SailingwithThomas

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha Thank you I guess 🤣 I don’t think it would be a very successful channel though as I’m a solo sailor and not a chef 🤣 And I really suck at picking up women and Hanna is just a friend. Hanna for sure is good looking and could do it but she doesn’t have a KZread.