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@Kopie0830

2 жыл бұрын

How do you take care of the poo?

@gregjones3660

2 жыл бұрын

Just smash it with a wooden mallet and let the rain wash it away...

@Texas.T

2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about a wood gas generator? That may help if you have issues with wind and solar.

@downunderfulla6001

2 жыл бұрын

Water Generator- I’m more than sure you could construct a drop down/stowaway shaft propeller that spins with the tidal direction and produce electricity. The current flow is almost constant in or out. Might be a silly idea but I just thought it’s the most practical

@gregjones3660

2 жыл бұрын

@DaKermitFrog You just press a button and the bottom of the boat falls out from under the dog.

I love this guy, he does exactly what he wants to and doesn't give a toss about what anyone else thinks about his decisions. A lot of people in the comments and elsewhere have doubted him and said that he'd never succeed and yet he continues to prove them all wrong. Good on you Simon.... carry on !

@DankAlchemist

2 жыл бұрын

I'm the same way but I have 4 kids and a wife so I have to care what people think :P

@BagheeraTube

2 жыл бұрын

@@DankAlchemist I recognize that, I have a wife and 2 kids, she doesn't like my open minded thinking and out outside the box solutions.

@68rbj

2 жыл бұрын

@@DankAlchemist No U don't but U aren't Strong in Spirit like this Dude

@gregjones3660

2 жыл бұрын

Yes well look on the bright side at least you don't have 4 wives and a kid...

@DankAlchemist

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregjones3660 😆

I wish I could have one friend that wanted to do things like this.

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any sailing clubs in your area? You might find someone who shares your interests about building something similar

@karenrouth2056

2 жыл бұрын

Meeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!

@anthonyman8008

2 жыл бұрын

@@karenrouth2056 where you at? Im in Toledo OH. hopefully I'll be working on Milwaukee next week.

@anthonyman8008

2 жыл бұрын

@@karenrouth2056 may you find 100s of friends in Jesus' name!

@dylanbiggs6958

2 жыл бұрын

I'm here in New Zealand

I recently became disabled and had to make some major life changes. I canceled my DirecTV for $140 a month and now just watch lots of youtube and this is why I came across your channel. I love it! I'm going to binge watch many of your videos. Thanks

@oilpondsangel1024

3 ай бұрын

Hows things😮

@KenMabie

2 ай бұрын

same but i been doing it for almost 20 years .. welcome to the cripple club

@sweatshopjesus

2 ай бұрын

I got disabilities and run my youtube off a bucket of worms. Nice to be here.

@byronwilson561

2 ай бұрын

I don't see you fitting sails on it.

@dr.froghopper6711

4 күн бұрын

Hey hey! Welcome to Cripville! I’ve been here just a little over 44 years. There’s lots of stuff I can’t do but there’s a lot of things I discovered that I can do by modifying my activities.

This guy is my spirit animal, I'm super jealous of the way he disconnected from the grind of gas, cars, property taxes, mortgage, etc.

@James-zw4tn

Жыл бұрын

The more people that do this the more the governments will make laws against it.

@johndoe-dj3iy

10 ай бұрын

seems like hes grinding more than most with all the different work he is juggling

@Doberman290

Ай бұрын

@@James-zw4tn with boat you can move to another country

I met Simon at the RTR he is a very tall slim man that's just the most polite chill guy you would like to meet. He is one hell of a cook. Enjoyed his cooking videos he used simple black iron skillet.

this is awesome! Well done Simon. I think most people would be stoked to live on that boat

I love it! enjoy your sailing

NIce! I have been following Simon since 2014. I am so happy to see his progress from van life to boat life. : )

Yay Simon! Been watching his project for about three years now. Hope this vid gives him a big subscription bump. Nicely put together!

So very much to be said for living the life fit for “you” not anyone else just you, very fulfilling and well worth living. Well done Simon, best wishes on your life’s journey mate

I love your story. But you have convinced me to build a wood stove. Never even considered it and you barely mentioned it but now I'm obsessed. Thank you for planting that seed. I appreciate you

SImon is such a brave, hard-working, multi-skilled and most of all chill dude! The catamaran looks great!

I've been thinking of something like this for years .. The roof on a houseboat is plenty of room for solar panels. This is an awesome project.

Looks great Simon, I'm very happy for you. I wish you continued success

Wow. I’m finally watching a DIY restoration that’s NOT ten years old! Great job.

Glad to see Simon's happier on his barge than he ever was in his van though I did enjoy his travels with his dog and whoever had joined him for company.

So cool to see your progress! What a journey from the times of Degnen Bay! We used to see you all the time at Kenny’s, with your dog, heading to your boat and back.

Man I totally love your boat you built , I’m inspired , I have built small boats but nothing like yours , wow you did an awesome job on that , well done love it.

Simon, I'm blown away by what you have done, not just with this catamaran, but with the way you live your life. If you ever swing by the Spanish banks in Vancouver where I park my '87 Class-C Motorhome alot of the summer, look me up! I'm bursting with questions on the solar kit you have built, not to mention your water maker. My camper is really just a step toward my dream of a boat, and I even pretend its a boat. Lord knows it drives like one.

@ThisIsNuckingFuts

6 ай бұрын

😂

As a fellow liveaboard living in the same area as Simon, I thoroughly enjoy his channel. Outstanding job on his cat.

@aquious953

2 жыл бұрын

@Rob Wilton not a youtuber, but love to follow people like Simon.

@lancheloth

2 жыл бұрын

Cat? Dog? Ooooo catamaran... 😅

I have been following Simon for years and have always enjoyed his channel!

@BlackMamba-lt8oe

2 жыл бұрын

did u go to his boat

This little film gave me hope for exploring my dreams and moving on. I've watches it over and over again.

Props to this guy. Living the dream

Been following Simon since the first video you guys made of him with his van! Thanks for all you guys do!

@ExploringAlternatives

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks Spencer :)

Simon, quite amazing. I just happened upon one of your videos today. You got it going on buddy....keep it up. The first step is the hardest. I am 61 and considering the same. Will be watching your videos for inspiration. I like the fact your so upfront about your experiences. There is so much to learn even though I used to be able (in my distant youth) to handle up to about 40' foot of sailboat solo thanks to my father. All maintenance too...stinkpot backup power....yep!? Moving them in and out of the water...pain in the u kno what!! Stepping the mast....fun I can do without. But, this independent lifestyle appeals to so many in this currently crazy world. Much to learn from you about the technical aspects of "off the grid". Watching, listening and doing work best for me and others like me who have a hard time reading technical data. Thank you! Mike. Lake Erie ...Ohio side ; )

You're doing great, buddy, and you have your buddy with you, which you can't beat

This is the best boat video I've seen on KZread so far. I lived off-grid on a self-built solar rig for 8 years, so I have some basics, and I'm interested in Wharram designs and catamarans in general, and I'm simplicity-oriented, but I also appreciate your calculations and real-world example of just how many panels needed, given electric propulsion, etc... and I DOUBLE appreciate that this is not some consumer-boatshow-oriented $$$$ vaporware that we may "one day see" out of our price range. I can begin calculating some things, thanks to your video.

@aaronocelot

Жыл бұрын

Have you looked into 1) the Wharram wingsail designs 2) schooner or at least mast-per-hull with the former? Just digging into the Wharram design book now... You must have intimate knowledge of how your boat was built, by now, as you rebuild it constantly!

This is so awesome!! Can’t believe all the work he’s done 👍👍👍

@reidmclaughlin927

2 жыл бұрын

Closed down all coal powered plants! Yet rely on batteries for your green new deal boat.. Wonder how all those sanders worked.

100% live aboard electric boats will definitely become more of a thing, especially if marine hydrogen fuel cell systems become more mainstream which gives you the option to store lots of energy. The Energy Observer vessel is the ultimate personification of the concept traveling around the world.

@DrewLSsix

2 жыл бұрын

Hydrogen doesn't make much sense for a few reasons, for one you are putting a LOT more energy into creating then storing the stuff than you will ever get out of it. And for another storing it requires significant volume per unit energy so a boat with limited space isn't going to hold as much energy in hydrogen as it will in a more conventional fuel. So "lots of energy" isn't exactly accurate.

@SoCalFreelance

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewLSsix There is nothing hypothetical about it. Like I said, look at the The Energy Observer which is a hydrogen fuel cell ship that traveled around the world with a crew.

@HobkinBoi

Жыл бұрын

I think the only good thing the hydrogen could be used for is for cooking and heat. One can use the excess solar to put into hydrogen production. Or alternatively maybe running a fuel cell as an extra reserve, but maybe one would just go for more batteries, idk.

@briandstephmoore4910

Жыл бұрын

renewables are an addition to. If you travel and do normal things you won't make it off renewables alone in 98% of the world where it's not pure sun or wind

@garethbaus5471

8 ай бұрын

Batteries are probably pretty much always the more cost effective energy storage method in this context.

I remember Simon from years ago. From the vanlife era, he was one of the ones that got me inspired into my life and bus life

Super impressed with your creativity and your DIY (Do it yourself) boat transformation!

Very unique and interesting as always! Thank you!

@ExploringAlternatives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil!

Love Simon’s channel!

Cool. Its amazing to see this guy actually living off grid... truely Sustainable.

With these subscribers he can easily afford a nice yacht…Respect for your life😊

salute those of you who are persistent in fighting for a dream ship to be perfect even though the process takes a long time every day but you manage to keep your spirits up

its one of my dream to live like this

What a wonderful video of a great guy and his admirable project! Thanks for finding and showing another inspriring possibility :).

Very inspiring, thankyou and Happy 2022 New Years ok

Been waiting for this.

Right on ! I wonder if he is ever in Gibsons, Id love to check out his boat.

Simon, I wished more people took not only the interest but the inspiration and motivation to do something like this .❤

@escapetherace1943

Жыл бұрын

well, boats are a TON of work, and even when all the work is done, new work pops up constantly. They are money and time-sinks people really don't understand until they get one, and realize they can't keep it afloat all alone or without massive $. For those that can or are willing to learn and do it all, it's pretty cool.

Passion & Determination. Awesome.

Very nice & economical

What a delightful video! A true adventurer! Best wishes for happiness!

Awesome video. Guy is so down to earth. That's paradise on the water.

Wow man, what you've done and build is just Awesome, all the power and luck to ya.

I appreciate the amazing info, your efforts are outstanding and I hope this journey continues and you have great success. Your pointers and advice are very well appreciated thanks and good luck 👍🏽

U seem like u’ve got it together man(smart, articulate, willing to learn, enviro, self-reliant…etc)! I really enjoyed this vid! Good luck!

Great stuff! Well done dude! Love that your living your life, your way! Keep going 👌👍😎🇦🇺❤️

Super impressive and inspiring! Go Canada! Much respect from Alberta.

Great looking boat! perfect for sailing the bays of pacific northwest. Not sure if I would do an atlantic or pacific crossing on it tho.. but definitely looks like a nice houseboat

This is awesome! Lots of good ideas! This shows us how well we can live more sustainably, independent and self-sufficient. And in connection with nature.

Very cool, thank you for sharing your story!

Fantastic video. Loved it and much love from Belfast, Northern Ireland

Thanks for sharing this awesome story, along with Mat's incredible music! Having an ugly boat is probably a good thing, pirates won't even give it a second glance! :)

@carenclemmons5002

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh probably ought to find a way to camouflage all those sun reaping devices; all those panels sorta wreak a faint aroma of money/power. Pale pink camouflage Live Oak prolly look real nice but I couldn’t call that boat ugly now. Just saying.

@lordeverybody872

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, prolly a blue tarp over them thar panels, ought to do the trick just nicely

Just started watching. I really hope you get it sailing. You should look into those electric motor things where the prop charges your battery while you’re sailing. I can’t remember right now but there’s a sailing couple that has a KZread channel that has one. I really hope you get some sails on it soon!!

@cartmanrlsusall

2 жыл бұрын

Watt and sea hydrogenerator the channel is called sailing lucky fish and it's awesome

What a great video! thank you for sharing.

Hell yeah brother, live free and happy, live with what you need and always be happy. 🤙🙏 3 years now I've been living on a self converted retired skoolie. Best decision I've ever made.

Wow! Amazing dedication to forging your own way in life - truly inspiring stuff. If you're going to claim '100% fossil fuel free', though, I need to point out that those batteries, solar panels, really anything plastic/rubber is going to be produced from fossil fuels. I think this is an important point - which does not take away from this mans incredibly inspiring story and truly uplifting message - because we need to be realistic in our understanding of what benefits we reap from using fossil fuels. I believe the world is too obsessed with being driven away from fossil fuels in a misguided (and greedy) way instead of putting an emphasis on balance between energy sources. All that being said, I hope to one day meet Simon and shake his hand!

@AlexanderNixonArtHistory

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely agree; no man is an island. :)

@JWINDSOR

2 жыл бұрын

lets not forget the 100% fossil fuel rubber dingy with an outbord motor...

@AlexanderNixonArtHistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@JWINDSOR shhhhhhhhhh! ;)

@warmage247

2 жыл бұрын

or the fact he uses a fire.... as well which obviously releases carbon...

@neilshearer283

2 жыл бұрын

@@warmage247 that’s weird and nit-picky.

I’m definitely going to sub to his channel, I have some much respect for individuals that want to do things for the better for our planet, to share experiences and living off the grid.

@offpherj7884

2 жыл бұрын

Yep same here. Just subbed...

@professionalguy9346

2 жыл бұрын

I need subbs 😬

@iMann_iFail

2 жыл бұрын

@@professionalguy9346 buy a boat then 😂

@professionalguy9346

2 жыл бұрын

@@iMann_iFail lol, I’m building mine from scratch.

Pretty cool story, thanks for sharing

Solar and Wind turbines, perfect for the pacific north west where in Vancouver we have LOTS of grey cloudy days but that means there is consistent wind for him. This is a GENIUS design. Also a catamaran design is more resistant to capsizing adding to the safety.

Wait till you see the modern versions of atmospheric electricity using all the new modern inventions we have today. I was considering putting an array flexible solar panels as a square rigged sail. However the new innovative rigid sail is better. You are learning the skills that you will need when you are ready to voyage. Really good points about the zen aspects of sailing.

I've been watching Simon for a couple of months. I love the islands on the USA side and hope to visit the Canadian islands one day. His dog Honey is so cute.

@lordeverybody872

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, the islands in the upper left are very nice

Wow it's amazing.. Love it

amazing ! so inspiring ❤️🙏 thanks for sharing

When this guy hits bad weather he'll understand why diesels are still a thing.

@europaeuropa3673

2 жыл бұрын

You would think so. Believing he's saving the planet is a misconception. There is no climate emergency. There is the fear of climate brought about by the non stop propaganda from the MSM.

@europaeuropa3673

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinpelletier7053 Correct. And for over 50 years I have seen no change in climate. I have seen significant increase of propaganda. I have traveled to Europe twice to hike in the Alps for a month, to Alaska, and the high arctic( Resolute Bay, Iqaluit, and Somerset Island). I have seen the remnants of Thule huts in the high arctic. Thule thrived year round in the high arctic hunting whales in ice free arctic almost 700 years ago. Then the little ice age came and the whales stopped coming that far north and Thule disappeared. Thule could not survive in the harsh arctic conditions existing there today.

@europaeuropa3673

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinpelletier7053 August 15, 2020 Anchorage - Highest Temperature Max °F Date Max °C 78 August 15, 2020 26

Wow, what an amazing journey Simon has been on! Hope you'll be checking back in with him when he's got his sails on.

He is very modest about his cooking abilities. He is a real chef. Watched him prepare incredible meals using his little black iron skillet. Simon you can run South instead of paying to heat a boat.

Waterworld yeah! This sounds so amazing as long as you have some seeds, dry land in pots and water filtration that can be maintained

Once I get out of college, I want to get a home near the water and make a solar boat like this.

This is such a cool project. Must be awesome to work on it and live in it.

Great story thanks for sharing.

Very cool , so interesting . And all DIY , well done sir :-)

We applaud you! Your eco practices are exactly what our boating community needs to be inspired for green boating!

@stevet5379

9 ай бұрын

You want truly 100% green boating you will need to build your boat by hand using all natural materials.

@nikolajdehaan9815

2 ай бұрын

Green boating is an oxymoron if I ever heard one.

@blakemcleroy4812

2 ай бұрын

Avg temps fluctuate worldwide. Stop your goofy green lies

Wow! You’ve really made something happen here! I’m an old mech eng and built a cottage 20 years ago - with solar, wind, solar thermal, a solar powered barge etc…love what you are doing!!! As I’m sure you’re aware the key for heating is to overdo the insulation on your cabin - I heat my house near Toronto with heat pumps, but I insulated to the hilt (e.g. 2x8 walls)

@MrJhchrist

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt his walls are 2" much less x8!

@Mary-yu3sn

2 жыл бұрын

Will there is a rocket stove just put in YT " wood burning stoves - super efficient rocket mass heater " well worth the time to check out.

Love what your doing.

Thanks for sharing

They don't need all those panels, it's the battery bank that should be beefed up, not panels.

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

2 жыл бұрын

He needs both, hes in higher latitudes so he only gets a lower % of the full outputs. Great way to go....

@sadenuttie2234

2 жыл бұрын

And what experience are you going off of here lol? Look at all the current electric proper power cats. Exactly the same setup

@JK360noscope

Жыл бұрын

Tell me you know nothing about electricity without telling me you know anything about electricity...

I admire his admission to not knowing everything and much still to learn. Solar, Wind, and battery banks are newer technologies if you consider recent improvements in efficiency.

Wow that's really nice battery the solar & those two motors setup 😁👍

Absolutely loved this video, forget the sails ... you've nailed it out of the park with your amazing solar setup ...

@MrBeas_Cousin

Жыл бұрын

don’t tell him what to do

A sailboat with no sails. Nice!

Sails? Good idea.

Freaking awesome man! I’d be fishing that boat everywhere! That’s so rad!

It ain't simple Simon. Well done Mr ❤️

Looking forward when robot can make houses in minutes!

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too - Boxabl is a good start in that direction

So, when he says "fossil fuel free", he's only talking about moving the boat. Not the construction and maintenance and other products used on the boat.

@MosesNL

2 жыл бұрын

guess he doesn't understand what 100% means

@MosesNL

2 жыл бұрын

5:08 green propane bottle on the left counter...

what an awesome friend he would be. 🥰

This is the coolest DYI selfsustained boat in the world i've seen so far !

When you boast about living fossil fuels free, but use Ton’s of fossil fuels to build and maintain it.

@brookerobertson2951

6 күн бұрын

Was thinking the same thing.. solar panels are a real problem when it comes to recycling them. + Fiberglass doesn't seem natural. As for lithium batteries that's next level.. I don't know why he's bringing up fossil fuels but then goes on to say that he was touring the country for 6+ years.. I wonder how much fuel he used to do that..he is doing the solar panel thing because it's cost less money in the long run. If he was able to serve money using fossil fuels I would guarantee he would do it. To live the way he lives you must save as much money as possible. Or join the rat race to pay your bills

"Derelict Catamaran Transformed into EPIC Solar Powered Derelict Catamaran" - fixed the title for you, you're welcome.

Luv it. Gonna get mine done soon

Love this boat. 👏👏👏

I don’t see any “SAILS” on that non-sailing, “sailboat.” A sailboat with our sales, isn’t a sailboat. It might be a sailboat in the future, with the addition of a mass and some sails. But, it’s not a sailboat, now!

@primotimes9991

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to post the same. It's no sailboat !

@AB-kg6rk

2 жыл бұрын

It was once a sailboat. Now its actually more convenient for his particular cruising grounds. Prolly need sails if you decide to take it to the open ocean. But why bother, your current cruising grounds look like you could spend a lifetime exploring.

@FlossyRoxx

2 жыл бұрын

It shows that you haven't checked his channel yet, he just got the masts!!!

@kkarllwt

2 жыл бұрын

Things can be defined by form, or function, The form of that boat is 'sailboat' . I t was built as a sailboat. It doesn't function as a sailboat, at this time. And everyone except titeass word pricks will accept that it is a sailboat. Now, if I am in the woods, and ask someone for a hammer, they will pick up a rock and hand it to me. Defined by function.

Get me that ⛵

Much respect to you my friend

Very cool project. Hope you have the juice to outrun winter storms.