Ruth, there's just something in your voice and ways that invite such a personal connection. Your care for Garret and the boat are a treasue that you share. Life's a long story, thanks for taking us along.

After 229 episodes I suddenly realised that sailing is a effing lot of work and not allways just fun. Love your videos, makes me feel good. Thx a lot.

As a retired marine engineer I like everyone who goes to sea for a living gets used to the motions of the ship,and sleep accordingly.Bad weather and big seas does not stop slumber time,so you get on with it..because you are on watch next.Roly 🇬🇧

Hello Salt & Tar. I followed you almost from the beginning on YT. The last years not so much. I´m happy to check on you today. You look good.

I am finding your travels relaxing, inspiring and at times quite humorist. You are what I like to call, Real People. A joy in all ways, and I look forward to each of your groovy sailing adventures.

I say it 1000 times, but great music as always.

Your choice for food reminds me of one of my favorite songs "Cheeseburger in Paradise"

@SaltandTar

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Yes!

A blown fuse usually is a symptom, not a cause...

@skippyone3085

Жыл бұрын

Fuses do deteriorate especially in a marine environment. They can blow under normal load if corroded or poor contact in the fuse carrier.

@Pocketfarmer1

Жыл бұрын

@@skippyone3085 so the blown fuse would be a symptom of leaks and corrosion.

@doonhamer252

Жыл бұрын

Check that the load on the fuse is not too near max .. maxed out fuses do eventually fail .. purpose built weak link.. Boat electrics are a PIA, my nemesis..

Why did the fuse blow, guys? Good to find out. Hey Ruthie, you've really become a very good storyteller.

@eshootziscrs2868

Жыл бұрын

Maybe its double jointed and blew itself? I had the same question, they don't just wear out or corrode away. Looked like a fifteen amp fuse, should handle most ignition related draws.

@hankcohen3419

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Completely agree with this. Fuses don’t blow for no reason and the worst way to “fix” it is to put in a higher value fuse. I suspect a loose or exposed wire leading to an intermittent short. The rough weather might have shaken something loose. If that’s so it’s likely to fail again at the worst possible time. When you get the chance you should trace the blown circuit looking for loose or exposed wires.

@Raysnature

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I completely agree the cause needs to be chased down. It's probably going to be quite hard to find as it's intermittent at the moment but better than finding it the hard way with a fire. One thing though; if run close to their rating for sufficient time or when in a cct subject to a high duty cycle they do wear out, it's a phenomenon called fuse fatigue. This is why the cable should be over specified for the load and, if subject to a high duty cycle, appropriate fuses used.

@hankcohen3419

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@@Raysnature Good point but wouldn't fuse fatigue be more a matter of years? I'd have to go back and see when they first started using the engine but I think it's less than a year. Also rather than just a matter of time it would be a matter of how many times you started the engine. Well under 100 I'm guessing.

@Raysnature

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@@hankcohen3419 Completely agree. I was going to caveat my original reply with 'probably not what's going on here' but left it off. Doh. I would be interested to see how much current the cct is drawing though. Can't see the fuse well enough to be sure but it does look like an overload type blow rather than a dead short. The way a fuse blows can be a useful diagnostic.

That creaking is enough to drive me around the bend.

Jungle diamond, that's what we called ice in the jungle of Hawaii. Glad your staying a week. I sailed there as well, good tocos.

Calvin and Karen from Ontario Canada... We been watching u from the beginning... We are so Happy u are there safe. We were thinking about u in that storm...🙏🙏🇨🇦

Since man took to the ocean I can't help but wonder how many Achors have been lost and still lay on the sea beds around the world. At the end, you say "Thanks for watching" well, believe me when I say it is always a pleasure.

I binge watched the build process of your boat. I have always had the desire to sail but time has escaped me. For years i show my wife boats always the ones with the vintage finely crafted like yours, just love that gorgeous wood! I absolutely adore your boat, it is the perfect as far as I am concerned! I would like to suggest the book “Voyage” by Sterling Hayden, avid sailor and actor who has long passed. I think you could appreciate this fine book. Smooth sailing!

Tremendously impressive video of Garrett catching up on sleep. Both the editing and music content is very professional. She looks so seaworthy, sitting on the hook. Fantastic you had a chance to relax with friends. The burgers looked very tasty combined with rings, so special! Enjoy

Beautiful waters and good looking burgers.

This was a beautiful sail, to a new Isla an what a calm sea sail in on. Completely outstanding an Rediviva she's amazing!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us grateful for the wisdom an life lessons ✌🏼💗😊⛵

It's nice to see that you guys can do videos now on the fly. You are going to be hitting 100k followers soon! 💥

What a great place to rest up for more adventures. During my time in Mexico, I found that many of the large restaurants in tourist areas tended to adjust their menus to a more foreign taste. The little restaurants on the streets back from the more crowded tourist areas were the best place to get fabulous tacos, gorditas and sometimes fantastic tamales. Thank you for sharing your adventure, take care and have a great week ahead.

Such a fine little ship, that one shot as you came back from the market, she just looked so amazing!

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

Been watching from the beginning... Sad I finally caught up now I have to wait.

We feel you one the “just needed to have something good”. The lows are low, but the highs are high! You guys deserve some good times.

A couple of things that may help : watch keeping and anchoring. On the seagoing tugs Ive worked on , we kept a 2 watch system , 6hours on ,6 hrs off 24/7. Waking up at the same time everyday is less fatiguing than the rotating schedules. Usually what happens is you get a “big “ sleep your morning 5 1/2 hrs . In your afternoon a 3+ nap. The longest I’ve done is 12 weeks straight. Fatigue is dangerous and can kill you. Anchoring: perhaps a buoy with a retrieving line would help in the future. Also think about using a snubber bridle from the Samson post out each side and well past the bob stay then attached to the rode. The full furry of a hurricane would be against the hull which is thickest at the bow rather than an unsupported roller in a few inches of critical rig. Keep up the adventure.

Congratulations! I'm proud of you guys! Happy sailing~!

Yes!

You two have worked for every moment of enjoyment.

As soon as you mentioned the burger I am reminded of the Jimmy Buffet song Cheeseburger in Paradise. All over the world Jimmy Buffet plays in many ships at sea.

Thanks for shearing your adventures with us. I was a commercial fisherman out of Key west Fla. we always stayed out 10 to 15 days at a time. Being free takes a large amount of effort, to be satisfied is to know you have done well.

This is 0ne of the many channels i watch but seem to enjoy way better...

Have really enjoyed following you guys from your first building video. Now that you are sailing I wonder if you might post a map showing your progress each episode. You guys are an inspiration !

She’s number one the first Garret built there will always be small issues I bet next time you will check that fuse before waking Mr sleepless right much love always

Garrett and Ruth, Of course y'all aren't able to find any tacos in Mexico; there is a shortage, y'all have eaten practically every taco on earth...ha... OK, I eat my share as well; every day, while in the Houston and/,or the West Texas area's. Thank y'all for sharing. Cheers! Blue Skies. Faithfully, James

Thank you nice

Fun. You guys are sailing. Cool

Love your videos

I love you guys. You did what I wanted to do. Don't take me wrong, I built 52 foot ketch, launched 2005 still sailing , still beautiful , but only ever sailed home waters. Love love you

Thank God you kids made it through those storms. I couldn't even imagine how terrified you must have been. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and let's see some fishing, please?

Wow those jaws could use a good couple handfuls of tallow, talk about traditional.😙 Keep up the good work, I love you guys!!

Well done

Yippee…Go chase for that “Burger & Beer”👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎

Cold where you are, come on over to the Atlantic !...

❤ Thinking of you both!

I'm a little envious of you both. To have this kind of freedom, however the six years of graft, frustration and the land locking of one of the crew, "miss you Swab", not too jealous after all.

Whiskey & Cokes Wow what a treat. I like Irish whiskey myself goes with a lot of different things. Whiskey is goooood. Hope you stay for a month and get plenty of rest.

Saw you guys anchored out in Cabo San Lucas. You had a slip across from us in Marina Coral. We had flown down to Cabo to do some childcare. Enjoy! Far winds and following seas.

Excellent !!!!! the transition from building to SAILINNG is station to solidify. But Sailing to fixing will now be the new "norm' as in a fuse or anchor replacement. Which is all part of the DEAL of SAILING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only the Best of Wishes for You Two !!!!!!!!

Sailing is a rollercoaster of weather and things to fix …. oh, and awesome nature, fabulous sunrises and sunsets …. and new places to explore. Enjoy those burgers … cheers 🍻 🍺 🍺🍻 …. and hope that the wiring check reveals the source of the short that blew the fuze. 😊

Thanks for my weekly escape!

👍👍👍👍👍👍

I enjoyed that same full moon on a night xc ski, never had to turn out headlamps on. Life is good. That approach shot of Rediviva during the credits was $$$$

Valuable time to rest and reflect. Let the emotions go. Soon you will be energized and motivated again. Good company, tasty food and a few drinks to set the mood. Cheers.

Probably a good idea to make a removable cover for you LCD nav screen unit - UV light will degrade it and the case if it is continually exposed to sunlight. A cloth bag will do the job.

Good episode- I loved the happy ending. I could almost taste the beer and smell the tacos.

Great job 👍 Thanks for sharing 🙂

For times when sleep is necessary but elusive I find self hypnosis very useful ! It's a steady slow process of relaxation employing slow breathing and steady metered repetition of a few calming words which works every time, don't speak out loud just in your mind. I start by finding a comfortable position on my back with legs together, elbows tucked in and hands across my chest then take some slow deep breaths and begin with "Toes, toes it's time to sleep, time to relax, go to sleep". Repeat slowly 2 or 3 times then do it again with feet, and again with ankles, then calves, knees, thighs etc. Slowly working up through the body until you get to your back then switch to chest then go to fingers, hands,wrists etc up through shoulders neck, face and head. There is no rush, slow and steady is best, concentrate on one area at a time and put everything else out of your mind, don't even think of which part comes next, it is all about the here and now and being comfortable enough to get rest. This is an exercise in patience and intended to calm the body and mind and prepare for peaceful rest, when you start it may be beneficial to go very slow and repeat the phrase many times while concentrating on one small area like the feet, if you do this right you will begin to feel your feet actually responding and tingling warmly, as you continue up your legs they will begin to tingle too until your whole body feels like it is glowing. That's when I roll into a comfortable position and find the best sleep ever ! If you don't get it right first time start again, practice makes perfect and it gets easier the more you do it.

@donnakawana

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I must agree! I listen to a sleep hypnosis,an my autistic son listens to American indigenous flute music... It really helps ! I like what you said your right... ✌🏼💗😊

You guys deserve two beers , heres to having the times of your lives ... stay safe..

Thank you for sharing your adventure .

Love you guys and your videos. Thanks ;)

great stuff, just love it. well done you two.

Love you guys. Stay safe ♥️

Nice work! Thanks for the awesome video!

On my 5 year cruise to Polynesia via Central America, Ecuador and Gallapagoes, Marquesas, my wife and I did three hour watches through the night with liberties taken in daylight if we felt energetic enough to leave the off watch person to get more sleep. You still wear down, but 4 or more hours is too long when your alone on watch.😊

Beautiful ship and beautiful people!

It looks like you're getting the full experience with regards to weather, anchor issues and motor blips. Always finding a solution for each issue helps get you back into cruising mode. Just need to relearn to switch off and sleep 💤 enjoy 🏴‍☠️🍺

Just fantastic. i feel the relief for you

I find that your videos are to little now that means l enjoy them so much love you guys

Enjoyed your video you both looked shattered but relieved to have made it enjoy

awesome travels guys

Double check that fused circuits amp draw, so you can find the problem or put the correct size fuse in..

Glad you found some calm seas.

What about that GREEN COMET? Could you 2 see it?..You 2 have to be having a blast. I cannot even imagine do what youv2 love birds are doing. And especially a boat you 2 built on your own. Absolutely Outstanding. Well cannot wait for the next post....

Hey guys, great to see ya again. A commenter called you "real people". I could not agree more and Ruthie your story telling ability is unequaled. I've said before and repeat here, I hope someday you write. Love you guys. Stay safe.

@SaltandTar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dave!

love yall...

great adventure!

You should be fishing… omg. Yellowtail city is Cedros. I’ve done 6 day trips to fish that area. Put the jigs out!

Building to sailing ⛵ Yes !

you guys are great keep it coming LOL

Great you made it there. I remember coming into turtle bay at around 8 am after a 3 day passage and being so tire i slept through that day till the next morning. Sailing gives you a certain kind of tired that can only be experienced to be understood. TB is a great lil town and a good place to recharge. Carry on!

I've been in Bahia Tortuga when we had 40 mph off-shore winds and had to double anchor just to keep from getting blown out of the bay . Too rough to even go ashore . Great passage video !

can't wait to see were your at in that town....looks neat

Nice video

Have you guys thought of a cockpit with shade? The sun looks like it is hammering you. Be careful. 🤗

Great to see you guys really out there now!..She is indeed a very fine yacht ! I can’t help but wonder what it would be like for you to sail aboard a modern fiberglass boat , with aluminum mast and steel rigging, now that you’ve experienced the organic feel and sounds of yours… I assume it would be akin to a violinist who Is accustomed to the soft touch and sound of his instrument , then picking up and playing an electric guitar… Not to mention how that beautiful timber cabin must smell!…you deserve to fully enjoy the many fruits that your hard work and dedication bears. Cheers to you!

I'm thinking it would be prudent to get dive gear and certification in its use! You safety will be well enhanced if you do!! JIM

Love your videos!

@robertmiller3987

Жыл бұрын

@saltandtar.. Hi. Never heard of tele-gem. Is it secure? I think it wanted payment upon download? I guess i'm confused.

@robertmiller3987

Жыл бұрын

@saltandtar.. And I really do enjoy your videos, beyond most. I don't need a prize to watch!

Thank you for a great video, for sharing your thoughts and troubles (and not only pretty faces/places): as a sail boat owner my self (not my first one..), how I agree that after having some rather tough troubles, one jumps to the conclusion that the next trouble is a BIG one...... After encountering some troubles on mine, I nearly sold her recently (as in last week "recently"). The survey (ordered and paid for by the would be buyer) came back with very very minor repairs to be done and other wise a sailboat in prestine condition and very well built and engineered (according to the surveyor who stayed two days aboard+ haul out for inspection + sea trial). When time came to close the boat after following the surveyor in and out aboard "Tangwen", I was a bit sad to basically hand over the keys.... after a week thinking it over, the woud be buyer renounced, broke the purchase agreement and I think I might keep her after all. Once you know your boat (and you obviously know yours more than many), comes a time when confidence settles in but it does take some time........ thank you again fo sharing your experience

Melatonin a sleep vitamin - yes night night...

You need one of the 12v fridge/freezer coolers. Well worth every penny.

I certainly don't dwell on your mishaps but remember how I told you many episodes ago to chuck that engine away and get a reliable one with worldwide servicepoints.. Your beautiful boat is worth a backup

When assessing electrical problems there is a procedure for checking first things first and maintaining the order of inspections

Many of those small towns come alive after the sun sets.

Settling in through some sort of crisis - It's been like that for me every single time my life changed in some more or less significant way. Guess, your change was that you are now definitely off US soil and also not going to get more help from family. Congratulations for having finally arrived in your dream life.

I have to admit, I was getting ready to bail on the channel as you started sailing and not building. I am glad I didn't. I am more interested than ever, and can't wait for the next video. Thank you for sharing your genuine selves and awesome experiences with us all.

@SaltandTar

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Thank you so much for sticking around Tom! R

Fuses don't blow for no reason.

Its looking like a wise step would be to find times to add more skill to Ruths 'can do-skill list' even if this means finding months on end when every chance possible, Ruth adds to her repertory..up the mast, underneath the bost..setting and sailing off anchor, repairs & calculating navigation. Likely the skipper will find his sleep coming easier to find if there existed greater faith in crew being highly confident.

I was just thinking, after I helped building your boat, it's about time you baught me a beer. Gramps

Look after urselves guys. Health is all

I just watched "Transporter 2". At the beginning of the movie, it looks like your boat in the bay as he drives across the bridge.

Nice job on filming and music