So great to see all the changes to the yacht. The crew did an amazing job getting it all done in short amount of time. Now it’s time to get the winter Caribbean season underway. 🛥️🥂

@maxmuster3440

7 ай бұрын

Great Videos! Quick question: Why couldn’t you use the engines in the beginning at the maneuver in the harbour and had to rely on the tug drivers?

@MrDinoooooo

7 ай бұрын

​​@@maxmuster3440cause if the timeline adds up there was work done on the engines/gearbox so these were not running.

@randyjude8346

7 ай бұрын

​@@MrDinooooooI would also assume this. They really did crunch to get months worth of work in weeks

Amazed how well run this yacht is. The owner doesn't scrimp on maintenance, repairs and upgrades.

@colonelklink2164

7 ай бұрын

I know this would never happen because obviously they have every reason to be discrete and preserve their privacy, but wouldn't it be fascinating to hear from the owners themselves and gain at least a glimmer of an insight into their experience owning this magnificent property and how they've come to entrust it to this consummately professional crew?

@JohnNewton-ev8ch

7 ай бұрын

In for a penny, in for a pound

@danb8877

7 ай бұрын

there's a reason they say that the cost of maintaining a vessel is between 10-20 percent of its purchase price yearly. the owner doesn't charter to make money. he charters so he can spend 6 weeks a year on his boat and it costs him nothing to do so. the charters pay for the crew and maintenance. by not continuously updating and fixing things immediately you are just kicking the can down the road. they say the 2 happiest days of boat ownership are the day you buy it and the day you sell it. this boat will need to be sold one day. it makes it a hell of a lot easier to sell a boat if it has been looked after well its entire life and believe it or not whether it has been used consistently. a boat that doesn't go to see is a boat that's rotting away in a marina. some boats become marina queens and the costs are the same whether or not the boat runs or not, its just the engines and all mechanical systems are not made to not be used.

@tonydownunder5703

4 ай бұрын

The yacht is how the owner laundries he’s money 💰 💰💰💰💰 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I just had to put my two bobs in 😂😂

I'm honestly impressed how much of the shipyard work is done by the crew itself!

@helio_afonso

7 ай бұрын

Me too!

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

We try to do as much as we can ourselves. Only getting in outside contractors when specialty skills or tools are required. 🛥🥂

I spent a week on Antigua some years ago. I asked the guide about the houses between the airport and resort looking so shabby, and she said they don't bother going super flash as they have to regularly repair after big storms. She also pointed out the houses mostly had some nice cars parked outside, so not to worry about the locals because they were doing OK. My other big memory was the man who patrolled the resort at night carrying a shotgun. I asked why he needed the gun and he said it was for cows that roam onto the grounds. Yeah, right! Anyway, Loon is looking super sweet after the refurb, and goodness knows what it all must have cost? Especially the Bridge update. I've already seen the new tender video, and that's dream boat all by itself. Paul had the throttles pegged with all 1700hp pushing the boat to 50MPH. Google tells me that was using 560 litres of fuel per hour, and Paul must have been a good half hour at WOT. That must be a couple thousand dollars in fuel cost!

I love how proud the crew is of the yacht and of its improvements

Welcome to the new Loonatics. Nice to see yet another Aussie on board.

She's looking good. Captain Paul heaves a huge sign of relief when the tug men got Loon back in her slip. Nice to meet the new crew members. The Loon sense of humour is there too 😊

Alex showing off the bridge 😎 think we will have to get into that engine room and give the tour next time 😂

The guy at the end who was actually shy, I like him.

As a South Australian I was a buzz to see Aussies on your amazing vessel. I've enjoyed all of your presentations tremendously. Thanks very much and as per the norm I'll look forward to your next presentation. Kind regards

@jessice293

3 ай бұрын

Yes! From NSW myself and the Aussie presence keeps me coming back :)

Vibes are high let’s go carribean season !!!🎉

Thought engineering would fill us in on what it took to get the main engine restarted. There was mention of a high pressure fuel pump when it shutdown at sea. Otherwise, it's amazing how much was done to the ship. Looking forward to more video...

The Loon is an amazing Super Yacht and her crew work's together so well that you can see the pride that each member has of her. Absolutely Special ❤

damn boats are so hard to maintain ! they were maintaining a lot before the upgrade and still needed changes. huge respect to the whole team!

Great job the boat looks amazing and the new signage looks amazing. We look forward to meeting the other 2 crew members. Tristian is doing a great job and look forward to seeing more of him. The engineer’s deserve a call out also well done in getting the work done. A cool video would be seeing the new crew learning to kite on how easy it is 😩

Great video welcome back Capt Paul. Blair great you had a good vacation. You forgot to mention the engine that broke down on journey to Florida crossing Atlantic. Will be nice to meet all new crew. looking forward to next video

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Thank you great to be back, I honestly miss the crew and the boat when away. We had a great vacation in Australia and now it’s time to get back to work. The engine repair is featured in this Sundays video as we leave Florida. Thanks for watching 🛥️🥂

Welcome back to you all, I am looking forward to new trips. All of the upgrades look fantastic.

She’s looking great! Good job to all the crew that did the yard period 🤍

Yay! We’re almost in Antigua 😍

Great video guys! Some really cool updates I am sure they will work out nicely! I will stay tuned!

Great job everyone 🎉Thanks for sharing 😊

Lovely to meet all the crew and see a little of the personalities.... great video ... Enjoy the Med

What a great bunch of people to know love you guys

We love ❤ your new gearbox Chief Engineer Alex.

Really stoked about the Caribbean season 🤩

Really impressive on all fronts! Amazed at how much maintenance work the crew does. Strong work boys and girls! 💪👍

Great video Blair, nice to meet the new crew and see the upgrades! The bridge changes look really good.

You all have been busy! Changes looking good. Can’t wait to see the Bahamas!! I’m sure it’s very different from the Med!! Thanks for the great tour, Blair, and looking forward to what comes next!

I am fascinated by all that goes on with the boat and crew. Thank you for sharing these videos.

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

We love making them ! Thanks for your support

Awesome to see Captain Paul back

Was hoping for an engine update. Must be fixed by now. Did you get the spare? I'm in my 36th year of maintenance. So engine updates are so cool. CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW SEASON!!

@Dantt82

7 ай бұрын

More info on that gearbox repair would be excellent too!

Letss go!!!!!

(Ok Cory... and cousin Captain Paul lol )... Looking forward to this seasons vlogs. Great to see the yacht with its upgrades and maintenance and the crew all refreshed and looking great! Welcome to the new peeps. Time to enjoy a new place!!

Loved the video, the new bridge layout looks great clean unobstructed view now from the moment you enter the door to the bridge. Would possibly like to see more of the engine room operation / as an ex mechanical engineer I still enjoy getting to know how all the oily bits work along with the piping & cross pumping. Both engines up & running 😊 safe & happy cruising for the season to you all .

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

So happy with the way the bridge turned out 😁

Great to see the Aussies! The use of the NZ flag instead of the Australian flag when introducing Corey made me laugh. FYI the Australian flag looks like this 🇦🇺 not this 🇳🇿

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha Blair 🤦‍♂️

@MishaElla94

7 ай бұрын

@@motoryachtloon It's ok Blair, New Zealand is practically reaalllllyyy south east Australia anyway! (Or we're northwest NZ....)

@tomriley5790

7 ай бұрын

Kiwi takeover :-)!

@jasemnz

7 ай бұрын

Many Kiwi's refer to Australia as West Island.

Loved the video! The crew seems to gel so well. ❤

Welcome back Paul!!

It’s so great to see more Aussies 😎🇦🇺😎

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

We now have 4 Aussies onboard.. 🇦🇺

Great stuff! Congrats

I've done a similar road trip to Courtney in Colorado / Utah. Magical places.

Corey, Sunshine Coast...yaaaay! Me too. ❤🇦🇺

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺

Costco receipts posted on corkboard, I approve! We love ship size purchases!

Massive changes!!

So many amazing improvements; you men work hard to keep Loon at her best, and better all the time; a credit to each one of you!

HCB Chase boat looking sweat, Great work on the boat

Loved the video!!!!

I love you Alex! ❤️❤️❤️

very sympathetic crew 👍

ship looks great welcome to the new crew

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Thank you !

Sweet looking tugs!

Love your content!!

Tristan is awesome, more please!

Looking forward to new winter season videos. Greetings from Croatia where winter is really coming.

@moo make sure to swing by Barbuda as well. The beaches are wayy too beautiful

Great Review ….

This crossing was amazing to see. Just one thing was missing. Captain Paul. It was so good to see you back and the other's that were on vacation. 🩷

If I ever get the chance to take a yacht vacation I wanna go with Paul and the Loon crew on one of the Loons. 🎉❤🎉

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

We're ready when you are 😁

Good video again. Would like if you did one on a day from guests point of view what they eat, get up to etc if they allow you to film that is.

Love the video - thank you. How many of the original crew from earlier on in the year are still on the yacht? Many thanks Daz

Great video. I sure hope Paige is coming back.

19:53 Corey QUEENSLANDER 😎

Looks like you did a upgrade to the Loon logo on the stern and it looks great.

8:01 Cooper 🤣

Nothing like sunbathing below a 10cm and 3cm furuno rardar!

would love to see some online courses made from you guys. Most of us that work in smaller boats don’t have the opportunity to access this kind of experience. Cheers

If I stand next to this beauty I’ll flip out, if I get to touch it I’ll faint, and if I get to ride it I will feel at peace because I know I died and went straight to heaven.. just cruising.

5:24 I thought that those panels that hung down from the ceiling completely blocked the forward view and I’m so glad that they are gone!

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

We love the new bridge 😃

Bloody freaking legends 👏 full sending never lifting 😏🤙mobbin deep 🙌 have a good weekend loon crew will there be a video out Sunday btw

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Full sending 🤙

Looks awesome without the domes. Years ago I did a bareboat sail around the BVI out of Fat Hogs Bay. It didn’t seem to matter how far we anchored off any island the nighttime mosquitoes were horrible. How do you keep your guests from feeding the mosquitoes?

I did my first Antigua Boat Show in 1986. I was such a skinny teenager, in my new crisp whites, looked like a Stick-Insect that had fallen into some Tipex. 😋

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Haha the show has changed a little since then. Its always a fun show for guests and crew 🤙

@fishtigua

7 ай бұрын

@@motoryachtloon As you look out at Falmouth Harbour, on the right is the point. That's where Mum & Dad lived for 30 years. Before that they founded Slipway and we lived on that cliff overlooking English Harbour. My aunt Norma was the yacht-broker at Nicholsons in Dockyard.

I love how the tug is struggling on the bow. No wonder Paul is a bit skittish!

great video again! Could I ask what kind of sewage treatment unit you have installed?

Love all the ''LOONS'', such a great togetherness. Did Alex get the HP fuel pump replaced on the engine that failed on the way over from Gibralter? Surprised there was no mention of that. Keep up the amazing work and enjoy Antigua.

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Its coming in a future episode as we cruise from FL to Antigua.. 🤙

they had a dramatic engine failure due to a suspected high pressure fuel pump problem; they spent weeks in ship yard but never mentioned fixing it!

Another great video team Loon, thanks! Why is the decision made to use tugs instead of moving the yacht under her own steam?

Just saw you guys get into Falmouth. Looking good 🤙

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

hi 👋

@jimmymilne6065

7 ай бұрын

@@motoryachtloon 💀

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi……go Cory !!!

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

We now have 4 Aussies on the crew! catching up to the Saffas 🇦🇺

Would be interesting to see the budget that you have spent on the rebuild

Can we just say that Alex and Corey look like doppelgangers, minus the beard! And is anyone else gonna mention the NZ flag for an Aussie haha. Got excited for a sec as I thought it was a kiwi joining the crew 😂

Loons looking great. What about the engine issue from the crossing? All good I’m assuming?

I love the fact that your cabins have room for a proper desk. Do all the crew cabins on Loon have a spot where someone can sit with a laptop?

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

The crew cabins are amazing on Loon. All cabins have a desk to work, their own bathroom, and lots of room. We are very spoilt 😎

Starlink has changed everything

@motoryachtloon

4 ай бұрын

It’s a total game changer and has allowed us to do things like this YT channel now.

Miss you Capt. How was your vacation? Are the other crew members back as well?

Another good one guys! How did the repair of the Fuel pump on the one main engine that failed at the end of the crossing?

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

its coming in a future episode as we cruise from FL to Antigua.. 🤙

Make The Trip To St. Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨

I saw one other person comment, but what happened to the engine during the crossing? is it already fixed and what did it (will it) take to fix it?

I wish I could work on this boat 😢

😊

What are the roles of a Bosun, Purser and why are the ETO and first officers rotational?

What kind of internet speeds do you get with Starlink?

Where are your engine and generator exhausts? Under water? Big silencers / mufflers, it seems.

Does the Loon have a lift between decks for guests?

are you coming to the cayman Islands this season

Will Antigua be your home base in the Caribbean or do you move around? Also was just curious how you manage the passport/visa situation while in the ship yard? Is the crew free to come and go in and out of the ship yard?

20:20 Corey... Have I understood that correctly? I go diving and shoot lion fish? Could you explain this?

gave Corey a NZ flag lol saw those red stars

@motoryachtloon

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha , he’s stuck between which one he wants to be 😉😂

I really enjoy the crew interviews. However, you didn't interview Franco. Is he camera shy? I was also trying to follow the crew bios on your website and there were several whom you didn't interview. Plus you interviewed Alex, but he's not featured on the website. I find I'm getting invested in M/Y Loon and her crew so I enjoy reading about the various crew members and where they're from. Do the Croatians feel left out on jokes due to all the South Africans on board? Again, thanks for producing this incredibly interesting vlog. I look forward to each of your new episodes showing what life is like onboard a super yacht!

It's a shame there isn't a better forward area for seating whilst underway or whilst stern to in the Med

What has happened to the old crew? Have Henro, Lauren and others left Loon to go onto bigger and better things or are they just on holiday temporarily?

Blair you did Corey dirty by using the NZ flag next to his name when he's an Aussie lad, and even better a QLDer!