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Very well done ! This reminded me of when I was between 10 till 16 years old. Our parents had a sail boat on the lake. No engine. If the wind was wrong you had to push and pull, use ropes and the reap hook, and all you needed to get on your way. There were people who paddled 20, 30 maybe 50 meters before they hoisted the sails to be safe out of the harbor. When they came back this went the same way in return. I never ever needed to do that. My father learned me from day one how to it. How to read the wind, make use of it. It could be chaotic and noisy with a lot of sail flapping around. And it never went wrong. We pushed the boat out of the berth and pushed it around with the reap hook and we were off sailing. Within a few weeks I did this solo. It was so satisfying do be able to do such things. Best memories with my father.
The water is cold as f#ck.
nice mate
beautiful video!
Try that single handed with the wind blowing you away from the dock. Its easy to dock with little to no wind.
And then here i come behind him in my 25 footer smashing into the dock 50 times before i get it right XD
Why the zip ties on the water strainer bowls?
Only $2.2 million ........ bargain!
25 gallons per hour fuel burn per engine holy shit
What boat is this?
Prestige 590S It’s actually available for sale right now www.springbrookmarina.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-2021-Prestige-Boat-590S-Sport-Fly-Spring-Brook-Marina-Yacht-Sales-13956349?ref=list
@@ElevateYacht omg yay thx for the help ❤️ love ur channel btw
You did a great job very nice work. I know that’s not easy to do. That’s tough to park boat because when the wind blows it moves and it’s very hard and very easy to crash that too, but that’s good that you have all that electronic stuff that boat that makes a hell of a lot easier.
I would move it to a proper slip. That’s too big and it’s more money too cause you have to pay for that extra room. You know if it was me, I would move it to the size of the boat slip.
if you own a white boat, waxing is throwing money down the drain, it doesn't show if it's waxed....colored ones are another matter
Wax or ceramic or any other protective coding is less about the showing and more about actually protecting the gelcoat from the elements. Gelcoat is porous and becomes oxidized quickly when unprotected.
What makes u think I have almost an hour to waste watching your video. Do it 10 minutes or don’t do it
Great video.
@elevateYachts: so how would you rate the X60 as a family vessel in the 60 feet class versus other competitors? what didn’t you like ? what’s your favorite 60 feet yacht for a family to recommend ? Best Regards, Martin
Great questions! First of all, the X60 was a home run by Prestige. Aside from this video, I took my family and another family out on this boat for a full day on the water with kids and it was a great entertainer. Unique, smart design features, great layout. Love: bow seating, huge flybridge, beach club, helm door and the two large sliding glass doors. So-So: small crew quarters, docking starboard side takes a little prep due to removed side deck but I get the value of removing that side deck. Prestige did a great job in evolving the X-Line, revolutionizing the interior/exterior space allotment and improved the fit and finish. Aside from this, personally my favorite is the Sirena 58. 17’7” beam on a 60’ boat is massive and give so much more entertaining space. Killer layout. CE A category rated for full ocean going capability. I’ve gone a few videos on this model and other Sirenas. Sounds like some fairly dialed in questions that I’d be happy to dig into further with you on a private call or email. I’ve spent tons of time on both the X60 and Sirena 58 and happy to chat through any further questions and experiences. Email any time to set something up - [email protected] Cheers!
I never even considered visiting the mid west until I saw Saugatuck. I'm from 'The Hamptons' if you want to call it that. It's over crowded and over priced now. Saugatuck looked quaint, familiar and 'coastal'. Very cool video!
Mackinac bridge is #27 in the world
Love your job.
I do too! Twist my arm to be on boats daily 🤷🏼♂️
Were you using the Windy App?
Love the Windy app
you should never tie off to a cleat going thru a lock, i've been thru every lock on the Mississippi and more, if the bollord sticks it'll hang your boat, i've seen it happen. but a good video tho.
Very good insight! I can see what you’re saying about a bollard sticking. I have been through hundreds of locks and not seen that happen but if it does, you’re absolutely right you need to be prepared. Great input. Thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers!
Love your complete and thorough reviews... 👍
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words!
@elevate yacht.- you mentioned the boat is brand new. Is there break-in procedures that need to be done before you hammer down across the lake? Great video I appreciate your feedback. Be safe.
I live in Gibraltar Michigan. Lol I probably saw you guys
That is amazing! I would have to have joystick dock made, and every other hill I could get to do something like that and you make it look so easy! Good job!
Dock mate, and every other skill I could get!
I am very sorry to tell you that the docking lines should of been tied to the railing in a way it is easy for people at dock can grab them . Also loose docking lines can easily go overboard and get into the propeller ??????
Bob Ross of docking.
Ya no survey from the owner no deal As a buyer if you can’t understand a survey you shouldn’t be buying a boat There expensive to own there even more expensive to use
Thanks for the vid, our daughter just got a 2004 Bayliner 2655 and the water smelled so bad like sulphur as we ran faucet. it's a 30 gallon tank and I can see on port side of stern in engine well. Going to look for a filter and clean and fill multiple times with bleach and rinse till clean so we can use for at least washing hands on boat and for toilet. I may even remove tank if possible and hit the inside with a pressure washer.
Glad the video helped! Definitely sounds to me like old water sat in the tank too long. Open all faucets and showers and let all the water drain out, then pour half cup or more of bleach into the tank, stick a hose in and continue to rinse out the faucets and tank. You may have to do this a few times. Thanks for watching!
You're using the bow and stern thrusters wrong, you should engage them for a few seconds instead of a click
Do you have skin cancer on your hands?
It’s called Vitiligo. It’s an autoimmune disorder that causes skin pigments to lose their color.
Great clear explanation, thank you!
Not many days of calm water on the Great Lakes
Big swell in a small boat make you feel like a fly that landed in a beer at a dance party
Holland Michigan? Wow. That is where my Roamer Yacht was built. (Looong time ago) Big feature, to me, was the steel transom that had compound curvatures formed by explosives. Still nice to look at the ones that have survived, online. Thank you for this video!
Nice... well done
There are Boats of All Kinds. From Tiny Paddle Boats & Jet Skis to Small SailBoats, Speed Boats, and Pontoon boats, then up to medium size vessels like yachts and other boats, then up to commercial passenger vessels, and finally to the large lake Freighters which are the Symbols and Icons of the Great Lakes.
Curious what cruise speed was, cruise RPM, and what diesels that boat has
The exact vessel in the video has Cummins 670hp engines but all newer Sirena 58s have Volvo 900hp. Shaft drive. Cruise on Volvo 900s is between 20-24kts at 2000-2200rpm
So when the yacht is cruising, is it common to leave the generator running?
Personal preference but running the generator allows use of heat/ac, power to larger systems, battery chargers and also powers seakeeper, so depending on the day and conditions, the generator can be very useful.
Have you ever thought of launching your own merch? I would definitely buy something like that
I actually have but always figured no one would care haha. Let’s take a poll! What would you want?
@@ElevateYacht I'd buy a zip hoodie with your logo and channel name on the back. I would actually really love that man 🤙
Grew up in Northern Mi and got to boat Lake Huron and Lake Michigan with my dad in our 32ft Chris Craft. Have gotten to visit Presque Isle, Bay harbor and all the surrounding harbors. Great video. Brought back a lot of good memories
That’s so cool to hear! Memories from growing up on the water are the best! So glad I could help bring some of those back. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your story! Cheers!
I really enjoyed this video and didn't realize that the Great Lakes had so many harbors. Can you tell me what the typical maximum length yacht most of these harbors can accommodate?
Glad the video was able to shed some light on cruising in our neck of the woods! It’s safe to say anything in the mid 50s or less shouldn’t have a problem fitting in most harbors. Sure there may be a few spots that have very limited slips/availability for larger vessels but with a little planning and research, anyone with a larger vessel shouldn’t have any issues either. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Looks like a great time! Great to see your video pop up!
Hope you’re doing great!
How does one afford these boats?
Are there any overnight slips available on the river?
Hey Dan, I would like you to do a video on trim tabs what their purposes and how it affects boating!
You said coming into the harbor there was the airport! Does that airport still exist?
It does not exist any longer. It used to be called Meigs Field and was a great little executive airport but back in 2003 it was demolished overnight by the then mayor. Crazy story but it’s now a cool nature preserve and concert venue.
Thanks for another great video! Excited for this boating season!
Wow, someone had to much caffeine before filming :)
The boat runs on diesel, I run on caffeine 🤷🏼♂️