We're Taking A Break From Sailing... It's Too Dangerous Here

We've learned some valuable lessons during our last two cruising seasons, so we're quitting sailing... it's too dangerous here. In this video, we're sharing those insights and showing how we prepare to leave our boat for a few months. We're currently in Grenada, and it's haul-out day at Spice Island Marine to address some serious major boat issues.

As we prep to leave, the boat's a mess, and we're juggling multiple boat projects. This includes addressing our transmission issues and packing everything up for an extended time away, which makes us nervous considering the weather patterns we have already experienced this hurricane season.

In this video:
0:00 We're quitting sailing
2:10 Haul out day
4:15 Preparing to leave for a while
7:25 All kinds of emotions
11:00 Prepping the galley
12:50 Cleaning projects
16:12 Spice Island Marine is the best!
17:16 Time to leave
19:30 Back in Florida!
20:30 We're on a mission!

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Cole and Emily Crews are a husband-wife duo who have taken a bold step away from traditional careers and societal norms, instead choosing to embrace life as captains, entrepreneurs, and content creators. They have wholeheartedly embraced a nomadic lifestyle, sailing aboard their catamaran and capturing the essence of their travels through captivating content. As The Adventure Crews, their mission is to inspire others to break free from societal constraints and chart their own course towards a purposeful and sustainable existence. Join them as they defy the odds and prove that life's greatest adventures lie beyond the beaten path.

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[freedomwanderer]

Maintenance is part of owning anything, cars, houses, boats. Great job guys.

[bamabldr]

Guys
I got my 2012 Traverse in 2020 for $9995. AT Terry Thompson Chevy in Daphne, Alabama with less than 75 miles so the Equinox is great but my life isn't really good right now.
I have faith as well and God Bless yall!
My Traverse is now paid for with 1 leak and running strong!
-Cliff
Fairhope, Alabama USA 🇺🇸

[HeidiandFranny]

Hi guys! We got our port clutch rebuilt as well. Getting it out and in isn't that bad but the rebuild can be tricky and requires a machine shop with presses. A great test you can do when on the hard is to lock in forward and reverse and try to turn the prop if it turns your clutch is bad. Also, when you do your saildrive maintenance look for brass and metal at the drain plug. If a finger dab is sparkly that is another sign. It is a bit expensive but you'll be so happy with them working well next time out. Enjoy your time away. I hope we can catch up with you at some point. Safe travels.

[Luke]

Welcome back to FL! This was an interesting episode. Have a great week.

[martinmontero]

Come back soon to D.R. there's still so much to see. 😊

[iCitizenTube]

22 min into this and i still dont know what is “too dangerous out there” click bait for an intensely boring video.

[marylouwebster]

Welcome back to FL. Enjoy your next 3 months.
Glad you didn’t go with the Buick. Was happy to hear you will continue your videos before heading back to the Caribbean. Good luck with your repairs. Thanks for sharing❗️

[Kerryday]

I'm so glad you didn't go for the Buick that guy seemed shady. Enjoy your Chevy and back on land. God bless you both!! 😊

[wayofthewarlock]

Hello! My wife and I have been watching your videos for a couple months. We are booking a charter in the Abacos on a Leopard 42 thanks to you guys. 😃. We just saw in one of your videos and Emily said “ how to convince your wife”…my wife is all in and she wanted me to ask you “how to convince my husband?”. 😃. Great videos guys.

[cynthiasumpter]

Great news.. it is dangerous out there, , learning experience for us .. watching 👍🏾💦👍🏾

[Offthehooksailing]

We had shifting issues on our Helia, lasted a year. Just before tearing apart the transmissions a Mx guy at wanted to look at our props, which where a year old. Coincidence, they were taking too large a bite in reverse and prevented us shifting back into neutral. FYI. Something to check. Great job out there, to see a young couple doing this lifestyle is an inspiration. Maybe we will see you out there!

[dvfrf]

Hey y'all, I met you in Palmetto before you shoved off. How is it traveling to new countries with your dog? Dan

[dwyernr]

All the best to you guys as you sort through your next steps. Hope our paths cross at some point! Keep on smiling!

[geniksonthego]

I used to have a 2011 Equinox LT, i loved it.

[SailingRoam]

Highly recommend replacing the shower sump box with a whale pump. Works great and NO MORE SUMP!

[rainfinger]

Great video! Next summer you should sail to Spanish Waters, Curacao. Life is good, during hurricane season with a dedicated community of cruisers.

[BondSailing]

Soooo many questions!!! Really appreciate your sharing closing up boat. Ours is closed up now and in projects. Why Stuart? Might DM you as we grew up in Martin County and headed back soon to prepare to sail this winter. Enjoy life back in US!

[geniksonthego]

Lol bathtub with my kidneys cut out. You crack me up!

[Sara.Josefine]

14:21 we clean ours out after every use and have never had a problem with it stinking 🙈