We left our boat in the TROPICS! ☀️ Here's what happened to it... (Ep 298)

After six weeks of relaxation and enjoying the mountains of Montana, we’re back to the boat: just the two of us! We’ve got a bit of work to do—we also go over the upgrades and repairs made while we were gone—and then we put Zatara back into the water! 💦

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Happy Sailing!
Renee & the Z-Crew
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Music In This Video:

Done deal no? by Harry Edvino

Music by Finn Whitaker:
Cactus
Spain
Sultans
Hippoie drip 2

00:00 We made it back to the boat!
01:14 Keith install props
01:44 repairs/upgrades done on boat while we were gone
01:52 sealed up all emergency escape hatches
02:05 Added shelves, raw water intake & drain for AC units
03:25 installed thru-hull for 2nd water maker
03:38 replaced all cutlass bearings
03:49 both rudders rebuilt
04:10 mounted carbon fiber rub rail
06:21 replaced keel cooler zincs
08:55 replace American flag
07:47 assess & clean mold
13:54 SPLASH the boat!

#emptynest

[TheJenni]

Love the kids but You both have always been the stars of the show, can't get rid of us that easily!

[southernboi]

Renee don’t be silly. Nobody’s gonna stop watching you are the heart and soul and the narrating voice we all love

[murrayspiffy]

I have been with you every episode from the monohull beginning. Thanks to Zatara - I have sailed around the world - and know much more about sailing than I have a right to know. Keith is my favorite superhero. The dude has brains and money - and a kiss my grits attitude - and has the ability to tear up when tearing up is the best way of saying "I love You" to his family. I'm looking forward to this next chapter. (By the way - Keith has inspired me into a weight loss phase as well - and I will measure my loss against his - and try and keep up during the coming months.)

[NunYaBizNus]

I’m 62 years young and I absolutely love Finn’s channel!! You all are amazing parents and have raised your kids right so everyone of them will do wonderful in life no matter what they do!! Love the ZATARA family!! So nice seeing you 2 keep going and doing what you love! God bless from Oklahoma!

[davidstrickland]

Don’t worry Renee and Keith. We love the show and tune in every week. Please don’t stop filming the show!!!

[rabhoo]

Renee you and your husband are the best example of parents i have ever witnessed in my lifetime .Believe me I know how much effort it takes, we’ll done you, you should be very proud.And thanks for taking us along

[BJ-xsnp]

Congratulations Keith and Renee! YOU DID IT!! The kids were raised to be productive adults, and the home was back in the water. You are never without family, remember kids will come home repeatedly, and your online family is with you wherever you go! You have new adventures and an exciting life ahead of you now. New memories, new people to meet, and places to go. This is a big world, as you know, there are still plenty of places to visit.

[rnupnorthbrrrsm]

You’re silly Renee, of course we’ll keep watching !!!! Yes we miss the kids but personally, I think they’ll be back for bits of time !
Happy everything went well and your back on the water…..looking forward to this next season of life !
Blessings

[davidpaddock]

Exciting to see what’s coming.

Have no fear guys…your true followers will stick by you both always.

❤️🇦🇺

[joshsavage]

I can tell that you both have spent your life in service to your kids and I can imagine how difficult it must be to feel that shift as they become independent. Their transition to independence is a testament to the great job you and Keith did. The good news is, hopefully you will soon have grandkids that will repurpose that service at some point. I do not agree with you and Keith on all things (such as some political things) but I have never related more to two people in so many ways. I hope to be half the parent and mentor to my children that you two are someday (and I'm already a parent, just need to get better at it). Thank you for continuing to show us your journey. I learn a lot of small life lessons from the wisdom you and Keith provide.

[miriamortiz]

I'm a 70 years young grandma and I've been watching since the beginning, with all the kids aboard... been a empty nester myself, although now I've been taking care of my Mami for the past 10 years. Promise I will continue watching every week!!! BTW, I am and I live in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico

[Dahliawoman]

The new opening makes me giggle! So happy you are back!

[NJ-Cathie]

Keith is amazing with all the mechanics on the boat. ⛵️ I totally understand why you sealed the escape hatches after watching the Wynns epic fail when the escape hatch flew off.

[TheRandomView]

Anytime I'm laying in bed and a huge party is happening nearby, rather than be frustrated by the noise, I try to celebrate that friends and family are connecting and that makes me smile.

[macktravels]

Keith works his tail off. I am not sure I would go out to sea on a boat, but if I did, I would trust someone like Keith as my Captain. Big Kudos.

[thatguy-xd]

Came to watch about boat life, stayed because of Keith's wisdom. Will never stop watching!

[CHICOB]

Renee & Keith, I have been watching you guys since the start. I was the desk sergeant at my police department when you guys started your journey and now I’m retired and I have continued to watch you guys every week. I have always said that Keith is my “spirit animal”. I tend do the same things around my house that Keith does around the boat. I love having my daughter and son-in-law and the grand kids living with me and the wife. Look forward to hearing how the kids are doing from time to time. God bless y’all. See you next week!

[CaptainPeterRMiller]

My friends Renée and Keith. I'm so happy to see you both back at the boat. I just thrilled with Montana and you can take me there again, but we're back on the hard with the Zee Team. I'm loving the tech round up and Cap'n Keith doing his amazing stuff, with the Ace Camerawoman giving us the hi-def eye full. Keep it up Zatara and Godspeed. I love you.❤❤❤😂

[fayepotts]

I have to say, tears came when I saw you and Keith on the water.
I miss the kids so much, I can only imagine how you both must be feeling.
Can’t wait to see the adjustments that has to be made without them. Love you both, be safe and count on your boat families on the water. 🙏🏻💕🇺🇸

[vmari-phD]

Great work on the boat. Your Montana base is great too. I have family (Mother's side) that migrated to Montana and Alaska. My cousin is a retired Green Beret that still resides up in Montana. My mom's brother Steve left Northern MN and her brother George both went West. I cannot tell you how we sailed those lakes in Northern MN when I was a kid. So, now, watching you and your family, living the dream. Great channel