Living on a Self-Sufficient Sailboat for 10 Years + FULL TOUR
Brian and Karin Trautman have been living on a sailboat for 10 years, and their boat is set up so they can be off the grid in remote places for months at a time with solar and wind power providing electricity, a water maker that turns salt water into fresh water, multiple freezers and loads of storage space for food, and even a small washing machine on board!
They've sailed SV Delos - a 53' sloop rig ketch - 83,000 nautical miles which is the equivalent of circling the earth at the equator more than 3 times. Their latest adventures include sailing as a family with their 6-month baby, Sierra, and outfitting the boat with a heater so they can explore the Arctic this summer after several years in the Tropics.
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Set this is something we have been interested in. not to be nosy but could you give me an idea of how much your boat costs before And after your off the grid upgrades?
Is this vessel a Van de Stadt design?
Time to pull your boat in a remodel it for the baby it needs a baby room and open space
Do yall not like people also good idea while covid 19 is going on
You should have new baby gate all around the boat for the baby they grow fast
This is incredible
you guys went Seixal Portugal in 2016 if I'm not wrong
Actually, the best video I’ve ever seen before
Hol up, did she just say they ate cats? O
One of the cutest babies i have ever seen.
Hello Brian and Karin, I think you have a very well outfitted boat. I can't think of anything more that would be needed for a more comfortable cruise. Your beautiful daughter will have the most adventurous time growing up. I envy your life style up to the point you said that you intend to sail to Alaska. In the winter it is too cold and in the summer there are too many bugs. Best wishes
Lovely and beautiful, thanks for sharing it.... Hope to meet you guys soon
Hi from indonesia, the shotouted country🥺
Thats my dream!
I wish I was healthy enough to even consider doing something like this. To disconnect yourself from everyone any time, nothing holding you in one place, no ancher.
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Great video thanks for sharing. Very detailed hope to be in your position one day. Lots of prep work it looks like. One question where did you get that super great antenna???
I've been binge watching SV Delos for weeks now, what an adventure!
How do they afford it?
Patreon. They have 2,200+ Patrons.
Looks like they are set when the ice caps melt.
I conclude that I will never be able to live such a life, and so I shall live vicariously through your videos!
16:48 Hindu God Hanuman.
I really wanna meet them in life. Interview some important life saving informations. Congratulations for making this far at the sea too
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Omg how awesome
I'm live in Boston mass USA .I'm curious about what all those photos are on the wall behind you.awsome living!!!!
At first I was like, you guys are insane for doing this with a baby! But then I saw how efficient and organized you both are and how you've carefully thought about everything, how cozy you've made the Delos not just for Sierra but for yourselves as well. I also like how you complement one another. Brian, you sound all business and Karin is hilarious. You're all amazing! I seriously can't remember being this jealous of anyone. Stay blessed!
Do you guys ever get sick? Your immune system probably doesn't exist. P.S. She'd be knocked up every 9months
Did I hear that right? You ate cats for a month?
Cans
why?
Greatest survival equipment: HOT WIFE
So jealous... I have a secret desire to be a pirate 😁
thank you, very interesting!
That would be a PITA to live on there Especially with a kid I hope your on birth control now
Geezzz how many thongs do you need?
So your pollutin the ocean with your 💩💩💩💩
@BLACK face Hardon You write like you flunked out of high school. Do you know the difference between "your" and "you're"? No one who has a STEM degree writes like a 9th grader.
@operator0 i work part time at sea world sht4brains In Florida
@BLACK face Hardon You are not a biologist, and I wasn't born yesterday.
@operator0 im a biologist btw
@operator0 LoL Thats differant Sea animals are differant
Trust me when Armageddon gets here you're not gonna be talkn to anyone You're gonna be dead
That kitchen is bigger then mine
Ya no thanks Keep it
16:49 you believe in Hinduism 🙏 ❤️
He took self teaching to another level. Some to learn from
is delos the baby?
is that her baby?
Okay, so man buys sailing yacht. Man gets bored sailing alone or with friends. So one day while at port he meets a gorgeous woman, and asks her if she'd like to go sailing for the weekend. So far, I'm following this. Then, after a weekend on the water, she decides to what? Marry him? Have a child with him...and raise said child on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean? This is like something out of a dream! The real story here is not the sailing, but the relationship itself. Who are these people and what planet are they from? Wow. Keep the videos coming!
its kinda not really self sufficient you do still dock and fill up on goods fuel repairs consumables sundries vs $$$ you got in a bank acct somewhere to buy this stuff or do you trade beads and clamshells to pay the hawks
These guys are truly living life
Man that’s awesome good for you guys
What is this boat insurance thingie? does it have anything to do with the travel support or is it just giving money away?
@Divine Nonbinary That is absolutely true. There are sailors who cruise around the world with no insurance. You do need ot be careful though, because, as you said, many marinas will not allow you to tie up at their marina without proof of insurance. Although, that brings up the question of how will they confirm the proof a cruiser provides them is real and not counterfeit. But, I suppose they have that figured out....or not. ;)
@operator0 hm.. I am seeing that it is not mandatory in every state.. I also checked europe and it seems to be a voluntary thing unless you're using moorings a lot (that require said insurance) it must be possible then if youre travelling in wild locations to not get any! (?)
Boat insurance is like car insurance. If it's full coverage, it covers the price of a replacement boat if this boat sinks, and it covers damages to other boats and infrastructure caused by an accident. You can also just have liability that will cover only damages to other boats and infrastructure, but not your boat. Incidentally, boat insurance does not cover hurricane damage.
What is the sewing machine you're using? Is it special heavy duty machine?
@operator0 so cool!! thank you for the info! sounds like a great idea to have one on board!!
Yes, it's a special heavy duty canvas sewing machine. I believe they have a Sailrite, which is the gold standard for these kinds of sewing machines.
Anybody knows whats up with cocroaches and labels?
@operator0 woah! but how'd you get roaches on a boat in the first place? I mean are those coming from the place you would travel to or they must be like permanent boat residents =D
Roaches will lay their eggs under the labels on the cans.
Those 2 sodas in the fridge 5:48 would have been gone day 1 for me.
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Awesome Sailboat, and beautiful family as well. Congrats on achieving your dreams
Don’t u get sailsick?
I like that you were honest about where your business goes lol.
I saw a carib beer in the fridge, did you guys travel to Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes, they have traveled to a lot of places in the Caribbean. They have basically circumnavigated the world.
what about storms?
They try to avoid them, but sometimes that's not possible. This boat is built like a tank and has a stellar reputation as a rugged blue water cruiser. They have been caught in a force 9 gale in the Indian Ocean, and the boat did just fine.
XS Energy. Y'all are Amway people? Good work!
Living the dream. peace
Love you guyss amazing life you have......
11:35 where did you find cats in the middle of the ocean?
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I want to know how they can afford to live like this. Obviously they aren't employed in the normal way, so did they win a lottery, get an inheritance or have rich friends and relatives thay support them?? Otherwise how can one sustain such a lifestyle! I'm just curious, that's all. Maintaining a sailboat and paying for fuel and port charges is not cheap, it's not like you just put yourself on a boat and head out, there are a lot of expenses living like this!
@Dawn Liman He had a loan on the boat when he bought it, and kept the lone for many years. This boat goes for about $200,000-$300,000 on the used market. They make their money off Patreon. They have 2,200+ Patrons who spend at least $5 per episode. They release one episode per week. Do the math and you will be very surprised how much they make.
It's not as expensive as you think. The rule of thumb is 10% of a boat's value is spent on maintenance per year. This boat looks to be about $150,000 - ish so only $15,000 a year to maintain, if that. Brian is probably in his early 40s and seems quite competent so I'm guessing he had more than enough saved to pay for Delos in cash with money to spare, so no boat payments. The rest is easily paid for via youtube and patrons; sailboat owner patrons tend to have more disposable income than other types of patrons, therefore they're able to give more. Voila, lifestyle bought and paid for!
Just came across this video. We actually moved from Flagstaff, AZ 4 years ago to Florida to go sailing..😉
Ez money
The good thing about top loading fridge is that it is way more energy efficient because the cold air doesn't leave it when you open it.
@16:50 Wow. They worship Hanuman Ji 🙏🏻
I used to work for Polaroid. The pix on the walls look like Joshua.
They know they're sailing on a flat ocean with no silly childish curvature. Seriously people believe nasa that the earth is flying a million miles a hour through space? 😆 so silly
This looks like true freedom. I want to do it.
I’ve had cabin fever before you feel like jumping off the boat into the ocean when it gets that bad . I could never do this
nicely setup boat.
I would read anything written by their baby once it grows up. Imagine the different life perspective.....
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Amazing! I would have loved that that life....but not now lol old girl...not that I would let that stop me, but would not do as am single lol.
Why not? Plenty of single women sailors. Get yourself a 32' boat and do it. Seriously if you are in good health and have the knowledge then there really is no reaon not to.
i remamber a movie withe a baby on board ,and the parants in the sea and sharks
You ate a cat oh hell no
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Great video loved it
Seems irresponsible to have a 6 month old living at sea. Call me old fashioned.
I love sailing.
LIFESTYLE LIKE THAT IS ONLY GOOD IF YOU HAVE A BOAT AND A BEAUTIFUL WIFE LIKE HER
Which heat are the fans for?
Nevermind "leave no stone unturned" this gentleman leaves no grain of sand unturned. Very very intelligent man. This guy has problems solved that don't exist yet 👍
What about safety. What about serious storms.
Yo... you guys put ur kid in a cage?? That’s nuts
When the baby starts walking it gets really dangerous!
@operator0 ok good 😅
Go look at their current episodes. The boat is baby proofed now, with netting all around the lifelines. Plus, they never leave her unattended, unless she's sleeping in her beach tent.
Did she say they ate cats for a month?
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I grew up on a boat and I‘m so happy to see this!! It takes me back. Thanks for sharing!!! Lots of love!!!
God bless you friend....
10 year eh ? Did she have the baby on the boat too ? If so wow she’s definitely a keeper. Awesome boat.
They had the baby in Sweden, where she's from.
That kid deserves better situation, she needs to see the world first, school, friends etc, after that she can choose to follow the lifestyle or not.
When did they say they would keep her on the boat for years and years to come?? They didn't. She's a baby now and doesn't know any different.
Have you guys had any issues with bad guys at sea? Also do you have provisions for self defense?
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I’ve been following you guys for years now. Loved this video! It’s great watching you guys grow and learning from your experiences and insight along the way. Thanks!
Avid fan here from the philippines
Avid fan here from the philippines
This is the perfect combination for me ! The ocean, beaches and a beautiful boat. But the huge waves and storms really are frightening!!! I guess u should also be careful where u sail too. But overall sounds very romantic. I think I could do a year. But don't know about longer lol
how do you support yourself?
Patreon.
Great Boat and Great People.
That was fun to watch. God speed. From Chicago
That lady has the most piercing blue eyes
Can I ask how did you learn sailing from scratch? I never sail and I am buying one and will start learning to live on the boat soon.
Would you like to go sailing for the weekend 👍🤣