SHE CAULKED IT UP! (preparing for an ocean passage)
Our last open ocean, overnight passage was August 2019. We sailed from Niue to Tonga and talked about how we were feeling a little overwhelmed with the boat work we knew we had ahead of us. (Ha, we had no idea just how challenging things would get. Ahhh, the pre-pandemic life.)
These chill day sails around the island group of Vava’u have been beautiful but we’re itching to stretch our sea legs! The cyclone season is finally winding down and we’ve got the perfect weather window for sailing south to the main island of Tongatapu.
But…before we can head out to sea, we’ve got some work to do on Curiosity to keep the water out and the air in.
A note about the Flag…
We caulked up more than just the windows! (yes, I could have taken the time to do a “pretty” job and smooth it all out but it’s a temporary patch…because it’s all getting ripped out and replaced soon). And yes, a big oops here, we flew our own state flag upside down and didn’t even notice. Clearly, our wind instrument isn’t the only thing with a few corroded wires. We’ll get it turned right side up and apologize to all those offended, it was an honest, albeit absent-minded, mistake and not intentional disrespect. 😬
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Trygve
The Texas flag was right side up when looking down from the Northern Hemisphere. 😉
Hank I Heyns
Nikki, you are awesome at so many things…..Caulking not so much…Love the videos be safe out there
Rick
Leopard should be able to supply you with a print or the data of the windows.
With this info you should be able to find a
Company that can 3D print SS Surrounds
Complete with holes for screws.
Lisa
Super FUN & informative as always to watch you two explore & live out your curiosity! I eagerly await each new adventure, smile throughout each video and always learn something new & interesting. Ya’ll definitely got this whole thing right side up so keep flying (sailing) kiddos!
Alan Solomon
Hey there Wynn’s and Curiosity. Nice and refreshing to see you three. I know I will always enjoy seeing your latest video. You totally make me smile and laugh along with you.
I am a jokester like you two. I am always cracking jokes, singing and laughing at myself and others. That is the best way to go through life. You guys just happen to be doing it in Paradise. Always happy for you that you have that but I am envious too.
I am a list maker and completer too, It is a good feeling when you accomplish what one needs to accomplish. Your list was important to get done.
I enjoyed the caulking. As someone said earlier the aperture was to big on the caulk and you were laughing so there was unsteadiness. Oh well. Temp job!
Best. Bon Voyage. Safe Travels. 🎵 Sailing Away my Friends, 🎵 Sailing Away, 🎵
Allan M
Shaking with laughter. Happy to show my wife I’m not the only one caulking it up! Now I can prove I have long-lost members of my tribe out there! Safe travels you two!
Dean Allen
Texas flag upside down.
Nikki, sexy as hell.
Jason usual ding-a-ling.
Love both you kids.
Michael D Causey
Ok I’m afraid I need to revoke your Texan Card…you have the flag upside down Kiddos…red is always down. Blood fell to create Texas! Remember the Alamo!
Great to see your about to be free again on the open seas!
Curious Minion
Nikki and Jason pinned a comment about it on YouTube today:
“We caulked up more than just the windows! (yes, I could have taken the time to do a “pretty” job and smooth it all out but it’s a temporary patch…and I felt like it didn’t matter because its all getting ripped out and replaced soon. So I had fun making a mess instead). And yes, a big oops here, we flew our own state flag upside down and didn’t even notice. Clearly our wind instrument isn’t the only thing with a few corroded wires. We’ll get it turned right side up and apologize to all those offended, it was an honest, albeit absent minded, mistake and not intentional disrespect. 😬”
Curious Minion
Kirk
Easy way to temper is red is heavier than white. Also the point of the star goes up.
Craig
Am living out my senior years through you guys, enjoy your youth. Thanks for letting me dream.
Bruce A. Smith
Watching Nikki with that caulking gun gave me the BEST chuckle of the day. So glad Jason told her to reverse her direction of application because it made my stomach knot to watch that part. Whew.
Cinandjules
How long is it sailing to NZ or Australia? Bottled water available?
My god..that mast is high! You did well with the caulk…gotta work with what you have available!
Tim
Your Texas flag is upside down
Ted
How embarrassing – you hung your Texas flag upside down!
Ted
Now I am embarrassed for replying twice.
Curious Minion
Nikki and Jason pinned a comment about it on YouTube today:
“We caulked up more than just the windows! (yes, I could have taken the time to do a “pretty” job and smooth it all out but it’s a temporary patch…and I felt like it didn’t matter because its all getting ripped out and replaced soon. So I had fun making a mess instead). And yes, a big oops here, we flew our own state flag upside down and didn’t even notice. Clearly our wind instrument isn’t the only thing with a few corroded wires. We’ll get it turned right side up and apologize to all those offended, it was an honest, albeit absent minded, mistake and not intentional disrespect. 😬”
Curious Minion
Ted
How embarrassing – you hung the Texas flag upside down!
Bob
Jason & Nikki,
I truly enjoy watching the two of you working as a team. I’m hoping you’re that way in all facets of your relationship…how about a segment on how the two of you handle being in such tight quarters all the time? I’m imagining if you are like most of us in relationships, there are times when you require your own space to take care of your internal processes?
Thanks for sharing your life with us,
bob
J.G. Roark
You put the Texas flag upside down!!
White field goes on top always.
Michael
I don’t care what you say; it all looks like fun to me. Wish I was there to help.
Good luck getting to NZ. God speed.
Alan
In case it wasn’t mentioned, Texas flags fly with the white side up. 🙂
Dan S Brown
Hi, this video demonstrates how proactive people accomplish tasks. Make a list, purchase what materials and tools you need and so on. Nikki was doomed before she started her window project because the caulking gun was too large, the aperture was cut flush instead of at an angle and the aperture cut was too large for that application. No worries though as it was intended to be a temporary fix. She gets an “A” for effort.
Jeanette Brennan
Great video, as always! Excited for you guys to ‘hit the open ocean’! Always fun to see what’s going on with you guys on a Sunday morning. Thx for sharing! Safe travels! 💖🌊⛵️🌊💖
About Creativity
Very good.
Paul
So glad it wasn’t the black box… Was getting worried. One comment about the main window caulking… Noticed that one square turned when you hit it, are they going to be loose enough to let water behind them, it looked like you only ran the caulk up to them, not around them… Just asking… You’re probably already out and about and have discovered the answer…..
Don Babcock
Great job fixing everything, only one mistake. The Texas Flag is upside down.
Curious Minion
Nikki and Jason pinned a comment about it on YouTube today:
“We caulked up more than just the windows! (yes, I could have taken the time to do a “pretty” job and smooth it all out but it’s a temporary patch…and I felt like it didn’t matter because its all getting ripped out and replaced soon. So I had fun making a mess instead). And yes, a big oops here, we flew our own state flag upside down and didn’t even notice. Clearly our wind instrument isn’t the only thing with a few corroded wires. We’ll get it turned right side up and apologize to all those offended, it was an honest, albeit absent minded, mistake and not intentional disrespect. 😬”
Curious Minion
Pamela Waltz (Insta: @wave_waltzing)
Oh…my….god…!!! I can’t tell you how much joy these videos bring me! You two are the bomb-diggety!! So happy to see you joking and laughing your way through the chaos!
Marjorie Nehlsen
Great job getting everything ready to sail. I think about all my jobs that are yet to be completed while I sit on the couch watching the video. At least there are two of you working towards the same goal. Boat is ready to go, right? Have fun.
Steve S
I guess Nikki has no future decorating birthday cakes based on her caulking job. Lol. Good try Nikki. Safe trip on your continuing adventures.
Paul
I’d like a Nikki decorated cake… Twice as much icing on every slice… Yum!!
Mary Van
Well Nikki, Jason gets his ‘not reading instructions’ honestly. I have a hard time reading directions too. They can be so overwhelming! 🤣 I kind of like the stick figures too! It’s a good thing you balance each other out!
It looks like you got things ready to go. Yay!! I’m excited that you are getting to sail again! Probably not as excited as you are but so excited for you!
Your caulking kind of reminds me of putting the silicone on the back of those beautiful plates you gave to me. You would be horrified! At least my silicone was clear!
Love to you both! Safe travels! You are always on my mind!
Hugh R-J
Hey Mary…likewise we are thrilled they are about to get out there again…and chuckle at the caulking…we named our previous owner Cap’n Silicone for good reason 😉.
Are you out and about in your RV at all? Keep us in mind if you get to NC.
Ed Thompson
You guys are great. The quality of your video is outstanding.
I little hint on smoothing out the Silicone Caulk. Lick your finger and you can smooth out the caulk without it sticking to your finger. But no double licking!!
Best line of the video. “And I willingly married you!” LoL!
Curious Minion
Doesn’t matter this time – the windows all need to be replaced.
Curious Minion
jim Ege
20 years of sailing, I dearly loved the boat but do not miss the constant fixing of “things”. Rental is the way to go. I would never have thought that you would let Nikki get that messy with the caulk. You are truly ready to get out cruising. Sail safe.