Do We Risk EVERYTHING? or Pick Financial Security?!
We have a MAJOR life decision to make, and it could change EVERYTHING about our future, our boating adventures, and this YouTube channel. Do we follow our dreams and take a massive financial risk, or choose the smarter, safer path toward financial security? This is real life, and it’s about as raw and honest as it gets. We couldn’t make this stuff up if we tried! After crossing the Pacific Ocean aboard a Selene Trawler, we’re facing a decision that goes far beyond simply choosing our next boat. We’re standing at a crossroads with FOUR very different paths ahead of us, each leading to a completely different future. At the heart of it all is one question: Do we follow our hearts and chase dreams bigger than what we can currently afford, or make the financially responsible decision and play it safe? On one side, we have incredible opportunities for financially beneficial partnerships with respected yacht manufacturers like Selene, Nordhavn, Fleming, Bering, and others. These opportunities could provide financial stability while allowing us to continue our adventures aboard an incredible long-range cruising yacht. On the other side is the ultimate FULL SEND option. An explorer yacht and a dream that feels almost impossible financially right now, but one that could unlock everything we’ve been working toward. This isn’t just about buying a boat. It’s about life after our Pacific Ocean crossing, financial freedom, taking risks, following your dreams, and deciding what kind of life we truly want to live. We’re bringing you behind the scenes of one of the biggest decisions we’ve ever faced. No scripted drama, no manufactured excitement. Just an honest conversation about money, opportunity, sacrifice, and chasing a dream. What would YOU do? Follow your dreams at all costs, or choose financial security? We genuinely want to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you love trawler life, explorer yachts, bluewater cruising, long-range motor yachts, and the adventure of living life on your own terms, subscribe and join us as we figure out where this journey takes us next. #ExplorerYacht #TrawlerLife #FollowYourDreams ________________________________________________________________________________________ 👀 WATCH NEXT – Don’t Miss These Adventures! 🎬 BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR LIVES! We Explain How Our Lives Completely Changed 👉 https://youtu.be/f07Cte18WXo 🌴 Tahiti - Tuamotu Crossing Part 1 Fiji to Tahiti 👉 https://youtu.be/kHSQTQByHWo 🌴 BORA BORA BABY 👉 https://youtu.be/SUQxcyHTDdc ________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌴 COME HANG OUT WITH US 🎥 Patreon – Exclusive content, early videos, and Lindsey responds to every message personally! 👉 Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/The71Percent 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nathan.cicio/ 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.leigh.lock/ 📘 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/the71percent 🌐 Our Website 👉 https://www.the71percent.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⚓ STUFF WE LOVE (and actually use) These aren’t just random links — this is gear we use on Ruth Pearl all the time. Some links are affiliate links, which means if you click and buy something, we get a tiny commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep us afloat — literally. 💙 Others are simply because they are great tools for boaters and explorers alike. -🌤️ PredictWind https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=mdzknwj *Weather routing, predictions and patterns. -⚓ Mantus Marine https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=176 *Bridles, Ground Tackle, Scuba Gear & Great People!! -⚓︎ Ultra Anchors https://ultraproducts.tr/ *Our Choice of Anchor ...So We Sleep at Night -🎥 BoatEye 360 Night Camera https://boateye360.com/ *Night Vision Camera, great for anchorages and very low light situations 🙋🏻♀️ Lindsey's Style https://shopmy.us/shop/lindseyleighlock *All the things Lindsey likes...Interior Decorating to Fashion 🙋🏻♀️ Lindsey's Shorts (because everyone asks) https://amzn.to/4bUaStp 🙋🏻♀️ Lindsey's Red Light https://amzn.to/4eXbtwW ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:00 Overview 05:00 Options 15:30 Patreon Meetup 18:40 All In Option