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In this video we show you how to change the starter and tension the pulley on a Universal M-30 diesel engine.

In this video we troubleshoot engine problems for the inboard Universal M25 Diesel engine in our Catalina 30 sailboat. In the end, the engine fired up...

Hey everyone! Welcome to this week's episode where we do a deep dive into the installation of our engines and sail drives. We've specced the 57hp Yanmar Engines with the SD60 sail drives for Ruby Rose 2, sourced from Navela, and today we're seeing why they...

My engine aboard Venture my 1988 Catalina 30, is a Universal M25XP This weeks video is on replacing fuel filters on a marine Diesel engine. I hope you find this helpful. Check out my sailing school website if you're interested in sailing lessons around ...

In this bonus episode, we share a quick discussion on when to do diesel engine maintenance on a sailboat. Blake, our friend and amazing diesel engine mechanic, shares answers on: How often to change the impellers on a sailboat engine? How often to change t...

SAILBOAT ENGINE FAILURE: They say bad luck comes in threes! In this week's episode, Emily's worst nightmare happens and we lose our engine! After nearly sinking, losing the dinghy and then this we're starting to feel this season is a little cursed! But ...

We managed to solve the major trauma caused by dumping our shop-vac into the engine, but now... you've got to be kidding me!? The epic engine saga continues... ________________ ↯JOIN THE CREW↯ [https://www.patreon.com/bumsonaboat?fan_landing=true] Un...

"Holy Moly I see SMOKE!!!" It just wouldn't be us if there wasn't some sort of snafu… ________________ ↯JOIN THE CREW↯ [https://www.patreon.com/bumsonaboat?fan_landing=true] Get access to additional content every week! 🔥 ** Show Us Some Love....

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We have been traveling with only one engine for about 6 months. St. Martin is an island with many resources so it is time to start the rebuild! Part one includes building an engine stand, disconnecting everything, removing it from the engine compartment, c...

↯JOIN THE CREW↯ and get access to Bums Buried Treasure 🔥 a whole new series! https://www.patreon.com/bumsonaboat?fan_landing=true ________________ We plan to sail from DR to Grenada (soon) but heading ESE is a hard beat, down the Thorny Path and we'...

↯JOIN THE CREW↯ and get access to Bums Buried Treasure 🔥 a whole new series! https://www.patreon.com/bumsonaboat?fan_landing=true ________________ We recruited an expert to help us with the alternator investigation, but electrical issues are only t...