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$697 Yanmar 2GM rebuild | The Most STRESSFULL & EXCITING day [Ep 142]
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$697 Yanmar 2GM rebuild | The Most STRESSFULL & EXCITING day [Ep 142]

The moment of truth has arrived along with the most stressful and exciting day! Was the $697 Yanmar 2GM rebuild worth it, will it start? We spent over a month at anchor in the ICW at New Smyrna Beach and undertook our biggest challenge yet in sailboat maintenance. Rebuilding a diesel engine. With a ...
Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: CYLINDER HEAD Install | VALVE LASH adjustment (Part 8)
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Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: CYLINDER HEAD Install | VALVE LASH adjustment (Part 8)

We show you how to install the cylinder head back on after we've done a full rebuild on our Yanmar 2GM. We cover the torque specs, how to put the rocker back on and how to adjust the valve lash. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #yanmar2gm #yanmart...
Many hands make light work SV Vinyasa to the rescue [Ep 141]
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Many hands make light work SV Vinyasa to the rescue [Ep 141]

Our Yanmar 2GM is finally ready to be put back in place. Fortunately Cody from sailing Vinyasa comes to give us a hand making life so much easier. Unfortunately we also have to say goodbye to our buddy boat friends. The ICW also brings a bumping boat. If you like what you see don't forget to g...
Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER Assembly (Part 7)
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Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER Assembly (Part 7)

In this video we take apart our Yanmar 2GM pre-combustion chamber. We had a cracked piston so we learnt a little trick to remove a stuck pre combustion chamber when there's tons of carbon. We show what the assembly looks like with all the different parts and gaskets. We also clean up our fuel i...
Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: How to INSTALL PISTONS | JOURNAL BEARING clearance (Part 6)
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Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: How to INSTALL PISTONS | JOURNAL BEARING clearance (Part 6)

How to install pistons in the block without piston ring compressor? After some serious struggling with the proper tool we end up making our own which works much better. The next step is to put new journal bearings and measure their clearance. We're getting closer to putting the whole engine bac...
Finding more PROBLEMS but we’re getting SOMEWHERE [Ep 140]
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Finding more PROBLEMS but we’re getting SOMEWHERE [Ep 140]

We are finding more problems with our Yanmar 2GM and not only a cracked piston. But like Cory says: " We're getting somewhere!" We have been learning so much and had to become diesel mechanics if we want to keep on traveling with our sailboat. And with hurricanes already popping out a...
Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: Removing PISTON and RINGS from engine (Part 5)
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Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: Removing PISTON and RINGS from engine (Part 5)

If you are doing a full Yanmar 2GM engine rebuild this video is for you. We explain how to remove pistons from the cylinder head. That's when we finally got a better look at that cracked piston, a full chunk of metal was entirely gone. No wonder our little diesel engine wasn't running anym...
Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: Lapping valves, Valve stem seal replacement (Part 4)
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Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: Lapping valves, Valve stem seal replacement (Part 4)

Find out how to lap Yanmar 2GM valves and install valve springs and valve stem seals. In our complete engine overhaul we figured out a few tricks and what not to do and we share all that knowledge with you. We are not professionals but we still managed to bring back to life our little Yanmar 2GM. I...
How to remove a YANMAR 2GM [Ep 139]
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How to remove a YANMAR 2GM [Ep 139]

We finally receive our parts for the engine rebuild. We manage to remove our Yanmar 2GM which despite its small size is quite heavy and in the most awkward location of our Hunter 33. We only cover some of the rebuild in this video as we will have bonus episodes describing in detail all the steps we ...
Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: How to remove VALVE SPRINGS without compressor (Part 3)
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Yanmar 2GM Engine Rebuild: How to remove VALVE SPRINGS without compressor (Part 3)

Find out how to remove Yanmar 2GM valve springs without a compressor. In our complete engine overhaul we figured out a few tricks and what not to do and we share all that knowledge with you. We are not professionals but we still managed to bring back to life our little Yanmar 2GM. If you like what ...
🔴 Bahamas LiveStream Update (Q and A)
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🔴 Bahamas LiveStream Update (Q and A)

We are back in the Bahamas and have had a great time exploring the Abacos so far. We are excited to update everyone on what we have been up to and share some big news with you all. Come join in the fun on Sunday the 25th of April at 4 pm EST If you like what you see don't forget to give us the...
The MOTOR is in pieces!! [Ep 138]
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The MOTOR is in pieces!! [Ep 138]

Living at anchor in the middle of the ICW while the engine is in pieces can be really interesting and challenging. And this is the start of a long journey in our Yanmar 2GM engine rebuild which is well needed to keep on sailing. Everyday we battle the current with our not so great stern anchors, luc...
MASSIVE Tiger SHARK (WI Update)
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MASSIVE Tiger SHARK (WI Update)

What a majestic beast this 12-14ft tiger shark showed us the way to the reef. It is safe to say I would have gotten out of the water pretty fast after seeing this guy with a fish in hand. If you like what you see don't forget to give us the thumbs up! #sailing #shorts **********************...
Towing our HUNTER 33 Sailboat with a 3hp outboard down the ICW [Ep 137]
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Towing our HUNTER 33 Sailboat with a 3hp outboard down the ICW [Ep 137]

What a stressful time on the ICW we had. After just sailing over 346Nm non-stop from the Bahamas without engine this was the dreaded moment. The wind did not cooperate with us as we tried to make our way into New Smyrna Beach and through a lift bridge. Cory had to quickly jump into the dinghy and st...
Riding out a 78 knot squall in the Abacos (WI update)
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Riding out a 78 knot squall in the Abacos (WI update)

This squall line really hit us by surprise. It was a wall of rain and almost 80 knot gusts that hit us full force. Unfortunately the holding in Black Sound at Green Turtle Cay wasn't the greatest and boats started dragging. Cory had to start driving on anchor trying to steer into the wind whil...
346 Nm Non-stop SAIL | NO engine into Florida [Ep 136]
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346 Nm Non-stop SAIL | NO engine into Florida [Ep 136]

What a crazy journey this 346Nm non-stop sail without engine was. The most stressful part being entering the Ponce inlet at night in big swell without an engine. We really wanted to make it as far North as possible up the Florida coast to fix our Yanmar engine while hurricane season was starting. It...
12 Knots on a Hunter 33 across the GULF STREAM [Ep 135]
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12 Knots on a Hunter 33 across the GULF STREAM [Ep 135]

Time to leave the Bahamas for an intense 3 days sail without engine up the Gulf Stream back to the US. Trying to time a weather window was a challenge in itself but eventually one, although not the best, presented itself. Hurricane season was approaching and we really needed to get back to the Unite...
Spearing Hogfish and Lobster in No Name Cay Bahamas (WI Update)
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Spearing Hogfish and Lobster in No Name Cay Bahamas (WI Update)

Spending a lot of time in the water lately. Deeper dives and bigger fish. What an amazing reef they have around Green Turtle cay area. We are just so blessed to be here. Here is the video of me spearing the hogfish #shorts
Terrifying STORMs & LIGHTNING in New Providence [Ep 134]
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Terrifying STORMs & LIGHTNING in New Providence [Ep 134]

We get a warning of an intense storm coming our way from the wide open. We quickly release more chain and hope for the best. Waves break over the bow as we ride out 60 knots wind without an engine as a backup. April has been a crazy month bringing terrifying storms after storms while at anchor in Ne...
Spearfishing hogfish in the Abacos | Sailing Life (WI update)
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Spearfishing hogfish in the Abacos | Sailing Life (WI update)

The Sailing Life in the Abacos is real sweet. We have been anchored at Allans-Pensacola Cays for a few days and Cory's been catching lots of meals. Today's spearfishing catch 2 beautiful hogfish. #shorts
When SAILING is Easy : Exumas to Nassau [Ep 133]
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When SAILING is Easy : Exumas to Nassau [Ep 133]

Gotta love those days when sailing is easy! You can read, cook up a storm in the galley or simply take a nap. After waking up in a new location we set sail from the Exumas to Nassau and try fishing in the Tongue of the Ocean. Unfortunately with the Bahamas restrictions due to the pandemic and or dea...
Dinghy Adventure in the Abacos (WI update)
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Dinghy Adventure in the Abacos (WI update)

We made it to Hawksbill Cays and Fox Town in the Abacos. The sailing life is sweet as we go on dinghy adventures around cays, mangroves and sand bars. Make sure to subscribe for more videos and don't miss our weekly full lenght episodes every Thursday.
Sailing life at Double -Breasted Cay in the Abacos (WI update)
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Sailing life at Double -Breasted Cay in the Abacos (WI update)

We sailed across Little Bahama Bank in 20-25 knots to then stop at Barracouta Rocks. There we speared a huge spadefish, a lobster and got a conch. And right now we are enjoying a dinghy adventure around Double Breasted Cay in the Northern Abacos. Loving the sailing life!
Indian Cut crossing to the Abacos (WI update)
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Indian Cut crossing to the Abacos (WI update)

This is it we are on our way to the Abacos. We decided to go through Indian Cut at higher tide to save us a good 4 to 5 hours. The wind has been blowing 20 knots with higher gusts but luckily here the waves are much smaller. Stay tuned for more updates and subscribe to watch our Thursday weekly full...
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