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ENGINE FAILURE AT NIGHT IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN – Could this get any worse? #atlanticcrossing
🚨 ENGINE FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ATLANTIC? Day 15 Turns Into an Emergency Diversion A shrieking engine alarm in the middle of the night, an engine that wouldn’t restart, and the possibility of an emergency diversion to São Miguel… this was not how we expected Day 15 of our Atlantic crossing to...
The World Solo Sailing Built for Me — And a Decision About Karl
I flew to Mexico to visit my sailboat Karl — and to make a decision about his future. This episode dives into my world around solo sailing / solo boat life. The quiet problem-solving. The unexpected encounters. The freedom of figuring things out on my own. And the emotional weight of deciding whethe...
The Curse of Our Perkins 4.108: Engine Failure and Rebuild | Sailing Avocet
We thought our Perkins 4.108 engine troubles were behind us when we left California, but while transiting the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, we faced a complete engine failure. After limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, we dug into the issue and discovered—surprise, surprise—the same old problem return...
Volvo Penta DIY – Full Marine Engine Service
In this video I walk you through my annual DIY, full engine strive for our Volvo Penta D2-55, marine diesel engine. Full Oil Change Video here: Volvo Penta Heat Exchanger Cleaning: Check out our anchorages page here: If you'd like to support our Great British film making efforts, then be ...
Sailor Nicole Changes the Impeller on a Diesel Engine
Engine love time with ME! Yup, I've learned another new skill. I practiced with Ryan's guidance on the first engine, one of the perks of having two engines I guess...and now I'm ready to show you my skills. :) If I missed anything, please let me know in the comments. I know I ca...
We found water in motor oil… Motor dead? Troubleshooting and solution. Fixing Yanmar 4JH5E
We found water in motor oil... Motor dead? Troubleshooting and solution. Fixing Yanmar 4JH5E.
Changing the Fuel Filter on a Universal M-30 Diesel Engine | Engine Not Getting Fuel
In this video we show you how we diagnosed and replaced our clogged fuel filter on our M-30 Universal Diesel engine.
Fitting and Starting a 50 YEAR OLD Marine Diesel Engine with BASIC tools | Wildlings Sailing
Get a unique deal with Rosetta Stone! In this episode we install the rebuilt Mercedes OM636 Marine Diesel Engine with just an engine crane and lots of wood. But will the beast run? For More Recent Updates: Instagram: @wildlings_sailing Facebook: Business Enquiries: [email protected]...
50 YEAR OLD Diesel Engine TEAR DOWN and REBUILD | Wildlings Sailing
It's on its last legs so we're tearing it down and rebuilding it from scratch. but is this engine rebuild even worth it? For More Recent Updates: Instagram: @wildlings_sailing Facebook: Business Enquiries: [email protected] Support us? Ko-fi: PayPal: Amazon Wishlist: Ou...
#55 – ABANDONED BOAT to TINY HOME! The work continues
Welcome to episode 39 of Sailing Melody Season 2 Massive progress this week as we more or less totally rebuild the cockpit combings creating a much better mounting point for the winches and also much better headroom in the aft end of the boat. Two solid days of working from dusk til dawn were hu...
#54 – Repairing a RUSTY wreck whilst battling the elements!!
Melissa gets stuck into the prepping and painting the the side of the coach roof. Jack and Andy Battle the elements to try and get some work done. We also have an amazing gift from one of our followers. Remember we're doing all of this so we can go full time cruising as a sailing family in ...
#51 – ⛵ AMATEURS trying to do up a rusty sailboat
We are just an amateur family trying our best to fix up this old rusty sailboat, sometimes things go well and sometimes they don't, and sometimes even progress feels deflating. This week we get the cockpit sealed, mostly, and stop the water coming in, mostly, and get it painted out, mostly, but...
#50 – ⛵This could be BAD! Exposing our lifting keel!!😱 Rusty yacht transformation. [
This week Andy finally opens the keel box to take a look at the condition of the lifting keel. He welds a patch in the pilothouse roof, Melissa arrives to help get it painted and re fit the hatches! We hope you find the high speed painting as satisfying as we did!! Remember we're doing all ...
#49 – ⛵️Expensive yacht rebuild on a SHOESTRING 😵
This week Andy starts stripping our mast down and removing the rigging for inspection and Melissa starts tackling the pilot house hatches. Lots of help from jack and a flying boat!! We also have a fantastic chat about rigging with the lovely Herby and Maddie from the youtube channel Rigging Doctor...
#48 – ⛵️Abandoned Sailing Yacht Restoration on a Budget – 🤩
This week we tackle servicing the FORD engine in our boat. Our good friend Chris is here to help go over the engine thoroughly and help get it running sweetly. But does it all go to plan? Do we manage to do the complete service and what else will be left to do after Chris has gone? Remember we'...
SAILBOAT MAINTENANCE: Service a marine diesel engine with me & Philippa (Yanmar 1000 hours service)
00:00 Intro 02:28 Draining the coolant fluid 05:33 Changing the impeller 07:49 Changing the engine & gearbox oil 12:44 Changing the fuel filters 18:16 Changing the coolant (attempt #2) 19:16 Disposing of oil and filters -- I had always promised myself (and Ryan) that I would be the kind of shi...
How to Remove and Replace Injectors on a Volvo Penta Marine Diesel Engine – Sailboat Maintenance
All of our sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE Check it out here: Follow the link to this video here: Sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE: ...
Heat Exchanger / Aftercooler on a Volvo Penta Diesel Engine TMD22 – Dismantle & Clean Video PT3
All of our sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE Check it out here: An edited version of this video is now hosted there. In pt1 ( ) of this series, I dismantled and cleaned the muffler box, exhaust elbow, turbo and check...
Oil Cooler on a Volvo Penta Marine Diesel Engine TMD22 – Dismantle & Clean Cooling System Video PT2
All of our sailboat repair and maintenance blogs are now hosted on our dedicated maintenance channel, MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE Check it out here: An edited version of this video is now hosted there. In pt1: - of this video series I dismantled and cleaned the muffler box, exhaust elbow, turbo and ...
Ep075 Shaping Closed Cell Foam – Life On The Hulls – Fibreglass Catamaran Build
This week I make some templates to make the foam shaping a hell of a lot easier and the Trailer Sailor gets it's anti foul before heading back to the mooring. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - If you would like to contribute to our project you can make very appreciate...![Projects and Screw Ups [Adventure #169]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/YMnL55OHPdg/mqdefault.webp)
Projects and Screw Ups [Adventure #169]
Everyone makes mistakes, and that includes us! Join us as we go all-in, working hard to prepare our new sailboat to set sail across the Pacific. We are hard at work, revamping the V-berth, cushions, oven, and cleaning everything from the water tanks to the bottom of the boat. We also troubleshoot ...![Women Do the Hard Work [Adventure #167]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/tVjbkjrBXDg/mqdefault.webp)
Women Do the Hard Work [Adventure #167]
With Ty’s injured back, it’s time for Hillary to take over as the engine mechanic onboard! We get our heat exchanger back up and running, send Ty’s daughter, Siena, up the mast to do some work and get Varuna back in ship shape after the long passage from Costa Rica. ________________ We hope you en...
Ep066 Check out our new Fuel Tanks – Life On The Hulls Building our 40ft Catamaran
Our Catamaran Build is certainly starting to take shape, and every time something new arrives at the site, I get inspired to work out solutions to move forward. Solving the underfloor storage of Fuel and Water is this weeks challenge. Patreon Membership Thank you for supporting my production - If ...