That's a good pick up, thanks for noticing, and you're right. At the time I shot the vid I had just finished installation, now the connection has been permanently done in keeping with regs. Thanks for noticing and commenting!

Thank you my man. It's definitely a vast improvement and a good feeling to have safe electrical and running water.

Wow....It sounds like you're going all in on your Islander. Thankfully I'm not in need of new sails, but that's not to say there aren't plenty of things to empty my checking account on. Thanks for your comments, I'm in San Diego by the way

Great update! Awesome job! Great seeing you in SD! Hi to Charlie! Intuit⛵️

Hello. First, I did nothing to the head except paint. Ive decided should the motor poop out I will pull it again and rebuild the guts and of course replace the head gasket. But for now, shes purring along just fine. Second, I considered electric, but because Im not an electric guy, more mechanical, so Im sticking to the basics and its all working good so far after 2.5 years. Thanks!

Thank you my good man. How is yours coming along?

@@SailingLimaCharlie Slow! I wish I had more time to work on it. I have a few major projects at work before I can retire. After that I hope progress will speed up drastically!

@@martyb3783 I can imagine you're chomping at the bit to be done with that whole job thing. Just keep in mind that you go from getting paid for your work to paying for it when the paychecks stop coming. 😁

Thank you!

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi and thanks for watching! I originally had a poor performing Motorola 35 AMP, and when I did the more intense engine work I replaced that with the newly offered 65 AMP from Moyer Marine. There was a significant improvement in how well the battery bank maintained charge and the overall preformance of the electrical system. Have you subscribed? Please do!

@@SailingLimaCharlie I have been for the past 2 months! Im trying to share your videos with my other friends! Ill look into the 65 AMP alternator from moyer marine.

@@pikon33 Thank You!

Very welcome and appreciated comments. I think we all learn as we go and sharing our knowledge and experience with others is the right thing to do. Good luck with your project and keep sharing. Oh, and please subscribe!

@@SailingLimaCharlie When youre next available, can you make a video of your water and fuel filter, pre-docking/sailing routine checklist, and routine? I'd love to see that! My A4 doesnt have a water filter so I'm interested on how to install one.

​@pikon33 Hey! I have been so busy with everyday maintenance stuff that I haven't done much videoing of the more important things like what you mentioned. Stay tunned and I'll try to put together a video that covers some of the things you mentioned. Thanks!

I had purchased an extra belt quite some time ago and I continue to check the current belt for any fraying or feeling loose. If necessary, I'll replace it immediately and buy another back up. In any event, it will be replaced the next scheduled maintenance. Great question!

Great update Lima! Hi to Charlie for me.. I miss you both.. Hope to see you on the water soon.. I like my single knot headsal sheet also! Take care.. Intuition! ... _/) ..

@@coverandtack Good to hear from you! Take good care, hope to see you soon

Thank you good buddy! I've read and heard so much about the ele tronic ignition. When I was flying I had EI on my VW conversion and loved it. When you get to that point I'd appreciate a note about the cost, installation. and performance.

Thank you Mike. I'm proud of that one for sure. I might contact you on some woodworking ideas.

Thank you kind sir! I hope you're enjoying that new hip!

Thanks for the good comment, as usual! I really like the Navionics app. I understand there is a free version, but so that I could have full access to the various features, I went ahead and signed up for the big kahuna. It does work quite well in sun, but I do have a bimini so I was looking at it in that shade when I went out with it. The down side is that you can't see the screen with polarized sunglasses, so I have to switch from sunglasses to regular ones, back and forth.

@@SailingLimaCharlieI also have paid for the full app on Navionics. Its great!. I have been using it on my phone which isn't ideal. I also have a bimini so the Galaxy might be on my birthday present list. I hadn't considered the polarized glasses issue. Thanks for the heads up. Have fun on your outings and stay safe! I look forward to your next video!

Ya, I'm actually going out today. We take Lima Charlie sailing at least once a month, just motoring even more often. Soon I'll figure out a way to film more of that. Thanks!

Thanks Marty. You know your boat will be as good or better. You have the talent so all that's missing is time and money....oh yea...that!

@@SailingLimaCharlie I am about 8 months from retiring, so I should have time soon. Now I just need to sell a kidney or something. 😁

Sell a few pints of blood, but not a body part.

Thank you my brother! It's a great feeling to see the results, and extra good to have your positive comment!

Thank you as always Intuition. I will say that seeing the transformation is very rewarding, as are your positive comments!

Thank you my friend. Solving boat problems is like thinking your way through a golf course, which you are very good at. I'm better at boat issues than golf, but still love the game!

Thanks Marty. Your feedback is always appreciated!

Thank you Intuition. Just trying to come up to your standards. 😅

@@SailingLimaCharlie You the best!

Thank you. Very appeeciated.

Thanks very much!

Thank you my man! Yea I feel fortunate to be retired and able to dedicate so much time to the project. Yours will come in due time though. I hadn't thought about the rubber mallet on the laminate, but there's still more to do. I just weighted the hell out of it and fortunately that seemed to do it. Thanks for the positive comments!

@@SailingLimaCharlie I have about a year before I retire so I am prioritizing my list of things to do. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!

I think I could love a woman who says such nice things about my boat. Wait!...i do!

I don't think the A4 comes standard with an oil filter set up. I do know there is a kit to where you could add one, available from Moyer. What I am doing is changing the oil every 18 operating hours and checking that used oil for any concerning sedement that settles at the bottom. So far that way of managing the oil has worked well. I had a similar situation with a VW bug engine that had been converted for use in an aircraft. I used the same method of managing the oil coz there was no oil filter set up there as well.

It was pretty close to that, especially the reinstall. But the result was heavenly!

Cool, thanks!

Hi James. Yea, thankfully that access was already there and likely a part of the original design. I can't imagine doing the work I've done without it. I would have surely created my own access otherwise.

Many thanks!

Hi Kevin. I replaced the water pump because the one that was on the engine was a very old model that had a grease cap that constantly had to be refilled and I had to turn it to inject grease before engine use. Pain in the butt. The new one from Moyer is totally enclosed and self lubricating. No more parts from Columbus times!

@@SailingLimaCharlie oh, I see. Thanks for explaining. I'm working on my A4 today. Don Moyer's Carburetor video says an A4 should rev up 'explosively' when someone quickly opens the excellerator Was trying to find a video of someone doing that to see how my engine compares.. .

@jageryager Yea I think I remember hearing that. Not sure how to describe that fast reving up, but mine sure does. I've accidently bumped the throttle while moving around in the cockpit and it's scary how fast you can over rev that motor

@@SailingLimaCharlie thanks for posting your videos. I appreciate it.

Hi Scott. I seriously considered the EI, but my engine starts so quickly and runs so well as is. At the time I just wanted to wrap up the engine work ASAP and get it back in the engine compartment. Had there been any issues with the ignition however, there's no question that I would have made the conversion. It could happen in the future, but for now I'm still working on the stuff that doesn't work on the boat, or doesn't look good. Thanks for commenting!

Thank you kind sir!