Got caught up with the engine decision- very cool to see all the testing and investigations that went into the decision. The ability to look into the cylinders is awesome!

On my John Deere 6068SFM50 I have tachs on upper and lower helm stations. Is process the same at both places??? 🤷‍♂️

I've never seen an ice shield... curious to see it!

great idea!

Great video and explanation. Today I was walking by my boat in the driveway here in the north east. It's Dec 16, and it warmed up to about 40 degrees, and I noticed water dripping at a very aggressive rate. Like about 1 gallon per minute from my through through hull fitting. My first reaction was oh FU@# because there was none coming out the transom hole (not enough tilt) I am not sure how but there is clearly some kind of leak at the fitting. So I'm going to need to tear up the deck and see if I can figure it out. I am hoping it is not the through hull it's self, or the seal between the hull and the fitting but instead the fitting attached to it inside the hull. It's a line that feeds my livewell. It has a brass shutoff also. I am at a loss how this could happen because the drain is open so I don't know how water would collect. The boat is shrink wrapped, so I can do this out of the weather, but it's still pretty nasty time of the year for this kind of a job. I came here looking for a video to show how they are installed so I know what I'm working with. I appreciate this video and the details.

I think your decision to go with the 110HP is a good one! IMO, the Ranger Tugs are way over powered to start with, so a reduction in HP should reduce their Top Speed and still make for a very nice boat. Of course the other benefit is improved Fuel Economy! I think this is a Win-Win!

This is a fantastic project and I am enjoying the whole series! Hopefully the students will never forget their experience with this boat. I am a product of a Technical High School & Junior College majoring in the Automotive Field, but my career took a turn and I found myself in the Diesel Truck/Construction Equipment Industry, which I excelled in. My decision to go to a Technical School was the best move I ever made. Now after 56 years, I am still in touch with that school, even taught there for a year.

I am exited I found this Video, I find it very informative! Hopefully, there is a Ranger R25 is in my future, I am considering one of these boats. You asked for Project Comments, although they are unfortunately late. Note, my "Comments/Suggestions" are based on over 56 years of experience in the Diesel Truck/Construction Equipment Industries. During my career, I severed as a Mechanic, Diesel Instructor at a Tech High School, District Service Manager and Regional Sales Engineer for Africa/Europe/Middle East. I've included this info as a little "Back Ground," which should add to the weight of what them. I've Walked the Walk and Talked the Talk. I also have 10 + years as a boat owner, two which were Yanmar Diesels. We were alway strained the apply the the "4-C's" to a Failure/Repair. 1. Complaint: In this case, as I understand it, is evidence of water inside the engine. 2. Cause: Which was found to be Towing without the Water Inlet Valve being Shut off. 3. Correction: Here where I have the my biggest concerns! From what I understand the Engine was never completely DISASSEMBLED and INSPECTED to determine the full extent of the damage and Comprehensive Repair Estimate, never made. Without this Fundamental Step, everything down stream from it, is questionable, and can lead to the wrong assumptions and costly mistakes. 4. Collection: Generally the Customer is responsible to Pay the Bill. However, sometimes its an Insurance issue, sometimes its a Shop Come Back, sometimes a Parts/Vehicle Warranty etc. The switch from 150 HP to 50 HP maybe too much. Having said all this, hopefully the "Sea Trails" will produce good results! IMHO, the Rangers are too fast to start with, for my tastes. I look forward to the Auction!

Can attest, the folks down at the Marine Tech Center in Anacortes are TOP notch. So cool to see One Ocean getting ready for the next adventure too!

Iceshield.... very cool! I missed the engine decision- did you rebuild the existing engine or is the new engine from somewhere else?

Great update! Gives me a boost of motivation to work on my boat. Thanks!

Thanks Matt for the updates!!!

Nice video. I am following the Ranger Tug project you guys are working on, or is it done, and getting ready to be Auction Off. Please advise!

Could you put an outboard on this?

Wow!

The captain said, " This is what gets us through the northwest passage. There is not much wind there, and there is lots of ice. You don't get through; you stay a year."" With the combined technical expertise of everyone working on this project, igloo-building skills will not be necessary. Great job!

How do we stay in contact, so we know when the Action is scheduled?

Exciting program, nice work!

Great tip. Thanks

What's your go to mold remedy?

So glad you found it now! You'll have it fixed in no time!

Definitely could have been worse. Glad you caught it now.

Thank you again!

"Tech Tips" are GOLDEN.

Great explanation of how to properly test batteries! Those batteries were not properly installed in a leak free box.

Just a question, as you know the likely fail points, why not reinforce that area, to spread the load more , don’t see why you couldn’t have second plate welded over say a 3rd of the chain plate, little more wight. But not that much, there may be a reason that I don’t get, but would love to know

Great job guys, looking forward to seeing the holes punched👍 One question - how will you bend that plate?

Nice attention to detail! Thank you again for taking the rest of us along for the removal & inspection!

Nice project. Why so far from the bow or is it just the camera lens?

I have a question, I’m a sailor and my plane is to come up the coast from Panama, planning my Canadian Alaska passage. can you sail the inside passage? Watched a number of videos and everyone is motoring? Like 400/500 miles?

a Gardner shouldn't smoke like that! Check the injectors.

what Yanmar model is that Beamer?

Making great progress guys!

Saw a Gardner 6lx for sale in port Townsend for $100, tempting project.

Michael, your video is wonderful and educational. Loved it. I could use a little feedback from you. I am interested in getting a clamp meter. I am considering Fluke 375 vs 393. The price is similar. 393 shows voltage and DC current simultaneously and rated for more voltage with heavy duty DC voltage to 1500 V. Would you have preferred 393 over 375 if you were buying another unit and have a boat?

Who is the manufacturer/size of this boat? Thanks

Fun to watch. The data and tech seems cool but also more to go wrong over time

Beautiful boat. May I make a suggestion: RIP OUT that unfinished and ugly plywood dashboard, PLEASE! With only a small effort you could create a decently sanded, varnished and properly finished backing for your new navigation system. What you have now looks like a few kids cut out some rough holes in a piece of leftover ply and shoved the chart plotters and gauges into it, all in a hurry too. Compare the terrible dash to the wonderful ceiling in the cabin and the carefully varnished hatch frames etc. Show the respect this vessel deserves.

Fun to watch you guys work through a problem with the tools at hand. I'll be there Friday for a campus visit with my son, so we'll be sure to stick around for the One Ocean openhouse.

Where were the students?

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Okay I like this owner!!!

Fluid controls and steering cables? Redundant systems?

Considering the parts supply problem with Hynautics will you be sticking with this control system?? Great project and channel👍👍

Cant wait for the thruster tube install. Will be doing that on my boat next year.

Coool

I have been doing a lot of reading about historical and current Arctic exploration regarding ship/boat design and sea conditions. Will there be any additional hull reinforcement, specially made fenders (?), rudder and prop protection, or any other techniques used to navigate possible small ice flows in the Northern Passage? Curious 🤔

Very curious about this one -- QUESTION -- Can I be so bold as to ask for some price? What would this cost to buy "as is where is", now? How much once restored?

We're working on our holding tank today- thanks for the septic spirit! Dirty business but very much necessary!

Fun times! Been there done that. I charge a 'black water surcharge' for any time I work on the sewage system. That covers emptying and cleaning of my 'sewer use only' wet/dry vac, replacement filter, gloves, disposal of sewage, etc.