staying cozy on the mooring
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Low Tide on the Blackwater.
2:43
7 ай бұрын
finally back afloat.
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8 ай бұрын
volvo penta 2003 bleeding.
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Bike Trip to Rye Aug 22
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Wireless Remote  replacement
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Overnight Canoe Jan 22
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Island Adventure - Day 1 & 2
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Summer France 2022 hi lites
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Passage Plan Ramsgate to France
13:38
triumph thunderbird 900
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Belfast Trip with Mum Apr 22
9:13
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Fitting a Chinese Heater
8:38
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One night on the Stour
14:03
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Solo Sail to Calais Part 3
6:11
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Pretending to Fish May 21
3:50
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Yamaha P45 Outboard Fix
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Dinghy Refurb Part 2
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Dinghy Refurb Part 1
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Single handed to Calais Part 2
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Пікірлер
@PowerOfOne-u4h
@PowerOfOne-u4h 2 ай бұрын
Great looking ride.
@jackccharity
@jackccharity 2 ай бұрын
Good video except for the irritating muzak.
@andherium
@andherium 4 ай бұрын
Does it work with large tanks? I’m talking about 1-2m high Thanks
@scrummydoo
@scrummydoo 4 ай бұрын
It's broke,,,,,,,,,,
@PalmaMultimedia
@PalmaMultimedia 6 ай бұрын
Lived onboard a 34ft 1988 built Seahawk for 4 years in the Med and Canaries, superb boat!!
@AlexPayne-v1d
@AlexPayne-v1d 6 ай бұрын
Very nice video. I am having the same issue and you video gave me numerous new ideas!
@directorstu
@directorstu 7 ай бұрын
I'm bleeding to high pressure pump here. To bleed properly I needed to bleed to injectors on starboard side. No wonder it did not start. Going well now it'd been bled properly.
@directorstu
@directorstu 7 ай бұрын
Turns out the injectors are on the other side. On port side i am bleeding to the injectors pumps. No wonder it would not start.
@lauriebloggs8391
@lauriebloggs8391 8 ай бұрын
Nice to see my old boat out and about................
@austins3266
@austins3266 8 ай бұрын
Sound like low competition in one cylinder and air in the fuel lines. Make sure to prime up the filters and check lines for small pin holes on the suction side of the fuel lines for where air could get in
@onestopfabshop3224
@onestopfabshop3224 8 ай бұрын
Dead cylinder
@gatecrasher1970
@gatecrasher1970 8 ай бұрын
that was quick lol
@ianstringer4086
@ianstringer4086 8 ай бұрын
Yeh called starter motor 😮
@Anglosaxon69
@Anglosaxon69 8 ай бұрын
I have a W 33 love that Boat Seahawks a good one too 👍
@DermotOConnor-iy1jp
@DermotOConnor-iy1jp 8 ай бұрын
The two "flat" washers are for sealing the pumps infeed and outfeed pipes which are a "press fit". The seal with the incorporated spring should face forward .... There should not be an o ring outside that.
@thra5herxb12s
@thra5herxb12s 10 ай бұрын
Best viewed with the sound turned off.
@markbailey6051
@markbailey6051 10 ай бұрын
I have a Moody 346 twin keel for sale in Florida @ 38k
@goldenacres3269
@goldenacres3269 11 ай бұрын
Nice video. I have some repairs to do as well. Mine must be way older #10260
@directorstu
@directorstu Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKK6aHSgiNBmic0si=emeADCJQUTKYQlVQ
@TheBeer4me
@TheBeer4me Жыл бұрын
My wife and I sail our 1985 westerly Seahawk 34 in the Great Lakes we love it. Just a little slow
@tedthesailor172
@tedthesailor172 Жыл бұрын
Someone's sorted out the saggy-baggy vinyl ceiling in the galley/saloon area...
@Spasmomen
@Spasmomen Жыл бұрын
My 1977 MD7A started smoking as well. I will have to rewatch a few times to fully understand what you did, but at least it's giving me hope that it's something I can fix.
@gatecrasher1970
@gatecrasher1970 Жыл бұрын
looking good the hawkeye wish i had one or some sailing experience on one
@gatecrasher1970
@gatecrasher1970 Жыл бұрын
nice boat are you still sailing her?
@jesusislord-ht1nj
@jesusislord-ht1nj Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work my friend
@lauriebloggs8391
@lauriebloggs8391 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see my old oil lamp still on the bulkhead!
@anton_to_adventures
@anton_to_adventures Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Have you bought it ?
@Headwind-1
@Headwind-1 Жыл бұрын
haha no just turn the top plate over then you have another new surface. . . .
@CraigSpence-y4p
@CraigSpence-y4p Жыл бұрын
Hi having the same problems with my Md7a, checked impeller, and thermostat both ok, only replaced the thermostat and cooling manifold two years ago, so going to try and flush with brick cleaner, did you do this with the thermostat in place and how long did you run the cleaner through the engine for? Thanks
@zippa8080
@zippa8080 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find part 2?
@nanogood5669
@nanogood5669 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great job
@WMDTVIDS
@WMDTVIDS 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, i love this bike!
@jackkat8825
@jackkat8825 2 жыл бұрын
Luv the video and scenic countryside. Beautiful and ty.
@eprohoda
@eprohoda 2 жыл бұрын
bravo~that is great !do you want a promo?!talk you later, 😲
@alanball7450
@alanball7450 2 жыл бұрын
Never done Gillingham to Ramsgate by the swale, I like to get there on one tide lol
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
It is definitely do'able on one tide but I would probably depart the Medway via the main entrance rather than the Swale.
@TheRealPhilipK
@TheRealPhilipK 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Director Stu, can you tell me what you fixed / replaced to fix the rattling? New cam chain or new chain tensioner? Or both? Thanks!!
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Because I buggered the timing by pulling out the tensioner housing (not just the inner bit) I had to take it into the garage. They reset the timing, fitted a new bolt and chain. The guides seemed fine.
@jackoslowley2472
@jackoslowley2472 2 жыл бұрын
Can you give the weight of glassfibre tape you used please ..a very interesting video.
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I cannot remember the weight. Also the epoxy-resins.co.uk site seems to be unavailable so I cannot check. 5cm woven cross pattern medium weight from memory.
@dgbest005
@dgbest005 2 жыл бұрын
i have same engine and same problem. i did same thigns as you did this summer but i stopped half way through. i mean that now i understood 1 missing part. have to change the thermostatic valve. thank you very much!!
@sneaks
@sneaks 2 жыл бұрын
hey @directorstu thanks for the mirror vids. I'm in the middle of restoring a gen 1 '72. I'm wondering what the red safety strap running along the center of the cockpit floor is for?
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
You hook your feet under it so you can lean out to counterbalance the tipping force of the sail. The nice thing about Mirrors is you can start off gently in light winds, but as your confidence grows you can push them harder, lean out in stronger winds and really feel the boat come alive.
@RJHancock100
@RJHancock100 2 жыл бұрын
Where was barts bash?
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Emsworth
@shaunbateson2300
@shaunbateson2300 2 жыл бұрын
How are the cooling pipes attached to the pump (Threaded?)
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Not threaded. Push fit, with a rubber washer to help with the seal. These can be a bit fiddly to reassemble. It is old tech. But it does work!
@alanball7450
@alanball7450 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing the video of your passage 👍
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Kind of you to say so. Im just editing some older content on the Holland trip. This voyage is the next project.
@fredleroux6295
@fredleroux6295 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the remarks about uncomfortable position are people that doesn't know much about boats or sailing. The more your position are in the center of a boat, the less you are prone to the "bouncing effect" of the boat's furthers points - sorry my English are not too good. Learned this from experienced fisherman over the years. If you prone to get seasick, sit in the middle of a boat.This should be a dynamic boat and thanks for sharing.
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
This is very true in any boat. Having sailed this boat for several seasons I can confirm she is not more likely to make anyone seasick. Thanks.
@hecra6521
@hecra6521 2 жыл бұрын
Good work!
@DGotti-jy9go
@DGotti-jy9go 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@dandouglas4534
@dandouglas4534 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for providing some crucial info! I'm replacing the thermostat on a MD7A. Every parts supplier sells a replacement kit that is supposed to work for both the Volvo Penta MD6A and the MD7A. Both motors take the same thermostat, but not the same o-rings / bushings. The MD6A thermostat housing is shaped sort of like home plate. It has two locations / holes for sealing rings / o-rings. The MD7A thermostat housing has an arm sticking off the bottom, with a third hole in it. This is shown at 2:29 of your video. The hole in that arm connects with the copper tube coming from the impeller pump at the back of the motor - we see that tube at 2:18 of your video, labeled "water comes out here". At 2:29 of the video we see an o-ring at the third hole in the arm of the housing. We get another good look at the housing at 4:38, and in that view the o-ring is not the third hole. If anyone can explain how that connection can be made watertight, I'll be so grateful. Dan
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
The push fit tube connections can be a bit fiddly but do go back without too much hassle. A fresh rubber ring helps. I used gasket paste on the housing edges. Not too much.
@Nifilheimur
@Nifilheimur 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for this video. Just bought an old sailboat with this engine knowing it has heating issues. I will give these a try first. Got the boat cheap due to this issue but am hellbent on getting it running. It sounds so great.
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Obviously I don't know the condition but they are pretty basic tech. Parts4engines do got parts at non volvo prices. I'm willing to bet its the heat exchanger. If brick cleaner doesn't sort it you might be playing the 'take it off without snapping a bolt' game. But even that isn't too difficult . Best of luck.anf let us know how you get on. S
@Nifilheimur
@Nifilheimur 2 жыл бұрын
@@directorstu yeah plan to service the engine and check the saildrive over, swap out impeller and then take a look at the heat exchanger and plumbing. Im pretty sure ill get it running smooth in the weekend. Cheers for the reply and have a good evening.
@Dhebbduennebeb
@Dhebbduennebeb 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the bolt that goes through the alternator. Common fault
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
One of the distillery things I checked . Turned out to be the cam chain. Sounds sweet now
@russellwalker8702
@russellwalker8702 2 жыл бұрын
what a terrible video wanted to look at your boat..
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why people make comments like this. Not a great production I grant you but the boat is shown inside and out from about half way through. Several other of my videos show sunbird in more detail. Having just looked at your content I'm surprised you feel justified in criticising mine.
@alanball7450
@alanball7450 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks v much
@alanball7450
@alanball7450 2 жыл бұрын
@@directorstu I fitted a cheap Chinese diesel heater to my centaur, sailed down to Ramsgate and back to Gillingham, it was on for three full days and ran absolutely lovely they’re a good bit of kit
@directorstu
@directorstu 2 жыл бұрын
@@alanball7450 good to hear. I have to say mine has not missed a beat since I fitted it. Fingers crossed it stays that way.