Almost Sailing Our Old Catamaran to her Doom! | Wildlings Sailing

[@johnglover9935]

Never use a fuse on an anchor windlass. use a circuit breaker. The difference is changing a fuse takes a spanner and about 10 minutes, a circuit breaker takes less than 10 seconds.

[@WildlingSailing]

Cool, I'll look at getting one installed!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@WildlingSailing Look at the fuse rating and then ask advice from someone like Ant and Sid on SV Impavadius or other live aboard cruisers.

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

​@@WildlingSailing Don't just "Look at the fuse rating". Find the specs for the windlass... and buy the one that is recommended. Not just the one, that someone used last time. as it might not be the right one.

[@stephengreen2898]

You guys are really not part of the Elite & Anointed Ruling Class of the world (NOR THE SAILING WORLD)… You give hope to the rest of us “deplorables” (As Hillary Clinton calls us) that we can survive & thrive and not be Surf Slaves & wait on them and park their Bentley’s…

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@stephengreen2898 If you want to get an idea as to where it all started go to Lady K sailing and look up his introduction to James Wharram ... the father of the cruising catamaran and then look up all the stuff you can find on him and Wharram Designs. The 🇬🇧🌌⛵ iconoclast that that started every Western Catamaran story with a homebuilt Plywood boat and two German girlfriends in 1955 😁😂👍🏼🧙‍♂️

[@sleeplessstu]

The relationship with your dad is so precious ! Please always appreciate how special it is to have such a great relationship with your father. I lost my dad when I was only 14 and it was just not the same without his guidance. Your dad is the best ! 😉

[@stephengreen2898]

And I absolutely LOVE to hear you guys TALK… YOUR ACCENTS & phrases are priceless to us Southern American’s who have no ACCENTS at all

[@marcryvon]

@@stephengreen2898 "Southern American’s who have no ACCENTS at all" 🤣👍

[@colinunderdown1758]

Once again DAD to the rescue, you're one lucky lad.🙂

[@Wade_Winter]

The great thing is that when you are old and your time has passed. You can remember adventure instead in of regret. Sail until you sink I say. Love the channel.

[@cornishhh]

Your dad's a proper engineer. Not everyone could see the potential of turning a toilet roll holder into a dipstick, and making something as good if not better than the original. I'm curious to find out what is causing the wildly varying oil pressure readings.

[@WildlingSailing]

Haha yep, I think it's the gauges

[@Lydia4Jesus_]

Your dad is an awesome, troubleshooting mechanic. His Knowledge is priceless! Like father, like son!

[@daveamies5031]

Mark, consider this: You were concerned you might drag when the wind changed (not uncommon, regardless of scope) so you set an anchor alarm, the anchor alarm alerted you with enough time to react before any damage. Seems like good seamanship to me 👍🏼

[@kevinpunty5838]

Here - here I have to agree, so why the doom & gloom! Be happy!

[@klaudiaskyes2922]

From a forum.... The OMC 636 fitted to Mercedes cars up to the late 1960s and the Mercedes Unimog 4x4 as well as the power unit for the ThermoKing refrigerating compressor fitted to artics. It operates at a very high start up oil pressure of about 115 psi and in the case of my origional 1978 model operates at about 80 psi hour after hour at about 1800 rpm. There is an internal relief valve at 8 bar to prevent damage. 7 bar is only 105 psi, so you need a bigger gauge. Try testing it when the engine is warm. 1 bar is 10metres of water, so you could connect it to a 100m hosepipe suspended from your drone! LOL Only joking!

[@grantpeachey6908]

thanks Mum and DAD for being there for those two

[@richardrichard508]

Anchoring on a Lee shore with a gale forecast..................................excellent way to ensure content ! LOL At least you kept the crew entertained throughout the night.

[@brucedysart6496]

That father of yours is an absolute legend. Love the beautiful dipstick made out of a toilet roll holder. Been sailing all my life and there are two types of sailors: Those who have dragged anchor and those who have dragged anchor but never admitted it.

[@johnmarriott616]

Your Dad is a legend. Turned up just when you needed him in more ways than one.

[@leonaessens4399]

It's kind of funny watching you handle Minke, going into the marina. Your confidence has gone up in leaps and bounds - a joy to behold, really.

[@clarkfamily9050]

Love seeing you and your Dad do things together. Brings back memories.

[@maureencoleman9248]

I love your Dad! And see he has trained you well!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

You need a downward facing deck light on your mast that can light the whole fore deck area. Add it to the projects list..😉

[@edgarmuller6652]

A deck light helps a lot while en route while sailing sorting things up. Specially in bad weather

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@edgarmuller6652 It also shows other boats where you are in bad conditions and what you are doing and if anything goes wrong. So ...help more likely to be forth coming when others can see a situation amid the dark.🤞🏼 Though underway it ruins your night vision but thats why you have radar... Sailing Uma use their ski goggles in high wind driven weather.. to be able to see.

[@edgarmuller6652]

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 u

[@sailingeden9866]

I like the way you show your location with the maps and satellite animations.

[@rnbspowa7of69]

I’m 100% sure you have the best dad I’ve ever seen. 💙

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

Love the cowboy hat... thought I was watching Toy Story.... you're a great Woody look-a-like. 🤠 You need to learn 'You've got a friend in me' on the Ukulele and give us a song.

[@markschuman3615]

LMFAO that's exactly what I was thinking Woody 🤠

[@markstaf4588]

That’s funny 😆!!!!

[@ianbell5611]

Well done that's a great looking dipstick, no cowboy hat required. Anchor dragging sometimes you just need to make decisions given the scenario that is most likely to occur, don't beat yourself up Mark you did well mate.

[@udojunge6595]

Don't worry, be happy about your absolutely normal oil pressure. When I start mine cold it builds up about 10 bar (145 psi) After 15 minutes runtime it comes down to about 6 to 7 bar ( 100 psi) and stays there. Keep in mind not to overfill this engine. Too much oil kills it faster than a bit low oil level.

[@piratejohan4888]

I keep the oil level half between max en minimum and it not use any oil. If a fil it to max it uses oil until the halfway mark. The oil pressure is on my engine the same ful pressure on start. By the way a have the same engine.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@piratejohan4888 Whats your startup pressure and temp when running...it might help them?

[@injahnet]

Your dad just kills it every time. Quite an innovator he is...

[@williamryan3503]

Bill Ryan Another great cruising video. What a learning experience with night time anchor dragging. The Bahamas are bad for dragging anchor with a thin coat of sand over solid rock. You don't discover that until the wind pipes up & then it is pucker time. Having your dad on board with his mechanical knowledge has to be reassuring. Your handy vice will be much more useful on a piece of plywood. Bolt it near one end of a piece of 3/4 plywood measuring 12" by 18" with a 3/4 " hole near the vice. It will hang on a bolt or screw vertically where it will be assessable but not take space in a locker. Keep up the great videos brings back lots of good memories.

[@SailingOTR]

The bale used for your vang attachment point on the boom is set up so the load is at 90* to the strength of the fitting. In other words the load is pulling from the wrong direction. Easy fix. Make a looped strop out of a piece 12mm line. Put the strop around the boom just aft of the vang fitting. Feed the loop of the strop through the SS vang fitting. This will keep the strop from sliding forward on the boom when under load. Attach the vang to the strop. This should last for many years.

[@thomsonsails]

That's what I was going to suggest. But you explained it better ; )

[@richardbarker2422]

Hi, thx for another great vid. I have twin OM636s they do have high oil pressure on startup. Mine start at around 100 psi dropping to around 60psi when warm and under load. Hope this helps.

[@cachacieropinga2624]

I know nothing about OM636's But I do know that on some engines the oil pump has a pressure relief valve to limit the cold pressure. So question does the OM636 have an oil pressure relief valve and is it correctly set?

[@simon-croft]

Oh your dads a legend !

[@thomasgraham5842]

youre dad is a legend , the dipstick idea is fantastic , he is the ideal man to keep around , soft spoken , doesnt get panicked , staying calm and looking and working the problem to a fix , thinking on the fly to rig something like that something so simple but could be catastrofic for the engine without it , well done sir .

[@gsftom]

Don’t be hard on yourself 😎. You are learning the ropes sailing, maintaining and old boat and producing videos. That’s a ton. Enjoy the ride. These are the best days of your life.

[@peterleyland4793]

great to see the parents getting some sailing time with you both!

[@paulinebutler5186]

Is your Dad on holiday? I love him! Good luck and better weather. XX

[@donnakawana]

I was so so sad yesterday... I couldn't find your video.... Then I realized it wasn't Friday... Heeehee it was Thursday.... Lol!! Glad you caught the boat dragging be4 it was too late... Grateful for that.. good to see you an your Dad working together... It's a beautiful thing... Sending much love an blessing's your way! Thanks for sharing your lives with us and Fare winds and following sea's ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@johnekins4408]

You guys are killing it, the experience you are gaining is priceless. Keep up the good work.

[@leefromsvpatchamie8607]

Your dad is an awesome mechanic, he really knows his stuff!

[@andrewwilliams7508]

You should always use 4 x the depth in chain , or 6 x with warp. This is what we teach in RYA . One of the best anchors , is the Rocnor anchor, i have had one for two years, and now i dont have any more sleeplessness nights on anchor. Well done for fixing your anchor winch . 😀 S

[@gavinferguson]

Next time drop the other anchor as well as a very shaped hold the strong winds will make a huge difference to stress levels

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Whats the advice deploying twin anchors like Minkie has deployed from the seperate hulls not a central bow sprit.🤔

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew,, Good to have an engine that starts on demand , that was a close call. LOGS AT SEA ,,,, If you get into a habbit of doing hourly rounds on a boat at sea , issues or problems are found early , but the log recordings show any changes by the hour , very helpful. A catch can ,with a vent is what is used as an essy fix for oil vapour , oil drains back to sump . Replace the seal in the vents ,or change the vent . You need a spare roll of butal tape ,it would seal things like that . Great to see mum n dad crewing again , have fun guys . Respect

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing and thanks to your Dad for his assistance to you all and to Minke.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

As per other commentators - I love the episodes with you and your dad working together to come up with solutions to little problems and I absolutely love your whole ethos - it's not "cowboy" in the least. Dragging anchor is a nerve-wracking thing for sure. I'm curious what scope do you use? I go by the old adage "3 for eats, five for sleeps", i.e. 3:1 for a lunch stop, 5:1 (minimum) for an overnight. It hasn't let me down so far! One thing I would suggest is that you make getting a new generation anchor a priority as soon as you have funds. Those old plough anchors you have are bound to give you problems sooner or later. I use a slightly oversized Rocnor - sets virtually instantly and the harder you pull it the deeper it digs in.

[@paulcolbert8576]

Great to see your parents back on board. They are great! Maybe it’s time to upgrade your anchor to a heavier mantus or rocna for heavy weather? Great video!

[@ufodude1000]

They drag also

[@baconatordoom]

Don't be so hard on yourselves. S#$t happens. There is no such thing as failure. Just a lesson on how NOT to do things. Y'all are awesome regardless. 👌

[@danahawthorne1633]

That was a bit scary anchor drag but you got through it to sail another day. Learning as we go. An old sea salt has just made more mistakes. Love your videos and thank you for sharing. Be sure to hug Nadiyana in each video. Lol. She is a sweetheart and you are too. Fair seas.

[@Hookahitter]

I sit here with my one leg in NE Ohio USA and wish I could spend even one day on a boat in the Med with a fine woman and only the wind to carry me along. Enjoy young ones, enjoy!

[@louisevad6091]

Your right about the fact that stuff happens fast out there on the water. That is the challenge. It’s goes from dead calm to rip roaring . Thunking situations through before hand always helps. But sometimes you are at the mercy of the conditions. You seem like calm folks. Have fun and enjoy. Safe sailing to you.

[@globalkiteapparel1891]

Just put your dad up for auction on eBay and then you’ll have enough to retire to a Caribbean island. The blokes priceless.

[@caractacus22]

It’s great he makes you do it, and sees you through it, you are building competence ,through him

[@kathrynaston6841]

So, keep this trick in mind! We had our anchor fall out of the boat during really high waves and winds down in Tortola - the prelude to a hurricane in the area. My husband and his friend quickly detached the anchor chain from the boat and tied the end of the chain to a fender/buoy that they then through overboard. It stopped the anchor from dragging the boat and potentially sinking us, and we were able to retrieve it after the storm

[@krismartin1181]

That's an amazing story cool heads prevail

[@markebert7336]

love the DIY Dipstick.

[@KR-pe7gr]

Thank GOD for DAD! Dad, you are a Rock STAR!!!!!

[@mark703]

Hi Mark's mum and dad, good to see you both back on Minke again.

[@fishntools]

Gotta give Mom and Dad a thumbs up!

[@graham961]

Another super episode!. Always a pleasure to see your father (and you both…of course!) in action - a certain contender for the Scrap Yard challenge programme👍

[@Orbacron]

Thanks again wildlings dad, your amazing help has transformed these crew and their adventures for the better. Good dad for sure👍🏻🌟

[@gaylanlee6447]

Been there. Sailing can go from serene to terror. Unfortunately My wife and I have ended up on the rocks (monster of a storm front)-- I did manage to get the sail boat off the rocks using line and onboard wenches along with a "not give up attitude"-- saved the boat and insurance took care of the rest. My hands were sore for a month or so. If I were still young, would I still sail?-- In a heart beat. Love your "figure it out" approach to life. You have a wonderful Dad to guide and teach you. Cherish his time with you while he is able!😎🤟

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Y'all did good by staying fairly calm while dragging anchor. Thanks for checking on the boat that dragged to see if they needed help.

[@thomastaylor6991]

Sorry about your bad night. Just remember,a lesson learned is never forgotten. Good job in preventing Yoshi from turning that illl mannered little dog into fajitas. Good to see Mom and Dad reaping the rewards of good parenting.

[@andyl4621]

dad to the rescue.....awesome as always

[@Rockpig74]

love the Garstang twang in yer dads accent and yours for that matter

[@GUCR44]

The plastic pipe doesn't matter what size it is.... Yes very weird oil pressure... So glad that you didn't drag into the rocks.. Sending love and hugs to you all. Peace Rolfie

[@TRAVEL.WITH.JAFARI]

Hello my friend 🙋🤝🙋🇨🇭🇨🇭 Very beautiful video Super like 👍👍❤👍

[@boatingmanchester]

Good to see Mum & Dad enjoying the sailing Dad looked in his element while sailing that boat think you best move over son :)

[@simondurrant6022]

the hammerhead of the family is the saviour and star again.

[@OurNewLand]

Your dad's breadth of knowledge is impressive. It's awesome watching him work out things in his head.

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Carry on round the bend(7seas&beyond). Great video& Father, MR.Calm . Good health to you all!

[@davidswain5687]

If you can, change the fuse to a simple circuit breaker, only takes a second to reset instead of the faff of changing a bolt in fuse in an emergency. They're really cheap from the UK, somewhere like tool station. If you give me an address to send it I'll buy you one and post it. Brilliant video as usual. I'm really envious and proud of you both. All the best, love and good wishes, Dave Swain.

[@russgaulke1364]

Stay safe. Glad you stayed off those rocks. I was not sure, b;ut did you have an anchor alarm set. I hope so. Your Dad is a legend. You are lucky to have him.

[@erbrock1]

Great episode. Your parents are the best. Be careful, someone is going to steal your dad and put him on their boat to keep things running (I know I would).

[@Kinematographer]

I think I saw a snubber or at least a bridle on your chain, but I don't recommend leaving the chain over the gypsy...always loop it off on a major cleat or secondary snubbed. If the bridle fails you will destroy the windlass and loose your chain. Maybe also you've discovered in high winds a cat will dance if the bridle is centre set. Off setting will keep things calm and ride tge waves a little lighter, therefore less stress on your chain.

[@kevinswanson3910]

You got a good talented dad,nice to see you guys spending quality time together.

[@barrystone2122]

The mother of invention is necessity.. good luck guys, good to see you and your dad working together again..!😅🤔🥳👍

[@waynecote31]

Ahhh, I can see DAD has little McGiver in him, am so happy your all having so much fun out there.

[@ddm220]

Dad knows his stuff ! Enjoy him while he is still around ❕

[@somadevo]

These initiations are valuable essential experiences...you all are doing an amazing job...i admire your relationship with your wonder full parents...Highest Blessings

[@michaelfgmail7506]

You averted disaster by taking precautions and having a backup plan, it may have had a different ending without a reliable engine I'm glad your dad' hard work has paid off

[@tropicalbluwaters]

Your videos have become increasingly professional.

[@Who.is.Clinton]

It's called a fuse. Judging by the packaging size +/- 130 Amps, protects the motor windings and supply cables to the Windless. 1500Watt Windless / 12 = 125Amps. You should look at getting a few spare 120Amp fuses. This will protect your Windless if there is a jam in the future. Of course the 1200Watts Windless will be able to take temporary higher loads than 125Amps, but rather be safe and let the fuse blow to protect your Windless hence a few 120Amp fuses spare and a few 130Amps. Make sure the lessons learnt here about your mooring is learnt to protect to you in the future.

[@gudfarfar]

Good to see you and your parents.

[@nigelloweth5553]

Another awesome video. So glad you will have these vids of you and your parents to look back on. Priceless memories. Great job Mark!

[@jimbahneman6553]

Glad u got so much fixed up and operating again

[@petesmith1968]

Great Video......I woke up once gently hitting the rocks.....off the Cap d'antibes...I was inexperienced, not enough chain out for the rise and fall of a gentle swell... luckily no wind a calm August night... Winched myself off with no damage......big wake up call never did that again ...😊 You are slowly refining your experience.....cool😎

[@deibertmichael]

Your folks are so cool. You invite them out in the best weather. He is so good mechanically. Lucky

[@keithh3463]

happy all is well. Your Dad is pretty amazing!

[@markstaf4588]

Ounce of prevention saves ya a pound of cure and less head scratching !!!! Lessons learned ! Power on !!!! 💪🤠🤚

[@123turby]

So true,repairing boats in exotic places. Really enjoy your Chanel. Keep your head up and your stick on the ice as a Canadian would say.

[@markpearce2510]

Dragged anchor too many times using a c.q.r anchor Replaced it with a resetting new Rocna and our nights at anchor are so much safer Great to see your dad enjoying quality time together,and the dogs settled well aboard. Always great to see your episodes appear and read all the comments,one can always keep learning. ALL THE BEST FROM Sv Connoisseur dx443 Fremantle 🇦🇺

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello Mark and everybody there on your boat and nephews in line you had I think it's called a shunt they have them on solar systems when they are running wires and it goes on the ground side but I read someone's coming about a second breaker that would be probably the best thing to use. And no oil pressure will be much higher when the motor is running and it's cold as it warms up the pressure might drop a little but it sounds like a healthy motor at least you know what you have now after rebuilding your motor it should last you many years of dependability anyways you have a safe trip stay healthy and God bless all of you

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice goin Woody lookalike an Yunan Cowgirl. Nice goin DIY Steve. Thanks m8s Keep up the good work! You and yours stay safe and well.

[@timevans8223]

You don't want a fuse on a windlass. You need a trip. If it was to trip you just reset. No replacing a fuse at a critical moment

[@jerrybailey3095]

Excellent episode Mark, your Dad is the best. Glad you guys got your vessel to safety, many boats have been smashed ,do to anchor not taking hold. But big thumbs up the way you two handled the danger "excellent" . Take care and be safe.😎🐕👍👍

[@viktoriaannscotto6296]

love it when your folks visit. dad always gets things done right.

[@ianclarke8821]

Your oil pump will have a pressure relief valve in a bypass arrangement. Find the lift pressure from the manual. Even if the pressure drops on getting the engine hot (which it will) you’ll get damage in the cold phase eventually. Remind us of the model, folk here will get you the fix, hopefully without removal of the beast. Nice video, if a bit gloomy!

[@bryanjuni706]

You did the right thing! Great video as always!

[@spindlespringsranch3108]

All I can say is that your dad is A M A Z I N G !!!!

[@andrewbrown2063]

I suggest checking the gauge of the windlass power cable, if too small it will trip the breaker (blow the fuse) under load; replace the fuse with a breaker, get a Rocna, avoid anchoring on a lee shore in a big wind, and make an effort to find and fix every leak- leaks are demoralizing for the crew, and will damage everything, including the electrical system giving you more work and risk- it will take time to re-bed everything but it’s worth it; you can make a stainless T plate with a drilled hole to fit into the track under the boom to secure the boom vang- that was probably the original design, just unbolt the end cap on the boom and slide in. Have fun. I learn from your adventures without the risk. 🙂

[@josephsichting8162]

Loads of ckeaky likes to all of you! Your dad needs his own channel too! See you next week!

[@buzzinsmaug6794]

So pleased that you survived your little dragging ordeal 👍👍👍. Take Care all 4 of you 🌍♥️👍😊😊

[@saltspringdesign]

I was in the same situation recently; i was concerned but figured since the tide was on the way up we needn't haul anchor since low tide was not until 4 pm the next day. I did learn a lesson though to make sure i'm not too close to shore when i drop anchor. High wind warning right now; she's gonna get bouncy out there in Ganges Harbour. Safely on our mooring now however. Thx for sharing, great vessel you have there!

[@miseMise971]

An anchor 'angel weight' is a vital (and very simple) piece of anchoring equipment. You can make one easily and it improves holding/snubbing greatly.

[@billedgar297]

I’ve owned a number of boats, both sail and power boats so have experienced breakdowns and repairs many times. You’re doing well, especially considering the age of your cat. Consider it a learning experience, we’ve all gone through it. Cheers 🍷

[@arkansasboy45]

You have some really great shots in this video. It's good to see you guy's on the water again.

[@TheNickys68chevy]

Great to see that you have a vise on board.

[@sailingstpommedeterre4905]

Yay Dad!! I like his Oil Dipstick idea....Fantastic!