Blocked by Shells! Volvo Saildrive 130s. We change the Saildrive Gator. Easy Boat job?

[@adrianschutte]

Good stuff again, cheers !

[@SVImpavidus]

Thank's mate. Glad you enjoyed. Ant.

[@normanboyes4983]

Hi Ant, you appeared to be really enjoying that job, likely because you knew the labourer reasonably well. The seven year replacement of the stern drive sealing ring does seem conservative - but then again as you demonstrated it is a reasonable periodicity for giving the sail drive leg and drive an optical bollicking and refit. Hope to see you soon.😀👍⛵️

[@SVImpavidus]

Hey Norman, If I stand on the roof of the camper, I can see your house from here LOL . Sail Safe mate. Ant & Cid

[@sailing-etanche]

A lot of work and heavy. Nice help from the UK

[@SVImpavidus]

It sure is. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid. xx

[@MultiCareka]

have seen 30 years old rubber being changed, was in perf. cond. so VOLVO. do say to change them early.

[@SVImpavidus]

It would be good to do some proper testing...

[@PaulMckay-g3v]

Great video, we have a shaft drive but lots of good advice especially about isolating and electrical paths. Thank you

[@SVImpavidus]

Glad to help. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@nigeanddonnassailingadventures]

Happy Easter Ant and CID.Another well timed video with excellent tips to prevent future disaster and ensure the project runs smoothly. We’re hauling out in July and hope to sort the saildrive rubber boot and do some major work on our MD22l while we have the space to shift the motor . …all just as easy as changing a spark plug🤪😜🦘👍 Cheers Nige & Donna …Porto Montenegro⛵️

[@SVImpavidus]

Hi Nige and Donna. If you need help just drop us a line. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@nigeanddonnassailingadventures]

Thanks Ant👍

[@SVImpavidus]

No worries

[@Cptnbond]

It's time to look for a better way to clean parts. For about 130 euros, you got the VEVOR 10L Ultrasonic Cleaner Machine.

[@SVImpavidus]

If oly we had the room on board. But I have keen crew 😁😁😁

[@jeffmack4995]

Happy Easter, Ant and Cyd!! Again, a great video packed with good stuff. Ant, I am quite interested in the clear wire reinforced hose on the raw water side of the cooling system. What is it?? Safe sailing, Jeff and Julie s/v OoLaLa Westsail32 hull #81

[@SVImpavidus]

Hi mate. The hose is 19mm internal clear with a 5mm reinforced outer. Its standard on most Bavaria's. But can be difficult to get sometimes. It is well worth getting as you can see the water flowing or the system drawing in air. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@ooweesaler]

Another good effort there. Good to see that son's come in useful now and again. 😁The anode that you put back on the saildrive. If you left off the isolation tabs would that erode before the sail leg and show up a problem? Presuming because it's not eroded after two years it shows that the leg is fully insulated?

[@SVImpavidus]

In short yes. 😀 If you google saildrive issues you will see there has been quite a few that have rotted away very quickly. There is an advantage to fitting a galvanic isolator to you boat as well especially if your parked in a marina with steel piles. as this can be an issue too. You can test the resistance between the leg/gearbox and the engine. I can't remember what it should be in Ohm's but its very low, almost nothing. Again you can test between the anode and the prop and the sail drive and the anode. With this type of rope cutter the prop will have continuity with the anode and the saildrive. Without, the the prop has no continuity but, the sail drive and leg should have. Good questions! Sail Safe mate. Ant & Cid

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

Is there a wedding dress on the boat had me laughing.

[@SVImpavidus]

Yes he's a chip off the old block 😜😁 Sail Safe mate. Ant & Cid