BOAT LIFE: Our Engine won’t TURN OFF?! 😐

[@jessruby7189]

I really appreciate how you include all the little mishaps on the way. Especially when editing, you’re always a few months wiser and you probably look back and think “well that’s a little embarrassing.” Eg the key scenario. I think it’s so admirable for you to share those moments where under stress and bad conditions it can be hard to see things clearly. It’s a really great learning experience for me as I prepare to get my own boat soon!

[@KristinasTravels]

Hey Jess 👋 oh I’m so glad you’re learning too! How fantastic. Really excited to hear you’re preparing to get your own boat soon. ❤️🥰 and thank you for your kind words. We are very vulnerable laying it all out there, but we are really keen to show people how it is sometimes, particularly for us newbies over here 🙉😊 x

[@jjfore0921]

Never shut the fuel off on a diesel. Restarting requires you to manual prime the injectors. If you need to shut down in an emergency choke the air supply to the air filter.

[@kslats916]

Yes, this is the way to shut down a run away diesel engine. Obviously in an emergency, cutting fuel or air will work but restarting after fuel shutoff is not as easy.

[@Bri-wi8kq]

Yes, ya only make that mistake once!

[@TheBacko1]

Yanmar has a red rubber switch ( on motor) through which you can turn off the engine

[@assface5619]

Should be able to hold the fuel rack off engine side. I don't think their engine was overspeeding or anything. Seems like the shutdown solenoid lost communication from the switch on the dash.

[@TheBeaker59]

Don't rub dry salt you will scratch the finish underneath, I remember fitting a new windscreen and first trip My son wrote his name in the salt 10yrs later you can still read . If the salt is so bad then wash down with salt water it will be mostly gone.

[@jeffcee9457]

Thanks for sharing i enjoy over her in New Jersey in doors because of mother nature the cold winter.We are feeling warm watching your video

[@KristinasTravels]

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[@TheKitearch]

Thank you for sharing the experience of your adventure. Seems that 'sailing is learning' - every time out. Don't stop!

[@everest_CFA]

So great!!! I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned, but you guys are both looking so much healthier.

[@brettdurrans15]

If you ever need to turn off a diesel engine turning off the fuel takes time and makes restarting a pain. If you put a plastic bag (bin bag) over the air intake it will stall but be easy to restart.

[@GregMoress]

Nuggets of wisdom like this might just save the day for me one of these years...

[@martinbowskill5511]

Bret excellent comment Marty

[@markbernier8434]

Cutting off the air supply is a good answer. Just wanted to comment that the type of intake can be very different. For some sorts of engines a bit of plywood is a better answer. (Open tube type). You don't want a plastic bag sucked into the engine. This is something to test under controlled conditions. Despite taking longer to do it is important to know how to turn off the fuel as well, preferably in several places.

[@jaimes350]

@@markbernier8434 all engines should have air filters so even if it gets sucked into the filter housing it shouldn't make its way into the engine. unless it destroys the filter itself on the way.

[@brettdurrans15]

@@markbernier8434 Hi. True but I think the engine here is a Yanmar. These have filters. I have a piece of plastic pipe filled with small pedal bin bags that fit nicely over the filter. This means I have the right bags in the right place in an emergency. Also I have bags for when I need bags to hold part's/screws/rubbish etc when working in the engine room close to hand.

[@Japandaman]

It’s just getting more and more beautiful!! It’s so good watching your adventures from the start now that it’s Feb 2022 in real time 😀

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video! What doesn't kill you makes it an adventure! Salt water doesn't rot wood, fresh water does so if you have teak hit with salt water.

[@billsmith5593]

Just some notes on motor sailing... Leave up the main even and maybe 10 degrees off the wind. Move the traveler to upwind so it will not luff. It will calm the motion of the boat and give you some added speed. Finally with that wind if you want to sail maybe be 45 to 50 off the wind. It will give you the speed plus a better ride..

[@vinceperillo6802]

Hey guys your latest video is great. Love that you two were able to work together to figure out why the engine would not turn off and sail at night to get to your destination. Great can do attitude!

[@douglaslines4370]

If the engines fails do not forget that you have a Sailing yacht. You can do everything under sail.

[@beagssss1]

I've been watching for awhile. Thanks for bringing Australia sailing to my home in Myrtle Beach SC USA. Love it!!

[@robertcoulter7592]

Love these videos more and more each time! You make a great team and it's simply beautiful watching life on a boat again. Sail safe and have fun! ❤️

[@BrianRhodes9763]

Greetings from Dallas, Texas. Another great video mates. First - Don't be afraid to leave in all the embarrassing moments. It shows us that you really are one of us... ;) Second - Calm winds, beautiful weather and light seas don't make for a good sailor. It's the rough seas and nasty weather that will knock the rough edges off. Pretty soon you both will have salt water running through your vanes and you'll be old salty dogs. Cheers mates, see you next time. Oh and you will have to explain what a fortnight is....HAHAHAHA

[@codymorgan9512]

Subscribed! KZbin must be pushing your vids cuz I wasn’t even watching a sailing video!!! (I do watch them often but never seen yours! I plan on living on the ocean in a couple of years so I’m trying to learn as much as possible! So glad someone puts out the bad times so us newbies can learn more things!! Thanks so much! LOVE FROM THE UNITED STATES!! I’ve got a couple Australian friends, can’t wait to hopefully one day make my way to these spots!

[@mikg7783]

Always enjoy your vids kristina, great to see the trails and the successes, much as I will miss updates every Sunday morning in the uk, every few weeks and keeping. the quality will make me a happy viewer

[@macman6107]

Good onya guys. Great video, especially the WWTBAM segment. Very well done. You always make me smile and laugh and that scenery at the end, wow!. Loved it! You deserve all the success and so much more.

[@dannielleaus5466]

Your videos are so awesome - we love them Thank you!

[@RodneyBellco72]

Great video Kristina! And you guys did well for beginners. Looking forward to the next one!

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks for your support Rodney! ☺️

[@svgitana2499]

I never understand people that have “zero” sailing experience and the first boat they buy is a 50’er?! 😅 I don’t mean to sound like a d*** at all and good on you on following your dreams and actually doing it!! It’s just that usually your first boat should not be a massive 50’er…..especially with 2 novices! It’s just a head scratcher for me personally! My wife and I have been sailing for decades, have the means to buy a large sailboat but we chose a much smaller true blue water sailboat (this is our 4th sailboat). After all this was the boat we felt would best suite our needs as we start our cruising life. Sorry to sound so critical, I don’t mean to be because I enjoy your videos, and you guys are doing well and slowly with your growing experience will be able to match the size of your boat. Great videos and always been a fan of Jeanneau’s sailboats, beautiful boat for sure! 👍🏻🍻

[@jptilley10]

Thanks for watching, if you watch from the start you’ll see how we looked at a heap of boats and wanted something around 40ft (and $100k cheaper) but couldn’t find anything because the market was so hot and as we have limited time off work and couldn’t wait for the right boat to come on the market. Believe me when I say we had serious doubts about the size of the boat or even to do it at all. At the end of the day, i don’t think size makes that much difference, it’s an easy to handle boat with electric winches, the principles are the similar whatever the size i would imagine.

[@allendibble4070]

John and Kristina thank you for sharing,it has turned into a learning experience for me note key turned in main panel ,didn’t know that was possible, it warms my heart that you are experiencing the real world not one set out in the media in this country weather reports are only predictions ,the reef is not dead or dying, boats get salty ,and I feel you have a way to go yet ,and your comment about going to a marina to wash the boat , Love your work ,and you are doing a fantastic job with the vision .

[@Steve21945]

That was so good - again! Even the bits you might have cringed about - they just make you seem more real, and make us feel better about our own more “human” (silly) moments. Like the time my car wouldn’t start and the RACV came and put it out of Drive into Park and away we went. We all have those moments, so thankyou for sharing yours with us. And the quality and great - I think I’d rather 10 minutes once a week than 20 once a fortnight, but to each his own, I guess. 😊

[@shortwave5454]

Love this channel! ❤️ I also love Sailing into Freedom - episode 333 left me smiling for hours

[@SailProMarina]

Im impressed you were willing to show the key mistake. It's not unusual when in confused seas or other stressful situations where a new captain will turn the key to OFF and then try and shut down the motor via Kill Button. But the kill button needs power to kill the motor. Which leads me to my word of advice. Relax, Relax and Relax. You ate in a 50' sailing yacht that is very very capable. As long as you keep her pointed correctly ,, she will take care of you. You cant sail smooth when your taking 2-3 meter swells on the Beam. Its about Angles and letting your Bow cut your way thru the waves/swells. 20-30 knot winds are a dream in that vessel IF you keep her trimmed and pointed correctly. So far So Good anyways and as a crew of 2 be sure when underway everyone knows exactly their duties and be prepared when departing,,, even as far as keeping a checklist until you are able to memorize those arrival and departure duties. Well Fair Winds and I enjoy watching !!!! Stay Strong !!

[@robertgreen9150]

Thank you!! I always enjoy the open seas!! And especially under some sailing if it's in my armchair but I still can feel and smell the salt

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys

[@KristinasTravels]

Cheers Trev 🙌

[@vivianbond7449]

Looks a nice layout inside the boat too

[@william6526]

The most important thing you need to learn is to stay cool and don't panic. You are most likely going to experience problems much more dangerous and if you don't keep calm you won't be able to think straight and solve the problem. Cool heads .

[@AndrewWilmotAu]

Greetings from Perth! You seem pretty resilient after adversity and are confident enough to admit your greenness - good stuff. Was interesting watching John’s reaction to the key incident - tell him to put a checklist together - he should be used to them being a pilot! Thinking you know everything will get you in more trouble than being open to learning as you go. Damn the naysayers, at least you are out there doing it! Don’t get sucked into the vortex of KZbin and trying to keep your subscribers on-board, it’ll become a chore. Sail for as long as you get a kick out of it and can afford to, so you don’t find yourself unable to extricate yourself from the lifestyle - I bet a few sailing channels sometimes wonder what life would be like now if they had taken a different path - but now are too far down the rabbit hole to find out. Same could be said for most people though I expect! Including me. 👍✌️

[@joesamson8666]

John is a very patient man!!! Asking the same question over and over especially after I JUST SAID IT would drive me nuts! But he is also a very lucky man to have you Kristina! It's funny to thing that as an ex-journalist, Kristina's job was literally about repeating the same things over and over to brainwash people in viewing things according to her employer's editorial line (nothing personal, journalism has just lost a lot of integrity nowadays) while John the ex-pilot's job was about talking as less as possible...only when necessary and just pilot the damn plane. Opposites attract right?

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Thanks for honest videos. Looks lovely. I’d never heard of bommies before. ❤️🇨🇦

[@KristinasTravels]

I think it’s an Aussie term for columns of coral 😅 and you’re so welcome 🥰 Cheers all the way over to Canada!!!! X

[@Time2getgoin]

I don't care for the bad weather. Let's stick with only the good. Navigating the coral would be scary. Nice video👍👍

[@robertgreen9150]

"Clear skies and unlimited ceiling" and moonlit nights is good for pilots and sailors too!

[@lisadeyoung5361]

Good job phoning a friend. I've only been a few miles out, but.. boating far out takes guts. Well done.

[@assortedbibssundayfootball1312]

Nice video. Great adventure! Liked the drone footage near the end.

[@PeterGrimes59]

G8t channel ❤️ Just clean the jammers and you will find they probably still work fine. Just a simple wash with fresh water 💦 gets rid of line fragments etc.

[@brianbuchanan2414]

Great video, very entertaining, well done

[@rickloren4766]

You might want to coil all your lines neatly when not in use so they don't get all tangled up when you have to make changes quickly.

[@arottie4097]

What you guy's need, is some sunny WARM WEATHER!!

[@KristinasTravels]

Here here!!! ☀️

[@revtoyota]

For future issues with the engine and it will not turn off cover the air intake with anything to starve the engine of air. Turning off the fuel should be your last ditch effort. Your fuel system can be a pain to get the air out of to get it going again, especially under way rocking back and forth. This is coming from a 25 year Bering sea crab boat engineer and diesel mechanic.

[@Rabbiton]

Great videos!

[@darylwembridge3115]

love your adventures helps me a lot whilst I am so unwell!

[@bradleypeel6057]

And now you know, you learn as you go. 🤙

[@StephenOshea]

wow what a drama and a adventure thanks for posting

[@chrispomfret8592]

Hi team, I’m binge watching and saw your issue with the furler and the jammer not holding. It’s a few months on and you might have a solution but maybe consider a Spinlock winch feeder block on a mounted pad. That way you could deflect the halyard to the second cabin top winch when one is occupied. The other thing you could do is mount a pad eye and use a snatch block on a short dynerma loop. Ask Barny Walker for advice. Loving the videos

[@Plsd2beme]

You guys are great..... Glad it worked out for you guys.

[@timbates2052]

I see lots of macrame in the cockpit. Messy lines will kill you fast, or take a limb. Tend to your lines better. Coil nicely. Lay flat and loose, on seat, floor, down hatch on cockpit floor, whatever. Piles of twisted up knots won't cooperate when it matters. And never "make off" control lines (sheets, halyards, furlers, twings, jiffy's, etc), especially in wind. NEVER let them tangle with each other, either. Read Chapman's and Colbert's more.

[@SaundyB]

Turning off the key before stopping the motor can damage the diodes on the alternator, just a heads up if you have charging issues in future

[@svechappe6075]

Was just going to say the same thing. Charging system can be damaged if the key is turned off with the diesel continuing to run. Would be recommended to have someone check that the charging system is working properly.

[@jaquespierre6460]

Hey, i'm really enjoying your channel. So many of us can relate ;)

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks for your support Jaques ☺️🙌

[@jimfisk4474]

Hey you all, I just tuned into your video episode, first time. Love sailing adventures!

[@KristinasTravels]

Oh welcome Jim!! So nice of you to say hey 👋 Glad you enjoyed this one - you’ll have to go back and join us for the start, there aren’t too many ep’s! You’ve joined us at a great time ❤️🥰

[@barryandrews4316]

thats so funyyy..why wont the engine turn of...so fuuny to watch that part..thank you guys....

[@russellneville7145]

Mmm, newbie's you guy's are doing extremely well. Vary envious. Good content.

[@m.mal-hamad7955]

stay safe and take care

[@KristinasTravels]

Thank you for your support! ❤️⛵️

[@BastienKoert]

Get a pressure washer to rinse the boat off. Makes cleaning much easier

[@allthatfluffnstuffQLDaustralia]

Oh wow guys how super exciting ❤️ I live in the Whitsundays and I’m so jealous 😂 😂

[@williamwiese9963]

Great video!! Just subbed. Be safe and keep up the great work

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks for the sub Will! Appreciate it :)

[@TheBacko1]

Hello, if you are in a similar problem again, know that the Yanmar - on the engine (stern) has a red rubber switch through which you can turn off the engine. Cheers 😉

[@gavinmathews7578]

Oh I love this Can’t stop watching You two are doing a great job learning as you go … Make sure to pull into Groote when you do the top end 🇦🇺👍😊🐟🌓🌊🥗⛵️

[@davehayes8812]

I love the warts'n'all story telling. We're all learning something! I'd also put in a vote for the shorter vids - 20 mins is daunting for the time poor :)

[@richardpickersgill3434]

First thing to learn, don't trust bom lol. Check the actual real time readings of the nearby weather stations, check lots of forcasts from different sources. Just came across your channel, subscribed, looks good

[@deegee6477]

Just bumped into your channel tonight. You’ll earn a new subscriber with four stars ✨. Thank you for the content

[@vivianbond7449]

It to be or not to be in good sailing today lol

[@chrisgibbons6527]

Hi guys, looking forward to the new content, 20 mins is very cool. I understand the editing is a bit of a chore, but keep up the good work!

[@willg9764]

No power to fuel shut off solenoid. It's like some of the old Perkins and Mercedes engines if worked on

[@markbernier8434]

I noticed you seemed to clip off on random bits of hardware and had no jack lines. Always check how things are fastened down. My standard for strong enough is quite high when I am trusting my life it will not break or come adrift.

[@steveburke4609]

Glad you two were able to make a move like this and enjoy life while you can. Life without makeup and a mic can be liberating 😄

[@KristinasTravels]

Yhanks Steve! Haha! Yes - absolutely loving life without makeup and a mic 🤣😂😅😆

[@BohemianBeatster]

A Babe In The Woods going on here with you two. Learning on the go in something like a sailboat in the open ocean can be somewhat crazy and dangerous. But on the other hand, your innocents just adds to your sailing adventure. You're both adorable. Stay groovy and stay safe.

[@MrGwada83]

Bravo et merci pour vos vidéos, je vous suit depuis quelques temps et j'ai regardé toutes vos vidéos depuis le début, je suis obligé de mettre la traduction car pas très fort en Anglais! J'adore, je suis moi même propriétaire d'un Sun Odyssey seulement 45.1 qui est déjà pas mal! Je suis en ce moment à Madagascar sur l'île de Nosy Bé et je ne sais pas quoi faire??? repartir par le cap de bonne espérance pour rejoindre le Brésil puis les Antilles que je connais bien ou passer le canal de Suez pour faire la Méditerranée avant de faire une transatlantique, mais vous me donné l'envie de passer par l'Australie avant et d'en faire le tour. Biz à vous et bonne continuation...

[@soulcontractor1641]

Kristina, i watch your Channel because i have found, i like the Freedom of the Vagabon Gypsy Lifestyle what Sailing brings! Two(2) KZbin Channels I would highly recommend for Inspiration, would be Sailing SV Delos ( Brian the Husband has a Wealth of Tribal Knowledge and takes on a Beautiful Crew with his young Wife and Daughter, all of them are Females, Teaching them and Helping them truely Gaining their Sea Legs), the other KZbin Channel more Akin to you ( Aubrey Sailing Miss Lone Star )Strong Female Character, like yourself has had some Hard Times which She has overcame and Mateys She has a Pirate Boat! Dean(Soul) Toronto

[@cygnusx1363]

Those fuel shutoff solenoids can be pesky at times.

[@ianmangham4570]

Hilarious, never mind, it's a learning curve

[@KristinasTravels]

Haha, thanks Ian! It sure was 🤣😋

[@rrocketman]

μπράβο σας👍

[@rboston33]

Just subscribed, wishing you well.

[@SouthernCrossGO]

Nice epesode mateys. Maybe You should have got a cat. No rollies

[@scotthardy7584]

bless his patience with her...

[@codymorgan9512]

Jesus this place is beautiful.

[@forrestcorral]

New fan

[@neilreynolds432]

The channel is growing

[@karmakehidupan7405]

Keren

[@ken2633]

Did the Alternator got burnt when the key is in OFF position with engine running?

[@sailingmarilynkaye]

Hi guys how are you both going, we has the pleasure of meeting you both in Airlie, we were on Marilyn Kaye. Hope things are going well would love to catch up if you head south again take care Dean and Ro

[@nortonmolly]

Great video 👍 Is a water maker on the horizon so you can wash off salt without the need to access a Marina.

[@robertorzech8922]

Wow, you can write with salt on your windows! Is that ever cool . Your own little clear board for drawing maps and things !

[@vivianbond7449]

Have you got a fresh water tank on the boat to wash things down with

[@KenWhittle]

I do enjoy your videos. However, like many I believe you have been foolish to say the least heading off on a 50ft yacht with no experience. I'm hoping others don't take this lead as it could easily end up in catastrophe. There are many good sailing courses out there. I'd reckon anyone considering a similar journey would get training up to the RYA Coastal Skipper level as a minimum. Most yacht clubs are happy to get you onto a boat (e.g. twilight racing) to learn the ropes (pun intended). I wish you well and continue to watch and enjoy the videos.

[@peterhatch1583]

Just stop the air to engine but I'd say by now you have worked it out or just Google ! " safe sailing😊👍

[@abelzoni2138]

As a husband I can 100% relate. "The engine won't shut off" "What does that mean" "It means the engine won't shut off" "But what does that mean" "It means the engine won't shut off" "Why wont the engine shut off?"

[@KristinasTravels]

😂😅😳🤣🤗 Too funny!

[@carsonp3146]

You interviewed max verstappen

[@KristinasTravels]

Sure did! 👏🤗😇

[@shoogz5016]

The engine won't turn off lol.. You two are a beautiful couple. So cool. When is the wedding ❤️

[@KristinasTravels]

😂😎

[@Greghamillphotography]

Do you have a water maker? I am sure John could tinker one together than you rinse that deck off anytime you want.

[@chewybacchus5918]

The US Navy opened the entrance up in World War 2.

[@mixlix8909]

😂 That part were the engine would not turn off, omg - classic male/female conversation... Lol. I'm sorry for laughing but that was so real and hilarious to me. Thanks for the laught you two :))

[@KristinasTravels]

Hahaha... dont worry, it was hilarious for me to when editing it all up!! SO funny.. we were literally talking in different languages.. men are from Mars, women are from Venus after all! haha!!

[@angeltravelstheworld]

Great video. Thanks for keeping it raw and real guys. Just a side note, hopefully you'll be able to keep the storytelling going, without succumbing to the usual influencer style of " showing some skin" for likes.. Storytelling and talent, as well as the adventure should sell itself.. and keep away all of the creeper old guys in the process.. lol Happy sailing! :)

[@lzcrazyzl6443]

Yes it is nice to see a couple not trying to get more attention buy selling each other's sexyness. Natural and real is very nice, respectful and not over doing whats already there.

[@vivianbond7449]

Trial and error lol

[@KristinasTravels]

💯% !!!!

[@vivianbond7449]

@@KristinasTravels bless you guys too

[@grahamgirolami8384]

a ship hit it, that why the entrance was created

[@GoneAdrift]

Re: Output - your production value, your vision and narration is significantly better than it needs to be to retain and grow. I’d go the other way. Ramp it up to bi-weekly and produce something of roughly half the quality and watch the channel continue to soar.

[@thesilenceoflife453]

Wow beautiful. I envy you.

[@richardpaquette8429]

But why won't the engine turn off? Had me in stitches. Should we leave it on? Lol