BOAT WORK - Replacing our Fuel Injection, Motor Mounts, Anchor Chain! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 311

If you like boat projects you’re in for a treat! With Brian out of commission and not able to do any heavy lifting I take on the huge task of looking after Sierra as well as continuing to tackle our boat work list. In this video we install our new carpets and Brian guides me through replacing our fuel injection system. Our friend Bill from @calicoskiessailing installs new engine & transmission mounts, timing belt, and fuel injection pump and our good friend Ryan hears about Brian's surgery and offers his help for a few weeks.
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[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Your friend was a life saver

[@indianfyre]

Shoutouts to Calico Skies!! Bill and Grace are awesome!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😍

[@esmith1771]

amazing people! :) Bill and Grace rock!

[@BillB23]

Kazza, you never cease to amaze! Infant care, carpet fitting, diesel mechanics.... What can you NOT do?

[@CraniumCarl]

Ditto! Kudos to Kazza - Wonderwoman-Supermom!! :D :D

[@neilbarnwell]

Not to mention all the filming and editing of it all...

[@jamarie1972]

Hernia repairs

[@BillB23]

@@jamarie1972 In all honesty they farmed that one out, lol.

[@gregbarthol5381]

Ryan is the perfect definition of a true friend!!!!

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the shout out. Working with the people that have inspired me is such an honor. Brian and Karen truly burst their butts to bring us along on their adventures. I have been so grateful to be able to give back to these guys.

[@Papin47]

@@adventureswithryan5474 Ryan, very glad to have the chance to send a deep appreciation for coming through to offer Brian your skills when needed most! Happy/Healthy 2022 to You!

[@ve7yan]

Ryan looks a lit like Ryan Reynolds.

[@luislopez3963]

Man Ryan is the man. God bless him and his family. Way to be there for Delos when the Captain was out of commission. Blessings from your faithful followers. Thanks Delos for the lessons and the Lady of the boat is a trooper. Happy Trails

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the love Luis. It was awesome to help them out. They are so worth it. Take care

[@bradsouthers7476]

"Head south until the butter melts". Now that is some wise guidance!

[@CraniumCarl]

ha! I didn't quite understand that at first, but now I do. Now that's a sailor with salt in his blood! :)

[@jeffbach23]

The butter still has not melted!

[@salterclan]

That’s what she said.. wait what?

[@Div3r]

I first was told this when I asked how did Christopher Columbus find the Americas. The answer was he sailed south until the butter melted then turned right.

[@xajel88]

Nurse here, hernias are my bread and butter. 2 weeks of no heavy lifting is too short. You are much more active than the general population. For you, 6 weeks of no lifting over 15lbs would be better. That includes lifting pushing and pulling. A gallon of fluid is around 8.5lbs for reference. The surface of your skin has most of the nerves that cause pain, usually it takes 2 weeks for that layer to heal, however it can take up to 6 weeks for the fascia to heal as that tissue receives less blood flow, the fascia also contains almost no nerves, so you can re-herniate easily with heavy lifting without feeling immediate pain. God bless you and your family. Been following you from the beginning.

[@tpalmer4829]

Neurosurgery here. Completely agree with the above. 8 lbs is (about) a gallon Of milk. 15 lbs. (2 gallons) 6 weeks. DO NOT TEAR THE REPAIR!!!!

[@shawndyer8140]

I made sure to get a strong woman so when I had a stroke she kept her head and thrive s

[@helenebee166]

I @xajel88 I wholeheartedly agree. I know I am much too late, but I agree with you, definitely 6 weeks. I nearly fell out hearing 2 weeks. I hope you are feeling much better, Brian.

[@terrybyrd4386]

It is nice to see all the help that Delos has done for so many other people come back full circle. I love helping others when I can because what goes around comes around. As my folks said to me growing up, "you reep what you sow",

[@feathersky860]

So VERY VERY TRUE ✔️ 🦅

[@dictator9849]

Pretty sure that came from the Bible not your parents!

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

what goes around rarely comes around, but the philosophy is sound in any event. We can and should do what we can to help others (within reason) on the assumption that others might do the same for us. But we ought not expect pay-back from anyone. Not because it's too much to hope for but for mental health purposes - so we don't harbor resentments

[@BillB23]

@@dictator9849 Kinda sounds like they internalized it. Therefore one could say it came from both.

[@Papin47]

Steeped in admiration at the know how, the tenacity and perseverance of SV Delos family and friends. Bon Voyage!

[@jeffbach23]

Thanks for the sweet send off!!! The butter finally melted! 😎👙🧈

[@kayburow4539]

I was confused. I just really thought it’s Friday 🤣

[@katman_x]

I had to look as well.

[@mikewalsh1616]

I can only imagine how many other people did the same😂

[@svdelos]

Ha yeah I know! We're a day early because we're going scuba diving tomorrow. YIPPEE :)

[@mikewalsh1616]

@@svdelos have fun, I saw you guys when you were in boston where are you going diving?

[@cannacorn]

@@svdelos Good on you! Been a while hasn't it?

[@robertedge6902]

It’s great that both of you understand the mechanical functions of the boat. If an emergency happens cross training is vital. Hope you’re headed south soon.

[@Billdo420]

Kazza was amazing in this episode. Must be so fulfilling doing that kind of mechanical work. Also RYAN!

[@sockeyevoyages8840]

Dear Karin and Brian, Thank you for showing the reality of maintaining your voyaging home. Each episode you provide lessons for us as you document your hard work. Seeing the support from the community you have built is the best lesson and example for living generously. Appreciation!

[@svdelos]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for your support and watching the vids- Fair winds Brian, Kazza, and Little Sierra

[@bensundaralife9359]

Brian narrating instruction manuals could be a real thing. Who wouldn’t pay for that calm voice instructing us how to complete complex rebuilds. Well done Brian!

[@tomriley5790]

Just to say how awesome both Brian and Kazza are (individually as a team and in their interactions)

[@chriswellstead776]

Fantastic to see friends giving up their time to help others could this be a new way for mankind? Great video keep them coming.

[@wsrjarapjumping.worldsbest8603]

Delos will sail.your voyage is more real than the actual world....viewing your shows is like "at last.....some normal loving people" Your great company.many thanks.

[@lydiaajohnson]

This was Kaza’s moment to shine! You are my hero today. Women Who Sail rock.

[@jrod5303]

Always great to have some solid people that can help out! Kazza is amazing and Sierra is just a gem, thanks for all the great content.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Really impressed w/Brians working relationship w/Karin.

[@chriszimmerman4500]

So I’ve been binge watching your videos for the last 6 months or so. I went back to the beginning and I’ve watched everyone. I caught up a few week’s ago and now I’m having a hard time waiting on the next one every week. I’ve had such a great time with y’all and now I feel like we are moving in slow motion. You guys rock!!! Hands down the best sailing channel on KZbin. Thanks for being there for us.

[@javierechevarria1548]

Kazza you’re amazing, sweet with Sierra, tough with the anchor chain, strong with the tools, precise with the injectors, ... CONGRATULATIONS !!! Brian ... slow down a little bit, you have to recover 100% to continue all your adventures

[@brucecampbell7266]

Working with young kids around is fun. It's definitly slower but a great learning time.

[@marshallc3]

Go Bill & Calico Skies. I don’t know you but I love you!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks so much!!! 😀

[@cqmacht4513]

Love how kazza stepped up, nice to know when the chips are down she has your back. fair winds Delos

[@elainepowell6557]

Dang! I did it again! I get so engrossed in watching, that I forget to pay attention to how much time is left! It’s over! Waaaaaa! Great video again! Brian I am happy you are doing well! Kezzie, you are a true woman warrior! I’m so blown away by you both! Sierra is still so very cute! Ryan has an awesome accent! Very encouraging to see good people helping just out of the goodness of their hearts.

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the shout out and the love. These guys are so worth every drop of sweat. Take care

[@380Scania]

Kazza a legend started a novice and now the Captain while Brian is recuperating have really loved the channel and watching all the vlogs while you all grow together. Hope your recovery is going well hugs to all the gang. Greg in the UK 🇬🇧

[@crispinswainstonharrison9042]

Delos DIY videos are the best !

[@svdelos]

Glad you like them!

[@neehooya]

You guys are getting projects DONE! Glad a few friends offered a helping hand. Thanks for the vlog and big hugs for Sierra. She has grown so much! Cheers.

[@edmus2712]

Friends make the world keep turning !!! Great Video ...

[@silasmarner7586]

Kazza is a heckuva mom and wife and repairer. I have tremendous admiration for her. She reminds me of my mother. Ohhhh the stories! And Bill from Calico Skies is a "rainy day people" friend. Good on him! And Ryan a.k.a. Sled Dog!!!

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks a ton for the love.

[@DonAshcraft]

I'm coming to the awareness that you're satellite internet service is not just for KZbin and keeping up with friends fans and family, it's for you guys to research all your fixes projects and improvements to your floating home. I'm a handy self-taught internet researcher. I never call a repair guy. Althrough with my projects the big difference is my house is fixed to the ground and your floats and moves! Well done guys! It's as if there's no project you can't figure out and accomplish yourself. That's a great way to go through life! And you are right she is a super mom!

[@PlainStraightShooter]

Kazza the Super Mom, Boat mechanic, Carpet specialist and all around jack of all trades now. Brian, you got a winner. Good to see all the help and Ryan there.

[@wmackirdy]

Those Swedish women are amazing...good Viking stock, perhaps?

[@tddnenc]

this should be a show . really with all the people that help and show how the world can come together and all help each other.

[@wildaltarose]

Wow, I am amazed how much work needs to be done to keep your home comfortable and safe. Well done.

[@jonnowindow2075]

Watching those carpets come out I couldn't help but think about all the parties and antics they've seen over the years. Bet you were relieved to see the old ones go.

[@sailinglinnaea2358]

Ahha! Just last week realized we needed to elevate the motor mounts and just last night cut serious rubber spacers. The band saw worked a dream. Good to see others puzzling through things. Thank you for sharing!

[@hollyelizabeth7743]

I love you guys so much...kazza you are a true wonder woman! I suffer with anxiety but your vlogs have an instant calming effect. I admire your positive attitudes so much. And my favourite thing ever is seeing the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and listening to the sound of the water. Your vlogs are fantastic, they make me feel like I'm right there with you. Keep doing what you're doing. Love to all and the baby nugget! 😊✌

[@davidgriffin14]

"That's what she said"!!! Lol 😂😂😂

[@waltbrown8899]

Did somebody say..."That's what she said!"

[@ninline2000]

I worked at Robins AFB as a civilian in the F15 Depot Repair section. We had an aircraft electrician that had neck surgery and lost motion in one foot so that it dragged. They were going to medically retire him early and he was pretty upset. My boss said he could sit in a damn chair by the jet and point and tell the young studs what to do. He wasn't about to let 20 years of knowledge and experience walk out the door. Watching Brian supervise repairs reminded me of that. That dude kept working, he was a great trouble shooter. I was pretty good myself and he was one of the two people I went to when I had a problem I couldn't figure out.

[@carolbell8008]

What a great testimonial to a wise decision.

[@PurpleCh4lk]

@Harriette Chaderton This sounds astrustworthy as downloading more RAM to your PC.

[@MattPSU02]

The Weber State mechanic/professor is in a wheelchair and he still manages to do all kinds of stuff. He puts out videos on KZbin. Reminds me of that.

[@rickc303]

Small world

[@BillB23]

@@MattPSU02 What's the name of the channel?

[@imscanon]

Annoying as it must have been to not be able to do the work yourself so you could heal, it was good experience for him to help as one day he may need to do those things to his own engine and will have that experience and knowledge. Win/Win really. Kazza of course is always a rock star.

[@richsander1118]

First rule of angle grinding, but the baby down! Priceless!

[@lafflaff2676]

Brian is a great guy for helping..Well done

[@gregsnewyt]

Way to go Bill from Calico Skies! You rock!

[@thomaspautz]

Hi there, it is goog to see Kazaa much more relaxed than before and Brian take care till your surgery is stabilized; so which you all the best and a good balance between sailing repair and taking care for sierra. Thomas from hannover

[@fgansell]

Amazing getting all those chores done under the circumstances.

[@cornpopfailed4141]

The sierra smile is the sweetest thing.

[@patricedechabot1708]

Kazaa, you're the best supermom ! keep cool dear Brian, your job is to get back to work safely now.... Be good and patient, cautiously ! Sierra is my favourite as she is always so happy ! All the best, P

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Bill & Ryan save the day.

[@gabrieldsailing108]

Hope you feeling better after the surgery, and everything is well . God Bless you all always

[@ron343]

You have a keeper there I have been with my wife for over 30 years and I have also had major surgery and she has been a super star.

[@GaryLaaks1]

A tip Brian if I may. My dad taught me to always turn the motor over by hand gently at least one to two revolutions once a new timing belt has been fitted or when a motor has been rebuilt to check that the pistons clear the valves etc and to make sure it turns over freely. It has saved my bacon once or twice in the past. Brilliant work on the carpets. Looks factory made. Kazza the mechanic. Well done Kazza. Ryan, you are the man. Thats what she said, HA HA HA HA

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the love. I only try to keep up with these two. They truly do go all out for us to feel a part of their lives and their adventures. Giving back to them this year has been an amazing feeling for me. Take care.

[@davidc6510]

Great project video! Bill & Ryan are Legends for their help! Thanks for sharing!

[@svdelos]

You got that right! The sailor community is amazing :)

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the love

[@jb9090]

Super good of the friends that helped. I’ve been wanting to see the radiator cap painted for a long time! I also had two hernia surgeries and the repairs have held up well 👍🏻

[@davidtorney6607]

Kazza you are amazing!!! Super mom and marine master mechanic!!! What a great team!

[@oilenglai4128]

Gosh..... that is an incredible amount of maintenance work and equipment know hows.... and kazza has turned Wonder Woman 🦾

[@feathersky860]

LOVE YOU ALL ❤️ Thankful for GREAT FRIENDS. Your family is one of MINE. ⛵️ ✔️ 🦅💜

[@richardmerrill4036]

Just a fun additional piece of trivia: You talked about using the mizzen for hoisting. You might be familiar with Baltimore Clipper ships (like the Pride of Baltimore). The masts are sharply slanted aft. The tops of the masts were directly above the cargo hatches. Perfect for hoisting. And for some reason the were very fast sailers. Good for evading the British blockades. And a bunch of them were fighting/raiding ships. Great video, thanks.

[@spinkey4842]

my dude, you chose your life partner wisely, she's a god damn legend!!!!

[@stankythecat6735]

She is !

[@masp2391]

She is an amazing women, but can we not break the 3rd Commandment and take the Lord our God name in vain. Thankyou and God bless..

[@danielandersson4651]

Shes a viking ^^ We aint as weak as the rest of you

[@drath8617]

@@masp2391 GOD DAMN LEGEND!! HAIL ODIN ALFATHER!

[@buenobro]

All hail the Swedish Princess, Kazzatron!!!! Great job Kazza, Bryan you are one lucky man... much love to you all.

[@Wil3vlbc9gvk604]

You make a strong family, thank you for sharing.

[@jamesa702]

Heal carefully and take your time. You are a wonderful family.

[@strong002]

Love you guys, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your lives, your adventures and your amazing vibes.

[@cigarman6956]

Wow guys been watching since 2012. What a wonderful adventure you've had.

[@Megasunami]

I wish all the teachers are like Brian.

[@jlange65]

Kazza you are amazing, willing to tackle anything.

[@krisdewilde3696]

Kazza is just such an awesome and resilient partner!! You're both so lucky as a seemingly well-balanced couple!! I know how hard it can be building a house with a todler around let alone on a boat! Cherish each other!

[@goleafsgo8496]

That little Volvo is going to sing like a Canary, great mini overhaul and its going to love you for it!

[@fleurdelis0012]

Guys, It's so difficult what to say, .. I saw one video and immediately stopped and went to the very first one. I've been watching every vid for a long time now. I feel as tho I've been thru everything ya'll have.. I just can't stop watching.. I have great feelings for each one of you, every episode, every individual that you all have encountered.. Godspeed ya'lls journeys and I will always be watching and enjoying life thru your adventures.....

[@1sheinz]

You got this super Mom ! Technical tip for using the OLD SCHOOL torque wrench - you will notice that the black handle is attached in a manner that it floats on the tool. In order for the required torque to read on the tool ,the handle must be ballanced on that pivot. Meaning NO part of the plastic should touch the metal of the shaft. The scale is set for the handle to be an exact length each and every time. If the plastic hits the shaft ahead of the handles rivit you will get a much lower torque than the scale reads. Learned this 40 years ago from father a aircraft mechanic. CHEERS Steve h.

[@pargust]

Some woman you got there, Brian. And some man you got there, Kazza. You're an amazing couple!

[@Adamkibal]

Från en Svensk till en annan så vill jag tacka för ni gett mig ett livsmål, att bli en cruiser. Antar att du får översätta detta till Brian

[@thedude6688]

I hope you have a speedy recovery Brian greetings from Madrid Spain

[@ChicoDusty]

With Brian passing all that knowledge to Kazza and her excelling, Sierra is definitely on the path to be able to rebuild the engine when she's 5

[@llaughton69]

Sierra would be swinging off the torque wrench........literally lol

[@michaell6580]

Whatta Baby Nugg personality and smile at the carpet approval that made my day. Thanks for sharing. Kazza deserves a day off and to be pampered.

[@ericjohnson1322]

I like the size of your carpet. doesn't get old! nice work everyone!

[@Sku11Leader]

I'm sure it feels so good to start tackling all those little things that have been in the back of your mind the past several years. All those projects that don't need to be done right now, but you know one day they'll have to be. Must feel amazing.

[@tongroenendaal7015]

Love it, seeing Kazza do the ‘hard’ work! Great job👍

[@leedammon9100]

I hope you enjoyed your stay on landfall lane in Anchorage! I grew up on Starboard drive. I recognized the house down the hill from where you were cutting the carpet. The house with the glass walkway through the middle where a tree fell. I used to feed her cats when she'd go on vacation.

[@kissfan003]

With all the CRAP going on in the world today, people like Ryan restore my faith in humanity. He is living proof that there are still good people in the world, and not just he "It's all about me" cancel culture. Cheers Ryan! You are a wonderful human being who makes the world a better place!

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the amazing love. You truly put a smile on my face. I'm just trying to give back to the people that have changed my life over the past 8 years. Spending time with these guys and seeing just how much they care about taking care of the tribe, has been nothing less than amazing. Thanks again for your support!

[@mr.president1700]

God bless you... I wish you the best health... All of you are my family members... Everyday I pray for you... Lots of love to child.. respect to both of you

[@debralivingston7298]

Kazza is the man, damn! Well, you know what I mean. I love the fact that, Brian uses his superpowers to save money, rather than make money, to accomplish his goals. Super Ryan is, straight up, SUPER AWSOME! Can't wait to see more of You, Sir.

[@adventureswithryan5474]

Thanks for the love Debra. Brian and Karin are truly a SUPER team that never stops working to give the tribe a chance to be apart of their adventures. I love giving back to them.

[@josevenegas1710]

Great job guys. I wish I had seen this video 14 months ago. It would have saved me a lot of money. Brian, in addition to owning sister ships, I share with you an umbilical hernia repair that I had a year and a half ago and it is still holding well. We are currently in Cartagena and heading towards the Pacific in a few months. Hope we can cross paths sometime in the future. BTW, in Boston's Constitution Marina you moored exactly at the slip we kept Ipanema for the last 9 years before November 2019.

[@mitchacho_]

Kasatron & Steve Carell’s bit was HILARIOUS 😂

[@matthewotto8322]

G10 is awesome, I'm a professional cutler, and G10 is my favorite handle material 👌

[@MedinaMcKee]

A woman who's proud of the power tool she got for her birthday! Awesome.

[@richardbobo6980]

Very very impressive that is a host of work to do and it's done professionally good for you

[@patslovokia3834]

How can anyone give these guys a thumbs down?? Just seeing the Nugget's smile was on for me Even though it's only Thursday. I ain't mad...

[@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak]

It's only the 9 poor misguided souls though, so nothing to worry about 🤣🤣🤣

[@donnakawana]

Haters gonna hate.. we congratulate no time for hate here!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@al4385]

Some people who give thumbs down are either people who randomly got recommend the videos, or they are trolls who click thumbs down on everything because they are bored and childish hiding behind internet anonymity.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak 13 now

[@carolbell8008]

That is one adorable baby. She looks so much like Mommy right now!🌹

[@kennairne2245]

We used “Flex Seal” on the bottom of our carpets to keep them from deteriorating . . . works great.

[@edd9032]

Brian and Kazza best boat couple and darling Sierra a perfect little nugget🥰

[@ellam9332]

Brian - take it easy. Wishing you speedy recovery and safe sailing.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

SuperMom, carpet fitter, fuel injector expert, chain gang braider, torque wrench operator Kazza!

[@BillB23]

She's one formidable woman, no doubt.

[@moodyfan4ever]

All in one superwoman Kazza,..

[@lisaponder2809]

Thursday? I'm so confused. It's been a "rocky road out of the container " kind of day so this was a wonderful surprise. OMG, the "that's what she said" throwbacks at the end sent me back to your older videos.

[@slobmarley9070]

These are my absolute favourite Delos videos, I learn so much

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

'.......use my Dremel, that I got for my birthday when we were in Madagascar' These are words I can only hope I can say one day.

[@nateorus]

i would watch these videos for the sole purpose of seeing the nugget smile... the rest of the stuff is also really cool :)

[@petetling]

its good to see a woman do mechanic work. way to go kazza. brian please let yourself heal well. nd for getting in the way, please give sierra a hug for me. take care delos

[@Roysenator]

Always so strange seeing Delos hard aground like that! Great work with the boat projects guys, glad you had so much help!

[@svdelos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Idkmynameikr]

Am i the only one seeing 5 days ago......

[@mikewalsh1616]

@@Idkmynameikr they pay to see a week before

[@patrickwelch620]

You probably could have made 5 videos from these jobs. You are a great teacher and now that you are not all over the world this would make great content. For now... BTW splicing old line is really hard. Nice work!

[@dragon561]

sv delos u 2 are a super loving couple what i mean is when one is down the other picks up the torch and carries on with it love the channel and now u have nugget who will carry on as a sv delos legend happy sialing guys