BOAT YARD LIFE: Time to make a decision

[@grubbypaws3566]

Hi fellow sailers, in my days as an aircraft engineer we used to get loads of corrosion, so if you can, find some water displacing LPS1 it’s like WD40 on steroids allow it to dry. With areas like the old windlass motor casing spray some LPS3 it’s a spray on wax that completely seals. Another fantastic product is ACF50 as an all in one spray, these are all available as an aerosol approx £15 here in 🇬🇧. One final tip put some cord on the red isolator key and tie it up so it doesn’t fall out and disappear like all those old bic biros. Nic blog keep going 👍😄😄

[@Mike7O7O]

Sterling advice Mr Paws ;)

[@iffyaviator]

all good products! fellow aircraft mechanic myself ACF50 works wonders

[@stevecrombie5357]

Coffee ✔ Teulu Tribe ✔ One half hour of uninterrupted time available ✔One more project to make Tuele better and safer completed ✔Joy on the faces of Zach and Becka ✔You're bloody doing it. ✔ Stay safe. ❤🙏

[@TeuluTribe]

Love it, thanks Steve ☺️

[@IanStreten]

Seeing two young people doing such a wonderful job of caring for the love of their lives is so lovely to see. Great job with installing your new Windlass. My wife & I used to spend a lot of our time at anchor when we spent 11 years on our ancient Trader Motoryacht cruising in & around the Greek islands. For us our windlass was quite possibly one of the most important piece of equipment as we spent many times at anchor. May I suggest that for you another enhancement to your new installation that you consider getting a remote control for it. My wife & I had one & it enable us to lay & retrieve our anchor from anywhere on the boat. Also we found it to be quite invaluable carrying out Med Style mooring when using marinas especially as, unlike you two, our age was a big factor in our cruising life. Take Care.

[@paulas7847]

You compliment each other so well. Becka, you are amazing in the way you help Zach by jumping into tasks!

[@chipcleveland990]

I enjoy the boat project videos very much. It's nice to see 2 smart people working hard on a boat that they care about.

[@pete9501]

Indeed and they are getting good at it too.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers, we do love our home 😊

[@rar23424]

Good call on the new windless. The old one had a long life, but it will be good to have one that's 100% safe and reliable.

[@TeuluTribe]

Our thoughts exactly, the old one has also found a new home on a boat in Aruba 😊

[@Simon7944]

Absolutely love the channel chaps. At the risk of being accused of being pedantic that’s a capstan you’ve installed, not a windlass. A windlass operates on horizontal axis. Your capstan’s axis is vertical 👍

[@TheRoadDogz]

That trick with making a new center hole for drilling out the hole larger is pure genius. 😊

[@sallyjane8392]

I totally love your approach to life. You both remind me of my first trip age 21 and learning as I go. You can bloody do it and the skills you learn now will change the future of your life for the better. I’m about to do it again aged 58 and wondering how the boat yoga is going to work with creaky joints and extra blubber but hopefully it will all work out somehow. I’m excited to see how much has changed in 35 years.

[@bitsurfr46]

One old woodworkers trick to fill holes with a mixture of sawdust and glue or epoxy. It looks like teak and is the same technique that is used to make press board.

[@TeuluTribe]

Why didn't we think of that😂 Good idea, next time we'll have to give that a go😁

[@sharifsoliman2497]

a quicker trick is to screw in a hole saw of the original hole size inside the new bigger size so that the internal hole saw acts as a guide.

[@NTF-fk8en]

@@sharifsoliman2497only works is if the arbor has extra thread to take the holesaw. Most don’t but it’s a great trick, I use it to go from 70mm down lights to 90mm downlights

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Proud of you both for not Mickey mousing that windlass installation. You both did an excellent job with the wire management and motor install. This is legit! Stay safe!

[@slammercharters]

1/0 wire is called “one aught”. Super smart to upgrade your wire, stuff gets hot and fails when you and the boat are under duress.

[@davidnichols147]

Amazing guys, the teak looked original. Quite the puzzle piecing in pieces of the deck. This new windlass was certainly worth the time and effort extended and should provide years of uncompromised service. Great job!

[@Mike7O7O]

I haven't been watching for a while and the difference between now and your very first tentative steps sailing is heartwarming to see. How you've gone about this chapter in your lives is exemplary. Very best, Mike

[@danielboughton3624]

The wiring was most likely the issue with the old windlass. The older models are often built with heavier components and if refurbished are going to last longer though they won't look as slick. Another source for heavy cable is a welding supplier. I get mine there rather than order it in. Not sure if that is an option on Aruba but something to keep in mind. As always your work looks solid.

[@pixiniarts]

Ooh that was a lovely job! I really loved the grain matching teak inserts, that was such a nice touch. I'm really enjoying these DIY projects and fixing videos, I love Teulu such a beautiful boat, and it's great to see such caring and aesthetic improvements... Looks like you are both taking a bit of a beating doing it so I hope you both are healing up and are resting up. All the best! 🙏

[@TeuluTribe]

Matching the grain was a bit of a challenge but definitely worth it! We have a few even bigger projects to come, but not too long until we are back in the water 😊 Cheers!

[@TheStephanPeters]

Love your DIY projects and the way you adapt, improvise, and overcome.

[@trailingarm63]

Great job, always nice to see a beautiful woman working hard.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

Thank you for the caption pointing out that Zach wasn't naked, but that was clear we could all see he wasn't naked, his hat was clearly in shot.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Awesome job guys and you certainly did a good ‘aesthetic job’ on the deck, once that’s weathered you would never know. Great to see how you share the jobs, shipwright and electrician in perfect harmony. I’m the sort of guy who would have refurbished the old windlass probably but that would have taken quite the effort and it sounds like it just wasn’t up to the job anyway. Better to have some power in reserve and the rope drum will be very useful. I’m sure someone will buy your old one or certainly worth a few drinks and perfectly possible to mend and use on a smaller boat. Happy days. Andy UK

[@belfastconor8521]

Great installation! Will make your daily life on board so much easier. It’s a beautiful piece of kit. It’s like a piece of jewelry for your boat.

[@georgepile5433]

Be careful Muir don’t cover warranty on electronics The motor says water proof but water still gets in around black cover Muir won’t cover water entry in Mine was only 6 months old They said it’s in anchor locker no cover Make sure you use butan tape to seal black cover And I also put plastic cover over motor so water would run off

[@petegraham1458]

Well done , nice upgrade and you did it yourselves, congratulations!

[@Mike9001000]

A lot of work again, but a brilliant result. If you had put the old windlass back on you would have no doubt been wishing you had bought an upgraded new one, so a job well done. And it does seem very quiet 😅😅

[@TeuluTribe]

Yeah it ended up being a far bigger project than we thought it would be...but definitely worth the effort! Its way quieter😅

[@tomrichter244]

Is it OK that I have a crush on the cute, hardworking young lady with the lovely accent? I am surprised that you u tube site doesn't have far more subscribers and views you guys make a great couple

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Although I don't own a boat, I learn a ton of stuff from your boat projects. Ingenuity, patience and problem solving. It translates well to my overland rig. By the way, Becka reminds me a bit of Natalie Portman.

[@joecounihan8016]

A nice trick to hold the hole saw in place just to take a small piece of plywood and drill your hole through that then hold that plywood over the other hole so the hole saw doesn't wander then drill your new hole

[@jacksmith8002]

You two are so hard working and a great example for any couple doing any project together (ok, show the swearing and name calling)

[@logancampbell6091]

Just suggestion next time next time you change the windlass instead of patching the teak maybe cover the holes using something like 4mm stainless plate and mount the new windlass onto it......just a thought love what you guys are doing!!!!

[@alisonlaw1977]

All inspiring. I am not a sailor at all but love seeing your progress with you lovely boat❤

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Alison, that means a lot to us😄

[@fgansell]

I love that you are both so capable, you are going to love having that new windless. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesnicholls7501]

Great stuff

[@RoyClare]

Awesome 👏🏽 🎉 so good to see a job done really well! 😊

[@DizzyPanda]

12:15 There is one simple trick for drilling a hole when there's a void where the guide drill should go: first, drill a hole in a piece of scrap plywood, place it over the area where you need the hole, and use its sides as your guide. This method also works when you need a circle without the central hole typically made by a guide drill.

[@martinmoss317]

you can also stack hole saws on the same bit. use a hole saw that matches the existing hole as the guide for the bigger hole saw.

[@Wauquiez48Pilot]

Great job guys well done. Only small criticism where the large cables ( or any cables for that matter) enter a junction box they should have glands. A easy upgrade when you get the parts.👏👏👏 Ps this is most needed where cables enter the top of boxes for obvious reasons of potential for water entering

[@sumobear2031]

Ive gone from sending you the odd bit of advice, to watching you with great respect within two years, i take my hat off to you both.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Likewise, two young people who know what they know and what they don’t and listen and learn. Every day a school day, even for me as an old salty dog.😊

[@douglassmith7034]

Well, once again Becka and Zach, you came through with a crackin good job on that windless. So nice to see such a great work ethic on you youguns. Don't see that as much as in the old days, that's for sure. Becka, I love your little motto, you really are bloody-doing-it, that's for sure. And Zach, my friend, I don't think I have heard such a good speaking voice as yours for some time. Maybe, when you take a break from rollin in the surf around the world, you can take on doing that for a living and all the fame you can handle. All the best you guys...

[@boatman909]

Great vlog. You are taking such care in renovating your old boat. It will really pay off down the road. When you lifted that floor hatch in the bow, i was really surprised how clean it was! 😊

[@TeuluTribe]

She’s come along way since we first got her. Really surprising!

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

Zach and Becka, Awesome job installing the new windlass. I have to admit that I was holding tight in case Sparky showed up; great job Becka. Thank y'all for sharing. I hope that y'all rewarded yourselves with s pint or two. Cheers! Blue Skies and Fair Weather. Faithfully, James

[@stevejones9788]

You used a nice wokaround for enlarging that old hole for the switch. You can get an arbour that takes the place of the pilot drill on which you can mount a hole saw that is the size of the old hole

[@DavidM-g9d]

Enjoyed the video thanks. I do have a suggestion though having fixed similar issues on a number of boats. The chain will eventually chew through the epoxy you used to protect the balsa core in the chain hole. Possibly very quickly even. That will lead to more of the same rotting problems. A more long term solution which I use in most deck similar penetrations is to dremel or router out about 5 to 10mm of the balsa on the inside of the hole (without cutting back the fibreglass on either side of the balsa) and replace it with thickened epoxy so you end up with a ring of 5 to 10mm solid epoxy where the chain will rub. For the bolt holes a better solution is to overdrill them by say 3mm, fill the holes with thickened epoxy, then redrill through the epoxy with the correct size for the bolt. Again leaving a solid epoxy ring protecting the balsa core. If you ca add some glass fibres to the thickened epoxy in either case it makes it even stronger.

[@daniellevinson9173]

Thought you might like some advice on the risk of corrosion of the motor casing on the Muir windlass. I replaced the same windlass 10 years ago after it had corroded in the previous 10 years. It took 8 hours with an angle grinder to cut the badly corroded mounting bolts in order to remove the windlass. It was a nightmare. The powder coated motor casing of the new replacement windlass corroded after 12 months. Muir replaced the windlass under warranty and I covered the replacement windlass (the third Muir windlass) completely (including the mounting bolts) with Denso tape. The tape makes the motor assembly look like crap but I have just removed the windlass after a further 10 years for servicing and the casing and bolts are in really good condition. If you want to save yourselves from a lot of grief you should seriously consider using Denso tape as a corrosion barrier - you won’t regret it.

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Nice job kids. Pro tip. Keep the capstan/ gypsey well lubricated. Take it apart every 6 months for lub. Or it will be seized forever together in a few years. Ask me how i figured it out.

[@brianswift5814]

Yep! You didn't just git 'er done - you bloody did it & it looks great! 😎👍

[@HellyWelly93]

So nice to get a project finished 🙌

[@TeuluTribe]

So nice 😊

[@markbernier8434]

Good solid job. It will be easy to add another foot switch when you realize how handy it is to control the drop as well as the haul. In the meantime, don't leave the chain under tension it isn't good for the windlass. Make the chain fast elsewhere and leave the last bit to the windlass slack.

[@stuartmould6363]

Another Brilliant job guys 👍👍⛵️⛵️

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you Stuart! 🙏

[@peterasacker5948]

Fantastic job guys...your hard work will pay off soon.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😄

[@jerrymurphy6856]

Great video this week. I love how you both work so well together. Can't wait to see what you tackle for next week

[@TeuluTribe]

We’ve got some even bigger projects coming up over the next few weeks.. 😅

[@bobrohrmann1518]

American wire gauges AWG, are, the bigger number, the smaller the wire. #2 is smaller than #1, then #0 (aught), or 1/0 (one aught) is the next larger wire, then #00, or 2/0 is next larger, up to #0000, or 4/0 (four aught). After that, it goes by thousand circular mils (mcm), circular .0001 inches, so the next size after 4/0 would be 250 mcm, and then just bigger after that. That was a very nice job on that windlass upgrade.

[@johnnyjr38]

You are a great team. Very impressed with both the acumen and determination/commitment. Enjoy your videos. JohnK

[@jonathanscott550]

Great job to you both the windless looks absolutely magnificent. It's going to be a game changer. Looking forward to next Boatworks video

[@stevecunnold2975]

Good job, but please, please make some sort of shield or protection to stop water from the chain dripping/splashing onto the motor - otherwise in a short time it, or the electrics will start corroding !

[@davidh3194]

Good work your two. What a team! Cheers.

[@petrospapapanagiotou]

Indeed... You are "bloody doing it"!!! ⛵💪👏👏👏

[@Swampkrew]

Good work you two. Keep an eye on the 1/0 wires that pass thru any holes. I didn’t see you use any grommets for protection. The high vibration and constant movement of the vessel could rub through the wires insulation.

[@conormegan2824]

Great work.another hack for a hole saw .drill a hole in a waste piece of plywood.remove guide drill .place ply over hole to drill and use the bit through the ply . cheers

[@russellneville7145]

Wow you guys. You are getting so good at boat work. A job well done. And the finishing work was very well done. Good decision making & an all round top job👍 keep up the good work. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

[@colinboniface194]

Just finished the same job on my launch... Makes life so much easier...

[@silvanocometta9760]

I suggest never lead cables or tubings along the floor, as you have done. Instead, lead them es high up as you can. In fact, when water or dirt gets in those spaces, you will have a hard time to clean up if all those cables are on the floor. Best regards.a

[@jclements65]

Great video, Great content, The Mrs should be on a Runway as a supermodel,

[@topshelf552]

DIY Boat fitting at its best!!!!!!! Bravo

[@TexasDoug393]

You guys are amazing. It's this aspect of boat life that makes me hesitate.

[@farhadris]

Onya for such a clean and beautiful job…

[@helenrice9782]

You two are AMAZING! Can’t believe the jobs and tasks you put your hands to!!! …with such success 🥰🥰. Keep on having fun xxxx

[@ronkirk5099]

I've owned a couple of fiberglass sailboats in the past, but I opted for a Chatham 33, steel pilot house cutter for my last boat. With modern paint systems, corrosion is not really a problem and I liked the safety and strength of steel while cruising in the high latitudes and in the stormy southern ocean during my 40,000 mile singlehanded, circumnavigation.

[@MichaelRhodes-w3k]

Absolutely brilliant you two, I just love the way you work together and trust each other. Xx

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much!😁

[@topc9858]

Wow, the deck is thick. Build like a tank.

[@sailingsjofagel]

Good job on the "aesthetics" Team Teulu..!!! I got an ebay $20 remote up and down switch for my new windlass, and it works a treat. Just a thought. I also have a rocker switch at the companionway so we can operate the windlass from everywhere..!! Cheers Grant, Adelaide, South Australia.

[@yngvereik]

Good job on the windless ! About holessaw.. instead of the senterdrill, you can put a smaller saw inside the "right one" for guiding.

[@johnwishart7950]

a other wonderful video the feeling you get from operating new things is almost worth the money you shell out well done you to doing what most people my age think they should have done

[@TeuluTribe]

It was a cracking feeling to see it working for the first time. We can't wait to give it a proper go at anchor.

[@justsomeguy6474]

You bloody did it.....Yes you did!

[@danlindberg4849]

Thanks!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much Dan 😁

[@RonaldJHElzenga]

So much better...you bloody did it!!! Nice DIY Becka and Zach..❤🎉 And gave me some inspiration for a future upgrade of my still manual winch..😊

[@stevenplancich6449]

And the Repairs/Improvements Continue👍Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Great work in the heat just a little worried there was no gland around the cable into the box. Looks like a great windlass.

[@honourandvalour]

well done iam impressed hope you had a beer later after all the hard work nice one

[@rainfinger]

Congratulations on your electric windlass, adding a salt-water deck wash will make your life even better.

[@brownnoise357]

Nicely done. The first one of those windlasses I've seen, and it sounds great imho. Best Wishes, Fair Winds, and Safe Travels. Bob in Wales. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️❤️

[@charonstyxferryman]

Regarding the 1200 Watts windlass, Some boat owners take the power from a AGM battery close to the windlass: Benefits of doing that: 1) The huge current (Amps) going to the windlass has short wires. 2) There're no big voltage drop from the main battery, becase ... 1) Wires from the main battery only need to carry the AGM battery's recharge current, which is very low. 2) Emergency power for the electronics (VHF etc.) in case the main battery bank got swamped, or became defunct for other reasons.

[@johnwalker6711]

Well done guys, got these boat jobs down now very impressive cheers from Australia

[@chrispomfret8592]

Loving the confidence of you both in undertaking boat repairs now. You’ve come a long way in such a short time. This confidence is going to keep stress levels much lower In challenging situations and your relationship stronger. Unless you are the type that thrive on make ups? You could say this will help anchor your relationship? Sorry, I’ll see myself out.

[@marksierra667]

Good job guys you two work very well together

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Great job, kids! Take care of yourselves ❤

[@belizejt]

It’s wonderful to see you both work so well together. Best wishes 🎉

[@TheAtma50]

Nice work guys, Brilliantly executed ... Stay Safe & Fair Winds!! ☘

[@markwalker5231]

Great job guys!

[@muirengineering]

Great job guys! To many years of sailing and anchoring around the world ⚓🎉

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Muir, it’s a wicked bit of kit. So much faster and easier than our last one! 😁

[@eyefly82russellm80]

Lol i went out sailing and the hole gallon of wet system a and b pumps broke when knocked over . Took me 3 days and 2 gallons of acetone to clean it up .

[@normanaplin4658]

Well done. Nice job!

[@jamesburdett2644]

Handsomely done. A shipyard would not have done such a neat job, well done

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you James 😁

[@rayb3117]

That windless is almost silent. great install. But,, how much longer until you are out on the water

[@somadevo]

Great upgrade. Well done

[@tongroenendaal7015]

You are a real great DIY team!

[@charles11ification]

Impressive!

[@liessssssssable]

Yeah! 🎉 Like watching you do boatwork! Great team!

[@donaldbrown9437]

Great job!

[@albertstahl3474]

Cheers to you two and the new windless

[@robincrozier7066]

Nice work again guys ! Keep bloody doing it !

[@SBoots29]

Excellent job. Your attention to detail results in a fine looking outcome. Love your content and enthusiasm. Cheers