Broken Windlass and New Rebuild for our anchor - Ep. 11

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hello everyone. This is a continuation of our survey and also our experience from our trip to Key West and all the issues we had with deploying the anchor. Our windlass was seized, it was also extremely bent and wobbly. We hope you enjoy the video. Please feel free to ask questions and we will try to answer them when we have an opportunity. Amazon Links from video Rubber Mallot amzn.to/3NKMK0V Aligator Clips amzn.to/3NKMK0V Multi Meter amzn.to/3NKMK0V Wheel Bearing Grease amzn.to/3NKMK0V Gasket Material amzn.to/3txnOTG Tef-Gel amzn.to/3vbQzpn Workpro Plier Kit amzn.to/3txnOTG

[@jeffmooreD40]

Great video Franny! Every time I’m putting the load on the bridle and taking the load off of my windlass, I’ll remember all the hard work you had to put into your repair! Thanks!

[@angelascleverpseudonym7112]

I truly feel like I could change a windlass shaft now. Thank you Franny!

[@cfdonner]

The chances of me doing that repair are zero, but it was absolutely fascinating to watch. Franny really knows her stuff. And that bent windlass annoyed me from the first video it was shown, glad it's fixed 😃

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks Chris.

[@carrerakid1]

It is fun to see Frannie working on something other than a Porsche. Boats are a constant source of projects! Happy holidays to the both of you.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks!

[@iainmcglynn833]

Porsche/ boat/ anything mechanical and Franny uses methodical working and gets the jobs done thoroughly and all the while explaining as she goes Nice camera work too Teamwork makes the dream work Happy NY when it comes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏

[@larsfiedler9991]

Lubing the shaft is a good idea.

[@ChuckJ1944]

Wow, every time I watch an episode you're fixing something that should have been caught by the inspector. Hope you got a lot off the price. But it's entertaining anyway. Great job!

[@HeidiandFranny]

No, it's actually kind of a rare boat and the owner had just dropped the price by 100K. However, it was still overpriced.

[@ChuckJ1944]

@@HeidiandFranny Wow, great job buying the boat and now you have some great projects to educate people about.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes, thank you.

[@marcusd2380]

Hey granny hope ur having fun on tgat boat. Just a we tip for packing bearing. Heat the grease up in a pot and turn it to liquid so u can pour it into the bearing.

[@richardpipher3434]

I will repeat myself from before. So much for the boat inspection. Just like with a car pre purchase inspection. The person doing it is crucial. Great job on your sorting the boat out videos. Great learning tool.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks.

[@mikedx2706]

The fellow who did the original marine survey for them did a very poor job. He should have found most, if not all, of the problems they have encountered if he had been any good and knew wha to inspect and look for. The generator problem was inexcusable -- he should have run that generator for at least 1/2 hour to see if it was properly cooling itself. The transmission problem is also an obvious problem he should have noticed.

[@richardsimpson2599]

Love to see a job done properly !

[@abernathymonsoon4638]

🤣🤣🤣 ...the outtake...😂😂😂 And with that, I now can change a windlass. I just need a boat...🤔

[@HeidiandFranny]

You made it to the end! Congrats!!!

[@brianlingg5518]

Nice repair Franny. I like your circlip pliers! Why did they have the interlock to stop the windlass from being operated without the engine running?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! I think it is just for the current draw. The engine can deliver up to 50A or so while running and that takes the load of the batteries a bit. I think it's a stretch, but I think that's it. I'm the next episode I have a fix for that issue :) Oh, those ring pliers are sweet! They are super beefy. I used them while replacing the rear bearings on my friend's 71 Super Beetle.

[@rickcooper156]

Great video, thank you so much for the education! I hope to buy my first sailboat in 2024 and this info might come in handy! Is there a reason that it was set up to work only when the motor is running? Thank you

[@HeidiandFranny]

They don't want you to deploy the anchor with batteries only. They would rather you not. Funny thing is that the forward winches are all battery, for sailing. So, it really makes no sense. In fact, they are assuming you will use your engines to anchor. It's possible, but not likely, that you could sail into an anchorage and drop the anchor. However, you really want to test your hold of your anchor once set, and therefore, you would HAVE TO use the engine to test. I hope that makes sense. Congrats on a boat purchase. What kind? Heidi

[@rickcooper156]

@@HeidiandFranny Thanks for the response. I haven't bought the boat yet. I want a small boat like the MacGregor26 M but my girlfriend hopes I will buy a 35 foot Hunter so she can do her "Nesting" thing and have more friends over to visit. So...I guess I'll be getting a Hunter. Lol I can't wait to catch up on your videos and see what you two have planned for 2024! Happy New Year, my friends !

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Nice Franny - I think maybe the Tef-gel would have been better on the actual aluminium of the housing..

[@HeidiandFranny]

Graeme, thanks. She did. Heidi.

[@Psychobilly]

Dang you’re a great storyteller Franny!!!

[@ilukatube1972]

I'm sure the guys that did your PPI were good guys but honestly how to really feel about the money spent on it ?your vlogs are always so informative great stuff cheers.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks.

[@willypki]

Did you figure out the delta of repairs vs new boat? Of course Franny's time is incalculable.

[@HeidiandFranny]

We are working on upgrades now. More videos to come.

[@mikecarpenter4760]

I remember my parents always had boats and all they ever did was work on and throw money at them!

[@HeidiandFranny]

And houses and cars?

[@paulfitzgerald1466]

Is this an ex charter boat?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Unfortunately, yes.

[@paulfitzgerald1466]

Well, on the bright side you have plenty of KZbin content…

[@HeidiandFranny]

True, we have lots more coming.

[@duaneking2081]

come on, be happy, many new boats are bought by people with no time or don't even care about proper maintenance ... ex charter or not its a BOAT (break out another thousand)@@HeidiandFranny

[@HeidiandFranny]

We are happy.

[@brianzimmer5532]

Why did you gals leave Colorado?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Because it's cold nine months of the year.

[@24u684]

Oh Shhhhh.....LOL.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks for watching until the end!

[@EllenBraddock]

Ignorance speaking most likely, but is there any way you can alter things so the windows etc can also use the starboard engine? Ignore me if I'm being silly - a lifetime in monohylls.

[@HeidiandFranny]

No, it's a great question. I don't think that was mentioned in the video, but it is possible to switch and once we were stopped, we did get it to switch. As a default, it was set up, but, of course, the fuse was blown... maintenance was not done on this boat...

[@jeandunow7794]

I shudder to think what that poor windlass went through to end up looking like that. Am I correct in recalling that your cat was used as a charter before you purchased it? Whether it was a rental, charter, whatever; there's no excuse that could possibly justify this level incompetence by the previous owner. And no, ignorance is not a justification. IMO, if you can't be bothered to learn the correct method of operation, you have no business doing so!!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes, charter, and yes, who does that?