First sea trial

[@WillDo-it]

I'm deployed right now with the U.S Army and I've been watching since the start of the project. It's awesome seeing her run and I'm beyond thrilled. I look forward to your videos because in a sandy hell hole. It's nice seeing things come together. Hopefully for a long road ahead.

[@matttradie1341]

NoT So keep safe bloke.

[@flick22601]

@NoT So - Guess you didn't realize the Army has quite a few boats. Mostly tugs and landing craft. Best kept secret in the Army. Served on them in the late 60's across the big pond. Stay safe brother.

[@shadetreewelding]

Go Navy! Bear Army!!! (USN 85-91)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, stay safe. :)

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

Never clicked a video so fast

[@lvlndco]

It showed the video had been up for 1 minute and already had 100 views!

[@leocrawford3253]

APARTMENT .223 same here

[@planbeeapiaries]

me too

[@ronbertka]

Just my opinion but I believe everyone is extremely excited for you Stu. So happy you brought us along with you. It's has been a very bright spot in my day when you post. Can't wait for more content.

[@georgethoma669]

Great job Stu!! Great to see your underway.

[@Scodiddly]

When Stu was hand-spinning the prop shaft I imagined the mollusks and barnacles on the prop getting into theological arguments - whether these events portended the Great Spin or not.

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@adam56usa]

That’s hilarious! What a great imagination!

[@Vics251]

I stumbled onto the first episode of this series by chance ,where you bought the boat. I was immediately hooked and binge watched the whole lot over 4 days. Sitting here in the UK with grey skies and about 10 Celsius outside while being under lockdown, it’s been brilliant to see you working away on this project in subtropical conditions in wonderful oz. Absolutely fantastic series , good enough to be on the telly. Many thanks. 😷🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@DangarMarine]

Thannks mate, glad you enojoyed the series. :)

[@aforman1951]

Hi Stu! Arch from Maryland USA. It's 1am here on the East coast of USA. When you were using the socket and feeler gauge you were getting close. I have used many methods including laser alignment tools that would show you all 4 feet positions and which direction for them to go. If the Prop shaft and drive hubs can be bought close, then one checks 4 - 90 positions for clearance. The faces have to be clean machined surfaces to measure. The wobble in the gear drive appears to be up and down misalignment. Hopefully your expert will make it right. Congrats on a hard fought win!

[@steveo7265]

It warms my heart to see the boat working under its own power. Great work Stu

[@georgelewis8904]

That's cool seeing you on the move all the work paying off at a time when our lives have been changed so much thanks.

[@anttiroppola4414]

Cracking a beer for you tonight Stu. Congratulations!

[@benleaf4066]

Thank you Stu for seeing this project through. Watching your videos have become the highlight of many of our days and weeks as we are stuck at home. You have done much more than rebuild a boat. You have taken our minds off the serious issues the world faces and given us hope that one day our lives will return to some sort of normalcy. I wish that one day I can see your beautiful island and perhaps buy you a beer or at least shake your hand, well at least an elbow bump. Thanks again.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ben, look forward to that elbow bump. :)

[@NCSU4x4]

After a rehabbing an older boat I eagerly took the family for a weekend on the water. My father has many years of marine mechanic work behind him was aboard. I was very nervous about slight misses of the older Suzuki DT115 and this and that. He started laughing....pointing out all noises and vibrations sound/feel worse the further from home you are. He also pointed out that it is a long walk home from anywhere on the water. Wisdom of those that have been there before. Congrats Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, it certainly is a time that you are really listening and looking for any sign of trouble.

[@TheDylan888]

Awesome to see. Congrats Stu.

[@jonwing6523]

Alignments are tough on a machine with resilient mountings. When you do it again there is an order which must be followed otherwise you are just chasing your tail. Horizontal angular first, then horizontal alignment. Then you can sort the vertical axis which is easier. Also clean up the gearbox flange, you would be surprised how thick paint can be. As experience I used to align air con and refrigeration compressor motor sets so have done many of these. Good work though, keep it up

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, appreciate the tips.

[@jimthode]

I agree. A 10:20 if the front of the motor was shifted, then the entire alignment that was previously done would need to be repeated.

[@bencoleman1893]

So happy to see her under her own power. Congratulations Stu you did a fantastic job!

[@beenaliju123]

Congratulations on this wonderful achievement.

[@DanSmithracerx]

Congratulations! So great so see Renko moving under her own steam! A real labour of love.

[@passinthru4328]

Your patience towards getting it done right is inspiring. The complexity of a lot of this stuff is quite intimidating and requires great attention to detail. Awesome!

[@leefreyenhagen1998]

Very happy to see Renko under it's own power. Your hard work has paid off. It won't be long before you are out fishing and diving.

[@hopsgarage5513]

You've done a great job. I bet you are happy to have her moving under power.

[@robertalexander9931]

CONGRATULATIONS! Quite the project no wonder you feel every vibration and every odd noise you're very protective of your baby. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@drewjones1356]

I reckon you're not only a smart shunt but also a clever and a cheeky shunt. Nice one, good to see you are underway, well done Stu 👏👍

[@lukestrasser]

Very pleased to see the trawler moving. Great work Stu!

[@steveauld9258]

“Obviously I wasn’t such a smart shunt...” 🤣 Priceless.

[@phillipedwards5562]

Glad to see her move under her own power, congratulations Stu. It's been a long time coming but well worth the wait.

[@ledfootfam99]

How amazing, you did it, she's wonderful, and it's born from your very hand!! Congratulations my friend, you deserve it!!

[@kltpep]

Ok, STU we heard you loud and clear...Its time for a BIGGER boat project...Show us a sneak peak at what you have your eye on...I'm ready....

[@DangarMarine]

Don't have my eye on anything in particular yet, other than going back down to Sydney Harbour to help Troy with his timber trawler. I'm not in any rush so I think I'll really take my time in finding the right boat to work on next.

[@joepsaila2837]

Congratulations Stu she's finally pushing through water cheers buddy.

[@BrianHoff04]

So many months, so many hours, the days that you were exhausted to the days you conquered some big obstacle. I am thrilled for a guy on the opposite side of the earth who has offered the rest of us the opportunity to watch a massive project. To see you piloting under power.. amazing! Thank you, Stu.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Brian. :)

[@lvlndco]

Stu, congrats on the major milestone!

[@garethscaife924]

the old boat population is gonna have a good day. 138000 people know it can be done. love to watch the struggle and the victory. You've done good , proud of ya.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gareth!

[@astrodiver1]

Timing couldn't be better on my end. Thanks I was beginning to loose sleep over this! lol

[@daleyurk4369]

Oh Stu! How nice to see her moving under her own power! Congratulations!

[@iain1969]

Has it been 18 months!!!! Where did that time go? What an outstanding achievement. Having restored a boat myself (much smaller project than this) I know first hand what you go through. It's been obvious that you've struggled at the latter stages with boat resto fatigue but you've battled through. There's some nice jobs now as you move on to the cosmetics and good stuff. Well done Stu.

[@buddymac1392]

Well... I was mostly at the pub. That might explain it.

[@Knarf2285]

Was thinking pretty much the same thing. Where did the time go?

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. I'm definitely looking forward to getting on with some of the more fun jobs, the grind really was starting to burn me out big time.

[@brysenshiloh8044]

instaBlaster...

[@DoodMang7]

You are a beast, man I would not have the balls to take on a project that size. I have learned a lot about these steel boats from your videos. So cool to watch!

[@waketheoblivious]

This video is a godsend. My wife has been standing at the living room window for days staring endlessly. Sometimes she even cries. I want to make her happy and have even considered letting her back in, but rules are rules ......

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@HoneyGlzedHam]

Congratulations man. Very happy for you and glad that you took us along for the ride for these last 18 months.

[@nuggetwv5302]

You've done a great job, getting alignments like that are rough to do. I have had my fair share of them. Sometimes close isn't close enough. Amazing how just 5 or 10 thousandths can make such a big difference! Your getting there, no huge problems. 20 psi on a hot Detroit is good. We ran one for 2 years with only 10 psi before finally rebuilding it! Good luck on the rest of it!

[@Corkrebel78]

I think we all needed a bit of good news in the current climate. Well done Stu 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Lanxe]

Well done mate - what an achievement! Sensible to have your work checked as well. I'm inspired to put more work into my own projects

[@airwaycherry4310]

Ran across this channel yesterday and picked a video somewhere around hoisting the new engine onto Stu's boat. That late evening I watched every video in backwards order to the first test run. It is a fantastic tutorial for boat owners who may have just purchased their new boat and might be a little intimidated to get straight into their engine rooms and start learning how to do maintenance yourself. At least to a point of knowing how-to and get to know your boat

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardvargas9224]

Wow it feels like just yesterday that you started this adventure, glad I was able tio follow along. Congrats on finally getting it running.

[@TicketTim]

The chickens were very happy, it was the right hand to them. All of your fans are very happy for you! You are the best marine mechanic & teacher BAR NONE. Because of you I have become more maniacally inclined by the day.... LOL

[@2l8mate59]

Good to see it finally off and cruising.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

Under its own steam! Congratulations! So much work, well done, Stu! And well done, clucks!

[@lmaox10]

This is the one we have been waiting for !

[@shanemoore8025]

Congratulations on the first run down the coast. We have been as looking forward to it almost as much as you! Great job Stu!

[@norcalray7182]

Dude I am soooooo happy for you.. great job.

[@deeparks3112]

Stu you have completed several enormous jobs to enable you to start that engine and move your dream across the bay. Allow me to add my Congratulations for a job well done! I am certain any remaining problems will be well taken care off. Proud of you sir!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@peternolan952]

Woohoo Stu, you just brightened my day.

[@petersmith6071]

I worked in a boat yard for many years i I’m here to tell you your completely on track but I think you know that good man yourself!

[@coreyballard8359]

Congrats Stu! Long time coming. Great work!

[@adventure002006]

Great to see First sea trial. Super project that we all learnt from. Far larger project than I could have handled but great to learn the process.

[@jurekfurgal3864]

Hey Stu, Im over the moon to see Ranko on the way under its own steem! I have watched the dream come true since day 1. Congrats to Capitan on believing its possible to dream.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@kevinlytle6215]

So very happy for your first run in Renko after so much work! Very satisfying for us to watch too.

[@brad10dd]

I literally locked my wife out of the house so I could watch this long awaited episode in peace , congrats stu awesome job mate

[@stevenkennedy3911]

I am a locksmith and I wouldn't even be game to lock the missus out. Well played sir😁

[@duanethumudo3967]

he just cant let her back in now!!lol

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Apologise to your wife for me. ;)

[@billgardyne7328]

Bad news Brad. The Year of Living Dangerously was last year. 😳

[@Fanan67]

Finally you have manage to end the anxiety of many viewers...Still many things to be done...Good job!!!

[@artmallory970]

0:58 "I'm afraid i can't let you do that Stu..."

[@martizzy]

Hal lives on

[@peterjensen6844]

Open the Seacock Valves, Renko...

[@markaoslo5653]

Outstanding, Stu! 👍🚤 Thanks for taking us along, looking forward to more! Cheers-

[@nuffsaid7952]

Stu, when doing coupling and shaft alignments, both should be rotated together to ensure that any runout of the machining of the od of the coupling, corrosion etc don’t give false readings. Basic alignment 101.

[@davidmedley9652]

Great comment! Stu has just made the flanges align I think?

[@malachy1847]

Cleaning off the Paint and cleaning same with emery cloth would have brought up that machined surface so clocking around the static machined coupling would have had the a very similar effect, as same would have been machined true and concentric to fit the crankshaft, "Needs Must" sometimes... twas a great effort, anyhow it's now in a Maritime Hospital under the care of a good surgeon we are all waiting for a diagnosis, i thinking that their may be the likes of larger more agricultural engine pads to be fitted might help and same could relieve the wobbling which is currently at play...anyhow we shall have to wait and see seriously looking forward to your next Upload, Great Work and congratulations Stu, after same one would need a case of "Cooper Ale" as required medicine.

[@nuffsaid7952]

malachy1847 as I advised above, both coupling flanges should be rotated together so that the readings are taken on the same exact surfaces at each point. This is basic alignment procedure. While it is possible to get the alignment close by turning only 1 flange, is is far from accurate. For the novices, there is the mechanical engineering bible that is a great guide for both novices and also those that wish to refresh their memory. You’ve done a great job Stu, don’t take my post as criticism, I’m just trying to help with my personal experience of over 40 years. Keep up the good work mate, and always remember to ask the questions and listen to all the answers to be able to make the right decision on which advice to follow👍🍻

[@saltydog888]

Nuff Said Mate I think the thing is here is that Stu had a go and all advice including yours would have been great in hindsight. That’s why so many are watching.

[@robpbandit]

Excellent job Stu! I’ve been loving the episodes from start to nearly finished.

[@Studios-eh8qw]

Another great episode mate, Thanks!

[@seamusreilly6522]

Well done Stu. Great to see her finally move.

[@robgw]

That's brightened my day! Just the notification have not watched yet!

[@trevorpom]

Congratulations Stu on getting the boat motoring under its' own power. I know there's more to do but milestones are to be celebrated and that, in my mind, was a big one. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. Cheers biggest ears.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. You're right about needing to celebrate the milestones along the way. All long journeys need breaking up into achievable steps!

[@DevoldoinHD]

You need to put together a montage of what it was like when you first picked it up to now. Think it would be fun to see the progress in a nicely edited little video

[@DangarMarine]

Unfortunately I delete each video off my computer as soon as they are finished, but I might be able to download back off KZbin.

[@DevoldoinHD]

@@DangarMarine that would be awesome once you get the majority of the craft done! Cheers on the progress regardless!

[@davidpeterson7726]

Always enjoy the sound of the 71 diesel. Thank you for the videos.

[@perpelle]

The best way to get accurate readings with a ir thermometer on different surfaces is to put something on the surfaces. I personally use masking tape.

[@raeanker3078]

Congratulations mate nice to see you achieve another milestone on your way to nautical nirvana .

[@martizzy]

Good show, Stu. Proudly and regularly wearing your T-Shirt in San Diego, CA.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@joshuasumrall6962]

Man, Stu, I couldn't stop smiling the whole video. I'm so happy for you finally getting to use the boat rather than just work on it. I, along with many here, have been with you since the beginning anxiously awaiting your updates.

[@w1cdo]

A non rusting container with a small bilge pump located under the prop shaft drip works well . . .

[@waikikin]

Yep- a plastic oil container or a square chemical drum in plastic is cheap & easy to cut around.

[@scottjohnson3268]

Well done Stu, very exciting and good to see the old girl pushing water from front to back. It’s taken a few episodes to get here but it’s been well worth the journey and exciting to see. Well done buddy. Look forward to the up and coming.

[@andywilliams1160]

The 20 people who disliked this should take a long walk down a short pier.

[@movieklump]

Or hate stink boats.

[@tyrionlannister6769]

They weren't expecting solid technical know how; but, the usual Tits & Arses shown on most other yacht/boating channels...!

[@markvolker1145]

They are the same people who are crying that humans are causing "Global War" I mean, " Global Cooli" no no, "Climate Change;-) by using oil to power the world... And cheap nuclear plnts are going to blow up and kill everyone, hydroelectric dams prevent fish from migrating, windmills kill too many birds, and coal pollutes the air! I would say these are the same people who want us to heat and light our houses with wood, but that would entail "Murdering trees"!

[@mitch_the_-itch]

Killing the dissenters is worse than the dissent. Your generations failure to learn this valuable historical lesson is why the modern Progressive anti Liberal west is collapsing in on itself in 2021.

[@mikemullay5622]

Stu, this is a huge accomplishment. You should be very proud!

[@marioreali5925]

Just to ease your mind. The Detroits were infamous for having a low minimum hot idle oil pressure spec. Haven't looked at a book for a long time but I believe 10 PSI hot idle was perfectly fine.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I've done a bit of research since and that does seem to be a characteristic of these Detroits. Phew! :)

[@edmctug8800]

Ive seen them low as 8lbs psi on low block gray marine 671s

[@rickswanberg4995]

On the 6-71s on my boat I would idle in at 750 rpm when hot to keep the oil pressure at 10 psi. Any slower and the oil pressure got scary low. Normal op speed oil pressure was about 30-35 psi.

[@highwatercircutrider]

I never liked to put much of a load on my Detroits at idle, their like a two stroke dirt bike and love higher revs. ( had a couple, one in a Northwest dragline crane, another in a Warner Swassey hydrahoe ). Low idle oil pressure is normal in Older Detroits.

[@Intertrashional4352]

We had several dump trucks with them and a wheel loader with a 4-71. The wheel loader came out of a Quarry and they had run it for years with a straight pipe, no muffler. It ran fine but first thing I did was put a muffler on it. You could here it working from a mile away.

[@True__North]

Congratulations Stu! We are all so happy!

[@kltpep]

Hey STU, we are craving a video sitting around home here. I sure you have a project or two around your work shop to go over with us. Wipe down tools or something.lol...

[@mrrhody7234]

Thank you for making the video for the 2 of us about voltage drop :)

[@DangarMarine]

Ha! I forgot to add the link and nobody asked for it. ;)

[@leeh.4453]

Isn't it the shafts that need to be in alignment, rather than the perimeter of the flanges? They might not have been machined round and concentric? I think shaft alignment is an entire specialty unto itself in some trades. I'm curious about your friend's verdict, too. When the dial indicator comes out, things are getting quite fussy. Chasing perfect is a losing battle....

[@buddymac1392]

I thought that is well...

[@SimonParkes]

Was thinking the same, and feeler gauges where there is paint (chipped and probably non-linear thickness ).

[@willisworms]

A Marine shaft should have The flange mounted on it, turned and faced true. This should happen whenever a new shaft is made, and the old flange is reused also

[@leeh.4453]

Yeah, but...

[@willisworms]

@@leeh.4453 Ya...

[@matthewharms7869]

Congratulations Stu!!!!!! Look forward to more videos showing the final touches!!!

[@Reuldonniedah]

Love it how youtube's subtitel says: this video is "probably" sponsored by marine engine

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@Huskiedrive361]

Congratulations on sea trials at last. You are right to have Mick check the vibration, better safe than sorry. Nice job mate!

[@DangarMarine]

Yeah, I want to have 100% confidence in it. I think there is more to the vibration than just tweaking the alignment but we'll get it fixed up.

[@charles1379]

good job on aligning the shaft. I would suggest that before putting the dial gauge on the motor flange that the flange is dressed clean first as the paint thickness or it being originally out of round may throw your measurements out. For the uninitiated, to dress the flange, just start the motor with the tail shaft disconnected and put it into gear. on the spinning flange hold a file to it propped against a packer and gentle smooth off the surface. common sense is needed but dressing is essential.

[@carlthor91]

Also, the drive damper. What is the spec. on it, for bolt anchor location deviation from the common center? That or a warped flange, trans output or shaft coupling (hopefully), or the shaft needing straightening. Cheers all, stay safe

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I did wonder how much the paint would be affecting the dial gauge. It certainly got the alignment more accurate but dressing the surface makes perfect sense.

[@jaywhitehead5294]

That's amazing! Your attention to the vibration is awesome, so many times I've seen projects destroyed because we as people get in a hurry. Thank you another great video.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Yes, I think I'm going to be a bit paranoid for a little while until I''m sure everything is 100%. After that I'll relax with a beer and a fishing rod. :)

[@triceratops43]

Sweet! Good on ya Stu ! Made my day ; )

[@alexblanco9687]

That was awesome to see her move under her own power after all that work. Congrats and hopefully the shaft alignment problem remains a simple problem.🎉🎉🎉

[@michaellicitra7632]

transmission in neutral and spin the gearbox flange....

[@1oldteck]

Yup..

[@davidthompson6099]

Yep. Needs to be one bolt in it still so they spin together, otherwise you are reading the imperfections in the flange.

[@1oldteck]

@@davidthompson6099 please clarify what you mean....

[@huub8]

@@1oldteck I presume he means that you want to read the varying orientation/offset between shaft and gearbox flange. In a perfect world, you could just keep one stationary, but this assumes that the surface of the flange perfect. Of course, it won't be, and so you read the offset + any (varying) deviations from the assumed perfect surface if you drag the indicater across a stationary flange.

[@davidthompson6099]

@@1oldteck you need to turn the shaft, and the gearbox flange at the same time to get the correct reading. Otherwise things like paint, dings in the metal or it just plain not being perfectly round will affect the readings of the dial indicator. For best measurement, the gearbox should be warm from running as well as heat expansion will move things around too.

[@ericlezier4422]

Congratulations You've done a great job. Some minor things left to fix but the boat is moving great. You deserve it.

[@phillippowell1740]

YEE HAAA Congrats

[@para1324]

Well done Stu. Hard to believe 18 months. It was satisfying to hear the engine and see you underway. You have a solid boat. Looking forward to more.

[@blackcherry1010]

Perfect timing, cheers

[@johnlong5343]

I can’t believe how smooth that cutlass is. It’s turned out great 👍🏻

[@wrayjordan7188]

Great job mate. All the work was worth it. She looks beautiful on the water and the Detroit sings a sweet sea song. I was working on the island of St Kitts for a year and a half and followed you since you bought her. Just got home to So Florida recently and you’re on the water again. All is right with our worlds. If we can get past this virus thing the rest of the world will be right too. Stay safe. Enjoy!!

[@markjennings2315]

Brilliant. Well done. I know that feeling when you have worked hard mostly on your own and progressed through each list of “to do’s” until one day they are all ticked off and suddenly that workshop, sweat shop, contortion chamber, burn causing, doubt generating, water dribbling and wave rocking project suddenly becomes a boat! And off you cast and away you go!

[@bobramsay4404]

Congratulations Stu, outstanding, fabulous to see your first of many voyages.!

[@deathcar]

Well, you certainly haven't made the boat any worse:-) Congrats Stu!!!

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

Congratulations! I have been watching some of the earlier episodes and marveling at how much work you have done to this "ole rusty boat." Have a beer, you've earned it.

[@blairvalentine8117]

Great to see Renko up and running - congrats on all your hard work.

[@duanethumudo3967]

Congratulations! It has to be a good feeling to see her sail under her own power. It's been a long journey and I'm glad to see all your hard work and sacrifice payoff.

[@ApprenticeGM]

Stu a massive congratulations on a huge job done well. Thanks for taking us on the journey, both today and the last 18 months. I hope you get an awful amount of pleasure and satisfaction from all the Renko adventures ahead!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@dinacaldwell7522]

Ha! As soon as I saw the notice I clicked to watch. So exciting! Let the adventures begin. Can’t wait to see more water drone footage

[@seanworkman431]

I have never viewed this channel before but then I recognized the bridges and I used to live on Dangar Island. The moment the engine started I recognized the sound of a Detroit and those gearboxes need to check the fluid level with the engine running. Glad your going and I don't know why I didn't make the connection before.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Makes sense the gearbox level needs to be checked running like an automatic car.