DISASTER STRIKES: I lost an engine, offshore. Is this the end of "Sailing MV Lady Liselot"?; S3/E18

Embark on another exhilarating and nail-biting journey with Henk-Jan aboard Lady Liselot in this gripping episode titled "The RACE Against Time: Lady Liselot's Double Engine FAILURE Nightmare!"
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After battling the sea state in a previous episode and being stuck in Ramsgate due to bad weather, Henk-Jan sets sail for Blankenberge, Belgium. Though the sun shines brightly, the sea remains treacherous, causing intense heeling of the boat. However, the real nightmare begins suddenly after 11 hours at sea, leaving Henk-Jan stranded 12 nautical miles offshore.
With an estimated enormous cost for repairs, Henk-Jan faces a daunting challenge.
In this episode, witness Henk-Jan's expert navigation skills, his communication with other boats via VHF, and his strategic decision-making as he navigates rough waters and shallow grounds. Experience the thrill of sailing as the wind pushes Lady Liselot at an angle that makes Henk-Jan slide through the wheelhouse, and join him as he encounters unexpected obstacles, including a dangerous object.
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The RACE Against Time: Lady Liselot's Double Engine FAILURE Nightmare!; S3/E19
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Waarom ik alles in het Engels doe?
Omdat ik video's kijk van Fransen, Denen, Noren, Spanjaarden, Portugezen, Duitsers én heel veel Engelstaligen die allemaal Engels lullen en ook bootjesmensen / liveaboards zijn. Want alleen dan kan je je ervaring wereldwijd delen. En wat blijkt? Mijn video's worden in 127 landen bekeken (zie S03/E01 voor de lijst). Veel van mijn kijkers en abonnees zijn Engelstaligen die mijn video's helemaal top vinden, omdat ze óf familie hebben uit Nederland, of hier jaren geleden zijn geboren en door omstandigheden nu elders op de wereld wonen. En, dat ik dan Engels spreek met een accentje (net als de Fransen, Denen, Noren, Spanjaarden, Portugezen, Duitsers overigens) dan interesseert hen dat geen reet.
Beleef samen met Henk-Jan, ook deze keer weer een opwindende, zeer spannende en tegelijkertijd gemoedelijke reis aan boord van Lady Liselot in deze aangrijpende aflevering getiteld "The RACE Against Time: Lady Liselot's Double Engine FAILURE Nightmare!" Nadat hij in een vorige aflevering had besloten om op zee om te keren en naar Ramsgate terug te varen, én vanwege slecht weer vastzat in Ramsgate, zet Henk-Jan opnieuw koers naar Blankenberge, België. Hoewel de zon helder schijnt, blijft de zee verraderlijk, waardoor de boot ook nu weer hevig helt. De echte nachtmerrie begint echter plotseling na 11 uur op zee, waardoor Henk-Jan 12 zeemijl uit de kust strandt.
Met naar schatting enorme reparatiekosten staat Henk-Jan voor een enorme uitdaging.
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[@amirtzs]

Hank you are an inspiration Following your KZbin channel, I did a skipper's license a year ago I bought a boat in France and sailed with my wife and two children From the center of France through the Rhine River to Switzerland Germany we also entered the Neckar River to the city of Heidelberg And we continued our journey through the Rhine to Holland (Friesland) it was in 2022 This year we sailed for months across the length and breadth of the Netherlands, an amazing country and nice people Next year we are sailing from the Netherlands to Berlin It was really sad to see the last episode Of course, donating money is a great privilege to say thank you I hope all will be well and that Lady Liselot's will see more beautiful days

[@samderealist4224]

This video proves once again how quickly you can get into trouble with a boat and the dangers are seriously underestimated. I once got a piece of dyneema rope in my propeller. Propeller shaft broken and the boat sank due to water entering through the propeller shaft. I lost everything in no time. So be glad it's just your engines, it could be much worse.

[@vetmooiman]

honesty, your passion, humor, way of being, interesting to see what you do, how you do, what you experience and the joy you have

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Thnx. Just being me. ;-)

[@michaelchartres]

Why do I watch your videos?? Memories of my time sailing in the Netherlands and my epic voyage from Scotland via Wales to the Baltic, Stockholm and up to Finland. That's why and thank you. Regards Michael

[@jrmil1454]

Why do I watch? I really like your style. You cover the technical description of what you are doing. You also share your feeling, whether it’s joy, apprehension, or what ever. I am a new sailor and enjoy learning from you.

[@fernandorodrigues920]

I too have a trawler. In a different environment and with a different equiped boat. Yet, my boat is a 48' boat displacing 27 tons, has only one engine and I use it in the coast of Brasil. I have subscribed to learn from you. As I understand, you have passed the majority of your adult years in boats, or boating so, is good to know from you, a liveaboard. I have enjoyed all your episodes until now, the ones where everything went well, and the ones that not always things where good. Allow me however, to make a cobstructive critic: It does not matter that you have 2 engines, you should not use the throtles to continuously operate the vessel. The rudder does that. The throtles that you have are good to improve maneuverability in tight quarters. I have some milleage in open ocean myself and I have learned something. Simplicity of systems must rule in a recreational motor vessel intended to go offshore. The problems that you are having can be resolved and they will make you a better sailor. Don't quit!

[@ryry854]

Sad to hear about the engine failure. Wishing you all the best for the future. The reason I watch your videos is primarily I like you, your cheerfulness and the stories you tell of your journeys.

[@Prushn]

I just ran across your youtube channel and even though I know nothing about boats I find it enjoyable and peaceful. I hope that you are able to get newer engines and back up and running soon. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in. It's appreciated.

[@ironichumorist]

im very sorry this happened to you. what a disaster. i am glad they both did not fail at sea in such uncomfortable conditions. i enjoyed the long video. well done in editing and music choices. looking forward to revitalized engines. best of wishes to you.

[@andrewpalmer7811]

Hi Hank-Jan, you ask why I watch your videos? Well, I enjoy watching you sail your lovely boat in the canals and rivers of Holland, I learn a lot about your operations of waterways but I have to admit, I enjoy listening to you.! You are a funny guy who makes what could be a slow boring video very interesting and funny. When you first started the channel, I was one of your subscribers asking for subtitles so I could understand the lock keepers on the vhf. This really improved the videos for us UK subscribers. I really appreciate the effort you put in to filming and editing your videos as it’s so time consuming! I enjoy the content of your videos too, they are informative, interesting, well put together and humorous. I thank you for your channel and your journey. Sorry things were not good with your engines but keep smiling! 😁 Safe passage Andy U.K. 👍🏻👏⛴🥇

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Hey Andy, thanks again for that remark 'the other day'. In editing I was not aware of the Dutch we spoke, since it sounded logical to me. "I can understand perfect what they say..." but your remark made the channel better.

[@johncarr3856]

Hi Henk, so pleased that you have come back with another episode and update. You requested a pause and comment on why I watch your videos; well it’s because your information is mostly informative has humour in it and you are clearly having a great time on your boat. Now I need to unpause to watch the rest of your film, I hope that the final news is not very bad? John

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Very bad news, John. Within 7 days I know the total damage.

[@paulwhite1676]

Henk-Jan. I feel for you. I cannot believe your bad luck. Was happy to pay per view and make a contribution. I really admire the seamanship you demonstrated in towing Lady Liselot into that Marina by yourself. My best wishes. Paul

[@petermacdonald3061]

Your videos recreate my boating life that I had to give up after suffering a stroke. I persevered for many years managing with half a body working but an incident with a stalled engine and near accident convinced me it was time to hang up my skipper cap. I only enjoy occasional trips on cruise ships these days. I love your videos thank you and I hope you can continue. Best regards, Peter Mac Donald (Penang, Malaysia ).

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Hello Peter, good luck with all you face and thank you very much for your warm words!

[@gavinp9109]

Hi Henk..because you are authentic and entertaining. Chin up all bad things come to an end and there is always a way out. Take care and keep going...oh..and congrats on 10000 subscribers!

[@donphobos]

I have started to watch your channel when going through a difficult time in my life. Similarly as you have put I have had hard time seeing positive things in life. I have an interest in boats and enjoy procedures, so watching you pass bridges and locks in the canals have given me some calm. I really like your commentaries and stories connected to the scenery, as well as the ambient music choice, which sometimes have reminded me of the original Transport Tycoon game from long time ago. I will check how I can contribute into the crowd fund scheme. My wish that you get back to the "sea" (whether it is the actual sea or canals) as soon as technically possible given the circumstances.

[@andyf3040]

I watch your videos as I’d love to live afloat but am not (yet) in a position to do so. Enjoying your adventures on KZbin is a way of feeling connected to those ambitions. It’s terribly bad luck but mechanical things can be mended. Stay positive. I’ve donated and just about to watch the pay per view video on Vimeo. Hope it helps.

[@ericfamilyname9152]

Henk Jan, ik kijk dit kanaal omdat je het besturen van een boot heel goed laat zien, zonder poespas er omheen, "gewoon" jij achter het roer. Singlehanded als extra uitdaging. Mooie beelden van de omgeving, je eerlijkheid en humor zijn daarbij een prima bonus.

[@hansspek30]

De redenen dat ik je volg is puur om de beelden en jou informatie en je belevenissen. Voor mij is dat onderhoudend. Houd vol!!!!.

[@phillip1115]

I watch your videos for a number of reasons. Firstly I like the way you handle your boat single handed. Secondly I like your character and the way you interface with us. Thirdly I am enjoying the tour of Holland. Thanks. Sorry for your troubles.

[@seanfinlayson3943]

Thanks. I've been following your adventures. I'm sorry for the engine troubles. I'm not a sailor. (I'm a Staff Nurse in Theatres) in North Yorkshire in the UK. Keep working the problem Henk Jen. You've lots of loyal followers. We're all wishing you well. Safe travels, my friend! 👍

[@MVLadyLiselot]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@michaelwake5600]

Hank, it was a privilege to watch the PPV video. Thank you for sharing your experience and ups and downs. Someone who on his own can bring a large boat into a small marina with a dingy and a remote bow Thruster, will overcome the issues and be back on the water. Take care , Mike

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Hi Mike, thank you!

[@soloonsound]

I subscribed becaus eyou are an excellent storyteller. I don't think most people realize how much time goes in to producing a 20-minute video. Well done. (Even when the subject matter is painful.)

[@johnanchovie2b]

Just love the adventures and your narration!

[@Fraggy79]

I normally don't comment, but i always love to watch your videos. I have a boat myself and you are inspiring me to go out more and enjoy The Netherlands by boat. We live in a beautiful country. Owning a boat, i also have an understanding of (unexpected) costs of maintaining a boat that are sometimes astronomical. So of course i donated a small amount of money to you and i hope that a lot of people will contribute to keep you and this amazing channel afloat (literally!). Good luck with the rebuild of your engines! And please make sure you eliminate the reason of failure going forward! Also please use your experience in the rebuild and everything around that as content for your channel. It will be very informative to fellow boaters.

[@mattfranks5930]

Hi Henk, I watch and follow you because you are a funny man with no ego, but also you are very knowledgeable and interesting. Good luck with the motor rebuilds and don't ever give up, watch this space you will be back for all of us to enjoy watching listening and following your trips.Grtz Matt

[@sailingbackstage]

Like a boss! Awesome edit! 🎥💪 Wens je veel succes!

[@Fr99763]

White smoke means engine is running too hot. Problem in the making Love your videos. We sail in the area as well but never ventured into the UK. We have only one engine

[@mauritsmauritts]

Goedendag, en ook ik ga je een aanwijzing geven. Mogelijk heeft iemand die al gegeven of is eea al duidelijk dan beschouw dit maar als niet gestuurd. Als ik jou was zou ik de beide oliekoelers druktesten zodat je zeker weer dat ze stuk zijn en koop je nieuwe terwijl dat niet nodig is. Bij Perkins (en andere motoren ook) zit nog een (zwak) punt waardoor je motorschade kan oplopen, namelijk is er een anti siphoning klep geplaatst tussen de droge uitlaat en het raw koelwater. Bij af en toe onderdompelen (lees zwaar weer) ontstaan drukgolven waardoor de klep (die misschien al een beetje slecht was) niet bestand tegen was. Hij gaat dan zeewater hevelen en dat komt dan van via de zuigers (zit een openingetje in de zuigerveren) in het carter. Watersmering gaat niet en hij loopt vast. In beide gevallen (defecte oliekoeler of syphoning klep) is je motor defect en dat is niet leuk, sterkte daar mee. De oorzaak kan iets simpeler zijn, geloof onderhoudsinterval voor het klepje op zoutwater is 2 jaar. iig sterkte met de reparatie, ik heb er vertrouwen in dat het weer goed komt. Gr

[@dalemorris8609]

I found your channel on September 12,2023. I am on episode 2 / 17. You are on one of the isles or islands...I don't know if you read comments from older episodes so I fast forward to this one. I'm enjoying this channel. My cruiser is dry dock. I am retired and have the time. 🇺🇲

[@peterjohnson4039]

Love your videos.I will help for sure, both watch and donate. We have to get you back again as soon as possible. That is important to me as well as many others I am sure.

[@PatrickCurrie1]

To answer your question as to why I watch your channel I will say that I thoroughly enjoy your personality and seamanship. Plus I envy your living full time on your beautiful vessel. I'm so sorry to hear of your catastrophic engine failure. I will be visiting your Vimeo channel and paying for the rental of it as soon as I'm at home and can view it. Good luck mate, I really hope you can get back to sailing her again asap. 😢

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Thank you, Patrick. Thank you!

[@TahoeMtnMan]

I am so sorry to hear of youe engine problems. I will look for your Vimeo Channel and hope others do the same. Best of luck with the repairs. Thanks for sharing!

[@darrenbugbee9426]

Brupeg recommendation, subbed accordingly. Very much enjoying your content and hope you can overcome your engine problems. Will recommend your channel to family and friends.

[@MVLadyLiselot]

How sweet. Welcome!

[@yossimizrachmeir1763]

Dear Henk ! I deeply feel with you and I m very sorry to see the video and get to know about your engine problems. Hey man, never give up!! I had some serious Problems on my old Aquanaut boot but there will a way to solve problems. I sent some money to encourage you to carry on ! To answer your question why I watch your channel: first, you are such a great guy that has a lot of humor! Second, you live the life I would like to lead. But due to my Job i have to sit in my office and can only enjoy my boot on holidays. Don‘t give up!! Carry on !!

[@Dinosaurus_si]

Wat een pech, wat een respect. Laten we hopen op voldoende fundings, i'm in 🤘

[@pjoi6526]

Hi. The reason we watch is because we are sailors ourselves with a similarly old vessel. We've seen your ship in our harbour in Leimuiden before and came across your channel recently. We have an older boat as well and usually face similar issues with things breaking down and having to fix stuff while on the move. I like how you keep things real. Good luck with the repairs. We will support!

[@JensDausM]

Dear Henk-Jan, thank you for touching documentation (just watched the Vimeo video). One of my specialty is to make stupid remarks. But here I am very calm and humbly. I am new to diesel engines. Bought mine only a year ago. A 50 yr old steel cruizer from the Netherlands. So I try to learn and be aware... So wish you and your lady all the best. Looking forward to sail in your area in the future.

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Congrats on self knowledge. Welcome to that club!

[@andrewcrawford5041]

I shall sign up! I have thoroughly enjoyed your Vlogs since the start and find your explanations and travels very enjoyable. It is the boat activity and explanations that I enjoy the most. Could your engine problems be caused by sea water siphoning in to the engines from the exhausts when you were rolling so much? If the goosenecks are not high enough I understand that can be the problem? I share your disappointment that Lady Liselot might not be the boat to take down to the Med save through the canals and air draft might be the problem I guess - or by road on a low loader? Don't despair. I, and thousands more, are willing you on.

[@terryhoyle7043]

Why do I watch? I used to crew aboard a similar vessel, so I guess it's nostalgia. Also, usually, its a soothing experience, although the latest vlogs have been more exciting. Very sorry about your engines, very unfortunate they have now both failed BUT they got you home first, which is a blessing. Good luck for the future.

[@theradioweyr]

Long time Brupeg Patreon here, I have subscribed to your channel, but must find out more information about your mission and what caused these failures before contributing. Creating a paywall to find out the cause of the failure is a bit off putting TBH, who asks for money and does not give the reason and case history? This does not inspire me to go further but I will see what you put out and will contribute based on that.

[@samaipata4756]

I’m so sorry to hear you lost both engines, due to mechanical failure! I fully understand your emotional reaction, I would have reacted the same! This is devastating news! I’m happy about the fact, that you are safe and sound, it could have ended much worse! I’m positive there will be light on the horizon and a solution can be found to fix Liselot, go fund me is a good start! I have been in similar situations and all of a sudden help came from totally unexpected side! I wish very much that you too will find the help needed to get back on track! 🤞from 🇨🇦

[@jonasrademacher]

Henk-Jan. I came across your channel via other boating videos. I am seriously interested in buying my own boat, so that is why you were suggested by the AI. However, I kept watching because of your story behind your purchase; I can very much relate! Your style of presenting and your openness are inviting and sympathetic as well! I can only encourage you to continue this way of presentation. By the way, I will take my family to a boat trip in Holland in October, starting from Vinkeveen. This is closest to our home, living just across the border from Venlo. Be assured of my contribution to the crowd funding project! All the best!

[@kerstinengelhardt1993]

Henk Jan ❤ this is from 🇨🇦 British Columbia! Watching you almost every day. Keep your spirits up. We feel for you. Hope you find a solution.

[@fredpriester9979]

HI Henk-Jan, I found your videos this afternoon, and am enjoying them. I love the way you document and describe everything. good Luck on your travels, I'll be watching you. I am also a boater, but I am in Canada.

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Hi Fred, welcome! Please subscribe and share with all the fools, friends and family you know. ;-) All I see from Canada is coastal sailing, but how is it?

[@fredpriester9979]

@@MVLadyLiselot Hi Henk, thanks for the welcome, we have a 32’ Carver motor vessel, and we spend most of our time on the boat on the bay of Quinte from Belleville Ontario, which is of course fresh water

[@hdeltenre]

hallo Henk, jammer wat je overkomt, ik heb medelijden met je maar ik zal niet kunnen bijdragen met mijn kleine salaris. Hoe dan ook, ik feliciteer je met deze video en ik wens je veel succes voor de toekomst. In je video vroeg je waarom ik het kijk, het is simpel het is een droom om mijn boot te hebben, maar dat ik mijn salaris en mijn leeftijd niet kan doen.

[@woutboekhout3065]

As a 30-years sea-sailer (seasaling instructor RYA)I changed to a motoryacht. For continental river discovery and some offshore adventures. I love your honourous experiences as a motoryacht sailor and after sailing the Caraibean, Biscayen Fastnet and moren then 10 times Northsea crossing I thank you for sharing your experiences. This so different and very important to watch.

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Thank you. I think by now I also crossed the Northsea 10 times from The Netherlands and Belgium towards the regular ports in the UK. After these adventures I look back and must admit I like the trips towards the UK with a sailboat more than with Lady Liselot, but... perhaps I get used to it. ;-)

[@Onyourbiketoo]

I will pay to go and watch but even before I do I say, don’t rebuild .. buy 2 new engines, start from scratch and give the old girl a new 20 year life. The first cut is always the deepest.

[@paulmach5]

Completely agree, it’s time for a Repower

[@herman7661]

I agree. He does not need two 185 hp engines either. He uses the ship purely as a water displacement vessel and usually cruises at no more than 7 knots, very often using only a single engine. LadyLiselot displaces about 35 tons. She would be quite adequately powered by two 90-100 horsepower engines. I fully agree that he should not have the current engines rebuilt. The engines are about 40 years old, I believe, and they have been rebuilt once before, 25 years ago. One of the engines has now had sea water inside, which is really, really bad. The Perkins engines are also expensive units, with expensive spare parts. I agree with you: remove the current units and fit two new, 200 hp engines. My suggestion would by 6 cylinder, 5 litre Mitsibushis. These things can be had from various vendors here in Holland, at reasonable prices.

[@Singtoo]

I ended up on your channel via the following destination and that's how I started following you too. Yes, the white smoke instead of blue smoke coming out from the exhaust does indeed indicate water in the engine in the wrong place.

[@josephblansjaar5871]

Henk-Jan, notwithstanding the potential cost of repair, consider that if you wish to continue with single-handed sailing you need to address the operating cost. One engine is cheaper to run than two. Wind power is cheaper than diesel fuel. Smaller and technically simpler boats are cheaper to run. Your chosen area of travel might keep you to enclosed waters (near and within the Netherlands or the canals and inland waterways of Europe and Scandinavia). I don't know your maintenance system but breakdown-maintenance is not a good way forward. I regret to say that there is a lot to be said for asking "why is it still working and what's it look like when I pull it apart" hence all the parts of the boat get serviced including major routine overalls. I think you are very knowledgable and clever in what you have done but, I suggest you might need to look at your boat as a business operating cost with a realistic understanding of the cost of ownership. Sadly I can't slip you $40K but I can offer you moral support and encouragement, you might need to consider an annual operating budget minimum of (say) $40K PA to support you in a boat (15 metre), one engine, a cutter rig sail and an enclosed deckhouse? Yes, you should keep the AIS and other navigation aides if you can? I watch your program because like you I miss life at sea and I too would like to live in a boat; sadly that's not practical in Australia. Prost??

[@morri03]

I subscribed because I’m more interested in power vessels than yachts but most channels are sailing orientated. The love aboard lifestyle, cruising and seeing boat handling in action all interest me.

[@jamesware4534]

Henh-Jan I enjoy your videos very much. Your sense of humour and the tours of your lovely country. I was devastated to hear of your engine problems. I am a pensioner but l have today sent 100 Euros via go fund me. I hope this helps and look forward to future escapades.Good luck with the repairs regards

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Thank you very much. It is so much appreciated. I am so glad with all the help I get.

[@johnperry3497]

So sorry for your misfortune. I have been a constant follower of your travels and will miss you. All the very best in the future. I will keep an eye out for you, should your videos resume.

[@carpor911]

I probably came across you because I follow 'Enjoy Life' and 'the Vlogging Destination' and some other international boat vlogs. But what made it so interesting is that you sail alone. I always thought it would be impossible. And because you are Dutch. I have donated some money and hope to see you soon.

[@PeterPan_was_here]

Why is watch your videos...? I like the slow pace, I like seeing how someone else manages situations on the water, I like seeing the Dutch landscape slide by (and the North Sea also), I like seeing how it is to live on a boat. Guess that all still keeps me watching :)

[@hdrenth]

Oh man! Dit doet me denk aan mijn motorleed een paar weken geleden. Met onze zeilboot met ook een turbo diesel aan boord over het Markermeer met 5 - 6 Bft. Enorme schommelingen, waardoor er koelproblemen ontstonden en de turbo zonder koelwater kwam. Gestrand in Volendam. Kort daarna knoop doorgehakt en nieuwe motor in laten bouwen. Kosten 15K.. ik ben blij dat ik er maar 1 heb 😅 Succes met de oplossing!

[@rayrecrok]

I had been out for the weekend diving offshore wrecks and about a mile off Bridlington Harbour my home port, my wife rang and said "What time will you be home", "I said I am a mile off, I will have to tie up and the lads unload their dive gear so a couple of hours" Bang! The engine went bang and we had no power, luckily The fishing fleet was coming back and I got a tow into the Harbour, My couple of hours tuned into the wee small hours getting home, Bugger!.

[@gfimadcat]

At least you got lucky with the tow :D

[@patrikhafstrom8954]

Hi! So sad for your mishaps. But what happend is due to negligence from former owner and you. Enough with criticism, you have learned the lesson. As a former naval officer we had personnel for this occasions but as privateer you dont and it will take a bite in your wallet… But if I were in your situation I would not accept a proposal of 40.000€ or more for rebuilding your engines it’s redicules high. There is no time to go to the big shipyards or big marineshops. You have to find someone with the skills and a small shop. The rebuild kits for your engines is around 1500€ for each machine plus the coolers and of course some more but not that much so it could motivate the costs you are offered. Perkins engines are renowned for their robustness and reliability so I would definitely go for a rebuild. Your engine room is so big so based on my experience from the Navy I think you can do the rebuilding in place. And when while you are fixing the engines you should also take you the time and check proppellershaft sealings and all hull cutthroughs and hoses. At last, yes I would pay for your film on vimeo but not with a 24 hour limit. I use to see longer clips divided on maybe a couple of days and sometimes go back to them so for now I pass. Wy do I look on your videos? I miss the boatlife and you give me some of that in a fun format so I can dream on..

[@ChrisReadUK]

Just discovered your channel via “project brupeg”… hi!

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Hi to you too! Welcome. It was such a surprise that @ProjectBrupeg mentioned my situation.

[@alan-sk7ky]

Just back from Vimeo, go and watch people, all is explained. It's an (as these things often are, compounding problems) unfortunate experience for Henk-Jan and for us by proxy. Still, nice to be greeted by the Roompot lock keepers by name, viewers eh, everywhere! 🙂

[@renolontje]

I love watching youre videos because i do love boating but sadly cant afford an own boat and this is my way to still experience boating since youre videos are a great example of boating due to the amount of info thats giving also i love vids where they use vhf on video with sound so we can hear the conunication also. I watched all youre videos so far and i actually have learned allot about boating and what water can do with the boat keep up the good work and i hope ladyliselot will be back alive soon ❤

[@JulianBuss]

Henk, I enjoyed a lot of your videos. I made some videos myself (I'm also boating with a dutch steel boat in the baltic and north sea for more than 12 years) and I can estimate how much effort you put into it. Therefore, I'm glad I'm able to give something back by buying the Vimeo video and made a donation. As you said: That kind of failure (described in the paid Vimeo video) is very seldom. Two of them in 36 hours is unbelievable. I wondered what I would have been done when observing such symptoms on my DAF 825 engine... as you, I would not have been able to connect it with that broken device. Perhaps I would have stopped the engine to investigate further... but when at sea this might be difficult. Please keep your community updated what your experts tell you how this could happen, and what went wrong so that you didn't recognize any sign of this upcoming failure in the first place. Such experiences are very interesting for other boaters! Best of luck with fixing your engines and make your nice boat sail again! And keep smiling, regardless what lives throws at you.

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Good luck, sorry to hear about the engine failures.

[@lucillerichard8981]

I'm really sorry to hear about you're lady. Hopefully you will find a good answer for both you and the boat. Good luck my friend

[@user-pp4vz2tw2k]

Dear sir. I was gutted to hear about your plight. If it was possible I would love help financially but as a pensioner I can not. Best wishes Peter

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Sometimes, Peter, just a comment has a lot of value in itself. THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!

[@jeannettavisser4563]

Hek-Jan, wij willen graag ideeen opdoen over het reizen met een boot. Wij hebben zelf een zeilboot (op dit moment veel te weinig tijd daarvoor), maar overwegen ooit over te stappen op een motorboot. Dank je wel voor de mooie en eerlijke video’s. Wij hebben bijgedragen via Vimeo en hopen van harte dat het probleem op te lossen is met de hulp van de kijkers 🙏

[@jeffreymauger3625]

Hi Henk, I have paid to view, and I wish you well in getting new motors for Lady Liserlot.

[@FLH3official]

Why I've subscribed? Because I love boats, sail boats and also motor boats (especialy trawlers). I sailed during my youth on my parent's sail boat, they lent me her, and I know a little bit about the subject. Seasickness: It happened to me, some time to time in certain circumstances, and my only method was to eat, having a well filled belly. It gives you psychological comfort, which is very important in the process of seasickness, and if it doesn't work, you're seasick, you have something to vomit at least.

[@johnanchovie2b]

Oh ma, I thought it was just hydro lock. But this is so much more. I wish you all the best.

[@philippeormillien9227]

Hi, as you request, i look your videos with interest because there is so many videos on sailing boats, but not on interested and not commercial motor boat expériences. And also because I am french, and you speak english slowly and distinctly, so I can understand you very well without any effort. Thank you and continue like that ! Philippe

[@richardgatchell2523]

Just really nice to see a single handed man on his magnificent vessel going from place to place 😊

[@sepamerd879]

I enjoy to see your videos, can’t afford a boat, so I hope you will find new engines. Good luck to you

[@joopmeijer3551]

Dag Henk-Jan, ik volg je vanwege het 'meevaren' en hoe je dat in beeld brengt en niet in de laatste plaats vanwege je humor. Sterkte in deze tijd, Lady Liselot will sail again!

[@micheljanssen3832]

Dat is nu echt een goede vraag!!! Ik denk dat ik het zelfde zou willen doen als wat jij doet! ‘’Gewoon doen’’ dat is wat het lijkt maar de praktijk is dat het natuurlijk niet!!!

[@ronschwolsky1626]

This is a risk of boat ownership. Something ALWAYS breaks. The biggest concern is always the maintenance/upkeep costs. It’s a rich man’s game. Period.

[@nicodenhertog]

Mooie aflevering Henk Jan! Groetjes van de buurman in Ooltgensplaat. Je ligt hier nog wel een paar weken denk ik dus kom gerust eens een bakkie doen!

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Dank je Nico. ;-)

[@joejuska5390]

My boat had a pencil zinc in the heat exchanger.

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Yep. Mine does too

[@marcvanbiesbroeck7276]

Ik volg jou video’s omdat ik zelf een zeiler ben en ik ze heel goed gemaakt vind. Proficiat!

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Dank je Marc.

[@steverayment8371]

Thanks!

[@MVLadyLiselot]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@dimitri_73]

Henk-Jan, wat een verschrikkelijk nieuws. Ik heb een kleine bijdrage via gofundme gedaan, want ik wil je avonturen in de toekomst natuurlijk niet missen. Heel veel succes met alles!

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Dank je wel!

[@jakeatkins4891]

Hi I watch your videos because they are interesting , I have a Dutch barge I'd like to take across the channel at some point so just learning ATM ! Don't get upset about your engines they can eaisily be replaced or repaired !!

[@guydepoorter]

Dat beide motoren - nearly same time - uitvallen bewijst dat er onderhouds problemen zouden kunnen zijn. Zelf probeer ik het nodige onderhoud te doen, maar soms moet een mechanieker next level onderhoud uitvoeren ( koelcircuit checken, valves, injectors, pakking, turbos, anodes...). Op zout water laat ik de motoren spoelen met zoet water; zout maakt alles kapot specifiek koelsysteem. Koelsysteem lijkt de achillespees vd motoren te zijn. IMO. Leuke videos, good luck. Heb zelf nog nooit een cent ontvangen voor 55jaar boating, no hard feelings.

[@newenglandergray3002]

Henk-Jen. You did a fine job on the video, especially considering the stress. I hope many more viewers lend their support. You know well the saying "boats are a hole in the water to pour money into." The time comes for old engines and equipment to fail. Sometimes even new parts fail. Especially since you want to go where the sun always shines, don't try to save money but go for the best new engines that will give you peace of mind unless you really believe the present engines can be capably rebuilt. Are you thinking of changing to another brand such as Yanmar? Whatever -- we want you to be able to look back on this in six months or so from a sunny place and know that it is in the past.

[@jansilveras7855]

Watching because your are a funny and interesting guy 🤗

[@TimRoijers]

Natuurlijk support ik met de vimeo video, ik ga hem nu kijken.

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Dank je wel, man!!!

[@kamansari2618]

Very sorry to hear about your serious mishap. I don't know the hp of your perkins but I had a 100hp perkins with only 470 hrs drop the valves and completely destroy the engine. Rebuilding cost were quoted at 12 to 15k US. Too rich for my pocket book. Instead I ordered a chineese built under license german marine diesel for about 5500$ us incl freight and lots of spares. They have units up to a few hundred HP. Maybe an option if crowd funding is not sufficient.

[@fredbos5997]

Ik vind het leuk om naar je video te kijken, vanwege de verschillende wateren waar je op vaart. Interessant dus! Hoe is het nu met je motoren Henk Jan? Zijn ze er al uit? Hoe lijkt het met de schade?

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Helaas is revisie van Perkins motoren niet: "Vandaag uitbouwen, morgen sleutelen en overmorgen er in." Het is veel wachten. Wachten tot de monteurs tijd hebben, wachten op nieuwe onderdelen, zoeken naar de juiste aansluitingen. Bijvoorbeeld 2x 3/4 knietjes. 4 bedrijven rondom hydrauliek hebben geen idee wat het is (25 jaar geleden aangesloten) en elke keer is het, "we kunnen ze bestellen" om er een dag later achter te komen dat men geen idee heeft waar te bestellen. Dan ben je een week verder. Dan dus in UK of US bestellen, en dan begint het wachten opnieuw. Een onderdeeltje van € 8,56,- krijgt dan € 45,- extra verzendkosten... En menigeen vraagt zich af "Waarom zijn die kosten zo hoog?".

[@fredbos5997]

@@MVLadyLiselot Ja, daar heb je gelijk in. Hoge portokosten, veel dagen wachten op monteurs etc. Niet leuk! Toch veel succes en hopelijk krijg je ze weer aan de loop!

[@JohnnyOnion42]

I love your videos I hop to get a trawler or sail boat and do some cruising. Keep your spirts up.

[@stansan01]

Ik ben je gaan volgen omdat wij zelf ook op een boot wonen en ik het erg leuk vind hoe anderen dat doen.. Ik volg dus niet alleen jou maar ook je collega vloggers die houseless zijn..":-)

[@thenorseman2804]

I am not a subscriber and have only seen one episode, the previous one. Where I made a comment that didn't go down well. The reason I'm watching this is to find out if you mess it up again. It amazes me that you, as an old sailor, are unable to make basic preparations and checks before you set sail! If you had, you would have noticed the color of the exhaust. You have loose objects in the engine compartment, is that a good idea? Why don't you optimize the boat's position in high seas? It seems that you have to go straight to the target no matter the weather or the wind. Sailing, with the sea, in a bathtub, is much worse than getting the sea into the side as long as they are not significantly larger than what you have here. Remember that it is not a sin to turn around or seek an emergency port to find out what the problem is. It's not to be ugly, but more and more people are coming to sea in their own boats who have nothing to do there. I'm not saying you're in that category.

[@epicenduro0362]

Here is a small token of thanks to the lovely Liselot in the hope that she will take to the the high seas once again. Regards Tiffany & Andrea

[@MVLadyLiselot]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!

[@kennyrodg]

You have $$$$'s.....Love your videos, love the Lady and looking forward to seeing the rebuild process

[@MVLadyLiselot]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@pitasmith9228]

Ik vind het allemaal zo erg ! Weet niet wat te zeggen ! Keep posted wat er gebeurd?🤧🙏

[@femo66]

Hello Henk-Jan, i am sorry to hear that. And i am more than willing to watch that video and contribute…BUT why only 24 hrs renting ? I watch your Videos but the long ones i very often watch over 2-3 days…..i think this should be more like pay and you can watch it as long as you want…..just my 2 cents. Good Luck !

[@gfimadcat]

Maybe that's just how Vimeo handles it, sometimes you can't change options like that. Who knows :D

[@jochenv.2401]

Henk-Jan, just donated 50€. Good luck and success for the repair of Lady Liselot! Jochen

[@MVLadyLiselot]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Jochen!!

[@kennyrodg]

Good on you Sir.....I salute you.

[@tomsiemerink3122]

Ik kijk de video's om je erg grappige engelse en overdreven uitspraak!😅

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Jezzzz

[@philipdennis5410]

I have contacted you before and the reason i watch your videos is it takes me back forty/fifty years to other mad Dutchmen and my old stomping ground of HVH and Rotterdam/Amsterdam.

[@TheBrandwacht]

Wat een treurig einde van al je mooie reizen sterkte met de crowdfunding

[@FrankKoopman]

hey, de reden dat ik je ben gaan volgen is omdat je altijd the good, the bad & the ugly laat zien. Er zijn inmiddels zoveel vloggers die alleen het 1ste in hun videos editen - boring - jouw verhalen zijn real life; een nuchtere hollander die wel eens in de stress schiet, soms door eigen acties, we zijn allemaal hetzelfde, dus dat herkennen we heel goed. Daarnaast gooi je er nog in je beste steenkolen-engels een vleugje humor en zelfspot overheen, en dat maakt je content helemaal sticky. Een ongevraagd advies; luister niet naar ongevraagd advies. Ik zie dat veel kijkers in de comments meningen geven; van technisch tot psycholgisch, van sociaal tot veroordelend. Laat ze maar lullen, totdat je specifiek om iets vraagt, dan is het de moeite waard om te gaan lezen. Ik verwacht dat als je op fiverr je YT algortimes laten checken, je mogelijk je aantal volgers met x kunt vermenigvuldigen (sorry ongevraagd advies) Veel succes - laat je niet kisten.

[@ewanroberts588]

I sunbed because of project brupeg and this video

[@MVLadyLiselot]

Hello and welcome!!

[@ferrie76]

Het is zo makkelijk om hier vanaf de bank te zeggen: het komt echt wel weer goed jochie! Maar zo makkelijk is het allemaal niet. Toch ben ik als technisch man erg geïnteresseerd in de revisie van jouw 2 Perkins motoren, en misschien dat daar dan wel weer een sponsor voor te vinden is zodat de video’s wat meer geld genereren?. Ik ben bij jouw terechtgekomen als sportvisser die met een knappe boot de rivieren op gaat en zo de vaarvlogs van jou en Kees (De Vloggende bestemming) is gekomen omdat ik op zoek ging naar mensen die met een pleziervaartuig de rivieren op gaan. Hou vol! Mijn steun heb je 👍🏻

[@timothymarklast1762]

sorry about your engines ,should be find a couple second hand perkins 3544 theres plenty out there.bolt all marine parts on. hope this helps.