Dual Yanmar 4Jh57 Catamaran Engine Install Ep183

[@simonr6793]

Bloody hell Rossco I've seen it all now, how do you manage to get Janet to help you so much without any fuss? The engine's look damn cracking in their forever homes and as you mentioned, tonnes of room to do any fixes you may but hopefully not need to do!!!. I had a moment there when you said plywood on the fourth time I thought anyminute now Rossco is going to shout " will you just shut the F up!" Sure was surprised when you didn't though haha 😆. Looking forward for next week's video now! As always brother 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

The challenges of filming in an industrial site where rattle guns and compressor and revving engines are my nemesis.I can often take 20 times to spit it out.You are the first to comment on it Simon,just proves you watched the whole thing.Well done mate.Ross

[@simonr6793]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Rossco I will never understand how anyone can start to watch the video whether it be one of yours or someone else's and not be bothered to watch it until the end. It must be an age thing 🤔 if you don't want to watch why bother to click on the link in the first bloody place? Let alone i alway's watch the whole video's as you never know what pearlers you might miss cutting it short. Especially if Johnny's about!!!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

@Simon r I agree,I never skip through anyone's videos these days as it does immeasurable harm to their channels.Cheers mate.

[@Steffenator]

I’ll be honest, I almost fell out of my chair at the 4th mention of the plywood cover. Poor ol’ Ross. 😂 Those engines look fantastic. Keep up the good work. (Yes, I’m very behind, but I’m catching up.)

[@erik365365365]

Janet and Rossco’s relationship and teamwork are something we should all strive for with our significant others! I know they are not always “perfect” but they are better than most. Go give your life teammate a hug and kiss, they deserve it!

[@tonysmith7283]

Been watching you for years as you move methodically and with humour towards completion, hoping for many more years… lol…after completion. Great crew and captain in the making!

[@universeiswise]

Second that, keep going getting closer to the golden carrot

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Tony,I hope not many years,Janet will lose it of she hears that.Cheers mate.Ross

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Edd,appreciate yor comment.

[@daleskidmore1685]

I don't think anyone who has been following you for any length of time will have any qualms left about what you do Rosco. It must have been satisfying to get home, crack a can of suds and rip the "Get the motors in the hull" postit note off the wall. Great team work.

[@derekfawell2853]

Rossco. Some people might think you are just infatuated with those engine installations. But with you, I think it’s the real thing!

[@latitudeash]

those engines look so good framed by the white bay… Art work by Ross and Janet… 👍🏼🥰

[@jacksbackable]

Janet is a trooper! Not many women would chop in and help out like she does!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Absolutely Jack Can't imagine a life without her,she is the hardest working person I know.Never backs down on a challenge.Ross

[@shanehurenkamp50]

The guys and their impact wrenches were killing you at the end when you were trying to speak. Engines are looking great in their new home.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Absolutely Shane,The buggers don't even know the impact for me,I often film 10 times to spit something out.Industrial site noise.Ross

[@joeswinny7686]

The feeling of achievement makes it all worthwhile. Good job Rossco and Janet.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Joe.I don't think a day goes by in this build where three isn't a good sense of achievement.Thanks for watching mate.Rossco

[@billcumberland1677]

Many thanks for the videos. Love the balance of content not too much chat but just enough to let us know what is going on, info, tips etc. Too many channels spend so much time (filling I think as they don’t have enough interesting content) of them getting out of bed, getting dressed, boiling the kettle, you get the drift. Have a small boat myself and your videos have given me confidence to tackle jobs that I may not have without your vids. Again thanks.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Bill,I really appreciate your comment.I am often criticised for talking too much,but I do tr to stay on point.Promise not to show you content of me getting out of bed and eating my breakfast.Maybe a coffee scene just to remind you of the sailing channels.hah.Cheers Rossco

[@earthwizz]

Best Heath Robinson crane ever.

[@Freakofnature829]

A real man does not have monsters under his bed... a massive diesel engine underneath his bed is what a real man have ;)

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I like it.Cheers Rossco

[@annehoff6]

Another task completed see you next week.

[@michaelrempel9025]

That took some engine new itty

[@djmjr77]

Those Yanmars are such cool motors, very nice compact design!

[@islandonlinenews]

The is bloody brilliant watching you do this M8. Really appreciate the fantastic content.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks buddy,was a head one to edit.The install was easy.

[@1svsoulmate]

Good go Ross! Very cool! Motors for charging the batteries. I mean it is a sailboat! Ha Ha Ha. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Daniel.I am intending to have a serious battery bank of lithium.Ross

[@MikeJohnson-bu4gl]

it has been a real pleasure watching the progress from day 1. It isn't often that I get to see some youngster like you with such a constant work ethic!!

[@richardrawling1874]

Us sea kayakers, where would we be without Thule straps! Good to see the engines finally going in - a great milestone.

[@medickaisu]

I am still so impressed by those beautiful engines. They look great.

[@Baj64]

The only videos I never tire of watching. Good work both of you !

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Eric,We absolutely appreciate you watching our videos mate.Cheers Ross

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Professor Ross has a boat with engines. Big step. I ain’t forgot the first coats of wax on the mould.

[@lets_go_see_]

Nice to see the Boss working with you in this video...... LOL

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Janet will be joining me in most of the completion of the build by the looks of, should I be worried Jim. Rossco

[@lets_go_see_]

@@LifeOnTheHulls she has the intelligence to do a great job alongside you.

[@lets_go_see_]

Great job on that engine fit. A guide for engineering planning.

[@harrisonandrew]

I was despairing of finding anything at all to watch, and then along came your video at exactly the right time. You saved me from turning to razor blades due to boredom. Thank you. Ps. You two were motoring in this video. Congrats 🎉

[@TheLoxxxton]

My god if your still going to the wirral food and drink festival I'm not surprised!!😳

[@davemoulding8799]

Long time coming , but you succeeded congratulations on your motor resting in there new home

[@johnalgar4747]

Fabulous Rosco! They look great. What a step forward.

[@roryderbyshire4630]

Looking good mate good job fitting them. Cheers Rory

[@garywilcox9115]

Absolutely love the hillbilly high tech you are so much fun to watch

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Mate,gotta use what you have laying around.Working alone is all about resources,and not wasting money.Cheers Gary.Rossci

[@MrWolfgee]

One engine in and you were still married. Two and she was still laughing. Maybe I didn't get the only good'un. Still loving your channel, Ross. In the US you'd be a Rock Star. I think you Aussies say, "Legend!" Too bad John wouldn't buy you a crane for his forklift. And Simon's right, how times does a guy have to say "plywood?"

[@kaygreen7249]

Janet certainly is a great asset to the build love ❤ your work ethic don't know how you do it I'm exhausted just watching you work

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Looks like Janet will be involved daily going forward as her work circumstances have drastically changed.Jan has offered to become an apprentice.lol.Could be interesting times ahead.Thanks Kay.Rossco

[@123turby]

Great job mate. Lovely assistant..

[@philbox4566]

I reckon the straight shaft drives are definitely the way to go eh. Simple in design. Nothing to go wrong. Just power from the motor delivered direct to the propeller.

[@honorharrington4546]

Sail drives are more common because of less alignment time and a drier bilge. Shaft drives require more setup and can make for a wet bilge but they sail a bit faster due to not having the drive leg sticking down in the water all the time and turbulence around the drive leg/boot/hull area.

[@paulvlug812]

Via a gearbox

[@ProudMary53]

Those engines look really schmick sitting in their pristine engine bays Rossco. Great stuff. Cheers Pete

[@normanboyes4983]

Roscoe - you are striking off the milestones and this certainly was a major one. In the words of a well known You Tuber in the boat restoration field ‘ the engines sure look pretty dang spiffy’. Not sure if was the angle of dangle with the camera but the fleeting points seemed to suspend the engines out of plumb and it looked like you needed a third leg (maybe to one of the mounts) to keep it plumb? Anyhoo - you got it done and that’s all that matters, you are a great team. At some point in the future when you are progressing the deck structure you could cover the engine removal routes and how those hatches are effected? Best regards Roscoe.😀⛵️👍PS why not build the bloody shaft guard out of ply….ply ……f’n PLYWOOD.🤣🤣😎

[@justinlawrence4562]

Awesome Ross downhill from here!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Sure is!

[@garyhorton9280]

Your crane does make me worry Ross 🙈

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Ohh don't despair, solid as a rock, and only a small lift in any case, worse case is a slight drop, as long as we stand clear. Ross

[@rl3898]

@@LifeOnTheHulls For me its not the crane thats a worry. its those slings ! Still no more big lifts with your gear and you've saved $20 on not buying new slings!!

[@jamesbaumann1180]

Nicely done guys!👍👍

[@craigs5212]

Those engines do look good sitting in their final home. Are you sure you have the odd serial number engine on the port side, sure don't want to mess this up? In the northern hemisphere it's the other way. Good job.

[@rlg847]

The crane may look a bit dodgy but it sure seems to have come through for you. Project is really getting to where you see major changes. She is going to be a beauty when you finish!

[@mp6756]

Your a lucky man my wife and would have argued the whole day lol. The engines look great nicely done with the modules worth all your efforts..

[@chip9177]

Looks great! Crane is a little jenky, but it worked. Wont the duct tape for the protective cardboard leave all kinds of residue when you remove it a year from now? I think there might be a better choice of tape.

[@radams009]

Nice Engine. It is so cool to watch all your work.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks for watching mate.Really appreciate it.Ross

[@lets_go_see_]

with her knowledge and bilities i wouldn't bother worrying a bit mate!

[@martinneubert4068]

Very nice work Ross Those engines looks so nice in there. The crane, well it works, that must be the most important :-) Take care buddy. All the best.

[@joeplatko7568]

That crane is as useful as the engine bays are beautiful.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

It sure is! Glad you see it my way Joe, others certainly don't. Cheers Rossco

[@stevemccormick4938]

Modules look very nice Ross. Good job.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Steve

[@keimo2007]

I'd have personally selected slightly smaller ones because I'm cheap, but those are very efficient engines, so I don't see any problems when one can afford them. Your cat is going to be very fast no matter what are the wind conditions...

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I was originally going 29hp yanmars but weren't available in common rail and self diagnostic names 2000 upgrade 4jh57.Price difference wasn't too bad,but now they are crazy expensive and long wait times due to covid and sold out production lines of cats in Asia and Europe,so I really am ahead.Thanks forwatching buddy.Ross

[@kevin-vt7dw]

I too was just getting ready to get my lazy bum out of my old broken yet very comfortable lounge chair so here i sit for a little bit more

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Relax Kev, we've got this. Rossco

[@nena4215]

Oh man, all that extra work was definitely worth it with all the access you’re going to have, brilliant work there Ross!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Nena,I agree,I toiled over them or way too long but am so happy now. Ross

[@davidbuck6976]

Great effort Rossco and Janet, well worth watching you guys building and then living the dream! Are you going to organise the prop shafts and cutless bearings before you bolt down those motors? Looks like you have plenty of adjustment in the mounts, but you might get differing alignments assuming you are using reinforced glass tubes.

[@slimdavey100]

Ross don’t need a Gym membership he has the best workout regimen every week 😁

[@1ocean515]

Love all the rigging and figuring that went into the install. Looks great!! 👍👍

[@hagn7350]

Bloody hell, that looks sweet.You got a nice setup in the enginebay, can’t wait o see the whole thing completed . ( been following from the first episode , and I must say that all your work is excellent)

[@whitneylake2107]

Looks fantastic !

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Cracking job mate those engines look the part

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Nigel

[@rudischutze2664]

Thank you for another great video Ross. Makes my Friday every time

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

My pleasure Rudi,have a great weekend mate.Rossci

[@preludeshalyn]

Looking good! Might want to swap the cardboard and duct tape for some layers of self stick plastic, I imagine that duct tape will leave a residue that will be awful to remove a year from now.

[@markbouchard525]

Looking great !

[@Conan-ny1um]

Roscoe’ I didn’t know you were building a Power Cat. I like your style there’s no replacement for displacement!

[@JCrook1028]

Hehehehe

[@jimwapelhorst3328]

Freaking gorgeous mate!

[@72097077]

looking great

[@TheBubagrunt]

Hey buddy I’m so excited for you! Won’t be long and you’ll be doing sea trials with your new rig! God’s blessings and grace 😀👍

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

gret Job Rosco

[@1jeffcan]

Looking good.

[@tomvanrooyen3600]

Can believe the eye candy is in! I agree they look so small in their place. The only thing I can think off is how many feul are they going to consume? I'm excited with you guy's.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Thanks Tom.The 4jh57 engine consumes 2.2ltrd o diesel per hour at 3000rpm.I has 640 lots of diesel storage so plenty of range with sails Cheers Ross

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi looking very cool a lot of room

[@thomasgraham5842]

fantastic job sir

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Cheers Thomas.

[@blok5555]

They're some big engines for a lightweight cat

[@willphelps6715]

Nice Pair! Those two engines look great all nestled in their new home. Do boat builders do the same thing as I did building my chopper (M/C) and Ultralight (light plane)? That is, sit in the seat and make engine noises just to get the "feel" of what it's going to be like when you finish up?

[@jimjenkins673]

Awesome as always sir. Wondering though, could you make a plywood one?

[@raymondhamm7350]

Did I see you put a foot on the engine? I won’t tell the boss if won’t. 😂

[@hansh8071]

Congratulations team! Another milestone 👍 But... You back up the "crane" with your truck and later you put a tow bal on the forklift? Also with the engine hoist, lifting it up the bridgedeck, ah man, i was almost screaming at my tablet! The forklift is right behind you, it cannot hurt it,s back! Mmmm hindsight is 20/20 eh? You got the job done, i hope you and your wife had a nice cold one on that, grtz hans 😉

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

The organisation to get the fork into the back of the tent is monumental,I have to move stairs and fences each,it was easier to just lift it across,but given more time yes,the fork would have been great.The crane has about 8 feet of extra reach so without a tyne extension for the fork,it was no good for the motor install.Ross

[@hansh8071]

@@LifeOnTheHulls thank you Ross, but with my first comment i meant you could have hooked your crane to the forklift and then have more room to manouver in the drive. But i am just messing with you, i, couldn,t do it if i tried!

[@mikecarpenter3237]

thats alot of motor, you'll be able to ski behind em no problem lol

[@oracvee8]

Just started to watch very interested but can you do a reverse playlist or group the videos into 50.s tried all usual tricks but non work on TV or tablet? Great series but takes forever to rejoin play list if you leave?

[@marklong8608]

2x 57hp is a lot of power, have you thought about what kind of props you will use to get all that power into thrust? I've got a decision to make between the 40 and 57hp version of this motor, just can't convince myself I can get a lot of value out of the extra hp for the cost and weight involved. Would appreciate any insight you have. Thanks.

[@paulvlug812]

Are all four alternators the same model and output?

[@aserta]

Good decision to ditch the fourth bedroom. IF, push comes to shove, you can always put a tent on the deck. Source: 14 of us rented a cat some 7 years ago, and did that.

[@kramsis0133]

Did you edit all the shouting and swearing out? Or is it really the dream team it looked like. Nice to see the engines home.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Both! There was choice words, but in the interests of saving our marriage, it was better that it was presented in a family friendly edit. Ross

[@pgltdrew581]

Hey, what do you think about making a plywood plate for now so things don't fall in there? I am an idea guy, just trying to help. ;-)

[@bobbushca797]

so much space around the engines you could rent it out ,they look so so sexy in there

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I love the access Bob.So much room.Cheers Ross

[@ZenWithKen]

That's two of the sexiest things I ever seen. Those motors are to bad either! Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hah, very funny

[@57dent]

I dunno Rosco, seems like Janet's job was to push / pull guide these heavy engines into place. Roscoe's job was to push a button and back up the truck!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You got it,I know where my skills are most valuable.Hah.Janet is such a legend.

[@malcolmcheyne3803]

What sort of speed will those motors give you Ross?

[@bigwolloper]

So how many ply wood covers are you making 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Fantastic progress yet again.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Sorry mate,that rattle gun was driving me mental.I often do about 20 takes to get a clean dialogue.Bloody boat would be done if not for the KZbin filming and editing.

[@bigwolloper]

@@LifeOnTheHulls if you have watched any of mine I just do it in one take Let the camera run and what you see is what went down😁😁😁 The hardest part for me is not swearing Every other work here starts with an F a C or B. Keep em coming big man watching you is as close as I can get to my own at the moment..

[@glennedwards1449]

Hi Ross just a quick question about the engines they are obviously very nice Yanmar ones I remember you purchasing them at the start of the build approx 4 years ago. Now technology marches on how has it worked out are the more recent ones slightly better or were these a bargain?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Gidday Glenn, these were purchased only 2 years ago and are the latest in the range from Yanmar. They are the Common Rail, NMEA version so to date they are the upgrade version being mounted in all new production Cats from Seawind 1370 , Lagoon, Balance and Prestige. Given pricing is now well above what I pad for them I believe i struck a good deal. Rossco from

[@honorharrington4546]

Looking great Rossco! When setting up the prop shafts you might consider a built in 12" extension with mounting flange on both ends. This would sit between the flange on the end of the prop shaft and the Isolator drive bolted to the transmission output flange. This would make removing the transmission so much easier without trying to push the prop shaft back out of the way. Just something to consider.

[@donr416]

How will you ever get those engines out after the boat is completed?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

A hole cut into the deck will be an option as there is a deck hatch above, A bevelled hole large enough to remove the motors, or a possible access through the back steps, sliding on rails is an option. I know guys with 60 year old plus yanmar engines that are still like new, so hopefully that wont be a problem. Ross

[@LadyDewBuild]

@9:31 ... ... **Did he hear what I was thinking??**

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Leave my crane alone Donny.

[@LadyDewBuild]

@@LifeOnTheHulls It gets the job done sir!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hah,only just though.

[@mikeferguson2828]

Hi Rossco what size yanmars are those ? My Leopard 40 has 3ym30 Ae (30hp) engines which look smaller

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

These are Yanmar 4jh57 motors,shaft drive.Cheers Ross

[@RappinIggyG]

Could you make a plywood one temporarily?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Hah,friigin nightmare,trying get a clean sentence with a hoard of industrial noise.Kills me.Cheers Ross

[@RappinIggyG]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Always a pleasure Ross, noise or no noise. Give 'er hard!

[@bradbusch9585]

Could you let me know how much 1 of the yanmar engine cost if you don’t mind thanks

[@johnnylasalle130]

i’m surprised that there aren’t any lifting points on those engines to pick them up straight

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

You would think so

[@cookie48ish]

Have a bear for that one lovely job

[@TimHadleyMagic]

Just add a couple of propellers and a tank of diesel and you've got yourself an open top power cat motor cruiser...

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I could make it a resort pontoon boat.hah.

[@islandonlinenews]

oh no! that tape is going to leave residue everywhere!!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Yes but better than chipping and having polish.It comes off with a bit of methylated spirits and elbow grease.Ross

[@kev.fwestofireland334]

Cheers Rossco the modules look great pity about the footage

[@donr416]

Are those naturally aspirated?

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

These are 4jh57, so in line with teh blurb from Yanmar. In common with all of YANMAR’s new generation of marine diesel engines, the 4JH series was designed from the outset specifically for marine applications. The 4JH45 four-cylinder, 2.2 ltr, naturally aspirated engine delivers 57 mhp at 3,000 rpm. It meets EPA Tier 3 and RCD 2 (2016) emissions standards. Cheers Ross

[@donr416]

@@LifeOnTheHulls Good choice. Treated well you can get 12,000 hours or more. Turbos are doing well to last 4,000 hours.

[@icelandviking1961]

Yay me favorite crane!

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Love that thing mate.It brings me joy to use.

[@hooter7003]

Get a bit tongue tongue tanguelated there Rosco, it is just plywood😝😝 spit it out Son 👍😎🇦🇺😂🍻

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

The bloody rattle gun in the background was driving me insane Gaz.

[@hooter7003]

@@LifeOnTheHulls 😎