Engine Problems in Paradise and Snorkeling the Dry Tortugas S02E03

Snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas is an amazing experience as Fishing in the park is prohibited and many species that are rare or are unable to grow very large are abundant in the Dry Tortugas. After snorkeling our small sailboat Atticus gets a line wrapped around it’s prop, causing some very worrisome damage. The question is; will we be able to sail against the trade winds all the way back to Key West with the damage we suffered?
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[@Lees920]

I've come to the conclusion in my ripe old-er age, that nothing worthwhile is easy. No matter what the task, you will run into obstacles. How you deal with them is what matters. You can ignore them and continue blindly through life or take them head-on. You'll make mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes will be remembered long after the fix is completed. Live and learn. You two are very fortunate to have each other as your personalities are so positive. You got this.

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

she seems like the perfect mate. your lucky. thanks for the entertainment.

[@fv17782]

Guys, you need to go back and write all of this up in a book. You guys are so brave and so totally awesome.

[@itsgotime11]

Outstanding work to both of you. No looking back only looking forward life is good make it so. Experience every day !

[@truthfinder6246]

You two are a joy. Thank you for sharing.

[@sailingnuestravida]

Like the reflection with your 18 year old self. A nicely done episode for sure! You learn more from mistakes than by never making them....at least I do!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey CJ! Thanks! Desiree here! I was actually practicing using our EX1 camera at the time so I didn't think Jordan would actually use the footage, haha! But we both liked it too! Nice to get some positive feedback about it! Thanks for saying hi! And yes, you're so right about mistakes! We've sure made a lot!

[@Sailboatstory]

You've got some pretty deep introspective stuff happening on your channel. Considering the conversation with your younger self - very meaningful, very powerful. I like it. -B

[@williamcarr1148]

May the force be with you,,,two

[@davefoster7770]

A little bit of play. Nice bit of understatement there. Good luck.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha, good call Dave! It was a substantial amount of play😉

[@earlcox6293]

loved experiencing your first problem with you. like how kept perspective and worked through the problem. i'm assuming you made it back because there have been further episodes. LOL.

[@sargintrock2538]

Lt. Dan, yer the man!

[@peacekeepermoe]

1:01 snorkels with a long sleeve shirt XD lol. Great videos guys, "two thumbs up" ~ Siskel & Ebert :)

[@brynjenkins7412]

Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. Earl Nightingale (Radio speaker/writer) 28 is still ahead of most in chasing their dreams!

[@ridemydirt2005]

Always remember our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it. A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes Faith in God's plans. A dream takes planning and goal setting. A dream takes a lot of determination and hard work. A dream is something you're not willing to give up on when times get difficult. A dream is not easy. Always remember to give thanks to God for your amazing acheivements. I enjoy watching you two living your dreams.

[@twidapate]

Nice to know not every prop wrap is a complete catastrophe. Once, on my Westsail 43, with an 85hp Perkins 4.236 diesel and a V-Drive, I wrapped a dock line attached to the stern cleat around the prop. I thought I had all my lines in, but I somehow missed that one. It happened in about two seconds. Whop, whop, whop, bang! The torque pulled the whole engine/transmission/v-drive downward into the bilge, and in the process broke the v-drive's cast iron casing at the mount ears, while severely bending the shaft and motor mounts. It took me quite a while to locate a new casing, but I did and I had the shaft straightened (more or less). Needless to say, after that, I installed a line cutter on the shaft. Lesson learned. It was an expensive and time-consuming mistake which has left me a little bit paranoid about doing it again. So, it is somewhat of a relief to hear you have been on boats where not much happened other than stalling the engine. It's also interesting to learn about the vulnerability of an extended shaft tube for when I look for my next (smaller) boat. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@erickrcisneros]

This video had me reflecting upon my dreams too! 🇺🇸🍾🤠

[@snakeplisken4278]

Well done! Nothing stops a good SAIL boat. I hate engines.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha! Very true! In retrospect it was a great first lesson for us to have to figure out how to get out of there without using the motor! One day we'd like to anchor under sail. That's our next goal! We'd love to get good at it!

[@kycanoecamper]

You said you were going to give alittle video on your Nav station weather and how all that works. My boat is small and would appreciate that vid.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Kycanoe Camper! Sorry for the delay! We filmed it this week and will be posting it on Monday! Thanks for watching!

[@mitchcopeland8693]

Great video guys! Your movies are so good ! Wish you luck on your trip back

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hi Mitch! Thank you SO much! We love hearing that you enjoyed the video! It means a lot to us! Please keep watching and letting us know what you like and don't like so that we can continue to improve! Thanks again!

[@yonny1954]

Use polypropylene(the yellow stuff) it floats, dirt cheap, add a float for insurance. doesn't last real long but it works great and as I said cheap

[@ProjectAtticus]

You got that right! Yeah, we've since switched to polypropylene line for the dinghy. Such a silly mistake! One we won't make again though! Thanks for the tip!

[@Kingcactus20000]

Really liking this format. Keep it up guys.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Damian! Thanks for your comment! Glad you liked the last bit- we were worried it was too repetitive, but nice to hear you liked it! We never really know until we release a video and hear from you guys, so thanks for sharing your thoughts! It helps alot!

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

There was so real honest moments in this video during the reflection. Nice to see unscripted real moments with people sharing the same struggles. Maybe someone can answer this question. It looks like 80% through a Patreon addition to video was added, at the end of the original video. Sort of a after the fact. Is this true? Also if it was, then how can that be done to a video after it has been uploaded to KZbin? I don't even know what the name of that process would be called if there is one. Thanks!

[@jessemahosky13]

im not cryin, you are! lol

[@betty-loucreamer112]

Just found you 2 looking forward to your adventures 💞💞🇨🇦

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Betty! Welcome to the channel! I love seeing your heart comments :) Thanks for the love!!

[@Quarry4x4]

A diesel will run all day without load petrol engine doesn't like to idle all day as it causes problems. I am not an expert. Diesel pumps just idle everyday on farms.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks Quarry!

[@SerbanOprescu]

It is true, I've studied Diesel engines (and petrol ones). The only case when it is not recommended to run an engine without load (regardless of type) is when revving it to the max while stationary. This is because without load (without moving your lordships from one place to another) the engine can rev up to a higher speed than the designed one. Lubrication, especially, and cooling possibly may not keep up. You will fry the engine after a while. The generator consumes quite a bit of your engine power, which - depending on your electric consumers on board - you might have noticed in the fuel consumption.

[@alexblueplanet]

Love your videos, do you need any permits or fees to anchor in Port Jefferson in Dry Tortugas?

[@kevinhancock927]

do yall have a video showing you tying off to a mooring ball?

[@Zilla131]

I just wonder how they can upload in the middle of no where

[@canadiantraveler6060]

Update 5-2021, after watching your current vid's, ...you guys look like kids!! LOL

[@aliash9222]

I remember seeing a video of gators or crocodiles there did you see any or did they get them removed?

[@sc1212able]

Very cool video, seems like shit always breaks on a sailboat, but its all about the journey, we well be doing are first shake down cruise on our new boat, we had a Lagoon 44 but it got destroyed in the hurricane that hit Key West, our new boat is a Privilege 615 Cat, we well be leaving Key Largo February 7 sailing to the Bahamas, then Puerto Rico, and then on to St. Croix, we have are first Charter on this trip, Nashville recording artist, Kelsea Ballerini and her husband well be onboard for 3 weeks, then we have 5 more charters scheduled when we reach St Croix, so we well make a little money on this trip. Your videos are very informative and entertaining.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Sc1212! Thanks for your comment! So sorry to hear about your boat, but it sounds like you've bounced back with a cool new cat! Nice job! Wow! Enjoy your cruising season- sounds like you'll be super busy! We wish we could charter our Atticus, but she's just too small! Stay in touch!

[@sc1212able]

Project Atticus, are you guys going to the Bahamas?

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey! Nope, we're actually in Isla Mujeres, Mexico now, and our next stop is southern Cuba, then colombia, then Panama! We hope to cross the Pacific next year. Fingers crossed!

[@mrdave22]

18 yr old Jordan would say "loose the man bun"

[@ProjectAtticus]

dave22 Hahahaha good call Dave!

[@TonyAnschutz]

Another great episode! Enjoy your point of view. Any idea when you might be headed through the panama canal?

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey ScubaTony! Thanks for your feedback! We're planning on getting out of Isla by the beginning of February, and we're shooting to go through the Panama Canal sometime in March- will you be around?

[@drsavage5597]

I know this is a long time ago but if anyone wonders. Yes you can run a diesel all day without having it in gear. I worked on a boat for 10 years and we would turn the diesel engines on in the morning and let them run for 10 hours everyday 365 days a year most of the time just in idle with no problems. Just change oil and filters at the recommended hours. Bad cooling and running at very high rpm is the most dangerous for a marine diesel.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Dr. Savage! Thanks for the tip and first hand experience!!

[@bigmike9845]

Brother I hate to tell you this but whoever told you that it's not good to run a diesel engine without resistance didn't know what they were talking about because I have run diesel engines and worked on diesel engines my entire life and they are designed to run for long periods of time resistance or not it does not matter you do not have to do that really all you're doing is burning extra fuel and putting unnecessary stress on your anchor line PS I just found your channel and I already love it will be following you guys from now on

[@shopstuff5]

18 year old needed to take ten years to grow up! And grow up he did. At least IMHO. When I was 18 the Army was drafting youngsters for Viet Nam. I wanted what you have, they weren't buying it. Regardless, I have two questions? First, why didn't you finish the toe rails, you rebuilt them so why leave them to the weather? Second, of all the channels I am following, nearly all of them either repaired or replaced their engine. Apparently you lucked out and yours was in good shape cause I didn't see where it required anything from you? No mention of fuel tanks or other engine related problems I have seen on older boats being refurbished and put back to work. Any how glad you both are enjoying your young lives as world travelers.

[@jameswat6806]

I'm 19 now and while I don't plan on sailing anytime soon (I want to someday but Im not ready yet) I am thinking of traveling the country and living in my station wagon. I just feel like I really need to get out there and do something or risk continuing to waste my youth.

[@PISQUEFrancis]

a note from me to me ... If I ever do the same, bring the dinghy abreast of the mothership ....

[@darrinhayes4605]

Hey budds......

[@realgman1]

You are, indeed, "a catch."

[@ProjectAtticus]

Aw, thanks Realgman! Very sweet of you to say :)

[@CatPersonFromZolar3858]

Waterworld!!!!

[@peacekeepermoe]

Sad to see you had trouble with the propeller back in 2017. I hope you now have rope guard/spurs/shark for protection against rope in the propeller ;)

[@frankrice5364]

Floating line will slove this for you.just make should you double up on it

[@MrFurriephillips]

Erm... did you guys really just attribute the immortal words “Houston, we have a problem.”, to Tom Hanks? Dammit, I’ve just looked at the wiki & you might be technically correct.

[@ProjectAtticus]

furriephillips Hahaha if we were technically correct it's only due to luck, I quoted Tom Hanks simply because it was he who was in the actual video clip. I'm loving the fact checking though! Do you know the name of the astronaut that Tom Hanks played?

[@patquintin3730]

jim lovell

[@ProjectAtticus]

Nice! Thanks!!

[@pateallan7764]

I also cringed when I saw Tom Hanks. I guess I'm showing my age.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha! Thanks for keeping us on our toes!!

[@williamcarlile4590]

Enjoy your videos but you gotta muffle the wind noise.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey William! GREAT point! We've since upgraded our gear, so we have an awesome little dead cat now. Most of season 2 is filmed with our old camera and without a wind screen, so SORRY in advance for all of that pesky wind!!

[@LaMouleQuiCoule]

Its called a strut! I know cause i did something similar.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Ahhh! Good to know! Thanks so much! Did you end up adding a gusset as well?

[@LaMouleQuiCoule]

Nah, I just promised myself never to do it again! :P

[@ronvandermolen8676]

Yeah, used to be a truck driver,,deisels love to just run...solar,,go to solar..

[@ronvandermolen8676]

Look up Tulas endless summer..

[@robfraley4210]

REALLY... You Have.?? 2:54. I would make Sure To NOT include that on Any Resume...!! 😱😳🤭

[@GNT35]

I run my diesel with out running the prop simply because your not wearing your bearings in your transmission..plus i work in the transport truck industry that idel their trucks for thousands of hours. Im hopeing this helps guys

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Giles, thanks a lot for the advice! A couple of people have mentioned a similar point and I think I'm going to take your advice. Thanks again😁

[@MrSPARTAN117ian]

Project Atticus from experience cruising, its not about wearing the bearings or overuse or anything like that, the issue with running a marine diesel on idle is that the engine isnt getting the right amount of oil flowing through it to lubricate it properly and that it isnt running at operating temperature, also if you run your motor at the same revs all the time it will unevenly wear the liners and carbon up easier The best thing you can do for it is run it at all different speeds and remember a marine diesel is happiest at around 90% of its running capacity Give her the guts!😁 happy sailing guys ill see you out on the water From brisbane australia

[@sheilajohnson6478]

If you have children, that would change it all, so think really hard about what you want to do with your lives. 🙂🤔

[@Justawaylon555]

Get rid of the man bun brogan!!!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha thanks for the advice Kelly. I think you'll be please with my haircut in the upcoming episodes, please let me know what you think when you see it!😃

[@Justawaylon555]

Project Atticus 🤣😂😅 just breaking balls, you guys are cool 😎

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks Kelly!😎😎😎😎

[@Justawaylon555]

Project Atticus I didn’t notice where your from, my husband and I are from the space coast. We have a fisher 30 that’s on the hard and plan to splash early spring

[@ProjectAtticus]

Oh awesome! Very cool! Best of luck getting back in the water! What are your plans after splashing?

[@timdean7082]

Jordan, you said you took a week off of work and went sailing on this trip. What do you do for a living man?! Seriously

[@thomasgolem7826]

Salty...

[@sandyb6324]

video very nice but background sound is very annoying.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey sandy! Sorry about that! We've upgraded our gear since that video!

[@sandyestabrook3898]

Background Music Doesn't enhance Video / detracts