Ep 209 - Sarinda Gets Big Power With A Homemade Generator

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About Sarinda - ML1392
Wartime Activities
6/44 Operation Neptune Invasion of Normandy
149th ML Flotilla
ML1295, ML1309, ML1383, ML1387, ML1389, ML1391, ML1392, ML1393, ML1407, ML1409, ML1421. ML1422
6/6/44 Channel Marker at Gold Beach on D-Day
Distributing instructions in the assault anchorage after the first landings in Normandy (Gazette Date - 19/12/44)
6/3/45 Captured a German Biber Type midget submarine off Breskens in the Scheldt Estuary. Eleven Bibers had sortied that day. Four were found abandoned along the coast at North Beveland, Knocke, Domberg and Zeebrugge.
One was sunk by gunfire off Westkapelle on 8 March and five vanished.
Post War Fate
1946 Fast Despatch Boat = FDB73
10/47 HM Customs & Excise = Valiant
1967 Sold = Frol - Pejo
1974 =Sarinda (Charter work on Crinan Canal)
1980-91 Extensive conversion to luxury motor yacht
11/95 Base ported at Liverpool
#boatrestoration #offgrid #boatproject #woodenboatbuilding #boatproject #boatlife
#woodenboatbuilding #boat #ship #asmr #mentalhealth #tools #boatfails #ww2 #deck

[@andrewrolfe4334]

This is one channel where I actually don't mind a little click bait. Everyone knows you're just having a bit of fun. This was another great episode, no matter the title.

[@brian.7966]

YES I AGREE,

[@christophercrawford3636]

I absolutely agree...all of us who regularly view Ship Happens have come to enjoy your sense of humor and presentation style. Click bait adds to the enjoyment.

[@timschaller]

Totally agree, and I am kinda supervised that the current title isn't "Gemma loves big tools."

[@jeffreyoldham55]

"Emergency Airlift Drops Critical Supplies for Sarinda!" That was a brilliant open.

[@TheByard]

I just hope they didn't do it on Ch 16. I had an air drop here in Vietnam of two bags of Yorkshire tea, plus my grand daughter works for the Yorkshire tea distributor.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

I just finished a pot of Darjeeling.

[@fredjcarss7788]

Call it Gemma breaks some ribs 😂

[@sylvialarrad516]

Call it - It went in the hole

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Gemma slips in some wood.

[@pugzcy6641]

Gemma almost sinks the boat

[@Ckrisg1]

Wow

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

Gemma saves the boat by haulin dirty ole slaggy shot to port! 🤔 😂😂😂

[@makinganarrowboatwithnannyandg]

" Dragging The Dirty Old Slag Around The Boat " 🤣🤣🤣.

[@TrapShooter68]

I vote that you win!

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

@@TrapShooter68 good one!

[@bobadam7021]

I was thinking Simon shows how he pulls slag, Gemma turns up her nose at handling wet protection.

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

@@bobadam7021 common guys, this is a family show!

[@JanSlovacek-s2z]

Call it Simon slips it in!

[@elliotease4390]

Or “Simon slips in the slag”

[@davidantill6949]

BTW have you considered encapsulating that shot in epoxy or resin to stop it oxidising?

[@billmeldrum2509]

Every week, this is one of the highlights. This week, no different. You guys are crushing it. Boat rights. Entertainers. All around great folks. And … problem solvers! 🇨🇦

[@billferguson6482]

Don't the pair of you ever change.... This episode had me laughing out loud !!!You're doing a brilliant job in not nice conditions and doing Sarinda proud, keep it up!!!

[@davidantill6949]

Seriously, this is my favourite entertainment of the week. You do a 1 hour video and I feel shortchanged. You two are inspirational. Simon is very talented with a good sense of humour and a deep knowledge of physics. Gemma is so bright, hardworking funny and supportive of Simon. If anyone feels the country has difficulties I would just suggest they watch this channel which will not only give them deep sense of optimism but a seriously good giggle too. Thank you for such wonderful videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markflyer]

You’ve got no poker face Simon, you could tell how genuinely pleased you were with your work when explaining the genny in the workshop.😂

[@Herblay63]

Just watched an hour of moving a generator onboard and everything that goes with it. I'm exhausted.

[@barbannco]

I dont care what you name the episode....I love watching every one of them....I look forward to every episode.

[@wayneirwin-f1z]

You two have gone from working out of a shop to restoring Sarinda and now you have become entertainers. Keep it up!

[@johngrimm1496]

This is why you’re show is called Ship Happens

[@allenmitchell7288]

One thing is for sure, when you guys ever get close to the day. You will know that ship inside and out. Congrats guys ,I’m am so proud of both of you , and I’m praying that one day soon you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Peace.

[@brokerhc]

Your ingenuity using the resources you have is priceless. What a team.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

What a brilliant episode! You guys are great together. Simon’s technical ability coupled with Gemma’s practicality is lovely to watch. Moving that generator worried me but it all worked out fine. I’m renovating an old house at the moment and I wish my wife was as practical as you Gemma. You are truly worth your weight in gold❤️ What a team you both are. I love watching you making progress on Sarinda. So enjoyable to watch, love the innuendos as well, so funny😂 Loved this episode 🥰🥰🥰

[@Parknest]

As a Yorkshireman, I wholeheartedly approve of your tea of choice. It is my tea of choice too. Dame & Jess of Project Brupeg used flexible solar panels that can be walked on so they might be worth looking into. I can't think of a suitable title but maybe you can "generate" one.

[@Underbreath]

Something that worries me is when Gemma hair gets close to tools, would use a hair net or tuck it away before you lose a handful

[@jeremyfdavies]

I cannot believe how you got that generator on board. Amazing!

[@ShipHappensUK]

It was harder than it looked!

[@frankmoore3598]

You can call it “ more and more frames” and I still won’t miss an episode 😂

[@kensiler9208]

I don't need click-bait to watch you guys. You tend to be very entertaining mixed with hard work and determination with a little bit of sauciness thrown in here and there. Your occasional adult pg-13 humor, with the laughing big smiles and Gemma slightly blushing, makes me laugh out loud! Keep up the great work.

[@paulkemp4559]

Continually impressed by Gemma’s hands on approach and Simon’s ingenuity

[@suburban404]

Love the click bait!

[@48billy0]

Simon gets more wood, Gemma handles the oozage.

[@brucevogel2693]

Very entertaining! You had me at the part where the wind almost pushed Simon over the side of the dinghy holding that plywood. lol Good job.

[@4437RR]

Consider this. Plumb the generator cooling system into the nearby Caterpillar, using it's cooling system and block as a "heat sink". A second-floor radiator could be in the circuit as well. A thermostat could open or close the Cat circuit so it operates only when required.

[@kbar150]

The gen set would be a nice small preheater for the big cats too

[@jammiedodger629]

The pressure might be too low on an extended system though. Water pump might not be enough to pump a large volume of water around.

[@BeeSting862]

Jenny goes off her trolley, Gemma puts her in her place - with a crowbar!

[@KennyP88]

That’s a loaded question 😂😂😂😂 Slipping the wood in, yet again. 😊

[@thomoism]

Love this episode with some unintentionally ambiguous smuty remarks. And the inganuaty to get that engine in to place deserves a full-on medal . Happy New Year to you all regards PeterTmidWalesUK. .

[@nickballs-f6f]

Brilliant job! Working so hard and yet so in tune with each other. A Joy to watch.

[@LunaticThomas]

Me and my old boss, he was full cajun, built a generator from a 18 wheeler ( lorry). We made biodiesel from the restaurants old cooking oil. It ran the restaurant. We were so proud.

[@lauralake7430]

Thats Cajun ingenuity!

[@billymclain6727]

Always great videos! If you take 6" or 8" pvc pipe, cut it to fit between the ribs (figure in the length with the caps), glue a cap on one end then fill the pipe with slag. When it's full add oil. The oil even used engine oil (free) will stop the corrosion and add weight. Then glue another cap on the open end and it's sealed, It won't rust and you can move them around with a rachet strap very easily, and it's cheap and permanent. Keep up the good work!

[@NicholasFerrar]

Keep the catchy titles going. I makes me smile.

[@Shady-Shane]

Talkin' About My Generator.

[@George103]

Beam me up Gemma !

[@johnhhinton5473]

My generator Baby, People try to put us d-d-down. Talkin' about my generator.

[@MrStrangegoo]

I have never seen anyone get so excited over a wrecking bar before.

[@timlarcombe9096]

Fabulous episode how can you not be impressed with this mad pair. Very interesting thanks.

[@rssimp1]

I like the fun you bring to your click bait titles. Whatever it takes to bring your vids to a wider audience is ok by me.

[@mcgrath3]

I love this non-clickbait title! I'm sharing this with all of my friends and I'm hitting Like and Subscribe!

[@markhuston9250]

Titles, no matter what they might be will not change my desire to watch you two. Period 😀😀

[@claudeross126]

We love you guys, we all going to look at your videos no matter what you call it.

[@stewartabela1450]

That was some episode.!!! Moving the generator was amazing... it looked so exhausting that "I " felt like having a cup of tea after it was in place..😂 the way you both work out solutions to problems is inspirational. Your videos are a "must see" for me every week... 😊

[@kendallritchie8370]

It doesn't matter what the title is I will watch anyway. Love your shows and your humour!

[@glenbates9460]

I think that I hurt my back when I was watching you move that ballast! Fantastic work...

[@malbert155]

You can call it what you like. Your cast is the highlight of my Friday teatime. I've watched every episode from 001. Now you know what you're doing the acceleration of repairs are flying. Well done, fantastic x

[@waynerudiger1756]

The generator build is one of my favorites, awesome to finally see it in place doing what it was built for.

[@keithmock7866]

Using radiator up stairs is a good idea , maybe use a booster pump to assist jenny water pump , you can get a 12v pump as used on most school buses

[@stevenjohns1322]

I do remember very well you building that generator, I think you got the engine from an old garden rotavator or something, the amount of work you put into that generator was amazing especially the water cooling system, fabricating and welding the pipe work was just genius , I your channel and always look forward to Friday for another episode to drop 👍😊

[@teslar1]

Gemma likes teabagging 😂

[@kmathers101]

😅

[@phenogen8125]

That handbag accessory is what I, with reason, referred to as a "Skelmersdale Front Door Key". Great progress; Heath Robinsonism at its best.

[@stevenwade5189]

It never stops amazing me how positive you both are. Keep up up. As always. Well done. Happy days😊

[@richardgould240]

What a great team you guys are, that was some effort getting that generator up and into your boat ⛴️👍💪.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Well I was booking a trip on a sailing ship called the Williams, sailing out of Blyth, and whose smiley face did I spot in a few photos in their photo gallery!

[@davehine724]

Don't reinvent the wheel! The youtube channel "Project Brupeg" has done all the research on walkable solar panels. Also I loved the long format of this episode. Love you guys♥

[@brunoduarte7532]

Title...no title...doesn't matter, I'm always looking for the next friday 😂😂😂

[@waynes.3380]

Awesome job again 👏👏

[@stefanwisborg4665]

Connect the outgoing cooling line from the generator to the heating boiler, and then the return line from your radiators to the motorcycle cooler. This way, you will make use of the heat from the generator throughout the entire boat.

[@scottcates]

YES YES YES

[@akilby8022]

You two will always have viewers, you are both entertaining 😂😂😂 Slipping it in deep

[@davidbotterill7549]

Well done on reaching 100k subscribers - well deserved. Having been watching for sometime now I realised that I came in half way through and missed loads. So I went back to the beginning and watched every episode. I finally caught up tonight and am now enjoying the ‘current episode’. My only issue is now I have to wait a week each time to get my Gemma and Simon fix. You guys are really entertaining, thank you for entertaining me over the last few months. Dave Birmingham

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

omg she's one strong lass, the jenny doing its job, bigger rad needed loved the vid.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

THANK YOU ALL.

[@StephenPenney-e5x]

Love the long episode. Not sure about “Gemma hits old slag in the engine room” !

[@Mark-jp9dz]

Having had two generators - one raw salt water cooled, and one fresh water through a heat exchanger. I can strongly recommend you use the fresh water/heat exchanger route. As for solar panels. The ones that produce the most power are not ones you can walk on. the walkable ones have a problem, when you fix them to the deck, that means that there is no means of cooling under the panel. That has a big impact on performance,

[@alisonjones9305]

UFO kidnaps You Tubers on DIY boat! Sorry couldn’t resist! Lol! It’s my husband that was watching and now he’s got me watching. You guys are amazing! Keep up the good work! I can’t wait to see you both sail off into the sunset one day (in a good way!) love this! We’ve got the champagne waiting!

[@robertengster5643]

I want you two to know something! There is tons of content all over the internet. But ! I always look forward to your very next videos. Quite Entertaining you two Are and impressive Work, lovely couple also.

[@pheasantplucker6117]

Great video , strangely intriguing. Jeez you two work hard. Well done.

[@gordierock4106]

Well done! That genset was a challenge for sure but where there is will, there is a way! Good on ya! Cheers.

[@GABRIELSALSAARCE]

It is beautiful to see them work together like this, there is love and companionship!! A hug from Uruguay!

[@petercousins4767]

Good job keep up the good work 👏👏🍾👏👏👏

[@xastephen03]

You guys are amazing! Check with some narrowboat builders about the solar. A lot of the newer ones are being built with panels that both follow the contours of the boat and can be walked on.

[@brunomortensen5841]

Or take a look at "Project Brupeg"s solar panels

[@robm.4512]

The smirking teenager within me might call the next episode - Is It In Yet? Phnar.😂

[@benhancock1408]

It's good to see that generator project coming to fruition. Nice work you two.

[@ELR1-C]

I so much love your vlogs, love what you're doing, and love you pair. your sense of humour is brilliant. I suffer with major depression, and you keep me going. Thank you. Bless both of you xxx - Elric - For a title.. Simon Slides it, and Gemma Gives It a Good Pull!

[@keithshort8991]

To tell the truth I just like seeing the progress and the fun,

[@boatingmanchester]

Amazed me how you got that generator into the bottom of the boat and i am also impressed with Simons knowledge of engines

[@davidantill6949]

Yes and the bottom of the boat did not mean through the hull and in the mud

[@henkresink5073]

Gemma is pulling Simon’s tail😂😂😂 So much respect for you two, what a gigantic job and never a sad face always smiling and fun

[@martynbuzzing3327]

You done great. That's what I like about your vids. You always achieve your goals. Well done 👏 😊

[@motorcityboatwerks]

Your channel always makes me smile. Keep up the good work😀👍

[@eddyhammerton3310]

great entertainment again you two are great fun and Simon is a very clever bloke but as daft as a brush love it when you get the giggles great work both of you.

[@101carl]

Interesting show this week great work from you guys ❤️👍

[@ski69]

I know this comment is more likely too late to mention, but in my little opinion, I would not use the existing plywood. Personally I would replace it with planks like she was born to keep it as originally intended and keep it period correct. I mean, you two made the forward deck and interior looking so original and beautiful. Definitely planks would be in order....I know it costs, but.....

[@unclegreybeard3969]

Another version of slag is the waste piles from coal mines, although not technically made from slag they were always called slag heaps. One of these slag heaps collapsing onto the town and school was the cause of the 1966 Aberfan disaster which killed 116 children and 28 adults.

[@thomasdoerr2443]

"One of these slag heaps collapsing onto the town and school was the cause of the 1966 Aberfan disaster which killed 116 children and 28 adults." Very inspiring

[@Tom-kw6km]

Heads up. I've tried exhaust flex pipe and the heat wrap and it didn't work out. It eventually leaked from the micro-flexing, from the vibration, at all of the seams. I eventually ended up using a rosebud torch to bend non-gavanized tubing packed with sand. The packed sand holds the tube's shape during the bending process. Or you can buy pre-bent exhaust system tube sections and weld them together.

[@pangtjonresor]

Gemma and Simon You are the heroes of the week, always hard work without whining about it. You are the best. 👍👏

[@TheJohnbrowne101]

Watching you guys from Gibraltar 🇬🇮🇬🇮🇬🇮 you’re the highlight of the week 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@32hyb1]

You two are a great team big pat on the back with Generator project 😊

[@theteadrinker-143]

Love the sound of the wind in the background , sounded like you were on the high seas 👍🏻

[@MsJon52]

adding a radiator to the genni is a good idea, you will find if you want the rads to warm up quickly is to fit a electrical or a bronze lift pump fitted to the engine, I used the same idea on my fishing boats of the past to dry wet gear off in the cabin, just make sure you use lift pumps that can take the heat, cheap plastic inline pumps just downt cut it.

[@dadejazzba402]

Gemma bought a bar

[@PhilFilum]

Amazing work on moving and installing the generator!

[@2thehook773]

The ballast material is called pio. Palletized iron ore. It still gets shipped from our local port to steel manufacturers. Another great video!

[@gordonjones3270]

If you’re in salt water, I recommend a heat exchanger to keep salt water out of the Kubota. You can remote a radiator but the water pump on the engine might not be able to handle the distance (someone mentioned this) so a centrifugal pump for the radiator would be a great help. Definitely add a high water temp shutdown, the kubota’s are sensitive to scoring pistons because of high temps. I think Deep Sea has a nice module that has HWT and LOP shutdowns.

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

Best episode ever!!!! Brillaint piece of ingenuity. Now for the Pyramids!

[@gortnz]

I knew straight away it would be a tea shortage! :)

[@N7CX]

Your diesel Genny is fantastic.

[@mariewoodcock1244]

Simon & Gemma you two are both downright incredible human beings. Nothing phases either of you. Your team work is so impressive. We look forward to every video to witness what amazing achievements you accomplish. Love you guys. All the best from Perth Western Austrslia.

[@DukeofEarl1961]

Brupeg in Australia fitted walkable solar panels all over their flat surfaces. Might be good to reach out to them or check videos from a few months ago...

[@doonhamer252]

It's uk , sun shines twice a year , if sunny 2 days running, they blame the heatwave on global warming.. :)

[@John-gy7tn]

​@@doonhamer252 2kw of solar on our boat gives us 90% of our electric and hot water needs.

[@MickRiley]

​@doonhamer252 solar does not need direct sunlight my house solar pulls in £900 annually on average in the Midlands, you would be surprised how much battery charging on smaller systems bring in.

[@ralphie14]

Brupeg and what they used is what came to my mind too.

[@MarkRose1337]

Brupeg used CIGS panels from BougeRV who sponsored them.

[@jdeltoro518]

Thank you for the great adventures to show us how much work is needed to work on restoring a ship it's quite an adventure you're giving us God bless you both

[@mccannmike]

Love your catchy titles

[@patrickratchford7026]

Great job today, a lot of hard work the two of you did.

[@vivanasperen3339]

Ship bedroom banter! So funny you guys crack me up. Love the show regardless of the click bate. People will just either accept this is youtube life for viewership and won’t take it personal if you use click bate

[@arjanwiegers474]

That was quite an impressive job again guys! Great to see the generator running. Hope it’ll serve you well! ❤

[@alexbrauninger3687]

Shame the generator broke down. So you know how many hours you have put on the EcoFlow unit? Good to see the diesel make it to the boat after watching Simon build it all those videos ago. What you could do for the winter is plumb your radiator circuit through the engine (bit like fitting a heater matrix or calorifier) so there would be no need to run the boiler whilst the generator is running. Might still need the cooling radiator but it would help use the heat as well as stop it getting too hot