EP. 6 | Changing our CUTLASS BEARING Underwater! (Mechanics said it wasn't possible)

[@rw1234able]

I'm guessing that the threaded piece in your hand is the end of your propeller shaft that has sheared off. Don't think you're going to get that one fixed in the water. That's a real shame as it was all going so well.

[@SailingNaida]

Come back next week 😉 it’s a shame but we’re not letting anything get in the way of our travel plans.

[@chaunceysmith8921]

Hey guys! It's Chauncey from Dauntless. Rick gave me yalls channel! Glad to see yall are having fun down there. Missed you up here this summer though. Hopefully you're on your way to the Bahamas soon enough. Give me a shout if you wanna catch up.

[@SailingNaida]

Hey Chauncey!! Great to see you here. Aiyana and I were talking about you not that long ago. Let’s get on a FaceTime call or something soon!

[@GedMac]

Gees! Well done. Team work. And great breath control.

[@MatthewRead]

🐺🌕 "WOOOOOOO!" -Andre 🤣 Also, thank you for showing me exactly what and where the cutlass bearing is.

[@Gman11962]

It was so nice talking to you both at the boat show! Thanks for the encouragement since I don’t have a clue lol looking forward to getting down south with all you cruisers!

[@walterhunter4011]

Great Joe you two ! You are right, the correct tool gets the job done, and done well. Love you r videos 😊

[@shawnwilson6064]

Phenomenal team work you two!

[@krisbarnes1223]

Thats rad! This world was built on getting $#!t done. Nice work.

[@csisk]

You two make a great team. Good content.

[@Footballislife1900]

Nice work!! Let’s go!!! Also I’ve used tools in precarious places and I like tying them off just Incase I drop something it’s on a tie off and I can easily retrieve it as a pose to diving for it. 😊

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

It's good seeing how well you kids work together. It shows the love and respect you have for each other. I know y'all want to get going but for some reason y'all weren't to go just yet. When the time is right everything will work out for you to go. God knows what lies ahead of you so trust God's timing and all will be good... That's the biggest thing I've learned over the past 63 years to trust God in all I do and thing work out for my good. Bobby's timing isn't always God's timing. I've learned that the hard way more than once... I'm sure y'all are learning that also.... So with much love and prayers be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..

[@samuelmader2643]

What about using a pneumatic reciprocating saw you hook it up on the low pressure of your regulator for scuba diving and you pull out the shaft and fill the hole with wax ring for a toilet to seal it, and the type of cone that’s use resealing boats with no shaft. And once you cut out, the brass cut the spare and you can install the new one just a thought

[@heathercelia3093]

Ohhh SKOB is the best, I live about 4 mins away from the village ❤️ his shirt in the end of the video gave it away lol 🥰

[@SailingNaida]

Some of the best seafood! Have to visit every time we’re on the west coast of FL

[@bengim8332]

Impresswing work!👏

[@HessianAssociator]

impressive. What a great video. blessings to you both. thank you.

[@jameymathis7452]

Y'all are AWESOME ! What a Team to complete a complex task like replacing a cutlass bearing IN THE WATER ! I enjoyed your channel before; now I'm sincerely impressed ! Fair Winds !

[@flyinggybe2113]

Good job on the cutlass bearing change. It looks like your cutlass bearing has a very thin Nitrile liner. My experience with cutlass bearings with thin nitrile liners is that calcium carbonate deposits so prevalent in tropical waters can quickly damage/destroy the thin Nitrile liner. My first failure was in Key West, second in the French Polynesian Marquesas, and third in an uninhabited atoll in Micronesia. I was able to do an overnight hang in Key West, but changed the other two failed cutlass bearings in the water with an improvised tool. Tired of recurring failure of the thin Nitrile liner, I've switched to one-piece Vesconite cutlass bearings and since never had a problem in tropical waters. Also, looks like you have substantial discolored bronze in your prop and shaft indicating galvanic corrosion. So replacement may soon be necessary. Once all is done, check engine alignment to minimize vibration and wear.

[@368fan4]

(9:02) Woooo Hoooo Beautiful Camera Work

[@bsg2580]

Lol every couple who loves eachother should be doing this stuff. Wanted to say that you can breathe through a 6’ piece of garden hose for a job like this. Worth a try to extend your time underwater. Old video but simple trick for any boater.

[@SomethingToday30]

Great job.

[@mizstories9646]

I love watching you guys. You're very scrappy lol. You don't let anything (including being in fire) get in your way of your dreams. Very inspiring! I was trying to hold my breath along with you. Ha! I never would have gotten it done. Two ideas I had (ignore if you don't like unsolicited advice lol). First, if you really don't think you'll ever need it after this is done, you could sell that tool. If you can afford to keep it though, it might be nice to have just in case. Also, you guys should start posting YT Shorts. It's a great way to bring new subscribers in. You guys have great content and definitely deserve more subscribers than you have. Shorts have a wider audience and will reach more people.

[@SailingNaida]

We love all of the advice we receive! We’re still very new to KZbin still trying to figure out how it works lol We definitely may have to try to edit some shorts. We hope we can continue to post videos that keep you entertained!

[@pdab4372]

Damn, what awesome teamwork on such a big stressful accomplishment. Great video! I'm really digging you guys and your channel. Thanks to Brett and Jade for leading me to your channel.

[@sethnichols8306]

You guys are doing a fantastic job with your projects along your journey! I’m excited about the start of your sailing adventures and look forward to seeing you guys thrive on ypur platform!

[@SaYeager]

Well done!

[@xianstuff2910]

Awesome step-by-step detail on performing that complicated task in the water.

[@mikehinson4062]

video quality gets better each time. keep on keeping on. "nil carborundum illegitimi"

[@williamlewis8741]

hello you fine underwater divers ;-) i'm quite impressed by your tenacity and wherewithall to tackle such a project. it was a thriller for me. i kept saying don't drop the tool, don't drop a screw or bolt. you did quite well and i'm proud of you two. team work and smiles will always get it done. until next week. cheers from the south of France

[@SabriCanOkyay]

Great job!

[@rickt1866]

good job you two

[@johnwarren7155]

I hang and I umbrella upside down of the shaft so if you drop anything it lands in umbrella.

[@haunt_happens]

Wow, who knew the marine growth was so heavy! Great work you two!! Another challenge met!! So proud of you!! Btw, good technique on the primer spraying. Small, passing sprays of paint, always! lol

[@SailingNaida]

Not shown: the heavy spray that had to get sanded down lol 😂

[@malcolmhammond2135]

You guys make great team. Is that the end of the prop shaft? On my boat the small nut goes on first then the big one but there isn’t a cotter pin.

[@jman5673]

I follow several sailing channels so I rarely subscribe to anymore. I stumbled across your channel and really like the two of you. I am now subscribed. Good luck with your new adventures and the two of you make a great couple.

[@SailingNaida]

Wow! Thank you so much! That means a lot to us.

[@svsoulmatejohnathancannon2138]

Wow! What an absolutely amazing job. I have to change ours too. But wow what amazing teamwork. You guys are awesome!

[@Regencyexpress1769]

Love the team work - super stoked for you guys

[@stevemedlock5716]

Awesome

[@denniskowskie6748]

Just started following you guys. Cool! Cool! How big is your boat?

[@integraacura918]

Great job guys. Wishing you much success in the future

[@fekkim1]

Doing that with breath hold only! Nothing is gonna stop y'all!

[@shreksswamp9001]

Well done guys. Team effort! Great video too!

[@SailingNaida]

😊

[@bobadam7021]

Rudder gudgeon? It looks like you guys had some galvanic corrosion issues. Were the zincs there at all when you dug into the problem? There is a lot of stray current in congested anchorages.

[@SailingNaida]

We took the zincs off with the prop. We did however end up finding some electrolysis on our original bronze shaft.

[@stevecrombie5357]

One step closer to casting off. Like you said, something always comes up. I know you will prevail.

[@yoesax1]

Hi, good for u, when can I find it that tools please, I need to do the same sh.....t LOL

[@dappraiserk]

Hey Cudos for your new tuber channel. Love love love you guys. Will you consider selling or renting the cutlass tool?

[@SailingNaida]

Yes, for sure. We would loan it out, or sell if it was worth it.

[@dappraiserk]

@@SailingNaida ok I will buy from you. I appreciate your offer to loan to me and is a good idea but I feel like I should help you out. How much do you want to sell for? PM me.

[@dappraiserk]

Hello

[@john3Lee]

Well done with the cutlass bearing - Did you know there is a breathing system that uses a weathered bouy that has an air pump to feed a mask underwater.. Might be easier than holding breath, or the expense of compressed air cylinders... Good luck !!

[@john3Lee]

*teathered bouy - damn auto correct !!

[@Stephan_01]

♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@allornothing7957]

The word your looking for is hookah and you can diy one quite cheap have a look on KZbin 😊 well done working underwater, love proving people wrong! ❤

[@edsone11]

I guess you guys disappeared