Finally Finished … Owners Last Boat Trip was Disaster

We finally finished this boat it was a few days with all the coordinating. Our first call to the boat and this is what we discovered it went down hill from here • Owners Last Boat Trip ...
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[@WillFixThat]

Wow what do you think ... 👉how did we do with this IPS installation? ... Where the disaster began ▶ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6bcYWOXmLODg8k

[@rodcarpenter849]

I will take my shaft driven boat thank you

[@WillFixThat]

We can appreciate shafts too!

[@FREEDOM195844]

Thank God I have a full displacement 44 DeFever trawler with stabilizers and a walk in engine room. Everything is mechanical with non turbo engines. Yes I'm slow but I get there. I don't envy that job you're doing. Every boat yard we pass has boats out with pods being worked on them and don't even think of bumping the bottom!

[@WillFixThat]

It’s not good for any running gear to hit the bottom!

[@user-zl1bh2gk1b]

Although the pods may be fantastic for docking and maneuvering, looking at everything you have gone through with replacing it, let alone the cost, I'll stick with a straight inboard. Great work guys!

[@WillFixThat]

Thanks for watching all these crazy episodes… it was a lot of working! But, we all tried to have fun too.

[@jimreid67]

Great job getting the POD in. The video footage of the shipyard brings back memories. Some of those boats there have been there awhile. I guess cheaper than dockage. We are currently in Grand Haven Michigan. I’ve never seen more boats than I have here nonstop all day cruising by.

[@WillFixThat]

Yup Jim boatyards seem to collect boats was the same at Robbie’s!

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Great job on the POD. But for its complexity, fragility, cost and vulnerability(props forward), it just makes me glad that I don’t have one. They are great when they are working.

[@WillFixThat]

Yeah, it’s a lot of work. But great when they are working… amazing maneuverability!

[@WillFixThat]

lol we just got another pod job!

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

@@WillFixThat Nice to know what you’re doing and authorized by the manufacturer. Looks like a ton of fun to align pod and engine 😂

[@WillFixThat]

@@SkypowerwithKarlactually our youngest guy did most of the work with Matt video will be out in a couple weeks I recorded the removal today.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Keep those cameras rolling! Congrats on the reinstall/service! 👍👍

[@WillFixThat]

Yup big job … 👍

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@WillFixThat 👍👍

[@jetlag4754]

Pods are great but I would think the maintenance would bankrupt me!

[@WillFixThat]

Well like anything all boats need maintenance.

[@snapper2784]

Shafts all the way. IPS's are just a modern version of a stern drive. If you want movability get a Twin Disc EJS joystick, that system is unbelievable. Someone once said, 'You have to be wary of a manufacture that puts its gearbox in salt water'.

[@WillFixThat]

It’s a personal preference thing for sure. Some people rave about out them.

[@scottmaz4063]

Pods are cool but when there's a issue it's a headache. Just ask carnival Vista.

[@WillFixThat]

Omg how are you Scott? You know all running gear issues are a headache.

[@stephenscott963]

Here on Tampa Bay Beaches the weather ppl put a sun, cloud, raindrop, and lightning bolt each day to cover all their basis, that’s Florida for sure!

[@WillFixThat]

OMG … for sure covers their arse!

[@raymondbrowder6770]

The fun of calibrating to PODs we have to deal with it all the time when we transport boats and remove the pods we just did a 55 Marquis with 3 pods

[@WillFixThat]

Nice Raymond! 😂

[@fatcat-hc4pj]

Good morning 👍

[@WillFixThat]

It’s a very warm morning 👍

[@brandonthorbahn2405]

Have you ever replaced a missing pod? If the boat runs aground and the pod gets knocked off is there safety systems to keep the boat from sinking. I’ve heard they have hydro doors that can be shut in the event of one getting knocked off.

[@WillFixThat]

Yes they do shear off and there is a shut off valve on the wet exhaust. But usually when they break off they damage the hull

[@freedomwanderer]

Nice work.

[@WillFixThat]

Thank you 🙏

[@lordTowle]

What are those drones used for? Those pods look like a pita to do anything with.

[@WillFixThat]

The sail drones are used for surveillance and weather.

[@RStout59]

Great fun following your job. What was that yellowish/ gold paint that was on the pods and props. I assume some sort antifouling. Looks like mustard😊

[@WillFixThat]

Prop Speed.

[@honeybunbandit1]

Lol, oh, the hurry up and wait term. I still say that to this day 😂 and remember, if it ain't raining, you ain't training 😂 and pod are awesome, but if you don't have room, they bite, as you know, lol but I have never worked on pods

[@WillFixThat]

Love hurry up and wait … us old timers would get it! As you see honeybun this was a big job and not easy with little space. Our guys did awesome!

[@honeybunbandit1]

@@WillFixThat I think they did an amazing job with the situation they had in hand.

[@WillFixThat]

@@honeybunbandit1definitely 😮

[@honeybunbandit1]

@@WillFixThat now, yall need to get a communication head sets for talking to each other instead of on the phone, lol

[@WillFixThat]

@@honeybunbandit1lol we’ve been yelling at each other for years one of us inside and one outside.

[@DarylLandry]

Good to see the pod getting done,,, how much are you going to ask for the other boat you have

[@WillFixThat]

We are asking $58k for the Polar test ride this week it goes about 48mph. The guys don’t want to sell it lol. Matt says too much fun.

[@mickeylegalhawk6510]

Great video, makes me thankful I don’t have a large boat

[@WillFixThat]

Hey Mickey small boats are costly too!

[@DrEd-th2lu]

That’s exactly why I don’t get pods… if I can’t fix it in my garage I don’t want it

[@WillFixThat]

Kind of makes sense 😊

[@Grottolova]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the shout out

[@WillFixThat]

Great meeting you Sheldon! Let’s meet up sometime. 😊

[@michaeldecker2725]

How do you know if they’re straight? They seem they could be parallel to each other but not straight to the boat. I imagine the yard people don’t want to get anywhere near those pods.

[@WillFixThat]

There is a calibration procedure. You can check it in water also.

[@MrSeachaser175]

There’s two of those US Navy spy/sail drones here at Rodney Bay Marina. LCA.

[@WillFixThat]

Like I said I’m sure they have stories to tell 🤣

[@SpringDivers]

How do you acquire yearly sea time for your master's license?

[@WillFixThat]

All my time that I had for my Coxson Qual in the navy counted towards my total hours plus, I had a lot of time driving boats down here in Key West years ago

[@SpringDivers]

@@WillFixThat Yeah. I used my Navy time too.

[@scottmaz4063]

Hey Florida weather 😂

[@WillFixThat]

Florida Melt Down.

[@DaDuddaMan64]

I'm just a weekend warrior but I probably would move up to a larger boat but it seems like maybe not lol

[@WillFixThat]

lol does size matter? Maybe more headaches?

[@vitoc-jy9gg]

PODS, disaster ! Stay away , I learned my lesson by owning a GB 43 with pods. Sold boat within a year. Could not take a trip without a problem…

[@WillFixThat]

lol that’s boats NOT pods 🤣 boats always have an issue even brand new ones!

[@hammertime1]

Love your videos Matt and love the fact that your mom is so close to you and your camera woman. Awesome family 🛥️

[@WillFixThat]

Are you being being smart? 🤣

[@derjaeger3321]

I wonder if the extra cost of maintenance of pods outweighs the efficiency of pods over straight drives? Also, regarding the 0% chance of rain - those of us who ride motorcycles can tell you that in the summer with a 0% prediction of rain and no clouds in the sky, we can drive through drenching rain that comes from absolutely nowhere. Go figure.

[@WillFixThat]

Funny how the weather works.

[@arthurcitron9774]

Spot on🇺🇸👊🏻

[@WillFixThat]

Yes sadly and still broke.

[@derjaeger3321]

I wonder if the extra cost of maintenance of pods outweighs the efficiency of pods over straight drives? Also, regarding the 0% chance of rain - those of us who ride motorcycles can tell you that in the summer with a 0% prediction of rain and no clouds in the sky, we can drive through drenching rain that comes from absolutely nowhere. Go figure. Nice boat is that a Cruiser?

[@WillFixThat]

Go figure weatherman predicts No rain and it pours and they still get paid for being wrong most of the time.

[@yachtnut5201]

Hate to see that repair bill

[@WillFixThat]

Ah it’s just another boat …. They all are pricey! But, they give you memories of a life time.

[@ddepair1013]

Wow, how much was that job?

[@WillFixThat]

Yup a price fix ….

[@PatRichardson-c7f]

IPS is not for the weak wallets. When they work fantastic. Shaft drives all the way👍

[@WillFixThat]

All Boats are tough on the wallet even outboards are $22-26k depending on what you get and this price is just to put on a 19-22ft boat. We’ve bought 2 this year.

[@Ivansgarage]

Drive Pods... NO ..... Tide Pods... YES

[@WillFixThat]

Well maybe 🤔

[@elwoodanderson4149]

You are pretty impressive

[@WillFixThat]

Thanks Elwood just working hard.

[@captpepin]

No pods for me, too complicated.

[@WillFixThat]

Yeah can be a bit more.

[@edwinwise6751]

I have been told Volvo has always been the drive to stay away from ….. in any form

[@WillFixThat]

All manufacturers have issues. Try A Zeus pod sometime😖

[@stephentaylor8217]

Shafts and rudders

[@WillFixThat]

They have their problems too but maybe a little easier to work with.

[@WBSR610]

Reason # 1,103,000 why not to have pods..lol

[@WillFixThat]

Well all running gear takes some coordinating and effort to remove or install! These jobs take time.

[@michaeldecker2725]

I think that could be said for Volvo penta in general.

[@topshelf321]

Ok for rich people that don't have to worry about working on them and just pays the bill.

[@WillFixThat]

Well boats are pricey and any engine is expensive!

[@timothykelly7974]

Boat engines are way too complicated these days. So many sensors and electronic controls. The old engines I worked on just ran and ran with just the usual checks. If you had a problem you could find the fault by just listening to them.

[@WillFixThat]

It’s the same with cars and trucks these days.

[@davidlasanen7690]

any one that buys a boat with this type of out drives deserves to pay the price for this type of out drive system, this is not a good system.

[@WillFixThat]

They r actually reliable. Problem was the prop strike.

[@paulvlug-zu4tz]

Typical Volvo far too complicated, a temporary extension rod on each prop shaft and a tape measure.

[@WillFixThat]

The laser makes for good video 🥹

[@dfalconer2624]

This electronic engineering has gone way overboard 😂 Has become rediculus

[@WillFixThat]

Just think … it will only get worse. I mean think about it with this ChatGPT stuff.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

If you’re going to be doing a lot of these, you’re going to need a better install rig. Think “radio flyer wagon” on steroids with powered wheels, hand crank jack stabilizers, hand crank lift, X/Y shift, tilt and rotate.

[@WillFixThat]

We'll keep that in mind! Just depends how many we do …

[@martinbowers852]

after seeing this, will be shafts only for me, the costs would be astronomical, and if you hit something at speed, what then blup blup into davie jones locker, with shafts busted prop, bent shaft, maybe not sink, but if you rip off a pod or 2 your done for the day

[@WillFixThat]

Martin you can hit your rudder and be done for the day and sink! We had a boat nearly sink but it made a run for it to get to the slings he was on our schedule that day to get bottom job etc. on his way over to the yard he hit something. Boat was filling with water fast.