How We Spent over $16,000 in the Boat Yard

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[@Dylanmagaster.]

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[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Hey! Thanks for watching! This is the longest and biggest project I have ever worked on and I'm really happy with how it turned out. What do you think? Was there a lesson that stands out to you? Does boatlife sound like the absolute greatest?? Love to know your thoughts on the video. Big Love. Also, if you really love the channel open up the SV Arianrhod playlist in a new tab and mute it and loop the playlist to play in the background!

[@lindseypewitt8600]

Love the series! Please keep making videos. Also the three lessons at the end are super helpful for those of us new to the nomadic lifestyle.

[@Darkfranchise]

Really great series. You are very honest and good art requires honesty. I love the narration and video work. Your attitude is inspiring. Heading over to Patreon for my first donation on the platform.

[@ReefOU812]

GOT PAPERS???? That's socialism for you... :)) Cheers!

[@changeurlife3471]

Ya man I’m a fan of your channel ( the boat part of it) I bought a sailboat last year some days are better then others but how you are doing this in another country is beyond me ... look for my channel sailing the Richard

[@thedudebryce.453]

Boat life still sounds amazing, because overcoming problems like this, build an abundance of character and skill for the next thing life throws at you! Cheers!

[@sendersailing7090]

Duuuude, brutal, hopefully your fortunes turn. Sailboats will test your level of commitment that's for sure!

[@johngarza124]

EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS BECAUSE YOUR $400 CLUTCH WENT OUT? Thank goodness I was raised poor and learned to turn a wrench. Vultures like that raise my blood pressure. That was a completely unnecessary engine replacement.

[@dco5055]

He even admits the engine doesn't need replacement. You can only turn a wrench so far if parts are NOT available and if they are it may take a awhile to get it imported so he went the best choice in my opinion install something that parts are readily available for and plus it's new. The problem is when he purchased the engine everyone went on vacation for 2 months.

[@itsmePassportBro]

That's a $60000 boat now...

[@fritzfromswitzerland]

He could just go to a blacksmith and pay extra money to make the exact piece

[@C.Hawkshaw]

Well he is young and green. This is one way to learn.

[@trevv111]

@@fritzfromswitzerland machine shop

[@bbbf09]

I lived in europe (all my life). Never heard of taking 2 months off in winter. WTF kind of FUD is that?

[@MaritimeFox]

I second that. I live in the UK but have also lived in Austria, Ireland and France. Nobody could ever afford to take 2 months off. Must be a bullshit Balkan boatyard thing.

[@AdrianoCROST]

@@MaritimeFox It's not bullshit but common sense. There is no 2 month vacation anywhere BUT when we talk about tourism and boating there are some exceptions (specially in a small countries where people cannot afford boating during whole year). That means all bussiness connected to boats are in the problems during the winter. Also no one mentioned 2 months vacation. He said that workers where on 2 WEEKS vacation and that is normal in europe to take few months off during winter in boating bussiness.

[@beppogiglio]

@@MaritimeFox they can afford it

[@lizsteeds6697]

@@MaritimeFox Great comment and alliterative effort. He was definitely jerked around ... but he does give off such an earnest, greenhorn vibe ... how could he believe that the 2 month holiday was a "thing". It shows how out of touch the average yank is with the rest of the world, ffs

[@seandelaney1700]

I thought the same, it's usually just one month. But that is still an oddity when you come from a work fixated culture.

[@TheFlyingPlectrum]

Love it. Guy quotes Napoleon, Sun Tzu and "US Special Forces" Whilst being ripped off at every turn. lol

[@freelectron2029]

yep i was laughing my ass off. spouting knowledge like he is some guru and learnt all these lessons but couldnt google how his gear box works and chat with a few tradesman down the pub to work out what he needed to fix it. sails out with a new engine and gear box LMAO

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

@@freelectron2029 yeah cus seemed to be alot of fluent English speakers there to chat with..

[@phbeaf]

that's a good one

[@C.Hawkshaw]

Lao Tzu

[@motorbikefu5632]

I hope he bought you dinner before he screwed you. All you needed was a clutch plate. A small part you could have gotten made for a few hundred Euro. This was painful to watch as they just kept tricking you again and again. You didn't need to be on the hard, you didn't need the engine lifting out, you didn't need a new engine, you can't set the alignment properly on the hard...you just needed to take the spacer back out and have another one machined up. That's Croatia permanently removed from my cruise destination list. The one good point was Robert, and I think you were lucky to find him considering the situation you were in.

[@bensouthwell1339]

I agree not a new engine but a new brain to be suckered in to that kind of rip off. The nearest bar would have got you all the advice needed over a few drinks.

[@motorbikefu5632]

@@bensouthwell1339 It's a shame as it's not his fault really as he wouldn't know what to watch out for. But we need to start calling these scammers out every single time, so new people don't get tricked like this. Being nice and giving these places the benefit of the doubt is directly hurting people. And 100% right about the bar. Always find where the sailors drink, mention your problem once at the bar, and you won't be able to fight the help away haha.

[@johnfoster3286]

Before Ive even seen the whole video I can see a scam coming,...they turned up almost immediately to haul out, dont they have any other work lined up????? What a massive rip off.

[@Ghostmanriding]

MotorbikeFu But Dylan is Ebegging, so maybe he doesn't have to learn about the real World. Just make a video like this about what an idiot you are , and the money comes rolling in to his patreon account from viewers who are stupid enough to subsidize all these bone headed mistakes. Who would give one cent to Ebegging sailors, when there are real worthy charities in the World?

[@gnufz8623]

@@Ghostmanriding I wouldn't be as harsh as weighing this model against charities. These channels are modern entertainment, and when somebody does a good job he should be rewarded. However, wether I feel entertained or offended very much depends on the presenters attitude. Please see my other comment in the main thread for details if interested. In any way - I understand your, say, 'skepticism'... ;-)

[@erikvanconover]

Positive mental attitude, glad to see you back out on the open sea Dylan

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

The water never felt so good!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Erik Conover and Dylan Magaster, sharing the same space! How much awesomeness can KZbin contain on one page? Thank you both for enriching my life with your amazing content.

[@EarthStory]

Beating red heart of the Arianrhod! Love it. Thanks for sharing this floating blue marble with me and everyone else Dylan. I look forward to when our paths cross again!

[@dnomyarnostaw]

"Da water don'ts come in" the sweetest words for a sailor.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Lmao!!!

[@rhett4027]

Wasn't the engine working fine in forward? The clutch plate should not be that hard to find and have delivered. this was totally insane. The foxes ate the chicken that came to visit. Shame on that yard! That yard should have a worldwide bad reputation.

[@MattBargain]

It might already have had one before they arrived :)

[@simonesimone3511]

well they have sails so wats the problem

[@kledder318]

@@simonesimone3511 Because you can't get into harbor with sails. That's why.

[@simonesimone3511]

@@kledder318 well we did it on sailing school so that's bs

[@ocendo1]

Please do not blame yard or people working in it.If you listen and watch carefully,second hand gearbox could be found in USA and delivered but it cost fortune,second manufacturer Yanmar is not providing full stock in all times for replacement parths.If you have experience in this business you should be more carefull calling hard working people names.Shame that all of that can be shared without any proff what you are saying. Croatia is one of few countries with Register of shiping and great shipbuilding tradition.People are friendly and cost of labour is half of price in Italy or France.It is free world,noone forced anyone to do it.Internet is here and this owner is not chicken or stupid.

[@myinnerearth]

Dude, that's a well inspiring video! Nice work and a great story. Happy sailing :)

[@laska907]

Bust out another thousand ⛵️ Excellent video! I admire your drive and determination. Keep up the good work and be safe out there!

[@renabe2823]

Thanks for the good & quality content. Waiting for the next season! Good luck!

[@rhino_sailor7506]

Great video Dylan! You are an excellent narrator and fast becoming quite the sailor. That last scene was awesome! Makes it all worth it doesn’t it??!

[@lamaking1978]

Fantastic ending to your season. You guys have been through so much. I feel very strongly connected to this particular episode because I have spent close to the same amount as you on fixing my van and I haven’t even set sail yet.

[@mjcubo2246]

Wow, what an ordeal you went through. I am so glad that you have a new engine and won't have to worry about that any time soon.

[@rixanneh18]

Thank you for sharing the lessons learned, they served me well today.

[@Shane-dq7og]

I've literally binge watched this series until now. Sooo good. Well done. Very enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Oh man... this hurts to watch... 200eur for that stainless down pipe? That’s £75-100 at any exhaust shop... and you could have just moved the engine mounts forward 5cm instead of cutting the cutlass through hull and prop shaft, and you didn’t even need a new engine, just a clutch, and gearbox... and how does it cost so much to transport the trans from the USA? Man am I glad I know my stuff when it comes to engines and mechanics, You got swindled so bad...

[@larsvegas1505]

I mean that was a brand enine,.. u can get those clutches fixed back up or get a refurbed one for a couple 100 bucks.. since the engine was fine this guy just got screwed over... now he has a new smaller offbrand engine.. less hp.. wich can be a drag with headwind.. and lots of bucks and time in the hole.. and gl finding parts for a chinese offbrand engine later on..

[@martinkulik9466]

@@larsvegas1505 yup it hurts to watch and me being from east europe, I would run away the moment they suggested haul out, or when they were plotting to get as much money as they can looking at that engine!!!! east europe one of the worst regions, you can't trust these guys, they have no spine...I am from there, i got cheated enough times on car service so I try to avoid or do myself everything I can

[@seandelaney1700]

@@larsvegas1505 Chinese? Ouch, no wonder I have not heard of them. And less powerful? Hmmm.

[@C.Hawkshaw]

Lars Vegas I thought it was a Yanmar?

[@SailingAurora]

That was an awesome video, very enlightening. I can understand you have to look after yourself as well as your boat. Good luck with your travels

[@iGl3n8483]

Awesome video, hope all this hard work pays off! safe sailing!

[@comarsyachts]

Great topic, liked the quotes. Thanks for sharing.

[@SolarBurrito]

Stoked you’re on a boat now. Badass video, will patreon you for sure.

[@franekw.n6695]

I’m glad u guys worked this out

[@LucienDeVivo]

Loved this series, already a supporter! Looking forward to seeing more adventures. Well done Dylan, hopefully you head to the UK some time.

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

*I’ve caught myself, over the past couple weeks, humming the opening theme song, randomly on a daily basis* You all are doing a great job putting each episode together; keep up the great work!!

[@thedudebryce.453]

Wonderful job getting through all of that! When a problem is met with tenacity and resiliency, this is the outcome! Huge congrats on the new motor and miles of water and adventure ahead of y’all! From Texas!

[@braquemathson1991]

Dedication! Solid video. Keep up the positive attitude.

[@SmallShackImagery]

Dang the stress. Glad you found Robert. Hope it's smooth fun.

[@mitchh16]

Awesome work. Glad to see you got through that and thanks for the wisdom

[@ethomatis]

Damn that was stressful just to watch! congratulations!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Beta Marine engines are the best. Buying the new Yanmar would have been a mistake because there are too many electronic parts that REQUIRE a certified Yanmar technician to come out and initialize. Imagine flying a tech to Bora Bora to initialize your fuel pump or something stupid. Yes it has happened a lot! Also the flexible coupling was a great idea, Brunton makes a more durable Sigma Drive coupling by the way. These items will greatly improve your engine's life span, noise production, and vibration. I really loved the video!

[@dicksonpullen9218]

Envy your commitment and dedication of getting things done! Lovin the videos you guys produce! If you ever sail past the Netherlands your more then welcome to stay in my hometown!

[@BibleMadeSimple]

Dylan, if you had to do it all over again, would you have spent a little more money originally and bought a new or newer boat? Has the time and struggles you have put in getting this one up to date been worth it?

[@ekfinn]

I appreciate a sailing channel that shows the cruising life for us working stiffs isn’t all beaches, boobs, bars, and bikinis. Nice engine. I think you made the right choice, both in brand and application. I think electric-only systems are best for coastal cruisers who only ever use their engines for getting out of the slip. Diesel-electric hybrids are more suitable for really large vessels who don’t have a common man’s budget. That Kubota will happily burn biodiesel for the environmentally-minded (where you can find it). I’m looking to put a Beta 38 on my 1953 37-foot steel yawl, but my Atomic 4 runs like a clock. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. That's for sure. We are really happy with the Beta marine have put 40 hours on it since the launch.

[@afringedweller]

Informative and entertaining. Well done!

[@Yolonathan]

Great video. We know exactly how you guys feel, we recently had to replace our Volvo motor. it was a very expensive exercise but so worth it now having a motor that won't let us down and can literally go anywhere!! If we were to buy another boat we would definitely check every single part of that engine or ideally buy one with a new one already installed. Another lesson we learnt.

[@raltgaither]

Nicely put together video. I am sure lots of lessons were learned. Looking forward to more videos.

[@SkylerKehren]

Thanks for sharing this story with such honesty.

[@zinaagent0094]

LOVED IT! The music and ending were purrfect! 😺

[@marcsuny9720]

You are really influencing my life and my way of living it! I am one of your biggest fans! Love your attitude, knowledge and intelligence!!! Hope you are enjoying your time during your trip:)

[@migueldeguzmandev]

Very immersive experience. Keep doing this dude.

[@debsmith7050]

Big love! Great lessons learned

[@SteveHazel]

i always heard a boat was a hole in the water that you poured money into...

[@nandix75]

Yep in exchange of love and happiness!

[@SteveHazel]

@@nandix75 true. sorry to be a Debby Downer ha ha.

[@VenturiLife]

It used to be BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand. Nowadays it's Break Out Another Ten-thousand.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Stephen Hazel that’s if you don’t have a clue and get scammed to hell like this guy...

[@DG-kd2gz]

Great video brother! Glad to see you keep going. "slow is smooth and smooth is fast".. the tim ferris show is awesome.

[@ChristianMercadoAcevedo]

What a thriller! great job!

[@NoahLila]

U rock guys!!! Thank u for giving us these insights!

[@gleaningthescriptures5897]

I had almost the same experience with my transmission on my businesses truck. Broke in the spring, had to purchase 2 transmissions total, utilize a friends garage, and 2 mechanics total, and it was back up and running in the early fall. The whole experience improved me as a person.

[@stevemartin8994]

Great video with a well done ending.

[@suntoon20]

Love you guys!!

[@hakapik683]

Boat: Bust Out Another Thousand. Get use to it.

[@seano1334]

Hakapik Sail: Sucks Again It’s Life.

[@87theweeks]

This series has been awesome! Look very much toward series 2! Will share the shit out of this, given half the opportunity!

[@lancedaniels9697]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Best wishes.

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Great video as usual :)

[@wildcardmeredith]

Great vids!

[@RenayEmond]

BIG LOVE ❣ THE NEW SEASON IS GOING TO BE INCREDIBLY AWESOME

[@nicolamurray745]

The Beta is a great engine. I had to change my old BMC Engine two years ago as head had gone and it was a question of putting thousands into a rebuilding a 40 year old engine or getting a new one. I got a Nanni N4 38HP which once installed cost more or less the same and I am based in the South of Ireland. The new engine will be nice and quiet and economical and as its based on a kubota block you will have plenty of spares no matter where you go. Happy sailing

[@RiggingDoctor]

And now you are repowered and ready to get back to cruising!

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent lessons! There is a saying about the reality of crusing being repairing your boat in exotic places.

[@ovojayledge]

Robert, what a soul. Awesome story and video production

[@malifat242]

Hey guys, enjoyed your unique style of filming and editing, entertaining and also educational !! keep up the good work !! Jp from Bahamas

[@captnsquid8151]

My good friend owned a Roberts Off Shore 44, I sold the Volvo Penta engine That went into it back in 1981 It is still operational. Many good hours of sailing the coast of British Columbia Canada.then he went south to Austrailia New Zealand for a time Then off to South East Asia for many years. We both worked together at the Yanmar Diesel Distributorship in Vancouver Hope this new engine stand up for you.

[@androcus]

Love the Channel Keep 'em coming!!!!

[@mikanfarmer]

Thanks Dylan for posting this, .......I think we all learned (or re-learned) a lesson here. Sometimes we all have to make decisions on the spur of the moment, .......and it's easy for the dorks out there to be critical, after the event. Good thoughtful analysis at the end of the video, thanks.

[@gunnarneset]

great video !

[@SailingwithHuonCry]

Love the mini wood heater, hope it's working well.

[@navarone52]

This was my favorite video. You showed us a lot more of what is going on.

[@1umacc1]

I truly enjoyed it

[@belizeguy]

All good life lessons . Thanks !

[@wanderstudi]

Thanks for this amazing video.

[@AtlantisYacht]

Great Videos and some good advice!!

[@SuperJaXXas]

Well I'm not a 'boat' mechanic but I've certainly been an automotive mechanic and without a doubt you have been properly robbed, screwed and barbecued! Otherwise a well put together video! Best wishes for the future!

[@AdrianoCROST]

How is that ??? Because he decided on his own to buy a new engine (not the one they offered him) ? Because he could not sell engine without paperwork ???

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Good luck on your crossing

[@westcountry_sailing]

A stranger in a strange land is always easy to take advantage of. I hope over the years of hassle free motoring from the new engine will make that $16k feel very worthwhile. Feel better about the added value you've put into the boat by the time you come to seel. Well done all of you.

[@dimileau]

What a final ep 👍

[@projekt6_official]

Yikes - brutal. Nice ending, I liked the lessons.

[@brucemcnair2]

Hi. I changed the engine in my cav32. Best decision I had made on board. Cost a bit, but boats cost. Plus we love them. I couldn’t trust my old engine and now it’s all so sweet. Cheers

[@4wardlobster]

Dude way to persevere

[@geetee50]

when they have you by the curlies! great post guys

[@jesterj8]

This was so damn entertaining.

[@vandersar41194]

What a ride!!!

[@ReviewEdge]

Dude, you're a man now. Good work.

[@VannaMae]

I would never be a sailor (Land lover) BUT I find these videos so interesting! Thanks for showing us your world!

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

Just binge watched this entire season. I hate the idea of sailing. I'm a prairie boy who's more than happy with my feet on the ground and canoeing around our many Canadian lakes. But this series was an intoxicating adventure and your stamina for overcoming barriers was an inspiration. Keep it up. Subbed, liked, shared, commented. Love it.

[@robertmedina6875]

I think it is soo cool how you had the Kahuna's to do everything you have done Dylan! Also the rest of the crew is awesome! You guys are all so beautiful and intelligent! Love n hugs on your FANTASTIC journey!! Signed Papa Bob

[@georgeh9967]

intelligent NO anything but

[@brianingram1415]

Love your channel, keep it up! I love what you're doing. Hope your channel doesn't get deleted too.

[@92fsoakcreek]

Sounds like you learned the best of lessons. I really hope this doesn't turn you away from sailing; since planning is the essence of good seamanship.

[@TeamSneakBE]

what a nice honest man robert is

[@georgeh9967]

yes with a free engine to sell

[@charabanc1418]

Watched. Enjoyed. Liked. Subscribed.

[@madisampi2770]

"never encounters difficulties!".Yea right ,the reason why im watching you from my warm sofa.

[@thisisconstruction.]

High pressure sales.. I hate.... I feel for you glad you got the motor in and will be Safe for some time

[@lml6.653]

Robert went up the street and bought his new to him yanmar a clutch and put it in his boat lol ...robert made out good

[@bradbusch9585]

You bought the right engine Brother boat looks great good luck

[@Jamiehello1]

love the intro

[@anuronironworks6164]

This whole video was beautifully put together

[@grumpysailor8132]

Personally, if I was in the position with the new engine... I would have simply moved the motor mounts forward 5 cms (that's why you have motor mounts... To adjust the engine to the shaft). Save you time (take about an hour total) and money. You took a bath on this since they saw you as a mark from a mile away. I'm glad you have all that money to waste.

[@freelectron2029]

yes thats obvious to you and me. but as you can probably tell by this fake poser wannabe-spiritual guys outro. hes all talk and BS and no brains or knowledge.

[@johnivkovich8655]

bullseye!

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Yeah I'm sure the fact that he was halfway around the world with a language barrier had nothing to do with any of it, lmao. Easy to talk tough when you're sitting at home in your native country. I won't deny he got hosed, but do t pretend like it was that simple of a situation.

[@georgeh9967]

yes the first thing i thought, seemed to easy. but then again rich yank, taken for a mug

[@mrwattsclass107]

Great story, guys. I appreciate your honesty. Though it looked like a great yard (love the boat mover), I'm not so sure about their staff. Thankfully, you found Robert. I hope all is good now with your new diesel.

[@gfree8037]

Bro, is this your first boat? ... Get ready for more of this! Have kids they are cheaper than boats! :D

[@BambaMaru]

wow bumer! we went trough a similar disaster in the Dominican Republic 2 years ago. I totally hear you. How old was the old engine? No issues with the transom?