Living Aboard Our Floating Home - Free Range Sailing Ep 78

[@andrewkeir2282]

Troy.. Looks like the Bukh single cylinder 10HP diesel on my Swanson 30 needs a rebuild. It is seawater cooled. The most likely outcome is to buy a like for like replacement which will slot in place. Bukh does a changeover but it means I have to transport the new engine down to Melbourne from Sydney and send the old one back up to them. My brother is suggesting if I plan on keeping the boat for a long time I should consider a double cylinder Nanni, or Volvo Penta or a Yanmar with fresh water cooling. These would obviously be a lot more expensive but quieter and probably more powerful but with fresh water cooling less maintenance. I wont be a live a board as my better half is NOT a sailor so I will be restricted to chugging around Port Phillip Bay and maybe slipping around to Western-port Bay. Hopefully I will be able to go across Bass Strait to King Island or down the Prom but that's probably as far as I can realistically expect. I will value your opinion on this.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The Clansman came with a Buhk diesel like yours. 20 years ago, they swapped it out with the Yanmar 2GM20C that's in her today. Seawater cooling is less maintenance. Just swap out knackered anodes instead of a tank of coolant and heat exchanger cores to descale. If you do go seawater cooled, plumb a hose fitting and isolation valve into the seawater intake side of the cooling circuit. When you come back to the berth, clip on a hose and run fresh water through the engine before closing the seacocks and leaving the vessel. You will have to wash her down anyway. More importantly, make your stern arrangement dripless. Volvo do a nice 1" dripless seal that's simple and effective.

[@andrewkeir2282]

Free Range Sailing That's a great idea with the flushing system It has a strange arrangement with the engine in front of the mast with a very long prop shaft. I had to get bearings and universals replaced in that. The arrangement means no forward v berth but as my wife doesn't come sailing that's not a problem for me. I don't have the mechanical knowledge or skills working on engines. Luckily my brother has.

[@andrewkeir2282]

My pen has a fresh water tap so it will be a simple matter to run that hose and flush her each time. I replaced the anode around 6 months ago and it already needs replacement with not a lot of use of the motor so it is something I will have to keep my eye on.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

There may be a bit of stray current leaking around your pen through the surrounding water attacking the anode. It's pretty common in power supplied marinas etc. You're an engineer so I hesitate to tell you but don't skimp on the isolation valve for that fresh water input branch. A good, ball valve in 316 if you have the space, preferably with a simple lock to avoid opening with a bump. It is another avenue for sea ingress into your little ship. Another benefit though. When the engine is running, a short hose attached to this fitting is now a suction line that can be run to any compartment in your boat to rid it of water, whether fighting a lleak or just sucking out soapy water from a good scrubbing of a locker. A blocked toilet that needs emptying before repairs? Easy fix. Just put the intake before the strainer.

[@andrewkeir2282]

@@FreeRangeLiving Excellent idea, Diesel cooling bilge pump. But only in emergencies, I reckon that the strainer would get blocked pretty quickly. If I locate the pipe/valve at high level well above the water line it will be easier to access and even it does get knocked the water will not enter my boat allowing it slip below the gentle waves in the pen. I could then permanently attach a suitable size length of hose and before shutting the engine I hook into shore water, and then isolate the sea water and run on for a few minutes before shutting down. I assume the diesel should be running when flushing to allow the thermostat to be open and the lovely fresh water to reticulate through all the passages. Of note, when we pulled off the head the water passages were very heavily blocked, so even though the now deceased previous owner was a diesel expert at one the major diesel engine companies, this little engine was not in very good condition.

[@calmauric8218]

Hahaha "hurry up and wait" never thought I would hear that again.

[@donquixote1502]

As always, so nice to follow you two. I love the way you talk to each other. I feel there is a lot of love going on and it makes me smile and feel good, so good. Thank you, guys. ILY

[@johnwebsterwallace4884]

Really enjoyed this episode...The repair was explained, and understood.

[@davetate2932]

You 2 are so amazing with all the knowledge you have and share to all of us in this beautiful world, so enjoy following you both again love hugs and special prayers to the best 2 sailors on earth

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Nice to hear from you again Dave.

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Nice shirt Pasci! I spoke with my Raymarine installer yesterday, ordering the electronics, upgrading the auto helm and blocked out time for my installation. Getting all my ducks in a row. looking forward to getting to sea. You make everything seem so do-able! I se things and say “ I’ve done that”, “I’ve done that too”, “That’s a good ides, I can do that”...I have a list of jobs in the refit, some can wait but some need to get done. I have a lot of tools, dive gear etc. I need to move to the boat, but can only carry so much each trip. Some in huge duffel bags, some in my carry-on and my books get mailed....Some stuff I’ll have to bite the bullet and buy in the Caribbean. It getting very real and exciting. Thank again guys.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We love that we have done a little to help you realise your dream Doc. It will be great to hear of some stories once you cast off the lines.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 😍👍

[@m3rkgaming683]

Hi to you both.Really great seeing your upload.We love seeing your travels and seeing your beautiful boat.Keep up the amazing work and content that you bring us.Stay safe always on the waters

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Thanks ST, always nice to hear from you each video we make.

[@m3rkgaming683]

Free Range Sailing your always welcome 🙏

[@phillipobrien7365]

We went through Solway pass in our 20ft trailer sailer when we were in the Whitsundays last year. QLD parks did a huge burn on Haselwood island so visibility was around 100m if you were lucky, just after the tide change so the current wasn`t too bad, but the amount of tour boats going in or out from Whitehaven and looming out of the smoke kept things interesting. Those multi-tools are great on fiberglass, clean cut and not too much itchy dust flying everywhere. I thought they were a bit of a gimmick until I borrowed the one from work, bought one of my own on the next trip shopping. Keep up the great work.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Navigating in tropical fog! Sounds like a bit of an hairy adventure without radar and no one using sound signals.

[@identifyingautonomously3782]

Very neatly done mate great work.

[@richvandusen4284]

Hey Troy and Pascal, Rich here from Sailing Vessel Ramble On. Love what you guys are doing and posting, even when it turns out bad. Keep it up and keep the videos coming; good, bad, or otherwise. Troy, my respect to you as someone who comes from a DIY get shit done background. Pascal, I'm not a huge fan of chicken liver paté, but I still can apreciate all your delicious recipes. Yum yum. Bombing passage food, and we also keep Ghee aboard our vessel as well. Two thumbs up guys! Keep it coming...

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Ramble On is what our boat should be named!

[@asiluawksadvnase8238]

You can delay the epoxy kicking by keeping it cold. Float your tub of thickened epoxy in a bucket of ice water. It will stay open almost indefinitely. If ice isn't available then sea water will help even in a warm place like that. Thanks for another great video!

[@kennethparker1032]

I keep saying this, but it keeps being true: coming home from a long day working, having a cold beer and watching you two is the most relaxing, yet refreshing event. And, despite my best efforts, I always learn something!! Having a refreshing adult beverage whilst watching my friends work. I doesn't get better than this!

[@jerrylynch5611]

Inspired by your good selves and a couple of other channels that I've been watching,I have bought a 22' trailer sailer, it's a bit of a dunger but pretty sound. I was doing my first epoxy resin job and I thought to myself "Troy makes this look pretty easy...." It was like a mad womans breakfast, it went bloody everywhere!! My gloves stuck to everything, I got in my hair, all my tools are covered in it, !! Ha ha but with a considerable amount of sanding, a multitude of sins were covered... Thanks for the inspiration...

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I promise it gets easier! Congratulations Jerry. I hope she brings you a lot of good times.

[@VikingMan222]

Good women are so rare, Pascale is a treasure above all the rest. Be thoughtful and kind with that amazing legend... No way you have this life without her.

[@michealwilliamson2427]

An excellent yachting video and I just subscribed!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Awesome welcome aboard!

[@andrewh1600]

Spooged...lol so I have used that word many times and I am glad to hear it said with an Aussie accent. I just knew it was a real word!!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It's a very versatile word at that.

[@dondevine5129]

nice video thanks

[@garywsmith70]

Time for a bigger sail, and head north then east. Hawaii !!!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

One day

[@crushedcranium]

I don't know many people I could live with in such tight quarters. A testament to your relationship!

[@cncbuss1]

Love the Music! Rock on Free Range Sailing!

[@tomharrell1954]

Troy that Mustache and knicker really look dashingly handsome on you! Keep it! Pascal at 10:44 stunning very pretty woman!

[@alvessail4718]

Awesome work. You guys nail it!. Thanks

[@richardspringfield28]

beautiful scenery especially the younglady

[@Garryck-1]

As always, I learn something (usually several somethings) from every single video the two of you make.. many thanks!

[@ascott6804]

True, boat work at exotic places!

[@steamerAE]

Work on the boat never ends... Enjoyed the video, thumps up.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Great instructional video thanks. May be able to apply learning for our sailing adventure. Thanks!

[@Dust-Till-Dawn]

great show you guys

[@danhaas]

So nice as usual to see y’all again. Nice work, move on, sail on, sailors! 🎶❤️🎶

[@48William]

Another great video thanks for sharing

[@jonathanneethling]

And awesome sound track!

[@chriswarriner2368]

Another great video guys, very helpful as I have some glass work to do on my own boat rather than pay through the nose...Just wish it was as warm :) We have great scenery on the West Coast of Scotland but the weather leaves a lot to be desired !

[@FreeRangeLiving]

There's a Scots joke here somewhere. Best of luck with it and enjoy the coming summer.

[@richardkaye2228]

Once again a great video

[@reloadncharge9907]

excellent episode...a good primer for the similar task I have to perform on my cat! Thanks, Andrew

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Thank you! Love the projects you two. Someone is also getting good at video editing. Cheers y’all 🥂

[@bandulasri]

Great DIY mates ~

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@sarbart823]

Very Pleasant Video and more grooving tunes. Cheers

[@garywsmith70]

Hope you had a good “muck around “ with Pascals faimley! We love your way with words. 😃

[@spiritflower6640]

Really appreciate your videos and what you guys are up to! and, the information that you share! I heard you guys say that there was closed captioning so that we non aussies can better understand what you are saying ;) but I haven't been able to find any place to click on.. you said there was a cc at one of the corners or the bottom...?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Bottom right of screen is a square with 'cc' written in it.

[@niwachien]

Thanks to the beautiful Pascal for 10:36 ... makes an old man's day.

[@buynsell365]

Glad to see you guys back on the water. Great job guys.

[@martinberg4518]

Hi, i watch the Videos from germany, very nice, for me a good relax Be happy

[@MrRJBooth]

Cool n informative as per ,lol. Fanx for sharing guys

[@whotknots]

I hope I understand this correctly and you are likely to already be aware of this Troy. But when Jason Wynn of Gone with the Wynn's did an episode on solar power some investigation he performed established that any shadow across solar panels, even if only one cell, can essentially negate output for the entire array.

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Not sure if anyone else's pointed this out but for structural integrity, you want your first glass laminate layer slightly larger than the fillet inner circumference, then building width on the subsequent layers as you said later in the video, I think earlier in the video (8:20) you spoke about laying it up in the opposite fashion, wider to narrow.....I could be wrong.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Probably tongue tied as I talk. The dangers of unscripted rambling without actually doing the job in front of me.

[@peterdriscoll4070]

Good job team. Cool video :)

[@gaflaview6476]

Good video.

[@davidmacbeth5575]

I don't know how many metres of pre-made glass strips and right angles I have made during the course of my build. Makes some jobs so much easier to do. I certainly didn't envy you grinding away in that fo'c'sle, covered head to toe and in that humid heat of late summer in a marina. Just nasty. You can have that job on your own.... :^)

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I have a long way to go before I catch up to you mate.

[@craigme2583]

You have a different boat everytime i watch... always interesting

[@klemenprezelj]

U2 are so bussy and always seem to do great jobs on the boat. Nice

[@razzorbladz]

glad to see you two back on the water,I think I speak for a few long term boat owners that video's of boats on the hard just remind us "oh crap I'm gonna have to slip and antifoul soon" hahaha! yep thats me noot looking forward to it barnacles grow crazy fast down here

[@revricky2350]

Great information guys, simple and doable. Always scary when you open things up and find a dodgy/emergency repair that never gets fixed properly from previous owners. Did you get any fish heading to the Marina? Cheers, Ricky.

[@alphasxsignal]

Sailing slowly, no big hurry.

[@SuperDave21]

What an adventure....! You're very pretty Pascale!!

[@specialistalpha9326]

Hope u take us along as u muck around with ur family.lol.

[@21mozzie]

Great to see you back on the water. Did I miss something? Is that still Mirool? The boat looks different.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Different angles perhaps.

[@RoyClare]

Another epic .... 🤙🍻🎉⛵️

[@Wordsnwood]

Curious as to how you will seal the underneath of the lid-patch when you reattach it... Next week, I guess!!!

[@rustyjeff3007]

you guys love the fiberglass.. Great job as usual. And as usual, you always overbuild your repairs. But then again what is the price of knowing stuff has been done right? 1 Que. the FW tank looks integral & with you refitting it & cleaning it, including painting are you going to use potable water safe paint for the inside of the fw tank? It will make a difference to your health rather than 2 part epoxy.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We did apply food grade PU coat. Still tastes like an inbuilt tank though.

[@billroberts9182]

You might consider internal baffles to control sloshing...

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It is baffled. That was the transverse structure. It lasted 50 years and now has failed. Pretty good design to follow.

[@Dusty10]

Many ways to do things 🎶🎵

[@zainabbasi8304]

that is the greatest mustache I have ever seen

[@darrelldoell9912]

thanx guys

[@Dutch_off_grid_homesteading]

heya more refitting lol wel you know wen you own something you have to maintane it to the best you can

[@daffygrey]

The previously repaired hole in the tank just goes to show the safety benefit of sealed integral water tanks. If the boat had a separately installed tank, when that damage occurred it would have meant a sunken boat. It makes you wonder why boat builders are so resistant to integrated tanks.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

I think that damage may be from a yard accident in the past. Just has that point injury look to it like machinery. Still, the comment is absolutely true and I have considered it a great safety design feature. It's also why I have a separate 40L emergency tank.

[@comsubpac]

Greetings from Germany!

[@wmm6563]

Next time you need to slow down the epoxy, just sit the mix in an ice water bath. If you chill it, you usually get 2x the hot working time or more. My guys in the boat shop keep the epoxy and catalyst in the refrigerator, because its seldom useful for anyone need to "speed up" epoxy work...

[@brusea13]

Okay, are you just teasing us with the Ts, or are they going to be available again soon? I hope you got the fridge filled up!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

We'll do another addition sooner or later.

[@crushedcranium]

"Hurry up and wait" is actually company motto at FedEx Ground. Trust me, I know

[@yachticus]

Sorry - its actually a military term - the army improve on it with -- " first order - everyone on the truck - now everyone off the truck in the meantime hurry up and wait

[@crushedcranium]

@@yachticus well then we at FedEx stole it!

[@alphasxsignal]

need a trolling line out.

[@blueclue57]

I am a bit persnickety about water.. I would be struggling to install a 316 stainless tank in the space, or even a glass lined tank. The thought of drinking water from that fiberglass tank turns my stomach a bit.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Yeah, it's rough. A charcoal filter works very well though.

[@Dusty10]

I’ve cut radius with a circular saw. Short depth and a few passes

[@FreeRangeLiving]

!

[@Dusty10]

Seeing the size of your multi tool in theory it might work as well as the jig saw

[@FreeRangeLiving]

They compliment each other well.

[@BillB23]

A boat is a hole in the water into which one pours money, or so I've heard. Fair winds and following seas.

[@Garryck-1]

At least it beats ocean racing, which has been described as like standing fully dressed under a cold shower, getting buckets of cold water thrown over you, while you tear up $100 notes!

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Maybe, but you can't buy a ticket for the trip we've had around Australia. That's why we share it!

[@tomharrell1954]

Why is Whitehaven beach infamous

[@GOTMV]

Do you take any precautions to avoid developing epoxy allergies?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Don't use it as a profession. Don't get it on my skin. Use late generation formulae, not the early stuff.

[@mehrdadebrahimi6699]

کاش منم بودم خیلی دوس دارم

[@Megadave4life]

If people can enjoy what they have that’d be great the way I do I mean look at me health and look at yours I don’t wanna be blamed for it but I am

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

I don't know how stupid my question is: Can a sailboat have 50x 25-ltr. IMS clear white plastic water and fuel tanks that are stored inside but are readily accessed? Fumes for dangerous fuel inside but water could work? perhaps. C'mon fire department engineers, I know theres a explosion free solution w IMS 20 ltr. jerry cans somewhere that involves good venting.

[@sadidiker]

👍👍🙌

[@sviorek4276]

Can you put baffles in the tank?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

It has a baffle already that held for 50 years. Everything fails eventually.

[@pierregodin1668]

Troy you have the most beautiful women on youtube. Work to keep her because they are few like that around. Have a great day

[@denzildon9202]

I am completely in agreeable with you she is the best there is. You look after her Troy she is a once in a lifetime girl 💘💖💞😄

[@AndreasDuessca]

I suspect that one of the reasons these two are together is because Troy understands that nobody “has” as woman. They both choose to be partners.

[@pierregodin1668]

I agree with you because it is evident that there is a big age difference between them. It does not stop them from being together. I hope to see those two for the next 30 yrs.@@AndreasDuessca

[@KartizaK]

shouldn't every boat have a box fan for air extraction?

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Depends on power and space. Usually, air movement does fine- just not when you're grinding a kilo of glass.

[@darrelldoell9912]

just watched a ricky Gervais cncert too pc

[@geraldtonjjeeper]

T+P, I discovered the other day......Mirool Creek was discovered and named by Hamilton Hume in the mid 19th century in SW NSW! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrool_Creek

[@FreeRangeLiving]

The town has a festival where they kick a football over an agricultural silo.

[@TheSeedform]

Free range sailing. "So we crashed"

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Not yet

[@TheSeedform]

@@FreeRangeLiving lolol

[@jimjenkins673]

,,,,,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,,,,fair winds you two.

[@staxter6]

Please don't morph into Sail Li(f)e. Have fun.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Gotta keep them maintained.

[@sp10sn]

Your camera person adores you but maybe she could point the camera at what you're talking about now and then ^_^

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@darrelldoell9912]

and gals

[@donquixote1502]

Still, you don't get it!

[@donquixote1502]

Ohh this was not a comment for you. So sorry guys. Please for give me.

[@rustyjeff3007]

@Pascal Hurry up & wait is passed down from father to son as Tradies & from Tradies to apprentices. The Lad knows.

[@marksimpson3968]

Poor old Troy would be bored to tears on a new boat with nothing to do!

[@daffygrey]

I don't know about that. The constant complaint about new production boats is the high number of incorrect and inadequate installations. By the time the electrical generation and storage capacity have been tailored to the boat owner's actual needs, it's time to start on repairs to refrigeration, etc, etc.

[@FreeRangeLiving]

Very true. I've spent time on boats of all ages and there's not one that didn't need something done.

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

That tank is not clean Troy. 🤮👍

[@FreeRangeLiving]

No- but it was cleaner than we expected.

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

When you get done, I know that it will be very clean. You do great work and I have learned a lot from watching your videos. 👍👍