Moving My Boat Using Questionable Engines | Wildling Sailing

[@TheBeaker59]

Next step is put an extension to the pull start chord through a pulley to deck so you don't have to start from the dinghy :) Well done having her moving is a great leap forward :).

[@oregon1232]

All in due time I'm sure 🙂

[@WildlingSailing]

Life saving advice there!!

[@TheBeaker59]

@@WildlingSailing glad to see you see the benefit, life saving not so sure but definitely more convenient.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@WildlingSailing Mark your one motor has a starter yes or No? I would set it up to use it if it does. From the other Wharrams main cats and mid deck mounted cats ive looked at they raise the motors either vertically up to deck level or by tilting to clear the water but also to aid starting. A switch is a lot easier to start a motor with when your in a tight spot.

[@davidharlem6824]

I thoroughly enjoy following a likeable, decent and thoroughly genuine bloke.

[@cizamagdalenamotherofmercy8334]

Haahaaa, that was so nice ,I was laughing myself as I watched how Mark was pulling up the anchor ⚓️ 😄 😆 😅 wwe

[@BumblingSailor]

It only seems like 2 minutes since you bought the boat! Massive progress! If you want a lift getting her across the channel, I'm game for an adventure!

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

It’s going to end up looking like the boat from Waterworld 😂 great stuff love it. You doing great young lad.

[@janeconnors1807]

Oh my goodness Mark! What have you taken on? I have huge admiration for your indomitable spirit and work ethic. Good luck to you. I thought Minke was a project, but .......

[@ccpmarch1980]

using a washer with those split pins would be a good idea. keep up the good work

[@BenJaminLongTime]

I agree. Furthermore It is very likely the wrong kind of pin for the application. Probably needs a lynch pin / tractor style pin in there which will actually hold against a shear force. Those cotter pins (split pins) are so malleable they will shear mega easy with a little force. Cotter pins from my experience are often more for holding things with very little shear force expected and/or preventing fasteners from unwinding. Lynch pin is used extensively in farming and heavy duty applications and id designed for forces that APPEAR to be more inline with his boats application.

[@iainwilson4744]

Looks like engines are a long way forward so she won't turn great. If they are more aft she will be fine. Great job so far. Superb.

[@retnav0753]

Hi Mark, I suggest tying a rope tether from the motors to somewhere on the upper platform in case the engine torque (and waves) result in the engine(s) breaking off of their wooden cross bars.

[@memoryim]

He already mentioned in another video that he plans on doing this.

[@andymacone]

So good to see things going for you now 🙃🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻but don’t forget mark always cut away from you when cutting 🥹🥹

[@TA-bs1hr]

The project is going forward nice!! Remember especially when you are alone on the boat: The blade newer goes towards yourself. You have 5min left if you hit the artery…

[@jackgreeley7669]

I also freaked out at the site of pulling that knife towards yourself. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!

[@thomasgraham5842]

yup me too , i was kinda worried . i have seen some nasty cuts with folks doing that , and if you are out sailing the world . well it wouldnt be a good result .

[@chrisbartlett6022]

@@thomasgraham5842 I was cutting a knock in an Ash Bow and thought to myself, you are going to cut yourself. Yep, right into the web between Thumb and Forefinger. Good news was the knife was SO sharp I cant see a scar any more 🙂

[@pro_social_b]

CAME HERE to comment the same thing!!! MARK!!! lol doing it on a shoestringiest budget is fun to watch but for real, don't ever do that with the knife!!! Bless!

[@thebrokenbiker869]

You got it running and moving. Step one complete.

[@williamkhatchell620]

It's a moving! yeah! Great job.

[@georgehaines9386]

THE GREAT ESCAPE IS VERY NEAR.. and out of the lagoon..! 🙏👏👏👏👏

[@dominikkusl3786]

You'v made my Sunday morning. Thank You. Freedom for all :-)

[@fifich6953]

Astounding progress Mark! Your tenacity is absolutly a lesson to all. 💪💪💪 Coping with; not Just the work on the boat it's self but also coordinating the filming. I Wish someone was with you to help. And you got the " lady" moving incredibile!!!!

[@brunomeral7885]

In the immortal words of Neil Armstrong: That’s one small step for Mark, one giant sail for Mahi.

[@MaryFandStevieG]

Yehhhhh👏👏👏

[@cowsjohnson2306]

Well done good on ya.

[@kevio6868]

But Mark's not in a movie studio

[@TheBeaker59]

I hope you know that the word Mahi in many polynesian languages means "work"

[@leonaessens4399]

Every time I watch these videos I am thinking "this is bonkers" and every time you prove me wrong. Your concoctions of ropes and pulleys and bits of wood somehow end up serving a precise purpose that I didn't see at the beginning. Apart from everythying else, it's fun to watch...

[@christoth5621]

Great job! All of your hard work and tenacity is paying off!

[@dundeedolphin]

Having followed you since your original boat back in England, I think this may be the first time that something has been less of an effort than you thought it might be. It was bound to happen eventually. 😂

[@Cider4144]

Ah those good old days when our man barely knew one end of screw driver😊 now he's stripping motors like it's nothing.

[@MaryFandStevieG]

​@Nick Head ,,,haha,,,exactly Nick😂

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

Great work brother In future when you're whittling wood, always cut away from yourself 💙

[@Zero.0ne.]

The relief on your face when the engines worked was classic. Such a good feeling

[@dcallan812]

She moves!!!!!!!!!! 😘👌well done 👏👏👏👏👏 fantastic update 2x👍

[@richardkelly2047]

It’s so cool to see the difference in your confidence level from the last boat. Good luck and safe travels

[@KWuRloved]

WOW! WOW! WOW! You did it! Well done. Mark! It's so exciting.

[@tommytriglav5181]

Brilliant idea find a parachute or paraglider sail that is not safe for a person but good enough for you. Attach it at the 14:26 anchor point and it will lift you right across the channel if the wind is blowing in the right direction. That will be exciting for your viewers.

[@richb313]

Good job Mark one step closer to the boat yard.

[@richardschaefer3889]

Man its so cool seeing all the support in the comments. Best channel on the Tube.

[@lerichurn5297]

Thanks for the update Mark👍🏻well done!!

[@steventalbott903]

Good show, I have been in the same situation, You had a bit more of a crew than I had. Thank you for taking us along. I'm old and retired, I can't help you financially , but I can give you moral support.

[@SailingElectra]

So happy for you Mark!

[@MS-Matakana]

Well Mark, the mahi (work) on Mahi has paid off. You are now un shackled from the muddy depths of the bay. Wishing you much success on going forward. Cheers

[@jimmyccam]

This episode is dedicated to the memory of William Heath Robinson (31 May 1872 - 13 September 1944) ... , best known for drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple objectives. Well done Mark, the satisfaction of achievement was written all over your face! Big smile, 😃

[@peteracke2209]

Having done up a wharram ..building two pods for my 9.9hp Yamaha's they joys of sorting engines is epic.. wharrams do not turn sharply unless you put one engine ahead and the other in reverse...the dagger like hull shape is designed to track straight without keels..you will also find this is apperent under sail ..slow tacking with minimal rudder , you don't just throw the helm /tiller over like a keel boat or they just stop due to the rudders acting like brakes..look up Ackerman angle for tillers..like a car the inner hull turns a smaller circle than the outer...so you need less rudder angle on the inner hull..angled tillers help with the turning circle greatly..look it up to understand how it works..mine came with no rudders or tillers so not sure if ita already incorporated in the wharram design..it possibly is. Like the music on this very watchable video..great job

[@aserta]

On this kind of a boat, because the rudders are basically being "washed" by the props... the smart solution would be to have differential steering AND rudder in one, with a secondary line to get power (more or less). Now, this might sound difficult to achieve, but it would be possible with a dual cable set. Essentially the steering (power control) would be slaved to the main line. In RC planes you can do this kind of stuff electronically and it's a huge difference when you have planes that behave oddly (not twin boom). The issue is basically the same, the difference being in viscosity. IMHO, the biggest issue is the fact that the engines are inboard like this, they should be on the ends of the twin keels in their own cradles that would allow the operator to steer with them and the rudders (essentially, the rudders would be tied to the same frame as the engines).

[@chrisbartlett6022]

FANTASTIC Mahi moves under her own power. Small steps, great that you know what is on the end of that long chain. Every time you move the engines I think, WATCH OUT FOR THE PAINTWORK, of course there will be a LOT of painting in your future. Well done yet again.

[@kopfsalatorg]

I stumbled over your channel a few month ago while you were on the hunt for a new boat. I thought it was a brave decision to buy mahi having in mind that it will be a one person gig to get her back in shape. But it is so cool seeing you progress having one small success after the other. And it is heart warming seeing this community getting out to you and mahi to help! All the best for the upcoming journey to the boat yard ❤️

[@Zero.0ne.]

I love how you do things your own way on this unique vessel.

[@ProjectUpscalewestyorkshire]

Massive win!!! Sticking it to the haters!

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice job Mark. They're ok. Thanks m8, step in the right direction!

[@WildlingSailing]

Thanks so much! sorry im late to replying, I've only just seen it!

[@tchoutchou1876]

It feels oddly weird but satisfying to see the background moving behind you on the boat

[@sonnylange3051]

A major milestone achieved! Good on ya!

[@thomasnorman7016]

I'm so happy for you, Mark! You are my hero. Perseverance is your middle name!

[@221b-l3t]

I had a good laugh when the tiller fell into the water and then he lashed down the throttles. This is my kind of project.

[@_pic_7571]

Well done !!! Looks like a real promising day.

[@spindlespringsranch3108]

EXCELLENT choice of music for this video and your editing skills so entertaining and in my opinion improving. I just love following your journey and I just always wish it was Friday again in anticipation of your video. Well done Mark and my best to you always! Lisa

[@caveone-365]

Always a good thing to see a proper anchor on the end of your line, rather than a concrete block. Great work getting it ready to go man 👍

[@latitudeash]

Exciting stuff, getting it moving

[@lawrencecanright2541]

Yeah! I'm impressed. Good weather, the boat moves, and you have an anchor. Its looking good.

[@mikejames4271]

Fair play to you Mark, shaping up to be the best channel recovery out there.😎

[@billradford2128]

Whoever said men can't multi-task, has not met Mark! Truly difficult boat work in appalling conditions AND flying the drone etc to produce great videos, needs a superhuman! All power to you Mark!

[@realnutteruk1]

You'll never have good rudder authority without the flow from the propellers directly over the rudders... differential steering by fwd/rev across the motors has to be your best bet, if you can get them reliable.... but so far, so good... keep pushing on!

[@Sailingon]

One step closer to your adventures 😄

[@garymcfc1888]

As a non sailor and just a guy who likes watching your videos it is very difficult for me to imagine that boat in any oceans 😮, that being said if anyone can make it seaworthy it’s going to be you and I’m looking forward to all the future upcoming videos

[@emegarry1]

man, you are not one to shy away from a challenge. doing all this, by yourself. just wow.

[@sailingsilverwind]

Awesome man, great that you fixed the engine 🙏✅ that first drive is amazing !!!

[@monoleetochristian9418]

Good on you mate… Small steps 👍

[@bryank4]

you've made tremendous strides. You can kick up the momentum, put her on the hard, and do your duty. live the dream.

[@gordonlivey5401]

Be sure to use an Ackerman linkage for your tiller bar. Look it up, all you need to do is offset the pin the bars pivot on. Inward bent tillers like on a Wharram Tiki make this happen, the bend makes the offset. This is like how a cars front wheels turn too!

[@gailsaez4357]

Hi Mark , long shift outboards are 20" long, extra long for sail boats are 25". If you remove the spacer on leg, and the bolts, you still have to get a shorter drive shift. Some d shafts once the water pump is removed just pull out.. others are screwed in the pinion gear.

[@bobadam7021]

That's actually a pretty good idea to turn one into a short shaft for a dinghy engine. You'll need the short shaft splined shaft and shift rod, but that shouldn't be too much. The port side engine is idling too high, that's why it's grinding when you pull it into gear. If it won't stay running with less idle speed you might want try making very minor tweaks on the idle air screw to see if it runs better. Either that or the carb has to come apart again because you have something stuck in the idle air passage. Some remote throttles have an idle speed adjuster on the outside of the controls.

[@dannyk3115]

Yay on the move

[@allistairneil8968]

If you can mount the engines together in the middle, then if one cuts out you still get centred thrust and the rudders will be more effective.😊

[@latitudeash]

Your getting there, quicker than I ever thought. Exciting stuff…👍🏼

[@SailingSisu]

that is a muddy anchor chain :-D well done on the engines!

[@michaelchurch2076]

The editing is getting so good my friend.

[@hetverhaalvandewasbeer]

Good progress! Can't wait till you have it in a boatyard, you'll be flying the rebuild by then!

[@MrMrmoonbowrd]

I believe the only difference between the 9.9 and the 15 is a restrictor plate between the carb. and the block. Remove the carb, remove the plate and replace the carb. 9.9 to 15 complete, good luck.

[@john98538]

Congratulations man, motoring well done. Love the anchor win😅. One step closer to being heeled over under full sail....🎉

[@pilotcutter]

hey mark! maybe it is safer to use a washer on the pin for securing the beam on the bow before putting in the splint. greetings, paul

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done Mark you getting there achieving your dream rock on looking forward to next week's video

[@skaraborgcraft]

I thik i slipped a disc in my back and my toes were in fear of being mashed just watching! Keep going!

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Fantastic progress!! So nice to see her free from her mooring. 😎❤️👍

[@dadedubbledee]

Wow I couldn't believe how much chain for such shallow water lol. Great progress

[@soloplus2]

yeah, she's moving 🎉 genuinely happy for you

[@jordanguyy]

Not long and I will have videos for you all too I am in the process of buying a lovely sail boat local to myself thinking of taking her over to see you on my first trip bud hope you are okay keep up the amazing content 😊

[@jordanguyy]

Thank you for the like mark see you soon it coukd be around 2 months till I'm sailing but I will be popping over asap with my beautiful boat and I have some plans to do bits on mine so hopefully I can also help you as I plan to live on my boat over the next year and work my way to a narrowboat.

[@jimgarner5574]

I really admire your tenacity. Jim, MD, USA

[@johnphillips519]

Great work Mark, You are such an inspiration👍

[@paulwoodward738]

Another great episode, fantastic progress. I did wince when you were shaving the pole back towards your body between your legs!

[@dundeedolphin]

Successful day indeed. 🎉

[@sea1ape919]

That's really cool you managed to make it move! I need to tell that I've never watched your channel with that much interest as now (I'm watching for 2 years maybe). I think you should make it to 100K subscribers soon.

[@eekv8971]

Great work. Admire your tenacity. Looking forward to your next vid. Saludos from Mexico.

[@polderfischer8565]

I like your positivity and can really feel your excitement during the first run. Also you are showing us wonderful pictures. Thanks!!!

[@richardpickersgill4513]

Well done, Mark! You're doing it, mate!

[@entropybear5847]

I can almost picture the completed ocean worthy boat! Potential is a nice thing haha.

[@ianbell5611]

Great effort Mark. Couldn't help but smile while you were cruising around the bay, it must have been a great feeling being under way for the first time in your new boat. Looking forward to your next video. Take care. Cheers

[@carlworrall]

your getting there mark the dream will come alive before you know it

[@51marshmellow]

Your progress is thrilling ! Congratulations !!!

[@davidbarrett7424]

Well done Mark 👍. Howabout some rope to extend those pull cords to start / restart those engines from deck level? Maybe some simple wiring to put the stop buttons at your console too?Best of luck

[@josemcheremm]

You're killing it mate! keep it up.

[@barryburwood]

Great stuff.look forward to your blogs every week.cant wait to see her in boatyard.

[@adrianblunt4310]

A good day. It also shows how much you get done when you have a good understanding of what you need to do & plan ahead how best to do it.

[@Beorninki]

Oh! So happy to see this moment!

[@justinsheil1081]

Loving your channel, I'm subscribed and have watched for a good while. Last weekend I was over in the Netherlands, on my way to Volendam, and I suddenly spotted your boat!! It was the "cheese and clogs" shop (from previous vids) that alerted me to the location. I'm from Bamber Bridge (you'll know that as a Prestonian), so it just felt like a bit of Karma. Anyway, loving what your doing and best of luck going forward. Justin

[@fxpthl]

Wow Mark, that was a great posting! Perhaps the rudders need to be a bit larger, plus the tiller attachment looks very weak! So glad you found the cause of the stink! Are those holes always open? The anchor chain looks disgusting, but without a way to wash it down you will just have to “rinse” it with buckets of sea water. You seem to be able to tear down the lower shafts pretty darn quick, thanks to your Dad’s teachings. Thank your Dad for us all! It sure will be nice to have the boat tied up to a slip at a marina. Then you can really get down to some more refitting! Keep up the great progress sir. All of us are cheering you on!

[@gl2856]

Had my doubts you’d ever get to this point , well done 👍 great achievement, you proved me wrong , stay safe , GL

[@Benjamin-tv2xd]

Piece by Piece. Great work, Mark. Keep pushing.

[@briancuthbert4508]

Good on you mark. An absolute legend😉👍

[@joejoe2928]

Well done mate, one day at a time it's coming ❤ Together. !!

[@MrJJSimonds]

Some of the best things ever done, happened by people who were told they were nuts!

[@melee401]

I see your father taught you well about cotter pins. Yes, you only bend one side up lightly. So much easier to remove them later on.