my BOAT is SINKING in PARADISE [ep 72]

[@lyfandeth]

Lauren- Standard precaution for serious cruisers: 1-Two bilge pumps. One small one, to sip of last bits off the bottom. Second, big bilge pump mounted with the pickup a half inch to inch higher up. 2-That big bilge pump gets connect to a LOUD bilge alarm. If the little pump can't deal with things and the big one kicks in? Yup. You want that immediate alarm. IMO, the best prop shaft seal is GoreTex string or putty. Install it in a conventional packing gland, and it should keep you bone dry without needing any special parts. Rarely needs tightening. Sounds like you have to haul out and really do some gut overhauls. A prmopt and thorough fresh water washdown will save many things. You can also use WD40 or rubbing alcohol to displace the fresh water (that's what KonTiki did) and once it dries that way, many things will be saved. Just be careful and ventilate any fumes carefully. No sparks. If you use the proper fittings and sealants, you can run wires, even splices, underwater and waterproof. It takes longer and costs a little more, but "buy once, cry once."

[@dajobra]

3- Good old manual pomp for when the electrics go out. 4- The best pump ever, a scared person with a bucket

[@framemaker52]

@@dajobra If the leak is serious, manual pumps and buckets will soon exhaust the operator. A better way, if you have a functioning diesel engine, is to fit a bypass valve onto the raw water intake in order to pump the bilge using the engine's cooling circuit. (The intake hose that's attached to the bypass valve should have an effective screen to prevent bilge trash from clogging the circuit.)

[@jahmackey]

Hi, I'm Jah. I've been a boater and tech for over 30 on recreational and commercial vessels. All of the surveyors I known and work with don't like dripless shift seals. The problem you experienced is just one of the issues....and you got very lucky! If the bellows had been compromised you would have had a bigger repair if at all possible. Generally work on the those seals require a haulout....using a tradional shaft log would offer more possibilities for repair with the boat in the water. Im really glad you and your friend are ok. Happy sailing!

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

Praise Jah 🎉

[@jeffadams7134]

I agree with you whole heartedly. Read my comment to Lauren.

[@dustydavey7313]

Not all dripless seals are the same. These pss seals are prone to catastrophic failures whereas the Tides marine lip seals are much better design and will give a warning ie start to drip when the seal needs to be replaced. This is a 5 min job which in 6 years I’m yet to do with mine.

[@dahveed284]

How do shaft drives compare to sail drives for leaks? I'm looking at boats and so many these days use sail drives. Are they safer?

[@greenwave819]

Hello Jah, please keep helping all of the youtube community, glad to find you here first yet no doubt we'll see you helping everyone soon

[@pontoonrob7948]

Age old dilema: 1. conventional stuffing box...a few drips. 2. Dripless shaft seal, no drips except a sinking boat when it fails with no warning. At least a conventional stuffing box gives you incremental warning over time. I am an old Marine mechanic that doesn't really like change. Sure you heard it before but the comments help the al go rhythm I am told.

[@richardbecker5614]

WOW I absolutely love the way that you handled this crisis. You never lost sight of your objective to protect your boat and you, AND then you continued to provide content to your video. Well done.

[@skillfuldabest]

Also she said they are on shallow water so it’s not actually a real life or death crisis.

[@joshtamargoderothschild2420]

wot crisis?

[@cassielong6617]

@@joshtamargoderothschild2420her boat was taking on water..

[@lastmanstanding1699]

Hi Lauren, sorry to hear about your troubles, but your a trooper. Calm, cool, and collected. All signs of a great captain. Smile, take it day by day. I have seen you tackle engine problems and much more. You're a great inspiration to all, to let them know that if you work hard, anything is possible. Beautiful underwater video. Felt like I was there. Thank you for sharing.

[@tiochio8476]

Sorry to hear about your boat problem. Your attitude and mental strength is really inspiring, you face adversity like very few ,my hat’s off to you Lauren

[@stevecrombie5357]

A lot of people out here love you Lauren. Whether we have meant you, or just follow the channel. You have shown us time and again that you deserve to be doing what you are doing. I used to follow Banner when he was sailing but couldn't do the flying thing when he switched. Another one of that circle of friends you have that I have seen other places. ❤🙏

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@patienceobongo]

Simps they're called. Pathetic...lol

[@alancochran5275]

Anybody else think of Gabby Petito when you look at her?

[@Justin-bz1dp]

@@laurenlanders ĥe

[@matthewwilson5019]

@@laurenlanders life isnt always full of happiness and good times, life has its bad times and problems, BUT how we go about said problems makes us who we are, and how we react to problems. always remain positve and do your best is all any human can do. also stay postive no matter how hard it is, AND i enjoy watching your sailing videos, keep up the good work and keep enjoying what you love :) :)

[@aldrindelacruz6198]

You know lauren there is really something about you that i never seen in some bloggers, and that is "Patience", dosent matter how really tough you're going through out there, frankly its not easy to survive being alone in a boat which maybe twice older than you, but the mere fact that you have that talent courage and learn at same time, which sometimes you've never realize your doing it the wrong way, but!, every body learn from it by doing it right, so you are amazing girl with your gorgeus gestures, who would think that certain girl like you will survive, well i do! ❤ Lots not only from me but from all of your supporters, go on brave girl.. 👍 👍 Pls stay safe and healthy.. 😊

[@malchamberlain3798]

Tough times for sure. But you show amazing resilience! You said you will do your best. And your best is all you need!

[@petam4753]

Lauren, you have a beautiful sailing yacht. It's obviously well taken care of by you, my hat is off to you for taking such good care of it with all of that elbow grease. I see you are now well aware of your electrical issues and I'm so glad you are catch this before a class "C" fire results while someone is sleeping or worse. Sorry if I've scarred you, it's part of my electrical background from 20+ years in the CG and other experiences. Very fortunate nothing more serious than an outage resulted, I've seen worse. These things often happen during a storm or other emergency. I mentioned a few remedies you have probably already addressed in a couple of posts below. It's been a joy to watch your vid and the fun you are having and sharing so the rest of us can live it vicariously, Thank you and good sailing. Even the CG Barque Eagle has had problems like this, we even lost a crew member in an accident during my tour there.

[@danlindberg4849]

Wordless describes myself at this attempt to express my "joy" at the way the situation was resolved! I can't say a whole lot here because I think it has been said! Maybe, just maybe I leave this video knowing that "holding" on during the rough times will make the good times even sweeter! Not only a boat captain but so much more, as inspiration to all who have the pleasure of knowing you can attest too! Enjoy your fish!

[@laurenlanders]

Awww thank you so much😊😊

[@jeffadams7134]

Hey Lauren: Hang in there girl! Next time you get hauled-out get rid of the dripless and revert to conventional packing gland. Also check your cutlass bearing. I would replace it while the drive shaft is out of the hull. The reason that collar came loose is because whom ever loosened it last did not replace the set-screws; they can not be reused. Also there should be two set-screws per each hole on the collar one on top the other to keep them from loosening from vibration. Also use two hose clamps, on the shaft, heads in opposite direction to prevent the collar from sliding forward. Don't be discouraged, the more the add-ons you have the more maintenance. Install a whale pump in the cockpit for bilge bailing. Everytime I see under your floor boards I get conserned. From a marine engeneer's stand point I see many issues. You need to address out of sight out of mind components. Exercise all your seacocks at least once a month. Is your drive shaft bonded? Have your grounding, and bonding system checked and cleaned by an EXPERT; most so called marine electricians, and even boat builders don't understand grounding, and bonding!!! If you haul out in Ft Lauderdale coming fall or winter I could give you a hand for a couple days. I am still recovering from a serious car accident a year ago! Keep your chin up. You are doing GREAT!!!

[@jah71]

Your patience and calm attitude during all the unwanted, sometimes complicated boat challenges, is rare indeed - and commendable. Not sure how you do it! What an adventure, aye?

[@johncillis3431]

I love your videos Lauren. I have loved sea based books since I was a boy in the 60's and 70's, reading stories like Robin Lee Grahams 'The Dove', Captains Courageous, Tinkerbelle, and Kon Tiki. Added to your sailing experience is your love of marine biology knowledge. I will never forget the first time I snorkled over a coral reef, while visiting Guam, how dozens of small yellow fish came up and 'kissed' my skin. They swam with me and thought me one of them. Your boat is amazing--I have been on a sailboat once, a guided tour in Tahoe, and it was an experience so different from any other water vessel I have been on.

[@davidkettell6236]

Those are the luckiest guys in the world to be any where near you ,thanks for another great video.

[@jamesnguyen9033]

You’re one tough sailor and handled the situation well. Adding a bilge alarm will give you the early detection of water sipping in.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼❤️ bilge alarm has been ordered (:

[@AhoyGuy]

Sorry for your troubles. I keep a hose clamp on my prop shaft just behind the coupling as a secondary precaution to prevent this very issue. PYI states in their manual that the set screws are one-time use; insure to use new screws when replacing. Generally it’s a good idea to check your bilges if you hear the pumps running constantly. Your composure and positive attitude throughout the emergency is incredibly inspirational. I hope you can make an insurance claim to have the boat rewired, that’s going to be a big expense and all wore should be replaced, even wires that look “ok” can wick water down the line and become mystery issues and cause resistance in the future. Pyi offers a “pro” Rebuild kit which includes a premium bellows that is much more heavy duty rubber than the original for added peace of Mind. Good luck and persevere you got this!

[@petam4753]

Use heavier wire when replacing the old stuff wherever you can. The voltage drop especially at 12 VDC can be a killer. I had a 24 VDC on a 32" CG MSO utility boat that had trouble with the radar failing repeatedly. Turned out the specified power supply cable certified tot carry 20 amps at 120V had a 10 V + drop @ 24V and 20 amps, the radar would fail below 18 v.

[@easelatsea5094]

WHEN your all good!!! With all adjustments, PUT a HOSE CLAMP or a SHFT COLLAR ZINC to KEEP the collar from moving forward on the shaft!!! SUPER SIMPLE!!! HAve FUN!!

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Thank goodness someone was there that understood how to get a temp fix. I personally don’t like the dripless since they fail all at once.

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

This came up on my feed. I'm so happy for that. I think you are a brave woman and you deserve to have someone special to share your amazing life with.

[@searaypi_SME]

Aloha Lauen, glad to see you fixed the shaft leak. First thing first, from my years of sailing around the world. Please contact your boat maker for advice on spare parts and where to order them at your sailing location. Electrical and salt need to work better together. Always have every important electrical system raised high off the water line and also use Dielectric Silicone Grease or .F Edsrdus Silicone High-Dielectric and Vacuum Grease SG01 for Electrical Connectors Valve Waterproof Insulation O-ring Lubricant. Always have a solar battery back- up high up the gally. Having l1 or 2 large bulged pumps is a must-have. For the shaft, always carry spare parts. Well done and keep sailing.

[@RobertPrince-r2i]

HI Lauren, just now catching 72. Sorry for the issues, but boats are in constant need, hope these items help you out a bit. Spent a huge amount of time in the Bahmas over the past 35 years on my boats, and understand the trials and tribulations of older vessels! Good luck and look forward to your future vids.

[@nmg00dwin]

Keep on keeping on Lauren! So impressed with how you handle the adversities in boat life. Another great vid too.

[@FrankJamger]

A harrowing experience! Good thing you had a great guy on board to help. Hopefully, this will be a valuable step in your process of attaining full mastery of your craft.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@26N80W]

That is the definition of courage. Hang in there and know that you are learning and getting stronger.

[@PaulHarmonII]

A good case of not paying attention to your boat! She brought this upon herself 😅

[@blondestrainger]

Good job getting ahead of the leak . As a boat builder and yacht sailor we always installed 3 high water alarms or as needed for compartments as well as large emergency bilge pumps in each zone that keep you floating if a catastrophic problem occurs . You may never use them but it’s cheap insurance . Enjoy !

[@paulmcintyre434]

Thanks for the billows explanation. So many sucky memories of reaching down into that hole and adjusting the drive shaft.

[@amytaylor5454]

Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!!!😊 🙏

[@outsidethelinessailing]

Hey Lauren, remember who you are and keep the dream alive Captain! I believe in you. Great episode, love your perspective.

[@johndlouhy3334]

Isn’t it funny how God just happened to have Banner around to help you rectify your problem…funny how God works. ❤️

[@woutkoopman]

Just a reminder that your god is also the one sinking the boat.

[@Me97202]

Funny how God gets credit for all the good things, but never gets blamed for all the horrible things.

[@reloadncharge9907]

Admire the way you rebound from adversity….chin up you are amazing! It is a boat, it is only money…..Current Cut, I flew through! Great episode, everyone is cheering you on…thx, Andrew

[@KyleTurnerSF]

One of my worst fears cruising. Good thing you were on the boat and anchored. You handled it incredibly well!! No doubt your electronics redo will be 1000 times better than the way it was.

[@laurenlanders]

Mine as well! Grateful I was anchored. Yes (:

[@stephenknight8334]

Quick note, I didn't dread this episode as much as I thought I would. Mostly because of your positive attitude. What a change from the motor adventures. You have grown, and matured so much since you started.😊😊😊 I know you will be able to handle whatever comes your way with your knowledge and faith. Three words "VERY WELL DONE"!!!😁💙😁💙😁 A few weeks back you commented about not catching many fish while trolling from place to place, and I was going to ask what bait you were using. I noticed that the fisherman were using squid 🐙 imitating baits. I have had good success with them in the past in Salt and fresh water. I wish I could get some to you to try. Maybe you are already using them, but let me know. I would love to see you more successful catching fresh fish for you and Mako. Sorry this is going to be a little long. I thought adding the Patreon list at the end of the show was an excellent decision on your part and should bring more new Patreons to your channel. Production values just keep getting better each week. 😎😎😎 You are a real pro now. One little suggestion, and it is only that not a criticism, in some scenes, where it might look good, you could try a split screen effect.🤔🤔🤔 For example when you are dropping the anchor, you on one side using the controls and the other side the anchor going into the water. Or you cranking on the winch on one side, and the sails unfurling on the other. I do a lot of split screen and pic in pic affects in my edits. Ok, I hope I haven't bored vou too much, and if you would rather discuss editing or shooting notes elsewhere let me know. All in all, I totally love your channel and look forward to each new adventure. So I will say again, until next time, please be safe, be happy, remember to take care of yourself and of course Mako. 💙😊💙😊💙

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much... Means a lot to me. I have a few lures... but I FINALLY have rod again so will hopefully start catching some while trolling! Always appreciate your feedback and support!!❤️

[@Alexynr]

Handle everything that comes her way , so the guy that actually fixed her problem was a mirage , and she was warned about the position of her cables and yet ignored the advice

[@stephenknight8334]

@Alexynr l am truly sorry if my comments to Lauren have affected you in a deep and unrecoverable way, and I will be praying for you to return to a near normal state soon. In the future, I suggest avoiding my comments to Lauren to prevent entering a similar emotional state. GOD BLESS.

[@demkad3629]

@@laurenlanders ТЫ КЛАССНАЯ ДЕВУШКА КРАСИВАЯ МИЛАХА ХОЧУ К ТЕБЕ НА ЯХТУ ВМЕСТЕ БУДИМ КАТАТСЯ ПО ОКЕАНУ

[@mr.vancouver007]

I feel so bad for you Lauren you've worked so hard making your dreams come true and the boat continues to throw all sorts of new challenges at you. But I have no doubt in the world that you'll overcome these hurdles and come out on the other side with that beautiful smile beaming at your followers 🫡 my hat's off to you 😁

[@waynewilliams8554]

Nice having the sailing community to be there for support!!

[@mr.d2329]

If your boat is sinking pull into shallow water. The boar will not sink it will lay over on its side then fill with water.

[@ericmitchell5350]

Great job with the video in the description of the PSS problem. I am in the middle of adjusting my seals as well. Those bellows will sink a boat in a hurry and should be replaced every 7-10 years. A good emergency “tool” to have on board in case a bellows splits/cracks is an old bicycle inner-tube, cut into a long strip that you can wrap around the bellows and seal with zip ties. Good luck!! Love the content!

[@Kelkschiz]

That was pretty intense. It's a good reminder to everyone that water and electricity don't mix well. And this video will be a valuable tool to teach people that. Thank you. You got through it, you should be proud of yourself.

[@joe10is]

as Nathanael Herreshoff himself said, "there's no better bilge pump than a scared man with a bucket" - and I'm 100% confident if he'd met you, he would have said "man or woman"!! You're a most impressive, highly adaptable, fast learning human, Lauren!! I'm astonished to watch you move through these trials with such grace and alacrity!

[@jistark4988]

use engine for that is best thing to do. man with a bucket is good for morale

[@walterdavis4808]

True words !

[@davecopp9356]

@joe10is What a Simp.

[@turks24]

Sorry to see the trouble you are having. I keep thinking, can’t the corrosion be cleaned off some of the parts. The solid buss bars and some of the connections I would attempt to clean the corrosion off. Maybe in boating circles this is not practiced but I work on aircraft and we sometimes have to deal with corrosion like what you are dealing with. We use fresh water and mild acids to clean up corrosion. If you had access to these you may be able to salvage some of the parts. Just a suggestion. I admire your ability to roll with the punches. You go girl! Thank you for making these videos, take care!

[@finnybflyin]

Hi Lauren. Looks like the corrosion on your battery cables has been going on for a while! Lots of green cake growth on the copper connections from the salt air and water probably months before the prop shaft leaking. Thank goodness you were in shallow water and had someone there to help! Being proactive with inspections and preventive maintenance is key in a salty environment. Be safe and thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[@petam4753]

Boats and water especially salt water, everything corrodes even 150' up the mast. I liked using silicone lined heat shrink tubing for critical electrical connections and good old Lubriplate grease all over the battery connections to seal them and cut corrosion. Along the way I learned Murphy's Law, what can go wrong can and will go wrong when you lest expect it or can afford it. The things I've seen growing up on an island and 20 + years in the CG and some of the stories I've heard about not being able to get the emergency generator started because someone neglected the importance of checking or keeping the batteries charged. Isolated dual batteries have their place. Good luck in your sailing adventures.

[@finnybflyin]

@@petam4753 Baking soda will neutralize acidic corrosion. 🫡

[@chazband]

Hey Lauren, just got the new Lands End catalog with you on the cover. And I had seen you in a boating magazine at West Marine last week. So happy for you! I have a CT47 and I relate to everything in your videos. Praying you enjoy God's creation with less problems from now on!

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you so much ☺️ this means a lot to me

[@wallywombat164]

Oh, i forgot to say, yours, plus other full time sailors leave the likes of me in awe. Good onya mate.❤❤❤❤❤ mechanical skill

[@StephenSugarman-d4c]

Lauren - this is the challenges of sailing - stay positive - accept the situation as it is - Machine - crap Wish you the very very best

[@thommason9561]

Good Job Lauren! Dont ever freak out, its important to keep your cool. One time I almost had my engine fall off the back of my morgan 27. The through bolt rusted I used 5 bungees a 2x4 and duct tape and that engine was going no where!

[@amytaylor5454]

Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!!!😊 🙏

[@kenwallace8035]

I've seen those PSS Seals come loose like that before. As someone else said, the set screws need to be replaced as they are a one time use item. Also, you can add a cheap shaft collar or shaft zinc behind the rotor as insurance if they come loose again. Personally, I'm not a fan of them. High water alarm and backup bilge pump should be on your list for the rewire. Unfortunately any wire that has been wet with salt water will fail. They may look ok and clean up, but the water will have wicked into the wire and failure will happen. Sorry this happened to you, but it will be better when redone!

[@mr.d2329]

Im glad tbe heiperguy could dip outt the water while she came up with a engineering solution.She is definitely STUNNING and brave.

[@walterdavis4808]

In times of distress , panic slowly ! You two did great !

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video girl! So sorry about all your hard work on the electrical getting fried! You are so awesome for not loosing your mind before taking care of business and getting the seal fixed. I'm sure you had to vent a little afterwards but that's to be expected! The fishing looked like it was so fun for sure. See ya next time.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼❤️

[@DawnstealerGaming]

Tell you what, as someone who's planning on doing this in a couple years, the vids like yours that include what can go wrong and how to fix them when there ISN'T a store a tender ride away is super helpful. Thank you for this and glad you got it fixed

[@rbrown3164]

I don’t know if anyone suggested this, but McMaster Carr sells SS collars that can be bolted around your prop shaft. Once you set the tension on the bellows, and tighten the set screws on the large SS donut, secure the collar behind the donut and tighten. This keeps the donut from moving away from the carbon coupler and reducing the pressure. It has worked for me. You can also use a collar zinc in a pinch if you have the room, or a hose clamp. Great video.

[@Packrat_Garage]

You've handled yourself well, and the feeling to take away here is that shaft seal misbehaved when you were surrounded by help and not a week away from the nearest human being. I dreamed of getting out there, saved for years, and had it all taken away by covid and other things I don't want to lament about. My solace is that I can vicariously ride aboard with you through the internet. What tiny advice I can give is *tools* - get you proper allen head sockets and 3/8" drive tools to make the next trip through the bilge less frustrating - because there *will* be a next time. Further it's a pain - but moving all your electronics higher, like high up onto the master cabin wall is an eyesore but way less irritating to deal with it being wet. It's bad that happened but please continue, your presence makes being stuck on land suck a lot less.

[@Wordwide23]

Raw & Uncut Love This Inside Look To Sailing!!! Keep The Vids Coming...

[@johnrathbun2943]

Sorry to hear about the taking on water. The good news is you didn't let me drown. I had a great time watching you fish. You got lots of Mahi. My favorite. I liked the way you handled the dramma. Myself there would have been alot of bleeping to drown out my responces. But I'm glad that everything turned out okay. And you taught me never to put any electrical in the bildge unless absolutely necessary. Okay I will see you next week and things will get better.

[@ThierrySRA]

This summer I had the same problem, the PSS shaft broke. There were 2 reasons; 1- the engine silent blocks were broken and needed to be replaced, secondly the Vêtus flexible coupling was also broken, instead of replacing the PSS and Vêtus Flexible Coupling, it is recommended to order a PSS and Vêtus service kit and replace every 6 years. Much cheaper than buying a new one at 350€ each.

[@amytaylor5454]

Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!!!😊 🙏

[@eclwallart8398]

Positive vibes to you. Everything will sort itself out. Impressed with your skills…

[@nicolareims]

Take care Lauren .. you're doing a great job facing adversity so planets are gonna line up . there is no other way

[@guycourtney9794]

Go get 'em, Lauren. You're doing great! Step by step. No more. No less.

[@brucegproductions9756]

Great vid. Beautiful boat. A real test (my boat also tried to sink while I was sleeping) and you handled it perfectly. RESPECT! I'm looking forward to seeing more. Onward & Upward!

[@JK-gn6qr]

Wow! To keel an even keel while dealing with the incoming water, that is commendable to say the least. Keep high spirts that all will work out, and a special thank you to Banner for his assistance. May the wind be at your back and the sun in your face.

[@furhide]

Hi Lauren, Im Brett. You are lucky you are experiencing these issues now in the safety (relatively speaking) of the Bahamas re, shallow water. Very impressed with your attitude, guts and belief. However, we all can still learn and before you commence your circumnavigation... 1. The electrical: Like others have said, make all your electrical connections, bus boards, panels and connections above the waterline, build a cabinet whatever but get em' out of the water, numbered and clearly labeled- then in case of flooding (in the dark) only wrapped, covered protected wiring will be submerged and no issue. 2. The plumbing: OMFG girl!, I see a rats nest of horror under those floor boards. As an ex tradesperson with OCD my heart skips a beat when you lift the floorboards. With carefull planning assistance, investment and layout you can install a system thats easy to manage, if at all. Hint - install the largest pipes and or cables first, followed by the next smallest, then test, test and test again. Good luck

[@laurenlanders]

Was very lucky… and yeah… the plumbing system works however. And it wouldn’t be a fun project to redo

[@MikeTarifaArtist]

hi! i had a SunOdysey 2007 for about two years ,and yes i had great times, wonderful passages ,i have been sailing all over caribbean ,mediterraneo etc...but i was all time busy fixing stuff...! Boats are cool, but they are basically a hole in the water where you have to throw your money in.. basically its 2 hours of fun for 8 of work Now i try to keep things simple,i am refitting a 28" catamaran here in south Brazil...fast sailing and no complicated gear... Good Luck to you! I love your videos!

[@scottiswatchingtele]

you are an inspiration. just watching this, I can see you just work through it and do what has to be done. living the dream. great to see!

[@clarkkent772]

I use a shaft zinc to keep the stainless steel collar from loosening and sliding towards the transmission

[@Sorensenoutdoors]

Yes please continue. Love your videos. So sorry about all the stuff going wrong. Just par for the course.

[@amytaylor5454]

Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!!!😊 🙏

[@hcwbw3]

I live on a boat for 9.5 years in the 1990's and the old man that owned the Marina a friend Dan, taught me something that could save someone's boat and life or lives. In an emergency where you are taking on large amounts of water and the bilge pump is not keeping up or dies you can close the through hull intake for the raw water engine cooling and use let the engine water pump (cooling water system) act as a powerful bilge pump. That said if you are putting out to sea it is an excellent idea to have a new ready to go trash pump setup for any such type of emergency.

[@stephengreen2898]

Spanish Wells is the greatest … Glad you know it!

[@SaYeager]

Glad Banner was with you he was probably missing boat projects anyway. Regardless of what you say you handled a bad situation in a calm and meticulous manner.

[@andrewmcdonald4908]

I really feel for you; such bad luck! But, thanks for your honesty and candour; I for one learned so much! All the best of luck in coming back from this!!!

[@TheGolopablo]

Hi Lauren, Have a look at Tides Marine shaft seal system....it allows you to keep a couple seals ready in backup and are very easily replaced afloat....just cut out the old seal and slide the new in....did it myself on a friends boat this week. On my Benetau I have the volvo rubber dry system that you replace every 5 years....mine is 20 and always good...really depends on shaft turning hours...having a folding propeller, shaft doesn't turn while sailing....that reduces use. Know PSS seals...as everything they have good and bad things....always a thing to check on the dry before going on the water. An old bike air chamber is a good one to keep in the tool box, you can cut it in strips and tie around the shaft to stop a leak. Poliurethane foam spray is another one...it sticks to wet surfaces and can quickly stop a water entry after a crash. For the electric...keep the cave diving hogartian rigging philosophy....KISS...keep it simple stupid...apliances are nice but as a solo sailor you need reliability and be able to fix anything anywhere...electrons and sea water don't mix well....keep them as appart as possible. Always nice to be able to jury rig an electric system that can be quickly reduced to basic and isolated if something unlucky happens....flooding, lightning, fire...(basic: light, pumps, vhf radio, engine start) You have the attitude girl...always try, ask for help and don't give up....problems always have a solution (sometimes expensive) and if not...find a way around. Fair winds Lauren 🥰

[@MattAnderson-v2d]

I've just celebrated ten years living in my self converted Mercedes sprinter, last 3 years stuck on a relatives drive way, super low towards the end, managed to get a spot on a friends land, super high on life right now, my point is that if you want it to happen it will, just keep at it it all comes good in the end 😊

[@ronlokk]

Oh man, This is what I always fear when away from land. So sorry you had such a problem. Hope your future is better than the past. All the best to you, really.

[@bobmillerick300]

I've started playing the drinking game with your videos for every time you say "I'm so excited". I'm usually tanked well before half way through. 😎

[@amytaylor5454]

Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!!!😊 🙏

[@georgedoolittle9015]

*"The Boat that Didn't Float"* written be arguably greatest Canadian Author ever also wrote *"Never Cry Wolf"* as this is how we humans truly do *UNWIND* from an intense experience! Great content and of course you're not alone!

[@peternairn4474]

Hi, thanks for keeping the fun stuff going while big situations with the boat, so glad you had friends around Cheers n goodluck Nice to learn a bit more about pyi dripless, same on my boat

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!! Glad I could help! It's definitely something I knew nothing about before...

[@robroaring7175]

Hey Lauren. New subscriber, from Tasmania, Australia. Loving it so far! Highs and lows are a given wherever you live your life. You just need to chase the place where the highs, outweigh the lows. I think you've found yours. Trust me, I've been there! I am so impressed at how you looked at this issue and got it sorted. Great that you had back up from your friends. I'm what you could call a Jack of All Trades. Can do pretty much anything I set my mind to. I'm blessed with good hands that seem to find their own way...EXCEPT, when it comes to anything electrical. I saw that mess of wires in the bilge and my hands went "Nope", brain turned into a scribble... completely confused and has never seemed to want to learn!? Kudos to you for being capable and being able to sort. Well done. Looking forward to checking out your back catalogue. Keep it up. Rob

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you so much. It’s definitely a learning process, and makes it easier being hands on!

[@danmatte1]

This is good to know, I have a 343 Beneteau and I will be checking the shaft bellows. Thank you for sharing

[@mnguymnwater6348]

Wow, you find yourself in different predicaments Lauren but get through them so nicely! Thanks for explaining how the prop shaft is sealed, that always was a mystery to me.

[@trevormac630]

Great work Lauren, you are one tough cookie .great videos ❤❤❤

[@mk12pickle]

Ive been in those situations and you handled it with grace. Its tough when everything turns into a shit show and theres greasy dirty and wet stuff on your setee, tables and galley. I was in my bilge fixing motors non stop till I moved everything electrical out of the bilge area and my liveaboard life got WAAAY better. My plan is to build my next boat myself with all the lessons I learned from living aboard. Cheers to you, youre awesome! great videos.

[@explorerryan]

Omg you handled that like a boss 😅❤ Well done. I feel your pain. You are amazing!! PS: you nailed the part about boat life being totally bipolar 😉

[@nathanowen4226]

Hi Lauren, this is Nathan and you do a amazing job on your videos dear. Keep up the good work ❤🤗🌹

[@nathanowen4226]

Can we chat?

[@Eremita-nx2xh]

Sei uno spirito libero ... non farti mai mettere delle catene ... non accettare mai compromessi !

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Hope you are doing better today and all of your troubles are just superficial it's not a total loss just yacht upkeep.

[@joeshmoqb]

Great video Lauren thanks for keeping it real!

[@justinbradfield6499]

You Did Great !!!!! You worked for the solution !!!! And kept a cool head !!!!

[@JeffreyWilstone]

We all get knocked down time to time the strong get back up recover and start over again! It really sucks having water leaking in like this! Good luck keep the videos coming! ❤

[@peterkacandes5905]

Welcome to life on a boat Like you said, just when it’s going great, something goes wrong. Cruising is just boat repair in exotic locations with minimal tools and materials. Fortunately the boating community is very helpful, and it never huts to be a beautiful blonde.

[@dgb56bgd]

Thanks for sharing…the bad and ugly with the good. Great content. Blessings y’all.

[@theearl1309]

I have a 14M steel yacht which has a steel tube for the prop shaft. There are roller bearings in the tube and it is oil filled with seals either end. A brilliant system that in thirty years of use has never leaked and only needs an annual oil change. If you are serious about doing ocean passages I would recommend your boat meet the New Zealand Category One standard. One of the requirements being a hand operated bilge pump!

[@lotusdolphin]

Lauren, I’m proud of you! You really showed your strength to get things taken care of and not crumble. That takes a lot of strength. You did good! I’m glad Bayner was there to help you. Good moral support too. Wish I had money to send you. Maybe someday. You take care of you sending love from California💜🫶😎🤗🇺🇸⛵️

[@markbernier8434]

Glad to see it work out for you.Time to add an independent high water alarm.

[@bitsurfr46]

I just started watching your channel. Most women in the past have depended on a man to fix things. I want to compliment you on taking the initiative to learn how to do things on your own.

[@dannymarz7572]

A man literally helped her

[@chuckluscomb5824]

Great job getting this sorted and keeping your cool. A PIA for sure. It is odd that the seal was loose like that all at once. Bellows May weaken over time and start to loose contact with the stainless collar but never an abrupt change like that. I HAVE seen where the shaft itself has slid fwd in the coupling and the seal becomes loose. While your in there, check your coupling set screws and make sure she hasn’t moved. Good luck.

[@terry4265]

Here's a tip. I you would cut the floors out all around the engine and put them on hedges with locks. When you need to work on the engine like that you could just open up the floors and have all that workspace you need and could keep a better eye on everything. Just a thought. Great Video. :)

[@conradboss]

Your great 👍 under pressure, and saved your boat. ❤ Sorry about the loss of electrical and other components. 😮

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

Super life skills episode. Awesome job and great support. How fortunate Banner and others were there. So impressed with your knowledge and poise to deal with a tough situation. Keep roaming…

[@youtubeleavemealone]

Thanks for posting this. I've never had a mechanical seal on a sailboat prop shaft. I've always had packing glands or stuffing boxes. It's good to have an idea of how these things work. I'm sure that I'll run into one of these sooner or later. I'm glad to see that you had such a practical approach to dealing with this sort of problem. You're good crew for sure.

[@phillockwood8414]

Terrific episode, two were definitely better than one during this crisis. You were blessed to have help. It didn’t look like bad luck but more like the problem was inevitable given your setup. God bless, you will be much safer than before.

[@maakamakana7007]

as a follow on, glad to see others have said get the electric out of the bilge,, even into a locker so its still hidden away..always keep a spare 12v 30a solar controller , or inverter, and 12v water pump, kept up high in a ceiling locker. ..just because the boat came with the stuff placed where it is when you bought it, doesnt mean its in the right place..this is a learning curve for you

[@juckimal]

Great Video LL. you are always positive and laugh even in tough times. Keep the good stuff coming. Safe Travels.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@garyseven777]

Wow! that was scary!!! So sorry for the problem...good idea to sit down and come up with some emergency checklists that reflect what you've learned. Glad you had help, two hands can only do so much. Get critical functions out of the bilge or setup a backup system. It is tough when you have so many complex systems. You'll figure it out and your friends will help you. Looked like good fishing so there's that. Sea snails look good too! Mmmm...does the Wonderkat like those? Love your boat- she will keep chugging for you. Sounds from the comments that you are getting some modeling gigs- awesome! Looking forward to next week! Thank you 🤗

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you😊 slowly getting everything back in order!

[@garyseven777]

@@laurenlanders 😊