New Upholstery - Only $140! Plus boat repairs, on This Old Boat! E207

We reupholster our fly bridge helm with some ready made cushions, saving a fortune. We repair an air conditioning pump and a broken refrigerator, among other things, after visiting the boat for the first time in 3 months.

[@IanClarkeWorrell]

That T-Shirt! Gave me my first laugh of the day!

[@rjbones62]

I get condensation in my engine room too. My pump area sometimes looks like that.

[@garyw8481]

Tell the truth you guys, you MISSED your boat. And I don't blame you one bit. Repairs are a sign of love for your boat! Great score on the seats!!!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We always miss her when we are away!

[@dcallan812]

I guess it a nice change from working on the boat while it bounces off a coral island in the middle of the night 👍 the seat look great, for the price you cant go wrong really. 2x👍

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We think so as well. We'll see how they hold up.

[@bradwhite6254]

Mystery leak, I can relate. We had one for years only leaked in rough waters. I think it was a anchor locker drain. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video. Maybe the Tesla did all the driving for you.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Fortunately we found it!

[@jwwj30]

I know this is your boat channel Ed, but I would’ve loved to see your 2 month remodel on your apartment in Pennsylvania. The one picture of the kitchen looked great, but I’m sure there’s so much more. Maybe next time, still enjoy watching all your little fix-ups on the boat too.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We did film some of it but didn't think our viewers would be interested.

[@MY_SOLACE]

Roger , out and on to Utopia. 😳

[@rikspector]

Ed, I really enjoyed this episode, you and Lyn area great team! Sometimes, as we age, we all have "mystery" leaks:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@nancycurtis3964]

AC on our 2004 44' sailboat has been a very consistent problem. We have two systems, both of which have been replaced three times in the last seven years. And, you can't (comfortably) have a boat in Florida without AC. Unfortunately, it's $4k to replace. Re the 'fridge, "re-melting" the housing is very ambitious!! Oh, the joys of boat ownership.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It's always something. Then again, there is always something to fix at our land house as well.

[@The_Repair_Shop]

For the motor on that pump, check Grainger, you may be able to get a spare motor for much cheaper than the whole pump. Then you can swap them out and get the old one repaired for spare stock. Motor Technology Inc. In York PA does them.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for the info.

[@johnbruenn8755]

I swear…. AC pumps have a 2 year life expectancy. We’ve owned our boat for 5 years, replaced our AC pump twice now.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It seems that way! We have a spare onboard now.

[@emmadsmith]

Really missing your videos!

[@empresswillis1971]

I think I'm your biggest fan. I love the content and it's all natural. Keep boating and be safe.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for joining us on the journey!

[@josephkordinak1591]

I would get a spare start capacitor for that pump just to keep in the spares.

[@frankmcelroy3792]

It looks like you were driving a Tesla down to Florida. Did you take the autotrain? If not, what was your range between charging stations?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

The Tesla is actually nice for long trips. We have to stop a little more often for charging but we do it at convenient places to get food, etc. It takes about 25 minutes per charge and there are plenty of super charger stations along I95.. The self-steering makes the ride a lot more enjoyable. The range is supposed to be 300 miles, but driving with headlights and air conditioning on knocks it down to about 240 miles.

[@richardowens9061]

What can happen with iron and steel parts in humid environments is condensation. If the metal is colder than the humid air around it, water can condense on it and cause corrosion. That is probably what happened with your air conditioner pump. One thing that can reduce the corrosion is to spray exposed iron and steel parts that do not move with clear Rustoleum paint and keep moving parts lubricated.

[@captainkrunch6372]

It sure is nice having a Sailrite machine, last year whilst zipping the top of bimini on for spring commissioning the whole seam ripped out. Fortunately my house is 20 minutes from marina, rushed home and sewed it up and back and whilst finished installing the second zipper seam ripped out. Fortunately I said self, bring that machine with you just in case😮😂😂😂.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We use it often!

[@MooreFishing-ky3wq]

It’d be worth investing in a dehumidifier for the engine room for when the boat is at the dock .

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We run two of them when we are not at the boat.

[@JoshMonday-s3f]

I just love your videos We’re buying a boat to to the Great Loop we hope to have a drink with you on our journey.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Hope to see you on the water!

[@larrydicenzo3826]

I have to ask as well, a Tesla on a long trip???? Impressive job on the repairs.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

The Tesla is actually nice for long trips. We have to stop a little more often for charging but we do it at convenient places to get food, etc. It takes about 25 minutes per charge. However, the self steering makes the ride a lot more enjoyable.

[@jetlag4754]

Repairs repairs repairs......I have to install a new air conditioning unit on my 2000 SeaRay 340 next spring. The compressor was going bad and would only work on the cooling side. As soon as I tried to switch it over to heat it would trip the circuit breaker. Had an AC tech look at it and diagnosed it as the compressor going "bad" It was drawing a more amps than it should. I guess after 23 years it had done its job.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

23 years is pretty good. Most of ours are original as well.

[@36offshore]

Lot of boat owners are installing LG Split A/C systems lot cheaper lasts lot longer

[@SkylerinAmarillo]

But what about the engine repairs? Did I miss them?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

None needed.

[@captainkrunch6372]

Maybe run a fan in engine room, or a dehumidifier.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We run tow whenever we leave the boat for a length of time.

[@anthonyferrara2222]

Your pretty handy which I guess helps unless your a millionaire!!!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It saves us a fortune!

[@MrInzeo]

You drove the Tesla down to Florida? How was the charging issues?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

The Tesla is actually nice for long trips. We have to stop a little more often for charging but we do it at convenient places to get food, etc. It takes about 25 minutes per charge and there are plenty of super charger stations along I95.. The self-steering makes the ride a lot more enjoyable.

[@MrOpaulo]

Note to self, Dont shut shit off

[@esiebert7625]

There is an annoying beep occurring every 30 seconds, don’t know how you can live with that, drives me crazy 😂

[@jhanick]

Compressors aren't that $$$

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Compressor?

[@MrOpaulo]

LMAO Welcome nto the wonderful world of Hatteress Its a piece of Crap

[@steveale0711]

Starter capacitor inside the hump housing is often the culprit on a non starting electric motor for future reference. We feel like we have to be on our boat nearly full time to keep up with it. Lol. Yesterday on a day trip we found the bilge for the shower/sinks catch basin had quit. Add it to the list. Rodger out.

[@lutherprince9304]

👍🏻🍸🥂

[@Mini-Driver]

Sew Darn good! I couldn't help myself.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

😁😁😁

[@nelsoncontreras2615]

Thank you for the video those seats look very nice. The life of a boat owner.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We agree!

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Great video as always.

[@Captain-TBone]

Hi Ed and Lynn , let me know if you need help when you're boats back in Philly, I would like the experience working on any projects you have coming up......I will be getting one in the future so any experience working on them and learning the systems would be great !.....thanks, Tom (originally from Bristol)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Will do. But we won't be back for several years.

[@Prototheria]

*wakes up in a car* Yo, you guys get roofied again?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

😁😁😁

[@rl8992]

Lynn wondering why wouldn’t you put a reinforcement under the wear spot using the zigzag on the sail right with another piece of canvas vice hand darning.

[@empresswillis1971]

I love that you guys are really a team. One does something and the other does to.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We are lucky that way. What Lyn is good at I am not, and vice versa.