Not So Exotic Boat Life: DIY Projects In Not Unexpected Places | EE 149

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[@CaptainAndHisSiren]

I'm enjoying your stories. My wife and I are just getting started in our series. I like your story telling and video style. Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, I especially liked the Bahamas pig beach episode. We were there a couple years ago.

[@ralfhouston2591]

You should view captain Rick Moore's experience with alternators and a 48 volt system. He is able to fully electrify all boat systems. He is very knowledgeable on matters electrical on boats. He uses a combination of two alternators and extensive solar panels and a wind generator. Exploiting the reduced current of a 48 volt system vs lower voltages (study ohm's law), heat production is greatly reduced. He is able to install a mini-split ac system with the increased available power.

[@webheadusa9377]

I have not seen an episode from Rick for about 2 months. Do you know why? Webhead USA

[@webheadusa9377]

Rick has a new episode that is out today, Saturday 3/23. :¬) Webhead USA

[@jamesdaniel3468]

Hi guys, love your show. Just a little guidance for using an IR thermometer. They all measure an average temperature of a circular area having a diameter of generally 1/10 or 1/12 the distance held away from the surface of interest. That is, if you hold it 4 feet away, you are averaging a temperature of 4”-6” diameter area of engine, not just the alternator. To capture the alternator temperature, you need to be 6” to 12” away from your target. FYI.

[@rustyt5104]

You should seriously look in to putting a automotive fan on the front of your engine to move the air around, I did it on my boat and it worked great. Also they do make fans for the alternator that fit just behind the belt pulley.

[@donaldhoudek2889]

Do you have a fresh air input/exhaust vents in the engine compartment. If so, can you connect a hose to the exhaust vent and put the other end by the alternator, with a small fan to pull the hot air into the vent tube? If you just put a fan blowing on the alternator it is just going to heat up the engine compartment and eventually shut down the alternator and regulator. I you do not have a fresh air vent system in the compartment you may want to add one.

[@randysmith7292]

i see you know about shrink wrap.. consider soldering smaller connectors along with the squeeze trick (ie: dip a hot gob of solder inside the connector with the wire in place and squeeze while it is hot.. reheat the connector with a small iron to ensure a good bond) .. then.. slide an appropriate sized shrink wrap over the whole lot.. find yourself connectors without that preinstalled shrink wrap as it will only get in the way.. given your salty environment.. electrical connections will always be a weak link as salt can; and does, make currents go off in unexpected and not so wonderful directions.. probably not going do more than give your installs a fighting chance tbh.. but i hope it helps.. Much love and Thanks so much for sharing

[@helenhall3705]

This is a comment directed at the previous video. I use a product called Aeromesh beneath the mattress in my caravan. It’s designed to keep air moving underneath the mattress and thus eliminate mould.

[@ivolimbo]

Really interesting project! It’s a pain when you feel you’re just wasting fuel and making noise by using a regular alternator and having the engine at 1300 rpm and almost no charging. With a decent converter to get 110 V, you can now get really rid of the generator, it’s maintenance and everything. Ventilating better than engine bay will be now important, for the alternator, and also the belt which will have more drag. A good point to know now is the higher safest current to inject to the batteries in order to extend their life as much as possible, so you can tune the new charging system to that Well done!

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🎉🎉🎉 You know that when men are sick 😷, it hurts more than when women get sick 😷. It’s just one of those things in life. Jade, you are so wonderful how you treat your man and if I were with you… I’d play sick all the time just to get your ever so loving care Thank you for this incredible video 👏👏🍾. I was just watching some of your first videos from many years ago when you were doing the Bus 🚌. You’ve come a long way since then. Like always… Stay safe and healthy. Blessings from Paso Robles, California, Carlos ❤🙏🍾

[@gordr8024]

The alternator will get hot, your pulling 250 amp from it the winding will have a resistance of 0.05 Ohms, 250 amps x 12 Vac is 3000 watts of power being used @ 250 amps

[@rpbrice]

"Masters of The Air" was Phonomenial! My father was a retired Air Force F4 and A10 pilot. Sadly he passed in December 2022, he would have loved “Masters of the Air”! I watched it for and with him. Planning on rewatching soon!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Slow Horses is epic on AppleTV! Very British and a very different take on the spy story genre. Get well soon EEs!!

[@BobSmith-st1wq]

if you install a smaller pulley on your alternator it will increase the output of the alternator without damaging it.

[@countdownsailing2322]

We really enjoyed this video. We are in the midst of a 40 year refit on our boat and we are going to be installing the same alternator and ARCO Zeus regulator soon.

[@michelleb6409]

Hope Brett gets well soon. The guy you showed on your vlog is promoting the V-Shred program. I been using the carb cycling program for about 7 months and have lost 9 kgs. I found this has been the only program that worked. I get monthly meal plans so I don't have to work out what to eat each day. I also get a monthly gym workout program and coach support. I so enjoy watching your vlogs and the progress on your hardtop.

[@justincase5272]

My "final home" design includes solar power, wind power, solar hot water, and a thermal battery. The goal is to always maintain at least a 30% surplus of energy. Going for a short, sunlit walk when you're sick is just about the best think you can do. Not only do you get the best form of Vitamin D, ever, but you get a bit of exercise, as well. Nothing but bedrest when you're sick is Yes, sugar counteracts getting well! Stick to the good stuff, like chicken noodle soup, celery, carrots, broccoli, beef, fish, leafy green vegetables... The lack of your dogs' excitement is hillarious. Whenever a new product comes with new wires, and they're the same as the old ones, never use the old ones! Always use the new ones! Reason: Wires in areas of vibration can and do wear out. Zeus sounds cool!

[@chipcleveland990]

I'm happy the illness passed quickly. The very first video of yours that I saw was the alternator swap. (I then watched the 'from the beginning' from the playlist.)

[@judywebb8358]

That was fun to watch. Glad it worked out!

[@greglight3745]

Be aware there are side load restrictions for the front carrier bearing on many auxiliary engines, Yanmar is one with published data.

[@terryandhope]

How talented you both are. Lots of knowledge between you! Can’t wait for you to start sailing again. Love the dogs!

[@01dumbfrog]

I don’t see any cooling fan on the new alternator that maybe the reason it overheats.

[@mattsez2879]

You can also drive an alternator with a small wind mill while sailing......................food for thought?

[@roberthardy2013]

If I am feeling crap I lounge around and watch an older funny film, ie Airplane, Life of Brian, Hot Fuzz etc and find they take my mind off things for a while. I have just bought some natural feet type shoes from Hike and they are fantastically comfortable to wear and feel like gloves on my feet.

[@SerbanOprescu]

Love you two. The way you take care of each other is heart warming.

[@walterhiegel3020]

Great I am sure you illness caused this install to be a little harder than it would have been otherwise. Was wondering ow much more efficient the boat will be with this new alternator?

[@ddevil4980]

I like Invasion. It definitely was a little odd at first, but once the second season came out and I finished that, it all made a little more sense. Hope you guys like it.

[@ANGRYCHILD305]

Some alternator pulleys come with a fan built in . Maybe you can weld some fins to ur alternator pulley so it forces air thru the alternator as it spinning . I’m sure it’s going to drop it atleast 200 degrees . Also trying a water cooled alternator might be very beneficial.

[@kensage5947]

I am always impressed with the way Brett can fix things. One smart dude. You guys make a great team.Really enjoy your videos.

[@feaver859]

Can't wait for the Arco alternator. From what I've seen, it runs cooler. Good work on the install.

[@ballomni]

Fresh water Rinse layup and Emergency Bilge Pump. On Starlight 1989 Beneteau Oceanis 350 has a Volvo Penta engine M2003 28hp anyway I was the second owner, so after I purchased the boat I was doing the shakedown cruise and ran the engine for about an hour and the overheated alarm went off , could not find a problem, cutting too the chase lots of growth and calcification of the tubes in the heat exchanger. Had too take the entire unit clean it and put it back, never wanted to do that again figured was not the use rather the extended, layup with saltwater, also the corrosion factor of the elbow, had to replace that. So as a solution I cam up with this manifold I constructed with brass and bronze fittings and ball valves for each connection, from the thru hull , to the manifold, ball on the thru hull and on the manifold did the same at the on end valve to the sea strainer to the engine, next thru hull, pressure fresh water, and at the other end again valve to a run to the bilge. This allows me to turn on the fresh water, backwash the thru hull, then shutoff and run the engine for 2 minutes on fresh water before shutting down the engine for the night or an extended time. It also in the final configuration allows me to bring to bear as an emergency pump, on my main bilge the engine, if there is a major leak in the boat that bilge pumps cannot handle for whatever reason, (lightning strikes) etc. I often use the fresh water system when she is on the hard, and I need to run the engine, like changing oil, etc. I have 100 gallons of water on Starlight, you should see the looks I get in the yard with no hose, on the hard, yet engine running and water from the exhaust and prop shaft running out. In 20 years have not had any overheating issues or had to deal with the heat exchanger or the elbow, which is notorious on Volvos.. Note, this is an easy cheap fix, and can help you on many situations..

[@DoingitWrong]

I love how the dogs were absolutely not moving while you were dragging Brett out of the bed. They know the importance of never giving up prime bed real estate! 😂

[@anthonygrasso8620]

Have you thought about building a permanent fiberglass hardtop. I ask because my previous carver was soft top and I hated it. I downgraded to a 26 foot glacier bay cat with fiberglass hardtop and love it. Love the videos.

[@rustyt5104]

They are making a glass-carbon fiber hard top...

[@davidbroman8391]

The funniest part of Jade trying to lift Brett was the looks of bewilderment from your dogs!

[@amaral.k.5607]

Hi Dear young lovely family ❤, from engineering pov, I think you've better to change building strategy and concept in order to finish your project asap. Therefore, First: you build the Hard Top Second: you build the Aluminum support Rack of the hard top from Aluminum pipes third: you cover the Aluminum pillars pipes with carbon fiber sleeves.

[@Arnaud58]

@25:10 Yep, just like you 2. Diesels thrive under an appropriate workload, and hate running without.👴😁😉🤗

[@JeromeLoman]

If your alternator doesn’t have isolated ground the alternator shunt on negative won’t necessarily capture all amp as some will go through engine ground.

[@drewbear4471]

Thanks for an amazing channel you have built! Thanks for keeping me sane!

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

So fun to watch Jade this episod. -I feel fine. So relieved not getting any germs 🦠yet ! 🤪 She’s a cool girl. Great to see. Brett an inch exhausted. Haha! You’re so cute together. The doggies are so well behaved. They know their master is not on top. Haven’t seen the half of it. Had to write ✍️ What a rock’n roll alternator. Can you use that in a wind turbine? 🛸👽❤

[@mrcool1st949]

Jade, have you been working out? You're looking good! 🎉 Brett has to start stepping up his exercise routine 😂

[@christ.8547]

hope u get to feeling better soon.. many blessings..💙(stay safe!..& Luv u2..💙🫡)

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

So funny watching Dingo and Penny looking at you pulling Bret off the bed 😂😂.

[@gsgill649]

Atticus had installed a high output alternater recently and had that overheat issue. If you can find that episode he installed a fan connected to some flex duct material directed onto the alternater. Problem solved.

[@jimiandersen6962]

That's so nice and wholesome. Like the setup with the projector. We watch shows off a laptop and it's just not the same. Everytime you install something new you need to do a 'drunk model hand' montage or it will fail within 12 months!

[@joebeach7759]

Ghosts-UK is a great series and not incredibly long. The US version is OK, but they always seem to get it right in the UK.

[@blueclue57]

Jade! ..love your silliness and enthusiasm. Brett has said it many times - you are a treasure, your artistry, creativity, enthusiasm, wild ideas and dreams. You thanked your father for your MI, but I thank him (and your mom) for the whole package, the wonderful woman that you are in all your unapologetic honesty and vulnerability.

[@Blackdog1941]

Did Brett ever find out why some of the batteries not charging to full…?

[@mikemoxley9477]

Good question !

[@rainfinger]

Have you considered a 3-D printer for your carbon-fiber enclosure parts?

[@sergiocasali9114]

Hi Brett, I didn't find the alternator model in the Arc Marine website while I found the regulator. Can you tell me which model you used capable of 250a (more&less)? And in generator mode if the batteries were low how does Amperes the alternator is able to produce at idle 1.000 rpm?

[@AmericanMainsail]

Hey guys - great episode! What your concerns/issues with the Balmar alternator regulator?

[@lotusdolphin]

Oh Brett,, I’m sorry to see you. Got the cooties that’s hitting all over the US. And Europe. It stinks. Different variations nonetheless last about two weeks at least. Jade I hope you don’t get sick V Shred👎🏻. Don’t fall for it, Brett. You get it and they just want you to buy more and more and more stuff. Love you guys! Stay well, Brett get better 💜😎🐬🤟🏻⛵️😎🇺🇸

[@vernonmartin500]

Brett may have been sick, but Jade is looking really well

[@JasonWh]

You said dooty

[@bojangles8837]

I am excited about this new regulator. I have the WS500 and my problem with the WakeSpeed is not easy way to program and see what it’s doing over Bluetooth. I do like how integrated the WS500 with Victron’s products, including their system monitors. For example, in a multi-BMS multi-battery Lithionics setup, if one of the BMSs goes offline, the WS500 will know that and automatically adjust its charging profile accordingly. I am skeptical of ARCO's claim that they have all this and more solved on day one, and much more, when one of the smartest engineers in the business Al Thomason of WakeSpeed has a five-year lead on them??

[@wes_tarr]

My wife and I were in Barcelona last weekend and definitely kept one eye out for a random Jade/Brett sighting. Love all your stuff here and at Expedition Engineering!

[@mikesmith7209]

so you are running 40-50HP diesel power to generate only 1.5kw of electric?

[@fidelreino]

DO NOT CHARGE THE LITHIUM BATTERY TOO INTENSLY OR IT WILL DEGRADE

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Hi Bret and Jade. Great seeing you after such a long time. Always a refreshing treat watching your videos. Hope you feel better soon, Bret. Big hugs for Penny and Dingo. 🤗🤗 Good job you are not sick, Jade. Things would be awful if you were both sick. Take care, and thanks for another great video. 🙏😎

[@bearitraeb]

0:46 😮😮😮 who knew your hair was so long. I like it

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Sou inscrito do canal parabéns pelos vídeos assisto aqui do Brasil

[@ExposingReflections]

Great video. Glad you're feeling better.

[@mikemoxley9477]

Brett, could you please give update on the old battle-born battery issue?

[@Day_Tripper39]

Good work - You can never have enough power.

[@allenclark1914]

Love the bloopers,, and as always Jade is giggling and positive.

[@barryk8969]

Sorry to be a smartie pants, but it’s “RPM”. ‘The engine idles at 650 RPM.’ Or ‘ The alternator makes wicked power at different RPMs.’

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Small tip for netflix: Shameless. 11 seasons. Maybe you heard already of it.

[@johngleich1379]

9:48 - what sort of projector do you use? Is it one of those Bluetooth ones that links to your phone? Or something different/more permanent?

[@codegame027]

cool new sponsor; nothing against AG1 or Betterhelp... wayyy more on topic atleast.

[@lolcat9744]

Check out Shogun! It's an amazing series!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Water cooled alternator needed!

[@MyDesertSunshine]

Looking at Bermies, they do have shorts with zipper pockets.

[@jpolish420]

Man, KZbin is doing you guys dirty. There is no choice to change the resolution on the settings. This has been this way for at least the last 4 videos, 16 to 24 hours after you posted the video. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news.

[@nonnayourbsns1001]

How could you be sick of beautiful anchorages and unbelievable waters!!!!

[@rogermace4516]

WoW thats a neat set up............ I want one

[@tealcheif1949]

Aliens lock their doors when they fly past earth.

[@MyDesertSunshine]

Magic chicken soup. Lucky man.

[@californiakayaker]

Well, sorry, but as an electrical (electronics) engineer, and looking at what you have going on with those alternators, I would have to say an alternator mounted set of cooling fins and possibly a dedicated fan might be closer to what you will need with those high currents. But, since these are automotive products and not typically engineered by electronics engineers they dont really understand how SERIOUS you have to get about HEAT. With late model super computers they even use water cooling with fans on the inside of the microprocessor system and the outside (a fan cooled "radiator". Why am I saying this ?? That's a LOT of amps and any resistance anywhere and you produce heat. Plus, your doing all this inside of a High Temp compartment to begin with ! Asking for problems , they haven't quite worked all this out. You need a DEDICATED ALTERNATOR COOLING SYSTEM with TEMP MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY ! If you could measure the alternator temp with a readout and be able to control the number of amps its producing with a controller, that might get you through this without a FIRE. Ok, watching you test and talk about field current and play with fuses, it Sounds Like you don't have a way to measure the field current. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal, but during your start up process it is turning out to be important. Might I recommend a Clamp Meter , decent quality less than $100, will measure that current and much more for you. Big help with testing solar panels for instance. You just wrap the jaws around the wire and it tells you the current flowing and its direction . Sorry if you've already got one but you weren't using it on the field current as a measurement (if there is a wire to the field connection you can clamp on to. ) COOL (HOT) system but I would get yourself a BUNCH of BELTS ! And until you can cool that alternator with some sort of system, consider limiting the amps (can you limit them ?) Emily and Clark might have talked about that because Lithium IO LIPO Batteries will take unlimited amps and even they can overheat. Use that heat gun EVERYWHERE, not just on the alternator. I'd be curious, is that shunt made with nichrome

[@deepdivedelight]

Zinc, lemon, honey, ginger ... what a great mix to boost your stamina.

[@Alexilund]

I just found your channel, it's amazing, been binge watching from the beginning, holy shit, you guys worked so dang hard, I had to skip the episodes where Jade was painting because I was exhausted, (not because it was her) because I was so tired, it was so much hard work that I even couldn't watch it all, but Jade just did it, she painted it all and you guys worked so dang hard, you deserve all good things coming your way, you deserve to be happy and enjoy it all, I know that the hard work doesn't stop, but you know, never forget that it's worth it, have fun, be happy as much as possible, floss your teeth every day, use thise small brushes, get electric brushes, IO 7 or better, because I'm 38, my teeth are shit, ordinary brushes are a pile of dadgum shit, throw them away, keep an eye on those gums, go to a dentist atleast once a year, listen to them, anyway, just be happy everything else you are doing just great, much better than me at your age, you are eating healthy, working hard, you guys are fantastic, keep it up.

[@edwardkay7299]

Ignore the VShred hype! AthleanX is great content from a sports physical therapist who will help you get strong AND protect your body for the long haul. Also, love to see the evolving electrical solutions! Sorry you were sick but looks like you manage beautifully as a couple.

[@vernonmartin500]

I had to look twice at the covid test, first thought it was a pregnancy test😅

[@Sv_SeaDuctress]

Maybe I missed it but I remember awhile back your battle born batteries were not charging equally? Thought maybe one of them may have been bad. Did you ever resolve that, was there an episode explaining how and what you did in conjunction with BB, I recalled you said you were going to contact them.

[@EricHaskins71]

Masters of the air was amazing!!

[@Lighthouse6b]

I just bought car fuses that have a fuse on top that come on if the fuse blows. Easier to find a blown fuse - a little more expensive.

[@AmericanMainsail]

Thanks!

[@maxalot113]

Get better soon! The reason we havnt met any aliens is because the dont believe in humans!

[@TravelonlineWalk]

we dream To explore best of Tenerfie with a boat

[@roberthardy2013]

Don’t forget jade, if you need to move him men have a convenient handle guaranteed to get him moving ! It’s a big toe (of course).

[@jeannine8013]

Loved watching that come together! 🎉

[@qball4822]

Wait. I want to know how 2...4 isolationist contracts a shrimp shrimper

[@marcbarash6045]

Thanks Guys, feel better.

[@IWANVOLLEBREGT]

I would also add a diesl generator

[@chartlanguage]

watch ou t it will melt

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Wow handsome swim suit model 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@renepatterson8589]

I have seen everyone of your videos that I can find. I miss not seeing them. Are you guys OK?

[@stevenrodgers333]

Yes, there are aliens Jade. I'm holding in my hands a book beautifully illustrated & printed Volume 1 Encyclopedia Galactica, portraits of the Star Nations hardcover by Elena Danaan a French contactee, archeologist, author, & international speaker. There are so many out there we are only just beginning to understand.

[@rustyt5104]

What kind of goodies have you had today!

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I love ALL of the series you mentioned!!! Just finishing Constellation.

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Suits is a good series, with 9 seasons.

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[@leonasimmons162]

Glad you solved the problem.

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Another GREAT REAL WORLD CONTENT!