NOTHING'S CHANGED - Except Our Minds | SailAway 298

If there's anything the SAILING LIFE has taught us, it's how to PIVOT. We've made a lot of BIG DECISIONS through the years, but likely none AS BIG as THIS ONE. We can only hope it's the RIGHT decision and plow forward FULL STEAM. Enjoy!! And be sure to SUBSCRIBE for WEEKLY CONTENT EVERY SUNDAY! Cheers!!
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[@diverdoug3]

I think you are all 100% right not going Electric at this time. Getting both engines the same and working will make a huge differance

[@fritz3388]

I am relieved for you to stay with Diesel. An electric engine system could too easily have become a bottomless financial pit. And remember the clouds! I wish you three a Happy New Year!

[@wayneanderson1641]

If the engine is good you have absolutely done the right thing. 😎 I will enjoy watching the upgrade.

[@DougVarble]

10:10 I like the idea of matching engines for spare parts, overall safety 🎉

[@cbthomas9577]

Kudos to you guys! Very smart move staying with continuity on the engines. FYI: everyone who has electric engines is lamenting on the lack of range plus charging problems, stray current st etc. For example the Wynns, the Beadreau’s etc etc, electric dinghy’s suck as well ie Sophisticated Lady. Forget electric propulsion for salt water; it does last long.

[@jeepjeff9131]

Will enjoy watching the voyage on down and even the engine and boat work. That's the sailing life and why we tune in!

[@keithbores4146]

Repower and add big alternators! Add more lithium and enjoy the reliability!

[@douglasrobbie9998]

Congrats on the engine solution, makes a lot of sense. Hope you or Trinidad shop/mechs can also make the starboard engine more reliable. I am beginning to think the simpler engine designs are better- diesel or electric. Doodles lost his new electric powered cat when water intrusion reached the canbus and shut down both engines. You probably know this already, but adding distilled water to a maintenance free bat (not gel, pop out the plugs) and charging at higher voltage (like the scooter charger) for a short time, then regular charge, can de-sulfate bat and give it new life. Scooters- Very useful- Have seen cruisers adapt their scooter so it can haul large items even sheets of plywood and PV panels. Only concern is the safety factor with the lith ion bats- charge outside and only when you are onboard.

[@brucecreswell136]

I am so glad Ya'll are not going electric. Ya'll will be much happier. I have follow Ya'll from the beginning.

[@anyasamuel7666]

Check Water Wings Sailing - they have a Vision 44. Got rid of electric, and put in diesel. Also, Doodles delivery - new boat is a total loss. ✝️⚓️❤️⛵️

[@svZia-Switch51]

100% agree with the second diesel over electric, but then Im not a fan if electric (yet) for a cruising boat. You probably dont remember but I brought our Hylas 46 “Nepenthe” down to Trinidad in 2021 almost immediately after they reopened from COVID. I had her hull painted with Awlgrip and a whole host of other projects and was very happy with the work and prices. Both yards are great but I was at Peakes myself and I like their operation. We will be making our way back down with Zia in the com8ng months andplan to br8ng her down to Trinidad for a bunch of different work. Hope to reconnect down there! Happy New Year! SV Zia😊

[@pmarr98]

So happy you will be getting 2 functional engines soon. Sounds like a good decision I hope it all works out for you

[@MICHAELMEREDITHSR]

"Sometimes it's hard for me to squeeze out the words". "Yeah like squeezing out a big poop". I love it so much skipper! Lauren knows & keeps you on yer toes. Rivers is gonna have you in a headlock by 2033. Between son & wife, your peril is rife. Keep On Truckin' Daddy•O! 🙏🦉 🌊⛵🌊

[@Thealder07]

Have you guys seen what they did on red seas, had 2 nanni engines delivered and installed themselves

[@patrickjohn2990]

Good see you guys are back. I agree with your decision to stick with the diesel engine. Electric has too many issues at this time.

[@bobmeador4465]

Best wishes for your new year. I support your change of heart about electric. Diesel works (your issues with one engine IS an exception) and with a few relatively inexpensive service items a diesel will keep working (mostly). - - Been watching you for a while, keep up the good work with your videos.

[@shades1959]

You guys are a wonderful follow. I enjoy the content and your down to earth approach. I’ve been following your channel/adventures for a while (watched some episodes more than once). I look 👀 forward to the motor replacement and future boat work. I know you’ll make it interesting with your amazing editing and story telling skills. Keep pushing forward guys. Your channel brings many of us a lot of joy. Best Always

[@KiwiSkipper]

Yay ..boat projects. I'll be watching.

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

Five years ago I crewed on Britican and one day we had to get some parts from a chandlery so we took the dingy from Le Phare Bleu to Prickly, the ride to there was nice and calm however when we went back there were 6-8 ft waves and I can tell you that was scary as heck. Trinidad is absolutely the place to be for boat work, friendly skilled people for a very reasonable price.

[@jimduke5545]

Sailing is pivoting… Tack…tack…tack It sounds like the right plan to get y’all to a good place with fewer work-arounds because of the single engine. Glad everyone is feeling better

[@Capfka]

Good to see you guys back on KZbin! I was wondering where you were. Hope you have a great 2025.

[@danknox9986]

Nuts about the electric motor. Btw great editing on this video.

[@rustycomer8502]

Great to hear yall are back amongst the living again! Just make sure to pace yourselves tomorrow while you’re cheering on your Buckeyes 🏈 😎 Believe it or not but I’ll be pulling for them too! (I’m in the camp of “if you can’t beat em - join em”! 👍)

[@nanoceramics2747]

I could be considered a semi tree huger but going diesel is the intelligent way to go. We need those going electric to learn from but considering electric for cruising is just not practical. I look forward to seeing your project . Happy New Year

[@pjc222955]

Thank goodness 🙏 commonsense prevails 🎉

[@janiemcvicker2070]

We have hauled in Trinidad many seasons, we can recommend using Peaks or Power Boats. We also stay at Crews Inn during haulouts, nice place!. Our old girl is a 56 Formosa currently hauled in Grenada Marine. Several years ago we had our teak decks redone in Chagaramas . One love from SV Onward.

[@shonasinger296]

We had this flu in Scotland I started off with a voice loss for 4 days then it took 4 weeks to feel a bit normal . Hope you all feel better soon x

[@MrJoelkamins]

I love my hybrid/electric boat, but I agree with your decision. Nothing can beat 2 matching diesels…. It’s definitely the right decision if you’re still planning on crossing an ocean…. I was also worried about you not having a good generator to charge your batteries….

[@timbotim3]

Have a nice time in Trini. Left Prickly a couple weeks ago. Hope to see you again up island

[@StandardLivingHomestead]

Glad you guys are feeling better. We are just getting over that same sick mess. Look at my buddy Zeke, he’s getting so old now. Great video.

[@larrylegg8245]

You made a good decision regarding diesel vs electric Eric. Diesel, diesel, diesel, is the only way to go. Electric boat workers are not around enough to support the electric motor and save money is nonsense. Even the boat manufacturers haven't worked all the bugs out yet.

[@kevinkurka8020]

Good plan to stay with diesel, especially for cruisers on a budget. Electric Diesel hybrid Would be the better why to go if you can afford it. I haven’t seen a straight electric setup that would replace what a diesel does that’s affordable, at least for now.

[@craigblakeley4731]

100% agree. You are q sailing family. Get that boat back sailing as intended. Merry Christmas

[@diane8885]

Happy New Year to everyone!

[@markbernier8434]

Sounds to me a trip to T&T is a very good plan. Personally, I expect the future of electric drives on yachts to be a pod, sort of like a saildrive that is totally sealed and just has a heavy cable that comes through the hull through a gland.

[@lesleylatham8414]

Exciting news for you guys! Can't wait to see haul out adventures begin! Pivoting is part of boat life, and your great attitude to roll with it makes life sooooo much easier......even enjoyable! Always excited to see a new video from Sailaway. Thanks for sharing!

[@tartansailor]

How about some good news, upgrading the engines is the best approach financially speaking and less time consuming. Electric motors are not the solution for cruisers, their electronic control systems do fail as well. Also, the huge battery bank and solar arrays needed to run them is simply too much hassle. I believe you took the right decision both for the engine upgrade as well as going to Trinidad for the work to be done. Cheers, Richard

[@koehl405]

I hope both you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. thanks

[@Stillboating]

The electric motor sounds great but there’s to many systems that can fail for different reasons. Having a circuit board go rather than a fuel pump I’d choose the fuel pump.

[@sveoti]

We’re looking at a Trinidad for boat work too. Wondering about getting Zeke into Trinidad. I’d heard pups aren’t easy to get brought in.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you guys! So glad you're feeling better. Happy New Year! Be well. ❤

[@turnerdan53]

I did wonder about the electric motor with your current generator as backup. maybe add more solar to make you less reliant on the generator for day to day needs such as water.

[@josephbudd6685]

2025 we will Thrive, Happy Awesome Epic Joy Filled New Year🎉

[@philzail2532]

I've always believed electric for automotive is a niche market. Love the idea for a boat. Y'all need to do what you think is best for you.

[@garybaker6333]

It's only as difficult as you want to make it

[@joeweeks7256]

I'll help with the bottom job too , I have a 30' hunter sail boat now but it would take to long to get there

[@dennisdickinson8337]

My Scooter goes in the shopping cart

[@georgezavatsky4258]

Lovin❤that hat - Go Buckeyes !!!

[@barryholiday8998]

I might have missed this in a previous video but weren’t you planning to sail to the Mediterranean?

[@jeffgrigg917]

Hi Guys love the channel been watching for a looon time andfelt I would comment, Electric moters would be excelent but you would need a big battery bank but it would be worth it if you got regen on the motor so when you arte saling it would charge the batterys

[@johnmagnan759]

Nothing wrong with two diesel engines. Your boat was not designed to be full electric. You can still be relatively green by increasing your battery bank and going almost full solar with a backup generator for the rainy days.

[@dd214veteran]

Semper Gumby life is always a pivot. I was supposed to be in the Bahamas, but I am anchored in Puerto Rico about to head to USVI and the french islands soon. It sucks about the engine, but I do see better options on the horizon for electric.

[@jhonhayes3410]

Trinidad is an excellent choice, the people are friendly and workmanship and facilities amongst the best. I had my vessel painted, new canvas, new cushions and new sails. What part of Ohio are you from? I started from Port Clinton.

[@SVFresh2Salty]

Friends of ours on their cat repowered for $12k , 2 rebuilt diesel engines. Electric really isn’t there yet. You’ll be running a generator all the time and you’ll loose space having to store all those extra batteries. Just get the motors rebuilt , it’s cheaper than new engines and they will be like new.

[@joeweeks7256]

I've been a mechanic for 52 years

[@erichyney6287]

Well, at least your son got a hair cut...😊

[@tresa33469]

❤

[@joeweeks7256]

And I'll sleep in the cockpit

[@tomspiers1658]

Fallen, I’ve been following you guys for a few years now I have a question. I don’t know if you could answer it for me. I’m not about person. I don’t plan to be at my age. I’m getting up there in my years in the Caribbean if you could only go to one islandfly into it see some sites history or whatever and some trails and stuff which island would you pick?

[@AlsinoFerreira]

😎

[@waltervanderboor]

As a lo term liveaboard sailor. We wanted a new cat, and have been talking with builders. electric is great but you spend (in our case) a million dollar to get electric systems. and then. In Asia we have frequent areas with 3-4-6 days no wind. And you need a really big genset to keep up with that. That weight and costs make us believe that diesel is still the best solution. Let alone for an old boat, going electric just does not make any financial sense.

[@helimx]

First couple of minutes watching this, and maybe it's discussed soon. But.... New tat Eric?

[@michaelhulslander3821]

I am so upset when nobody in the car gets my Blues Brothers references.

[@flynnrobinson4314]

Great decision… keep it simple. No one will want to work on a diy system. Oh… and Go Buck! OH…😂

[@NatTate-f7e]

Save what you can of that broken engine for parts.

[@jerrykroskie7782]

smart Man let the rich refine the the latest

[@duames]

I'm very happy for you guys , i think the diesel engine is the right decision.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Sorry if this appears twice. KZbin glitching. Very wise. I would love to go electric. But it’s too costly and impractical at the moment. The engine sounds like a good solution. We will all be electric one day. One day.

[@joeweeks7256]

Pay for a plane ticket and I'll fix the motors for free , you buy the parts

[@gilbertmathis27]

Loren you should let your hair down more often as it frames your face so well as always do things your way

[@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030]

Make sure the new engine has the exact same mounting as the one being replaced.😁💦🛥️