What Just Happened To Our ENGINE?! - Onboard Lifestyle ep. 188

[@larrylegg8245]

Just part of the sailing life. Don't let it bother you. Relax and enjoy Mazatlon and have fun.

[@steveo9408]

Cheers Linh...Happy Happy Birthday!!!!🌮🥂

[@markbenson1948]

Happy Birthday Linh. John 5:24

[@The442nd]

HAPPY NAKED DAY!!!!!!

[@Adogsmate4267]

Teal, I would wire those bolts, even if it's in pairs only. Get yourself a stethoscope for listening to those noise's. Fashion yourself up a stainless probe to pin point hard to locate problem's. A screwdriver to the ear works but you can nearly see with your ears using these handy things.

[@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment]

Happy Birthday, Linh.

[@cnc75adventures49]

Happy birthday Lynn 👍👍

[@davidkisner8332]

life is about attitude, not altitude. these not only great lesions for you, but for Emma. She sees everything, she remembers everything. Happy Happy Birthday Linh.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We completely agree. Thanks David!

[@Malcolmlgrant]

Happy birthday Lihn. All the best for the new year.

[@backthebadge4009]

Happy birthday Linh

[@Lilou34650]

Happy Birthday... Sweety. 🙂

[@johnmaliskey7951]

I hope you got two of everything.... Ya just never know ................................ enjoy

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Looking forward to next weeks video.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Kimberly! It's gonna be a good one!

[@BoatingJourney]

Wow, Wow! There was hardly anything left of that plate! Thank God you were way out to sea when this happened and you found a great local mechanic to help you! On the bright side, you get to hang out and be tourists a bit longer. Good luck! Thanks for another great video!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks guys! Yes, we agree with you about how lucky we were for this to happen as we were on our approach to Mazatlán instead of a more remote area. Hope you're staying warm and dry in Seattle!

[@adz6494]

Happy Birthday Lynn!!!, & Cheers !!!

[@AG4KN]

Happy "Hardened Epoxy birthday", Linh!!!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks John!

[@mikepelz7004]

Happy Birthday Linh🎂.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

I'm going to place a bet that you don't have this problem again. If you tighten the bolts up. I suspect you nailed it and guessed correctly. Someone probably hand tightened the bolts with the intent to come back around to torque them correctly.... and didn't. I had a bulldozer mechanic, came highly recommended, changed out some hydraulic lines under the steel plate floor. He hand tightened the fittings and meant to come back and tighten them the rest of the way. Two hours into running the dozer and I had hydraulic fluid spraying everywhere under the dozer floor, made a heck of a mess and I worked for an hour removing the steel floor panels and reconnecting lines. Oh, and happy belated birthday Linh.

[@blackfootga]

happy birthday!

[@planet-horn-vlog]

Happy birthday

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

Why were the bolts loose? Drunk installer! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG TO YOU LINH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND MANY MORE!!!!!!!! :-)

[@AlA-ok5jh]

Yes bitter sweet. Teal you have that...interest in knowing how things work an you 've filed this fix in your head. Happy birthday Linh ...my birthday in Jan. also.

[@rfdinesen4027]

So glad you found the problem and it is fixable. Happy Birthday Lihn! Oh, and by the way, you are always welcome to come and have a cleaning frenzy on my boat!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Lol, I do love to clean our boat!

[@thetruthasanamerican1249]

havin turned wrenches for 50 plus years, concealed bolts like that should have a fold over locking tab on them check them out they work

[@markfreeman7264]

1st and most importantly!!! Happy Birthday Linh!!!!🎊🎉🎁🎂. I say if cleaning the boat makes her feel better, let her !! Great job on the engine work. Enjoy your time at port!!!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Yes! Thank you!

[@BrianRhodes9763]

The job isn't complete until there is at least one busted knuckle....hahahaha Great Video Teal and Linh, and happy Birthday Linh.

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

Happy Birthday from Jersey UK

[@scottjones5221]

Glad you were able to get the problem figured out and fixed, HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@whitecaps775]

Sure do hope the bolt holes and threads didn't get wobbled out enough to make the new bolt connection weak. Happy Birthday

[@OnboardLifestyle]

That was our concern as well. You will see us address this on Friday's video.

[@ks4io]

happy b-day

[@Bill23799]

Happy Birthday Linh.

[@TonyK3130]

Change of plan worked out for the best.

[@stevehammond7485]

Happy Birthday to Lihn! You're a luck man Teal! That girl loves to clean. Perfect pair, you two. Thanks for sharing.

[@daveamies5031]

I suspect it's more she like my wife and loves the result of the cleaning rather than the cleaning itself..... it can be a curse, or at least annoying when they go overboard with cleaning as though it was the most important thing in the world.

[@stephensimpson5283]

A great way to secure those bolts so they will never back out is LOCKWIRE. You can get a small jig from aircraft spruce, drill small holes in the heads of the bolts and lockwire them together. They will never move. Aviation does it for a reason. Happy Birthday Linh!!!

[@captainjackkay3132]

Happy Birthday 25 years old and lovely

[@osbornebay944]

Drinking coffee and eating fruit salad, watching your high and lows, nothing more enjoyable than just watching, yet wish l could help. My small Isuzu deiseal in excavator with 5500 hours has blow by and black smoke at start. After a jug of Engine Restore, now runs like a top gun......

[@barrystone2122]

Otherwise you have to hurry up and wait some more in layman's terms LOL. Can't wait for the next one.

[@osbornebay944]

Happy Birthday Lyne, your smile is gold....

[@paulvlug812]

In boating world this is an easy cheap fix👍

[@dalltm]

I had an SD25 do the same thing. I found out a service bulletin was released in 2017 for the replacement of the bolts and to use 2 different washers under each bolt. I did not receive the bulletin since I didn’t install the SDs.

[@oakleyjack7600]

So Teal treated you to Sail drive Wellington for your birthday with a 10w30 marinade. Happy Birthday 🎁

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Lol, he sure did! I'm a lucky girl.

[@rickemmet1104]

That wasn't the birthday present linh was hoping for! But, it is very good that this happened in the right place to get it fixed. Couple of things to note: one Teal was very calm about the situation (this is a big challenge for most of us - especially men) and two, Patrick seemed like a great guy - exactly the type of guy you'd want to find for this problem - and that's a big deal. Others have commented on how much they learned from mechanics like Patrick, and this is how you have to approach the situation as an owner. John Barry (the previous owner of Avalanche) was interviewed onboard his Hammerhead 54 and he talked about having engine problems on several boats he had owned. He too said that he would ALWAYS work along side the mechanic because you learn so much. And who knows when you'll need that experience? You could be 1,000 miles offshore when the same situation occurs again. Thanks for posting this as it's a great example of how to deal with this type of adversity!

[@barrystone2122]

That's a heck of a loose bolt. LOL and sweetheart patience-is-a-virtue that Cruisers truly appreciate.!😁🏗

[@pinktiger9705]

TLC for the engine. Teal's Love & Care

[@jackhanaway8367]

Pull those Yanmars and put in Ocean Volt motors. Call that Linh's birthday present! LOL!

[@bobuncle8704]

Happy Birthday Linh. Hope you enjoy your week relaxing waiting for parts

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I hope so too! Thank you!

[@Bill23799]

Hey Teal. You all deserved an easy fix this time. Just a reminder, don't forget to replace that container of " Barnacle Blaster " you gave away to help a fellow traveler. With all the time you will be staying in marinas your heat exchangers my be getting gunked up again.

[@kingposeidon9362]

Barnacle Buster?

[@Bill23799]

@@kingposeidon9362 Thanks, I meant to say Barnacle Blaster.

[@DuffyF56]

A Pessimist is NEVER disappointed. I agree...check the other engine and order a second set of parts even if they only end up being spares.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We are due this next year to replacing both bladdars. At that time, we will be breaking down the engines and inspecting them.

[@DuffyF56]

@@OnboardLifestyle Your boat your choice but still order the parts as ready spares at least.

[@stevedunford7632]

Knowing as much as you can about the workings of your boat is very important. Also being able to think through a problem. I remember reports of a lady lone ocean racer whose boat had to run the engine every few days to charge batteries for all the navigation and comms. Equipment. The starter motor failed. She stripped it down but it needed parts so she was back to thinking through the problem. She rigged a number of pulley blocks through the cabin from on deck down to the engine. She wrapped a rope around the front pulley of the engine passing it through the pulley blocks and up on deck. The rope was then tied to the boom. To start the engine simply let the main sheet fly and let sail power whip start the engine.

[@gfroese4799]

Really makes you wish for better access . Just think , one day a injector nozzle starts dripping and the engine sounds like a piston is going to come out the side . Whoooeee life is good . Keep on sailing .

[@squigles_uk]

Belated ‘Happy Birthday’ my colonial cousin. Hope the Captain & deck hand made it a special day 🎂🎉🍺

[@tonnierooker5374]

Happy birthday to you linh I hope you had a nice day.🌺🌺🎉🎊🎉🎊🎁🎁

[@deanjollow2892]

Happy 19th bday

[@mikemoxley9477]

Another SUPER video, loves the boat clean

[@Cubamara]

Marina Del Rey docked, winterized, and developing some very bad habits I blame on spending a winter in Las Vegas. Was beginning to think you were just not showing the hardships encountered in doing what you are doing. Diesel engines, and mechanical are my forte. Electrical has always been my nemesis. Getting stuck in Mazatlán for a week = Nice! Getting stuck in Acapulco for a week = Somewhat less nice.

[@carolgale2590]

Happy Birthday!

[@kenvangoe9358]

Really hard to imagine but mechanical breakdowns happen to the best of us Teal even brand new motors and components you just hope you have checked everything possible and the good thing is you can get it fixed and probably even better and don't forget the loctite. Linh makes it look easy washing the boat down and I can't stand to wash the siding on the house by myself especially the places about twenty feet up. Enjoy the stay in Mazatlan even though it was supposed to be a short stay but go ahead and make the best of it. Make sure Emma takes in as much as possible and maybe some narrating. Be careful and stay safe God love ya 💓 you guys.

[@wanabesailer9599]

Happy Birthday Linh. Teal, dont feel dismayed, I'm a senior mechanic on a Drillship. Bolts loosen up sometimes due to high pith vibrations, not properly tightened and sometimes using the wrong washers. Look at getting Norlock washers.....it will NEVER loosen up by itself again.....ever ;)

[@jerrybarrett6376]

Happy birthday to a super star wife, mom and chef👩‍🍳 . Enjoy the time off after the during the parts wait. You deserve some down time. Teach Captain Teal some cooking skills, and include Emma. Have fun! 🐻🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertbosman5398]

Congratulations Linn

[@larryguy7160]

Owning a boat is a ' never ending education ' in repair but, so glad it can be repairable.....safe travels and Happy Birthday Linh...

[@John-lc9jh]

Happy birthday Linh. SV Basik is my favorite family sailing crew.

[@tonydegreef764]

Happy birthday Linh hope you have a great day 🎉

[@rickwilson3032]

I love that you worked with the mechanic! I've learned so much over the years from kind professionals that take the time to explain and share their knowledge. You found a good one! Happy Birthday!

[@englishmaninfrance661]

2 minutes into the video , I 'm thinking that engine sounds like it's running a bearing . Teal , it's ALWAYS the last bolt that is the hardest . But I'm glad I was wrong , and it's the saildrive / engine joint . A relatively easy fix .

[@jonhansen100]

Happy Belated Birthday Linh !

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Jon!

[@2011mendo]

Don't forget to play tour guide, and show us why a trip to Mazatlan should be in our future... Great work on the clean up. It makes a real difference in your mindthought. Hate to say it, but, a quick checkout of the starboard side, might not be a bad idea... Especially if the same folks did both engine installs... Make sure the use of locknuts or loctite, is used on your install!!!

[@gmcjetpilot]

*Linh HAPPY BIRTHDAY. You look beautiful for 30 yo.. seriously.* 😍 So glad the engine issue is identified and the fix is straight forward. 🤞 Perfect place to discover the issue. Teal you da man again, and no doubt in the future you can fix this easy peasy. 👍 Word of the day (Besides Happy Birthday Linh) is LocTite. Order Red (permeant) or Blue (removable) will work; just make sure you *torque them to proper spec for bolt in case type (aluminum/cast iron) Not too much or you may strip the case, and consider use locking washer. Get a tap and chase the threads and clean it out with solvent.*

[@haydenwatson7987]

It is good that you are attuned to the sounds and feel of your boat so that you found that before it became more catastrophic. You mentioned that the saildrives were installed 15 years ago. I think that Yanmar recommends changing the bladders out every 5 years and that is a really big hole in the bottom of the boat if anything happens to it. I think that they have the year of manufacture stamped onto the seal for reference.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We are due this next year to replacing both bladdars. At that time, we will be breaking down the engines and inspecting them.

[@dave.willard]

You guys are ahead of the curve simply because you are observant and use your senses; sound and feel in this case. I watch a lot of boat videos from different channels and sometimes when they have a problem I wonder how they could have not observed something prior to the emergency. Good job guys, showing exactly what frame of mind is needed for safe cruising.

[@philscott7949]

Agree. How many people own a smelly vacuum cleaner which barely works because they never bothered to take care of it.

[@timford6019]

Happy 25th birthday Linh! Kudos to Teal for recognizing the differences in the way the engine was running before something more catastrophic happened. Order the parts for the other engine just in case.

[@daveamies5031]

You're making accusations against Teal? 🤣(a few episodes ago Emma turned 13!)

[@codeasap]

i would think alot of power to control of a large craft

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

40 yrs as a bucklenuster tells me that improper assembly is the cause of the 'failure'. May be time to inspect the other side.

[@antiquesrestoration]

Happy Birthday, Linh. Wish you all the best girl.🌹🌹🌹

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Greg!

[@jorgemonserrate7070]

I would check the other engine while waiting for the parts, Teal. Maybe even order another set for “critical spares.” 👍🏽

[@mazdarx7887]

They may have opened up a bag of worms for Yanmar like the Lagoon 450 bulkheads

[@daveamies5031]

I agree, I would want to do at least an inspection on the other engine while waiting for the parts, if you crack it open and see loose bolts you may have saved yourself buying new bolts 🤞🏻if worst case and bolts are out, you know how to fix it, and you just wait another week for parts but at least you've caught it , and best case all the bolts are tight nothing to worry.

[@JibeTalking]

Teal, awesome job! Your self reliance is certainly your strength. You are certainly tuned into the boat and know when things don't sound right, that is so key to discovering problems. I hope I can be that observant and really be alerted to bad sounds... I hope I get to meet you guys on the water someday. Just spent last week at Catalina Island doing my ASA 103, 104, and 114 classes. I am stoked to start this adventure...

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I appreciate that! Looking forward to meeting you on the water some day!

[@osbornebay944]

I just worked on a blow up Polaris Scrembler 400. Major failure caused by internal water pump leak, a small bearing busted, made a hole on counter balancer housing, while steel shreds damaging all gears and bearings. Yet, still rebuildable....

[@wjb2]

Teal, I would take the time to check the other one, coming from an engineering background something is badly wrong with the assembly process . fair winds & following seas.

[@dave.willard]

Totally agree. You guys were lucky that this happened on a nice day with a well equipped marina at your disposal. Most problems on a boat are not as polite to the captain.

[@PirateClipper]

Happy Birthday!!!! 😎🎣🎣🎣

[@joelthompson2696]

Happy birthday, Teal should order you another one of those parts with new bolts for your bday.

[@Tigersmundo]

*Great job guys stay safe to enjoy Maz's great meals and places to visit. Teal your right learning curve and confidence on your Yanmar motors went up 100 folds only way to do it is dig in.*

[@allanpierce4675]

So glad there were some positive sides to this problem teal . You gained a ton of confidence... Your decision to go the direction you did to matzalan was perfect timing... And celebrating Linhs birthday there with a peace of mind I'm sure made her birthday all that more special to you, cause linh is very special ... Happy 😊😊😊 birthday Linh .

[@bobearnest7974]

Simple! Your idea of Simple and mine are quite different. pulling an engine no matter how far look's somewhat difficult and a bloody finger does confirm that I think. Good Job though, I do enjoy you working on the mechanical aspects of your boat. Leah, I can't believe you had to work on your birthday but I guess that's boat life. Happy birthday again. Emma good job helping mom and Compass is looking good. Safe travels!!

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

Her name is Linh. 🙂

[@HopeOfJoe]

Ahhhhh, saildrive issues. Seems to be yet another learning experience and, perhaps, the move to shaft drive. Has its own issues, yet seems to be much less. Best wishes,and for sure, if it can be figured out and fixed,Captain Tall is T. H. E. man ‼️✨🌊💨⛵️🏝👙🌞✨

[@jerrysmith3515]

I agree with some of the other people. More spare parts. You never know when you might be out of touch and need the extra parts. Good luck and be safe.

[@patrickconway5542]

Happy belated birthday young lady

[@donwhitehead4587]

First….a very happy birthday to our Renaissance Lady Linh! Second……following 5 sailing channels, want to guess a common theme in all of them? Yes, you are correct. Stuff breaks! But you folks are handling it with grace and style.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Sheesh engine troubles.. not good.. watching now!! 👀👀👍👍

[@gregorskiff]

I think everyone on board should be feeling fortunate that it happened there and then, these things are going to happen. I see what appear to be temperature senders near the thermostat housings, on both engines there is no wiring connected. Are there temp senders elsewhere? Good luck with the repairs and ask your mechanic about what spare parts you should have on board.

[@karlfair]

Hope you had a great birthday Linh!

[@lionelmaxim306]

Happy Birthday Linh may you celebrate many more, so I can watch many more video's of my favorite family on the water.❤🙂

[@justicebdone]

Sushi, learning about your engine, and a birthday 🎂 🥳 celebration... WOOT WOOT!!!

[@brucebjornson3103]

As previously said many times, safety wire your new bolts. If no holes in the bolt heads then droll them in. Also best to check the other engine too. Thus will stop anytime like this from happening again. 25 years Naval Aviation Electrician experience😎

[@zacharyschweter6466]

love repair time!

[@ronnchase4872]

Happy Birthday-Week Linh 27 looks good on ya!

[@raymondthomas8080]

While doing a job, if you are giving blood - it really means you are donating your DNA to the project. Just another facet of loving what you are doing!

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys Lucky I didn’t do a lot more damage I would think you would have to use Loctite on those bolts And they had spring washes sounds a little crazy maybe it wasn’t put in properly in the first place Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We agree. It could have been a lot worse. The consensus is it wasn't torqued to the correct foot pounds and somehow over time, loosened up.

[@davidtribuna5083]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! as a former diesel truck mechanic,,pretty easy fix except no way i would fir in that space.....goodlucl and safe travels from cape cod

[@pvillehick67]

Zatara had the same Yanmar failure.

[@robinhoward9113]

Happy Birthday. safe travel