Its Seafair time! Boat Projects & Fighter Jets. Onboard Lifestyle ep.24

[@ferrumequus88]

I like the smirk you have when you say.... "I need to go the Marine Store" ...

[@TRabbit1970]

My two most favorite things. Aircraft, and boats. Mmmmmmmm.

[@patrickscarr]

Teal, you are the master of boat DIY! The saying, "The money is in the detail," was written about you! Linh, you are so pretty! This channel has everything! Love it! More Compass!

[@AdventureOtaku]

That staggered cut is really smart. You do amazing work.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@HoffmeisterArt]

Well done!! you sir. are an inspiration to us all. My husband is baffled by your work. We can't say thank you enough for sharing with us your remarkable skills!!!

[@jacksonms212]

I'm shocked at how fast this project came together ... I really did not see this happening this fast ... nice work

[@OnboardLifestyle]

...fast...fast...just ask Linh and Emma how fast this 8 year refit has felt! Thanks for watching Shawn!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Over-The-Top, Teal !! And thank you, Emma, for his support !!!!!

[@marceld6061]

Heard in every episode: "I need to run to the marine store again..." One thing that came to mind for me- I would put some dielectric grease in the unused connectors and cover them with electrical tape. I would hate to find that you want to use them at some point in the future and they are corroded from being exposed.

[@timothybain4030]

Your a genius mate. Now I really want a catamaran to refit. I really love what you've accomplished. Thanks so much!

[@blakstar64]

Staggering your cuts on your control cables........What an awesome idea for any multi-wire lengthening application. Gonna remember that one.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

I am so glad you did this episode Teal, I have this all ahead of me and watching your approach is so valuable for me. Thanks Buddy.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Anytime Ross! Thanks for watching. Just caught your last episode. Linh as so jealous you guys were swimming with whale sharks. On our bucket list. Keep them coming!

[@westonbadke5434]

Must be SeaFest!! Great times!

[@andrewdawson4753]

and by the way i love your attention to detail and your catamaran and family are both awesome. i may have missed you crimping the wire.

[@clayz1]

I’ve been to that marine store dozens of time for boat hardware for home use etc. Rope, pulleys, lamps. Love browsing.

[@thomasholleran9951]

Just love your wife cooking and your boat project.

[@cliffcraig5594]

Glad they are on our side.

[@bretth5012]

Great video! Can’t wait to see those engines start up!

[@Bill23799]

How cool that you get your own personal Air Show from the US Navy Blue Angels. They must be fans of your channel because they fly directly over SV BASIC .

[@scottmcphail1787]

This is the Trifecta of sailing sites: boat repair, cooking, and cocktail making! You guys rock. Can't wait for your next episode.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Scott...you just made our day!

[@Thomas_Speck]

Your Family is somewhat inspiring! Everyone is involved, always shown respect and Love. Great work!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Thomas!

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Love the plan ahead plan..I've rewired several Trailers over the years as an Owner Operator, never had issues with wiring as they were done the same way, old school splicing and it never failed..Being a step ahead always pays off..Thanks Teal for the patience you guy's deliver in your Refit of that Beautiful Cat. May the Winds be there as needed and the Waters be calmer !!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Barton!

[@trumpetmano]

My daughter who lives in Bellevue, hasn't seen the Blue Angels before and she called me freaking out...Nice that you guys had front row seats...

[@OnboardLifestyle]

There is nothing like it...so thrilling!

[@alanduffy7993]

Another informative video, thanks. Neat trick with the staggered connectors.

[@mickvr9361]

Great job again Teal, the other advantage of a tapered splice that you didn't cover is that not only does it mean you don't get a bunch of connectors creating an ugly knob in your wiring harness but it also helps mitigate mechanical stress that is inherent when adding a solid joint to a flexible wire. The surrounding wires to each join help stabilize that join when you finally tape them back into a harness. Phillip Ivey... Teal didn't make a straight cut to the wiring loom, each wire was cut a couple of inches from the last cut, thus staggering the joins. The loom additions were all the same length, so when Teal made the joins on the cable end of the addition, they are staggered. When he did the joins to the connector end of the additions, they match with the original staggered cut he made in the loom.

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

I like someone with OCD like myself. The only thing I would have done different is soldering the connections instead of butt connectors then silicon grease with shrink tubing of at least six inches, three inches on each side of the connectors and at sea they will never fail. I have been sailing world wide for over forty years and have seen butt connection failures because of corrosion without silicon grease and soldering. You have an acute attention to detail, I salute your excellent efforts.

[@HopeOfJoe]

11 secs in and we see our national security jets overhead. Freakin awesome !!😊🆗✅✴️✨🥂⛵️⚓️🚣✨

[@OnboardLifestyle]

You should have felt the boat rumble...so cool!

[@Expendible1971]

Another suggestion, I am a big fan of dielectric grease around ANY electrical connection especially in a salt rich environment. It is not for me to tell you how to make your connections uninvited, but after a couple of decades of dealing with electrics and electronics in a marine environment, I have found that corrosion will find its way most anywhere, and the more you guard against it, the better. I would fill all connectors with dielectric grease before closing/crimping them, and wrap them securely 2 to 3 inches either side (if possible) with PVC tape after. Any unused connectors like you found in your new bridles, I would fill and wrap them as well, cheap insurance. Have only just recently discovered your channel, you are doing good work, keep it up.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Sound advice...thanks for watching!

[@peterinthegong9437]

Hi, good job. Assume you have waterproofed that spare multi pin connector for future use. Salt air gets in everywhere as I’m sure u know. Thanks for your videos .

[@lailgrant5904]

Love the disco floor. Great explanation on tapered cable splice.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I catch myself in a trance staring into it...it' hypnotic!

[@kcaskmelater5079]

This is just a suggestion but I was a navy submariner and a merchant marine chief engineer and any time we had to connect components with plugs even water proof/resistant types we always used dielectric grease it really helps to prevent corrosion of the connectors especially in a salt water environment, just a suggestion, keep up the great work the boat is looking great

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Sound advice.

[@karlfair]

I love jet noise!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We sure miss seeing the Blue Angels fly overhead.

[@triroo107]

Nice splice job💪

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Great job again m8, and good tip on the staggered connections 👍-up.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks TDG!

[@mikebiron7339]

you sir, are very good with fabrication and the resto of this boat. Don't be fooled that you aren't a "pro". I am a pro, and I'd be lucky to find someone with attention to detail like you. Great job on your projects! p.s. you remind me of Adam Savage, just a little. LOL Keep up the great work, and those of us who are in the repair and fabrication industries do watch!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I keep getting the "Adam Savage" comment. I have not followed his work...he must be fascinating! :)

[@marceld6061]

@@OnboardLifestyle , That's just a 'Myth'. 🤓

[@bocamax]

Now that's an intro. And of course the video was really great too as has become the expectation on this channel. Well done.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks for the comment. I'll be honest, I went to bed after reading this and woke up with a big smile because of it...thank you for that!

[@jenwilko1692]

What a team !!! 👍👍👍

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Jen...team basik is the best!

[@Bill23799]

Teal's picture was up on the wall in the " Marine Supply Store " for Customer of the Month.

[@dnnsmrgn]

When I have wires that have a lot of play in a butt connector I put a ferrel on the end and then put in butt connector makes a nice tight fit the whole length.

[@rcrogers6]

For true waterproof connections, you need adhesive lined butt connectors. The store should have told you that.

[@petersimmons3978]

Hi crew, Greetings from the 🇬🇧UK🇬🇧 again,Awesome to see the Blue Angles very precise!! Just like your work on the "Cat" Teal, after Sunday's Bread making& tipple !!,(Delicious), it was back to work for the crew!,As most of us would agree any electrical work sends shivers down the spine ,not every bodies favourite job!! You though Teal just take it in your stride,( is your profession an electrical engineer ?), you just keep ticking those jobs off one by one and soon hopefully they will all be done then it's the Open Seas for all of you which we all can't wait for. Take care crew and stay safe, here's to the next one, cheers!!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Peter!

[@petersimmons3978]

You are most welcome💖

[@michaelch5060]

Excellent work! Looks great

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks Michael!

[@jimsbarg]

Can't believe you did not tin the wires first tear it apart and do it over lol

[@whotknots]

Maybe that extra connector on your loom was for the internal nav station?

[@AlsinoFerreira]

great job dude

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@AlinaPlesea1978]

da gozo verte trabajar ...eres muy bueno..un saludo desde murcia españa

[@niccat7051]

Sweet 👍

[@clayfarnet970]

Wait, you haven't polished the fuel or...what have you been doing, playing in the aisles at the marine store? :) That marine store is going to miss you when shove off. Is there anything you can't do? Looking good, great job!

[@richardblackwell874]

Well, I'm jealous. I've never had cable gnomes as good-looking as yours.......

[@OnboardLifestyle]

"cable gnomes"...too funny!

[@glenpeters955]

I am so enjoying watching this 'project' get closer and closer to completion, I can only imagine how you are feeling. Question, at 18:07 you can see a hole that looks as though it is open to the sea, what is this hole for or is it going to be filled ???? cheers for now

[@OnboardLifestyle]

The hole is by design. That is the propane locker drain to let any LPG fumes clear out safely.

[@majesticmark6054]

What??? you did not match the colors of each wire in the harness. lol Another great episode! Cheers

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Don't think for a second that I did not contemplate that...to funny!

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Also good job well done

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks David!

[@Bill23799]

Hey Teal of the past. I don't want to sound like one of those " Safety Sallies " ( I think Safety Comes Third ) but shouldn't that propane tank be in some kind of cradle to keep it from banging around in there during rough sea?

[@mikesawyer9209]

Great tip on the 16 gauge wire! Random thought - On a racing yacht, I think Linh would be way better than you, Teal, in the 'sewer'...she made the wire pulling look easy!!! As usual an awesome finished project!!!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks for that Mike! Linh knew it was a compliment but was slightly taken back that her name and the word "sewer" were in the same sentence. :)

[@mikesawyer9209]

I agree! Not a great job description...

[@charlesgwyn8211]

always fill the car up first with gas before starting projects thats what the man at lowes told me when i went to do a plumbing project lol

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Ha ha!

[@blaxtarr]

Hi Teal, I curious about the wire harness. I understand the staggered approach and cannot argue the merits of the plan. I am just also curious about your thoughts on creating a jumper harness with the proper plugs to extend the harness the necessary length. I have done this with automobiles , would there be any negatives in a marine environment?

[@lkm5462]

A couple questions . Is the gas bottle secured? Wouldn’t the area along the birth ( where the cables were run) be a great storage area if you had an exterior hatchway . Maybe long enough for two shelves for paddle boards? Nice vid

[@OnboardLifestyle]

The gas bottle is not secured. We will be doing a considerable amount of work in the propane locker before we leave the dock. We will be adding multiple exterior hatches along that run for access and light storage. The problem I have with having to much storage is that you tend to fill it. It's real easy to load up a cruising multihull and push your waterline creating poor performance and unsafe conditions. With that being said, yes, we will still use this area for additional storage but be cautious when provisioning. Thanks for the questions.

[@hammershigh]

You should own a soldering iron and some shrink tube. Doesn't add to the thickness of the wire.

[@lkm5462]

You might want to consider using naalox.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Did you concider attaching a new messenger with the cable? One never knows, could be useful... Coming along nicely...

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Done and done...I have messengers all over the boat and I will leave them in place forever. You are so correct, you never know when you will need to pull another wire, propane line, water hose, or cable. Thanks for watching!

[@R.E.HILL_]

Onboard Lifestyle sure, I just didn't see you attach a new messenger to the engine display/control cable...

[@OnboardLifestyle]

You didn't...there is two 3" chases and I have the messenger tucked in there.

[@deibertmichael]

Hope you get a Contractors discount!

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We do....but it still hurts! $$$

[@FlyingNandoSV]

Have to warn you - no nice way of saying this The connections on your harness extensions WILL give you problems Even though it has heatshrink over the connections, sea air will get in there, as sure you will know that sea air will get in everywhere The right way of doing those wire joints, is solder every connection and heatshrink Yes the soldering is a lot of extra work, however well worth the extra effort Agree with the way that you have stagered the joint Hope this is recieved in the good spirit in witch it is meant

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I agree that solder makes a great connection but I also think that modern marine connectors, used with the right crimping tools, can be a reliable alternative. I do have a twenty year history using these connectors with only 1 failure (which was quickly fixed in a matter of minutes) so I feel very comfortable with my install. Of course I receive any suggestions with good spirits..I learn new things every day and welcome constructive insight.

[@rcrogers6]

Butyl tape to bed and seal the Yanmar panels?

[@tombarker3608]

I was thinking about the keys. But as organized as you have been they are in a safe place. Like one of the shoes maybe. LOL So how many miles driven to the marine store?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Luckily the marine store is only 2 minutes by car, 10 minutes by dinghy, and 20 minutes by foot away.

[@ubbeus]

Onboard Lifestyle ...and the keys are by the engine filters. We all know that. ;)

[@andrewdawson4753]

i noticed while connecting your panels after plugging in the two harnesses on left panel i didnt notice you crimp the single wire. just a heads up.

[@OnboardLifestyle]

That is a actually a single plug that is designed that way...thanks for keeping your eyes open!

[@JoeTheLion60]

Nice work - I love instruments and guages - can't wait till you turn the keys either PS Do you guys live on board or do you also have a home/apartment?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We have been onboard for the last 2 years of the refit.

[@thordehr]

Extra plugs are for engine sensor feeds to a more complete engine panel? Temps, pressures, etc?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

Thanks for that!

[@br5498]

Need to get a Ryobi 18v fan for working in the tunnel...lol..

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I have one but was using it to cool my computer during a video upload...I need to get another!

[@br5498]

@@OnboardLifestyle , just bought one myself and the 6ah battery the thing runs forever on it

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I bought the 2 pack on sale for $99 and got a free tool at HD last year and love them!

[@chuckadams8005]

and running your engine controls, spliced, through the same compartment as your Propane Bottle - causes you no concern?

[@jamacamecrazy5393]

I cannot believe you didnt solder and use heat shink tubing to make up your wire connection..

[@csranch2000]

What brand of crimpimg tool were you using on your wiring harness?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

I have had that tool for almost 20 years and the name has since worn off...if I look close and use a little imagination I can make out the word "Continental" if that is any use to you.

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Maybe consider using waterpoof Deutch connectors instead of butt connectors.

[@RPMoore55]

Or you could check these out. Waterproof, heat shrink for smaller overall size, soldered for good connection. These are similar to what Mercedes Benz requires for making repairs requiring splicing wires together. www.amazon.com/Shrink-Solder-Sleeve-Crimpless-Connectors/dp/B01M1032A7

[@blushihtzu]

Hello Teal, which focal length do you use to record your vidoes?

[@OnboardLifestyle]

We are using Gopro cameras (Res 1920x1080, AR 16:9, FS @ 60) for our videos currently but plan to upgrade our equipment as our channel grows.

[@cliffcraig5594]

next time pull another messenger thru

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

How not cut and solder on with heat shrink wrap

[@jimlofts5433]

scott said it all - ok youtubey bank time to pay up Ka chingy's

[@rbhaskin]

You have the oddest look on your face when (darnit) you have to back to the marine store (playland for you)

[@OnboardLifestyle]

It's a love/hate relationship I have with the marine store...if you know what I mean! $$$

[@rnbspowa7of69]

Living in Seattle why don’t you have a reusable grocery bag?

[@bobfox321]

Hey Teal, you and the ladies are certainly doing an outstanding job on your cat. I know that you have probably seen the SV Delos crew on the rewiring of their onboard navigation system into a wired and wireless hub. They are able in integrate the old and new technology to save money. One byproduct of their work is the elimination of yards of wire. However, just in caseyou have not seen it, here is the link. If you are at all interested make sure you watch every minute. Tons of invaluable information and they do provide the all important links to specific products. Please do tell me if find their work valuable. Keep up the good family work. Stay safe and we love watching your meticulous work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHu4hKWYgLhkY6M

[@williamwallace176]

Imagine how much faster it would be to push in the wires and then just heat them with your heat gun....You would have a soldered and sealed connection...Check out YT: Haisstronics Solder and seal butt connecters...For added protection against salt water you might want to add a longer heat shrink over the butt connection.

[@denzildon9202]

Remove the propane bottle out of that space you know better I am sure. Do it now!

[@nickviner1225]

You might think she looks like a snake but........she is a beautiful snake.

[@lkm5462]

You might want to consider using naalox.