Unfortunately the best way to get better and more experienced is by mistake first. I have gained a lot of experience in my lifetime which equates to many many cockups and still doing things wrong. You both are seasoned adventurers now learning by your own experiences good and bad and I thought Lukes comment on having to be there for each other was very true and to be honest we can't be cool calm and collected all the time. Another Oscar performance boys 😂
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
The saying is you learn by your mistakes and it is a very true. Things can go wrong fast at Sea especially when you're tired. You really have to put your differences aside and look after each other. Thanks Ian 😁
@bernardlawson6652 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers Again, my "Hats Off" to both of you. I fess up to the Battery Switch screw up too! I am humbly reminded of sleep deprivation in Viet Nam what it can do to your judgment! Indeed Lesson learned and NEVER forgotten.
@dogmom60102 жыл бұрын
Hey boys it's Rick from Michigan, my old lady changed my utube to dog mom. Somethings just aren't fair.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
@@dogmom6010 hey Rick hope all good with you
@dogmom60102 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers hey boys I'm keeping an eye on your journey. So many times we all wish we would have done something impossible and you boys are doing that. Your family and friends must be very proud of you.
@mikeg32932 жыл бұрын
One of the very best sailing vids , real sailing, well done.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike very much appreciated mate ✌️
@craig30402 жыл бұрын
Handling the situations brilliantly. The Bukh stop solenoids are ridiculously expensive. You can convert to a cable stop system easily at a fraction of the price and without the failure issues.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
They are absolutely ridiculously expensive. We will not be buying one as a replacement. Switching it off manually for now Craig
@snowyowl5392 жыл бұрын
Bless you Luke family is all important. Look after those burn blisters . Oh and yes what a great pair of legs x
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Oh dear 🤔 Luke will be pleased 🤣🤣🤣
@andreaclarke27452 жыл бұрын
We did exactly what you did with the ignition . We were coming back to the boat in our dingy and could see smoke puthering out of the companionway . All resolved eventually , but we were only in the Milford haven not stuck on a yacht mid Atlantic ! Well done for dealing with so many challenges 👏
@EdwardSeatonSailings2 жыл бұрын
was yours the same issue; the off solenoid?
@andreaclarke27452 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSeatonSailings Yes on the same engine.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
WOW 😣 We are not the only ones then. Hope you didn't have too much damage to the engine Andrea 😮
@timdhines2 жыл бұрын
Super happy to see you on the water again guys. Hope Luke's hand is healing well. A future in boxer shorts modelling awaits you both!😜
@beachplumb2 жыл бұрын
Just like those old Marky Mark (Mark Wahlberg) Calvin Klein ads from the 90's.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It was very nice to be back out there. Luke's hand is back to normal now but he really needs to start wearing some clothes! 🤔
@EdwardSeatonSailings2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers I don't know... he's clearly popular with the ladies. Maybe gloves?
@harrysilvers75192 жыл бұрын
Another challenge to your sailing skills, building up a massive experience of sailing winds and sea, stay Safe.
@stevelawrie91152 жыл бұрын
Good to see you guys looking after each other and keeping a sense of humour.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Well you have to in these situations Steve 😁
@GlenT1D2 жыл бұрын
Put a simple springy stop button to supply the stop solenoid. That way you can't leave it powered up.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea Glen 👌
@KatKin1232 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! And new teak handrails to hold on to! Well done boys, you’re a proper inspiration! And yes, look after each other!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We are very proud of the new tech hand rails 😁👌
@ray83282 жыл бұрын
Plenty of challenges on the start of the passage but you did well to manage them all. You should consider wiring in a generic 12v buzzer behind the old buzzer, they are relatively cheap to buy.
@westcountry_sailing2 жыл бұрын
Or just take the key out...
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It is something we are thinking of doing Ray. We haven't replaced the stop solenoid yet as it was £400. We are turning the engine off manually for now
@EdwardSeatonSailings2 жыл бұрын
not entirely sure, but on mine there's just a little lever that I pull, which I suppose does the same thing as the "off" solenoid?
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
@@EdwardSeatonSailings it sounds like it, stop solenoid cuts off the fuel supply, wish we just had a lever to pull
@chrisyarnold62052 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers That solenoid might be fixable, they are a coil wrapped around a moving magnet. May be able to get it rewound
@rogernorman26212 жыл бұрын
Surprising you didn’t burn out the alternator as well this normally happens when engine is run with ignition switch in off position. Another way to stop engine is to back off an injector slightly or stop air going into the intake
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
I think we were quite lucky Roger. Could have been a lot worse. Yes either cuts off Air supply or diesel
@rainfinger2 жыл бұрын
Compliments, your videography is much better than when you first started. Keep it up!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
That's good to know thank you Rauf ✌️
@markgrinter32282 жыл бұрын
Tie a weight on a fishing line then on to the halyard . Throw the weight !
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Don't want anything too heavy and hard it could break a window
@CptnChris222 жыл бұрын
You two Seafarers have excelled anything I have ever done Sailing Distance Wise, Very Very Well Done to Both. Excellent Videos too, Thank You.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We have been on the road or on the sea for quite some time now covered a lot of miles. Thanks appreciated 👍
@kirkrobbins90902 жыл бұрын
Wow! You guys handled what came at you admirably. Those scary, tough times show your real metal. I've often wished I could experience the fun times you've had, but really appreciate how you pull together when it's not so fun. Glad you're safe and in warmer weather! May GOD continue to bless you!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kirk, that's really nice of you to say! Sometimes sailing is not all warm sunshine and cocktails. Really needed to look after each other on this one! 🙏
@svselene2 жыл бұрын
The weather and current and cruise planning was fabulous. Please do more of that!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Will definitely do more of that ✌️
@southerntexashomestead50282 жыл бұрын
Oui la la Luke ! Bon bon. ♡ safe journey.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
😁✌️⛵⛵
@westcountry_sailing2 жыл бұрын
Well done boys. The honesty and real deal is what we're all here for. Epic start to the trip
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Keeping everything as real as it happened Alex ✌️
@mikedonnanancy5436 Жыл бұрын
handled it like a boss. good on you both, what a great team.
@TheSailingBrothers Жыл бұрын
Dream team? 🤣🤣
@mikedonnanancy5436 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers well I think so. I’d love to do that with my brother but sadly he passed away in 2009.
@ThoughtfulWander2 жыл бұрын
Great episode! Keep rolling and safety first! You gents got this! 👍👍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for your encouragement 🙂
@ThoughtfulWander2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers always! 👍👍
@louisepfarr70352 жыл бұрын
CHOPY & SNAPY ! Our next generation of Sailors. SO well done and yet you both have arrived as world class yachtsmen. So proud that you are winning the adventure. All The Best
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Louise I really super nice of you to say so 🙏. We are world-class sailors 😁
@chrisyarnold62052 жыл бұрын
Love the cruising, but the passages are my favourite videos. Never seen a passage where some problems don't occur, and you have some new systems on your boat, so to be expected. Can't wait for next week's episode. Definitely the path less travelled this one, so really appreciate what you are sharing with us.👍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We also love the long passages out at sea. Problems like this are to be expected as you said. Really glad you enjoyed the episode 🙂
@epcode51212 жыл бұрын
Love your videos 🙏 You'll never have to work for Asda ever again 😜😎💰 as well as videos, write your books of adventure is possible for all
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
That is the dream not to go back working for asda 😁. Hopefully Atlas around the world 🌍
@epcode51212 жыл бұрын
Hopefully every year you get another 10 subs....then eventually you get 2 well deserved mermaids to accompany you on your adventures 🙏😜😎
@sailingarista2 жыл бұрын
Had to like the Boxer’s ❤
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@Starlight-Sailing-Adventure2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part 2!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It's coming Sunday 6:00 p.m.
@burgers19032 жыл бұрын
Legends ⛵️👍🏼
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
✌️
@davidalexander-watts66302 жыл бұрын
Full marks to you to even contemplate going through these waters at this time of year - yet you did it! Shows the value of studying the weather and being as well-prepared as you can be. It'd be nice to hear a bit more about how you plan and provision for your ocean voyages - what stores do you carry, what spares do you have etc.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
This was a passage we have been dreading since we decided to go north. It was always on our minds how are we going to get back down south at that time of the year. Could have easily been stuck in Nova Scotia for winter. Thanks David ✌️
@paulsweet62352 жыл бұрын
great video. glad to see you on back sailing 😃
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul 😁
@stefanm672 жыл бұрын
Love it guys. Another excellent episode. I hope that Luke's hand healed OK. Well done overcoming all of those challenges.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Yes looks hand has healed up a treat now thanks Stefan ✌️
@shredderhater Жыл бұрын
Amazing ❤
@TheSailingBrothers Жыл бұрын
👌👌😁
@jimmyccam2 жыл бұрын
A very eventful start to a difficult voyage! Bit scary at times and I'm only watching. You need to phone your GP about your hand Luke. Yeah I know you can't, but they're too busy to answer anyway. Apparently bathing burns in a mild brine solution helps. Just stand on deck for a while. Oh, you're doing that anyway! So good luck, keep safe, and look out for each other. 😀
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It was a very stressful difficult start to the passage Jimmy. Don't worry Luke's hand is absolutely fine now. He bathed it in saltwater ✌️. Thanks for the message Jimmy 🙂
@jimmy25002 жыл бұрын
well done lads, going great. !
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Appreciated Jim ! ✌️
@richardwhitfield93852 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I am able to see the tension in your face’s without you having to say anything. Then the joy comes through when you have sorted out any problems. I had a yacht with a Bukh engine and the same thing happened with the engine stop solenoid. Smoke pouring out of the engine compartment. I was luck though as I was only going from Cardiff to Bristol, not quite the same danger.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard It was really stressful at the time but we pushed through. You're not the first person to say you've had problems with your Bukh stop solenoid it seems to be an issue 🤔
@markeastall533 Жыл бұрын
Use cable ties to stop your shackles from coming undone.
@TheSailingBrothers Жыл бұрын
We have sizing wire but cable ties sound like a good idea
@Sailing_Antrice2 жыл бұрын
Whoa guys. That’s one heck of a challenge. Superb video. Safe passage hope the burns are healing well.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hillary. Luke's hand has healed now 👌
@julianbatcheler99702 жыл бұрын
Sorry to see you are having a few problems. The boat hook (was it) with the broom taped to it had me laughing… for no other reason than I’ve done it myself.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't be a interesting passage without problems Julian. I think most boaters have taped the broom and boat hook together 🤣🤣
@danielhulme55772 жыл бұрын
Great footage guys 👍🏻
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Daniel 👍
@Chestusvestus2 жыл бұрын
Guy's, to throw a rope over the spreaders, attach a large potato the end of the rope and throw the spud over knowing when it hits the deck it won't cause any damage.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
A potato or a block of cheese? 🤣🤣.
@Chestusvestus2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothersDefinitely not cheese 😮
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
@@Chestusvestus mmmmmm
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Well What if the cheese fell overboard 😮😮😮😮
@rossmccartney79182 жыл бұрын
Great episode lads , had a similar problem with my stop solenoid on my buhk dv 10 ..stopping the engine with the compression lever works a treat , still to renew mines .. fair winds
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross I'm not surprised you happen to renewed yours as they are ridiculously expensive over £400. We have heard it's absolutely fine to use the compression lever 👊
@novocain13 Жыл бұрын
Engine troubles would have scared the living daylights out of me. Every time! 😵💫
@TheSailingBrothers Жыл бұрын
You're on the cusp of our Canada to Bermuda Crossing ✌️
@novocain13 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers Have «arrived» Bermuda now.😉
@markbragg50782 жыл бұрын
Your both doing a great job lads. North Atlantic in autumn is a scary place to be. Look forward to seeing your arrival in Bermuda. Take care
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It is a very dangerous hostile ocean. Thanks Mark ✌️
@rickyboy..andcaptinjack25322 жыл бұрын
Wow lad's bit of a lumby old start.. And bloody lucky that fire was caught in time.. Shxx! Scary.. Look after that burn.. My bet hate is hurting my hands and having to pull robes.. Epic episode.. Safe passage fairwinds wind's 🙏💯⛵
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It was a bad start to the passage. With Luke's burnt hand he couldn't do much with the sails regarding handling lines etc. I think he did his own purpose so he could have an easy time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@dogmom60102 жыл бұрын
Hi boys you 2 are great shipmates, your very much alike but each of you have much needed talents to do this and make it look so easy. Take care of that hand and treat it like it's a serious injury. Love your new cooking stove. Be safe
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dog Lukes hand has healed up now 👌. He certainly won't forget that in a hurry! The new cooker is fantastic 😁
@colinboniface1942 жыл бұрын
Using the de-compressor lever to stop the engine will not hurt it at all... The solenoid setup is a modernization for inconvenience...
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice Colin 👍
@MCallsen2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was quite the nailbiter! Glad you got back to smiles and feeling good about it!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
When it rains it pours 😧😁
@jeffwelsby9432 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video guys, warts n all sailing. Lots of satisfaction broken up by some moments of shear terror and frustration. Dealt with superbly. Fabulous, your entitled to get a but cranky but always make up and look after each other. Be safe gents. Jeff W
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff that's very much appreciated! We film everything how it is warts and all. Sailing is not all plain sailing 🤣. We like to show what it is really like 👌
@jesusbeiro61132 жыл бұрын
well done !!! have the same problem with the solenoid last year !!! smoke is always no good news !! Fair winds and good passage !!! Cheers from Muros !!!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like we are not the only ones then. Hope you had yours sorted 👍😁
@GavinAndJames_LifeAfloat2 жыл бұрын
You’re doing great lads, felt your pain in this episode.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gavin and James. It was a pretty rough start 😮
@petermason70722 жыл бұрын
Can I suggest when you get new stop solenoid, dont wire it to the start key. Separate the solenoid wiring, install a simple push button, then push buttin to stop engine and release to stop current to solenoid. Then no mistake possible from either buzzer malfunction, or dare I say crew error. Great videos, great story, we love your adventurous spirits. Perry and Simonne East Cowes Yacht Bloto.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We changed our mind about ordering the new stop solenoid Peter as it was way too expensive over £400 🤬. We removed the wires on the old one and put it back on the engine. We can lean over the engine to press the button manually to switch off the engine. This will do for now until we come up with something better ✌️
@petermason70722 жыл бұрын
Please send me your engine type, year, part number, and if possible part number of solenoid. I think i can get one less than £100. If i can i can afford to donate it with a push button switch, as my comment. By the way its just a coil, motor rewind shops any where in world should rewind for a few 10's of dollars lots less than your £400!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It's a Bukh DV20 unknown year probably 80s Part number Bosh 0330101024 Thanks so much Peter
@philfolter46132 жыл бұрын
Good to be on the move again. Onwards we go in our adventure.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
This was the passage we have been fearing the most 😮
@dreamtimesv2 жыл бұрын
I have a Bukh dv 36 and sort of knew of the issue of leaving the switch in stop position as i noted a voltage drop when in that position, your experience has made me go and make labels and instructions about returning key to off position after a stop completed. Nasty fright there guys. I also checked prices for a new stop solenoid, shocking, £400 upwards making one here in Australia about $900 upwards! Ridiculous and totally Expensive kit. Best.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a bit of an issue with the Bukh engine and ignition. It's quite easy to do when the buzzer is broken. The price for the new solenoid is ridiculous! Could have been much worse
@colinbolton54152 жыл бұрын
I hope your hand is healing okay Luke. You guys are facing your challenges head-on. The experiences you have had will make you better sailors and will teach you just how much self reliance you actually have. Keep on sailing & making the video's!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Luke's hand is fine now thanks Colin. You learn from your mistakes and this makes us better sailors. We have certainly come a long way since the first episode of sailing around Britain 😁
@athopi2 жыл бұрын
Well, at least you weren't bored! : )
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Exactly right 🤣🤣
@hyime692 жыл бұрын
Great to see you both coped with your problems and your moral is still high and as Tim said a future in male modelling is possible
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Luke being a male model 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. He will be pleased
@devilkid66522 жыл бұрын
Finally caught up with you. Started from episode 1 about a month ago. I bought my first boat start of October and currently learning to sail and find my way around a boat. You guys are an inspiration. Your video creation is getting better with each episode and I love the way you capture the emotion of sailing. I too would love to one day travel to far off lands but for now watching your videos is keeping the thirst for travel at bay. Fair winds and safe passage to you both.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have been binge watching 😁 congratulations on buying your first boat. We hope you have many happy adventures on the seven seas 🌍
@dogfood61188 Жыл бұрын
might be worth replacing your key switch with momentary push buttons so they cant be left on in future.
@TheSailingBrothers Жыл бұрын
That is a good idea 💡
@EdwardSeatonSailings2 жыл бұрын
yes. Luke, be nice to your brother ;) you are SO LUCKY to have an annoying brother! My annoying sister won't give me the time of day. Great job on the edit again. I am anxiously awaiting the next episode!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward. You are very right Luke should be nice to me! 🤣🤣. It's important to look after each other especially on a small boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
@ThoughtfulWander2 жыл бұрын
Sheesh guys hang in there and keep rolling you got this! 👍👍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt 🤘
@ThoughtfulWander2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers 👍👍
@philgibbs52702 жыл бұрын
Another top one, confused me as my Sunday suddenly become Monday 😂😂😂.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was late coming out Phil. Had some technical issues 🤔😁
@davidbarnfield98492 жыл бұрын
It's understandable that at times you are both going to get Stressed out, smoke pouring out from your engine bay would put fear up me out there in the North Atlantic, well done for identifying the problem so quickly. Hope the rest of this passage goes safely and uneventful. Dave B. Thailand.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It wasn't the best start to the passage Dave. We knew it was going to be difficult but things got harder and harder as the days progressed 😮
@richardfoy74292 жыл бұрын
Wow some tough luck with the solenoid, makes the manual shutoff seem more foolproof. Glad to meet you guys this summer, will be following your adventures, good luck.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Won't be making that mistake again with the solenoid as we're not replacing it. Was fantastic to meet you too Richard 😉
@dowser81 Жыл бұрын
I had to rewire the engine of my boat whilst underway and my son who was 11 at the time was on the tiller, all the sheaving on the wiring harness melted and went on fire and I only wish I can show you a pic of the diesel line that was installed at the time almost melted through and that would have been a whole different story
@TheSailingBrothers Жыл бұрын
Wow Alan That is absolutely crazy! You did really well to rewire the engine under way wow 😲
@Clover123462 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you guys are ok
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
All safe and sounds Nadine ✌️
@neilcampion31182 жыл бұрын
Well done guys. Another great sailing episode Stay safe
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil 👊
@jaysea15532 жыл бұрын
guys you handled the pressure really well when your living that close it can get to you sometimes even if it is your brother,l sailed with mine from hong kong to ko sumui and back you guys do really well to get on so well keep it up guys
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It's inevitable that we fall out sometimes. Living on a small boat together in each other's pockets is bound to cause problems. But it's lucky we are very close 😃
@johnryan21932 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel guys , please don't hesitate to change your destination if the weather is against you. I wish you good wind and all that! Great videos , it's normal to feel nervous !!!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you have to change your destination if the weather doesn't cooperate. Thanks John much appreciate your kind words 🙏
@hallbergrassy3522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very honest and straightforward videos, really enjoy and appreciate. What is scary though is seeing you on deck or in cockpit in the cold North Atlantic - with no life vests! I guess you have already thought about this and made your decision, but I would really recommend you to use them, and safety lines when out in high seas. Take care and best of luck!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
No problem at all Christofer. We feel pretty safe in the cockpit as long as it's settled weather. When we go forward on Deck always clip on ✌️
@sailinglatis2 жыл бұрын
What an adventure. I’m picturing in my mind the feeling you had with the engine smoking like that. I’m so glad you figured out the problem. Scary, but you handled it. Safe sailing as always! 🇨🇦
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It was a pretty scary moment. What's that smell and then lots of smoke! Glad we got it sorted in the end
@thestardusterchronicles54622 жыл бұрын
Nice one fellas, shows true courage when you go even though you're scared. Proper manly stuff!! Geddon mi ansomes
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We were really nervous about leaving but had to head south ⛵
@paulkopp36342 жыл бұрын
All good stuff lads even on a bad day, tomorrow will probably be better .
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
That is very true Paul ✌️
@dews33402 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks for sharing. Canada is nice. stay safe.. Kee p smiling..... Just leaving the dentist office this morning
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
No problem it's a pleasure! Everyone loves a dentist 🦷😁
@atuanderson2 жыл бұрын
Lovin' the boxers!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
☺️
@grahamsimpson19052 жыл бұрын
Well done lads, these things are sent to try us, keep your peckers up 👍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
They certainly are Graham 😮😁
@ThoughtfulWander2 жыл бұрын
Um no more burns or bandages ok stay safe you two!! 👍👍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
All healed up now 👌
@ThoughtfulWander2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers excellent! 👍👍
@andy-cy6zq2 жыл бұрын
Well done boys, that solenoid burnie thing was a bugger. I had one of those stressy miserable days on a passage a few years ago, easy to do Luke 🙈🙈
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It wasn't the best start to the passage 😧. That was the third and last time Luke left the ignition in the off position 🤬😁
@andy-cy6zq2 жыл бұрын
Yup, like one of the other guys kinda said, the more cock ups you make the better you get🤔🤔🤔. But burning the hand made sure he’ll remember 👍👍. You seem to be enjoying the whole adventure 👏👏. Occasionally I look at the first episode of you guys coming out of the barrage in Cardiff 👏👏👏👏👏👏. Look how much you’ve done since then. Quality darts boys 👍
@lloydbrown93272 жыл бұрын
Really happy that you made it to Bermuda 🇧🇲...way to go! Did you stop in Newfoundland? That's where I live! Where are you now? Love your videos!
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We were very pleased to make it to Bermuda unscathed. We didn't have time to make it to Newfoundland although it would have been great. We are currently in the Bahamas as our videos are around 4 weeks behind real time 👊
@3in1Machining2 жыл бұрын
Dear luke, my wife thinks you have lovely legs. Before you get too excited she is sixty plus. Best regards, we are really pleased for you guys getting out there. We can remember when you were frightened young lads. Just look what you have achieved so far. Be proud of what you have done from your everyday lives at Iceland. We wish you well.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham. Luke is really pleased that's your wife thinks he has great legs, oh dear 😊. We have certainly come a long way since the beginning around Britain. Definitely would not want to go back working for Iceland
@sailingandrunning2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, just goes to show with sailing you have to react fast to completely random events with a calm head. The experience box has more items in it😅
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly right! Things can go very wrong out there fast 😉
@hansvanderbent55742 жыл бұрын
nice vid again guys, good luck on yer travels, here in winter making plans for my boat for the season (a 23 foot sportina) hoping to sail during summer holidays on the inshore lakes in the Netherlands, dreaming of??? :P
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hans🤘 Winter will be over soon and you can get back on the water enjoying an adventure 🌍
@jackmead61662 жыл бұрын
Requesting more Boxer shorts videos......... Funny,. Who will see you guys in the middle of the Atlantic????? 😁😁😁😁😁 Keep Safe!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Luke terrible for walking around in his boxers 😮🤣🤣🤣🤣
@nikibunga51682 жыл бұрын
What an adventure ✨️ 😍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
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@edwardfinn41412 жыл бұрын
I have a Yanmar 3HM 35 that used to have an engine shut off ‘solenoid… I replaced it with a pull cable, similar to a choke cable.. You might be able to rig a temporary fix by putting a pull wire on the solenoid plunger. And I think using the decompression levers will not hurt that engine, throttle down to idle, then use the decompression levers.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
We are thinking off going down the same route something similar. It's£ 400 for a new one which is utterly ridiculous.
@edwardfinn41412 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers I’m happy with the cable shut off…
@lanetatom27012 жыл бұрын
Order two solenoids. But the extra in storage.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Haven't ordered any as there are £400 each 😮
@Div3r2 жыл бұрын
You would think the solenoid switch would be sprung to the off position. So essentially once you stop the engine and you let go of the switch it springs back to the off position just like a starter switch. Considering the potentially catastrophic effect of getting it wrong it would seem to me to be a design fault. To my mind, the solenoid should also be designed with an electrical thermal or timer cut out preferably both.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
To be honest you want exactly right! It's a bit of a poor design. If the boat was left unattended it would have burnt and sunk 😣
@coffee67832 жыл бұрын
Hope the hand has healed well, looked a sore one - you should put a burn in cold water straight away and keep it there for as long as you can, at least 20 mins, as it helps take the sting out and prevents blistering and scarring! Ideally, it should be running water but I find this too painful. Glad you got the engine sorted - these things happen on and off land! Great video as usual, lads! 👍
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Luke's hand is all healed up nicely now with no scarring. He did put it under the water but not as long as you should. Lucky it wasn't worse. It wasn't the best start to the passage 😮😁
@grvangro2 жыл бұрын
When refitting Emonon, a 1976 RIval 34, she has a Bukh DV24, I did change the start/stop system just because I din't like the fact that the stop solenoid kept being activated with the key in the stop position. Normaly the alarm is activated than but when that fails you end up whit burning the solenoid. I did implement a variation of the electric scheme of the life boot version of the BUKH 24 where starting and stopping the engine is done with push buttons. I left the key with only one function namely supply current to the system. There are stop and start buttons in both the cockpit and on the panel below the companion way. You only have to pust the stop button long enough to stop the engine. This works fine and solves the issue that caused the burning of your solenoid. I can send you the scheme and the list of components I used if you want.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information it's very much appreciated. It does seem to be a bit of an issue with the Bukh panel. We haven't replaced the stop solenoid as it was way too expensive. We are currently switching the engine off manually by pushing the button in on the solenoid. It will do for now but it is a bit of a bother leaning over the back of the engine.
@grvangro2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothersThe solution on Emanon is a bit complicated but you can get all the functionality with one 20amp (ON)-OFF-(ON) switch and redirecting a few wires. The switch falls back in the OFF position when released so the risk of burning the solenoid is gone. Make a connection between the 3/4 contacts on the diode bridge and de centre contact of the rocker switch. Attached the wire on contact #58 of the key switch to the upper contact of the rocker switch. Pulling the switch down will activate the solenoid as long as you pull it down. Connect the wire from contact #50 on the lower contact of the rocker switch. Pulling the switch up will activate the starter. The key switch have to be set in the first position since this will turn on the curent to the engine control pannel and activate the alarm. I you find a spot for the rocker switch close to the Bukh pannel it will take very little time and should for less than 10€.
@rayhsetwo85942 жыл бұрын
Good episode again, I just knew that was going to hang up on the spreader, Murphy's law and I've done it. Re: that burn, someone already mentioned about keeping in cool water for several minutes but besides that here's a top tip for you. Always keep a tub of 'sudocrem' on board. Or any antiseptic healing cream that has zinc in it. No doubt you have seen sudocrem in UK at some point in your life but it really is the business for rapid healing of rashes, scrapes and minor burns, sunburn etc. The other thing you can do if you ever lent against your exhaust etc is to wrap the burn in cling film and run water on it for as long as possible. Then sparingly apply sudocrem over a few days, rewrapped in cling film if you need to at night whilst you sleep and let air get to it by day. By all means apply a proper dressing from a first aid kit but sometimes keeping them in place is difficult, so again cling film can help and is normally sterile off the roll. You may have done this already but a decent first aid course wouldn't go amiss for your extended trips offshore. And at minimum a good concise first aid book with pictures. You want to build your own first aid kit and make sure you have stick on sutures, iodine, sudocrem, paracetamol, ibuprofen, half dozen rolls of surgical tape, (first aid kits normally give you one small roll). and you can even get more advanced and do a short medic course which believe it or not will stick with you for life. You can practice doing various things with a triangular bandage inc splints etc. Another small tip if you ever get a burn and want to relay that over a radio you can guesstimate the size of burn by hand sizes, each hand representing approx. 1% burns. So if it was two hand sizes 2% etc. Emergency first aid can fill several text books but a decent short course and some practice thinking of various scenarios, i.e burns, smashing your head open on bulkhead or boom, trip and sprains etc etc hypothermia etc would probably serve you well long term. So that little burn, the fact you smelled burning plastic, was all a little hiccup, now take that and plan some what if it was worse scenarios. Plan your fire prevention methods. Shut-off valves there's a tonne of stuff you can read into your little mishap and learn from. I could see you wearing your heart on your sleeve for leaving the key in that position. Don't worry about it, the word accident by definition is an undesirable unplanned negative event. It happens to everyone. But look at the incident and say, 'oh, that's a pain, right! How could have that been worse, and if it was what would I do? What can I learn from this to enhance my skillset?' then the accident or incident is less traumatic and becomes beneficial in enhancing endurance and skills. Fair winds to Bermuda lads 👍⛵👍⛵👍🌞
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray very much appreciate all of that! Thanks for taking the time to write all that out 😃
@rayhsetwo85942 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers Your welcome lads, it's good to share something with you to help your adventures.
@ooweesaler2 жыл бұрын
Ouch. Not sure i understand the stop solenoid. I leave my key in on then pull up a t piece to stop it (i think it cuts the fuel) never heard of a stop solenoid. So impressed with your progress. Where shall we go Bermuda or Bahamas? 🤣 Stay safe.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It's just a very expensive magnet which cuts the fuel to stop the engine. Bermuda or Bahamas? Sounds a bit crazy! 🤣🤣
@psotos2 жыл бұрын
England vs Wales today mates!! Think you will be able to take the Pomes?
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Maybe. What was the score after?
@psotos2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers England trounced Wales 3-0. Sorry lads!
@RussellBond132 жыл бұрын
Not quite an engine fire but much like smoke in an airplane cockpit, very scary.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Very scary indeed Russell 😣
@harveyfreer34642 жыл бұрын
Great to see the real life ups and downs with honest commentary. What a pair ..and that isn't a euphemism. Did you do any engine maintenance course before you left the UK or is it just knowledge that you have picked up over the years?
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
This is life at a in reality warts and all. Haven't done any engine courses just experience picked up on the way.
@greggromack83192 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, just watched your leaving us from Nova Scotia. Glad you are doing okay even with some rough weather and engine problem. Sorry to see you got a bad burn:( Happy you made it to Bermuda. It was a pleasure meeting you both and hope to someday see you again. Did you get a change to catch any fish with line and lures I gave you? I hope you got or get a nice tuna or Mahai. Safe sailing, Greg
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg. Thank you so much for all the fishing gear you gave us. We have caught 4 mahi-mahi since leaving Nova Scotia. Three of them were on the wooden lure 😁. Hopefully one day we will be back in Nova Scotia and we can meet up again ⛵👌
@francisswallow882 жыл бұрын
Great video loads of content including humor and serious stuff. To help you in your forth coming Pacific crossing you need to get marine safety company's to loan you equipment like an irpurb global alert device. I know you dont do product placement but why not do a discussion about safety equipment as a video topic and see if you get any interest. The two of you come over as a great way for companies to promote safety and hopefully benefit from it.
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
I know we haven't got much safety equipment on board. It would be nice to get an Irpurb. Hit something we can seriously think about. Wouldn't mind having a sponsor because it's sailing related 😉
@valerianthemackiii58962 жыл бұрын
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@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
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@Jackanory2222 жыл бұрын
Can you describe the status of the engine when the solenoid smoked?. The key was in the OFF position with the engine running or not running? If the engine had been turned OFF via the key going into the OFF position and then if being left there caused the solenoid to overheat then that truly is a recipe for disaster since the engine will stop but the solenoid being key position activated will stay energized and heat up. The engine should be stopped with the key in the ON position by having a separate push switch to activate the solenoid and kill the engine. Once the engine stops, the push switch is released and the solenoid is de-energized. The key is then turned off or else you get an alarm to indicate it is still in an ON position I think fire on board is what we all worry about. I am sure those several minutes will take some time to get over There should be a manual stop mechanism. Maybe on your engine that is the decompression lever What year and type of engine is it? Pleased you and the boat were ok
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
The engine is a Bukh DV20. It's a 1980s engine. The ignition key was left in the off position so the stop solenoid overheated! Normally they would be a buzzer to let you know but it stopped working. A fire on board a boat is a worst nightmare 😧
@Jackanory2222 жыл бұрын
@@TheSailingBrothers that’s a new name to me. It is a poor design of the On Off mechanism. The switch should be a momentary Off type such that when you let go off it, it moves into the non- Off position on its own.
@petermason70722 жыл бұрын
I'm very sorry guys, I've tried to get you a stop solenoid at sensible price, Ive even tried to get a burnt out one, because I have the skill/knowledge to rewind it. But I have struckout. A guy in the know said just rig up a lever and cable to push the button instead of the solenoid. I cant find enough detail to advise, but you should be capable to rig it. My other option is just pull the de-compressor, It will chuff a bit and stop, Ive used that trick before, it will not damage the engine. Perry
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
No worries until Peter, thank you very much for trying. The price of a new one is ridiculous we will not pay it. Luke has cut the back off of it and now we can push the button in manually by leaning over the back of the engine to turn it off. Seems to work pretty good for now until we come up with another solution
@wellsgb19572 жыл бұрын
Well done you two, you are having to work for it on the passage 👏🏻
@TheSailingBrothers2 жыл бұрын
It was one of the hardest passages we have ever made 😧