Out of Fuel on the Rolling Sea | Wildlings Sailing

We run the engine dry and need to drift to save fuel, what should have been 20 hours turned into a much longer one.
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[@5000cache]

You guys rock ! Buy some gas !!!!! LOL

[@brianpulstsr8680]

My father always tried to impress upon me.....When it comes to fuel tanks, "It's just as easy to keep the top half full as it is the bottom half"

[@rauldempaire5330]

Your father is or was a wise man! indeed!

[@JCrook1028]

@@rauldempaire5330 and when the tank is as tiny as that one is, and you depend on it to get to shore carry some extra in jerry cans on deck...

[@josephhernandez6169]

Your dad did an awesome job. I’m a dog lover, please put a life jacket on your dog. Thanks

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

I would have salvaged that anchor wire brushed it and sold it for a few hundred Euros... they 'aint' cheap.😁 Nice one all 😎⛵🧙‍♂️

[@dundeedolphin]

Worried about flying a second-hand drone. Not worried about a crack in the skeg. 😂

[@gfimadcat]

@@z_actual because of course, you can do so much better, right? :) Put up or shut up.

[@jamesmcmahon7837]

Top tip for stopping Yoshi barking 👍🏼

[@djmjr77]

A weather person is the only job you can be wrong 100% and not get fired 😉

[@k1mgy]

+politician

[@tbranch227]

Minke is really getting ship shape and she's really beautiful from the water and the drone!

[@andygreggs]

Honestly guys to stop Yoshi barking there is a kinder way He is barking to alert you guys of a possible danger , this behaviour is natural and instinctive , I would be happy to explain in detail if you wish, in the short term when he shows u- wanted behaviour isolate him (not on his bed) when things quite down let him out but ignore him initially until he is distracted then call him and give affection. I would be happy to explain everything to you and set you a working plan to help you all.regards. Andy x

[@johnhall8654]

Your dog is my favorite you tube star!

[@davidswheatley-talesfromth1796]

A note of caution: You should NOT be working on the engine [5:36 seconds] with headgear that has anything dangling down. The same goes for ponytails or pigtails. If they get caught in anything rotating, that would be very, very bad and you could get seriously hurt.

[@vampirwrr]

true but this engine have nothing rotating exposed

[@tyzardoz]

I'll second this. Dangly bits very quickly become mangly bits 😉

[@gfimadcat]

@@vampirwrr belts are exposed - don't wanna get caught in that :)

[@55north17]

You are so kind to pick on this point as your only criticism! Wouldn't know where to start.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Talk to your expert companions but i'd rig a couple of preventer lines to stop you booms flopping around in the swell all the yanking and banking on the main rigging will cause unwanted wear as well as noise ..plus its at head hight.

[@carlosrosa1965]

Peace of mind with the engine, a combination of your tenacity and stubborn belief, your fathers magic touch and as you mentioned behind every great man there is undoubtedly a greater woman (wife, mother, i salute you all).

[@japersjolly8763]

Here's to wives and girlfriend's! May they never meet! 😉😊

[@curtkeisler7623]

You are certainly blessed with amazing parents. That father of yours is a true man. Follow his lead. He's got it figured out.

[@cheapcigs9772]

So true

[@Sircraig7963]

Gday Crew,,, Consider this run your first sea trial /shakedown on the new ENGINE, I suggested running a log ,, for all readings :: engine ,temp, cooling in/ out , oil press,volts, fuel / fresh water ,bilge water , other ,other ,.... Over time these readings WILL make you a good sailor .. You should do rounds of a boat /ship hourly at sea ,, 4 hourly alongside , this routine at sea will HELP identify issues as they START , it stops you running out of FUEL/WATER ,oil other ,,,,, Mark ,, please put some thought into running a log ,,, It keeps your "family" safer, and the readings make opperating vessles /systems very accurate and obvious to the "WHOLE CREW" . (SO MUCH SAFER) The only thing worse than running out of fule at sea ,is running out of fule in a plane (joke). FUEL TANK.. removing the previous tank , this job needs finishing PROPERLY,, you need a daily running tank / or fuel tank ,, also fuel in storage , ready for transfer /for re -fuel, best is a simple transfer system, Pouring fuel at sea is dangerous. Otherwise, the engine has a nice note to it ,seems to be running in nice . Great episode guys , you needed some sea-time . Respect

[@markdijon9471]

Pete and Kat are super stars

[@friarfox]

Love , love that Yoshi. Best thing that ever happened to you and your channel. You can tell a lot about people who care deeply for a creature who has nothing to offer but love. Bravo kids. You are my favorite channel.

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Dear Nadiyana and Mark, Well for an abandoned catamaran as how it was found in the marina where you bought Minky we think the boat is doing well. The engine runs fine and of course some details need to be maintained intensively with such an old boat. The cracks close to the rudder is a matter of concern so we think the boat needs to go on a dock area to repair this. We wish you lots of of success with new adventures with with Minky and wish you as well as your entire family family all the happiness the world can offer and send you ❤️ from the Netherlands. Best regards, Willeke and Dick de Graaff

[@MiQBohlin]

C'mon folks and give these guys a thumbs up! 👍🏽 After all their efforts making and sharing videos, from remote places, they are worth a 👍🏽 don't ya think?

[@MrBillK1961]

This was a great change! Maybe not sailing, but you’re on the water watching dolphins!

[@geniexmay562]

Great to have had Cat and Pete sharing the passage. 👍

[@kevinpunty5838]

Good Job Mark & Nadiyana it is great to see you are out of the marina in the ocean!!! It was also great to see Cat & Pete go out with you!!! And I loved the "Shout-Out" dedication to Mum & Dad!!! Dad's blood & sweat on the engine proved fabulous. I will not make any comment about the fuel, as Mark has already made comment to that you should always have enough fuel on hand!! Good Job this week!!!

[@chrisallen6886]

Nice when the crew turns up in a cocktail dress........:)

[@epcode5121]

In the last video when you looked into the fuel tank to see if you had enough 🧐 I thought Dipstick, the only way to check 🤓🙏 great video

[@jimmydoger1583]

Congratulations on your engine running like a champ. That will give you great Peace of Mind in the future. I've been watching your Channel pretty much since you started always enjoy your videos. Love your attitude you guys are a real inspiration. Also really very happy you decided to keep that dog very good crew member as it turned out.😊👍🍻

[@markdemedeiros3239]

The motor turned out splendidly well.....your gonna need a bigger fuel tank or a lot of Jerry cans. LOL

[@markduncker9117]

Nice trip, but please but the dog a life vest on, one false move and the dog goes overboard.

[@Neilhuny]

Pete is my new Wildings hero. Kudos, Pete

[@DougVarble]

I am happy to see you let your dog walk the decks without a tether or life jacket…. Dogs are unlikely to fall over board!

[@sunlovesailing]

Hey guys, thanks for the vid! Just a thought… the tassels from your hat were dangling down into the engine, it’s a good idea to not let things around your neck or head dangle into the engine. I had a friend with long hair get his hair caught in the fly wheel… it was bad! Please be cautious about that kind of thing. Peace

[@chrismoon7518]

Yer I did wince when I saw that: I saw a horrific accident with a neck tie being caught ny engine pulleys once.

[@richb313]

Now that you have proven that your engine works and is reliable thanks to the help of your Father and Mother the one thing you need is a way to carry more fuel.

[@chaswarren7239]

A friend of mine lost a rudder from his cat during a fairly heavy crossing, He completed the passage & steered himself safely into harbour with one rudder only, no problem. He them completed his passage back home - a multi-day trip quite happily. Another advantage of having a cat !

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

So glad it was just that you didn't have enough diesel and not an engine problem. Take care of your Dad's engine :) Wishing you some good weather and happy sailing

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

That is a perfect method of training your dog to not bark. Good job!

[@slobmarley9070]

Minke is looking great! 😁

[@noxproductions6851]

love how yoshi barks at the sea, almost like hes asserting his dominance over the ocean...

[@westmc45]

I am so happy I have 190 gallons of diesel on my boat I have never run out.

[@ronaldelza1152]

What an excellent adventure! Great to see you sailing with friends and getting bits and pieces fixed up. Take care and be safe

[@petefromoz9308]

Radar!? Windspeed!!? AND Direction!!!? You lucky sods🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelhicks8867]

Thank you for another fun video. Minke is looking better and better. Well done.

[@brianswanland5466]

I'm envious and very happy for you both, a Dad (we're the same agewith the requisite skills to help to make your adventure happen, A wonderful Chinese wife to support and share your adventure and dreams and a super cool boat you bought for cheap and made into a real cruiser. 你们真的是非常幸福的！

[@Carl_Black]

Happy for you both. Good break in run on the engine. Mom and Dad are Legends.

[@mwatkins2464]

You do know that couple sailing with them were friends not his parents?? Just making sure you knew

[@Carl_Black]

@@mwatkins2464 Yes I watch the show weekly, Thank you for your comment though.

[@PlayersDojo]

it is not cruel to teach a dog manners, it is cruel not to. A well-behaved dog will get love from everyone for the rest of its life ❤️ The best tip I ever got, was to never let your dog eat before you or sit so its head is above yours, as the leader (who needs to be alert and protect everyone) always eats first and sits the highest. When the dog knows its place on the totem pole it can relax and does not need to bark. I'm sharing this in the hope that it will reach many dog owners

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Fabulous episode guys, so great to see you get out on the hook and in a lovely place. Pete and Kat were a great help getting some of the electrics working. You will be glad of the radar if you are in any fog. All the best. Andy UK

[@lincolngrove2808]

Another corker. Your videography skills are really starting to shine. I've enjoyed your channel since the start of the French canals and have said before that I thought buying Minke was an interesting move with great potential. And so it has turned out to be, what a great job you've done bringing her back to life. The rebuilding the engine videos were nothing short of heartwarming, a real family story. The camerawork, pieces to camera, drone footage (with repaired, second hand, re-used drones - gold star award) and Nadia's smile through everything are all a joy to watch. Bloody good work.

[@aquious953]

What about some engine room sound proofing? Easy to do.

[@loveoracle8797]

Minke looks beautiful in full sail !

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Wildlings Sailing family. Okay, the barking might not be great, but I nevertheless absolutely love Yoshi! 💚 Congrats! Great to see respectively hear, that the engine runs perfectly well at last. What a relief! Kudos again to your great Dad/Dad in law (of course not to forget your energetic Mom/Mom in law). 👍👌👏 For your safety and for calming of your nerves, obviously a second Diesel tank is needed instead of having to fiddle around with fuel cans. In stormy weather filling the tank out of jerry cans can become a big challenge or even impossible. Furthermore: even water could get into the fuel system via the big funnel! The trampoline looks sturdy again and is fixed very well. Well done, Especially because "Misses Wildling" had to do it all by hand. Best regards, luck, health and wisdom.

[@mattpovah5952]

Might need to invest in some more jerry cans for more fuel carrying capacity? Shame about the wind. Great to have good friends who can help you fix things around the boat! Legend!

[@WildlingSailing]

Yeah, we have 80 litres worth of jerries, we probably should have just filled them all up, + another for good luck

[@sirpat22]

Just carry enuff fuel full stop!! You were bloody lucky

[@haydo8373]

@@sirpat22 provided they had enough food and fresh water they were fine. People spend a week a drift doing ocean passages

[@mattpovah5952]

@@WildlingSailing I always try to have at least 5 20 litre jerry cans filled with diesel on hand. Diesel is getting out of hand cost wise of course unfortunately, but when you need it, you need it.

[@larrylegg8245]

Fairly Good sail. It's a good idea to tighten things up a little more, and slow down a bit when using your engine. 3-4 kits will save your fuel. As your engine gets broken in your fuel milage should get better. Just another tip. Plan your trips to arrive in the early mornings. And bring plenty fuel. Have a good sail. ✌️

[@janeconnors1807]

Wow! Look how far you've come. Look what you've achieved (with the help of yr Papa of course). Well done. Happy sailing x

[@mikewilliams4499]

Well done for making it across. I am no sailor but it seems a petrol gauge/dip stick could be a useful addition. Isn’t there some kind of calculation that says « if we have to motor all the way we will need this amount of fuel »👏👏

[@jaredmacquart3099]

Should always carry enough fuel for any passage for the what if the wind doesnt blow.

[@Orbacron]

Good job patching the backup radar, trampoline, and accessory electronics everyone👍🏻💫💚

[@pamelaharper547]

Hanging in going far!!! Love your channel and look forward to the next one! You guys are awesome!!!

[@MikeBanks2003]

I use a netmaker's shuttle wound with the same UV resistant thread as in the stitching tool. It makes a much better seam, and I tie a reef knot every third or fourth stitch so that if the thread wears through or snaps, the seam will not come apart. A single thread seam will pull undone. As soon as one uses the double thread locking stitching, the safer your seams will be. You push the tool through the material, then slip the shuttle into the loop and pull the stitching tool out ready for the next stitch. Every fourth stitch, tie a reef knot and continue stitching as before.

[@saxophool]

Minke looks great from the drone views! 😎

[@donnakawana]

Every issue was sorted... From Mum & Dad, to good mates.. I really do enjoy watching u guy's.. I look forward to each episode...!! Minky is spiffy an a perfect home you've created... Thanks for taking us along for the Ride... Beautiful... Thanks for sharing your lives with us grateful ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@SkipperSmudge]

You really do need to remove that hat with tassels if they get wrapped into rotating gear it will drag you into it do it asap!!!!

[@dundeedolphin]

Dude. You sailed to Majorca. 👏👏👏

[@bmunday]

@wildings sailing :make marks on that fuel stick while you fill fuel!!! also, underwater epoxy for those cracks in the rudder tube. cracking is one thing, water ingress can be helped.

[@divekatdreaming]

Pete and Kat were great crew! You really got a lot sorted with them along and it looked like they were great fun too!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Yoshi the figurehead fog horn. Having a radar in the dark and fog to go with the nose and ears of the yoshi sounds like a big plus and having working wind instruments is a big plus.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice to meet your sailing friends. Nice couple.

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys!

[@colinwheeler4683]

That JR is the wildest of the wildlings and a star

[@popsyann]

Pete needs to come every 6 months for routine maintenance…☺️

[@chrisballUKtoNZ]

Great to see the old girl back on the seas again!! Look forward to next weeks episode.

[@chrisvalford]

Glad you made it, my GF recognized Soler as she sailed there from BCN herself. For your passage planning you need to work out how many ltrs/hour at say 5kts, so you know that you have enough fuel in future. Enjoy the Balearics 👍🏼

[@Sailing_Antrice]

Brilliant video. Massive test of the engine and well done dad!

[@Young937phoenix]

The cockpit looks so new now.. you need to paint the whole top like that make it all look brand new.. and get some sound insulation for around the engine its so loud lol.. you guys have transformed this boat.

[@portfoliofotoz]

Isn't it wonderful to share a sail (well, motor) with friends? Especially competent friends.

[@arizonarider6998]

Yep I agree your Pops and Mama are pretty cool . Have fun on that boat !

[@timfenton5153]

Engine is great, looks lovely there, thanks

[@leonaessens4399]

Well, after running that engine for 24 hours straight you do at least now know that your dad really did sort her out! She should do you for some time to come, hopefully. I really like the drone shots of Minke, there's something very appealing about your boat. Under full sail, looking splendid in all-white, she's pretty as a picture...

[@mp6756]

Congratulations on the successful maiden voyage of Minke after the engine rebuild your father did a wonderful job. The systems on board seem to be performing fantastic as well and having functional radar could come in handy. I would guess your planning to carry more diesel now that motor sailing is an option. Thanks for taking us on your journey you guys are a lot of fun to watch.

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

That free storm anchor was a find! Keep looking, you can find another more suitable.

[@MrNrg19uk]

Mighty fine engine that 👌 and pleased the hydraulic running gear is working well 👍🏻 Need a big sponsor with some sound proofing and a bigger fuel tank if not duel.. Cracking job Steve she's a belter 👌

[@matthewgilbert1765]

all-around legends mate again ONCE again you are absolutely amazing love the channel regardless its better than being at home or working the 9-5 so keep living the dream

[@johnnyT428]

Sailing is all about making the best of what the sea gives you. It's all learning.

[@geoffbell5361]

GREAT TO SEE YOU TRAVELLING NOW

[@robm5091]

It's always something with you guys. That's why I keep coming back. ☮️

[@justlooking2222]

Great show! Need a very accurate fuel gage ......er notched dowel rod. You should have a pair of them. A engine RPM fuel burn chart. Great drone shots! That abandon boat is looking beautiful!

[@johnhanson5943]

What’s the rush to get anywhere when it’s calm and the weather is nice? I’d just enjoy being on the sea. No berthing charges - as well.

[@cmo6588]

It is great to have Pete and Kat along for the shake down cruise .. even after you have fixed everything that you can think of- there’s always something.. fair winds and following seas my friends

[@roblofthouse5739]

Love your videos and great to see you back on the water. Get that Skeg checked and I know you are on a shoestring but it but it’s better to be safe. Also please get a dog life jacket. So jealous you are living my dream… Fair winds 👍👍👍

[@svoceanskimmer7073]

Great to see you out sailing.

[@davisgonenautical4266]

Minke looked absolutely beautiful sailing in that drone footage !!

[@andymacone]

Thanks for the video guys 👍👍👊👊

[@donellefson5882]

Great Video you guys. Awesome location . Looks like a nice place .

[@mr.e7022]

You didn't fill your tank before you left?

[@joecucch8261]

That cracked skeg worries me.

[@marklapierre5629]

Hang onto that stick you used to check your fuel level. As you fill the tank to known quantities mark the level on the stick so you can use the stick to measere your fuel level. You should know what your fuel consumption rate is after a bit of calculations. Knowledge is power!

[@letsbefrank6269]

I think it’s fitting as it’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, (Australia) to thank your mum for a great painting job done below deck, made all the difference on this latest trip. 😊

[@chrissmart9625]

What wonderful friends absolute diamonds,,, that and a fantastic mum and dad 👍 you two will enjoy the fair winds of life and ride through them pesky storms,leaving them in you’re wake with a triumphant grin on your faces 😉

[@edwardlagace9813]

You are at nature's whim. I am glad you all made it to your destination.

[@markchristoffersen9543]

That's just bad management on your behalf to run out of diesel you should always have spare fuel

[@vkenn60]

Does your puppy need a life vest on whilst at sea?

[@crabbingclammingboatcampin4962]

Yes!!!

[@alanduncan9204]

Aversion therapy on the dog. Works every time. Shame about that skeg - you did a lot of work on that in France.

[@steventalbott903]

Good luck with your project.

[@midnightmiddleton]

It’s great to see you out and about. I love watching your channel as it keeps me motivated. Hopefully I will be going to Gibraltar to do my yacht masters in June.stay safe and maybe we will meet on day once I’ve found a boat and I get to experience what you do. 👍😊