Preparing My Boat for a 3500 Mile Adventure

[@theroboticscodedepot7736]

Hi Gus, I'm a Metallurgical Engineer and I would say it's better to have more contact with the actual hull of the ship than expose more of the anode to water. You want the electrons to be able to flow from the anode to the hull so having more area for that to happen is the MOST important thing when mounting the anodes.

[@Jersey-GT-F150]

I thought the same exact thing. More surface mounted on both the hull and the anode. Lets see, maybe Gus has come up with a new idea here...

[@92Blackjeep]

If the mounted surface is painted, they the anode is still only contacting the hull via the bolt anyway, so how can it be worse to space them off? (asking for a friend)

[@extraglutenplz3758]

@@92Blackjeep less surface area contact if spaced out, and paint doesn't negate conductivity so you don't lose much with it being painted

[@theroboticscodedepot7736]

@@92Blackjeep The mounting surface should not be painted. Gus was going to strip off the paint where his spacers contact the hull.

[@masterv2118]

simply put as much contact is better.

[@seeeedat]

I love this kid Gus... I'm from central Texas now living in Europe. This kid is a solid gem.

[@chrismarshall6082]

Incredibly impressed with your work ethic and depth of knowledge on so many aspects of boat design and maintenance!! Keep it up !

[@patriciabernard8386]

Hello, Gus, I am a 77 year old woman who waits for your videos. I am impressed with myself on my understanding of the anodes before you even explained them. I even understood that the aluminum anodes must have other metals mixed in to be a good anode. I advise anyone you invite onboard when you start your adventures is to require them to view this video in the hopes that they will respect you in your blood sweat and tears while you restored this beautiful yacht!

[@smvalgma]

Haven't clicked on a video so fast in a while. Cheers from Estonia.

[@stomptheelites]

Ha! me too

[@mobius6772]

Do u know Ari Matti?

[@smvalgma]

@@mobius6772 Of course

[@tomblodgett7389]

Your mechanical aptitude is totally off the charts. You are not afraid to tackle anything. Some people have it and lots of others don't. You definitely have it. Keep up the good work and keep blowing our minds every video with what you are able to accomplish. Cheers from Austin, TX

[@InTooDeepBro]

Thank you for the support! Ill keep em coming! 😀

[@seeeedat]

HELL YEAH AUSTIN!! Native here

[@936anyst]

Saturday just got great, thanks

[@cptbimes1]

I'm just here for the comments on this crew versus the last haulout crew 🤣 Engineer here. Galvanic corrosion can be a designs worst enemy. Platinum and Gold are probably the most cathodic (corrodes slowly) elements known to man. Magnesium being one of the most anodic (corrodes first). There are galvanic corrosion charts out there and the further away two metals are on the chart from each other, the more aggressive the attack you will have on the anodic metal. In order for galvanic corrosion to occur, the two metals must be touching and there must be an electrolytic fluid touching both. This is why these zincs are critical on a boat people. Just in case everyone is wondering, there aren't too many metals more anodic than 5000 series aluminum. Beryllium, Zinc and Magnesium are a few of them. 🙂

[@genesmith4019]

I never would've guessed Beryllium was so anodic. We have Breyllium copper tools aboard and they have never shown corrosion.

[@pierrec1590]

I think the studs will be eaten away faster than the rest of the anodes if just because there is less metal. Galvanic corrosion is caused by currents flowing through the metal so you are concentrating the flow of that current into those studs. It may not be good.

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Gus, being that your boat is aluminum what is the difficulty in polishing a section like we see on tanker trucks that look like a mirror ( like maybe the channel letters polished out to add another layer of ultra cool) other than being hyper labor intensive. Also of note is your generation is well served by your hard work ethic as an example of hard work, attention to detail and learning all you can to accomplish new tasks correctly. I am an admirer and a fan. Keep up the hard work young man. The way you go after new jobs and learn it through to become wore experienced is to my mind proof you are more old school than your age would say. An old soul in a capable young mans frame.

[@JerzyBoy973]

Exposed aluminum and salt water sounds like a terrible idea.

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

@@JerzyBoy973 Well it would be high up and of course clear coated.

[@robinobrien9409]

He has so much personality and a great smile all the time

[@Haladmer]

Seeing this beast on the hard, you can really see the work you and the team have put in on her. Great to see the changes, and best of luck on the future plans!

[@dylanpayte8936]

Suggestion run an experiment full contact in all but 2 space them check results every 6 months

[@jedthezed3599]

Hey Gus, you're just about the only channel that I get excited to see when there is a new video! 😊

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

42:36 just watching you trying to get into position to work on that port side stabilizer behind the port engine gave me a claustrophobia attack.. literally started to hyperventilate and I've never suffered from claustrophobia in my life!

[@bindatek8801]

When you are carrying large boxes, fridges and cupboards etc with two people, particularly. Get two straps under the object, go to one strap and wind the ends of it securely around your hands, one end in each hand. You trim the length so that you JUST lift the thing off the floor. Your assistant does the same at his end of the object. You will be absolutely amazed how much more weight you can lift like that. Both of you can see over the top of the object, it's safer and much easier than you did, all that cussing and heaving!! Try it, use grip gloves too, in fact in tight spots, you mind find the grip gloves will be easier for minute movement. A low weight lifting sling is ideal too so that you hold a loop with one hand. You can even both sometimes walk forwards if you have a long way to go with it. Using one sling, you can even move a small Fridge on you own, no strains!! Enjoy the day - John

[@greenfeilds...1]

I look forward to your videos. I wish you posted more often

[@4069ish]

Haha when you pour oil, turn the spout to the top. It vents itself. An old man showed me that years ago.

[@alexanderdow6861]

What a way to start my Saturday

[@dherman0001]

I dont need Holafly, but that was a sweet pitch! Im aware of it now if we travel abroad.

[@ErikH86]

Thanks Gus for your hard work. We appreciate you!

[@Dr_Panne_Koek.]

Yes finally after a month a new video!

[@dalebend2831]

Great stuff, diesel and A/C trained and 25 years in machine shop. Always like watching a young man figure it out early in life. --- spring washers alternate in cup directions to form the gaps for the spring action--- very stout springs and quickest lock times of any spring.

[@georgebutterfield9673]

As far as anodes, the gap is a perfect place for growth etc, also a perfect snag point for ropes etc

[@Tadrjbs]

The size of the Anodes are directly proportional to the area of hull and contact area of the Anodes to the hull dude. Grind all surface to match the Anodes perfectly is best.

[@nofider1]

My understanding is the larger the surface area of contact between anode and hull the lower the resistance of the contact area resulting in higher current flow and more efficient electrolysis.... faster anode corrosion tho, but I like your idea, makes sense. Great video... excited for the the upcoming voyage. What an awesome vessel you have. Thanks for the journey. :-)

[@OrionP4]

Let's go!

[@stomptheelites]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@bryanlittle2607]

I enjoy watching your videos. Stay safe Gus!! I even have my wife now watching your content.

[@albertsilva8952]

YO Gus,,Good to see your new Vid,Tons of fun watching as Usual,, In my opinion Galvanic corrosion Is just like a Possi,Trac rear end, I DONT need to know how it works,IT JUST DOES ))))) put the dang annodes on wnd let it rip !!!!

[@theroboticscodedepot7736]

This past summer I toured the battleship NJ when it was in dry dock for maintenance and painting of the hull and they also used aluminum anodes for hull corrosion protection.

[@Eddiemac8343]

Love ur passion and enthusiasm, used to be that way 🤭just hit double nickles so not so much as before but hell id be right in the thick of it with ya,verry cool cause 👍god speed kid !

[@timrobin6303]

lovely to see you back mate. We Aussies love your boating adventures. We do crazy things too.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Dude your level of knowledge and motivation is killer for your age..god bless you need a vacation ❤

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Saturday morning surprise of an ITD video. Thanks Gus.

[@grahamwilson3252]

Brilliant ....like the time lapse good detail when needed ..... good luck on your voyage 👍

[@anthoneyking6572]

Wow So Much Work No one Could Acuse you of Being Lazy Thats For Sure Great Vlog mate so Much Work Completed Thanks

[@joek1302]

It's very impressive you tackle all these projects. You're a smart dude

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you for taking us along on your journey. I'm packed and ready to travel. I make great coffee, cook well, and sleep a lot.

[@petermccarthy3166]

This octogenarian waits with bated breath from one episode to the next. Good on yer Gus

[@ronaldpare91]

The spacers are going to corrode faster than the plates, then you'll have plates that are rattling on the mounting bolts with NO contact with the hull.

[@2nd_of_3]

🎉 been looking everyday.. just knew one was imminent 🤗

[@EdwardTilley]

Another great video !! Was waiting for this to drop ... great job!

[@mobius6772]

this is what i found on google about the anodes. -The science behind anodes on a boat is that they protect metal parts from corroding by being eaten away by electrons before more important parts of the boat. This process is called galvanic corrosion, which occurs when two different metals are immersed in a conductive solution, like seawater, and become electrically connected.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

"Flahdah"! We home-grown Floridians hate that, LOL! Such a great project to follow. Cheers from Mexico!

[@dcallan812]

Looking healthy, both the boat and you. Great video 2x👍

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

Another InTooDeep video lets go!!!

[@JACKintheBIRD]

HELL YEA! See you south buddy!

[@KeiferMarcus]

I’ve been subscribed for about a year now and I’ve enjoyed watching Jeremy Allen White work on boats! Keep up the great content Gus!!

[@ChristianNorling]

Yay a new episode ✌🏻😊 Always a pleasure watching you grind and make things happen 😊 greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@DTOM1776emg]

Hello from Tennessee. Long over due video👍

[@Jakobhearn]

I must check this chanel 2 or 3 times a week every week for a video. And now it posted i watched it and now back to waiting and checking. Cheers.

[@SamCyanide]

Heck yeah!! Enjoy the weather down in FL this winter Gus

[@Sydthesloth45]

Wild loving this series this year epic undertaking well done

[@ISelfxServe]

Man Jeremy Allen white starting a boat channel wasn’t something I expected but I’m all here for it

[@ichbineinegluhbirne4141]

I wanted to click on this vid faster but I decided to watch it tomorrow... I failed 😂 I can't wait to see the full trip!!! Good luck Guss!!!

[@SaltyDawg71]

Always great to hear from you, Gus! Way to go! Can't wait for the your next video!

[@donnieporter7890]

Gus definitely enjoy all the hard work u put in on your boat and video's. The time lapse music is always great take care safe travels. Kansas USA is watching

[@houstontexas4658]

OMG Gus, an awesome update and can't wait to see the new name and your adventure south! You're youthfulness, work ethic, knowledge and holy shit is so much appreciated, you're quite the young Fella! Keep on keeping on for us not so young guys!!

[@hans-gunterschuh3781]

Ich habe schon lange nicht mehr so ​​schnell auf ein Video geklickt. Grüße aus Deutschland/Bottrop

[@davidankenbrand6503]

Gus, l really like the content and your ability to explain things so clearly.

[@wraithofsolidarity]

Hey cool vid. In a stressful environment, a sly meditation pose... then the secret part is to meditate that part which is meditating. To get the right intent in that place, the tailormade one, intuitively and actively don't listen to anything, like use the force to decide what not to listen to, like in Zen sense, the sound of one hand clapping. The mind is always generating programs that limit us based on interactions with the environment we've had, which can pile up. A little bit of meditation can undo it; mind, body or soul fitness. It's so easily overlooked.

[@Felorn6863369]

Kickin ass and taken names! Love to see it!

[@danandtab7463]

Totally understand from videos like this why even small boat crews include an engineer. You must be underway as of yesterday. Bon Voyage!

[@roundcornerent]

I see you have a milwakee headlight . Nice ,that is a must have . Expensive but worth it .Can't live without mine .

[@jeremyhusack6317]

Well I did have plans today but I’m going to have to be 2 hours late for everything now. It’s worth it.

[@mtw1234]

"Oh well, it is what it is." I love it! What a great attitude. Most of us would be throwing monkey wrenches around.

[@nicclark9791]

I took a much heavier one out of an upper flat that had a very twisty dangerous stairway, so I cut the thing in half, as you can guess I used the saw that saws all, lol. This thing weighed way more than twice what you have, in a few minutes it was done. Did this as well with an oil tank wood stove my late dad had in the basement, I don't know how he even got it down there, didn't even kill one blade. lol Then get the new one delivered.

[@slasher102]

I am not a boat person but i realy like the chanel and what you are doing, fare play, the washers are bellvil washers i think. keep up the great content.

[@gobfranklin6759]

Wow, getting into the small spaces! Good for you man!

[@deanofrock6236]

You are a great mechanic.

[@barrystoy8222]

Another video i Luv it Gus keep them coming Windsor Ontario Canada watching

[@cobraa2000]

Hell yeah congrats it looks good, ya liven the dream!!!

[@masterv2118]

anode - direct contact is best, That said I'm sure you will see this over time and take any needed steps. looking fwd to your next video an those to follow, Cheers from BGI.. May the waters always be smooth and warm

[@artdadson6294]

Gus, we are looking at a Monday 0400 Crossing from Canada to Bar Harbour.. looking forward to catching up to ya!

[@davedavids9619]

I just found out what I will be watching tonight, will put it on the big screen. We love your videos Gus, always wondering what you will encounter, but also knowing that you will solve it one way or the other. 👍

[@chadholm5518]

Gus you have a good boat and I enjoy your videos keep up the great work

[@14temba]

Finally.. 🎉

[@davelavigne2133]

Fridge = moving straps. Get a pair! Makes moving awkward things easy!

[@tuberNunya]

Bronze and aluminum have no problem together. That one just didn't get changed out when the rest did because it was the difficult one. Bronze is actually better, but just more expensive.

[@sd-pv6it]

i would say with the spacers you will have extra drag, and also space for barncile and weeds to get stuck in

[@williamhamill813]

Zinks are a less noble metal exchanging ions through electrolysis. The electrolyte is the seawater and the DC current comes from boats or the atmosphere.

[@contram8656]

Awsome work man! Love your videos! :)

[@hassunhus]

U have unbelievable amount of energy.......😊

[@pquackenbush]

I think the biggest problem with your spacers is that the hull is only electrically conductive to the anodes through the bolt threads. So once the threads corrode, your hull will no longer conduct well through the anodes. Just compare the large square surface area of the back of the aluminum plates to the tiny circular surface area of the threads.

[@MrDbass7]

You could really uses some new windows with sliders in your galley to allow some fresh air ventilation to flow throughout the boat. Especially during the winter months in south Florida

[@InTooDeepBro]

Agreed! One thing that I wish this boat had was windows that opened.

[@jakeringer3153]

1:37:01 "that was three things, what was the fourth? Hmmm..." looks around 45 year old engine room with countless system/wiring/hoses 😁

[@talkshowtea1313]

Nice! 42:20 wow

[@Sgt_Hest]

Looking forward to the next one already. Good job on the boat :D

[@jeremyjudd5236]

Awesome stuff really quality video 💪💪💪💪

[@josephdennehey4126]

Gus, I'm so impressed with your ability to do IT ALL! All the best going forward! Cheers!

[@Kaleb_with_A_K]

I like your videos before watching them.. lfg .

[@theogdirkdiggler]

The anode also creates a ground for the electrical system.

[@genesmith4019]

Whenever I hit a problem in maintaining my boat I think of this guy.

[@direwolf4874]

Music is ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@lovingcars]

Cool video. Looking fwd to the Bahamas & Florida.

[@GWBergen61]

Good thing you’re slender cause a rotund fella like me wouldn’t stand a chance fitting into those confined spaces, love the channel Gus. 🇨🇦👊

[@themayorcharters]

Another great video bud hope all is well 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kipdiddy23]

Morning my guy

[@meandmybuddy964]

You have great friends for letting you use that lift to haul your boat out

[@nigelw598]

Gday Gus, Saturday evening here in Australia. Great to see a vid from you mate. Will settle in and watch, Cheers 🍻