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.

[@alweir2662]

Hey Gus. I have been watching your adventures from the start. I have owned power yachts for 23 years and have done all the maintenance, regular and preventative on my own. I have owned three power yachts and loved every bit of it. I have replaced and installed water heaters, generator maintenance, oil changes, winterizing, bottom coating paint, outdrive and shaft maintenance on the different boats etc. etc. etc. I just want to say I’m so impressed with your work ethic and the obvious love you have for your water crafts. It is an absolute pleasure to watch your journey(s) and I look forward to the next round of videos. I know how hard it is to video your work and pleasure and allow us to share your life with us. Keep up the fabulous content creation and know there are a lot of us that are living vicariously through you and thank you for that opportunity. Fair winds and following seas my friend(if I can be so bold) and wish you continued safe passages. My wife of 39 years was taken from me a year ago from cancer and as result I lost the interest to boat without her, however, you allow me to maintain my love for boating by watching you. THANK YOU!

[@donblythe3766]

I'm sorry to hear that your wife passed away and I am sure that she would not want you to grieve to the point that you lose the connections that you had with boating friends, they will help lift you from the sorrow that you feel now.

[@theabsolutetruth2024]

Condolences sir.

[@slickjimmy76]

My heart felt condolences Sir on the loss of your Wife.

[@InTooDeepBro]

I am very sorry for the loss of your wife. Thank you very much for the support! I will keep the videos coming!

[@stratolestele7611]

God bless you, brother. 👍🙏

[@joshuadupay1285]

Hey Gus! I work on designing boats, and have done lots of work looking into anode protection for boats. You won't want to use the spacer technique on the anodes. The anode amount and placement is calculated based on the electrical charge difference between your hull and the water and what you want to protect, so the anode placement is designed with that in mind but is calculated with one side being fully in contact with the hull. You need to have the anode touching the bare hull surface in order to transfer the current the best, so not only do you not want to space the anodes away from the hull, but as you said, you also want to remove the paint in the area directly under the anodes. This is why typically you install them before bottom paint and then tape the anodes to prevent them getting coated because if they are covered with bottom paint they also won't do their job. With your spacer technique or without removing the paint under the anodes you want have enough current passing between the hull and the anodes for them to be effective. If you haven't seen any sort of pitting on the hull or shafts etc., then that means the currently designed anode system is doing its job correctly, and you shouldn't mess with that. Also you don't want to add unnecessary amounts of anodes or anode surface area because you can actually over protect the hull, and the charge from the anodes will actually over power that of the hull and you will reverse the process causing the hull to be sacrificed instead of the anodes. Hope this helps, and keep up the great work!

[@sliceomedia]

Hey Joshua. I had forwarded your post to Gus on his facebook page from Gus: Hey! Thank you very much for the insight! The paint is absolutely removed beneath the spacers. I do understand what you are saying, however since the anodes are bonded to the hull (connected via bare metal with zero resistance) making the zinc contact more would not make any difference. The amount of anode is calculated exactly how you described, but it’s based on bonded surface area touching the water, and not the hull. As long as the anode is bonded, it’s connected to the hull. IE, welded anodes to a sea wall, or hull anodes bonded via wire to engines on a fiberglass boat, ect. Those are also spaced for the purpose of more surface area contacting the water. I am very curious to see how this works in the long run. - Gus

[@premitive1]

Howdy Joshua, I don't think the anode needs as much electrical contact as you suggest. The current will never be such that you'd need the entire anode touching the hull or the strut or any part of the cathode. Is Gus' boat aluminum? I didn't really catch that. Overprotection can be an issue, but he should just make use of a silver/silver-chloride electrode to check that his hull is at the right potential.

[@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

[@LouiA1]

GUS!!! I’m so happy for you! I’m laying on my hospice bed. Your latest video dropped! I can forget (even in fleeting moments) about my problems. I enjoy your videos very very much. Thank you for taking time to record your adventures. I love you Brother! ❤

[@JamesFrost74659]

God bless ya mate. Salute.

[@mikecheck1256]

I too find these videos tend to take my mind off current problems. Gus is the man.. and so are you! 💪 if you need anything let me know Loui

[@Justfinnishguy]

🙏

[@GEvans1983]

@LouiA1 - God bless you. In my thoughts.

[@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.

[@gunnar_langemark]

Whenever I'm a little weary about the young generations half my age, I just think of Gus, and poof! every shadow of a doubt vanish into the ocean like gaz in a soda! This is such a joy to watch. The world is not going down.

[@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

[@DEW409]

Marina Mechanics have about the widest skill set of any profession. Electronics, check. Wiring, check. Plumbing, check. Engine repair, check, Fiberglas repair, check, Welding, check, Hydraulics, check. HVAC check. Wood working, check. And a whole lot more. That's why Gus can do all this stuff!

[@Hossdelux]

Everybody has it. Just some are learned stubborn/stupidity 😂

[@robinobrien9409]

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

[@davidamato768]

I believe it is more important for the anode to have as much surface area contact the hull than the anode to have exposed surface area. Love the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@chrismarshall6082]

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

[@francispressly8517]

@1:06:50 The greater the amount of area of the base surface that is in contact with the anode the better it will protect the underlying hull. Electron flow is maximized by the entire plate being in contact with the hull. Offsetting it with the spacers is diminishing your contact area and reducing it's effectiveness spread across the entire surface of the plate. Your offsets will get eaten up first, reducing the electron flow and your underlying hull will pay the consequences. No bueno amigo. Just sayin'

[@dherman0001]

Agreed.

[@936anyst]

Saturday just got great, thanks

[@ComicbookGuy70]

Besides lessening the conductivity for the electrical field that flows around the hull (path of least resistance), once those spacers start to corrode the plates will get loose.

[@dimitarmitsev8734]

I was thinking the exact same thing, that these spacer bushings will corrode before the plate itself, and the plate will lose contact with the hull.

[@greenfeilds...1]

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

[@dfharris03]

There's never been a boat channel like this one. It's incredible. Congratulations. The turbo exhaust is quite the unit.

[@toddstanley6877]

I swear, I won't be surprised when Gus posts a video saying, "I'm in too deep again and bought a 1000 foot Great Lakes ore freighter that me and my friends are restoring"! Keep living the dream and showing us how it's done Gus! Looking forward to see how great you make this Broward like you saved the Hatteras.

[@markgrandpa]

Hi love watching you. The zink plates. The point of contact is where it draws the Corrosion. So the corrosion will be around the bolts versus the 20"of contact around the plate. I would mount them the way everyone else does. Just a thought. If your way is better then your gonna be rich. Lol good luck.

[@drewd1726]

Brother…Watching from Oregon. You make me smile. From bolt removal straight into a victory gasket acquisition… Appreciate ya my man.

[@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.

[@ro19gat]

Gus you leave me in Awe with your can do attitude and incredible work ethic! I look forward to your next instalment with impatience! all the best Dx 👊🏻

[@georgebutterfield9673]

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

[@jedthezed3599]

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

[@somdhomestead9031]

Been waiting for a new video. Your ingenuity is top notch. Your the boat McGuyver!

[@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. :-)

[@davidankenbrand6503]

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

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Gus, you are so talented! Amazing how you dig into things like stabilizers you've never dealt with and figure it all out. I can't believe how hard it is to access some stuff in your engine space. Terrific work, congrats.

[@versace_dime_bag4178]

I love how much we all just love to see Gus WIN! dude works harder than anyone to make s**t happen!

[@seeeedat]

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

[@SaintsPurgatory]

yea why don't you ask him out? I hear he is single. lmao

[@michealarburn9861]

​​@@SaintsPurgatoryDon't be a dick dude.... He is fantastic guy doing more things than the majority of people his age!

[@seeeedat]

@@SaintsPurgatory LOL what a jackwagon

[@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.

[@ThomasKuhar]

Gus mentioned the plates didn't fit flush.

[@Capt_T_Ray]

None of our anodes on the tugboats are butted up to bare iron they are welded to the hull that has paint behind them so the only thing they are “conducting” thru are the welded tabs

[@andrewmoore3491]

It’s gonna be a good day when I finally get a new video from Gus on N2Deep.

[@ErikH86]

Thanks Gus for your hard work. We appreciate you!

[@williamtimmckissick4075]

Gus ! Thanks for showing the whole process of fixing things in the marine world. I find your episodes fascinating, keep up the good work and enjoy the fruit of your labor!

[@alexanderdow6861]

What a way to start my Saturday

[@stratolestele7611]

DeVory, you provide thoughtful and logical analyses. That is why I watch your channel.

[@josephdennehey4126]

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

[@drcdrdoct9864]

Your boys pulled that much better than those jacklegs did last time. I can't get over how nice that ship looks. Fair winds and following seas mate. I love your content.

[@kentwalker1496]

Everything you have done and own is well earned due to your hard work. We are enjoying your content. Stay healthy and smooth sailing.

[@timrobin6303]

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

[@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!

[@Dr_Panne_Koek.]

Yes finally after a month a new video!

[@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.

[@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.

[@oaw117]

way better haul-out crew this time.

[@lutomson3496]

@@genesmith4019 we use these tools in the electric substation and line work also

[@zoidberg444]

As an automotive guy its interesting to be learning something about motor boats. You're a machine Gus. You must have worked yourself half to death between this and your Hateras.

[@Trodai2020]

Whenever we had to take the fridge off the sailboat. I learned from older generations to saw saw the fridge in half lol. It made a small mess but super easy to get it off the boat lol

[@jamesexploringonline872]

I like how you went and replaced seals and filters, giving you peace of mind down the track. Dope boat

[@colleendaloisio4900]

I also have been watching since the beginning, love all your adventures. ♥

[@nedharrisjr2991]

Gus is one hard working guy! Love this program.

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

Saturday morning surprise of an ITD video. Thanks Gus.

[@rcgrizz]

Dude! You are the MAN! And you do it all with a smile! Tagging along on the Caribbean adventure! Peace be with you.

[@xiav2008]

Nice bolt xtract on racor, kudos, good content, thanks

[@tyricepirtle5785]

My boy said holy 💩 that's heavy 🤣. I know nothing about boats or sailing but I really dig this channel 🤝

[@ST-fp1gw]

Absolute classic Hoodie string Mine was sucked up in my hand-held leaf blower, happens so fast it will leave you stunned

[@eddiealonso6650]

Everytime I think I know a decent amount about boats I see how deep you get into maintenance and restoration on yours, lol. Keep the content up, glad to see all your hard work paying off.

[@J_sLaXx]

by elevating the anodes from the hull you are essentially cutting your anode size. consider this, if it were beneficial it would be industry standard

[@nicholaskeur]

Look up anodes for ships... they are always spaced away from the hull to increase surface area, it is industry standard..

[@KaptanKlutz]

Stumbled across your videos and was watching this one and caught a real blast from the past. Saw the “Thomas S” on blocks in the background behind yours. I used to work on that boat back when it was a dive boat in NC years ago. Last I saw it, it was headed down the highway on a flatbed leaving the boatyard. Had a lot of good memories on it and it’s a crazy coincidence to see it again on a KZbin series I started following. World can be small sometimes.

[@rickramsey9868]

Dude there is just not anything you can't fix. I watch your 2 hour video's and I'm always at the end going NO not over yet. I always thought I was pretty good at fixing things and working with my hands but not close to your level. Just love watching your video's. Wish there could be a 2 hour one everyday. Keep them coming. Amazing work.

[@North-SouthAdventures]

Agreed !

[@Capt_T_Ray]

You can do it also you have the same instant infinite information in the palm of your hand as gus and as everyone just gotta use it to your advantage. He does it out of necessity to not pay for repairs except for material cost

[@paulbanzhaf1859]

Hi Gus,aside from minimizing the surface contact, my concern is that the spacers will erode much earlier than the plates so after the standoffs are gone your plates will be loose and flop around while under way. Just my thought. Keep up the good work I really enjoy your channel

[@SuperQdaddy]

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

[@terencelarkin5959]

Gus your living the dream. I’m 73 and you’re doing what I wanted to do at one time mate.

[@anthoneyking6572]

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

[@davidc3572]

Gus: Over the past 40 years I've done a lot of the same stuff you're doing now. And I recognize genius when I see it! Keep the faith brother!

[@2nd_of_3]

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

[@williambrooke6266]

You are still the most fascinating dude to watch. Everything about you is awesome! I am a much older guy, who had my boats when I was your age, but I never did any of the work on them myself. I can't wait to see your next adventure. If you ever venture across the Atlantic, stop by on Ibiza. Ask for William or American Bill. Happy sialing.

[@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!!

[@StoneLegion]

I think the best part of this series I been enjoying is all the places you keep shouting out especially to locals. This is pretty big deal for these people having someone recommend word of mouth. I hope you keep doing this, because it's something you don't see a lot on KZbinrs out there.

[@BadFishSM]

Great job on the stabilizer service! I do hydraulic and running gear work at LMC down here in Ft. Lauderdale if you are ever down here and need a hand with anything I’m always down to lend a hand!

[@buckflather2475]

LOVE the idea of painting the surface and pressing cardboard over it to help make the gasket.

[@ISelfxServe]

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

[@Jmoniz79]

I was a commercial fisherman for years and we were always told you wanted the zinks to have as much contact with the hull as possible to help with electrolysis and every time we hauled out the zinks def where doing there job

[@leatherles]

Whatever the outcome regarding the spacing of the anodes. Gus will take it on board and learn. He's a young guy and has already processed a massive amount of practical boat knowledge.

[@reggienance]

Man, that's a full-time job. Your ability to figure things out and do it yourself has always impressed me. I know nothing about anodes but I would think the entire surface needs to be connected to the boat to work properly. Good luck with your adventures.

[@rayboucher479]

Instead of buying your bolts at Home Depot try a nut and bolt store. I paid $7 per bolt for I/2 “ for my deck and after buying half them the millwright at work told me about the nut and bolt store . Got a box of 50 for about $50 ! Nuts and washers were also dirt cheap. Ouch that hurts .

[@davidlogan4329]

Such a very clever presenter with all the skills he has. I admire him greatly.

[@sd-pv6it]

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

[@AG-no1dq]

you are simply incredible with your mechanical tenacity. You can fix anything!!! Really enjoyed this video.

[@SamCyanide]

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

[@bengone3349]

Gus, your work ethic is over the top. I really enjoy see all the things you are getting done. Looking forward to the next video.

[@4069ish]

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

[@davesemak]

Gus, I’m very happy every time you post a new video. Your adventures have been inspiring to me, I love the way you share technical details and figure out resolutions to so many different challenges. I can’t wait to travel with you via KZbin again

[@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

[@7mtex300]

Dude, I'm not blowin' smoke when I say , I'm truly impressed, and I'm glad you're going back to the original name. I've always felt that the "laws of the sea" are a different than anywhere else and shouldn't be trifled with.

[@dherman0001]

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

[@tlteal]

Hi Gus, my wife and I look forward to your videos and adventures and like so many others have said here, your work ethic and "can do" attitude is infectious! Keep up the great work, thank you so much for sharing with us and I look forward to watching you head to Florida/Bahamas!

[@dylanpayte8936]

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

[@CHMoore]

Hey Gus: Your hard and determination are awesome. I’m turning 75 soon and I never was much of a boat kind of guy but you have me full-bore interested and excited to get this beauty cruising the seas and pointed south! Let’s go!

[@ronlutmanconstruction6733]

THIS MAY HELP, I purchase sheets of FRP at the H.D. Use it to temporarily cover the floor and walls. Heavy/ bulky items slide easier in tight spots and over uneven surfaces. You can simply cut FRP with a razer knife.

[@honeyforce996]

6:50 gee she's so shiny. The buffing really paid off

[@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.

[@nedkelly9688]

@@JerzyBoy973 Mate in Australia all our commercial fishing boats are bare aluminium except the hull has antifoul on the bottom. parents owned 30 foot bare aluminium boats, we net fish and drag nets up the front and back etc. spanner crab ropes and nets and a painted boat would be damaged in first day. using anodes stops corrosion and the aluminium gets pitted and feels rough when run hand over, but isn't bad.. personally painting a aluminium boat leads to that bubble he showed in first video. water gets trapped between hull and paint skin and then you have issues. where as bare aluminium drys fast.

[@randy5411]

Gus, with your skill set, you'll never have trouble finding work.

[@christiansmedman8917]

I am a guy in Sweden that know nothing about boats but watching you fix this up is so cool and inspiring. You seem to have endless energy and handy people are always inspiring.

[@shawnchadwick4943]

Got to agree with Alweir2662. It’s about surface contact and also dissimilar metals. With the spacer, you have introduced a third metal and I would bet that the spacer will be attacked and the zinc will most likely fall off. I would stick with what the manufacturer does. Love your videos and I hope that helps. My boat was in salt water in Tampa for many years and have first hand experience with what happens to zincs and I would stay conservative and go with what the manufacturer did. And hope you are feeling better

[@karenperez4981]

What a nice job you have done. Im excited to see updates on your travels. Have an awesome trip. Be safe.

[@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

[@TaylorCreekStudios]

Gus, watched all of your videos since the Albin, I grew up boating in the Chesapeake in the 70's, 28 Chris>36 Trojan>43 Chris. I'm now an old guy, and watching you makes me wish I had done what you are doing! Keep up the good work, you have a great attitude, your mechanical ability is outstanding, and it's just great getting to live my youth again by watching you. Keep it up buddy, thanks for taking us along on your adventures!

[@williambrooke6266]

We can all speak to the same feelings!!!

[@dennisbeek6958]

I love reading the feedback almost as much as watching the videos 😅

[@TwoSock]

I love these long videos. Havent watched it yet but every time there's a new upload and i see hours and not minutes my whole body goes "YES!"

[@jamess3532]

Gus is a rare breed for someone his age. He works the equivalent of 4 full time jobs.

[@dalethornton1113]

You go GUS, can't wait for the trip log report. You remind me of myself 40 years ago! Thanks!