Replacing My Entire Engine WHSE115

[@RobOnBusiness]

Holly - you're incredible! As a retired heavy duty mechanic, I'm impressed with your determination and skill at improvisation! That is the true hallmark of survival! Way to go - there's nothing you can't do.😀👍

[@skippyone3085]

I have watched your vids for a couple of years now, i dont remember commenting before although i always leave a like. However, i am compelled to write. You are a very VERY remarkable lady i cant tell you how impressed i am having done the exact same job myself last year. Absolutely the purest example of determination and never giving in. 😊

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thank you so much!:)

[@bforshay]

I'm impressed. Not an easy project, even whrm everything goes perfectly. And in a boat it's harder. Nice job!

[@terrywilliams6923]

Having installed 2 engines myself.I admire your approach to what is a tenuous task.

[@hollo500]

Once again, i am so impressed by you. A true adventurer.

[@bdlii]

Nice to see you getting down to the business of maintenance. Impressive the amount of work you personally contributed to such a challenging project.

[@pj311foo]

Holly AND James?! My two favorite channels. Really cool seeing you both in the video. Made me smile. 😊

[@DirkJacobsz]

My two hero's Wind Hippie Holly and James.. you are flippin amazing - well done.. sail well..

[@AZ-vt7dt]

I'm impressed by them both.....cut from the same cloth.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

I am BEYOND impressed! I grew up around cars, worked rebuilding engines and retired as a machinist. What you accomplished is amazing!

[@contentforcoaches]

Holly, you continue to amaze me! Your positive attitude, grit, and skills are inspirational! Get it, girl! :)

[@derekkeith108]

The collab I have always wanted, James and Holly.

[@Maungateitei]

She's a real Seaman! James is a panicky little harbour loving girlyboy who's sailed about 6 tacks on the ocean in his life. 😋

[@47colton]

As a licenced aircraft mechanic and a guy who has repaired old things..I get a kick out of watching you work on your engine. The way you named it made me chuckle. :)

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha yes it's always important to name things like this

[@47colton]

@@WindHippieSailing I didnt want to post this for everyone to see but if you have left wires flopping around eventually they will break wherever they are fastened to something. Same with fuel lines. There are best practices that should be followed to prevent dangerous failures and sometimes amatures doing their own work may not see a potential problem. Sometimes its good to have a REAL mechanic take a look at your work and make sure its safe. Or maybe face time your father and let him look things over. I think you are awesome but im a dad too and wouldnt want you to have a dangerous situation develope..:)

[@SpotOnFyn]

I love the sound of a Bukh DV10, one of the best marine engines ever made

[@WindHippieSailing]

Such a solid little nugget

[@Frankenstompbox]

Sailor James and wind Hippie. My two favorite solo sailors!

[@stuartsutherland7664]

"The red bastard", I love it! I think I'd have to train as a contorsionist to work in that engine room! You're certainly not afraid to get your hands dirty working on your boat. Mighty impressed!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Needing to twist in behind the engine is always a nice reminder to do my morning yoga haha

[@chuckduzzie8529]

“Figuring stuff as we go”… when we are lucky that is what we all do. You did great

[@johnnicolson467]

Bolts go in from the top so if the nut comes off the engine stays in the same place. The thing you call the foot is an engine mount.

[@audave2304]

I’m glad someone else mentioned this I was about to, but I thought I should check the comments first 👍🏻

[@michaelmiller6062]

Thank you Holly, for making my Monday feel a little less like a Monday.

[@johnsmith-ke2sr]

Hi, Well done. I've been critical before of some of the risks you have taken. However, hats off to you for getting this sorted and doing such a competent job. Hopefully this engine will do you for many happy and safe miles. So good to see.

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Incredibly impressed Holly. You are a natural mechanical/electrical engineer! Well done!

[@pdutube]

Oh wow, I love when the cool channels cross-over each other! I've been following James on Sailing Triteia for some time and it was cool to see that he made it to New Zealand. It's also great to see how friendly the folks in the marina were. Great job captain!

[@WindHippieSailing]

New Zealand is such a friendly country! And yeah it was so fun meeting up with James

[@sleuth24]

Go the "Red Bastard", hopefully a trouble free asset for the rest of the trip

[@domhubbard2197]

More adventures in the troll hole, this time with a umbrella☔ Amazing job you did on the engine, amazed at your resilience, go holly!

[@thinkcasting3182]

Or a clever advertisement. A deceived audience is a disenchanted audience.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Holly, I commend you on everything that you do. Tackling everything as you do with almost no knowledge. Good on ya! Best of luck. Looking forward to more episodes. Thank you.

[@JP-dc3zn]

Your control of all the situations you have endured in the last several video's is amazing and as a viewer I could feel the emotion and strength you presented in overcoming them. Fair Winds and Following Seas

[@JP-dc3zn]

@WindHippieSailing_on_TeIegram ?

[@Seabee441]

I am impressed by the language skills and the ability to articulate the procedure of engine removal so well, You are not a novice when it comes to mechanical work, kudos to you for a job well done. A side comment, I purchased my Catalina 27 in Dana point California and had a wonderful time being around the sailing culture. I loved it

[@nicolasmarjieh3502]

When I have a problem on my boat I start to get worried and concerned, but you take it so well and deal with it as it is just another day in the neighborhood. you are amazing and supergirl,... Cheers.

[@davidwolff8903]

Just came across your channel. I love it. The Bukh engines are a fantastic little engine. It will give you decades of service.

[@sullybiker6520]

I remember following all this on your IG stories and just being amazed at you getting stuck in there. It's a hell of an achievement.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

So cool that you and James from Tritea are friends. His channel is one of my all time favorites… as is yours (of course).

[@svthebayviewcafe7675]

My Hero. I am a 63 years old sailor girl and I am soooooo proud of you! I do not know half of what you do! WoW! You should know that I am moving forward with my plans to sail because of you. I feel like I can do it because of you. THANKS SO MUCH you have changed my life.

[@Ramenscooter]

Praise the troll hole!

[@davidamburgey9398]

@@Ramenscooter The hole troll????

[@WindHippieSailing]

@@davidamburgey9398 the whole troll in the troll hole?

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yeah girl!! I'm so happy that you're out there doing it :)

[@michaelcarron3418]

I started to chuckle when you named the Engine, the Red Bastard. That string trick with the mounting bolts was ok. Liked the video, not too many women take out a boat engine, well done.

[@hectorsarraga2475]

Big smile when your engine started 😅. You are an inspiration to all of us starting our journey

[@user-kb5fi1hm3u]

Both very competent yachts people. Follow the winds and your ❤

[@andreweppink4498]

Haha. Strings on wrenches, parts etc. That's what we used to do in the USCG at Air Station Sangley Pt., Philippines, to change engines on HU-16 Grumman Albatrosses over the water. Those were the days!

[@jerryfritz374]

Many years ago i read a book called The Dove by Robin Graham. I'm 68 now 46 years out of the Marines. Was on an LPH Okinawa. West Pacific cruise. Love the islands in zhat area. Also enjoyed time aboard ship. You Dear young Lady are living Your Dream. Keep going strong. And as Jimmy Buffett would say Fair Sailing to you.

[@Starlight-Sailing-Adventure]

That's a lot of work! So glad to see you complete it successfully. Hope it holds up well.

[@raukawaprintsprints5445]

Kia ora Holly, I spent many "fun" hours working on my BUKH 20... fantastic little work horse that had done over 10000 hours.. I lost my yacht a month ago... rolled and dismasted out from Napier in a southerly storm that just kept on getting stronger with huge swells... the BUKH 20 had run till the last.. mine was named Angus... great work.. cheers, Alex

[@davidnichols147]

Holly, your a LEGEND! Unbelievable, you not only do your Homework, your the teacher in this class. Truly phenomenal, your a CLASS ACT.

[@duanepipe5277]

64 year old Brit here ,followed quite a few of your vids , love your take on life and determination to succeed, brilliant

[@gulfcoastinNTX]

Glad you got your new engine. Very cool to see James jump in to help.

[@childrenoftolkien]

Wanderlust. 8:55. Nice!

[@26N80W]

You are my hero. You re-powered your boat for $1,000 +/-. Amazing job. Good work.

[@bikesbeyond3135]

100% all in - and with Danish DV10 , Down under - as ever top marks, you just get right into whatever comes up. Amazing strength

[@JasonKechely]

You rock! Hopefully no more engine drama for awhile. Your attitude and determination are always inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@garganega]

At last. So glad you have that rebuilt engine. So glad you enlisted help from professionals.

[@jamacamecrazy5393]

The sound the red bastard makes. Reminds me of the old movie called the African Queen. 😊

[@CapitalVideo]

10 out of 10 for having a go at doing most of it for yourself.

[@rayjermyn4541]

next time you have a difficult bolt, push string through the hole and find the end, Duck tape to the shaft of the bolt and pull it back through the hole. Only works if the hole is big enough, and youre patient enough. BUT, impressed you got it done without a lot of swearing!

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

The "red bastard"...I love it!

[@wcads623]

Well done Holly saw your collab with the Old Sea Dog. Love the way you can still raise a smile in the face of some quite challenging problems in foreign lands miles from home and help from friends and family.

[@SamuelKTennis]

Holly, you are a CLASS ACT. I loved the umbrella. Woo Hoo! Holly has an ENGINE... now if we only had a functional key/lock!

[@grabbymcpoosey614]

It was great to see James from SV Triteia helping you! I looked away from the video but recognized his voice instantly. What a pleasant surprise. Happy sailing. FWFS.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yeah it was so nice of him to swing by and lend a hand. We definitely had a lot to chat about

[@chrisheap420]

Holley, you are such a legend for the way you attack those mechanical problems ! So proud of you and your can do attitude. When many would give up and run away you just figure out how it works, what’s needed and get up and get on with it. Go girl!

[@alexandersunter4899]

Holly this is the real thing and a great great watch.

[@j.goebbels2134]

And oh oh oh! That little tape-hat trick on the bolt head is AWESOME and will probably get used on my boat once per week. Thank you!

[@ricecrash5225]

Such a sailor, “The Red Bastard” 😂😂

[@jackrichards1863]

Very happy you got kiwi help with the engine since they have a really genuine view of boating yachting and motoring in boats. Hope this boat motor gives you very sound service Holly hippie. You're a proper sailor having made it all the way here.

[@tossed_about]

Moving all the grease from the engine bay to Holly ... well done 🙂.

[@onehappyoldgoat7124]

HI HOLLIE, OR IS IT HOLLY? I JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL BY ACCIDENT AND I LOVE IT....I'M AN OLD HIPPIE AND I LOVE SEEING SUCH A YOUNG AND TALENTED ADVENTUROUS HIPPIE. ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

[@jpegjake]

Taking out the insulation was definitely the way to go, but ingenuity is exciting!

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Wow, way to go, pulling an engine is kinda fun once you get the hang of it! I did one once, not as difficult as yours though, you continue to impress!

[@ShiraleeMatehe]

Inspirational! I’ve a 25ft Pelorus yacht that I’ve barely sailed, but one day…you are an inspiration for sure! Thank you🙂⛵️

[@MouseToes]

SO glad you got the new engine, one that you can count on!

[@alansmith2203]

I can't explain how impressed I am with your "can do" attitude. Like they say, "Showing up for the work is the hardest part." Impressive. You are gaining worlds of experience with this tiny boat. I wish you the best from San Francisco Bay.

[@trentdelancy3130]

Good to see that the engine shouldn't break down as much. Get going on the rest of your journey. Fair winds ahead.

[@Makanakai22]

Your channel and videos are so real and fun to watch! Happy sailing!! 😄

[@MrSoundpix]

Good job. BUKH is a very solid engine.. I´ve had a couple my self, and they never failed. Like your boat, it´s made here in Denmark. You were lucky to find one on the other side of the world. Have a nice trip.

[@hodadyou]

The same thing happened to us. Elbow blew, ordered a high end SS elbow. Installed, then realized the engine had seized in the process. We have an Ocean Volt setup onboard now and very happy with it. Good luck with the engine swap.

[@stevev5510]

James is looking positively dapper!

[@alexandramorkin400]

Well done, looks like you had some great help. Great to see James. All the best !

[@homebrewer7]

I just ran into you from watching the old sea dog. I follow I'm for about a year. I am an 87 yr old retired person in Indianapolis Indiana. I enjoy these experiences through these sea travels watching .

[@joerobilotta2199]

Bloody amazing you are.

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video girl!!! Great job on the engine swap!!!

[@TroyaE117]

Bukh is a good motor. They are in every other lifeboat. Take off all of the useful bits from the old motor. Save the gearbox ! Remember when you are trying to start, open the throttle wide open then when the engine starts, ease the throttle promptly. Do not attempt to start a cold motor at idle. When hot, yes, but not cold. And never use starting sprays. The engine will rapidly become addicted to them.

[@CarsJukesyPins]

Tool suggestion. Long extension for ratchet. Some flex head sockets. Let’s you reach long distance in a hole and move bolts.

[@doncavers9391]

There’s a clever little tool to put bolts in a sot like your engine mounts. I looks like a straight wire with a spring- like coil on the end. You thread the bolt onto the spring part then feed the wire up through the hole. Pull it up. Voila.

[@nataliesmith6114]

You are my hero! I love that you are not afraid to tackle any project!! I’m currently working on multiple projects on my boat. This season I’ve replaced the old water heater and toilet; swapped out the original 51 amp alternator for a leece-neville 90 amp in preparation for adding solar and a house battery bank. This weekend I’m starting plumbing line replacement and addition of a Whale Gulley IC 12v shower waste pump kit. Keep up the great work!

[@jrremerable]

Ya lucked out having James there. Been watching his journey, n he's a "get er done" type. Always has a way of getting the job done.

[@gamerjay6624]

Little tip if you have to do the engine mount bolts again , weld a short length of flat or round bar to the head of the bolt, paint it with galv paint. It will be easier to instal and when you tighten up the nuts the bolt tang will lock against the inside of the channel, also easier to remove if necessary.

[@paladinjme]

Neat that you and @SailorJames crossed paths in the South Pacific...enjoy both of your channels!

[@withersfrance]

Continued admiration for your bravery and skill!

[@colsen900]

Holly. You are one remarkable young woman. I wish my daughters had half your grit and determination.

[@fgansell]

Really awesome work Holly, so good to have some help. What an accomplished person you are.

[@davidgreen40]

You have no idea how relieved I am that you now have a reliable engine.

[@gugaguzzoni]

Wow! Thats impressive work!! Congratulations! I love your channel!

[@raysymonds7147]

I got only a quick glimpse of the end of where the engine gets mounted but, looks like the small plug on the end, either side, you could then go right in the end with a magnet on a stick ! Also reach in and start the motor mount bolts !

[@SVCamelot]

I have been really enjoying your videos for some time. Your engine change out was especially interesting, especially having done the same thing myself. I was concerned how you were going to align the engine as those mounts did not appear to be adjustable. I am sure you got it done anyway. What is most imprerssive to me is your ingenuity along with your attitude which seems to remain cailm in pretty much all diversity which arises for you. Quite impressive!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Since it was the same engine model that my old one was, I wasn't too worried about getting it lined up. Luckily it didn't prove to be too difficult

[@fatboyroy6081]

Put fishing line in the hole, extract from the insulation side, tie on tip of the bolt,, drop it in and pull up the mounting hole 😉

[@magdakaniewski]

Great video. Luckily the mechanic diagnosed it quick. Like you said, harvest everything you can. Injector pump and injector, cylinder head..this will save big bucks down the road. The Bukh is a good workhorse. Glad you found one. Way easier to just swap. Fair winds.

[@skaraborgcraft]

I had a Bukh 10 in my ferro gaffer. Make sure you never leave off the "damper rubber" on the high pressure pipes to the injector, or the pipe will split. Other than that, wipe it with an oily rag, keep it dry and dont neglect oil changes. I ran mine for 27 hours flat out to get round Cape Finnistere before a low pressure system arrived, ran like a clock. Rad Bastard is a bit harsh, but fun to shout at when the time comes.

[@TheHarley883r]

you are one inspirational beauty young lady , oh and i heard a voice i know James , so cool that first start must have been very rewarding after all your determination and hard work !!!! So good great effort just shows what you can do when you put your mind to things !!!!

[@andymarshall2201]

One word Holly “legend” you are inspiring. Stay safe.

[@pauldutram455]

I admire you so much. I wonder if you ever get scared on the wide open ocean and how do you cope with fear? Your boat is so small and your so confident, nothing but respect!

[@wakeboardbob]

Next time you can fish a piece of safety wire thru the mount and hole pulling it up the side....wrap the wire into several of the threads ...use the wire to pull the bolt, with washer...you used washers under there didn't you, thru the hole and install nut. These are actually sold, made out of thin, spring steel, i used them for installing a trailer hitch on truck where the bolts needed to be fished thru the frame.

[@MichaelHolloway]

labels, photographs and drawings are SO professional! :)

[@schudi5755]

Oh sh... oh dear! :D Well done, nice job! I did not have your patience with the Bukh and kicked it out. An E-motor is living in its place now.

[@j.goebbels2134]

Same happened to me. Raw water backed up the exhaust in a storm. The entire was turning over, but not starting, after 2 weeks, wouldn't turn over at all. Something you can do is called "pickling" where you can flush it with fresh water and keep it turning over and this will wash the raw water out. But not after it is locked up, of course. So cool seeing you doing all this yourself.

[@auozjan]

G'day HOLLY HUGE HUGS from Tasmania -OMG it's so nice to see all my sailors helping each other, haha funny, YT, off to watch James now..

[@dominictarrsailing]

pulling the bolt through with thread is genius!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

You deserve 100K➕️ more views. Even when you feel bad, you keep chugging along. Congrats on the new working engine. While I'm not fond of the name you chose a more endearing name may serve your better/longer. Karma is fickle. Thanks to everyone who had a hand/part in the project. 👏