Sail Life - It's been 4 years. Will the engine start? - DIY sailboat project

[@roscoejones4515]

It's so refreshing watching one of the sail-oriented channels that is not only being filmed in real time, but where the protagonist not only reads the comments, but actually considers the proffered advice! Many of these channels are months behind, usually because "it's hard work getting the videos out!" Yes, it is, but it is the same hard work for what happened last week as it is for what happened four months ago. It's laughable reading the advice from concerned viewers for projects that are only a dim memory to the sailors. In short, nice job Mads!👌

[@johnmccallum9542]

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[@peterculverwell2030]

X3

[@floridasaltlife]

X4

[@WaterFaucet24]

X5 ??

[@adigitalteacher]

X6???

[@captainmike808]

Takes me a week to get up the motivation to fix a bad wire. You are the man Mada!!

[@trentbush38]

Engine firing after all the work: priceless!

[@AndrewB281]

Love my Sunday fix of Athena!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :D

[@gman9945]

I agree. My wife knows nothing happens till I have my Sail Life video for the week!

[@Paul_C]

@@gman9945 that is sad on so many levels 😉🤔

[@stevenr8606]

This Sunday morning=⏳🔄⌛ ah Mads on Athena 😊

[@Garryck-1]

@@Paul_C - No.. that is called "having one's priorities in order..."

[@lazier96]

Thrilling to hear your engine fire up. Congratulations!

[@Uukrul1]

and it sounds great too!

[@lescoe]

Thanks for the spoiler.

[@wysiwyg2006]

Getting the engine running again is a real milestone, top quality electronics too

[@hv9356]

As one of many you tubers following your journey, this is very exciting!!!!! You have taken the time to do everything the right way and to the best of your ability, never giving up, staying patient for parts and weather. Lots of life lessons for those who can understand that this goes beyond rebuilding a boat.

[@warrenhunt5556]

Bloody brilliant! Your smiley face and raised eyebrows, say it all. 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣😁

[@akay4500]

Firing up that Perkins... er... Volvo engine - Landmark day!!! Great job!

[@rs1329]

Oh Man.... Mads your attention to detail and precision continues to amaze !

[@zimtuff]

Mads, one trick to catch the rust deposits is to make a sock out of nylon stocking and place it over the coolant outlet, then add the coolant hose. Later after a good run you can see exactly what has come out of the engine ,without any going back in .

[@johnhayter4600]

Getting the engine running is a really significant milestone. Well done.

[@nazarethbarker4937]

Right on man. I can't wait for you to follow your dreams. Praying it all moves swift and smooth for you brother.

[@MrJerobona]

Wow! Finally getting very close to "splash" time! looking, and sounding, amazing!

[@Cptnbond]

I'm so excited to soon see Athena with her mast in the water, such a spiffy a boat.

[@IrregularPineapples]

Am I wrong or has he been working on Athena for around 3 years without sailing with it once yet? Thanks~

[@xaviersequeira4831]

@@IrregularPineapples he sailed it from where he bought it to where it is now, it was a several day trip I believe

[@world-traveller6949]

Mads sailed her through the Caledonia canal, crossing the north Sea to Skive, where she is now. Roughly a weeks sailing if I remember correct.

[@ebikerich]

That would be a terrible waste! Haha 😄

[@davefoster7770]

I'm not a sailing expert but mast in the water is a bad thing and only happens if the boat is upside down. ;)

[@peterculverwell2030]

How satisfying to get that engine fired up and ticking over 👌👌

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Congratulations Mads! The engine works and you are that much closer to launch. Take care, stay well and my best to Ava and Jurkil.

[@jeffwood8109]

Dr. Madsenstein: "IT'S ALIVE!!!!" 😜 As always, well done sir!

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Mads, I have been watching your adventures since the days that you and Alfy were walking to 'Vancouver Cove', and I could not be happier for you that you are so close to splashing Athena. And your ability to continually get things done in such a pretty dang spiffy manner, is truly awe inspiring!

[@ApexWoodworks]

Congrats on getting the engine fired up and working, Mads! I'm certain you're really happy with the progress you made this week; I know that if it were me, I'd be ecstatic!

[@SVImpavidus]

Mads. Great video glad you have the isolation sorted. This will really help out a lot of folks who don't know about the saildrive/engine isolation. Your probably going to cover the anti syphon valve as you showed the tube to the exhaust gooseneck in your Vetus diagram. Its really, really important. Not having a functioning anti syphon can result in an engine full of water!!! Sea water. We have seen at least 3 boats where they were not aware of how it works or why it's necessary, and it ended in tears. Please keep giving good advice to the sailing community, sharing your experience and helping folks to live there dream with knowledge shared. Sail Safe mate. Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@bbqwithrandy]

Got my weekly Mads fix and I already cannot wait until next week...looking good Mads!

[@matthewharding6245]

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist the urge to clean that expansion tank! It stood out like a sore thumb against the immaculate engine in its shiny display case. Great job Mads, it looks great.

[@backthebadge4009]

Hey Mads.....Don’t rush to get back in the water too fast. With COVID-19, all the borders closed, there is no place to go. Better to be stuck where you are, where you can at least get parts shipped to you rather than somewhere you can’t get the parts and couldn’t go ashore even if you wanted to to get them...A COVID world suck.....Great job on all the cool stuff you’re doing though...

[@dougmacleod7241]

That had to feel great to hear that engine run.

[@davebrown7321]

the Volvo fired up real good Mads !

[@kenttegneskog1532]

Wow wonderful feeling that the engine purring

[@georgethomson7271]

As an owner of a Warrior 40, there is a weakness I discovered in the bow grp panels in the forward cabin. Wave action caused crazing to the gel coat on both sides of the bow along the line where the cupboards are fitted. I solved this issue with adding stringers to the inside to strengthen the panels to stop the flexing and repaired the gel coat So far so good after crossing to Atlantic twice and touring the med.

[@michaelrempel9025]

To quote an old sailor, This is the part where she comes alive! Exciting stuff. The engine is a great start, but really coming alive requires that mast and rigging.

[@urlkrueger]

Mads, in your spare time ( 😉 ) you might want to think about putting labels on the diesel tank covers so you or somebody else doesn't have to trace hoses to figure out which port does what. Of course the engine ran. Physics says it had to.

[@gregoriobelmonte8190]

Hi mads, be careful when you put lube in a tube to help you because it can be loosed. You should put soap, it will help you without loosing the tube.

[@crstothard]

Wow wow wow! Three weeks! Very exciting! Greetings from NYC!

[@00dmb5]

engine!!!! congrats you got a power boat now! I for one, am super excited for seeing the mast rehab

[@gregshaw4852]

You could also add a waterproof fog horn on the mast which connected to your radio would allow you to automatically send out fog signalling without having to manually activate the fog horn.

[@alansailing1387]

I’m glad you bought the wired gear in wind instrument, my experience with the wireless equipment is it is the greatest piece of kit known to man.

[@mxf2812]

Puzzled over the sail drive isolation but I think it must be needed due to the negative earth wiring on the engine block which have stray currents which potentially could interfere with the anode on the sail drive like an impressed current cathodic protection system as you see fitted to larger ships. Makes sense. Excellent work as usual Mads 👍

[@pataulson]

Great videos ... love your gentle humor and the speed at which you cover topics; just right! Thank you.

[@danieloliver20]

While I was watching, my wife was walking by and heard your engine fire up, "hot damn!" was her response. I agreed with a big smile 😃!

[@_______-]

We had an expansion tank on our Mitsubishi 4x4 that cracked in the heat and sunlight. A club member was making aluminium ones with a little round window in it to check the water level. Been good for the last 8 or so years.

[@donlopeaguirre112]

Dinosaur squeezings. Well done Mads.

[@thomasfondren4231]

I always give my wife a Sail Life update every Sunday...she asked me today what I was going to do when he gets the boat finished. Dang.. haven't thought about that!!!

[@Garryck-1]

I suspect the channel will continue, just showing the sailing adventures of Mads, Ava & Athena instead of boat work. And then we'll all get to learn which of Mads' ideas worked, and which did not. I think there will be a number of changes he makes during the first year or two of sailing. A few (but only a few!) things he's done haven't been that well thought out, and I think they'll come back to bite him once he's gotten some experience.

[@jerryf609]

Congrats on debugging and fixing the engine-saildrive isolation.

[@trouthunter4250]

I have no idea how you keep track of all the parts on order and that need to be ordered. That in itself is pure genius in my book.

[@Fillware]

Every week I enjoy the videos more! Firing up the engine was a real kick! Thanks for all the entertainment and education, amazing channel.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

You just added a whole bunch of extra lives to your saildrive. Good catch.

[@mp6756]

Man I'm jealous as can be. I don't own a boat. I want a fuel tank setup like that one sitting in my garage just to look at ones and a while. So So nicely done....

[@drwindsurf]

Congratulations on getting the motor sorted Mads🥳

[@Seabee441]

Hey, Guy I really am excited to watch your video. Your meticulous manner of working is thrilling to watch and I am looking forward to next week to see what you do next.

[@Paul_Crosbie]

I am replacing the exhaust elbow on my Volvo Penta along with the water pump. After seeing your work on the cooling system I have decided to replace the old fittings and piping as well and use your vinegar trick once it’s rebuilt! Using the hive Utube mind we will all continue to evolve by teaching and learning together 😀. You are just such a likeable and deserving part of that community I feel so invested in the proposition that you will achieve all you set out to do!

[@davidleighton1763]

Since you are a KZbin channel, are you fitting cameras up the mast?

[@defylifeadventure]

My diesel heater is also connected to the main tank. If I was to re-do it. I would install a separate smaller tank for it. That then means you can run 'heating diesel' which is much cheaper. In some EU countries, heating diesel is tax free and dyed. There's usually a big fine if it's found in your main tank. The Belgians were catching British sailors out on this as Red diesel (used in farming) is allowed to be used in boats in the UK.

[@RambunctiousRacing]

Mads - I've enjoyed every video. Here's a tip for bedding fasteners with only a single pair of arms and hands. You can thread the thickened epoxy you've used to isolate the core using a tap just like you would with a metal piece. Simply thread the fasteners through and there's plenty of holding power to add the nuts all at once from inside the boat.

[@haydenwatson7987]

Jason King, that would work for Poly sealant but not for the Butyl that Mads is using. You do not want to turn the screw because it balls up the butyl.

[@floridasaltlife]

Wow, this was a monster of a great video, firing the engine is a milestone I have been waiting for !!!

[@MrHaiopei]

This time no glorius grinding or painting but also super sexy tubes/hoses are wonderful!

[@buffettfanman]

That through hull is only above the water line while the boat is heeled over. You should have a device that prevents back flow when the engine is off in the Marina or at a dock!

[@sailingluana3037]

Leave it to Mads to teach the pros how to do a proper installation. Lol I can't believe how thin the insulators are.

[@darrenjohnson4482]

Whoa it was a whole 9:07 before that fantastic word Spiffy was uttered. Keep up the great work your very entertaining and upbeat in your presentation.

[@hheinsius]

Hi Mats, Hans from Holland here I think the Vetus waterlock NLPH45 is ment to use horizontally

[@TheDecguy]

Good to hear the clatter of the diesel!

[@RasmusHuusom]

It's just a green Perkins 404d-15

[@tommac9578]

Great it starts & runs, just a super job. Thanks for educating me on the engine internal insulated spline insulator. I had no idea working on engines all these years, I am humbled by your attention to detail and expertise. Thanks again, Tom

[@hansslob6749]

I’m sorry but those two exhaust holes next to each other on starboard side, to me it’s a crime having a transom in about 20 cm distance. But it’s your ship so why am I complaining. Nice to hear that Volvo running, you have taken good care of it

[@pd1jdw630]

4 years already ! Gosh time flies. Faithfully awaiting the next episode for the last 208 weeks. Give ore take a few.

[@ocxb]

Always happy to hear that clackity claclity sounds of a Diesel engine, congratulations!

[@thayward65]

Fantastic job! You are such an amazingly knowledgeable person about engines, rebuilding, carpentry and you surround yourself with all the right people to assist you. Your boat is awesome both of you are going enjoy sailing her. Looking forward to seeing Athena in the water and sailing adventures begin. I am learning from you as well as Andy from Boatworks thank you.

[@mikewillis2934]

Well done for getting the isolation problem identified and resolved!

[@martyhandley4456]

Man it’s getting so close......good on the heart beating......solid

[@Kilocharlie33]

Cleaning the coolant reservoir I would use CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) remover works really well.

[@steveodeal1921]

No we want to see you flush the coolant system now! I love you're show so much, I had to give you a hard time. I'm going sailing in a few years, and I would love to see you guys out there. You're awesome. I've seen everyone of your shows. I so patiently wait for each and every one of them. Your my favorite you tube person.

[@wesleyallen3742]

I haven't heard of flushing with vinegar so am anxious to watch that video.

[@haydenwatson7987]

Mads, This is too late to save you from the Volvo tax on the formed hoses but it might help others. When I need to get a formed hose for my boat, I take the old one or a drawing of the sizes and shape then head to my local auto parts store. I tell them what I need and they let me prowl the auto hose rack and I have always been able to find what I need. I do not try to find a perfect hose, just one that has the correct geometry somewhere in the length. That short 90º is easy. You find any hose with a tight 90 somewhere in it with the correct diameter then cut it down to the correct length. I found one hose with multiple bends recently that was able to replace 3 hoses on my Universal including a transition in diameter.

[@seccat]

Learning something new every day, is a good day @3:30 @5:46

[@idgafnation8620]

I love Sundays only because of Mads videos. Putting the rigging and electronics is gonna be FUN! Way to go buddy! You're doing awesome. Cheers from Canada

[@verynearlyaboutsailing8114]

Brilliant. Everything on the task list is getting ticked off nicely for the splash in three weeks. Good luck with the mast work.

[@PrivateUsername]

Be sure to have a separate tank and fill to hold non-red diesel :)

[@redhedrachful]

Wow so close! Lots of great progress Mads. Even though my projects are totally different than yours, I learn so much by watching your videos.

[@Duh6666666]

Nice, getting close Mads! Oddly enough, I am looking forward to watching you rewire your boat, your work is so neat.

[@AdamPearce]

I was super excited to hear your engine fire up. I've been watching for some time but my first real clear recollection was the creation of those fuel tanks. It is super cool to see your hard work pay off.

[@yakekaj]

Its been a long journey, but a significant milestone approaches.... Splash day cometh and we are all behind you!!

[@dianneerickson1262]

Love seeing the progression! Going to be a beauty!

[@Marine-Maintenance-Fife]

Best channel on youtube - Awesome Mads!! looking forward to the electrical installation and electronics.

[@benlindner5285]

Really exciting! Can't wait to see her going back in the water!

[@johncometti9061]

when wiring/rewiring the mast- I strongly suggest that you run separate coax and separate antennas for your VHF and your AIS-- it's much simpler and less prone to problems than using the same antenna with a splitter-- just mount the AIS antenna on a spreader- the two should not be on the same plane. I enjoy your videos and your attention to detail. keep up the great work!

[@stevenr8606]

And a isolated tube only for grounding

[@Bluenoser613]

Volvo and Perkins have marinized the same base engine. There are lots of engines where you can interchange some of the parts.

[@scott3708]

I've been watching from the beginning and I must admit it is very exciting to see the progress and the light at the end of the tunnel. I cant wait for the for sail away!

[@mk1photography62]

Sunday is complete aaaaaah

[@michaelbaker691]

I have only recently discovered your channel and have been binging your videos. I love your attention to detail and all of the hard work you've put into it. I can't wait to see Athena in the water. Congrats on getting the engine running!

[@JustMe-bu8pu]

Mads, have you thought of mounting a couple of Spotlights to the Mast to illuminate the Deck? One forward, one Aft? Now would be a good time to decide that.

[@barbicantomato6284]

Yea and leave a handy pull-string or 2 behind for future upgrades. Lights, internet sat/com, laser fish finder... whatever the future brings.

[@haydenwatson7987]

I agree! Good spreader lights are very useful, especially in high latitudes where we end up doing too much work after it gets dark. I installed Lunasea Lighting LED spreader lights Mfg# LLB-472W-21-10 which produce a ridiculous 1000 lumens each and are dimmable. They look very nice, have a low profile and the light is a fore/aft oval which lights up the whole deck without blinding your dock neighbors. I was out "racing" in 0 knots of wind at 3:00 am and used them to let a 600' ship know where I was after contacting him by radio. Made me really easy to spot!

[@stevenr8606]

Barbicon Tomato, & Lighting Rod grounding cable ⛈

[@EuroNeuro]

I would add a camera up there too for navigating shallow waters

[@wesleyallen3742]

Mine has no spreader lights and I sure wish it did. On my nice to have list, that keeps getting longer as I watch your incredible videos. I think Ava is very lucky to have you doing the incredible job that you do.

[@haraldhannelius]

Surely Wou would use stainless hoseclamps here? It's seawater after all. ABA clamps all look the same :)

[@andrewseaman7012]

It may be worthwhile considering to mount the expansion tank away from the engine and mount it to the wall of the engine compartment next to it. The tank may not withstand vibration in the long run.

[@DougsMessyGarage]

It seems like only a couple of weeks ago that the end of October splashing deadline seems so far away. Now you are really getting down to the wire. It is good to see you making some great progress.

[@PristineTX]

Love it when you give us AvE fans a nod and wink, M.

[@svZia-Switch51]

Once again, great progress this week! I have no doubt you fill complete the To Do list in sufficient time to launch.

[@chevy307sb]

Mads, you should paint the outlets white

[@bradtaylor6415]

Great videos, I look forward to them every Sunday. Great content and presentation. Keep em coming!

[@joanneshellings5457]

We are ready Mads ; D

[@Taylor314T5]

Good progress, can’t wait to see it afloat again.

[@runristaren2]

That cleaning made the engine smile when mounting the filling cap have in mind that it should be as easy to access both with a jerrycan as well as with a fuelhose and If spillage occures it won’t be all over the boat or in the water.

[@andymarshall2201]

Congratulations Mads on getting the engine running. I am addicted to waiting for Sunday evenings to watch your progress. Your endless energy is something to behold.

[@ianlangley987]

Once again a very professional job completed. Well down. Cheers Ian new Zealand

[@jerryf609]

Congratulations on the engine start. Can't wait to see the mast wiring and electronics.