Engine Failure Rounding Cape Hatteras! S5:E05

[@davidallred4611]

Great video Bobby! You seem much more relaxed with the puppies and Taylor. She has a great smile and a wonderful demeanor!

[@sailingnuestravida]

Feels like the original doodles episodes.....you've come full circle and I, for one, like it!

[@RDPFilms1]

Hi Bobby! Love your videos, they’re great! My wife and I sail with our two goldens and we know how great it is to have the canine company. Our vet told us not to worrying sailing about their not peeing right away. They’ll only hold it until they can’t any longer and they’ll go long before they could hurt themselves. One of our dogs was a puppy on the boat while I live aboard to be nearer to my work so every morning I brought him on deck to “Go Pee” and it is now just what you do, no problem. Keep up the great videos!

[@billdyess]

Bobby I’m enjoying your channel much more now that you have your own boat again - Taylor seems like a better fit as well - best of luck

[@jessiebeveridge742]

Agreed

[@MegaHotSoup]

Has anyone here watched a single sailing channel where they haven't had an engine issue somewhere along the way? Old or new boat. I think some of you have gone a bit over board with your comments. INMYHOP, Bob is doing the best he can and has done a stellar job with the new boat. I think that most of the hecklers wouldn't be able to make it out of the marina, if they were in his shoes. It's a huge undertaking.

[@FGC-mx7qt]

Bob's pretty detail-oriented, so i was surprised when he said that the fuel tank hadn't been pumped and completely cleaned-out before they set sail. Old fuel is always suspect in any engine, gas or diesel.

[@bucsanders7861]

Just WOW! Major mistake...

[@worth815]

@@bucsanders7861 At least it didn't happen on Flying Doodles at 10k' or short final

[@edmanvan]

Definitely was surprised it wasn't on the to-do list.

[@calmistheway]

But changing the filters, he prolly looked at the fuel and it passed. He DID have the new filters on board... so I dont see a big oversight here.

[@thewrightway1970]

I had my tank pumped and polished on my Morgan Outisland 33 and still ended up with a clogged filter during a nasty storm.

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Had to come back for the epic comments about Laura and the Doodles......I love your new to you boat, bon voyage and fair skies Captain. The teak is amazing in that Salon, what a fine sailing vessel!

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Ohh patreon

[@Dave-ch4dr]

Bobby, get some Diesel Kleen (by Power Service) at Walmart. Mix at the 2X ratio and put in the fuel tank. They also make a fuel tank cleaner for diesel to prevent bios from growing in your tank. The Diesel Kleen will also raise the cetane level, yielding a few more knots per gallon. Sometimes I also put a little (1/2 oz to a gallon of fuel) two-stroke oil in the diesel which helps quieten the engine and smooth it out. Bon Voyage! Great videos!!

[@tommytee8387]

Things always go wrong at sea..but never forget the Basics...enjoying the new content.

[@donmiller8152]

hey Capt. Bobby.... look into getting a fuel polishing system on board... its a unit that cleans the fuel, removes built up bacteria in diesel and removes other contaminates ... it "polishes" the fuel and returns it to the mains....... also till you get one, buy fuel bactericide and bring along a few changes of filters... If you are using a RACOR type prefilter system.... Load up on the filters and keep them changed first..... The down stream filters wont clog up as fast if you keep the racor clean.......this info from experience... Carry on sailor...fair winds to you and the pups and crew....

[@dennisbrown3652]

Another enjoyable video. So much improved with Taylor on board. Very enjoyable. Loved the music. That must be a Taylor addition. I'm glad you are so much more relaxed now.

[@parkerfilms1]

Another great vid Bobby! I'm always struck by how much you care about the Doodles. I remember what you went through to get them to go on "Ruff Seas".

[@mikeferguson2828]

Nice edit Bobby. Great to see you less stressed and out there enjoying 👍

[@crescentbeach691]

I really like the feel of what you're doing lately. It's more focused on sailing, less on partying. I think it's a major improvement. I liked Laura, but it was all about T&A and playing onshore tourist & drinking. You're getting a lot of positive comments around the renewed focus on boats and sailing. Keep up the good work. It's all a build this season, so hopefully y'all are comfortable with it.

[@BirdDog.]

Crescent Beach yes back to sailing. That’s why we watch. If I want TA I can watch travel vlogs

[@cjdaking]

No gratuitous boob shots anymore, no Sir...

[@b69young]

Hopefully you have as good a crew as did last season and you show many great sailing adventures as you have in the past and I love the dogs on board for extra company and will also give a break on tension between the crew ,I really like the life you have chose and all power to you and may the weather and seas be on your side.

[@bobshaw4063]

Bobby are a Fellow Veteran if so Thank You for your Service from an Air Force Veteran . & VA Retiree as well .

[@skunkjobb]

Around 8:00, nice bag pipe orchestra you've got there. I had lots of problem with clogged filters before I cleaned my fuel tanks. Tried to pump it through an external filter after rocking the boat to stir up the sludge but that didn't work so I had to cut holes in the tanks and pressure wash them. Not stainless steel.

[@randymilner3276]

1st post ever Bobby your channel keeps things real in real time. Thank you for letting us see into your journeys. I’m really glad you don’t pay any attention to the armchair quarterbacks that are second-guessing you on maintenance and how you do things. It’s really easy for them to criticize things, this is part of your journey and how you live. I love the fact that you figured it out and you got things going. In life if you can figure out what the problem is you adjust, adapt and overcome that’s how you become successful in whatever you do. I believe you have those skills and that’s one of the things that drive you. Fair Winds My Friend

[@richardmason902]

Hey Bobby --- Heaven mate. Love your electric halyard winches at . 05:47 . Cheers fella and thanks for posting.

[@deanmalkewich9718]

Great videos, I’m glad you’re back to making real sailing videos instead of floating around Thailand in rentals.

[@fastfreddy14]

Boat are like RVs. Repair one thing and another one breaks. It's all part of the adventure. Enjoy you guys :)

[@jaredjohnson8553]

This video brings back some good memories. Like Taylor I had only been a big lake sailor and started my first ocean cruise from Annapolis on a center console ketch (in my case a Morgan Out Island 51) back in 1993. (Oh, and I dealt with my share of fuel problems on that boat over the years, too....) We stopped in both Baltimore and Norfolk before departing the Chesapeake and unlike you had undamaged sails, but all in all things weren't so different. Welcome aboard Taylor! It looks like you're going to be a great addition to the crew.

[@desertnurse8513]

Aloha, doodles crew. Something you might want to look into is having the fuel tank cleaned. It may save you more headaches in the future. Basically a company will have a pump truck pumps all the fuel thru a filter system and pumps back into the tank a few times, cleans the old fuel and dislodged the crap in the tank, they change their filters a few times instead of problems for you.

[@billycarber9158]

you can purchase see-thru outer shell fuel filter housing to route fuel through as per above post---intake should be at our near bottom of tank--- regular fuel treatment will prevent algae that naturally forms--maintenance should always include testing for water in diesel engines as water harms injector spray patterns----most part stores carry diesel test sticks--if water is present stick will change colors--not a bad idea to install a water separator filter on each tank--last thing is to have necessary tools to bleed fuel and know how to accomplish task--most systems are easy but some have to be done in certain order to get the air out of system

[@sophecles2b]

Animals usually don't defecate where they sleep, I would only put the mat down when you want them to go...reward them when they do it and then take the mat up...eventually when they see you take the mat out they know it's time to defecate....just a suggestion

[@rickc357]

@Papa Smurf take it easy huh? Mello out a little

[@arottie4097]

@Papa Smurf That's a bunch of SHIT!! Haha!

[@kevinp100]

I’m really enjoying the positive comments lately. Taylor comes on board, everyone gets proven wrong😂

[@tomwitherow7770]

Everything has totally changed Bobby you got a boat now you're working on your boat Taylor seems like she's fitting in at school with the dogs I'm looking forward to more videos now keep up the good work dude

[@curtandjillbarger6555]

Sorry we missed you in Hampton, We live right there we could have done dinner. Maybe next time you all pass through we can have a few Beers and a nice meal. Good luck on your passage...

[@adampalmer5399]

I know it probably sucked to have to do it in the dark in the sea but it’s definitely the best thing to use up those old filters because like you said they would of clogged up either way! Great Sailing ⛵️ 🤟🌊

[@flextape9840]

Taylor the Sailor.... what a Wonderful asset to this channel.

[@brendawiseman1232]

Good morning from Allen and Brenda from canada xo have a good day and night guys

[@henryzayas6091]

7:52 +-... BOBBY...THE ONLY SAILOR THAT CAN TURN AN ENGINE FAILURE INTO THE SOUND OF SCOTTISH BAGPIPES !!! GENIUS BOBBY !!!

[@douglaslacelle7004]

Ok check this check that ,dogs are happy,Taylor enjoying and learning trouble bubble be safe you two

[@pirategames5496]

Glad you got things sorted out there mate. Digging the new digs a lot!

[@thomasroytek1291]

I have been waiting for new episodes like a kid on xmas eve! I'm really been enjoying this "new chapter of you channel"

[@kozyboat2361]

Love the Channel! Coming into anchor in the dark is not a good idea... We always leave with at least 8 hours of extra time to insure that doesnt happen... I must say almost ALL of our passages leave at Midnight to make this happen.. Much rather sail at night than anchor at night

[@robertscranton8293]

What a team you guys are!

[@snocrazee]

Nice Bob! Thanks you two.

[@Sailingdoodles]

Thanks Bret!

[@thomasadams3334]

Hey Bobby and Taylor! So awesome to see you on the water again! I'm afraid I have to agree with some of the others, Maverick and Goose just don't look happy like they used to. As much as I love seeing them, and you love sailing with them, maybe its time they retired their sea legs, except maybe on short trips.

[@SchmoopsAdventures]

Thanks for another great video

[@Sailingdoodles]

Thanks Eric!

[@randomj3w86]

Holy smokes a KZbin sailing video focused on sailing for once

[@brandonroman4415]

figured id point out Im not a girl lol just made this channel for fun, but I did buy a 24' mirage sailboat for my first boat, I'm refinishing everything and sailing her to the Bahamas, out of all the channels yours keeps me motivated for the dream, keep at it and hopefully one day ill run into you! thanks for the videos!

[@fishheds]

Thanks for pointing that out

[@theogdirkdiggler]

@@fishheds....fishheds, roly poly fishheds.

[@surfpapo]

I like this it reminds me back in the days fixing your rig and Sailing ⛵️ your own sailboat, with the doodles Peace ☮️

[@klouism1]

Thank you for the video. Wishing you safe sailing.⛵

[@DeeCeeTheGreat]

The Dogs will get used to it, :) Good save with changing the filters, Keep up the outstanding video cuts, and edits! :) #thumbsup

[@zacharyphillips8647]

Dang I lived just a few miles from that Hampton marina for 10 years. Then I moved to south of Galveston in 2017. I'm going in the opposite direction Bobby!

[@harleyxl2001]

How cool to see you in my hometown. I hope we treated you well.

[@befmx31]

Bob, at around the 6:50 mark when you were talking about the fuel filters, what was all that noise in the background? Not trying to be a tool just really curious. Thanks.

[@mikeoconnell4229]

Bob, passing some awsome fishing grounds! Do you do any fishing? Troll some lures out back!

[@donembrey3956]

Run a couple of quarts of “”power service “ diesel treatment thru it, modify it with a pre-filter/water separator in addition to what you already have.

[@abetterlife3088]

Great to see you sailing again! Thanks buddy

[@stevecarlisle3323]

I see now looking over your videos, that it has a Ford Leham main. Thanks for the vids

[@danthemaintenanceman]

I love all the negative comments. Can definitely tell the are arm chair boaters without a doubt. My wife and I set sail from Joys Marina right at that very spot about 26 years ago in our Cal 227. Hit what is called “The Storm of the Century” off shore of the Outer Banks. The Atomic Four gave us on and off problems and we set sail for West Palm Beach. Dogs are resilient and happy to be with there pack. Things very rarely go as planned on the water, every Captain knows that. Good luck you guys, it was some of the happiest times of my wife’s life.

[@wkeil1981]

I been watching this channel since day 1

[@sailingsvteakkeyrandyfryli8206]

Keep your crew safe...old filters old fuel open ocean no way

[@Frindleeguy]

Dirty fuel I'm sure you men. Diesel doesn't degrade in a few years.

[@sailingsvteakkeyrandyfryli8206]

@@Frindleeguy New boat clean the tank I always need to know . Yes diesel bug is what I had in mind.

[@dogrokket]

Love the new series Bobby! The dogs are back, a little gritty, and you can almost smell the diesel fuel!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Yes it's always a good idear yo keep up on fuel filter a lot easyer to change before one leave port! Bobby!

[@jonlucgariveau5085]

I live in Kitchener, which is about a 30 minute drive from Elora, where Taylor is from. That surprised me a bit.

[@paulcailliet9942]

Thanks for vid on what not to do / to avoid - like how old is that boat, what kind of inspections it had and what was done about it, sails and rigging replaced-not apparently, and of course how many hrs on engine - overhauled prob not

[@jijojiho]

💙🌊🌅 Quite a mechanic!

[@BirdDog.]

Thank you for showing sailing.

[@ricksousa9480]

Thanks for sharing, super glad things went well.

[@HandyMan657]

Every time I watch doodles since the beard, I see an American speaking Justin Chancellor. Luv the vids man.

[@johngilbert1047]

Red fuel means water. Was that in the fuel/water separator?

[@Recovering_Californian]

Can you do a video on open ocean sailing safety? Maybe not a deep dive into it but some of the basics. For example, do you trail a long line behind your boat so that in case you fall off you can grab the line?

[@jamesleake2121]

Glad you got the engine going but it looks like you are going to need a couple of cases of filters just hope all the filters are the same size plus like a few others have said sounds like you might some kind of fuel treatment to add to the fuel for awhile Safe sailing

[@AustinBoil]

Fuel treatment = bandaid

[@terrypennell416]

Looking real serious around Hatteras .

[@gregorykoveal3800]

Yo Bob, At a minimum have the fuel polished.Most large towns has someone who does that. Then if still an issue consider cleaning the tanks. You would be amazed at the slime that is created in a diesel tank as it sits from year to year from condensation. Having a smaller day tank off the main tanks is a good idea so you have more frequent turnover. Biocide the hell out of new fuel you add! Party on !

[@bobbyfowler7319]

Hello from NC. I waved as you all went by! Did ya see me?

[@MickAngelhere]

A problem with the fuel two years sitting in the tank never good and where’s the wind when you need it 👍👍

[@rnunezc.4575]

Suggestions, two, drain purge main diesel tank. Always downwind put a presenter on booms , mizzen and main. Avoid accidents...bests

[@robertsessoms4759]

Ahoy from Carolina Beach NC (which you just passed by last week on your way south) Great vids...keep up the good work!

[@ronin2963]

What do you call the art work on the front of your boat. It is fantastic

[@natecg87]

So quick to motor sail. Maybe I missed why, but where you in a hurry for something. Or maybe not enough food or water or something?

[@Sailingdoodles]

Get south! And get places so the dogs can go potty off the boat

[@OkFine1999]

Dogs just don't look happy..... There older now Bobby and this may not be the best for them! Just saying mate! Not cleaning the fuel tanks and replacing old filters and maybe the lines was a major no no my friend! I'm so happy it worked out ok for you and the crew! Penny wise and pound foolish are the words of the day!

[@jorgegregoratti]

Nice vid guys, kinda Maitenance Monday Trailer...Glad you could fix it Bobby!!

[@1212venturesome]

good job Bobby....that could have been scarey

[@mikemullay5622]

Engine failure off of a lee shore is never good. I am glad things worked out okay.

[@normalman6686]

The other dog people understand all the attention to who's peed when and where. The turns our lives take for the love of our pups.

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

I know its cost cash but Bobby that fuel is to old mate pump it out clean the tanks you are just storing up all kinds of problems, its not worth it people have lost boats with engines stopping at the worst time .

[@Boatyarddog]

David Macdonald So true.... Great Advise! Lucky they weren't in a current zone!

[@henridemoustiers7876]

He even admits to knowing how old the fuel was... And, he's been doing this vlog for what? 3 yrs? 4? He crossed the Pacific in a Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and he didn't know to drain old fuel?

[@billroberts9182]

You could rig up an electric pump and "polish" the fuel.

[@samhouston5217]

10:51... You're Welcome.

[@zzman5306]

Yes!

[@hickory572]

You would not want to be on lake Michigan today waves are 8-10 feet love the winter winds

[@rosrezervkonserv8299]

Megan - the best!

[@clintonmiller4917]

Hey Bobby, I would get a diesel fuel Algea treatment in them tanks ASAP! I had a problem with my bulldozer from algea/ bacteria in my fuel and it costed me big. Old fuel is breeding grounds for that stuff. Just trying to be helpful to ya. Love your show and excited for this years adventure. I think you landed a great crew member in Taylor. Super proud of you and all your accomplishments. Have a great time w/ your new boat brother.

[@svens.5139]

I remember times when diesel was pure diesel.

[@heathersparks8650]

Bobby I love my doodles. Thanks for all I do. I only dream of the things you do. No one's fault but my own. The best of luck to you and Taylor! Think she will be a great new addition. Can't wait to hear some of guitar play.

[@abelsanchez8804]

Awesome video.... thanks for sharing!

[@dank3998]

Bobby you haven't learned your lesson from previous engine problems. That motor has been sitting for a long time, should have been completely serviced belts hose's everything! You wouldn't fly a plane that's not been serviced.

[@AustinBoil]

It's called "preventative maintenance", better to be proactive. Keep good records of hours etc. and be diligent, it could cost you your life on a plane, boat etc.

[@axecuttimber8307]

Fuel tank should be pumped out

[@chrisscott1958]

@@axecuttimber8307 the fuel can be polished and used. There are many places in that area to do so. Notwithstanding, it would have been part of a prudent preparation when the boat has been sitting.

[@Maddie-Girl]

You can build your own polisher with a 12v pump and a couple of filters

[@chrisscott1958]

@@Maddie-Girl absolutely one of the best things you can install in a boat. When you are in the Caribbean and get poor quality fuel you can simply run the polisher and remove the contamination before it plugs the main engine filters and save your self a lot of grief. I did want to add to my earlier comment that while being a little critical I am very happy to see Bobby back in his own boat again, like the old days!

[@vincentc6919]

If I would have known you were going to be in Hampton I would have brought you some drinks....LOL...

[@thomasjanos2030]

Two year old fuel. Bobby Bobby Bobby..... that should have been replaced and cleaned first thing. Good luck to you all

[@wkw4095]

Bobby, I know these sails are temporary but why didn't ya use some sail tape/patch to prevent further damage while in use?

[@GT47179]

Way to go Bobby, get er done

[@allynonderdonk7577]

You can have your tanks steam cleaned in Charleston I think...don't know where you are right at the moment. Also you can buy a fuel polishing system and that typically will stop your fuel problems for the foreseeable future.

[@AustinBoil]

WELL worth the investment!

[@herbross7629]

I’m surprised at what seems to be a seasoned sailor by taking a cruise to thr Caribbean without a literal chake down cruise.

[@bayardtaylor2990]

I love. That drill. Is it made just for. Sail hosting ?

[@highvibe4839]

Bayard Taylor my husband been a sailor since age 5, his now 62, we don’t have electric winches, so we purchased one of these drills ( Milwaukee drill for any use) because his had cancer, his stamina is not as good as a healthy 60year old, these drill bits are the Ducks Nuts, we purchased the main drill that operates on a 90 degree angle in Oz, and we purchased the seperate winch piece for yachts , cats out of the states! I used to share the job of hoisting the main, on our 40 foot cat, it was quite the job, especially in our humid summer! Just google, you should be able to find online, I laughed my head off the first time we used it because it’s so efficient after two years of hoisting manually, Hope this helps!

[@waltgongaware2710]

It’s called a right angle drill , cordless or corded. Milwaukee is top notch.

[@markbernier8434]

Bobby, if there really are 5 fuel filters investigate to see if you have a built in fuel polishing system. Taylor, second and last time I will mention that Milwaukee. If one of those sail slugs jam just think where the butt end of that thing is headed with you holding it shoulder high. You won't even get to blink before impact. I know for a fact.

[@jjalifano1]

How many knots can she do under power alone? Is that the same as hull speed? Safe travels, Bobby and Taylor and Doodles. 💕

[@virgelmccluskey8700]

Hey Bobby how do you guys like that electric hand winch device. Would you recommend one or spend the extra to have an electric winches added?

[@bdjm8595]

Great vibe going on, chill and fun, keep it up!!!

[@uscgetcs465]

Hey Bobby, If you're going to stop in at Charleston please let us know. I'd like to meet you guys but really want to say HI to the "boys"!!! Good luck and safe seas. David S. Dickovick ETCS, USCG (ret)

[@heavenonearthislove4734]

viewing this now. best channel of youtube 100% :) ps. always the most calming and happy music mixes. keep strong!

[@acmecomments]

@sailing doodles if you put slim pvc pipe around the ropes on the dog loader it might help.