Sea trial leads to fixing Beneteau rudder bearing! [ep 10]

[@laurenlanders]

Give a little extra support 💞 The circumnavigation is JUST beginning... all of your help goes towards more gear to make the videos a bit better and the boat safer/functional for myself as a single hand (and maybe an extra treat for Mako) PATREON COMMUNITY: www.patreon.com/laurenlanders Paypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/souldelamar Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/souldelamar Mako Treats: www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenalanR Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WT5UKPG3ITDP/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3

[@johnlukasik8045]

I've replaced those bearings on stern drives, and BOY WAS THAT A TOUGH JOB !!! At least on your boat, you have room to get in there and turn a wrench ! ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE ! Just think, you keep building that resume to become a mechanic and pay your services forward to help others in need of all your knowledge ! ! !

[@scott31312]

"resume to become a mechanic " I was thinking the same thing : )

[@timbabbitt460]

Good Job Lauren! You have such a positive attitude even when things are going wrong. You are always smiling even in troubled times. If you could bottle up that smile and attitude you would make millions. I think you are awesome! Keep showing the repairs please!! Cheers

[@bogus_not_me]

You are so much more patient with all those workers that are delaying you. Somewhat disappointed that the builder of the boat is not much help. And it takes 4 months for the engine people to get you done when the problems seemed to have been caused by their installer! I'm happy to see you back on the water!

[@alee5240]

now I know how to change the part on the Benet's steering column. Two experts showed me everything

[@generossano2800]

Hey Lauren, you are special, very special. That solo off the dock, first time, was simply perfect. Congratulations Captain, Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you

[@arasnaujokas]

Im late to this channel but working my way from the beginning to catch up. The patience you have is extremely impressive. All of the big and small issues that pop up look overwhelming. Awesome work and lifestyle. And Mako rocks.

[@LionSleepsAnotherNight]

If you use playback speed x 2.0 you will catch up in no time haha

[@debscreepy]

There are great people out there! Love your kitty. Im amazed at how quickly you learn to fix your boat! Your amazing Lauren!

[@laurenlanders]

Aww thanks!!

[@ericwesley3924]

One of the things I love.about this life is the comradery that occurs the moment you meet other sailors...good morning

[@breakingdaniel84]

One of the best channels that youtube has recommended to me! Spent my workday watching your journey through repairs and to the Bahamas. Thanks for the content.

[@laurenlanders]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@VeganV5912]

@@laurenlanders are you vegan ?? You should be.

[@trentcruise3084]

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[@VeganV5912]

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[@greggcarson5063]

I think you are the hardest working Sailor I've ever seen. I admire your work ethic...really do. Now let's go sailing!

[@sfuller9292]

Subscribed! I consistently watch about 8 different sailing channels and have never sailed a day in my life.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you!! You should definitely try it!!

[@arottie4097]

Same Same! Avid watcher never sailed!? Ha

[@1contemporary]

I am sharing this video with sailors around the world who don't know anything about rudders. You are the best teacher, a 23 year old female who fell off tomato truck from the MO farmers daughter. :) A captain in NYC lost his rudder and he watching your video right now. He is very worried about nothing. If a 23 year tomato farmer can do it - so can he :). This is funny - Girl Power showing grown men how to grow up. :).

[@scary_scat3924]

Wow I’m really impressed how much of a natural you are running the boat.Ive had my Capts license for 35 yrs ,running every kind of sport fishing boat made,and I would be super nervous docking a sailboat.Nice work

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!! I grew up on sport fishing boats.. a monohull was/is a huge learning curve with docking!

[@scary_scat3924]

@@laurenlanders Especially a sailboat,with a tiny propeller,a deep keel and all that waterline getting pushed around in the current.I’ll take docking a 80 Viking flybridge with 25KTs of wind against current all day long over docking that sailboat in calm conditions.I’m heading up to Montauk for the summer and ill be back in November for Bahamas Wahoo season.Have a great summer Lauren

[@cwmaxfield2000]

Becoming addicted to your channel. I'm learning so much. Thank you. Really informative.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks

[@andrewhyduke1974]

That was really interesting! I never saw a boat pulled from the water, so cool. I did like seeing the rudder repair and I can't imagine how expensive this must have been. I don't know too much about sailing or sailboat repair so I did enjoy this video. I hope to learn more from your videos and yes to your question about sharing your maintenance on videos! Good stuff, keep them coming!

[@laurenlanders]

Aw glad you enjoy!!

[@cwmaxfield2000]

I'd like to see more about keel design.

[@bradwelch6534]

I've only been around a couple of fishing boats. a Hatteras and a nice new riviera. but, the boat ownership vibe is common. love all the repair stuff, and your cat. ty for the great content.

[@joeparx]

Absolutely love your positive can fix anything attitude!

[@cnc75adventures49]

Love seeing ladies taking charge and making things happen!!! Great job 👍👍

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!

[@LionSleepsAnotherNight]

I like your thumbnails, they are nice and like a pine lime splice, refreshing. Sorry if I mute your videos some times and play some AC/DC or The Angels or The Radiators, ,but that clear water and and your your your up to date attire is great. Your thumbnails are not cheap, they are good. Some yt'ers think its all about the peek, it's about the passion and you got it.

[@Offon_A_Boondoggle]

Interesting, I just helped replace a rudder bearing on a 72’ monohull in Colon Panama. What a trip! We had to have it custom made out of delrin and it took them 5 trips from the machine shop to get it in place. Very hard in Panama to find qualified machinists.

[@James-pq5tm]

Hard working lady she knows her skills 👍🤿🎣⚓⛵⛵

[@stevemedlock5716]

you are rocking it, so cool you hang with Spear It Animal. They rock as well.

[@AfterThePavementEnds]

I have been enjoying all the repairs. Definitely better than no content at all as well !

[@2299jsimon]

Looking forward to seeing you again...

[@andremenezes7733]

Beautiful channel with really life onboard. Congratulations for you dedication. I'm enjoying here in Australia, but I'm a Brazilian and sailor.

[@mikew9292]

So you're young, Beautiful and mechanically inclined. Ugh, where were you 40 years ago. Keep the videos coming and have fun.

[@laurenlanders]

haha

[@aveabutchers]

Yes, please, more fixing, more boats, more sailing. There are so many travel vlogs with sailboats, so the sailboat vlogs with travelling are the ones I watch first. Just found your channel. So far, I really enjoy it. Good photo, nicely paced and narrated. You've got the skills do do something good and I'll keep watching.

[@laurenlanders]

aw thank you so much

[@alu.minium521]

Alright, back to the deep blue. Daily routine, repairs, maintenance, upgrades, all are interesting and part of the adventure just as the sailing and sights to visit. Thanks

[@laurenlanders]

for sure

[@vitallepage7192]

Hello Lauren, surprise party Bearing. You are not afraid of work, well done. Captain courage, I hope you can sail without too much trouble. You have helpers around you, that's great. Lots of fun for you downwind. Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos. bye

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sailingsolo5290]

Boat repair videos are great because thats what we do 90 percent of the cruising life. Its good to see others do the things. I think you will be a sailing youtbe star if you want it. Go for it . Be consistent and you will be loved.

[@laurenlanders]

For sure!! Thank you

[@thesilenceoflife453]

You're going backwards perfectly. Others can't do that after years 👌🏻😜

[@heatheryoung9129]

Love it! Yes to more about the maintenance you have to do on your boat! Spent a lot of time around Joplin in the summer growing up !

[@laurenlanders]

Ah wow!!

[@heatheryoung9129]

@@laurenlanders also, we were probably sailing/motoring near you! I go out on The Avalon at least once a year to SCUBA. We went from Nassau down to Conception and back...naughty Calypso didn't play much sadly and I am now in full force peeling from my nap in a floatie at Rose island..oopsie! Lol I am always sooo careful with the sun there! Have you thought about adding a compressor? Is there room on your boat to do SCUBA?

[@danratsnapnames]

yes please go into the repairs.. this is why i watch these types of videos because one day, i'll be following my dream as well. thank you so much and good luck!!

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks! Wishing you the best of luck!

[@jpinvestcebu]

Just found your channel today, courageous indeed. Hopefully heading back to Florida from SE Asia end of year to do the same, your adventure is truly inspirational.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you for watching

[@SailingPauHana]

Good job on the rudder. We may have an issue with ours, but not enough to drop it yet...im glad you made it look easy... now I'm not so intimidated. Love the channel, and I will promote you to other sailors on the KZbin sailing page on Facebook.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. You can definitely do it! I was so intimidated, but once I started I actually enjoyed it haha

[@cathyryno4542]

Your courage is phenomenal! You will tackle anything!!! I love it! Sailboats require lots of daily maintenance! It’s really part of the challenge and fun! lol 😆

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you!! And yes haha

[@bowbailey69]

Paused video at .45 seconds in. Your intro is incredible. This is the first one of your videos I have ever seen. I am drawn to follow your adventures based on that intro alone. I will reevaluate that after I watch the entire video, but I certainly wish you success and happiness already.

[@bowbailey69]

So, I subscribed. I think this will be an entertaining channel as it develops.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much!!

[@klanders2954]

So great to learn YOUR baby so well

[@laurenlanders]

❤️❤️

[@terry7907]

Impressive work, and impressive community…and impressive cat!

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

All is good. Progression is everything.

[@laurenlanders]

for sure!

[@SlackerP488ZR]

Hust finished this episode.. yes, I love your diy.. someone thought you this and your sailing skill… loved that the boat yard guy called you Captain 🥰 And your take on plumbing skills.. 25 years in plumbing.. so if you ever need anything. Mike 🏴‍☠️

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you for watching! And thank you!

[@btrent9244]

Outstanding video. Watching your repairs is a great educational tool. Keep it up please. Good channel. Thank you. 👍🇺🇸😊

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@randywelsh4163]

You get it right for you, you have to depend on her to get to where ever you’re going. All the time you put in now you’ll rest easier knowing it was right the first time. Good job 👍

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!! Appreciate it

[@Hermandbl7]

I'm a bit late to the party; I only just stumbled upon your channel and I had to subscribe. I watched a UTube video made several years ago about a boat crossing the Atlantic and the rudder just broke apart and all that was left was the shaft. The sailors were all rescued, by sheer luck, and the boat was left to drift to some unknown graveyard. It might have been another unexpected expense to fix your rudder with hauling out and all the dirty work, but losing one's rudder or steering would be much more costly. Good job, Lauren, for taking on another huge challenge and winning.

[@laurenlanders]

First, thank you so much for subscribing!!! Second, definitely… thank god they were ok!

[@jchborg90277]

Love fhe repairs coverage.

[@rmf1rmf337]

Incredible! You are amazing. Love watching and learning!

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks!

[@2Equipment]

Some of us like to watch sailing videos to see different boats and how they work while under sail..Every shot is of you talking about yourself

[@donkeywhistler]

talking about herself? or her boat, problems with mechanicals, challenges faces, solutions, info, social aspects of living aboard. seems like you've watched a different video than I did. don't be so critical and wounded

[@StyleRecordGroupcom]

YOUR AMAZING you know so much, and run a large boat on your own is so hard, much praise to you from England

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@DuckshotProductions]

Your awesome Lauren, you persevered!.

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks 😊

[@peternairn4474]

I like it all, as it comes, whatever, thats boating. That gives a real insight to it, thanks

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyhemphill3525]

Raff to the rescue Let's Go!

[@laurenlanders]

Hahaha so lucky to have great friends!

[@xiav2008]

Frank and Jimmy’s Prop Shop in Lauderdale will fab up anything, bearing is no problem, shout out to Jimmy Jr

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much!

[@sailingelpulponegro230]

Full speed ahead!

[@mheckvlogs3978]

it's my first time watching and following your channel and adventure. I'm from the Philippines and I already like your content the one that I watch today. " God bless you and take care "

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you so much!

[@mheckvlogs3978]

@@laurenlanders 😘❤

[@TheFoodBoat]

A good machinist is always a good person to know… can’t tell you how many times I had to lean on mine to have parts made in a day or two instead of weeks…

[@laurenlanders]

For sure...

[@ChristisKing0]

I look forward to witnessing your growth. It's inspiring and I look forward to my first vessel

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks! Wish you the best!

[@EbbandFlowAdventures]

I am so impressed by you! I’m sharing your videos with my daughters who are probably about your age. So inspiring! I hope you’re in the Bahamas already! ~Nelly, Jupiter, Fl.

[@laurenlanders]

Aww. This means a lot to me! Thank you so much

[@robvanname6867]

Good job on the rudder bearing fixes, safe travels.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@nathanhammock923]

so happy to see a fellow midwest individual hitting the seas!! great inspiration!! glad at least one of us is living a dream! look forward to more episodes of your adventures 👏

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks!!

[@SlackerP488ZR]

Yes i love boat diy and repairs.. ty

[@1contemporary]

You are amazing. Yes the repairs are important because your boat is broken, you just don't know it yet :). Single hand is awesome although I'm not a fan of it, because when the rudder is making a clunking noise, you have no one to check it out. A storm alone is too much. I am shocked that you intend to charter single handed too. Talk about too much. Baby, you need Capt. Gill Fisher. Your peaceful and calm nature is like rolling waves to me. Any sailor will follow your orders captain.

[@charlesmurschell3110]

You are the whole package. Keep it going!

[@laurenlanders]

Ah haha thanks!

[@peterbrown9866]

Liked the vid ,nice boat,nice weather, nice people....... how did you ever know it was the bearing ??? Very impressed..My Uncle used to say "Any thing that can go wrong will go wrong " about his yawl. Good work.

[@laurenlanders]

Friends for sure help!

[@kevindevlieger2542]

Happy I discovered your channel. I get instantly zen by watching ;) You’re sweet and brave little girl 🤙🙏💫🌞

[@laurenlanders]

Aww thanks!

[@danielboughton3624]

It is very good you are paying attention to those odd vibrations and so on. Better to question those things and get them fixed before you are away from places you can get parts. If you had the means to measure the bushing sizes (plastic bits) you could have a machinist make something like that. The tolerances are not critical and plastic is easy enough to machine so the cost should not be high. Probably not as good as a factory part and potentially more expensive but good to keep in mind if you find a similar broken thing and are in a pinch.

[@laurenlanders]

For sure! I had the plastics made asap… but it has been a struggle to find the bearing measurements /:

[@danielboughton3624]

@@laurenlanders If you give a machinist the old one they will know the outside diameter and length. Only the inside surface should be worn. Even if the outside is worn through you can give them the diameter of the hole it came out of. They can determine a good inside diameter based on the size of the shaft that goes through it. Given it is a rudder bearing and not a bearing for a driven shaft e.g. a cutlass bearing the fit isn't as critical. It is probably a .005" clearance. Machinists also can get guidance from "machinery's handbook" - a common reference in a machine shop. Hopefully by now you have the real deal.

[@wherethewaterflows6162]

Oh the joys on owning a boat. It can get so discouraging especially when its such a mess working on it. Makes it seem so much worse. You have handled all the challenges well on camera and way lol! You are learning your boat in a hurry soon you will be able to do a lot of it yourself. Gorgeous boat cant wait to see whats ahead.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much for your words! I did get to learn a lot and am so grateful for it!

[@knowinkoen7679]

Just came across your channel. You should have great success. I've lived on a boat for going on 8 years. And yes it's always something... but worth every bit, I havent cut the grass in 8 years and I have the biggest swimming pool of all my land dwelling friends 😂

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you so much! and exactly!!!!

[@whatiseefrommycabin...1935]

Keep making videos... you are a brave sea warrior...

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks for watching!

[@savethehumans7460]

Thanks for the share Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

thanks!

[@stevenmartin8300]

How things have changed in 30 years since my wife and I did the Bahamas for a year and then were live aboards for 7 years in Miami. We did it in a new boat, but there are still numerous problems to solve. You get to be a pretty good mechanic and trouble shooter. Do it now while you can. My wife and I are now in our 70's and it would be impossible to do what we did 30 years ago. We use to ask the question: Do we sail to another island today, or go diving for lobsters and Grouper.

[@laurenlanders]

thats an amazing story! Every boat definitely has their issues

[@rickcockcroft7590]

New to your channel and enjoying watching you grow and increasing your knowledge on each episode. Also cool to hear a South African accent 😁 Good luck

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks!

[@johnbarleycorn699]

what a sailor !!

[@charlesfigueroa325]

God bless you you are a super blessing sweetheart

[@daffydaffy7673]

Yay..thanks KZbin for recommending..at last a female sailor who doesnt have a piercing voice and pleasant to listen to

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@nickviner1225]

Yes I hate beautiful young ladies defaced with tattoos and metal.

[@paulmoulton4455]

@@nickviner1225 How do you know she has no tattoos or piercings? And so what if she did.

[@sergioraulramos]

Hola Lauren mientras espero tus últimos videos miro los anteriores, hermoso aprendizaje y hermosa aprendiz, me encanta, gracias, donde estés cuídate y que pronto tengamos noticias tuyas 😘😘😘🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you so much

[@MyMondoMan]

Loved this video Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!!

[@sergioraulramos]

Me encantó, lo tuyo un trabajo insuperable y como siempre video espectacular, gracias y besos 🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘

[@reloadncharge9907]

Great job…..I feel your pain! I have a rudder job next haul. Thx, Andrew

[@laurenlanders]

Wishing you the best of luck!! It wasn't too bad once I started

[@abelfernandezbernach64]

Gracias por sus videos me hacen creer un puedo llegar ahi

[@daveblackford6097]

WD-40 is a clichéd go to that most people know about, but If you try Break Away, or PB Blaster I think you'll find that they are significantly more persuasive than WD-40. Hope it helps.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!!

[@cwmaxfield2000]

Kroil Oil is the Cadillac in my opinion and used in machine shops by pros.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

For viewing pleasure I'm not a big fan of project videos. But, on the other hand those project videos are immensely helpful for people faced with the same problem. I'm currently refurbishing my keel on my little sailboat and without KZbin videos I would be pretty much clueless on the proper procedures. You probably have one, but if you don't.... pick up a multimeter. One that measures AC / DC / and omhs. It's a hassle like everything else, but you will be able to sort out the solar/ battery issues.

[@laurenlanders]

I agree with you... my goal became to document as much as I could; highs and lows.. so unfortunately a lot of that became projects. But same here, other videos have ended up being so helpful. and I do! helps a lot

[@Stephan_01]

Enjoying you video’s ♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@laurenlanders]

Glad you like them!

[@stevejohnson-me5tf]

Lauren. Great video. I'm a new viewer. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Dr steve

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much!

[@donniehowlett1185]

Hi Lauren how are you today? Oh my gosh did you say Missouri?!!?.....that is where i am from! Nice video and you are pretty talented as well! Cute cat too! 😊

[@laurenlanders]

Haha yes! Thank you!!

[@donniehowlett1185]

@@laurenlanders Thanks so much girl!

[@donniehowlett1185]

Nothing better than a sweet Missouri girl 😉🥰

[@SayWhatinAz]

Excellent repair....how often do you plan to clean the bull, every 2 weeks?

[@DePesos]

You are a very brave girl and just a doll too. You really need a second crew member.

[@jeffstanaszek2272]

You’re amazing!!

[@demianmaru3179]

Hay cutie! Da more you work on, n more you do to get fixed, the better you are doing as a better n better Cap'n

[@stevecrombie5357]

Ah yes, Sascha and Spear it Animal. I followed Sascha and her sister on Sailing the Far Side. She and Matt were very helpful to another vlog I watch. Expedition Evans. Quite a little community. Young people.

[@laurenlanders]

We definitely have a great little community!

[@Ibh111142]

My cat likes watching yours.

[@laurenlanders]

aw haha

[@ericwesley3924]

I almost commented about these Benetou rutters.( Spelling) They are known for completely falling off. I even heard stories of sinkings because of them. Every time a bottom job is done...so should your cutlass and rutter bearings

[@southernaire6102]

Beautiful!

[@laurenlanders]

thanks!

[@Cg41418]

First…awesome that you do repairs to your boat. Makes you a better sailor if you know every aspect of the boat. Second, do you plan a trans Atlantic or Pacific any time?

[@laurenlanders]

Not yet! Within the next few years!

[@markmcdowell6878]

Hello beautiful Lauren I Just found Your Great Channel . I Love it , and You🥰 I Subscribed and looking forward to more great videos. 😉

[@laurenlanders]

aw thanks for watching!

[@markmcdowell6878]

Your Welcome , Safe Sailing . I have a song By Led Zeppelin. I think You may like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2m9Y4eDjJtlhtk It was an April morning when they told us we should go As I turned to you , you smiled at me . How could we say no? With all the fun to have to live the dreams we always had Oh, the song to sing , when we at last return again. OH to Sail away, To Sandy lands and other days. Oh to touch the Dream, Hides inside and never seen.😉

[@mrangry01]

Hi, can you tell us what product you used to bond the lower bearing shell into the rudder tube as I couldnt see any branding on the tube

[@patriciajean6188]

You go girl.😊

[@garyleonard4009]

The guy helping you with the rudder, where does he come from. He sounds South African. Stumbled across your channel and know I am going to binge watch. 👍😁😁

[@laurenlanders]

He is South African! aw awesome

[@garyleonard4009]

I new it. We are great people us South Africans 👍😂🌹🌹

[@jbsanger696]

Great video!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@chrissummers2689]

The guy helping you with the bearing was wearing a Toadfish hat. Excellent choice. Check out their website for awesome products.

[@laurenlanders]

yeah, they have great stuff!