Ep 85 - Engine Failures and new RAYMARINE equipment

[@markcooley5681]

That boat looks awesome with the black horn. Nice gauge pack. great Jemma great job.

[@billmoran3812]

You both make a great team. Simon has the best fabrication and wiring skills, Gemma has great organizational and artistic skill. And you both have a great sense of humor which any boatbuilder will agree is absolutely essential.

[@michaeldavies9533]

Hi Both,you two are beyond inspirational,just love the way you approach a situation if it works brill if it doesn't we will make it work,just how far you have come from day one is an achievement best of luck . Ps,don't know if I have missed an episode but can't recall what you are going to do when your boat is sea worthy,if you have time can you please answer what your end is going to be,re,are you going to do a live aboard . Regards from Hereford.

[@keithchessun5085]

There's a spring loaded copper plate that the starter solenoid armature forces onto copper mushrooms on the back of the connection bolts. Yours have welded itself together, separate and clean and jobs done. It's Common problem.

[@martinmicheal4595]

Agreed he is right on the money

[@Dave5843-d9m]

It sounds to me like the solenoid is not pushing the pinion gear into position.

[@wildcoyote34]

@@Dave5843-d9m that's what you are hearing ,, the starter motor is running but the solenoid has not pulled the bendix into contact with the engine flywheel ,, this is caused by the switch part of the solenoid getting stuck ,,there is a spring in there that is supposed to release the switch and that's probably the culprit

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

This. Not a difficult task either…..

[@jeremyfdavies]

🤣 You may not be an actress but you're a born natural! What a great video! Can't wait to see the sea trials. BTW just loved the heater invention, that is brilliant thinking.

[@DirkvanZyst]

Hi Guys, you could use the "Bat Ship Crazy" on the "Sarinda" as a tender. I recon it'll fit well on the deck. You are constantly improving your presence on the video. The renewed confidence in your presentation is clearly evident. Well done you two love the show. 😎

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Another cracking episode of this super adventure you're having. You both are great and deserve each other. The love just shines through and that's how you'll get this mammoth rask done. Pst! Simon, you're a real lucky fella. Gemma's a keeper! She's mint.

[@masvallas]

hello, you don't have to buy a new starter motor, which is very expensive, they repair very well and have a guarantee of years after repair. Notice, you should also check the alternators of the two motors, they have to give between 13 and 14 volts, good job

[@erikmanchester7885]

Easy to pop the starters off and get them cleaned up and lubed, replace any worn bushings.

[@whitneylake2107]

Couple of kids in a candy shop you two ! This channel has an almost child-like innocence which expresses itself in a giggling joyfulness ! Keep'em coming ! Love from Montana

[@KennyP88]

Oh yeah, a new chartplotter! So easy once you get used to them. I hope, but also know you will, plan on scouting the area around Sarinda. Just getting Sarinda out of that mud hole and into deep water is one thing, getting her back in that nest she has built over all these years, will be the real trick of the day.

[@customfreak81]

Using the smaller boat with the plotter to chart the exit route for Sarinda is a great idea! I've used one of the Raymarine touchscreen plotters and they're fantastic bits of kit.

[@bruceknowling8633]

The 9" screen could do with a hood, not only to protect it from water, but so that you can see it in bright sunlight.

[@p.a.reysen3185]

Looking back at the engine room, the one thing every ship is in need of is a certified paint chipper tool. I would believe that that compartment should have a complete chipping session first, including all the mechanicals. Take it all down to the bare metals and repaint with the appropriate color schemes for fuel, air, and water lines. What I see now is probably 20 people having had a go over the years with various cans and sprays that cover up those beautiful Cats. Remember the beautiful photographs taken on the other WW-2 boat? Yours should have no less.

[@bubbleobill267]

Got a spare six months for that job?.

[@agw5425]

I saw your ship on google maps, to bad it's not a live view. But I could see the new white roof and 4 solar panels, pretty cool, feels like I can almost visit despite me being in Sweden.

[@FluffH1]

You got a like this week for the hair flick🤣🤣

[@kevin-vt7dw]

I say this with nothing but respect you two are made for each other you complement each other and make me smile

[@stevenholton438]

Lucky guy Simon she's a ray of sunshine 😎

[@jacktime9228]

I can't wait to see all the new toys in operational order.

[@WimvdBrink]

I love you guys, just natural, most of the time happy, just doing your stuff. And for a Dutch guy your accent in English is crazy :-) Keep going ..

[@davidvivian596]

I can't believe that as well as working on your boat restoration, you also fit in day jobs, children, housework and RYA Day Skipper training! Blimey, you can only do all that over a period of time with a very solid family relationship. When I heard you announce your intention to save this lovely boat on national radio some while back, I subscribed immediately. However, there have been a few times since, when I've wondered whether the amount of work could eventually overwhelm you. Which just goes to show that judging others (by my standards) is wholly unfair to them! Congratulations on the project and good luck for the future.

[@philyew3617]

The starter motor solenoid contacts are probably stuck and/or welded together, quite possibly due to lack of use. It just needs a thorough strip and clean up, and lubricate the moving parts. I don't think your auxiliary power system is at fault (but I'm happy to be wrong). If you can't manage the starter repair yourself, don't go to the expense of a new one, first thing would be to find a local specialist. I googled "Commercial Starter Motor Repairs, Liverpool". The first two on the search list both have 5 start reputations for repair and rebuilding starters. However it should be a simple job. One thing to watch out for... When you take the starter motor off the engine it will be deceptively heavy so watch your fingers and don't drop it. Hope this helps.

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

Can't wait for the sea trial! Like, subscribe, become a patron and wait a shorter time!

[@davidvial268]

Hello from ALABAMA USA --- fantastic progress for one year . Watching weekly !

[@richelias2973]

Good job guys. Keeping it fun for all of us

[@samdriver9469]

Hi Gemma and Simon, A suggestion incase someone else hasn't mentioned for Bat ship crazy, you mentioned a windscreen for the monitor I would also add some kind of fold out sunscreen cause when out on the water you might have the sun reflecting on the screen that could make it hard to read not to mention blind you from the suns reflection. Cheers from Canada

[@billvanvlack117]

For my little 35' wooden sloop, I placed the square read-outs on a teak board that hinged so that they could be seen from inside or hinged out to see them from the cockpit. That might be a good way to fit your VHF on the small boat so that you have access to the controls when hailing and changing channels.

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Yes,Raymarine is a great product. Very nice to see you using it! I didn’t see the shoes or the bag from your shopping trip! Looks like there was a hat on the packages? When you start boating I would suggest that you wear inflatable pfds. As a former member of the USCG auxiliary, I have seen and heard about too many disasters. I’m sure that Simon wore a helmet when on a bike!

[@CanandianPeriod]

You have I believe a 24 volt starter and it is old and needs attention. It is definitely rebuildable or you can get an exchange starter.

[@TheMrShinagami]

I cant wait for the sea trial to see how you get on with it all.

[@tracybooth9665]

I love watching you guys every week. Hope it’s cooler this week.

[@robinday2392]

I really loved today's episode, after a horrible week you two lovely people make me smile and seeing you move forward is fantastic, I love the little boat I think it's going too be massively useful too het you out there on the water.really looking forward too the next episode x

[@NUTTER8291]

I don't know what you guys are more excited about ?? New toys or getting that boat out into the water !! We could see you guyscwere SOOO tempted !! BRILLIANT video as always guys can't wait to see the See trials

[@ricecoffee3968]

The sound of those engines from outside so gutsy. Awesome as always.

[@hamshackleton]

Never mind the bat-boat, what you really need, in all that mud, is a mini-hovercraft!

[@davehine724]

You two make Fridays even better!!!

[@millmiller1216]

About going to the big water. It is also necessary to measure how deeply the Sarinda is immersed in silt when standing on the ground, so that when it exits it does not touch the bottom with the keel and rudders.

[@lizzieclayandfamily]

Love the outtakes! 😆 Lovely bit of kit you've installed - good work! xxx

[@robertyoung663]

Love what you do and the way you do it.

[@keithwignall1428]

You're really with it both! Loved this video.

[@MsJon52]

always a good feeling when you buy your first electronic kits, such a buzz, and they are so worth it, looking forward to the sea trials.

[@markthompson8686]

Here in the US we call them charts until you run aground, then they become maps. :)

[@s.simsmamasboy]

I always got a kick out of my grandads tractor that had to be chocked to death. That key was good for starter motor get glow plugs glowing...my sister still doesn't get it. Don't think there is much u guys can't fix yourselves from what I've seen.Be happy yall.

[@christopherstubbs8130]

Bat Ship Crazy 🤣 I am so stealing that name if I ever get a boat if my own.

[@TheByard]

Hey you two, Love the idea of using the small boat to practice Nav work etc. Also you can get the family doing some line and fender training so you are a team when the time comes. I spent several winter evenings charting a course up the East coast from The Medway to The Humber, when I took my boat home to the yard at Castleford Yorkshire. Used paper charts and then bought a plotter at the London Boat show and transferred the info across, even attended the Goole Waterways Museum open day and met a bunch of Dunkirk vets, had an interview with the Yorkshire Prost. This you can look forward to and good luck.

[@buffplums]

Bendix gear on the starter? Worn teeth ? Could be sticking such that it doesn’t engage or disengage … they use inertia to fly up into the teeth of the flywheel ring gear. Have seen this in car engines and the bendix gear sticks due to dried up,grease… dunno just a suggestion mate

[@craigkaschan4822]

Awesome work guys. Can’t wait to see the sea trials.

[@bobmcdermott9535]

Trunion what a super word.😂😂 btw the RAC man used a persuader on my starter motor when it wouldn’t dis engage, 😂😂

[@peterbrooks9984]

Using your little boat to map out a channel is a great idea. However, the river and the tides will move the silt around so your private chart will be out of date by the time you move Sarinda. Do your hydrography just before you move Sarindra out of her mud berth.

[@fonhollohan2908]

maybe the starter might need to be taken apart and put some new grease in it so the bendex is able to move more freely if she's been sitting for so long..maybe that might help the situation? what are your thoughts on that one. Mostlikely its not an issue but just a thought.

[@barryk8969]

If the starter drive stays in gaged without power to it, check the pivot on the throw out arm first. It can hold the solenoid in the closed position.

[@MrCrabbing]

I had a Raymarine autopilot with reversing hydraulic drive on my previous boat and I have to say it was very good, easy to set up and steered a great course

[@larslange5482]

Oh-dear you poor crazy poms, a bit warm is it, 32c that is a normal summer temp here in Oz.😆

[@trevorpalmer1891]

Thanks for the video, I cant wait for the next one!

[@heatherrawls6015]

The starter on my old Vauxhall Viva did that!

[@think4yourself916]

I notice the boat is in a sunk in mud hole so when you do leave that area your propellers might drag into the mud but it should get out and if you are concerned about the mud you might want to lighten the boat some to make it more buoyant if possible or dig away some of the mud at low tide. I can't wait to see it leave under its own power.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice work m8s. I'm impressed! Keep up the good work, stay vertical

[@loveoracle8797]

I get excited to see you because youre so lovely and positive. And i reckon you should have so many more followers. Probably as you get firther diwn the track people will join cos people want to be part of the less hard stuff. You watch! Your channel will blow up !

[@raymaulder7383]

Another great video today you guys, you are both worth it!!! Marine charts, not maps LOL. great stuff by both of you, thanks, Ray

[@midgoog2]

How about Mason and Amelia having to dig a small section of channel in front of the boat before getting WiFi and snack cupboard access each time they come aboard. Tidal problem eased. 👍👍 😉😉👍👍 Eric

[@tompena7487]

Hi from Texas USA ya'll doing an amazing job . Love watching thanks

[@keithweybury5212]

Great update guys. Keith

[@truckerjay]

Thanks guys

[@GARDENER42]

Those starters are easy enough to fix anything yourself except a burned out winding. Probably stuck contacts.

[@andrewwheeldon3027]

I am doing day skipper online too. It is excellent and contains such a lot of stuff. I couldn't recommend it enough! it is super. Until you do something like this you don't realise how much you don't know about!

[@marievictoire1939]

If you are checking tide levels and keeping a record of your data, barometric pressure is another variable. Tables are at 1013hPa and each hPa is 1cm. The lower the pressure the higher the tide. An anticyclone might make leaving more difficult.

[@richardmarshall8916]

Engines sound sweet👍

[@seanyowies8532]

Big thumbs up 👍 for your new Outboard. It’s Manly “ferry” Sydney, Australia

[@landover5881]

great video really enjoy watching you rebuild this old boat, At some point please check your sea water cooling side of your engines as they don't seem to be pumping that much water out the exhaust's, its fine right now for just running them up but i think when you come to move her your going to run into over heating problems.

[@michaelorton6808]

brilliant again

[@jeanhawken4482]

Great episode

[@andrewshoebridge1673]

Hi there never rev a cat from cold sometimes the camfollers don't work. On tick over all day long 😌 👌

[@quarlow1215]

Gemma..... don't quit your day job. Lol. That little "Bat Ship Crazy" is such a sweet little boat. Beats my butt ugly runabout. There's a reason dad named it "The Gooney". Lol

[@kevinmcneill468]

That's nowt, tides around here run 4m every day.

[@nickhelm2420]

WURTH-IT yep definitely!!! 🤓

[@davidscott6468]

There are Caterpillar aftermarket suppliers in the UK that will save you money in parts. My last job before I retired was working for one. Not wishing to advertise but it was Jaytrac in Northampton.

[@1961kickboxer]

I had a 42 foot wooden boat ,you have to throw yourself in the deep end sometimes when it comes to mooring up etc .

[@icecube2T8]

5:32 Use the magic hammer 😜

[@kittyztigerz]

2:48 that what i been hearing from last short video you make i try get yall look back back there issues get it fix before cause failure

[@berinslaptop]

32c LOL try florida in the middle of the summer.

[@landrum3893]

Excellent as usual. Such fun. I believe you cant just put a horn of any size on a boat. Its a vehicle and by law the horn has to be a certain pitch based on the size of your boat. Bigger boats have deeper pitches and smaller boats have higher pitches etc. Example would be in foggy conditions, two boats approaching each other but cant see each other so they use horns to determine size and who gives way. It might be wise to look up the rules on this before too long. Your coast guard might cite you for an incorrect horn pitch if its wrong.

[@waynehelsel3949]

Radio you could put an external speaker outside of cabin by the helm

[@CaptainK007]

I reckon on the ickle boat you should get a 6ft open array radar scanner 😂🥂🥂

[@davidjm955]

Great video, Raymarine is a good product to go with and should last you well. but i would alway take a hardcopy (write on paper) your position every 10 minutes so if thing go wrong or you see an emergency to report, you will be prepared. Remember all this electronics is an aid, Number one eyeball is your prime source.

[@marketmalc]

Thank you.

[@buffplums]

Fascinating video

[@sewe66]

I got so excited to Se I got exactly the same boat as you got.. 🤣. I renovated it 15 years ago and still use it every summer. I hade no idea what the brand is då please tell me more about it. I'm going to post some pictures on your Facebook. 😀 👍

[@IanDarley]

Can't you block the back-feed from the leisure battery system to the engine run solenoid with a diode?

[@VAdu56]

ithere were approximately 86 cm under the keel! you will need an old captain who knows the navigation of this kind of boat well to help you the first times, when it will be really "navigable", but you are right for the moment it is much more careful that it still remains in restoration...!!

[@Sluf7]

Good job Team ya are all WURTH it. Be good for ya all to get out and about on LiL Sarinda especially on these really hot days ya getting {here in NZ been raining for 2 months solid Winter at the mo. Last week couple places got over 1 metre in less than 24 hours didn,t end well. Me I live next to Mountain all runs down hill} Good idea to get stuff ya can transfer to Sarinda later on. Be well carry on.

[@denis9450]

Sarindra's sister ship is on a river in New Zealand I saw it on The Old Sea Dog on youtube about four of his Vlogs ago he's a British around the world sailor he's about to leave for Australia Regards from Liverpool

[@markperrins9485]

Hey guys. Great film that. Loving the new tech stuff. I got thinking about the location of the chart plotter and it mount. I wondered if you had considered making an L shaped bracket taking into account the angle of the wood wedge you made. I was thinking that way the actual screen may then sit lower to the coach roof of the boat. Just an idea. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@JP-ne4hx]

You should get a boat with inboard motor. That will gives you better feeling about how Serinda will behavier.

[@waynep343]

Water way where sarinda is now charts. Lay out some cardboard with X's on them 10 meters apart in a square pattern. . Send the drone up for a straight down image. To print. Do this at low tide. Go back and with a t shaped pipe you can measure the depths of some of the channels. You can merge the info and print it on large format paper. 11x17 or 13x19 and have a decent chart. Get gps readings of where you put the cardboard squares.

[@lawrencetrapani5623]

Nice to have motors that seem to run Nicely! If you aren't running them more frequently I would hope you are using a fuel water conditioner in your Fuel tanks so that Algae, and gelling become a problem. Just a comment and Never Criticism! Engine room looks Great! Keep up the Great Dedication you have. Another question! When you are at Full Tide does your Vessel take lots of water in the Biggest? Another question from a Curious visitor to your channel. Thank you Again

[@Taz6688]

If it was me I would run the engines every fortnite or month at least 20 mins, check for leaks, make sure they have cooling and check the filters, no engine like being stood for long periods, we have all seen someone pull a vehicle out from some barn or the woods and put a battery on it and proclaim its up and running fine, but it's not. I would run the props at higher water to push the mud out and keep the bearings and seals moving, but it's not my boat, I know the list of jobs grows every time you look at anything on the boat.

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

5:27: You need to pull those entire starter and charging assemblies and get them on the bench for testing and rebuild...

[@nena4215]

Nice horn!!!

[@jeanpierrefillioux8728]

Je pense que vous avez besoin d'un Cognac Tonic pour supporter la chaleur Bon courage à vous deux

[@Psychobilly]

These transducer mounts are notorious for water damage to the transom. Suggestion… get ya a 1” block of starboard and size it a little larger than your mount. Then get a 3/4” forsner bit and cut a few holes about 1/8” deep on the back. Mask off the area around where the block will go (over them screw holes ya just put in the transom) and sand prep the area. Mix up some thickened epoxy and glue ya starboard block on. Then mount ya transducer to that.

[@MD0MDI]

When you do leave and it’s your first time behind the wheel, just remember one thing, don’t ever be throttle heavy, it’s not like a small boat, you need to be very slow and careful, never heavy handed, a 70ft boat does not stop and is not as easy to manoeuvre as a small boat, in a marina you can do a lot of damage with a board that you are not aware of.

[@joshuaadkins7617]

It seems to me like you guys may secretly be preparing for a first test ride 🤞🤞