Shocking Truth: Uncovering Fire Hazards in Used Boat Wiring! BIG THINGS TO COME!!| ep.27

[@SpartyTime]

Something that I learned from doing 12v wiring on the farm, is clear heat shrink tubing over printed labels. This protects the label and makes it super easy to read.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Dually noted 🤘🏼

[@_TheDudeAbides_]

That's a very good idea.

[@jonathanmcguire8192]

This is great thanks @SpartyTime

[@BruceMcKay-gq8yq]

A crimp on good plastic works as well. I have never seen anyone use a heat shrink, but I bet it works

[@BruceMcKay-gq8yq]

But so dodgy. Should be replaced as soon as possible with an intact wire.

[@br5498]

She has to have the best Transom on KZbin!

[@jinitom]

Keel!

[@SpearItAnimal]

😂

[@DonaSueWithOneN]

❤❤I also wanted to say that I love how Raff is bucking the system and doesn’t give a 💩. His lack of sailing vocabulary and even grammatical errors is proof that those things don’t matter. You can be right and sitting at home or you can throw caution to the wind and live life. I once heard a quote that has stuck with me. ‘You can speak properly and be poor or you can speak with grammatical errors and be rich. Which would you rather be?’ Raff said himself in one of the videos, his skill set is building not reading. We all have our thing. Saying the right thing all the time won’t always pay the bills. But damn!! I know many a contractor and builder who are very wealthy. And that kitchen❤❤those counters❤❤ You two are the sweetest and kindest, most hardworking people. Like a couple of other sailors I watch. I can tell by the way you treated your friend puppies you were watching. I’m sad I only have a few more episodes to catch up on. Good job guys❤️❤️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@ronaldwilliams9606]

You two are the perfect couple

[@johnmagnan759]

I have always found explains basic electricity using a garden hose as an example. Think of the garden hose as a wire, the water is the electricity. Water pressure is voltage and the amount of water flowing is current.

[@Mpkev]

Both of you have patience of saints. Give Luca and freya a pat for us.

[@rayb3117]

Raff, you are one of the funniest mofo's on here. Your enthusiasm is infectious and Sasha please dont ever let him change. Your guys are one of the best channels IO watch on here.

[@tentimes4]

That "correction" was hilarious. If you think about having to make definitions again, I'd suggest tossing some glasses on you and Sasha while you read the definition in your most eloquent gibberish and Sasha reads in Dutch. That could be kind of funny. Or have Sasha force you to enunciate in Dutch. Heck, that could be its own video. Sasha... have Raf define the difference between Keel and Rudder in Dutch... you guys are fun to watch. Thanks for making the videos so enjoyable.

[@skycop56]

I’ve heard of sweat equity but you two broke the record. Your boat will be BETTER than new and worth a ton of money. Nice job too!

[@SpearItAnimal]

🙌🏼thank you!

[@sephiros9883]

what an insane amount of tedious, meticulous work...it's so impressive. Congratulations for a boat more than well deserved!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you!!

[@kptbillburkett8735]

Nothing in 10 days. Hope the boat didn't burn down. Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!

[@brianthomas3465]

Raff you are the luckiest man alive. Sascha is amazing and very beautiful. ❤ Don't take her for granted please. Your chasing tail is over😂❤😂

[@brianlowe753]

That’s fish and lobster tails.

[@stevecrombie5357]

Thank God for your years of hands on experience Raff, and the fact that Sascha is another pair of steady hands to help. By far the most extensive rewiring and remodeling I've seen on a boat. Thanks for filming this during the months it took to complete.

[@johnmayer3433]

Since you intend to cruise the oceans of the world you certainly did the right thing to rip out all of the existing wiring. Corroded connectors are hell in many ways by causing trouble making troubleshooting difficult and always are prone to causing fire.

[@meandmybuddy964]

Some people say, Beneteau are not good Bluewater sailboat, but Manitoba is the most circumnavigated boat. There is more Benitos have certain navigated than any other boat. Y’all have turned this boat into a jewel

[@rickcreel3657]

I saw a couple from Brazil that had numbers like a wedding ban that slipped over the wire. When I worked on Jet Fighters every component was labeled from the tip of the nose of the airplane. So 12 feet from the nose is the component location and the clock location from the center of the boat like 12 feet dash 5 o'clock is the exact location. When you are at the circuit breaker and you see 12 - 5 you know exactly where the wire is going without a diagram.

[@marklw82]

Salt and copper are arch enemies ! LoL I've been watching since EP 1 & wish I was 20 yrs younger ! Love you alls work. Turning a piece of poop into a piece of gold

[@wald8977]

This 2nd video within a couple of days of each other, makes up for the dry spell you put us through😅

[@SpearItAnimal]

😅least we could do

[@petercroft9895]

The easy plumbing analogy for volts is water pressure, and amps is flow. Think of power as gallons per minute.

[@eddiehendricks5441]

The electricity for dummies lesson was 🔥! Even better is the humor used for people taking life too serious and feeling that you need corrected! I’ve enjoyed watching the rebuild and am always impressed with what you guys tackle. Fun and impressive!

[@meandmybuddy964]

Man I hope you’re mom finds her fur baby ❤

[@mattdehnart2229]

For all the work you two are doing, it might have been easier to build a boat from scratch!!😂

[@SpearItAnimal]

😂😂😂

[@johnjunior6101]

So nice to see everything coming together for you two. And great to see friendly visitors come to watch.

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

That new wiring would let me sleep better at night ! Great job ! Boom ! The Boom has been lifted !

[@juniorcobb5162]

Just when i didn't think y'all could'nt become bigger high quality knuckleheads? Then i watch this! Much love y'all❤yes I'm fan boy'n right now

[@trevhedges]

7:35 actually a good idea, “if in doubt, throw it out” approach, Hopefully you have a label maker, but anyway, the last thing a boater needs at sea, sail or motor, is an electrical fire! And this is serious because the wires run behind things, a short can be in one area but the highly toxic smoke may appear in another, You also have the “ domino affect” of as each wire gets its insulation burnt off, the next short can appear, meaning there’s no alternative but to shut all power off.. technically leaving you “dead in the water” with no electrical, the reason why most people wire the engine and at least one radio on a completely different loom and battery.. i could go on but won’t.. that fact you guys seem to notice this and are taking steps other should follow is good enough! Well done..

[@duanelarocque1541]

Based upon your intro, the new hard top will be strong enough for Sasha to stand on so that she can jump into the water. It looks great.

[@genehyndman5927]

2 -an additional ground in order to protect your engine. A through haul stainless steel bolt at lease 1/2". Connect a cable from the engine to this bole. Let me explain: The crankshaft in any engine is floating and is not a good ground to the water! If you did get struck by lightning do to the floating crankshaft the lighing will pit the the crankshaft & bearings trying to make a connection to the water. When you start the engine the pits on the crankshaft & bearings will wipe out your engine. I had the privilege of replacing multiple crankshaft & bearing for Carrier corp. Do to a similar condition.

[@dabush6380]

Almost 50k! I remember when you had less than 10k, congrats and keep up the good work it's all coming together nicely.

[@Coleen_West]

Nice! You guys may wish to install a mini split AC unit. It is much more efficient (less power) than the marine AC. They don't have all the problems with salt water heat exchangers etc. and they put out way more cold. Take a look at what Rick Moore did. You could have the outdoor unit lay flat like a pizza box and put it under the solar panels so that the air flow keeps the panels cooler as a side benefit (if you want to go crazy, you could put two units laying flat side by side under the solar). Make sure to get the unit Rick got as it has non-corrosive radiator in it that deals with salty air. Even so, the outdoor radiator unit will need replaced every five or six years - they are pretty cheap so get an extra at time of purchase. The rest of the unit will last much longer. Very cheap way to get max AC and it can easily run off your lithium battery and solar. If you don't like looking at he interior blower unit, you can also get it with four small ceiling units that blow the cold in four different locations. It can also be combined with the larger unit that Rick has.

[@mike.monaco]

The bowl at 15:58. Love it 😂🤙🏽

[@SpearItAnimal]

Lmaoooooo we did not catch that one…good eye 😅

[@mike.monaco]

@@SpearItAnimalI don’t know how you’d handle all these projects without some of that.. keep on rollin brotha. You’re on 🔥

[@Ucfguy]

Love the Expedition Evans crew stopping in!!! I hope you have more with them! Great video!

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Nice modification. It's no fun having to slump over when walking around your vessel/ home..... I personally wouldn't know anything about that since I'm not tall, but I can imagine. lol

[@chrisanthony579]

My wife and I have been married for 33 years and there's no way we could work together like the two of you do. Pretty special. Oh, your editing is fantastic.

[@iesbiza]

These past few video's have been SO informative, thank you for sharing all this. But I cannot help wonder, wouldn't it have been 'easier' to check and rewire everything while the boat was still in construction mode and all the cabinets and backboards were out? I've never done a refit at all so every answer is educational ;) Keep it up guys this is so fun to watch! 🤙

[@SpearItAnimal]

That’s a good question! If we were to do another rebuild, needing a rewire, then yes we’d do it first. But at the time we were living on the boat without floors and a bed and a kitchen so our priority was having a living space. We weren’t expecting to have to rewire everything either. We hadn’t dug into the wiring at all till after we built out the boat so we also had no clue we would have to run all new wires. We can definitely say we have a different order or events after this rebuild. We learned a lot!

[@peterfrebold]

.... story time .... back in the early eighties a few of us were standing around trying to get a V-8 running smoothly with a timing light and not having much luck, the spark plugs had been changed not improving the situation .... an old guy walking by asked if the spark plug cables had been changed recently. The owner of the car responded that they still looked good to which the old guy responded, have a look under the hood when in is dark .. that evening the car was started and the hood popped, the light show was incredible, to say we were a wee bit flabbergasted is an understatement. The cables were changed and the timing was set and the car ran like a dream. If I remember correctly this was an early 60s GM product 4 door that we cut the roof off, just a bunch of wild and crazy guys and was the daily for the owner. The doors were welded because on a previous roof chop it was discovered that the roof was integral to the body not sagging when the door were open .... thx for the trip down memory lane .... you know this, but will say it anyhow, the crackling sound when bending the wires was the sheathing cracking .. smart move changing .... have to say Sasha, when taking the old batteries uo the companion way ladder, you on the heavy end and lifting your hands to your chin, impressed, dynomite comes in small packages .... you guys sure went to town on the electrical .. you will be so thankful having redone those connection and getting rid of all that green ... for what yo accomplished, well worth the effort ..... have to say the boom raising project took no time at all. All your other project belittle this so much, but must have been fun to get something wrapped so fast ..... think you are going to enjoy the hardtop adventure/project .... thx for the share .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....

[@markrickel1632]

While I love the fact that you guys are just going for it and sharing. This particular video scares me a bit. The color coded DC wiring is there for a reason. Also, PLEASE take note of the AWG of each wire. A miscalculation could bring your boat down by fire. Also, cutting the wire ties and mounts but leaving your wire in place let’s you use it as a “mousing line” much easier to run wiring that way. Also don’t forget drip loops. When the deck hardware and hatches leak eventually it nice to not have all the water running to the panel or batteries. I would recommend reading Nigel Calder’s and/or Don Casey’s chapters on electrics before continuing or starting a project like this. That being said, keep up the good work and remember “We learn the most from our own mistakes. I like to think I just learn more than most people.” -M Sparks.

[@Adui13]

"So let me review the proper definition of a volt. ShaballbdaHabdsabalubeda. Haha" Yup that's about what I got out of my first time learning transistor theory in the Navy..

[@Rob_Stefan]

you guys are literally building the boat ive been working out in my head for the last year while saving up some cash to do just this.

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Just get you a hot blonde that likes little bikinis and your good to go to start your own boat building channel. Live the dream bro!

[@denisewilson1309]

Check out the first few episodes of how he bought the boat

[@genehyndman5927]

You must watch this! Raff, I watched your video about your new batteries & solar panels. Very good job, but!] In your video you told your flowers to tie the DC ground cable to the engine witch is correct, you also said that if you get struct by lightning you would be grounded through the engine through the crankshaft through the drect drive to your propeller shaft to the water. You need to find - additional additional

[@SeanHenderson-gn8if]

Each time you use a multimeter you should always put the meter in ohm mode and touch the ends of your meter leads together and verify they are good. I don't know how many times I have been called by technicians to solve problems they couldn't figure out and the first thing I do is show them how to test their meter. I have seen bad meter leads with with anywhere between 5 and 50 ohms of resistance. Carrying multiple meters and multiple sets of leads is very good idea, I always carry a brand new set of fluke leads just in case I need them. A very common mistake people make is when using diaelectric grease. I don't know how many time I have seen people using diaelectric grease directly on the conductor or terminal. Diaelectric grease is actually an insulator and it will actually increase the resistance the resistance of connections. That is the purpose of antioxidant joint compounds. When using any type of crimp connector having the correct crimper for the particular terminal or connector being used is important. I build complete custom harnesses for experimental aircraft modifications, race boats and race cars. I have one of those Harbor Freight U.S. General 6 drawer service carts and it's only used for storing my hand crimpers. Another must have tool is a good label maker capable of printing on heat shrink. Numerous companies make handheld units capable of printing heat shrink labels and the most popular brands are rhino, brady and epson. The cheapest ones start at 50 bucks. The epson LW-PX400 is a good all around one to have and I thats what I usually use in the field. I usually shrink an extra layer of clear heat shrink over the printed layer to protect the label. Most of them are capable of printing regular labels as well. There is a couple free open source programs for creating wiring schematics that work pretty good. When I wire race cars and boats I always give the customer a printed color wiring schematic and a digital copy on a thumb drive.

[@KiwiRednek666]

Your an inspiration to me for sure. Overulled parlay to watch you. Cheers mateys

[@SpearItAnimal]

Colin's an awesome guy! What an honor 🍻

[@KiwiRednek666]

Yeah he is. I'm a fellow kiwi. I have a Bayliner that I am working on. Have to do all the wiring etc so always like watching your channel. His too when it's about fishing boat work or exploration.

[@chadadkinson6067]

I have started my dream of living aboard a sailboat. I bought a project boat a few months ago. Your channel has been great for learning what it takes to make this happen. Thank you Chad

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Really good call on pulling that wiring, it would have been nice to reuse but it wouldn't be to useful if the boat burnt down lol

[@nooneswedish5142]

As you plan on circle navigation remember that 120/60 is mostly a north American thing and you are going to run in to 240/50 pretty soon and my recommendation is to install something like a victron Blue Smart IP22 Charger to be able to use shore power outside north America.

[@johnrode7109]

Wow very impressed 100% way to go

[@davidlloydberry5476]

I was very surprised to see that you were getting rid of the 220v input shore feed, and opting for 110v only, when most countries of the world use 220/240v. 220 volts uses half the amperage of 110 volts, and is considered to be safer as a result. Many cruising blue water boats have both systems installed, which does away with the need for inverters and transformers. This is not a criticism just what I hope is a useful piece of information, as I admire all the work you have done to a very professional standard, and look forward to every new episode, as they are entertaining, amusing and instructive. My own boat which is a 1986 S2 9.2 CC Cruiser Racer, was bought in the USA and sailed from the Chesapeake to Vilamoura Portugal where I live. It was wired 110 v, and my quick fix was a 230v to 110v industrial transformer, which I still use to this day, With my very best wishes and good luck in all your endeavours.

[@SpearItAnimal]

This comment may be the fuel for the opener in our next episode 😂😉kidding…in all honesty we should have left it 220…obviously 110 is the standard in the US and everything we own has a 110 plug attached to it so we switched it to fit our current needs. However, looking back, we would have left it 220 knowing what we do today

[@stever3145]

you guys are nuts. Very impressed. The anger toward the previous owner grows weekly, seems criminal. Leave a place for the play button plaque during your cabin decorating

[@michaelgreene5525]

I’ve never seen anyone take it to this level. I’m blown away.

[@timrobinson1393]

I knew you were wrong watching the last episode. didn’t care to tell you, because I watch for entertainment. But now with your explanation, I feel the need to comment just to say how excellent it was this episode! I completely understand it now. 😂 Trolls going to be trolls…

[@carltontweedle5724]

Agree with sparty time make sure you all label all the wires and if you can in wire runs leave a a extra cord to pull wire you will need later.

[@gavinerickson3632]

Awesome video guys. You guys are legends

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you!

[@glamdring0007]

Those pin holes in the boat wiring are probably from "bed of nails" test lead connectors and not the regular solid probe leads. Regardless of the test leads used, like you guys said, it's a bad idea to test the in middle of a wire whenever testing at a terminal end is available.

[@AaronNunn-y5m]

Put rounded edges into the squared hole that you cut into the mast intrusion. I know the mast has multiple curved layers beyond your trimming, however all mast failures are attributed to corners of square holes becoming a fracture line of fault. X

[@nooneswedish5142]

Something i respect you for is that you read up on things prior to doing them ! I actually started my professional life as an electrician and back then the view from those making the roils in Europa was that tinned copper wire whose this strange unnecessary thing that the north Americans had a fetish for. Unfortunately this view is still alive in to many places. Remember you are both amassing !! By the way the way the way you set up the electric panel in the previous episode is rely a first class example on hue to do it.

[@0n3y3]

3000 Subs away from 100k !! Love you guys!

[@The_Phill_A_Blunt]

I’m so glad you guys redid all of the wiring every one should do this

[@SailingZigZag1]

It is so nice to see the quality that you have put into everything you do. So many DIY rebuilds jerryrig everything and your work is professional or better quality both electrical and structural! Way to go. We have a 2006 Jeanneau 49 so a lot of similarities.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

I love you guys! Can't afford to Patreonize you, but I'm here to support you otherwise. Sascha, you are the Ultimate Warrior Princess! ❤️ Fair winds & following seas!

[@TimmyCramer]

It's fun watching you two live life on your terms. Keep kicking ass in life!! Timmy C Arizona

[@gking5522]

Or, "keep kicking life in the ass!"

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Want a great Chanel you guys should have over a 100k subs - kick ass

[@BruceMcKay-gq8yq]

There are fairly simple systems that are located in fuse boxes Click, your tv turns off Go to, what in my day a fairly large cabinet. Just open the door look for orange LED light. Neck the number on fuse location. Bring up number on computer program. Boom, whole electrical schematic on everything depending on that fuse. Called PLC system. Depends on user being diligent about documentation. By the way you did right. Those wires were terrifying. All it would take was copper on copper spark, and boat on fire.

[@BruceMcKay-gq8yq]

Programmable Logic Controllers. Been around since the mid eighties

[@joninewton3873]

Far out you guys have patience! Well done!

[@minimalistinmotion]

We just finished binge watching your episodes from the beginning, WOW. Your editing skills are amazing! Kudos to you both for a great channel! We can’t wait for the next video. 🤙🏼

[@aeros4me]

Don’t forget that copper wiring has a good scrap value ;) Well worth saving up all the bits and taking them to a scrap dealer !

[@MM_in_Havasu]

(For the record: Ohm's Law states that - Voltage equals resistance multiplied by current. Resistance equals voltage divided by current. Current equals voltage divided by resistance.) Great video, you two keep rocking it! Thank you for this content in here, and safe travels/fair winds/following seas!

[@chasingsunsets380]

PIE, and EIR are just the inner circle of ohms law, there are a lot more of those calculations, and that is what confuses most people. They learn, EIR and then you introduce PIE, and on and on

[@stephie1466]

I'm telling all my homies! Fucking love you guys!!!! Hope you get there soon! 100, 000 on its way❤

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you!

[@garrettbinley7349]

Almost to 50k subs!! Congrats guys. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you! Keep an eye out for it going live tomorrow 🎉

[@nutsandbolts432]

Wiring always takes 3 times longer than expected. Great job.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Yes it does! Thanks!

[@klausfroehlich741]

with open mouth ,I say : AMAZING !!!!

[@SpearItAnimal]

😂🙌🏼

[@RV_Chef_Life]

After almost being killed by 480v, I don’t do electricity anymore. Hats off to you Two 💪💪💪

[@usaret8663]

I'm sure creating content isn't as easy as it looks. But I don't care. You 2 are cool AF and I'm going to need a daily video! LOL! Love the videos!!! Keep up the great work.

[@codegame027]

You should be able to get flexible solar panels that can go on top of the hardtop/canopy that you can also walk on if necessary. You'll really need/want that extra solar capacity.

[@budgetrockscapesqld5249]

Don't waste your time with flexible solar. You need an air gap under them to get maximum efficiency from the panels

[@codegame027]

@@budgetrockscapesqld5249 if its an area that could potentially be walked on though...

[@richardjohnson1261]

Yeah, Raff, what could possibly go wrong?

[@marklapierre5629]

I'm lovin it. I've been contemplating raising the boom on my boat for the same reason. In fact, I'm eliminating the boom altogether and adding a roller furler for the main sail with a loose foot sail just like the way a jib is rigged.

[@lewisbolman7862]

If it was under water, salt water it migrated thru the wire as it sat under water, you will be happy that you rewired it in long run. Dont forget the liquid electrical tape on exposed connectors. Re coup some cost , strip that old wire and scrap it.

[@growthguide]

Omg, do u have any limits? Anything you guys can’t do? You’re skills are amazing!

[@melaniegibson3027]

Amazing 👏!! The WD40 moment 😂 🤦‍♀️. Sascha your swim wear is beautiful!! So making changes to the boom doesn’t effect the structure making it weaker?

[@duathlete827]

Another great job that would have most running in the opposite direction. Huge undertaking on rewiring the electrical systems. Both of you seem to have mad computer skills. Always enjoy the Sascha wardrobe.

[@jtuesley2352]

Damn! That is some crazy good work!

[@denisewilson1309]

Can Sascha start posting affiliate links for her suits and other cute outfits?❤

[@kennethhunt324]

Make sure you make some money back on yer old copper wire! Recycled clean copper is worth the labor!

[@patrickwauters5778]

Hey jullie zijn een geweldig koppel met doorzettingsvermogen ,wat jullie van een wrak gemaakt hebben echt proficiat .die boot wordt beter dan nieuw en volledig modern uitgerust met veel geduld en doorzettingsvermogen .ik hoop nog vele reizen te zien van jullie .stiekem ben ik een beetje jaloers ,want het is ook altijd mijn droom geweest om een boot te hebben maar ik ben te oud geworden daarvoor en een kapotte rug laat dit niet meer toe. Verder nog veel succes jullie komen er wel .sorry het is in het Nederlands want mijn Engelse schrijfwijze is niet zo goed ,maar sasha kan dit wel lezen aangezien ze van Nederland is .groetjes uit België.

[@Nate-bc1el]

@12:45 probing wire is bad, but also used to test power/ground at pumps/lights for quick troubleshooting (power probe 3 is awesome) but with all the electrical tape... i kinda doubt they used liquid electrical tape to fill the holes left.... @16:00 yall left the bowl in shot 🤣 good work, good editing, enjoyable to watch👍

[@to5msheppard]

I was so happy to see another episode. I love what you guys are doing. Your electrical stuff is amazing to me. It’s mine boggling I look at that and say I could never in my life. Do what you just did when you raise the boom I love what you guys are doing to the boat it’s so exciting to watch because I don’t have to spend anything and I don’t have to help even though I think it would be fun and I have no clue what I’m talking about.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

Great electrical work. Looking forward to seeing your custom dodger fabrication.

[@charleswashburn1857]

Great job on the wiring!!... If you are going to raise your boom, you should invest in a new re-inforced stainless gooseneck that will wrap the mount of the mast. The stock Beneteau gooseneck mount is very weak and prone to break. We did this on our B473.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Good to know!

[@joelnoble329]

Best time of the week! New episode time!

[@chasingsunsets380]

What is really difficult to explain electrical theory is that there are so many terms bacause there are so many things you can measure, force, amount, resistance, capacitance, hertz, and the list gors on. But in reality, it is pretty simple. But how much does the layman need to know to operate a lamp? Simply put, if a man (force/volts)was pushing a giant beach ball (amount/amps) through a tunnel. He comes to a bery narrow part of the tunnel (resistance) so he uses how much force he has to pass through on one second. His force times the size of the amount pushed in one second equals the amount of work done, or watts. We can put a value on all of these and if we change one value the rest change. Now when you look at it like that you can visulize what is happening. It takes more study and math to understand

[@chasingsunsets380]

PS Thanks for the video about the wiring, every boat I have bought we scrapped the wiring as it was so bad I can never understand someone using numerous 14 Romex to patch on number 10 marine grade wire

[@jonathanscott550]

another great informative video on wiring the boat and raising the BOOM!!!!! The hard top canopy is going to look wildly cool. Looking forward to next video

[@_TheDudeAbides_]

Cutting away all the cables was a brave move. I get it, though. Sometimes there is just such a big mess you want a fresh start.

[@War4theWest]

Another great vid. Your production value is very high and the flow of the videos is great. I also like that you communicate so much valuable knowledge, it's really so well done. Be patient, you guys will be the next Delos or La Vagabond. You are doing the right things, just keep at it!

[@svnautilus]

Dumb question, did you apply some inhibitor from galvanic corrosion on the ribbons on the mast?? remember aluminum and stainless steel ribbon, don’t work good. Love the work you’re doing 😊

[@willmc42]

Boat is looking great. Super job by both of you. One thing to consider when wiring, the lower ac voltage creates more resistance which means you need larger wire to run lower current 120v . AC and DC systems , resistance drops when voltage increases which allows for smaller conductor. This is why most vessels are 48v minimum. Some are 24v but rarely do you see 12v. It's too unreliable for marine or aviation. I would run 12 awg on receptacles, minimum. 14 awg is only for DC low draw / AC controls, and 120v lighting.

[@ceschias3733]

Engineer dingy hang, huajajajajajajajajajaja. Good 1. Your really changing the face of your boat to be a great one, hope your doing things with advise of someone with experience, beause you don't have the face of one. Tranquilo cuñado. OsoYolo, Antigua Guatemala.

[@Cubamara]

Only two payoffs in life. Getting pay for what you know or by what you do. Going through school learning about electricity without anybody actually knowing how electricity works (includes every teacher)? Priceless! Don't have to look how people corrected your explanation. Electricity leads to arguments. Any mention of it and I zone out and just look at Sasha. Missed the part as to how Sasha is a fire hazard.

[@SpearItAnimal]

😂 exactly…doubt there’s an electrical video on the web that doesn’t have someone in the comments telling the person who made it that it’s wrong

[@robertfreeman2322]

Great Video! wow you've really opened up a can of worms with that rewire, but thankfully so. Can you imagine not doing it now after all that jury rigged wiring? ugh..that was a fire waiting to happen. Boat is looking good.

[@50shadesofblue24]

Love the channel. Free spear fishing charter on the Hernando Beach Charters boat on me whenever you guys are ready!

[@JayPerrypersonal]

Nice job though guys! 👍⛵️

[@danhofmann9713]

Wow. You've got Balls of Steel.