Sunk Trawler Salvage

[@briztia]

my dad's gill netting boat sunk at dock because he had no scupper plugs raise it same way made some wood scupper plugs all good after that lesson learned

[@soggybottom3463]

Do you think that diesels see Adrian coming and realise that they may as well just start straight away??😅😅

[@andrewsmart2949]

yep i have the same problem LOL

[@fmxrider429]

Nice work Stu and crew. Anyone else get the Cousin Eddie vibe from Adrians flannel and hat? I kept expecting him to holler out "shitters full."

[@DangarMarine]

Was a bit Cousin Eddie. :)

[@ob8055]

Great video. Very practical. Agree with the steps you followed for initial preservation. Brought back memories of our boat.. engine room flooded (twin Cummins), got them running again but gearboxes failed after a few weeks of running. We could never get all the water out of the gearbox oil, even after multiple oil changes (our gearbox drain plug was not accessible, so had to vacuum it out and could never get all of it out). In hindsight should have pulled the gearboxes off to drain them properly, but thought we got away with it.. We didn’t!

[@DangarMarine]

Ah, I think we all have that optimism that it is going to be okay, particularly when removing the gearboxes and stripping them down is such a large and expensive job. It is suprising though that the water didn't get emulsify the oil and get removed with subsequent oil changes. I wonder whether some alcohol in the gearboxes would have helped remove it?

[@jeanbanbois3940]

If you ever plan to visit Canada Adrian, wear this outfit. They won’t even ask to see your passport.

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@dennisbailey4296]

It's not freezing all the time up here!! Just wet!!!!

[@markstevens1729]

Just don’t speak.

[@jonnywaselectric]

My cousin sold this trawler to the current owners, he was fishing it mostly solo around Wiseman's Ferry and had it tied up at the back of a property at Laughton Dale. He watched the video with me yesterday and was both excited and sad to see it, he had just spent $10k on that motor before he sold it. I fished on it a few times and had a great time. It was hard work loading up all the eskys full of ice onto the ute and then back onto the ute at the end of the day with ice and prawns. Most of the prawns are sold as bait to tackle shops.

[@desolatemetro]

Not every day you see someone pointing the pressure washer into the turbo and it's actually the right thing to do. Nice job on the recovery!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. It is a very weird feeling pressure washing a turbo!

[@ashleyclough5917]

How can anyone even class this as 'work' This is simply fuckin around with the lads and being paid for it, no jealousy at all!

[@roadgoose3851]

Really great to see a nice fresh DM video on a chilly Sunday night But hate to see any boat underwater like this trawler Thanks for the upload Stu Looking forward to my 'Dangar Marine' and 'D Squad' T-Shirts arriving in the next couple weeks!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed the vid and thank you for supporting the channel!

[@FordBoi302]

I agree flushing a motor with fresh water just feels wrong, but its a must. I've never salvaged any large boats but I have unsunk quite a few small boats with outboards, its never fun. One of my old boats had a Kenwood CD player in it that survived salt water sinking while still attached to the battery. That was miraculous!

[@DangarMarine]

Amazing that the CD player survived!

[@rxcalvosa]

From my experience with outboards, the rule of thumb was, if you can't work on it right away, you might as well leave it submerged until you can. I have ,personally, sunk a 120 Johnson and a 455ci Pontiac. Both were re-habilitated, although the Pontiac required the use of a"pig' to pressure flush the oil galleries.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, definitely better to leave it submerged until you are ready to work on it.

[@kiwiwifi]

All you can do is keep a positive attitude and knock off the project bit by bit. Then go find Stu! !It really is heartening to see the community supporting the salvage. We of the sunken boat community couldn’t possibly recover our boats alone. The skill base that exists amongst fellow boaties and their willingness to be part of the solution is humbling. Island living brings out some characters and spades of community spirit, especially when Mother Nature has a hissy fit. Cheers to the Dangar River salvage masters.

[@DangarMarine]

You’re dead right there. It is so gutting when your boat ends up on the bottom but all you can do it slowly bring it back to life one step at a time.

[@easemailboxes]

Glad to see Daisy was satisfied with your efforts.

[@johnfrank1509]

Heck, that was a lot of fun! I see a bright future for the Renko Marine Salvage Company.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Definitely keen to do more salvage.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Good job, I've done a few sunk boat/outboard repairs too. I was working at a shop so it wasn't uncommon for the owner to try and "fix it" before I got the boat or outboard. A number of times the owner had flushed the engine with diesel fuel after they had been dunked in saltwater... I asked them why didn't they flush it with freshwater? Some of the answers I got were mind boggling. I told them the water was not the issue it's the salt and silt in the water that is the issue and the oil they washed out of the bearings with the diesel was the only thing protecting the bearings from the salt and water. We had a dunktank for small outboards that we used an OMC corrosion inhibitor added to the water when we were flushing the motors. Something like Salt-Away.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, you can't beat fresh water. Having a dunk tank with additive is a great way to go.

[@cjod33]

I miss the Hawkesbury, Pittwater and Brisbane waters. Love watching your vids, they make me Home sick but still love them. Thanks for All the info and help with engine stuff. you have saved me a small fortune. I saw Renco in Coffs Harbour on your way north , went back home to Urunga and came back two days later with a speargun (I make my own , have been since a kid) for you but you had already left to head north on your adventure. Seems like you had a great time.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Shame about leaving, would have loved to have seen the speargun you made.

[@johnstewart7022]

Stu: You live an amazing life. Plus you have an amazing friend in Adrian - he's always pleasant, works like a dog (usually while cracking jokes) and is wonderfully competent. I wish I could give him a Fosters just for being in the video. Carry on, brother!

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Proper job Stu and Adrian, we have raise quite a few sunken vessels over the years and you are spot on with getting them running asap.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@silasmarner7586]

@@DangarMarine You guys are kind of rock starts, believe it or not! A great team you two are!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Hi Stu. Good to see you out getting dirty again. Just finished a complete lithium upgrade here and about ready to head south. We’ll be filming bar crossings all the way down and want to be in Tassie for summer and the Wooden Boat Festival, next year. I’ll be sure to drop in for a cuppa on the way down. Cheers dude.

[@prevost8686]

Adrian’s Canadian uniform was hilarious 😆. 👍

[@wildwestcoast8095]

Way to be guys you are doing awesome work

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@ianmac86]

Thanks Stu (and Adrian) Great detailed video with lots of useful information that I hope never have the need to use of course. Thanks for sharing with great senses of humour guys.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lancer2204]

I heard a rumour it sank in shame over being powered by a Cummins.

[@DangarMarine]

Indeed!

[@anthonysimonhough9691]

Well done It’s a very sad sight seeing a sunk boat .

[@_noname617]

Thanks for the final explanation/summary

[@home-powersystems7782]

Very interesting and well done on the engine. Best wishes from America.

[@rc3291]

My dad served in WW2. When he got to San Diego and told which dock to report to. Upon arrival there was no boat. It had sat for so long it had sank at the dock. Prop shaft seal. They raised it, repaired it and first trip was Pearl Harbor. In a yard tug.

[@jamesmichael3998]

I bet that was an epic journey and one not soon forgotten, bet they ran out of dang near everything. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice job. I was surprised it came up and ran as quick as it did. I still giggle, at my cousin, bought an inboard motor boat, replaced it with a renault's motor and stodd there and watched it blow up and burn to the sand.

[@adl2005]

Glad you got it going.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@DennisDuboisLifeview]

Best video you've had in a long time. Enjoyed every minute Stu. I see that winter is setting in down your way given Adrian's "Block Heater" on his head!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, things are definitely cooling off now.

[@malcolmwalker193]

Excellent job by all involved, did you find out why it sank.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Dangar Marine 1 hour ago The line was the spring to stop it going backwards under the wharf, rising tide then sunk it.

[@leemccullough558]

That hairdo.s gettin wild old cockyeh im still around and watchin you looks llike your renko is sorted now your a lucky boy to find adrian not many like him anymore is rolf norington still running the co op regards leeroy 😊

[@gregbolitho9775]

Good question

[@John-nl4lt]

It got water in it. 😂🇦🇺

[@bobw222]

@@John-nl4lt I gave up on boats years ago. Damn things can't handle water at all...

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Great recovery and start on the path to getting the boat back in action, Flaps Down, Jeff in LA USA

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jeff!

[@AlisonFort]

Daisy❤️ Chucks are looking really well!

[@TomTalley]

Nice work. Thanks for taking us along. Good to see you and Rinko hard at work.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@TyphoonVstrom]

If you don't have time to get a submerged engine running straight away, pump it full of fresh water, like till it is overflowing out of every breather for 5 minutes and leave it full of fresh water. Another good trick I have used is filling submerged engines with alcohol after draining the fresh water from the rinse. Helps draw moisture out and won't hurt anything on start up. Also, you can't ever have big enough bilge pumps. When buying, go big and make sure you have the battery storage to keep them running for days if needed.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, I definitely agree with all of that. 👍🏼

[@kiwiwifi]

@@DangarMarine Pumps buy you time alright. Especially when the vessel is docked. When my plywood Pelin slammed into a chunk of pine at 30 knots, the bilge pumps were useless and she sunk in 5 minutes, ample time to cut myself loose from the rope and fishing line, and hooks and rods that had managed to tie me to the boat. I had a few seconds left to retrieve a life jacket and put it on. My comms were toast, so there was little left to do other than get into the water and wait for a passing vessel. I now wear a life jacket whenever on the boat, it has a waterproof handheld radio and flares attached. I now have an EPIRB. Anyway guys, Finding your boat submerged is never good, though it was a small mercy she was tied to the wharf.

[@lpd1snipe]

Thank you for posting another great video Stu. As my grandmother would have said, you and Adrian are like "two peas in a pod."

[@davidhorsey7164]

Cheers for the usefull engine info

[@christopherkise]

This is a perfect video! It has everything!! And just the type of content i love from this channel.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed.

[@WayneCook306]

Great job guys and gals thanks again for the videos.👍👍👍

[@crowman5936]

Guy's with talent like Adrian are getting far and few between.

[@anttiroppola4414]

A pretty good indication of just how large and how much bouyancy a salvage platform would need.

[@DangarMarine]

Definitely, particularly giving it was a pretty small trawler in the scheme of things, only about 3-4 tonnes.

[@daddygoat]

Great job. You guys act like this is just an everyday thing here on wharf.

[@andrewtaylor9615]

I've got a 4BT in my trailer boat. They definitely worth keeping. Sweet boat. Great job! Be sure to check the oil in the injector pump. The Cummins uses engine oil from the engine oil pump but not all of my boats do... 2B toyota has a separate oil system for the injector pump. There is often condensation under the tapit covers, a decent run will sort that out.

[@DangarMarine]

Good tip, thanks!

[@AM-ni3sz]

Thanks for that. I enjoyed it. I hope I never need to put the wizdom you shared into practice.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@4englishlies875]

Great job by all involved!!!

[@iantyler4045]

That recovery would have been very satisfying and the engine sounds like it has survived. Well done.

[@westaircompressors]

This was a really good one Stu!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Sorry l am a day or two late🥵.....Glad u'all got the engine running quickly that is a big plus, it always to see👀 you two chickens at the end.....Thanks mate....Shoe🇺🇸

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Steve!

[@fanaticforager6610]

Saw fairly recently a submersible/inflatable boat lifting platform, that would be handy for this game ✔️

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, we are definitely looking into buying some lift backs to help with this type of salvage.

[@williamjacobs236]

Another great video Stu .

[@mattpalmer5890]

Good Job! Wonder why it sank ?

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. See description for cause.

[@mgeiger72]

I’m just here for Adrian’s jokes. But seriously, loving this content. Good stuff.

[@rosswitte]

Thank you for doing these videos.

[@makeitwork583]

Loved this video! Be well.

[@markc5593]

Nice teamwork.

[@robertshelton3796]

Great video Stu. I'm not sure how much access to the site you had, but setting up the pumps and a first start of the engine (I know it fired faster than you expected) would be great too.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, unfortunately it's hard to film everything when things are happening simultaneously. Need a dedicated camera man!

[@twinturbocoyoteftw]

The Ole MightyVac working hard!!!

[@Antipodean33]

How exactly did it sink because of the mooring line failure, how did a line parting ways sink a sturdy looking fishing boat?

[@DangarMarine]

Stern went under the wharf at low tide and then the tide came up.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

There's only one other man who had a hairdo like Stu, Albert Einstein. Couple of clever chooks!

[@gabewhisen3446]

Nice work guys

[@Kurtdog63]

Daisy said Stu needs a haircut. Hee hee. Watched a salvage on a sunken house boat at a marina. They used lift bags to get the boat above the gunnels then ran three pumps to push water out faster than it was coming in. Was an inboard/outdrive and the boot on the out drive had developed a leak. The bilge kept up with the leak until the battery died then down she went.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, we're hoping to get some lift bags soon!

[@johnduncan9749]

Nice job. Some oil only absorbent pads would be something to keep on Rinko for future jobs.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, I had them on Renko for this job!

[@cornrichard]

I'm glad too see how quick you get a cummins running.

[@josephlwallssr6166]

Very interesting and a bit of education! Great information to reach for, later on!👌

[@TheBuckthat]

Great video really enjoyed it , has adrian spotted the two marine GM 671s that are for sale in lakes Entrance, they where spares for the old mock up PT boat.

[@rootsblowersanddetroits7419]

No i Didn’t

[@TheBuckthat]

1 off 4 valve 1 off 2 valve $5k for the pair. Was thinking they would be a nice garden ornaments to annoy the neighbours with a 2 stroke symphony. Lol

[@stevenholton438]

Yaaa boo! Wish you had shown the cranking...the glory shot! Excellent video btw

[@stevenholton438]

Does a trawler actually have to trawl or is it just a convenience?

[@jacilynns6330]

Another important thing to do after a gentle run is to change the oil and filters. No matter how good you are there is always some moisture mix left somewhere. If you can use an absorbent and detergent oil then change again. Following that put in a zinc additive to oil, as many modern oils no longer have zinc. He may have to run a pre water filter for fuel ( clear thingys). Now about that solar issues…after careful inspection of that picture Adrian needs three more panels!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I would definitely go a couple of oil and oil filter changes in relatively short order.

[@sanitymaintenance1585]

Yall make a good Team !!

[@svthorasailing4868]

Great video Stu,and Adrian,you didn’t mention the cause for the sinking,I suppose it is irrespective to the issue,good results all round,thanks.

[@DangarMarine]

Cause in video description.

[@brucecliffe6213]

Nice vid Stu, good to see you guys at it again. That Adrian is a bloody character isn't he LOL. Loved his outfit, mind you, it has been pretty cold even up here near Port Macquarie.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Bruce, it sure has gone cold lately!

[@alan-sk7ky]

I'm impressed with the farting machine, good work blokes :-)

[@shadetreewelding]

Great vid.

[@roybm3124]

That is a strong roof

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, it's a full metal A-frame to support the winch cable and nets.

[@robbusheay4258]

great job as always Stu....!!!!

[@paraplegicbradleyschubert1328]

A great days work DM.

[@davidhudson5452]

Well done stay warm

[@1ocean515]

Exactly on point. Get it out, get it dry. WD 40 breakfast lunch and dinner. Good to go!

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Great job by everyone. Even if it sinks in all fresh water it's important to flush the engine asap.🤔

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, even fresh water has plenty of abrasive silt in it.

[@bartjohnson8139]

What was the original cause of the sinking, and how long was the boat submerged before salvage. Was there no water infiltration into the cylinders? And if so how did you get the water out of the cylinders? Anyway a great job I’m sure the owners overjoyed that they were able to salvage.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Can't believe you men worked on a Cummins :)

[@DangarMarine]

It's hard to say no to that mangy puppy at the back of the pound. :)

[@CrimeVid]

I love a good submersible pump,amazing how fast they shift water.

[@DangarMarine]

They sure do a great job.

[@janvandenbosch3821]

Adrian's hat might go viral 🙂

[@ionracer24]

Stellar job fellas! Ur right stu he's gonna be plagued with electrical gremlins for a while

[@bp-ob8ic]

First!! Posted that because I've never been first, and I should have gone to bed hours ago. Another great video. Looking forward to watching this project going forward. And Adrian is a master.

[@MrThebrownie72]

Sorry mate beat you by minute

[@bp-ob8ic]

@@MrThebrownie72 Sorry, didn't see your post.

[@MrThebrownie72]

@@bp-ob8ic all good bro have done that before myself dosent matter really as long as we get to enjoy

[@wallyfirkins1664]

Good info.

[@graemewoodruff9988]

Great job!!

[@bobjoncas2814]

...LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP SAFE...

[@onemoredeadman]

The Cummins probably ran better after a good wash

[@DangarMarine]

I think it did!

[@imchris5000]

around here they use air bags to get the boat off them bottom then they run air bags under the bottom of the boat to get it up high enough to pump out

[@DangarMarine]

Airbags are definitely a great way to go if you don't have a crane available.

[@asya9493]

Stu, I'm surprised Adrian didn't give it a second fluids drain (inc hydraulics) and refill after a couple of hours running after the first. Then again he would know a lot more about it than me ! I've resurrected a sunk Holden 202 motor (long story.. :) ) and a few outboards and done that maybe as an overkill. Definitely I agree with leaving them on the bottom until your ready to hit them with the vacuum and masses of fresh water. Salvage is good work, although I preferred lift bags to get the wreck to where I could crane it or slip it.

[@DangarMarine]

This video ends soon after the first start up. Oil will get changed several times.

[@asya9493]

@@DangarMarine Try dismantling all the electronics (inc the spirit level) and drop in fresh water to just cover them and flush for an hour, then air blow dry from different angles for a few days. No WD40 ever, but finish off with Servisol electronics alchohol. You might get a surprise when they come back to life !

[@npalmi88]

Man, Renko is one sweet, smooth-running mamma jamma now.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@russwilkerson2741]

Well done. 👍💯🇺🇸

[@T1M083]

Adrian looks in his element there.

[@jimterracall6766]

I didn’t realize that everyone down there in Oz has a boat just like Renko! Do you guys get one issued to you on your 21st birthday?

[@dket2571]

Water & diesel don't mix (heavier). Drop the syphon hose to the bottom of fuel tank and suction off the water/sludge/slime until it draws diesel.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, the water is always on the bottom.

[@scharftalicous]

I have a 25hp Tohatsu that survives a dunk in the water for 4 weeks!

[@williamcantalamessa5231]

Morning guys from Siesta Key Florida Why'd it sink? Nice recovery

[@colinmead8996]

THAT WAS 🏆A M A Z I N G

[@amascia8327]

Impressive... nice job. 🖒🤠

[@markstevens1729]

As a Canadian, it’s hard to find online content not produced by MAGA-types in the US. They, no matter the nature of the content, get rejected out of hand. I’ve been watching you since before Renko, but after the big vacation trip, the content on this channel just fell away. Nice to see it come back.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mark. It's weird the way the KZbin algorithm works that's for sure.