This Project May Have Saved Our Lives | S08E27

Every morning as the sun rises I make some coffee, bring up the anchor, and get underway
The sea slowly drifts by. Coastlines blur from one shape to the next until our destination comes into view. Everyday a new anchorage, a new journey. I love being on the move. I love the continual sense of purpose that I feel and by the time one adventure ends the next one begins.
But traveling day in and day out in the remote corners of the world means that if problems with the boat arise, its much more difficult to figure out a solution. The Ionian Islands of Greece, where we’ve been exploring the past couple of weeks, are known for their giant cliffs, stunning scenery, and picturesque villages, but these villages, while beautiful, are not the easiest place to track down boat parts. And when the issue could be life threatening, we need to figure out a way to address the issue, no matter how inconvenient.
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[@davekragness4725]

Those crossed feet under the water were the cutest!!!

[@northeden8661]

Oso is all like "What is life ??" and "Am I adventuring now?" and "I like mountains but not that big" and "Ya, I see your water, I'll get to it when I'm ready !!!!".

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

11:07...You might consider turning the fan around to suck the hot air out with a cool air in conduit on the alternator side. Either way, it would be more efficient with a direct hot air outlet.

[@gregoryward93]

I agree. Much better solution but will require an exhaust port either on deck or high on the transom.

[@nfk6869]

Some will exit out the cockpit coaming box

[@evonnesheim1434]

Towing the baby!! Cutiest thing I have ever seen!! You rock & Oso too.

[@michellepaperchaser]

So you’re pressurizing your engine compartment with air. Remember the air from the compartment must have a place for it to safely escape. Otherwise fumes will filter into anywhere there’s a crack, so most likely into the cabin. Fresh air is good for the engine but there needs to be air circulation.

[@dominalexican]

I agree. Most blower set ups I’ve seen pull hot air out. The colder air would naturally replace it in a negative pressure scenario

[@mazdamaniac4643]

I disagree. He's not pressurising anything, the other end of the blower hose is down by the bilge where it can suck in colder air from under the floor. Don't forget that with the engine running, it's drawing all of it's intake air from the engine compartment, through the air filter. Any fumes in the compartment are eventually going to be sucked through the engine, then exhausted out. Fresh air in the compartment is replaced through the bilge. With the engine on idle, the amount of air that Yanmar engine draws per rotation means that it's changing the air in there at around 27.5 cubic litres per second. Now you see why it's important to change your air filter at every service. In it's lifetime, it has to endure a hell of a lot of air going through it.

[@chrisnelson5877]

The Zatara Family was just there. Jack, Finn and Katie were jumping off at the Cave.

[@Megan-xg3nm]

Your videos are my Saturday morning fav! Beautiful views, a little boat work, family time. And every time that camera is on Isa my heart leaps. She is perfect!

[@williambunting803]

That is an all time KZbin First!!! Baby in Banana …..ring…, towed behind an Inflatable Canoe, kicking and lovin’ it! And what a super special spot. On the List.

[@davekimbler2308]

Those portable AC's work well ! Might be a good investment !

[@elizabethjocollins4313]

Isabella is so precious and beautiful; it makes my heart smile. WOW! Every week, she is growing so fast!

[@craigtoups5786]

in love with that chubby cheeked happy little girl! and the pup.

[@Mar-vu9nx]

Crazy instalation!!! If salt water brakes in, your installation will blow salty bilgy moisture on the alternator! Very soon, all will be rotten or, happens a short circuits

[@glowingfatedie]

Isabella gave that little wave "goodbye" with you two at the end :)

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Its been record breakingly hot in Greece this year your getting cooked by the look of things .. Remember insulation works both ways, reflect heat away from the boat deck and draw air though the boat if you can in one direction.. Water evaporation in a moving air stream helps cool the air passing over the water or wet item .

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Thats one way ...more economical of water is to paint the roof with heat reflecting paint insulate the underside of the roof against conducted heat .. and have a rivulet system inside basicly a narrow channel or channels set in the floor running down a series of steps ..mini waterfalls/weirs starting in a small fountain an pool set into a wall at one end of the building. Collecting in a sump tank and being pumped back to the fountain again preferably by a solar power system. Low voltage waterproof lighting Makes for a visual treat at night and if the gaps a hazzard it can run under a pierced grating.. Though kids can play all day launching paper boats down the runnels and over the mini waterfalls.🧙‍♂️🇬🇧 If theres a sump or pond outside on a patio area it also can be sprayed in a small fountain that end.. Dont forget the various mosquito born diseases that are moving into new areas though. Moving water will deter most though.

[@skohaya]

Beautiful as always. Waiting for your video is like getting up early to watch my favorite Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. 😅 How all is going well! Blessings

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Never blow air into an engine compartment. Always exhaust only. Having an inlet to bring In outside cooler air is recommended.

[@jackdaws-corwin6300]

You guys are so intrepid. Always overcoming every obstacle. Always growing through the challenges. Ever expressing your love and devotion even when you are sea sick. Admirable young folks like your strong family are value creators for people everywhere. Thank you so much for this vlog, you brighten up our lives.

[@jeffmariajenson9751]

Install dorade vents for the engine compartment. Must have an in and an out.

[@thistledown6026]

Yes, with the ducting from the inflow vent to the fan to the alternator, then outflow will be passive out the other vent without ducting?

[@thistledown6026]

Or maybe better to reverse the fan, drawing heat away from the alternator, through the ducting, and out one of the vents, relying on passive inflow to the compartment through the other vent without ducting.

[@wwomannc4834]

You guys are just so adorable lately. Baby Isa is so pretty, love her sweet cheeks when she smiles. Blessed❤

[@JasonGibbs]

If your alternator is getting that hot, it's under full load constantly. If you provision an alternator rated for 25% more than the maximum draw you allow, it will be much happier and generate a lot less heat. My family sends lots of love your way, your videos always help us escape from the harsh reality of city life, if even for a short time. It's refreshing to see when we live in the middle of nowhere, Nebraska :)

[@howzchannel9843]

Yes, I was thinking that also. Lithiums will suck everything the alt can provide and burn it up... on my Balmar I dropped output to 60% to counteract that and still had good charging performance...

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Little Isa is a blessing! Keep letting that smile brighten Atticus`s crew everyday! Could never have a bad day seeing her smile and laugh I bet!👍👍

[@loisphillips5826]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Isa is adorable, puts a smile on my face. Looking forward to next week. Stay safe and have fun.

[@IanStreten]

Had ten wonderful years cruising in & around the Southern Ionian. Loving your videos, evoking so many wonderful memories. Your little Isabella has stolen my heart. She is so beautiful.

[@JeffErdmann]

In addition to being safer, the alternator will run more efficiently & produce more power.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Nice engine compartment solution, Jordan! 👍👍

[@mojoneko8303]

The alternator running hot will shorten it's life even if it doesn't burst into flames. Hot air also adversely affects engine performance. Hot air is less dense and doesn't produce as much power as cold air. That's why turbocharged and blown engines have inter-coolers to cool the intake air temps. High temps will also shorten engine life. The cooler you can keep the engine compartment the better. I sail the coast of Alaska so high temps aren't normally a problem for me. 🙂 Thanks for the video. Sail On!

[@chrissterba501]

That's too funny. Now we're gonna have to hide the engine key from Isa. Otherwise, you two might wake up from a nap hearing the engine running and Isa's contagious giggles:-) Always love getting to watch your videos. Wish you and your family the best!

[@MrMichaelcurran]

The Greek isles are so many, I appreciate your give destination names s you explore. Arabella sure is gaining her own personality. My wife died watching 🎉 behind the canoe. Have fun!

[@michaellane1316]

Agree with others, Saturday morning when this arrives seems to be the accumulative end or beginning for the week. Isabella, under the hood, appears to be taking on the ET appearance.She is so sweet and will one day become a crew member. Another fine install. Everything is so cramped. Knowing your ship helps as to when things require attention.......My favorite saying........ "Always Something!".....Take care all, your family is constantly in our prayers.

[@Tim8mit]

Jordan I saw an episode of Expedition Evens and they did an install of a high powered alternator and they two were having over heating. I find it funny that the stock alternator has a fan behind the pully but the high output ones don't. I'm no electrical wizard, so it is just an observation and maybe has no bearing on the heating problem. Glad to see you guys are doing so well....cheers

[@pattithompson1395]

Am loving your straight forward story telling and honest expression of challenges. You are dynamic adventurers, and will give your baby, Isabella a wonderful introduction to life on the Blue Planet! XoOoX

[@dianegriffith3006]

Saturday mornings are the BEST as I love ❤️ watching your videos -Jordan I think you can fix just about anything on your boat. Your creativity in figuring it out is high end. Congrats.🎊 -Happy Sails and please give your sweet daughter a big hug for me!!

[@richb313]

Everybody is looking good and excellent method of cooling hot alternator looking forward to seeing what comes next.

[@shnorman1]

A friend of mine Deno Seder wrote a really interesting book named Miracle at Zakynthos: the Only Greek Jewish Community Saved in its Entirety from Annihilation. During WW2, 90% of Greek Jews were killed in the Holocaust. But at Zakynthos they were saved by their neighbors. It’s a great read.

[@wollins2]

One of the things that really sets your channel apart for me is that I also LEARN about the different places you visit! It's like having a cool tour guide without the tourists! lol! You guys obviously take the time to research your destinations to the point where you can pass on this knowledge to your viewers which I think is so cool. I've learned so much about these places where as an armchair warrior I'd probably never get to in this lifetime. Yet another thumbs up! 😉

[@mercurygm]

Havent watched since you did the subscriber meetup video with the new boat. Glad to see you out of South America and on to new territory. Will be good to see you back in South America again on the new boat.

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow, you are doing great love the area you are in now. Keeping sailing and I will keep on looking

[@robnee3313]

I was worried about you guys this week! Fires, flooding, a lot of issues in Greece. I'm glad you are away from that. You guys look awesome, Jordan, if I was ever anywhere I would feel better with you around! Desiree, mothering is hard work and you are doing a really terrific job! Isa looks like a little well loved doll!

[@ariya0206]

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[@km4fsi827]

I have had the same problem with off road over land trucks and RV's. The (Water Cooled) Brushless Alternator, 200 amps is what ya need. There is a few different brands making them now. They last wayyyyy longer and run way cooler.👍

[@blackthornhealing]

What a wonderful family

[@TonyStark-oq2vs]

I totally don't mean this to sound snarky.... but, do you not have a depth finder on a sail boat? is that not a normal thing to have? I realize it's of no use out in the open water, but seems like it'd be a very handy thing to have when in an anchorage. Love the vids. Thanks for sharing!!

[@windingroad9678]

Just another day in sailing life❤ Greece is just beautiful, everyone stay happy & healthy ❤

[@ericblackburn9829]

I’m planning on a blower for our high output alternator. I’m planning on sucking air from above the alternator and blowing it out of the back of the boat.

[@SailingSarah]

I was in a marina in Long Beach where the manager was running a bunch of extension cords into her boat without having a smoke alarm aboard and had a fire in which she burned alive. Definitely ALWAYS have a smoke alarm aboard!

[@JayDKBGames]

Its been a minute since I been on the channel and Im amazed that they have a baby now and are still managing to sail just like normal. Thats dedication to a lifestyle most don't have. Great channel.

[@Sommers234]

Good move on that beautiful, functional kayak.

[@IntheBlood67]

Every time I view one of your Excellent Vids, I feel a sense of pleasure and pride for your having achieved your vision and dreams through hard work and business acumen. I harken back to "way back when" as opposed to Now and I smile with you!

[@ProjectAtticus]

🤗

[@alohatvj]

Another entertaining sailing ⛵️ video. I'm glad you fixed the alternator issue. We'll see you on the next one 😊❤.

[@charlestonrozario7178]

Amazing place Greece .. ❤

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

Watching you install that blower made me think of using a patriot solar powered freezer with some fresh-water has an air-conditioning plenum in order to install that blower and a couple of closing vents that can be closed when not occupying the same area. I bet it would drop the temperature in living/sleeping quarters by 10 plus degrees?

[@robertnorkus5582]

If your setup works,great.I believe a hose mounted forward of the alternator would have let the alternator cool more internally,which would make it last longer

[@kaywatkins2987]

Another great blog love love love 💕 your videos … ❤ Baby Isabella is growing sooo beautiful ❤ Thanks again for sharing your adventures 😂 Keep safe enjoy

[@nickyp310]

I love you guys. Baby Isa always warms my heart.

[@kennethpelletier1667]

your talent in video making is amazing.

[@allysondesopo7290]

Hey guys! that's not a good solution for your heat! you have propane on the boat! that blower needs to pull hot air out! not blow air in. please check this out! propane sinks, pulling air from the bottom of the boat and firing her up could get ugly if you have a leak... Blow hot air out! xoxo

[@malk6277]

I hope he reads your comment!

[@jeflarremore7170]

What I love about Des is she shows appreciation to you, Jordan. And you show your love to your family by keeping them protected. It gives me hope.

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting content friend

[@dribrom]

Petalas... is that not the area from where 40 ships sailed to Troy in the Iliad?

[@johnguz76]

Makes us want to go to Greece

[@laurierodriguez1432]

Always work to do/fix in any home! ✌️💜

[@Jarek12010]

regarding the alternator setup, they way you have done it you seem to be recirculating the same air withing the engine space. It will be ok if you run the engine for an hour, but if you motor for 8 hours the engine room will eventually heat up. Normally engine spaces have a hose taking outside air into low in the bilge and another hose taking the air from above the engine to the outside. A blower should be installed on the hose going to the outside, so as not to increase the pressure in the engine space.

[@barnchief9914]

I enjoy watching your episodes each week

[@obsidianjane4413]

@3:34 Reminds me of Soggy Dollar bar's anchorage. "An't no way..." But still waters look much more shallow than they are because of the magnifying effects.

[@boldpredictionssports]

Always awesome when it's a early sat release. Hope y'all are doing well.

[@leemartin366]

Fresh tracks right behind you

[@obieandlaurie]

Great video…sailing, views, anchorages, food, boat project. Perfect. Thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@BillyNewport-ez2vn]

I had this problem before. Worry about a Bilge leak, causing that blower to suck water and throw it on the alternator, not good. Also the blower motors might be 6A draw but the surge current is like 20, my 10a fuse blew after several starts. I changed it to a 25a. Also, a balmar 614 has a temperature sensor input and can degrade the alternator output as the alternator heats up, a valuable safety when if it’s too hot. I had a 360a alternator on a jeanneau 439 so similar small engine box.

[@williesful]

How good having the anchorage so close to shore, no doubt unnerving but such a beautiful place. 😊

[@SailingSarah]

I got to give it to you guys carrying a baby and a dog on these Adventures is a lot of extra work, I recommend giving Jesus recognition for holding you all up and giving you the energy and power to pull off these escapades

[@jvkew]

Your little one is such a charmer!

[@user-qz3hb4fp4f]

You guys need an Icybreezy cooler. If you have a way to make ice this thing is great. It's not just a swamp cooler it has a compressor and cools down an area. It also gives you 6 hours of cooling before you replace the ice and battery. If you have 2 batteries it's an easy swap

[@davidbaugh4754]

Your videos just get better and better - you have my admiration

[@jimfisk4474]

Hey you three, nice Adventure and plenty of good scenery, been watching you forever. Thanks I catch you next time and God bless you all and anybody reading this.❤❤❤

[@jasteck8]

"the beatings will continue until morale improves" great song by Exodus

[@kindsailing]

Such a great job, once again. The video quality is exceptional, you take such care with it. I sent a screenshot and link of Isa being towed by the kayak to my son who is expecting their first baby in a few weeks. They also adventure in nature and It is beautiful what you are doing with Isa and taking Oso along. Simply divine.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Great as ever..stay safe, have fun....

[@klouism1]

Great video thank you. You're a great problem solver.

[@jbl7092]

Hey guys, just wanted to give my two cents on the air conditioning. In the year 2023, with all the new technology out there, there is absolutely no reason your family should be sweltering out there without AC. It changes your life. I was raised in South Texas and worked on shrimp boats in the Gulf of Mexico. Climbing into an air conditioned bunk made all the difference. Times have changed, get it.

[@iwoodie]

And again another funny video! You always bring something funny into the video that makes it a lot of fun to watch! Many thanks!

[@dufferdude1205]

I was diving off Catalina island (not Avalon) what I thought was 30-40 feet was around 80 the water was so clear. What a dive.

[@michaelcummings1313]

morning and as always great video. Had the same issue when we upgraded the alternator partially solved with better blower but not fully. Cheers

[@earlhunt2815]

You may want to order another one soon. Installed Our seaflo bilge blower 6 months ago and sounds like the bearings are already going out. Just in case, I ordered an Oasis at the same time as the seaflo. But, I think the same company in China makes all of them..

[@GoneSailingCA]

Thanks guys, nice sailing

[@minibigs5259]

So cool that you got in those caves before the other tourists showed up! Stunning 😎

[@kenthomas6647]

Thanks for taking us on this adventure! You are the only sailing channel that I am following that is actually sailing!

[@michellorange9743]

Hi. If I may make a suggestion. You take air from the bottom of the hull which is quite warn in the waters you are navigating in and you push the hot air from around the alternator in the boat. Why don’t you reverse the blower and pull the air from above the altermator to the outside. You probably have an air intake for the engine compartment through which you can use to evacuate the hot air. It seems to me that it is going to be a little bit cooler in the boat this way. Michel

[@bexleymike]

Lovin' it!

[@stephengreen9540]

Hi from Nashville tn You guys are great

[@leehanson6855]

Your content is my absolute favorite and my goodness your beautiful babies smile is the greatest on the web!!! Bless your beautiful family and thank you for continuing to take us on your journeys.

[@MikeBanks2003]

If you have Lithium Batteries, you need to have a DC/DC charger such as a REDARC set between your lead acid starting battery and your house battery--the charger charges the Lithium batteries without overloading your alternator. Always limit your charging current to a max of fifty amperes or you will overload your alternator. Set your alternator to charge your starting battery, and run the DC/DC charger from there--and your alternator will handle it fine. I also have a VSR--voltage sensitive relay, between the lead acid starting battery and the DC to DC charger. When the alternator stops charging, this relay opens and cuts off the house battery charger from the start battery. This stops the house batteries flattening your starting battery.

[@rboston33]

I always click the LIKE before I watch your episode. I know I am going to like it.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Be safe and keep rolling Atticus crew! 👍👍

[@timothymaimone8611]

Jordan… you might consider getting some aquarium-type LCD display thermometers for the critical areas that generate heat. You have plenty of projects just with maintaining the boat, however, these thermometers are not expensive and can give you and early-warning sign of potential heat issues. Peace to you and your family.

[@roko1681943]

You are so close to Albania, you should try to visit it because country is been closed from the rest of the world for about 50 years and now the country is open for a turists. Big big change. Just red the president of Italy was visiting and having holidays there

[@larrymiller4]

Desi, you have the best laugh on KZbin (at least among the dozens of sailing crews), and pretty close to the best sense of humor. Not much in the way of scenery and local culture this week, but it's still better and better.

[@nfk6869]

Can you share the temperatures before and after? You might want to be able to run the fan after you shutdown the engine to pull some of the hot air out

[@jimlollman3521]

Thank you for sharing life on your boat. I love to live it thru you guys. R/jim

[@hogroamer260]

I just love how Isabella seems ever aware of where the camera is, so cute!!!

[@suzannechance5876]

Making me smile!