Windlass Woes -

This week in boat life I have a little trouble with my windlass.
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[@lindad.6850]

Discovered you yesterday an hour before this eposode published, and then watched it as well. Today, I stayed home, sat on my porch, and binge watched episodes 1-30, in order.

[@vikingthorno]

Home...... In your case that would be that beautiful wooden boat you are living in. Kinda nice to be at home almost all the time and still be able to see all the places you do.

[@stephanking5941]

Before you sailed for home, I wish I was able to connect you to my brother Thomas, in Nanaimo. He is the chef at the Quarterway Pub. If you’re up that way again, stop in and tell him I sent you. Happy travels and look forward to the bonus episode!

[@burkead]

Can't wait to see your new home. Don't you love when you prepare for a beast of a job and all just comes together? Calm waters and tail winds my friend.

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Sitting here at home watching you I wish I was there sailing in the waters of British Columbia.

[@nataliaeyolfson8567]

You live quite the idyllic lifestyle, with your home being on your boat which you can take anywhere. BC is a gorgeous province. Thank you so much for teaching us so much. Your videos are a joy to watch.

[@johnthorogood6601]

Home is where the beer and fried food is!

[@douggarson50]

I met Lady Z in Victoria a week or so ago, we had a nice chat, my wife and I were heading to your old marina from Spinnakers to have a look at Geordie. She advised you had just left the day before, sorry I missed you. I offered to buy her a beer but she wouldn't tell me where your new home would be. Nice lady.

[@marcuscooper5797]

My weekends at home watching these great adventures makes up for me not exploring this Summer , thanks Peter . Miss you a lot around here !!!!!! Look forward to seeing you soon Your friend and buddy always Marcus

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

See you soon!

[@stuarthowe653]

Home is where the anchor drops! Great update Peter. Looking forward to the bonus edition.

[@jrcrawford4]

Well I don't know about y'all but I'm saving my beer cardboard from now on.

[@danlott71]

It is always fun to go on trips, but always better coming home.

[@jimjenkins673]

Sounded like you were on a riding lawn mower there for a bit. The sound proofing is going to help a bunch. Awesome as always sir.

[@tinkturtle]

Home is where the boat is. You’ve been home the whole time. And I love me some bonus videos.

[@Drenov]

I'm glad that the chain sloted home nice and easily.

[@beeenn649]

Home is where the boat is!

[@willywonka8730]

Chain Lube! Cheap, easy to apply. Sticks to the chain. Make it part of your annual.

[@donjohnson5307]

Home is a nice place where you can feel at ease and be around familiar surroundings. A new home is always exciting new friends, new routines and new brew pubs to explore.

[@cccolorado30]

Home is where the heart is.

[@boattguyafloat]

I got 3 sheets at the Grasshopper pre fire, Owner drove us down the hill after where we were tied up! Very nice family owns it

[@gmay48]

home is where the heart is. welcome home

[@123456bpb]

Just noticed that the Anchor Windlass bearings are finished. That Windlass will have to be rebuilt (bearings replaced and resealed). Also noticed that when you leaned on the shaft, there is extreme excessive clearance in the through shaft (significant bearing failure). The replacement bearings will be available locally and will be common. The seals to keep out the marine environment will be toast as well.

[@PollardGeorge]

I always figured, if you live on a boat, home is where the boat is.

[@neilmullarky9498]

My trick on the engine oil filter has always been To take the sandpaper off my belt sander turn it inside out. works every time. More grit is more better.

[@brianwhite434]

Try putting a guard on over the buttons to prevent this from happening again, a simple box to cover the switches on a hinge so you can flip it out of the way when you need to use the windless.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

or a lockout switch at the helm.

[@KatherineCrosbie]

Looking forward to the reveal of your surprise!

[@greerbox]

Home is where the heart is and, you have certainly put your heart and ‘sole’ into your lovely boat even if it does rattle 😂 Cheers 👍

[@patrickjernigan1025]

Hi Peter well my friend your video was splendid I stopped it a time or two to take screen shots for future paintings I've found a very pleasant hobby painting scenery those Foggy Mountain pictures in the background while you were walking down the dock we're beautiful so I may choose paint one or two thank you for the early download it was good to see the winless fixed so easy to bad you stepped on the switch maybe desine a guard to protect it from accidentally stepping in the wrong place just saying good to see all is well with you Cheers 🍻 my friend! 😀 p.s. it's too bad you never comment back to me anymore😭

[@patrickcwillis]

Looking forward to finding where your new home will be. Have a great week!!

[@UltraFence]

Glad you made it nearly home.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Peter! I bought a 5L oil pump at trotec (spelling Guess) in the mid 90 s for changing oil in my boat and I use it for my truck too. Has been working for 27ish years now. Engine must be warm. Might be on the internet if Trotac in Vic. no longer offers them. $100.00 back then.CHEERS from Sooke City P.S. boating friends might share the cost in exchange for rights to use. That is how I first got onto those pumps.

[@This.Here.Channel]

I can totally why so many people make that area of BC home. It's so beautiful, even when it's rainy and cold.

[@timandpatstephenson2638]

“The movies and the factories And every stranger's face I see Reminds me that I long to be”…home!!!

[@johnalgar4747]

I liked the somewhat surprised look on your face when that chain change went so well. We all deserve a break sometimes, eh? One day I hope to be over there and see all those boarts and explore that lovely coast of the pacific northwest. Home is where the heart is so you are already there. Looking forward to seeing where MV Geordie lands up Peter. Thanks for the video, I can't imagine how difficult it must be to get these uploaded for you travelling like this, never mind the shooting and editing (that I do know something about) - no mean feat.

[@sonnybrooks264]

Cheers! 👍🍻

[@aquious953]

Some rust converter and white tremclad paint for the windless housing? I spray the windless motor with fluid film to stop the rust from progressing. So much moisture in the chain locker. I use a 12V electric portable pump to change the oil. It is vital to get the oil to high temp for it to be sucked out efficiently.

[@robertrussellmd]

I am looking forward to hearing about your new HOME.

[@markfisher8206]

Stumbling home to the boat from the pub in Pender Harbour fond memories indeed!

[@bostonpaulmakes6927]

Peter, every lobsterman in my old hometown, around age 45, hard-mounted a little reversable electric oil pump to their engines. Too many bumps and bruises with sucky thingies, and the fish cops were death on oily sheens in bilgewater.

[@The.Talent]

Congratulations to the Melbourne Demons Club, who won the 2021 AFL Grand Final. It was their first premiership win in 57 years! I know it’s not at all related to your video, Peter, but I just wanted to force an eclipse of two of my favourite things in life.

[@brianwright6522]

HOME Peter. Home is where you can take your dirty smelly socks off and not worry about them while you enjoy your beer. 😀

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha!

[@danw1030]

Probably a hidden blessing the chain broke when it did instead of when you were trying to pickup the anchor. You may have helped others Home in on a un- thought of bit of preventive maintenance to preform on a windless. Pulling all the chain and anchor off the bottom, not a fun day cruising. I love starting a day cruising early in the morning like you did. Water is usually calm. Less traffic. Very peaceful.

[@davidkalaski7714]

Home is where the boat is.

[@danieldonaldson8634]

interesting to note that after leaving the Sewer Pipeline, you passed by Browne Creek

[@lornemacnab2587]

Leaving "Home" for Montreal,Quebec city, st. Anne's du Mont , Gaspe Penn. , NB, PEI, then to my birth place N.S. perhaps a day charter in Fundy. Cheers!

[@davidantill6949]

I'd like to venture a guess. Is your new home that charming, little known, natural harbour called "Laymyhatt"?

[@mickfisch96]

Thanks Peter glad you’re on the home strait!

[@glendebruyn6041]

I am at home watching this great episode! I look forward to each and every one! Great job Peter!

[@russellclarke6855]

Hi Peter, is that your first oil change ? How about a report on your new engine in an up-coming video, how many hours have you done ?, is fuel consumption at cruising speed as expected ?, Beta vs Perkins ?, any issues ?, are you happy ? etc. etc. It looks and sounds like a really nice little Diesel. :-)

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Exactly that coming soon!

[@richardmccartney316]

looking forward to bonus show :-)

[@skreebduchank1501]

Spray some open gear lube on the new chain every once in a while and you will be set.

[@jamiemorrow3959]

Peter, home is where you float.

[@guy.h]

To undo reluctant oil filters, I use a small length of webbing wrapped around the filter and pinched together with a pair of 'mole grips' (vise grips??) (double wrap for *really* tight ones) It works really well, either at 'home' or away

[@pepperjake44]

Since I no longer have a home but looking forward once again to having one next year, I’ll enjoy drinking my mundane Canadian lager while watching Travels with Geordie.

[@darylreed7771]

Home is where you make it. Looking forward to a bonus episode next week. Another great video and keep them coming Peter!

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Awesome

[@milt7348]

Sounds like the new motor is doing good. Stay healthy and we'll see you next week.

[@yogihartmann8562]

Boy that thing is still loud!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Sound deadening project coming

[@graemeatkinson8411]

In Newcastle upon Tyne, you will hear kids asking their mates "have you done your Yemmy?" More precisely "Hyemmy" a shortening of hyemwork because, due to our Scandinavian forebears we say hyem when we refer to home, ps the h is silent🏡

[@davidantill6949]

That's mint mun. Learn something new everyday

[@webbtrekker534]

Fore peaks are usually HOME to many mystery objects. Some are even beyond identification no matter how hard you try.

[@briancook4065]

On your way to a New home sounds interesting thought i'd won this week first name was right so will sit at home and sulk not

[@wornoutwrench8128]

As a retired mechanic that did many, many first oil changes on new equipment, I'm here to tell you that they put oil filters on crazy tight at the factory. It sounds strange but I guess they want to make sure there are no leaks or chances of the filter falling off. I really doubt that they bother to lubricate the sealing ring either. I have had 4 foot pipes on filter wrenches trying to get filters off. FYI, my favorite tool to get them off is a Caterpillar brand strap wrench. Part number 185- 3630. Not cheap, in fact insanely expensive, but you can get some torque on them. I think I went through 3 in 45 years on the tools.

[@timvukman4734]

Well, you have obviously moved based on your hint that home isn't where home used to be. I would submit for your consideration that home is wherever you find yourself :)

[@jimbigner5902]

Excellent

[@davidreilly2803]

We have a very similar engine setup. PRM box with Nanni Diesel (Kobota base) the oil filter does not come off by hand, never

[@craigbuth1914]

Peter, If you can find it where you are, Sam Adams came out with a new beer called “Jack-O”. If you can’t find it let me know and I’ll send you a bottle. Limited edition for the fall. Thanks Craig

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Woo, I'll look for it!

[@gib321]

Home is where whenever you turn up there they have to let you in.

[@davidantill6949]

Lloyd's boat looks a little down at the bow

[@neilmaguire5665]

Sounds like u have a new place to lay ur hat on! Thats ma home

[@GoofieNewfie69]

Gonna need to make a much larger hatch to the chain locker. Always make hatches as big as possible. Every inch of access can make the difference between an easy fix or scrapes, cuts, busted knuckles and lots of swearing.

[@EllwoodSunnell]

You are always home on the water.

[@mikeoswald8053]

You can get just about everything in Nanaimo! The oil sucky thing (larger version) is a great idea and works very well. Wondered about you stuck up there in Lund when the weather got sour. Glad you made it down. Cheers!

[@peckerwood6078]

Motorcycle drive chain. Simple to fix/replace. Make sure you oil it least once a year. Motorcycle chain lube; get the foaming "won't fly off" variety! Good luck!

[@Arnaud58]

At 15:05 : The moral of this story: Don't make something a problem until it's a problem...

[@z_actual]

Ive a Simpson and Lawrence hand winch that looks just like that winch you have makes me think maybe I could power it

[@paullapper8702]

You are doing it pal good for you

[@1treasureway]

Just wondering if you will super glue the broken glassware back together. I would toss em.

[@petterandersson7429]

I kinda prefer the maintenance videos. The cruising is ok but endless pub crawling.?.....well I no longer partake. How about some sound Insulation? How's the friendly chine log doing? Cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Lots more sound proofing coming. Probably more pubs too though....

[@petterandersson7429]

@@TravelsWithGeordie Looking forward to the engine bay sound tune up? Are you going to haul out this fall? How's the bilge doing? Cheers. PS. I have been to the Occidental.....very local....true dive. If that doesn't convince you to stop....well I hate to imagine.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

@@petterandersson7429 No, not until spring. Need to rebuild the haulout kitty.

[@danacoyle1826]

Nice save on the windlass tight spots on a boat sucks lol .hey Jasco pump make a reversible pump that sits on a 5 gallon bucket with hoses u.s. prices around $275 if you make a hose with the proper size fittings that fits into your drain plug on the motor you can make a permanent oil change system great video Peter cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, I looked it up, neat!

[@chrispinkney8182]

Thanks ...

[@mikeriester8798]

Peter, nice cruising footage, I so have to get out to the West Coast for some cruising some day! Always some project to work on, glad the chain replacement went better than expected. Looking forward to the bonus episode this week. Cheers!

[@jeffreysearle2996]

You have more flashbacks than a Martin Scorsese movie.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ha!

[@jimglass5385]

Really really enjoyed this week and fantastic a bonus episode…oh and what happened to the seating area you built just before the re engine it was really nice and as always be safe and be happy Jim g

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

thanks! I had to scrap it to get the work done. will rebuild shortly.

[@jimglass5385]

@@TravelsWithGeordie will be watching for sure

[@davidantill6949]

BryanM from KZbin? That could be Bryansailing...a good hurricane damaged catamaran rebuild channel

[@mySeaPrince_]

You could have made a oil filter wrench with the old chain.... Alternatively... A length of strong material or a belt strap.. Wind the strap round so that if you pulled the end.. like starting a generator.. it would undo it... Insert length of wood/metal about the same size as a 12 inch desk ruler but thicker... under length coming off filter .. and tension over end and fold down other side... once you have it set up ... adjust so you can put hand round stick and hold both sides of the folded over strap... and lever? undo... Hope that made sense... That winch motor needs a service... One place you stopped at ... according to the chart .. I'm watching on mobile with older eyes .. so I think I read correctly... Wellsbourne Grove ...? There's a road in Stratford upon Avon of the same name... any connection? Best to have two bits of "string" connecting dinghy to boat tided to different places on both ends... and.. add a bunge in the line .. don't cut string make into loop and tie bunge across.. Regards Mark.

[@DMS-TBW]

Home is wherever, when you step aboard. Just watch out for random helium voices like @9:37 😜. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tomkiefer2386]

Been there-done that with the drill driven pump. Piece of $#!t Vacuum pump is the way to go.

[@108hindu]

The controls sure look ship shape in “Bristol fashion “.

[@fonhollohan2908]

I wish I can go down home as well it's been a long time.

[@karlschmitt6231]

Home is where you make it ! (Joe Dirt)

[@skwyrz1]

"Home" is afloat I hope?

[@stephenfreeman8617]

Great to hear of a bonus episode Peter. 🤜🤛.. Any plans to reduce noise in the cabin ? Did last week’s efforts help dampen the sound. Ps…. Safe trip HOME👍👍

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Big plans for sound proofing. The weathers tripping made a huge improvement in idle rattling.

[@skwyrz1]

Just an fyi, I had a very close version of that windlass and mine had issues with the electric motor and its brushes. Have a peek at those?

[@wanttoplae]

So, the weather isn’t always clear, sunny, and smooth waters while you’re steaming? First video in a long time it seems where it wasn’t raining and not crystal clear while you were steaming. Hope it was uneventful.

[@ivarmichelsons7413]

Where, oh where will your new home be?

[@normanboyes4983]

Peter - good call on procuring a vacuum operated oil extraction vessel - My advice is to go for the largest you have a stowage for. So, how has the sole board rubber strips worked out in terms of attenuating the rattling at idle/low revs?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Low speed noise is much improved. Now for the insulated engine box!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

This opening on the windlass came in quite handy: You were easily able to bring that new chain right HOME! :) It is nice to see that most things turned out to work easily - even if you had to find out what actually does work, first … And what nice cruising in between! Looking forward to the bonus!

[@havelockbingley6794]

Adjustable wrench? Vice grips? Philistine! BG

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

True, spanner wouldn't touch it though.

[@jasonmalone155]

It seems like it is still so noisy in the pilot house. Vibrations and engine noise are significant. It seems like the insulation didn’t help. Or am I wrong?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It was only to deaden the rattling sole boards at idle. Significant sound proofing coming.

[@jasonmalone155]

@@TravelsWithGeordie did it stop the rattling sole boards?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

@@jasonmalone155 yes, significantly.

[@jasonmalone155]

@@TravelsWithGeordie that is great!

[@willisgemutlich2608]

It's always funny to me to hear people comment on the weather. I watched mclintock the other night and forgot it had so many quotables. In the intro, john wayne says something like "if you tell me it's a good morning, I'll shoot you" guess I better watch it again. I actually do like misty and overcast weather, because we rarely get it, but I can picture a lot of people not enjoying that. I guess it's all in what you compare it to.