SOMEONE STOLE OUR ENGINE 🤬

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[@Tulasendlesssummer]

This is the original engine that was stolen. We had mentioned it quickly in a past video and on facebook but this is the full story.

[@BushImports]

I thought you got the new one stolen. The lock is just to help keep honest people honest, maybe a lazy or unprepared thief.

[@michaelc5369]

Is that 2 motors in 2 months?? 😫😩

[@srqlisa7881]

Are there any local pawn shops that are close that you can check for your engine. : ) peace

[@SouthernTechie]

I gave you a link to someone selling a suzuki 20hp on craigslist listed 2 days after your video...

[@guycanflyheli]

Tula's Endless

[@williamtayamen9440]

the engine is gone but everyone is SAFE, Billy, Sierra and Getty! That is a POSITIVE!!

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I watch half a dozen KZbin sailing channels and I'm actually surprised that I haven't heard of more stuff getting stolen. Especially when some of these cruisers are in very poverty stricken areas.

[@kmg501]

For a very long time egalitarians have bleated on and on about how poverty causes crime. Like most things they like to bleat on and on about, they're wrong that poverty causes crime. It is the opposite, crime causes poverty. People cut down or eliminate investments, savings becomes risky, communities don't plan for the future, etc etc. So every time I get a chance I bring up this topic to help right the world out of bad and backwards thinking. Peace

[@ralphholiman7401]

The only thing we ever had stolen off our boat was our spinaker pole, while docked in a very expensive neighborhood in the US. In over a year in the Bahamas, nothing stolen, despite poverty every where we went. It’s not economics, it morality and values. People either have them, or they don’t. Money has nothing to do with it.

[@serggla924]

kmg501 if crime causes poverty why are bosses of cartels so rich? Lmao You’re speaking non sense because it works both ways. Both of those statements are true. Poverty causes crime and crime causes poverty.

[@jessereedpaintingsvmatador7009]

Sorry to hear about your outboard, Torqueedo to the rescue.. I have a 55 lbs thrust electric motor and I have a big battery, goes like 4 or 5 miles on my Zodiac, this year I am putting a panel with a charge controller so it charges while its sitting around, cheers !

[@earlvickers6797]

I'm sorry your engine was stolen, you guys are really handling it well, I would have been biserk. I live in SC and someone tried to steal my out drive, almost got it but cause lots of damage. Good luck in recovering it, God Bless..

[@scottpetrone6284]

When you first started that engine it more or less sounded like a dentist's drill sans the vibration in your mouth. Anyway that was excellent content and it's always good for people have other options such as an electric engine. You both have an excellent way to tell a story in a meaningful way. Keep the good content coming it's so fun to find out there's another video to watch. Anchors aweigh!

[@alm4625]

sorry about the outboard. I had a similar experience but it involved the entire boat. Anyway I really enjoy your videos.

[@Gigabytebeer]

Great vid and great eye roll on the “no we are...” haha. You were correct girlie. Keep it up guys and I’m so sorry for your loss of the engine... I hate a thief!!!!! Keep up the great vids you two.

[@andyloney777]

My grandfather told me years ago locks are only good for honest people.

[@kmg501]

Locks, gates, etc are basically time delays, they just buy you time. Unfortunately there are many products and techniques that buy only very little time, so a consumer still has to do their research and not assume that whatever they are buying for security is actually good.

[@charlescreekmore1445]

Locks keep honest people honest

[@joelvoss1226]

Locks only stop the unprepared thief. But you would be surprised how many would-be thieves are unprepared.

[@oldschoolman1444]

That's what I always tell people!

[@todddunn945]

The Torqeedo is a good motor for someone going a mile or two to and from the boat. I have had one for about 10 years. I have two batteries and can take both if I want to go farther than 6 miles or so. I also have a backup one man power propulsion system (oars). In addition, you can charge the Torqeedo directly from solar - no charger needed. Torqeedo sells a charging cable that plugs into a standard 12V outlet. Charging that way is slower than using the charger. Of course, if you have an inverter you can plug the charger into the inverter. Just remember that the 530 watt-hr battery is the equivalent of a 40 amp-hr 12v battery. I keep mine in the lazarette of my boat where I installed a plug for charging. The motor does start every time and I have never gotten a bad batch of electrons. If you had it for the long run I would suggest getting a spare magnetic key. One issue I have noticed is that the motor will go into a fault mode and not run if you go from reverse to forward or vice versa too fast. If you go from forward to stop, wait a second then go to reverse you will have no problems. If it does go into fault mode and won't run, just turn it off and then on again to reset it. I am very pleased with mine although since I built a hard dinghy I don't use it much because I enjoy rowing and my hard dinghy rows like a dream. Here is a link to a tongue in cheek video I made about my Torqeedo last summer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HVYmSNmN2Lhbs

[@Shooter308]

So sorry about the engine being stolen . That really sucks . I really like your videos . That's a nice new electric engine . Looks well designed and made well . How much ? Have a Great time and be SAFE ...

[@steware]

Glad you had a back up motor in the way! Oh! And I’ll have to send you a pic with my NEW AWESOME BAG!! We did a pub peddle with friends on our bikes in Cocoa Beach last weekend. It was the perfect little purse for our bar hopping! And everyone liked the little story on the inside of the bag. 🥰⛵️

[@follyteach]

I love your channel. Found you when you were still on the trawler. I was so excited every time you traveled the ICW & went through the Wappoo Cut near Charleston, SC. Fast Fwd. I stayed at the Jupiter Waterfront Inn last spring across from the sand bar. There was an article about you in a local newspaper there! (& after living on Folly Beach in SC for 16 years. Plus lots of traveling. I really loved Jupiter Beach.) Blowing Rocks. Square Grouper. Guanabanas. I admire what you are doing together with your channel. Well wishes!!

[@donmelvin7102]

You might want to consider longer oars for your dingy.

[@dalltm]

Sorry for the loss! I bought an expensive device that slides of the outboard adjustment screws and has the lock inside the steel U channel. Nothing is “theft proof”, however, a very determined crook with no other padlocked dinghy motors around would be necessary to steal my outboard. I wonder if anybody would steal a Torqueedo? Great videos!!!

[@Unhappy_us_citizen]

Great hustle and heart!!!

[@craigvietor6891]

and if you had a generator it would come in handy at this time

[@mikesheahan6906]

lol

[@johncammarota9984]

Just a small Honda generator and Billy could run that egg beater full throttle.

[@stuartcrabbe7377]

For the win 👏

[@snapstring3134]

😂 good one

[@crstothard]

LOL!

[@yusdelpadron6822]

You guys should post more frequently. I'm sorry about the engine getting stolen again.

[@traviswallace1352]

Very sorry guys! That totally sucks. I hate people who steal.

[@BigDogMom1001]

We love our Torqeedo 1003. We use it on our AB 8'6" dinghy with the aluminum v-hull. You can get the solar panel with it that will keep the battery charged.

[@sailingcruiser25]

Sorry about the stollen outboard. We also have that same Torqeedo, but haven't actually used it yet. Like you said Billy, it depends on if you have a plaining dinghy or not. For us we have a fiberglass sailing dinghy and wanted to use the electric because my wife has a hard time starting a gas engine. I'm looking forward to your reviews of the Torqeedo.

[@geraldswain3259]

Nobody has a hard time starting a Honda outboard !.

[@sailingcruiser25]

@@geraldswain3259 tell my wife that.

[@jato62]

Sorry guys, that sucks. Love the channel and great content.

[@bshadrick]

Im so sorry. You seem like great people. I only wish you the best. Bill from Clearwater. :)

[@vincecappello2202]

Nice quit anchorage (bill hammering) 😂😂 great video

[@BBLACKAZ]

Love that ramp but always worried about that kinda stuff happening. Hope you guys get it back.

[@lenovo762]

So sorry your stuff got stolen. The best part of your video was when your dog tried to give you a kiss after you got her back home to the boat !!

[@uberseehandel]

One of our design projects uses Torqeedo pod motors for a foiling project, so these electric motors can be fast and have a decent range, but at an eye-watering price. Our phones all have the TorqTrac app on them for use with our small work dinghies

[@donrahmer]

Welcome to Florida! Thiefs everywhere down here

[@Scalihoo]

hence the reason for a place in a private community & security like I pay for , best state tho.......😎

[@BoDean52]

Great video guys, you were so easy to like

[@B._Smith]

Sorry to hear. It happens quite often unfortunately ☹

[@robertmclennan5310]

Great Exercise! Rowing!

[@keyup2626]

People are such scumbags,I’m so sorry to hear that.

[@petertitle]

What boat dock were you guys at? It looks really nice for launching?

[@peterkacandes5905]

Keep your eyes peeled on Craigslist for someone trying to sell the stolen motor, and check nearby pawn shops and used marine parts stores. Nothing will stop a determined thief with time, but padlocks are easy pickings. We used the box tube steel lock that fit over the outboard handles and had a kryptonite type key lock on it. Hope you get it back.

[@Sun-Soul]

Bah! Ha ha! Guess I should have watched more before commenting! I'm a fool after all. But I'm so pleased you have not been robbed TWICE! 😄😊

[@jamessalake1574]

I had not seen an small electric outboard but I not surprised, Lithium batteries are on the rise now and getting better. Maybe I'm partial but I have had a Tesla for over 2 years, and there is no going back to gasoline. Very good video, even good lighting in the dark.

[@-FPIRP.ORG-]

I love electric propulsion. So it was a nice surprise to see the Torqeedo motor!

[@cindynewell9436]

The positive take away is we get to see Billy’s abs! Disclaimer: I’m old enough to be his mother but hey..still enjoy seeing a good looking guy! Love both of you kids and watching your adventure has encouraged my guy and I to cross to the Bahamas this summer on our 30ft Bayliner motorboat!

[@janetnewell1259]

Oh Man so sorry to hear that ! Now You Know !😡

[@paulcondie2520]

Multiple batteries might be an option if affordable enough?

[@richardsteele928]

Good thing you brought your generator with you.

[@Graeme408]

so very disappointing. I am really interested in the performance of the electric OB motor. Seems like it has good torque. What about getting a prop that was pitched for greater speed?

[@gtoluvr9281]

Oh no!

[@TheGorignak]

You've got to be careful with the throttle on those Torqeedos or you'll break the shear pin on the prop. That's why they send extras.

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

Thanks for sharing 😎

[@spicat16]

Cool! Hope yall keep the new engine! 😊 btw i feel u Sierra about heavy boxes...hopefully its not fragile.... (drags box) 😂💪❤

[@chrishatton9235]

You two crack me up! "So, now we're at the scene of the crime." 😂

[@bobbates6642]

I have heard that a cable is more difficult to cut then a chain. So you might use a cable with the new lock when you are all set to go with new engine

[@dodgeman010101]

I don't know if anybody suggest this to you but what about Kryptonite locks and cable. I've been using those for years on my Polaris RZR and any attempts I've been failed.

[@benmount8416]

Does the transom on your dingy have enough space for a gas motor and the battery trolling motor? If so, that is assurance for 3 different modes of “get back home” if one mode decides to take the day off.

[@benmount8416]

1st mode gas motor 2nd mode trolling motor 3rd mode row row row your boat

[@mk500]

Sorry about your outboard; but I’m really excited about the electric motor! I am really looking forward to your next few videos. I have a little 12ft inflatable boat with motor mount that I use to take my family around rivers in Northern California and want to get an electric motor. I don’t like all the maintenance and mess that goes into gas motors; and I don’t care about speed. I do care a lot about reliability and long run time though.

[@40zamm]

"You sure that's on right" I was thinking the same thing. :) :)

[@jastark22181]

I know this happened a while ago but I just had the video pop up... This really bums me out and pisses me off. You two are such nice people and didn't deserve this to happen to you. I'm really sorry some lowlife P.O.S. did that to you guys!

[@JKCooke]

A few years a buddy had his 26' Wellcraft stolen while on it's trailer and it was found a week later minus the two outboards worth a total of $20,000. Lucky for him his insurance covered the lost. 6 years later not a word on the stolen outboards.

[@peterpergola1479]

Your dog did not like that electric outboard, she looked really happy to get off that boat... lol

[@DeadBunny69]

A few days ago I watched another boating vlog channel based in Florida and they too had their engine stolen off a dingy. Looked like the same docks.

[@petermyers479]

Maybe it would be a good plan to bolt the new OB motor through the transom?

[@ufodude1000]

They cut around the transom now .

[@jpadventures2137]

what engine r u guys gonna get now, also sucks that the old one got stolen

[@MarkLawrenceKiefer]

To increase range of a torqeedo you, can you pair it with a flexible or folding solar panel that would charge the battery while you are diving/spearfishing/surfing/Jettywalking? Also can you pair it with a bigger battery or larger battery giving you a bigger gas tank and yet another reason for a small generator/power source for Air Conditioning (mold reducer).

[@CraigOverend]

Like Jetty, the high pitch wine of the Torqueedo would drive me crazy too. They really should have sent you the new Cruise 10.0 T to test.

[@TheKYMB01]

So how fast did the little buzz box go?

[@JuanyJuanes]

can you water ski behind the new motor?

[@primebuildbryce]

Neighbor of mine had his *brand new, used under an hour* Yamaha 9.9 kicker stolen from the back of his boat over the summer... Electric start, fuel/oil injected, super nice motor. They chopped the cables and everything and left. Happens too often nowadays

[@patrickcoleman3]

My advice is a lock called New York Kyrtonite lock its a motorcycle lock costs more than a hundred dollars and cant be picked easily and you will need to cut it twice with a really big cutter timed at well over a minute so more than 2 minutes in total

[@pamexlorer]

Very good live view of an electric motor. First time I have seen one and it is interesting. Heavier than a trawling motor on a fishing boat so that is good. Lighter than an outboard which is not so good.

[@ChasingForever]

Hate it when bad things happen to good people! I hope they didn't do any damage to your dingy in the process.

[@keithcope8113]

That little motor would be great for a dingy on city fishing ponds but id bet it isn't cheap. Maybe if you had a couple of the batteries you could extend the range

[@energy102]

....you're the man, Sierra! 😊

[@Scalihoo]

As long as you still got your health & Jetty live is fine in Tula land ☺️

[@craigvietor6891]

need to put an inboard on it

[@niceguy2171]

So sorry to hear that..can't stand thieves..want something, work for it, I did. Also make sure I don't buy anything stolen..if you don't give them a market, they can't sell as easily. btw the link stolenengine! is not working as I write this(and couldn't put the orig. link in, as it didn't show right in this comment), just to let you know. I truly hope you recover it.

[@billhooker3006]

What ramp did this happen at?

[@MetroplexPrime2009]

they make an outboard lock that fits over the tightening screws and completly covers them nexttime think its made by mcguard

[@bayardtaylor4704]

I’m sorry. Two. Damm engines

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

I’m sorry you both had to experience this. Don’t ever figure you’ll get the engine back ! People are cruel. Do you have insurance ? That’s what they are counting on ! Just move on . Good luck !

[@rhett4027]

I heard that painting (ew) your outboard to ID it and using a crackle finish paint will help get a motor back or discourage a thief from stealing it. I really like the theme music (sax)

[@liamirelander4221]

It wasn't your rowing them oars are to short

[@johnstingel8342]

Sierra. Billy is the Captain but you are the Admiral. Don't let him forget it either!

[@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488]

Men lead.

[@PSizzle1]

Curious to know costs involved on refitting the boat and all the work you’ve done? How much did you spend on the boat when you bought it? How much have you spent so far to redo it? Also how many hours, days or months would you say it’s taken? I’m new to the channel but I love what you guys are doing. Might have messed a video that you made talking about costs. If you haven’t made that video yet I’m sure a lot of people want to know.

[@PapaPugs]

Now you'll need your generator onboard to charge the dinghy battery. lol

[@captraykelly]

I really hope you get it back and the thief is arrested and given jail time. I have been checking a lot on Fb marketplace. Very nice electric engine quiet too. I have a battery trolling motor. Have not tried it.

[@alphasxsignal]

Hope you have the serial#

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

I had to get new insurance on my boat for going to the Bahamas. The new insurance company required an inspection. One of the useful things the inspector mentioned was a GPS theft tracker. I now have one on the boat (a TRAK-4). If you only have it report its position once a day, they claim its battery will last a year. Now you've got me thinking that I should get one for the dinghy, another to hide inside the cover of the dinghy motor, one for inside the pelican case with my cameras, and anything else that looks stealable. Maybe equip some of your stuff with these as well. If there was one hidden inside your outboard cover, cops would have the thief and you would have your motor back.

[@edmundooliver7584]

what does sketchy mean

[@davida6383]

Sorry for your motor loss, but btw I have a few 2007 Johnson df25 tiller four strokes that have very little hours I’m located in wpb and would love to help and give you guys a good deal on a motor. Motor is exactly same as a df25 Suzuki badged as a Johnson. Let me know if interested.

[@billberry557]

I offer no advice just enjoyed the video as usual. Aloha

[@TheGorignak]

That did not look like the 10T model, which is equivalent to the 20hp model, and you can put a external battery in the dinghy.

[@todddunn945]

That is the 1003.

[@stevej00]

Elec Engine. Nice. I wait wait for some testing!

[@TPayne-fm8ie]

We've had three outboards stolen in 30 years of boating. Nothing makes me angrier. The second one was lifted over a six foot locked fence from the dockside.

[@danielkolar8152]

Seen Billy Goat in gardens a few weeks ago in the forest green dodge Cummins lol

[@beardedyaker9767]

Where are you guys mourned at so I can start looking on websites in that area.

[@atw98]

Can I suggest 1 thing, get some really long pair of oars. You'd be surprised as to how fast they can make you go with very little effort. Changed my life.

[@jacknimble1]

Florida is crazy with boat thefts! I agree that an electric engine is not for me for the same reasons that you talked about. How will it work with 2 or more people aboard with a bunch of gear fighting a 15 knot headwind and sea for a few miles?? Nevermind the charging part. I want power and the ability to plane my boat. Nice timing though as a temporary fix.

[@hkm_865]

Keep an eye on Craigslist/ Facebook marketplace

[@frankmoore3598]

Damn! That motor is loud.

[@Nobamaable]

repeat?

[@randygilmour]

GPS tracking device with a built in battery, wired in and charged by the outboard. 😎

[@jlsmithling]

And when we find them, we can kneecap them.

[@ufodude1000]

West Marine have them they last 3 months on lithium 3AAA batteries.

[@dynjarren5454]

You can buy those fairly cheap. I got one for my outboard motor for 60 bucks

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

@@dynjarren5454 what kind?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

yup we got the spot trace with the waterproof wire to wire to a battery.

[@alphasxsignal]

Need a bull horn for rowing team to keep the pace up.

[@TheJustonemore]

Now that's a Knife.

[@wagslarr]

Sorry to sound dumb, but where did the name Tula come from? I love watching your videos.

[@unclebob6728]

Tula was the name of Billy's first boat.