Was It Worth It? // Catamaran DIY Diesel Engine Rebuild Recap and SOLO Sailing to Rescue My Lady

[@farmcentralohio]

You lost a week of time, But you learned more about your boat and engine :) and if it works, mission success. If it doesn't last, you still learned stuff

[@djwilliams4714]

Especially that, plus general boats/motors in general! This experience will payoff 10 fold!

[@samhklm]

The biggest benefit from the engine rebuild is your confidence. You understand the engine and have the knowledge to diagnose and repair it. Confidence is a great thing when you are sailing.

[@lakeguy65616]

I can't be more impressed that you were able to rebuild a motor on the back of your boat in a foreign port. You are truly a resilient guy. Bravo

[@Karma-fp7ho]

I was worried about the inevitable ’bloop’ as a key piece goes overboard- but it didn’t happen!

[@red-doggracing5557]

I was a boat mechanic and you did a awesome job With those MacGyver skills

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

Billy, you pulled of the most epic DIY job... an engine rebuild in the cockpit of your boat in the tropics with limited resources and more than a few improvised tools. The word 'Epic' almost seems like an understatement!

[@vincentwesolowski459]

Don’t you just love the way animals greet their owners when you are gone for a while!

[@mikesheahan6906]

If that isn't love, I don't know what is.

[@puzer1]

...it's the greatest!...

[@sandspike2929]

Dogs are great judges of character.

[@freedomfirst8529]

@@sandspike2929 My Chihuahua has character. At first she is all happy to see you, then she is like "you left me." So she will ignore you for a minute and then she's cool again.

[@henrikgormsen1020]

They dont care if you smell a little of beer and cheap parfume........ They are always happy ;-) ;-)

[@terrybaker8349]

My first career was a marine engineer on submarines before moving into a corporate career. When I retired my first job was to rebuild the engine in my boat. I had the means to simply buy a new one, but wanted the satisfaction of doing it myself. Despite having rebuilt dozens of engines i was still apprehensive and it wasn't it was running sweet that i finally relaxed, so i can appreciate where you were coming from. Beyond the satisfaction is the knowledge you gain from doing the work yourself. BTW, the job you did was first class and i was impressed how clean you were able to maintain all the components as well as your improvisation with the piston rings compression tool. Well done and enjoy many years of sailing.

[@tommynikon2283]

Billy....gotta be honest: when I saw you ripping into that engine, with your experience, I thought: NFW. You PROVED me wrong! I'm no mechanic, but MUCH RESPECT for what you took on....and FIXED! Wow- kudos.

[@richardbradfield7437]

I have been watching you for years and this is my first comment! These couple of videos of the engine rebuild were awesome and the reunion was also awesome! Enjoy your videos immensely!

[@richardmauch1042]

Bravo! I’m a mechanic and have rebuilt a lot of engines and I’m impressed that someone that has never done it before using block of wood as a hammer and basic hand tools did and on a boat that was still in water is impressive. The fact that it runs great is like fire works to me. Congrats🎉

[@paralyzes]

Billy, you are VERY resourceful. Hats off to you on a successful engine repair. I thoroughly enjoy the adventures of all three of you!

[@goboyz8016]

It's always worth it doing things yourself because you never know when you may have to do it yourself to save your and yours when you're out somewhere and a pro isn't around. Great job. Learning is huge IMO. Well done. My dad always taught me one thing. You can always take it to the pro so why not try it yourself first. It's served me well my entire life. Again well done.

[@lenovo762]

Seeing Jetty greet Sierra was the absolute best part of this video....that tail wag and the way Jetty jumped all over her was more than a million words could say !! Congrats on the motor and being reunited !!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Billy, you don't have a 30 year old engine, you have a 30 year old block and head casting with all new internal wear parts. This is probably better than a brand new engine because as I've said before the block you have is seasoned and actually better than new. It's nice to see Sierra back and it looked like Jetty was happy to see here too. Keep the good stuff coming and stay safe, it's going to be a long strange trip through this Covid-19 thing.

[@dondrysdale9480]

Your message with respect to your preference for the company of young people your own age and without saying it in so many words your disdain for us older folk. Take care Billy and Sierra. Happy Sails to you.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Happy sails to you too Don 👋

[@unconventionalme8048]

Ohmygoooosh! Jeti at the end, was awesome!!! Made me laugh n cry! So sweet! I love dogs!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

+1

[@frankmoore3598]

An education and a rebuilt engine for 1k . Worth every cent. And Jetty standing watch? Priceless!

[@caltex1969]

If you got it running, it was worth it. You saved money, and more importantly, you most likely learned something about your engine. Good job Surfer Billy

[@TransplantedBeachbum]

The boat is running well, and you two are both together again. No matter what else happens, all is right in the world again!

[@bennyogden4524]

Man I've been a diesel mechanic for 40 years and you did a kick-ass job on that little two cylinder engine in before what you had to work with you did good

[@reatreatseclusion9891]

What a lovely greeting from Jetty, made me cry.... So cute... Xxxx

[@vincentwesolowski459]

Congratulations! You did what many of us dream of doing. The knowledge you obtained was worth more that the cost of a rebuilt engine. You have a well placed feather in your hat. Take care and stay healthy.

[@orvillewooten6982]

Billy, rebuilding your engine, impressive to say the least!

[@stex1985]

Well I want to see Billy jumping around and kissing and hugging Sierra like jetty did, dang! You cut out the best part.

[@robm425]

Having the knowledge and experience of rebuilding an engine is 100% worth it especially that you live on the boat as your home its good to know how to maintain everything in your home. Congrats on getting it done!

[@grantrichardson5164]

Wow. I lived in the VI and I've never seen St. Thomas from that approach in the dark. That was wild. Thanks Billy.

[@paulbettenga6202]

Jetty's excitement to Sierra makes my heart happy!

[@patience8884]

Totally worth it even if you had the money. I don't view it as a waste of a week of your time. You're on island time anyway! I value the learning and really love it when (I watch many of you guys) I see any of you do major work. I learn so much!

[@dreadnoughtb3364]

👍good job on the rebuild. The dog reunion with dog mom was GREAT. Nice to see the family together again

[@erikvanderhoeven8663]

Hé I am a mechanic. I repair engines and rebuilt them for hobby and also its part of my job. I respect you very much . Reading be careful. Not realy knowing what you are doing but with the manual and logical thinking you are doing it. And than on the boat improvising with tools and s little luck. Respect man..... i wish you the best

[@riverakers]

Jenny freaking out priceless!!Now you are a true mariner.Knowledge is also priceless.

[@MarkENorman]

Jetty was happy to see you! What a great feeling.

[@Luke_81]

The fact that you rebuilt an engine sitting on your boat in the water, in a foreign country...is amazing.

[@txhypnotist]

Rescuing Sierra= Yes it's always worth it. Engine rebuild Yes. Good fun and great job. I bet you had fun and knowing you did it correctly without failures. Should be good for another 10+ years, just maintain and keep going.

[@Sirena_Edonismo]

Wow, really impressive that you were able to rebuild the engine. Great job and awesome ingenuity on handling the curve balls along the way. 👍

[@oceanblue3050]

Nothing was wrong with the engine, 2 injectors needed cleaning......5 minute job with one tool

[@kevio6868]

@@oceanblue3050 Click bait?

[@annewinning9723]

So glad about the engine Billy! But even more happy the 3 of you are back together again. Take care

[@gmartgo]

Nice job with the engine. Jetty's excitement to see Sierra was priceless. LOL

[@georgehockaday7584]

A thumbs up for the last minute. It was priceless to see jetty greet her mom. Dee and Deb

[@fxpthl]

So happy you kids are back together! Jetty was pretty happy too. A final congrats Billy on your rebuild! An awesome feather in your cap!

[@toddgriffis896]

It’s one thing to rebuild an engine while not totally knowing what you’re doing, but to do it on the deck of your boat using homemade and improvised tools takes it to a whole new level!! Great job!!!

[@quarlow1215]

Good job Billy. Sierra, we missed you. Betty's so happy to see you. Love it.

[@Putttn]

Wow...great job on the engine and so glad that all three of you are back together. Nothing like a dog welcoming. The best videos on KZbin!!

[@sailingeden9866]

The knowledge and experience gained was more than worth it. One more skill to add to your resume. Doing it on deck with basic handtools and homemade equipment was amazing.

[@hnd450]

Only way to learn is doin it. U did an awesome job rebuilding that engine!!

[@Lukedormer]

Glad your engine is all good. Always worth it when you do it yourself no matter the outcome. You have learned all you need to know about your engine witch is priceless. Good luck guys ❤️

[@clinclin1240]

What a beautiful reunion!

[@mikefriend7570]

Good work man. A really great set of vids, and a great learning curve for you. Well done

[@snapstring3134]

The fam is back together. Cool. Now let’s explore. 👍

[@bubbagail7450]

Great video Billy, Glad to see Siera got back safe and Jetty's greeting was awesome. Now you are back home I waiting to see what this new adventure is going to be.

[@garyfreeman8523]

Coming into the Anchorage in the dark was beautiful.

[@mattfinleylive]

Exactly man, rebuilt and good for several thousand hours again. --Good job! (I've also been doin' a lot of small engine refurb during the quarantine.)

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I'm with you . 100% rebuild it . Do it right win /win

[@lancedaniels]

thanks for posting and sharing. Really impressed with the whole engine rebuild. Fun to see Jetty welcoming Sierra home.

[@jeremyusher5194]

Good job well done and pleased your all back together 👏👏👍👍

[@carleenh4946]

Good work Billy! We are Canadian and used the Roam app when we checked in to the US on our way home after leaving the Bahamas in March. So easy and the officer was super nice.

[@bobstienke178]

Rebuilding your engine, $1,000 and change. Knowledge of the internals of your engine, priceless. Great decision!

[@chuckmaurice3646]

You did a great job on fixing that Engine, vary well done, keep up the good work.

[@ianianna3552]

Great work friend, you now have some extra knowledge for life and a skill to pass on. Imagine the story's for your grandkids. We live in Vanuatu in the south Pacific come visit.

[@richsander1118]

Glad to see she made it back! Success all around!

[@SailingIntotheMystic]

I have that same black smoke problem with my Yanmar 2qm15 diesel in my Hunter 30. Appreciate the video

[@colinboniface194]

You did a good job on the engine Billy. I'm proud of you... First one too... Well done... Now that the misses is back, you'll have to life your game cleaning up wise... Now you know if your other engine shits itself in the middle of the Pacific, no worries, you can just rebuild it...

[@ericdavi1231]

You didn’t have a working engine, now you do! Totally worth it!

[@freebird1ification]

first off my hats of to ya buddy that was a great rebuild 'i really had my douts that those cylinder sleeves would ever come out that easy i figured that would be your biggest hurdle but you came through like a trooper and my hat is off to you 'and being 59 i am so glad you guys got to start out on your adventure while your young enough to really enjoy it never regrett yalls choice maybe 1 day i will get to go on mine lol.

[@kayjohnston779]

Definitely go to the Bathes on Tortola. Congrats lon the engine job.!

[@nooknerdz]

Great video...with the sweetest ending!!! 💕

[@joshuadolan3811]

Ugh...addicted to your channel!

[@jacksbackable]

Redo mechanical diesel injectors every thousand hours, adds life to your engine! Was beautiful to see Jetty greeting Sierra! So Sierra won the bet.....!? Stay safe and thanks for sharing. 😎🏖🌴☀️🐶🇦🇺

[@andrewruble7706]

Billy I guess you already knew you where second fiddle to Jets! LOL Welcome back Sierra. Stay safe all of you.

[@linda-MyLifeAndOtherAnecdotes]

Best reunion ever. 💕

[@petermcnaughton9031]

Your dog so excited to see you and so lovely 😊

[@scottseaman6247]

Good to see the engine rebuild was successful, enjoy the USVI, we love visiting there. Also look for the pizza boat near St Johns.

[@charlesdefrancisco5056]

Awesome job..it sounds like you need to readjust the valves which is common on new rebuild

[@frankmelero5511]

You guys are awesome!!! Waiting for your next Adventures.........

[@michaelc5369]

The Fam is back together😎👍🏼

[@farmcentralohio]

Don't know why but utube quit putting your videos in my suggestions. Thought maybe you all were taking a break. Great to see you guys and jetty of course :)

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Sorry about that! We have been hearing that a lot lately 😫 make sure you hit the notification bell and hopefully that is still working properly 🤗 you should get a notification when we upload 🤗

[@dlavarco]

Jetty's reaction was priceless....Oh and hey Billy, missed ya....lol

[@chrisphinney6430]

Yippie moms back. Great job on the engine. Stay safe

[@Sailor_Greg]

Great Job Billy!!! Sierra's sister looks so much like Sierra! I had to go back to figure out why Sierra was saying goodbye when she was supposed to be travelling...

[@badcat4707]

Seeing Jettys joy at Mom coming home was worth rewinding twice ! ;-)

[@lenovo762]

I rewound 3 times...lol !!!

[@stevenlancaster7241]

Was so great meeting Billy and Jeti in St. Martin. Hopefully my next visit is longer than 36 hours!

[@Aviatorjack]

It is always worth learning something new.

[@jamesdiserio4020]

Just saw Adrenaline listed for sale on Craigslist. Looking forward to the next few episodes....

[@ParisBosserman]

I’m in st Thomas! Have my boat on a mooring ball in Redhook! If you’re still here, I’d love to take you sailing or just buy you guys a drink!

[@davidbolduc828]

Must be amazing to push that button and hear the motor that you rebuilt purr.

[@edsmetaldetecting31]

Glad you both are together again and great job on the engine rebuild!!

[@DaversTravels]

"Sailed all night to get to you..." ❤️

[@josephlashley9459]

Do you have a whisker pole? I saw Delos has three. It helps keep the spinnaker from luffing

[@waynemcphail7825]

Love the video, but your dog's greeting of your bride was wonderful!!!!!

[@tim1299]

my Airedales would always greet me like that , and one ,Hazell , would then be mad and ignore me for every day i was gone. Dogs do know "time".

[@dallast21]

Great video and one fine-sounding diesel. A wonderful ending of the video.

[@larrydicenzo987]

Dogs are the best, unconditional love!!

[@cleatusmcgurkin3740]

Great job on that engine and it's like they say "The Devil's in the details" I'm glad that it turned out to be the injectors and not something that was deeper in the engine. It would have sucked if you had to pull the engine back out and tear it back down again for something like a clip or spring. Thank you for another great video and I wish the three of you very happy sailing

[@oceanblue3050]

Engine was pulled apart for no reason other then making content, cleaning or replacing injectors (only 2) is a 5 min job and can be done with one hand tool.

[@normanboyes4983]

OCEANBLUE So you did not watch the other videos?

[@frankrice5364]

Great job hope you guys have decided to keep it

[@kidonaboat]

That was a great dog greeting. I left my dog at a kennel for a week and she was not happy when I left and not so loving when I returned...at least for a while. Won't leave her again. She got real sick catching something there. $800+ later at the emergency vet clinic. She is fine now but she will come with me next time.

[@petersonjno_lewis7009]

Confidence yields a lot

[@alexwild4350]

hey Billy, I was cruising St Maarten about 10 years ago. I'm wondering is the engineering company EMSC still around ? They were in the red building next to FKG Marine. There was a bar there called Lagoonies. Wonder if they got washed away in the Hurricane a few years ago or if they are still trading ?

[@miktub1555]

Great ending!

[@captainsensible298]

Get your injector pump recalibrated, it'll make a difference usually at high revs their performance drops off with age/wear.

[@melee401]

Leaky injectors can dilute the lube oil viscosity and do other nasty things. That is why you should have an electric fuel shut off (manual works too with another item on the engine start up/ shut down valve to insure the fuel to the engine is totally shut off when the engine is not running). You have a high pressure pump that appears to be still doing fine. Injectors can run 1000 USD a pop. 4 cylinders X 1000 USD is considerable. Great gift those injectors. Nobody needs to find fuel was siphoning from the tank, through the injectors only to run your crank case oil over the top and into the bilge. the problem of course is that then you need a bypass so that if the electric fuel cut off valve fails in the closed position, you can bypass it. St. Croix has a cruise ship a week pulling in. THOUSANDS of passengers turn Fredericksted into a fleece fest. Nice anchorage there though as long as the wind and seas are not coming from the south. Had it not been for the gift, you would have only "saved" 1000 USD, not 5000. But,,,you still have ANOTHER engine that will likely follow suit real soon. Hopefully somebody will toss you a set of injectors for that one as well. But, you can get the old injectors from your recent rebuild rebuilt for a few thousand USD. If I were you I would do exactly that, get those old injectors rebuilt for the next OH of that other engine and pack em away.

[@markhannan456]

Well done on the engine mate,dogs gotta luv em, your a STAR JETTY.