Uncontrolled launching (NO ENGINE!) Yikes!

[@stevendooley9252]

Of all things, I appreciate the fact that you make plain on your channel. “There is much in life that we can’t control but with work we can control our attitude “ in that the two of you have done a Great job.

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Approach SV Delos, Brian knows these boats inside/ out :-) So sorry for all your trouble mate!

[@joeleonard2852]

Hi Joe here my understanding of your tiller seal is that you should remove all the stuffing and fill with GOOD WATER PROOF GREASE then put one peace in then more grease and so on if possible change the nut from plastic to brass and fill the inside yes with more grease that should work

[@LaRussell-hd6ry]

Stay focused I know it's hard. I believe your going to be good

[@ScotChef]

'She's a bit more calm', 😂 loved that one. Perfect timing.

[@davidnichols147]

Nice job on the prop, surprised you didn't paint it with prop speed.

[@1Mattza]

Staggering the joints is a must at leat by 90 deg also when you cut the packing make sure this is done with a 45 deg cut and use a very sharp blade to make it a clean cut, have you tried graphite rope? Also have you tried compressing the nut a little more before you do anything? Good luck amd best wishes 👍

[@philc.6051]

Absolutely Amazing what you and the group have done! Amazing!!!

[@briancochran8356]

replace the zincs. Con sider putting on Propspeed to keep barnicles from attacking. Why not get a new packing nut or having one made of bronze. The new threads will allow you to compact the stuffing more.

[@mnburney]

You did absolutely nothing to fix it. What did you expect.

[@AustinBoil]

Curious why didn't you put a coat of Propspeed on the prop & a new zinc while out?

[@michaelbaron8089]

Very stressful time for you guys but hang in there. I'm sure it will get better soon.

[@peterdodge6563]

Keep on truckin- you’ll outwit that damn rudder. 😊

[@robertscranton8293]

What an amazing Family

[@OldSchoolDo]

OOOOoo sshe was not happy at the final minute of the video .. get kracking mate

[@larrybradley7589]

I’ve always worked on my own stuff as much as possible for the knowledge of how it works and also to save money where I can. However, In my experiences, I’ve concluded that doing anything the cheapest way possible almost always ends causing both frustration and costing more money that just doing it right the first time. As others have said, have a bronze or brass nut made and fire your engine guy and get another head and have it installed by a pro.

[@njbaskipper]

💡All bronze... What is it polished with? Metal cleaning paste, apply it to the bronze and leave it for AT LEAST an hour, then a wire cup brush, specific for grinders, Wavy. Diameter 60 mm

[@NTF-fk8en]

I’m not sure if you know but gland packing is supposed to leak slightly, that’s what lubricates it an stops your shaft from wearing. Also, the more you crank down on it the more you force it into the rudder shaft. New styles of gland packing are very abrasive as they usually have Kevlar in them. Plus, it doesn’t matter if it leaks because your bilge pump should easily cope with it.

[@KenGilmour-im3rz]

The Six mm packing was not a good idea. The real answer is to have a new packing nut made from brass

[@mattcarroll106]

It’s not the packing nut, it’s the female side in the fiberglass in the bottom of the boat it’s rusted and the threads are not there. They are rusted away, most likely from poor maintenance due to the previous owners.

[@californiakayaker]

That stripped PVC nut. Show that to a good plumber, if he sees what I'm seeing he will have a way to completely replace it. I believe its a type of Cap. I've used a ton of those caps all over the place. It just has a hole cut out on the top. That is what it looks like.Maybe an 1.25 inch cap. I suppose they also have metric sizes.

[@codybailey4823]

Agree with everyone else you should really just get the rudder tube fixed properly so you can stop stressing about it

[@williamralph5442]

No STRESS…..no leaks…you did it..thanks for

[@boatingboy5337]

There are no short cuts when you are fixing something on a boat that keeps it afloat. I'd get ready to fit a new rudder tube and bearing and through the plastic nut in through rubbish and ensure you fit a bronze one. The new tube should include a grease nipple so you can lubricant the shaft and packing while the boat is on the water. I agree with comments re propspeed or similar and annodes. If you don't keep the annods up to the boat, you'll be looking at big problems, prop shaft, through holes, engine corrosion damage etc.... If you keep doing the same thing, you'll get the same result!! J

[@Stillboating]

No engine in near future a rudder tube that needs replacing and you keep putting the boat in the water? How many other jobs could be done easily on land?

[@thais4444]

I suggest call up or find a Amel specialist engineer who knows how to fix the Rudder from scratch like its been built from brand new ..Then do it yourself or get help from them personally..

[@thais4444]

Ps introduce your slack engine mechanic to a cricket bat!..do it the Aussie way ;)

[@js7127]

He already had a specialist tell him how to fix it properly and adamantly says he is not going to take the time to do it.

[@Paul4x4B]

Did you stagger the joints in the packing rope?

[@ed-beahan918]

Did you change the zincs?

[@alanpiper9614]

Mate stop stuffing around and get the rudder tube repaired properly with new threads and a new nut to suit. Also you should have a grease port in-between the bottom and second from the bottom packings with a lantern ring. The reason for this is that you use a suitable water proof high viscosity grease to grease the packings instead of cranking down on the retainer nut which will wear the shaft and stress the threads on the retainer and strip them eventually. I use Aqua-Shield grease from Houghton, which I’ve used for decades offshore and found it to be the best grease for water drenched applications. Find another mechanic for your engine, the one you have is taking you for a ride. What make and model is your engine? I would suspect that it will be an old model and you should be able to find one easily as well as any replacement parts, like the cylinder head.

[@miketcq8]

What's the status on your engine? Any chance you can give us all an update?

[@michaelkappler8974]

Just watched "yikes" and it looked like the launch trailer dropped off the edge of the ramp into deeper water.

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Can we find you another head for that engine? What is the brand? I could have had the machine work and assembly done by now and I am no expert. This engine guy sucks!

[@johnhamilton1791]

Is there something you can soak the packing in fifst before installing it that repels water .? Waterproof grease or some typye of oil ?

[@js7127]

Sorry but modern packing does not absorb water. No idea where he got that from.

[@Paul4x4B]

I let merewether 1 out of the lake Mac last night, wonder where she is off to?

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍❤❤

[@romeowhiskey1146]

WHERE ARE YOU? New Viewers would benefit from knowing.

[@stevelansdowne]

Could you install a bilge pump in the rudder compartment and get on with your sailing life?

[@matthewbaynham6286]

I don't know anything about designing a boat, but it does seem like a strange design to have that hole for the rudder thing below the level of the water. I would have expected that hole for the rudder joint to be up high, because if a killer whale pulls off your rudder or something else happens to your rudder if the entire hole for the rudder joint was above the water then you wouldn't get water coming into your boat. Sorry it just seems like a odd design to me, perhaps sailing boat people just like to live dangerously, I don't know.

[@mattcarroll106]

Ever heard of Delos, 70.000 thousand miles, same boat.

[@mattcarroll106]

Damn people give em a break, they are trying! He’s not going to risk his family’s lives.

[@daner.d]

you can keep playing with your nut, or call a professional but not from the yard you're in

[@Franko-eg6iu]

Even if you have to be towed. Get the hell outta that yard

[@dennispatrick4999]

Boat jobs. Ugh. I hope you get that engine runner ASAP. A good mechanic should have gotten you back up and running.

[@agip1787]

Would you mind cough a little bit of RM.....there is a lot of used engines available....try asked the local people ...a lot of them knew about its ..

[@dylanglynn5703]

I hope viewers can suggest some solutions…

[@mattcarroll106]

@@js7127pretty harsh statement, it’s a problem . You’re right, but they will get it right, he loves his family and he is no fool.