⛵️We didn't think about that when we Bought a brand NEW ENGINE for our Sailboat!! 😨

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Hey guys we need to just to fix one wrong information we said on the video and also address a few concerns you guys mentioned. - We are not doing the installation ourselves. We hire an engineer that is and authorized dealer and installer for Yanmar engines. - The area of a 2.1/4" hose plus the area of a 1" hose is not the same as the area of a 3" hose. It is smaller. But it was suggested by the engineer that assures it is big enough and he is the guy that will sign the technical delivery of the engine so we make sure we have our 2 years warranty. - About insulating the stainless steel connections we talked to him and he said it is okay as it is cooled down before entering the exhausting hose. If it was a turbo engine it would be different. And also even though it looks like the metal is touching the wood, it is not. And where metal touches metal we will add protection in between. But to make sure about it we will talk to him again. - About the exhausting fumes coming back through the bilge pump: we will have a one way valve, but just in case we will add an alarm on the bilge and run some tests, if we have any problem we will take the bilge pump from that through hole and send it to another true hole. Have a great week, Duca and Roberta _____________________________ Oi pessoal, queremos corrigir uma informação errada que passamos no vídeo e também explicar outras perguntas que apareceram bastante nos comentários. - Nós não vamos instalar o motor sozinhos, contratamos um engenheiro autorizado da Yanmar. - A área de uma circunferência de diâmetro 2 polegadas e 1/4 mais o diâmetro de uma circunferência de 1 polegada não é o mesmo do que o diâmetro de uma circunferência de 3 polegadas, é menor. Mas essa sugestão foi dada pelo engenheiro responsável pela instalação do motor que garantiu ser o diâmetro suficiente. - Sobre isolar termicamente as conexões metálicas, segundo o engenheiro na saída do motor o escapamento é refrigerado com água, sendo assim não atingiria temperatura necessária para queimar a madeira, se fosse um motor turbo isso seria diferente. Fora isso, apesar de estar próximo a mobília e não estará em contato direto com a madeira. Onde o metal toca o metal do caso ou da antepara vamos adicionar proteção entre os metais. Mesmo assim vamos conversar novamente com o engenheiro a respeito para garantir. - Sobre gases do escapamento voltarem pela bomba de porão, nós vamos instalar uma válvula para que isso não ocorra, mas em todo caso vamos colocar um sensor de CO2 no poceto e fazer testes. Caso tenha problemas vamos tirar a bomba de porão desta saída de casco e colocar em outra. Tenham uma ótima semana. abraços, Duca e Roberta

[@Barrenchats]

You two start the wiring on your engine room, and cabin, and here I am installing a new coffee filter in my new coffee maker :D old one broken after 10 years of daily "non caffeinated" operation 😆

[@gavinferguson]

good job not easy i might have just put an new hole in the transem for the exhaust a sharp curcular saw would have given you alot less hassle even with patching the paint

[@lawrenceburchett7411]

Yes I was going to question some of that if the Engineer says its all right, then take the path of least resistance. Really don't be hard on yourselves for not catching this stuff you are not pros and even then sometimes you just work with what's there as long as the company says its alright, then cool.I have not done one of these in a few years but this kind of thing is common , your doing fine , take care .

[@lawrenceburchett7411]

@@kengodfrey8071 Yes I thought of that also

[@CapitalVideo]

When you two both get excited, the looks on your faces and the tones of your voices are priceless. Keep the good work!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😍💕

[@iamlukie1826]

I love the progress you have been making. I look forward to every video. A note on the radio. It is a piece of emergency equipment. I agree that you can use sat phones and such but they cannot communicate with other boats and such. It is like a fire extinguisher, you hope you never need it but if you don’t have one you can’t use it if you need it. Just my thoughts.

[@skippyone2769]

I think I would have cut a new hole ... That looked like a lot of work.! Roberta is the best assistant ever ... Always smiling and always calm. Duca is forever thinking like a mad inventor or professor 😀 At least by now you know every inch of the boat and all its systems.

[@brustar5152]

Yes, to the larger hole cutting!

[@stevenr8606]

🤔 on the hard and sharing the exhaust ? That's a new one.

[@myusername630]

Knowing them I would place my bet on they will do it. I mean that history is they were only going to be on the hard for 2 months and then back to the container project 🤭🤪😭😛 what do you think?

[@skippyone2769]

@@myusername630 I think the projects are of more interest to Duca than the sailing. I think as soon as the boat is ready they will sell it for another abandoned sail boat 😀😀😀

[@myusername630]

@@skippyone2769 never thought of that one. You might be right. One thing they have done is to put a knife in the old remodel leads to a divorce saying. Too much love going on there!

[@dekon70]

Even with all the little issues you two constantly have smiles on your faces, and the huge positive and "can do" attitude you both have. You're both like a breath of fresh air! Your videos always make my Monday a little brighter.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️💕

[@VifferDude]

I know hey! This is why I love watching this show. I'm not interested in sailing, but it's nice to see a couple working well together. It makes me feel happy and excited too!. I'm tired of the silly TV shows life Married At First Sight etc

[@OddLifeCrafting]

@@VifferDude 💕

[@markfriesen1435]

Seriously true. We all win when there's a new episode. Your enthusiasm and can-do attitude is just a bonus for us. And who else but Roberta can sit in an empty engine bay 22:00 and make it look comfortable!

[@mikesmith5055]

You guys are getting good at this stuff. Your technical knowledge, confidence and proficiency on these projects is very good. The production quality and story telling are also all really strong. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tomaldous6192]

Love the way you two get along and figure things out.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕

[@PaulRansonArt]

I love the way Roberta gets involved with all the projects in comfort. We guys tend to muscle our way in she works in a graceful way. Well done guys!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@myusername630]

Grace would be a great middle name

[@unstoppablezone4980]

Roberta is an inspiring fount of wisdom...how blessed you are Duca to have her with you!

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

One suggestion. Label all your wires at both ends, AND when it passes through a bulkhead. That way you will later be able to identify the wires if you ever need to in the future. A small and time consuming exercise at first, but if you ever have a problem thousands of miles away with electrical, it will greatly help in trouble shooting. The labels should be with permanent marker, and not easily removable. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😉

[@cbrucewarren]

@@OddLifeCrafting get some white shrink tube, write on it with sharpie, then heat gun.... nice cheap label

[@alebeda]

Convoluted solution guys. Just do it the right way and enlarge your exhaust outlet. Far easier and really not that much work.

[@danielbuckner2167]

I dont 5hink they wanted to have a "patch" on the hull paint outside.

[@alebeda]

@@danielbuckner2167 exhaust outlet is facing the water, probably in an area where bottom paint is. Would be far less of an issue than their solution.

[@danielbuckner2167]

? All of the outside of a boat except the topside faces the water. It would have to be above the bootstripe by design so not in bottom paint but the pretty orange Duca wanted.

[@neal5186]

not to mention safer... check valves fail all the time and we're talking about carbon monoxide if this one leaks

[@OddLifeCrafting]

The problem would be the galvanization of the hull that we would loose in this case.

[@sirgrr]

Duca and Roberta... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Keep a SSB/VHF Radio as part of your Kit. Its better to Have and not need, then to NEED and not HAVE. Backups to the Backups in EMERGENCY's offshore. You may not need it now but sometime in the future you will... trust me on this. From one mariner to another. Have fun!

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@ralphgesler5110 Sat tech is used for tracking and distress calls all over the world. Youre right aboug vhf, that is how youre going to hail next port, talk to nearby boats, hear the local news and events. You cant cruise without it!

[@williamjohnson4797]

More info about your VHF radio. The transmit and receive distance is not that far in miles so if you have an emergency and no contact can be made on VHF you could try SSB HF and transmit/receive many miles because the signals bounces up and down maybe hundreds or thousands of miles. All The Best, Bill, K5WEJ

[@tomcraddock244]

I would keep the SSB radio if it works. Great to see your getting so much closer to setting sail !! as always Well Done !!!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

We would need to try to fix it, it’s not working

[@crzy11000]

@@OddLifeCrafting Are there not cheap used ones if it is an old technology. Most old tech is really cheap to buy used in great shape and good quality.

[@harrisonandrew]

You guys always do what you gotta do. You are a great example to all of us. 👍

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊

[@MainahDan]

The cross sectional area of the 3" pipe is 7.07 square inches. The cross sectional area of the 2 1/4 inch pipe combined with the 1 inch pipe is only 4.77 square inches. That's a 33% reduction in total size. If Yanmar is requiring a 3 inch exhaust to keep your warranty, then you still might have an issue.

[@aldo9535]

The important thing is the Yanmar engineer has approved it so it falls on their lap. Like others have said, I expect the engine would have worked perfectly well on the original 2 1/4" just had a bit more back pressure (which it should be able to cope with anyway).

[@david6054]

@@aldo9535 Yeah for a 4cyl NA making about 45HP a 3" is just overkill. In fact if you look at the exhaust on the engine, you see it that only the end is 3" but from there to the engine it is smaller so the bottleneck is on the engine side. But then again depending on the boat it has to run for a longer more complicated path so that might be why they made it wider. And if you are doing a engine swap it is always smart to replace the exchaust, don't want a leaky exchaust inside the cabin, might as wel do it right.

[@WilliamPozo]

Yeah. Agreed. I did the area calc before realizing that someone did it. The area is not enough........ Hopefully the yanmar has a min/max.... Good progress though!

[@povlrueger3898]

I also commented on this. Lol. I also understand 3" for a 54hp motor seems like overkill, but I believe the exhaust will also need to carry cooling water so that takes up some of the area. Maybe not though, I'm just a dummy.

[@sargonofakad]

@@aldo9535 There are a lot of turns in the exhaust. Hopefully, the engineer has done his homework on the back pressure. [I presume that is the primary reason for the diameter.]

[@morychok11]

You made the best boat I've ever seen. It was a lot of work. Congratulations. Respect!!!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 😊

[@robertadelsberger3749]

It’s funny how after I watch you tackle and complete each of your projects, I feel so differently about tackling mine. Such great inspiration. Thank you 😊

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Glad to hear that, Robert ☺️

[@NUTTER8291]

You two are SO resourceful when it come to problems Keep up the good work guys x

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thank you!

[@manfredseidler1531]

You get the highly valued 'persistence' reward of the year....giving up is not part of your vocabulary. Well done.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@vincentpilard5978]

Travail de précision ! Travail de fourmis ! Vous avez effectué une énorme masse de travail depuis le début ! Total respect !

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Merci

[@csnelling4]

That was “exhausting” work renewing that “exhaust pipe” guys 😉🥰👏👏👏👍🇬🇧

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😄

[@LeeShoresLazyJacksandLunches]

Love the way you two lovely people just get on and solve problems, great job.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕

[@williamhamill813]

You should have an Iridium Go. But keep the SSB it is really fun to mess with on passages plus you can never have too many ways to communicate.

[@richardellison536]

Proud that Duca went to school when Fred was helping out, Fred must be proud of his student. So exciting to see that brand new engine just waiting for its new home. Love to see the old owners reaction to all the improvements you are making.

[@bobuncle8704]

Such a smart move to relocate the wiring. A lot of work but worth the effort. Most wouldn’t take the time to do this but just take the easy route through the engine bay. Well done. Have a great week.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊🤗

[@sailorman8590]

Once again, great work on the projects on your beautiful sailboat. You guys are such a decent couple....very rare these days on sailing channels...truly refreshing to watch!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 😊

[@tatankacleary]

I don’t like to give advise because there’s always someone that will have a different point of view ...make sure are not rooted too inaccessible and running too tight a hole where rubbing is an issue ...... Other than that thanks for keeping me smiling through these tough times .... hope Fred’s dads is okay ... hope ye are keeping safe!! Two lovely smiling people

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😉

[@2541968joey]

Just an impressive amount of good solid work. Well done.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@richardblatchley1732]

You guys are impressive-love watching you every week!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕

[@adrienami8958]

Duca's proverb: "do what we have to do", awesome, guys!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@iceaden977]

Man that was a lots of work done by ✅ Roberta n Duka this week good job guys

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊

[@kathleenzajkowski6612]

The music on this video was outstanding!!!!!!!!!!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks. Glad you like it

[@basiaboy]

Remember to add additional space for the insulation blanket around that exhaust pipe which will be a fire hazard and must be wrapped

[@alanface9082]

Absolutely love watching the two of you work through the issues you are facing in upgrading your engine. I'm sure when it's all said and done you will be very pleased with the end product. Keep going, I look forward to every Monday's update.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊💕

[@rkiheavy3002]

I’m sure you thought of this but be sure the bilge pump won’t backfill the exhaust at the y pipe if there’s ever a pressure difference. Keep up the great work!

[@aaronpaul5990]

About the old communication device. The satellite phone is nice but as far as i have seen most have the old system as a backup. If you have something else then that's fine but you really really want a backup communication system.

[@va7dgp]

When you get out in the middle of nowhere aka Ocean. Having SSB comes in handy getting in contact with other cruisers. If a Ham Radio Operator 14.300 that net keeps track of other boaters etc

[@TheDude1764]

Working in 95 degree heat in a confined space...with smiles! You two have an infectious happiness that is a joy to watch. I wish you more success and continued happiness!

[@adambrewer604]

My Dad allways said, "If man can build it, A man fix it and improve it!" What great attitudes you both have. Much love

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Wise man

[@Sam-ed8kk]

Duca seems like a work monster. Roberta is a real trooper for keeping up. Together, they are a get-things-done team. And, I like their background music too. De-cluttering your confined engine room is a great idea, too. Be sure to insulate hot pipes that may be in close contact with flammable materials. ⛵

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@susanmatthews7761]

Welcome Kelly! Can’t wait to see you in Odd. Pass on best regards to Fred! 😊

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@MeAlien86]

Fred.

[@katarzynazofia]

I ADMIRE your dedication and attention to detail! 🤩

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thank you! 😊

[@lutzpilot]

I am concerned about connecting the 1 inch exhaust to the “Y” with the bilge line. Even with the check valve, there is a chance of carbon monoxide back filling into the bilge.

[@feltonseigler7578]

Absolutely

[@neal5186]

yeah I definitely wouldn't chance that. the exhaust should only be for the exhaust

[@petersgrayson]

The valve is unlikely air tight and even less likely to be pressure resistant. Even if it is, carbon will soon enough ensure it is not 100% sealed. Please monitor the other bilge end over time to ensure gases are not making way into boat.

[@davidbatkin3976]

Also, a 2.25 inch outlet plus one inch outlet combined is far less capacity than a single 3 inch exhaust . You need to compare the surface area of the circle . A 3 inch circle is 7 sq inches, and a 2.25 plus 1 inch circles if only 4.8 sq inches , so you are creating back pressure .

[@bonniedavereardon6128]

I was wondering about that too

[@bigslim492]

I really enjoy watching the two of you find good solutions to all of problems, big and small, that you have to deal with. I have to laugh at you Duca. Your desire to find the cleanest, neatest solution for these issues is humorous to me because I am the same way. I don’t care if it takes me an extra 6 hours I will do what it takes to do it my way. Always looking forward to ease of use later on rather than the simplest solution now. You two are amazing and I am excited to see you sail off into the sunset when you are finally finished and can relax for a bit.

[@pedropenduco9281]

Happy belated birthday Duca, hope you had a good one. :)

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 😊

[@BoatingJourney]

We love how you attack every challenge that comes along with a positive attitude and ingenuity. Don't forget to insulate those exhaust pipes.

[@tjmac8235]

I hope that the exhaust pressure does not force Carbon Monoxide back into the cabin through the bilge. That could be a BIG problem.

[@gg9960]

i said the same thing....they are making their coffin

[@OddLifeCrafting]

We are gonna have an alarm there and if there is any leak we are gonna change the bilge pump outlet to other place

[@gg9960]

alarm isnt fool proof.....change your idea......death is not an acceptable risk

[@neal5186]

@@OddLifeCrafting just enlarge the original hole... it's not worth risking your life.

[@renatogrigolo7125]

Grande Duca e Roberta, curtindo seus videos aqui em Florianopolis - Brasil, parabéns pela Kelly, Grande Abraço para vocês dois.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

A kelly mandou um abraço e disse que logo que te conhecer!!😘

[@PMMM9]

Great video, I hope Fred’s father will feel better soon.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 😊

[@danielbuckner2167]

He is diabetic and had some complications. Fred spoke about it on their channel.

[@jeremymitchell995]

'Exhausting holes'...I absolutely love you two.

[@portfoliofotoz]

An oscillating multi-tool is the most valuable tool you can own on a boat. Make a trip to the hardware store. You will save incalculable amounts of time.

[@brustar5152]

BINGO!

[@danielbuckner2167]

Yes, but maybe not cordless since who knows where they will be when the batteries stop working. For day to day use in normal conditions though I love mine being cordless now.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

It's quite expensive here in Brazil

[@portfoliofotoz]

@@OddLifeCrafting Ryobi 1+ system. Surely they are available in Brazil?!?

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@portfoliofotoz C'mon at least do a fein or milwaukee if you have to order sometbing.

[@christkenton9397]

you are the dreems for millions ! you make our imagination real, millions live with you in your work and would like to be there !!! hello from greece

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕

[@walterweigert9840]

Hi my friends. I love all your content buy mostly love your music choice! You´re almost there. All the hard work and issues are now paying back. Congrats to both of you. Regards to Fred and Yuh. As always, cheers from NE patagonia, Argentina.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks for the always support and feedback ☺️

[@gregoryh4601]

Duca & Roberta you Two work awesome together as one fine Team just Like Roberta one fine Lady. Don’t Forget to Use Exhaust Tape on the Stainless Steel parts. Also use Epoxy paint on the Wood To seal them up. God Bless.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks for the tips!

[@apneaman]

It seems like a lot of work to end up just widening the exhaust by 0.78 inches. If yanmar recommends 3 "in diameter to be guaranteed the section would be 7 .07 square inches. Adding the section of 2 1/4" + 1 "is only 4.45 square inch. I recommend making the final section of the hull outlet in 3".

[@davidhaas7325]

I agree. I think your cross section will be 30% less with the new pipe configuration.

[@mcook6929]

I love you two, so positive.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕

[@davidrhightower]

Don't forget you need to wrap the stainless with some exhaust wrap so you don't catch anything on fire

[@HVM_fi]

Exhaust is cooled with seawater, how hot it can get? (Other part of exhaust is silicone hose rated to ~180°C.)

[@markstevens1729]

Yeah, diesels run cool compared to gasoline engines. Plus the return of the cooling water through the exhaust is another cooling factor. I’ve seen the immediate few feet after the manifold wrapped, but not much after that.

[@rhkavli]

The exhaust system will never get hotter than 50°C, since it is first cooled in the exhaust manifold and then mixed with the external cooling water. Have two boats with the same system and about equal power.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thannks for the explanation

[@jkonet1]

Wow, what a puzzle. You are growing as a mechanical engineer into a master builder, congratulations.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊

[@DonAshcraft]

Awesome! I know it was a major unexpected expense, however you will never regret getting a new Yanmar motor. Newer motor technology just works and works well with near 100% reliability. The next time you're in a storm and a vicious current and have to pull the sales down, you'll love that motor as it fires up every single time. 🙂⛵

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@markdanford1910]

you guys are doing such a great job. you make a great team.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 😊

[@rodneywroten2994]

It is funny that you say how hot it is and here in the states in north Louisiana it is getting close to the end of our winter. And snows that we never get. Good luck on your awesome boat

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😁 thanks for the always support

[@chriscagle6898]

What part of Louisiana.? Jeff

[@rodneywroten2994]

@@chriscagle6898 I live about 65 miles from north central line In a little country village Mr. Jeff

[@georgebrady1060]

You guys not only solve a problem(s), but you infect us all with your smiles and positive attitude. The engine room looks great. Nice and neat and clean. Good job! Thank you soooo much for starting out our Monday on such a happy and positive note. You guys have a safe and blessed week. C ys next Monday. Hugs, George & Debby Brady

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks you so much for the always support, George and Debby😊

[@cunningiain5594]

Is it meant to be 3” all the way? 3” exhaust is something like 100% bigger in cross sectional area than 2 1/4”.

[@michaelholliday100]

They have way undersized this and will have many issues with the engine if they do not correct the situation.... See my comment above...

[@stevecobb6001]

Mondays are now THE best day of the week! What a breath of fresh air you both bring to the internet. I think many of us would be lost without your inspiration! Already looking forward to next Monday!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕

[@aniciorossitorella7794]

Please, take in account that an "old fashioned" SSB radio equipment could be very useful in case of emergency if satellite phone do not work...

[@feltonseigler7578]

Agree, even a VHF radio very important

[@markstevens1729]

Not sure if satellite phone delivers weather data (or you use the sat phone for internet..) but that used to be one of the crucial features of SSB.

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@markstevens1729 There are specific services that do exactly that. You get weather updates when way out at sea and also can send/receive texts for not too much. If you want a sat phone to chat to aunt Sally then the price goes way up.

[@48whodat]

Is it not required safety equipment. Hard to call the guy coming towards you with a cell phone. He has not thought this through yet

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@48whodat That is what VHF is for.

[@jeromeh9010]

It's extraordinary that a couple is so committed to repair Odd.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️💕

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

You can do an adaptor plug aswell mate, look up "cannister filter adaptor plug" it's an invention of my own. Call it a birthday present!

[@josepecanocano1587]

un trabajo tremendo y complejo, mucho esfuerzo, saludos desde España

[@DiscusRussell]

Hi Guys thank you so much for indroducing us to the sailing Yaba channel im so hooked .now you and them my favrourite channels

[@OddLifeCrafting]

💕💕

[@jelletierens7485]

i do to :)

[@rafaelcodina157]

cuanto trabajo, sois geniales, es muy bonito como os queda todo el barco. saludos desde Barcelona (españa)

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊

[@myuboat45]

I feel your pain.Same in our home when they change the building codes for exhaust fans in the bathrooms . .Same in my RV .When you want to replace a small item . just smile lots .yell piece of cake. Drink a coffee and leave one out for the fates lol .Really enjoying your journey. regards from Alberta Canada. with absolutely no knowledge or experience about boats. .Thank you

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😔Thanks for the support 😊

[@slimpickins3425]

My head is spinning! Love you guys!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Sorry 😬💕

[@BennyHolst.23]

Kelly is beautiful - it will be great with a brand new engine ...

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️

[@reginasimms46]

Love the music you have chosen for each segment of ur video. It’s perfect!! U guys have patience to rerun the wires. I would get frustrated and cut them all. Lol

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Glad you like it😊

[@jasonclegg6125]

I'm loving the music while you guys are working. It seems even better than it used to be. Keep it up!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️ glad you like it

[@leed3214]

you two have the patients of Angles, great job.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

☺️ 😇

[@myusername630]

Never ever said an engine is pretty but this one qualifies

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊😍

[@davidlabedz2046]

A lot of details that change with any new piece of equipment. Great work and great solutions.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊

[@MinneapolisRaven]

23:57 - Though Duca calls the exhaust system an "exhausting system" he's kind of right, it's an exhausting exhaust system. Great work guys, so fun to see you both so positive as you work through the challenges and find the right solution, solution, solution!

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

i hope all goes well and we all will see next Monday thanks for the up date and have a great week as well

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 😊

[@anthonybeck2384]

Persistence personified 👏🏻👏🏻👍👍

[@OddLifeCrafting]

😊👫

[@H4rleyBoy]

Normally I would say please don't start ripping stuff out, but you two do seem to have a clue what is needed or not, but I would have just made the holes for the path of the exhaust an inch bigger chain drilling like you did with the ply.

[@SailingWithVampires]

I can tell that you are patient with the wiring, Duca. So important and great job! Scary to go into the unknown but that is why we live!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

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[@para1324]

Looks like you have the “solution” thought out. Is there anyplace the metal and flex exhaust passes close enough to interior cabin wood that radiant heat could cause combustion, fire to the wood? You both are so determined in all your projects. 👍 I look forward to your travels around the world. I am happy you have a new engine. The installation will be very interesting. Odd Life is worth a lot of money now. I think much more than you have spent getting her sea worthy. Be safe and thank you for sharing. Respects sent from Georgia USA. Soon you will be ⛵️🏝🎉

[@OddLifeCrafting]

The metal part is not gonna touch the wood, but we are planning on protecting it from hear anyways

[@michaelalbert8474]

The exhaust has been cooled by raw water at this point. It will be warm to the touch but should never get hot.

[@para1324]

@@michaelalbert8474 I do not know why I did not remember that. Thank you Micheal for reminding me you are correct. 👍

[@thommeyer6356]

You two are approaching sainthood with your patience...you are amazing!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

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[@glennedwards1449]

Hi Duca you have your maths a little wrong a 1inch circle and a 2.25 circle does not add up to a 3.25 circle though relax you should be OK since you need a 3 inch circle. Obviously the whole point of the exhaust system is to allow it to breath out (Exhaust) the waste gases and it is all about the surface area just like if you had to breath out through too small tube. Not an engine mechanic but I also think having too much surface area to exhaust through can also be bad though I think not as much. Anyhow it is all about the surface area so a 3 inch tube has one of Pi X R squared = 7.06858 For a 1 inch that is .7854 and a 2.25 = 3.97608 or a total surface area of 4.76148 a difference of 2.3071 inch square of roughly 2/7ths or 30%. Of course I could do the maths exact but I am too lazy. This is the law of Pizza's and why shops will sell you a special offer of 2 6 inch pizzas for the same price as a 9 inch because the ingredients are actually less. However I did say you should relax because If the engineer has ok'ed it there might be a little more back pressure than ideal but the worst possible outcome is that the engine wont run. More likely you might lose a little power at top revs. Since all your modifications have been to get an extra 1/7th area and of course it is the smallest diameter that counts I would of been tempted to ask the engineer if 2.25 4/7ths of the required area is OK and tried it but a moot point now and If you have to bite the bullet and modify your 2.25 hole then at least the other work has not gone to waste. Well apart from splitting it into 2 pipes. BTW if you have a hand sander and lots of sandpaper you can polish that tank to a mirror finish it will take many hours but look much better than paint. I hope Fred's Dad makes a full recovery and is soon back on his feet and Fred can return to the boatyard.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

You are definitely right Glen. It is not the same area. To be honest we talked to a friend the works with marine engine for around 30 years and in his opinion even with 2.1/4 we wouldn’t have a problem. But we decided to add a little bit anyways as this modification was really simple and we could get the approval from the Yanmar representative. But you are definitely right we didn’t get to the area of a 3” hose. And to do that we would need to cut the hull of the boat and it would be a mess that would for sure generate rust in many places of the boat for the next couple years due to the metal dust that is impossible to contain and clean 100%. 😅

[@waynerudiger1756]

@@OddLifeCrafting Glad to hear that you have the approval from the Yanmar rep!

[@neal5186]

@@OddLifeCrafting what about all the bends? they will increase back pressure

[@myusername630]

Wow! By the way, thanks for your thinking of Fred. I joke about being Fred #2 as my name is Fred too. But in this present world finding "A" friend is hard to do. This community that Duca and Roberta have started is precious and Fred is definitely one of the pillers of this community in my humble opinion.

[@robertnixon3816]

You both can get excited about things that to others would be drudgery! Your "just get it done" attitude in infectious! Together you are amazing!👍👏👌⛵🌏

[@OddLifeCrafting]

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[@MrGazzaj]

A whole heap of fat wires together is called a wiring loom

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks, Garry

[@kranzonguam]

The fitting is always the most time consuming part! You guys are doing great! Take good care!!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks

[@HVM_fi]

I am bit scared of number of connections needed in your new exhaust design, before it was four, and now it's multiple times of that. Exhaust leaks in the boat are deadly. And don't put any other functions in the exhaust port; diesel soot + hot seawater will destroy any check valve very fast.

[@myusername630]

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do 😜

[@9k2qa]

you need to have the SSB radio for sure .... its FREE and so efficient when you are crossing oceans

[@robertfliege1884]

A 3" exhaust on a 54hp motor sounds like overkill to me. But I'm not an engineer, just some guy who spent a few years building hot rods. I do know what a pain it is to design and build exhaust systems though. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see you fire it up for the first time.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

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[@chrisophercheshire6176]

So excited for you both, safe journey from here on in.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

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[@rustybonner]

On the exhaust pipe, why didn't you just use a 3" to 2 1/4" reducer. This would increase back pressure and horse power. BTW, thank you for using Roberta respectfully in your videos. So many "couples videos" tend to exploit the woman by putting her in sexy pose's or sexy swim wear.....just for click bate. You are a real gentleman.

[@audigit]

You’re a great engineering team.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks

[@fredericforclif7953]

MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST DON'T TOUCH TO MUCH WOOD - THE EXHAUST IS GETTING VERY HOT - LOVE YOU GUY'S BE CAREFUL

[@OddLifeCrafting]

We talked about it in pinned comment. Check it out 😉😊

[@James_Innes]

@@OddLifeCrafting cant find the pinned comment, should be at the top No?

[@dabrte]

Again, great job handling a tough situation. 👍👍

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Thanks 👍

[@gammaraider]

A 3" exhaust pipe on a 50 hp (or so) engine, is completely unnecessary! I've seen 300 hp engines with smaller exhaust pipes than that. Personally, I would have recommended you kept using 2.25" inch, all the way downward from your manifold.

[@OddLifeCrafting]

Yanmar asked us to keep it 3 to keep the warranty

[@gammaraider]

@@OddLifeCrafting I see! Strange choice from Yanmar but I understand that you’d want to keep your warranty. Thanks for answering, good luck!

[@rhkavli]

This is a wet exhaust, so most of the volume is occupied by the cooling water. 3" is just about right. I have two boats with a similar setup. 60hp and 3" wet exhaust.

[@sanchezshots]

I like to see the energy you two have (there is nothing like a new engine)the give you a pease of mind Congratulation from California

[@OddLifeCrafting]

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