WE MADE IT to Grenada for Hurricane Season but our Engine DIED

The day starts well as we wake up to a beautiful view! However, while attempting to move the boat to a marina we realize our starboard engine has DIED and docking with one engine and the strong trade winds blowing is a little stressful​! We officially clear customs and are ready to explore Grenada and are excited to spend hurricane season here.
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[@nicholasjonckheer4325]

Theres a pretty big chance your crank case vent is clogged and thus causing pressure to build up in the crank case/oil pan.

[@MikeBanks2003]

You have no tensioning pulleys for the belt on the autopilot. They help by tightening the slack part of the belt, and when the direction changes, they then shift to tighten the other side. It is a simple system to rig up--simple rollers on a sliding plate..

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Mike! Hopefully we can get our hands on some materials in Grenada to rig something up

[@DirtSunrise]

So cool. We sent you a shot of us wearing our Tulas shirt right near that park/beach with the almond tree. Enjoying episodes when we get service on our drive to Ushuaia!

[@randygilmour]

All engine have some form off cylinder blow by, but usually only a small amount. To stop pressure from building up there is a pressure release valve ( a PVC ), that vents into the air intake to ensure the vapours don’t contaminate the environment. That’s a simple and cheap check before looking for other more expensive solutions. Great video as always guys. I thoroughly enjoy you work.

[@sailingviserion7067]

You guys are why we are gonna start sailing full time. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@padraicmchale]

I got curious about that Coast Guard vessel so I asked my friend Mr Google. It appears it is from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@MrMackch613]

That oil issue sounds like "blow by" which is exactly what you described. But do take a look around for any kind of vents that may be plugged or pinched hoses. I had a 210 Cummins that I took off the road because half of age but mostly because it would spew oil out and cause gaskets to fail. It wasn't until i took some parts off for another truck and found a pinched hose that caused the issue all along.

[@martyowens6020]

Looking at your Autopilot. Bandsaw tires and adjustable belts may be a possible solution. Look on Loews harbor freight, or amazon and you can find them. Adjustable belts allow you to take links out. These belts are supposed to be resistant to water, salt and harsh conditions. Good luck with engine.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Marty! We appreciate the suggestion! We’ll have to see if we can get our h d on some material here in Grenada

[@riverakers]

Living the dream through Tula’s Endless Summer!I could smell the flowers.The comment about Disneyland gives a mindset for the video.Good luck on the repairs!God bless!

[@bubbagail7450]

Sounds like the rings are worn or cylinder wall sleeve's are scared. Either way not going to be cheap. You probably already know this but you could send Cpt Rick Moore a message and he could tell you anything and everything about Grenada that might save you time and money. Good luck. on the motor.

[@christinestange4813]

Yes, Rick will know 👍

[@geraldswain3259]

Check all of the breathers are clean and clear on the engine first ,if they are get it compression tested .

[@webheadusa9377]

Sierra & Billy: taking my "huge fan" hat off and putting my "father & grandfather" hat on, and for you to glean sincerity & concern from me, I spend a lot of time reading newspapers. Stories about climate change caused by global warming and the effect warming will have upon rising sea levels , how "lax regulation, austerity, and climate change threaten to be Puerto Rico's next big crisis in water", and hearing about your upcoming projects and seeing your recent boat tour episode, it is my best recommendation to place the installation of a water maker as a very high priority. It is entirely up to you, but potable water is a necessity. Locked water outlets onshore is a real bummer. Rant over, "huge fan hat" back on. 11/23/19 Happy Thanksgiving to you, Jetty, and to everyone.:¬) Webhead USA

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much! We really do appreciate the concern especially when it comes to climate change. It definitely has moved up to the top of our list and you’ll be happy to know we have something in the works so stay tuned! Thank you so much for the support 🤗

[@patriotpioneer]

Capt. Rick Moore is Probably the best Grenada Resource on YT

[@HyperionMV]

There were two of those “cool boats” with the plumb bow close to my slip in Lauderdale and they were megayacht toy haulers! Yachts hired them to follow them with the jetskies, tenders, subs, and all the other toys a self respecting cruiser would never leave home without but don’t want messing up their boat’s beautifull lines.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Wow that’s crazy! The length people will go to never ceases to amaze us 😂

[@walterhunter4011]

High crankcase pressure will cause your oil dipstick to push out and lift the oil in oil pan. Clean the crankcase breath filter.

[@laurawelsl3332]

We are going to go to Grenada next October, now I am even more excited, it looks so breathtaking!!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It is awesome, Laura! We’ll be sad to leave. Where are you staying?!

[@joelginaldi9712]

Feel your pain on things breaking. Last weekend I had to repair our washing machine, my son’s xbox controller, and a speed sensor on my wife’s suburban! Always something!!! Keep pushing ahead...

[@bahbaa]

It looks like Grenada was worth the trouble you went through to get there. I had to laugh when Billy not only says "Because I know that I'm a slob" but he says it with a big smile. 😄 Thank you for taking us on your journey with you.

[@christinestange4813]

Ahhhhh ..... Grenada. I considered Med School there years ago ....but went to NP School in the States instead. I'm so glad you're secure there out of hurricane threat. Can't wait to see more! I've heard about the lovely floral aroma 🌸💐🌼 Nice that you'll be able to relax and enjoy the area 💦⚓⛵

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Oh yeah?! What a small world! It really is incredible! Can’t wait to show you more!

[@christinestange4813]

@@Tulasendlesssummer Me too!

[@jamielancaster01]

WOW 109,000 Subscribers🎉🎉🎉 Hey Balance image how good your 526 would look full time on this channel😉

[@plainswanderer3043]

You have best bird book for the West Indies! The first one that came out was Birds of the West Indies by "James Bond", yes, the "Real James Bond". James Bond was the Curator of Birds at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA. His book was an excellent field guide for the West Indies region. It took many years for another guide to come out. A Guide To The Birds of the West Indies by Herbert Raffaele, James Wiley, Orlando Garrido, Allan Keith and Janis Raffaele. The one you guys have is the newest one first published in 1998. That is probably my most favorite bird book of all time. I've been fortunate to have birded all of the West Indies and have used the guide you both have to I.D. birds. Ian Fleming who wrote the James Bond books that the movies came from, was visiting Jamaica many years ago. This was I think in the late 1940's he saw the book Birds of the West Indies by James Bond on a friends coffee table. He saw the name James Bond and thought that it was such a cool name, that he used that name for the character in his books! All of those West Indies Island have endemic bird species found no where else in the world. You should look for these on your visits there.

[@johnnyj9531]

Love your channel and looking forward to seeing more of Grenada! Thank you very much

[@djchazfpv2632]

You should put more commercials. We watch on TV and it feels like a tv show! You two are editing your content perfect! Such a feel good story line! Love it!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much! What a compliment! We really appreciate it 🤗

[@alejandrocandela7962]

nice starboard throttle hand bar. Haha

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Hahaha gotta love Billy’s “creativity” 😂

[@blackmesaoutdoors4863]

So many simple engineering issues could be so avoidable, like with the strap on the seat. Glad you guys made it in on the one engine and you are able to explore! Cheers from Arizona!

[@rideswithscissors]

15:50 I believe that is the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard... 'cause I looked it up!

[@brianhughes6986]

Auto pilot belt looked loose, slipping caused it to get warm, and for the pvc, and compression test guys, an easy way to tell if a cylinder is down is if it cranks unevenly befor starting, found you guys while searching about an issue on my velvet drive on my 24', remedied that, now been waiting 2 summers for my velvet/ V drive to get repaired on my 32' aint life great, enjoy your videos, facebook and instagram immensely! Sail on!

[@jeremybruch6017]

Beautiful place to be "stranded". Alittle bit of paradise for passing the endurance test.🐠

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Can’t argue with that, Jeremy! 😂

[@duanewright5993]

If you will take a dry bar of soap and rub it on the auto pilot belt really well, it will grip a lot better. It's not a fix but it will work for a day or so at a time. At least it will be a short term fix.

[@b.p.7794]

Congrats on making it. To prevent the belt from slipping you can let it run over a dry bar of soap. It will work as a short term. fix. Coat the entire inside of the belt. It works great

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Barry!! We’ll have to try that! Keep the tips coming 🤗

[@davidbyrd5065]

Check crankcase vent possible plugged sometimes a flame trap in the line might be stopped up

[@b.p.7794]

Maybe you can do a few boats reviews. From the boat yards. Apparently there are a lot of them on the hard there.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Ahhh we wish we had the time! We’ll try to squeeze a few in if we can!

[@bradleyb7210]

WOW! Grenada looks like a tropical paradise! 🌴

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It really is! Billy’s family was especially impressed when they all visited a few weeks ago! Highly recommend!

[@lucianestridge5073]

Sierra had the hiccups now that's funny. She had to drink a lot of beer to get through that storm.

[@webheadusa9377]

Yeah, but if one has to suffer hiccups, it is best to do so in exotic places! Attagirl Sierra! :¬) Webhead USA

[@diverrite]

Can't wait for the next one, my girls are loving your shirts.

[@chasf1066]

I`ve seen it before, one your crank vents or breather lines is blocked. Pressure will build up and push up the dipstick.

[@srqlisa7881]

Three words I never want to hear in the same sentence, ' engine, crank case' I hope it all worked out. At least your in Grenada for it. I can't wait to see the footage from your exploring. : ) peace

[@docholiday6421]

Nice knot ...😁🍗🥐🥞

[@snapstring3134]

Who wouldn’t want to stay in an area that smells like tropical flowers 🌸 🌸 🌸 👍

[@hotrodhog2170]

Who wouldn't want to stay in a place that has a smiling Sierra?

[@lordhydromage6614]

PASTRIES CAKE AND PIES!!!!!and ICE CREAM...hahahah sierra so cute

[@brokerhc]

Love your videos. You are a beautiful down to earth trio of sailors.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it!

[@Twelvestonestacking]

BOO!!!!! Did that cure the hiccups? Ha Go get'm 🐅 's!

[@Raul-re7sx]

love your video's...stay safe!

[@jeffreylane6098]

Geez....I think that's enough on the "needs fixing" list!! Grenada is beautiful!! Looks like a good place to be for awhile!! Best of luck on engine repairs!!

[@tedotway3368]

Yu asked a number a days ago, why I watch your UTube videos. I started watching just out of curiosity but as I watched more and more I was very impressed with how hard you both work to get the boat back to beautiful. And your dives are very interesting. Here’s to your life choices and I’m really hoping you both find exactly what it is your searching for together for ever and endless adventures. Next boat will be a around the world large?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thank you so much Ted! That means so much to hear! We’re glad you see the work we put in to live this life. It’s definitely moat always sunshine and rainbows, but certainly worth it!

[@mikesawyer9209]

Great vlog! You both seen smitten with Grenada! Love the shout out to SY Ruby Rose!

[@Sailboatstory]

You guys prolly have the engine sorted by now, but perhaps your crankcase breather/vent is clogged. If clogged pressure can't escape by the normal route so will often release up the dipstick hole instead. Just a thought. :) So cool seeing Grenada! Wow, the landscape is gorgeous. Now you have me wanting to go just so I can smell the tropical flowers. We talk a lot about making it all the way down there someday. Looking forward to seeing more of your Grenada adventures.

[@bobstienke178]

Most excellent! Thanks guys!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Bob! We appreciate it 😊

[@RLN1972]

love you guys

[@laneshaw3918]

i love your stories and trips thanks so much for sharing with us

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much Lane! We really appreciate that and thank you for tuning in 🤗

[@tomcrowe9146]

Take the oil filler cap off to ventilate engine and see if it will run that way. If it does then maybe it is something easy like pcv or clogged vent tube as others have said. Good Luck! Grenada looks awesome!!

[@chrisphinney6430]

Great video kids! Beautiful place.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Chris! It really has been gorgeous!

[@Sun-Soul]

Ha ha! Sierra, I feel your pain with the seat cushions!😜 Maybe while at home you can dye them navy blue? Cheaper than new and still looks really nice on the boat! ❤️

[@denniscollins2032]

When a diesel has oil blow by: "Diesels do not produce sufficient vacuum for a PCV system. They use only a crankcase breather which is vented to the filtered side of the intake ducting. The engine can "breathe" both in and out via the breather cap. The round black thing on the TDI valve cover is a breather cap." This is cleanable. If not your problem it is still handy to know yet another thing that can go wrong with marine engines.

[@trevhedges]

You maybe right! And definitely worth checking, I’m sorta thinking more a broken piston, Either way you are correct a huge amount of crankcase pressure, would love to hear it running! Hhhmm. I definitely don’t think it’s the rings, why all of a sudden? That’s why i think piston.. i guess we will see?

[@beeamerica5024]

Thank you Granada main great or grand which that place is you know glad you had a safe trip hope you get everything fixed and continue your journey

[@nestorportalatin427]

Love you guys love you channel

[@RiggingDoctor]

But do you really need an engine? We have been sailing on and off anchor for months! The two dates we used our motor in the past year were in early September and again last week. The rest of the time has been anchoring under sail! If you know it’s broken and don’t worry about fixing it, it can’t “break” any further 😎

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Haha very true, very true! But we’re not too sure Sierra’s parents like are all for that idea 😝

[@billsmith5042]

Sierra " ( * hic* ).... so cute.

[@robfraley4210]

Oh LOOK... You finally made it out of the 108,000 thousand 😳😱🤓 And hit 109,000 today... BTW, that “IS” a Very nice view to wake up to 😎👍✅

[@sethrowe3583]

Great episode and cant wait to see what y'all get into on Granada. I'm sure you'll get Adrenaline back in ship shape. Oh and it's cute that you have to spell out Beach so Jetty doesn't get excited...😁😂⛵

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Seth! Grenada has been great to us! As far as adrenaline goes, we definitely have our work cut out for us! P.s. Jetty has officially learned how to spell beach 😂😂

[@sethrowe3583]

To funny🤣😂🤣

[@westonbadke5434]

Damen Built Sea Axe Is the Coast Guard ship you saw. They are Utility boats or Yacht Shadow vessels.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Hmm very Interesting! Thanks for the info! Very cool stuff

[@robertlaird6746]

You guys should check out the Amazon Rain Forest and anchor your boat in an area where you get the sounds of the jungle. That would be so cool!

[@RenegadeADV]

I put a Furuno 711C in my boat over the summer, now I don't know how I ever went sailing with out it, I am driving it with a Raymarine Linear actuator.

[@Esschert]

In review of your KZbin channel, it only looks like you've been sailing for a couple years, in inland waters, day sailing, and not even an indication of an overnighter. Your comment above hints as to someone who has been sailing for sometime, so I'm a little confused. Perhaps you're just a poser, wanting to sound salty.

[@clydecessna737]

The greatest dive spot in Caribbean is in Grenada: The Bianca C!

[@scottbryant2235]

You are correct. Engine blow by - rings. Engine shot. Good luck!

[@davebuckholts]

If you can check the compression and do a leak down test that would diagnose if it's a ring problem. I'm leaning more toward too much crankcase pressure from some other reason than ring blow-by. Any smoke from exhaust? Glad you guys got there safe. Now for something completely different..... Have you guys ever been to Isla Mujeres, MX? My wife and I go twice a year. Such a lovely little island.

[@mrdave22]

thumbs up. Grenada looks great!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It is beautiful! Not a bad place to be “stuck” during hurricane season! Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@michaeltracey6397]

Love those plates, I have the same set. Sorry about those Hiccups !

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Aren’t they the best! Haha thanks, Michael! Don’t worry, they eventually went away 😂

[@sailingddcircumnavigation5931]

Nice

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much!

[@annewinning5151]

Nice hair Billy!

[@MrFurriephillips]

I had a giggle to myself when I thought to myself, “Billy must be wearing the new tropical flower flavoured lip balm/sunscreen”!

[@lydenramdhanny1595]

Port Louis Marina ya 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@talonblackman108]

That was Trinidad coast gaurd boat. The colors were red white and black. Not orange.

[@ssu123]

The craft you saw at 5:20 is venezuelan.

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

Navy white and orange is the Netherlands. They have ships in the Caribbean because Aruba and other islands are part of the Netherlands. Like someone else said below, Trinidad and Tobago have black white and red and they have coast guard vessels including one numbered 25.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Your crankcase ventilation tube might be blocked if you have one. Usually there is a little soft filter on the end or pcv valve though they are more often on gas engines.....could be rings too..exhaust restriction causing blowby...try taking the oil filler cap off and running the engine....of course you've probably already fixed it.

[@darkerbrother1]

Sorry about the engine. You can always put your Suzuki on the Cat until you can get it fixed

[@captdwilliams6253]

The coast guard boat is actually from Trinidad an Tobago it's red white an black an I was actually in the marina while y'all were there didt even realize, I was on the grey yatch at 7:53 on the right

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Oh yeah?! Man, we would have loved to say hi!

[@captdwilliams6253]

@@Tulasendlesssummer if you plan to come to Trinidad an Tobago message on on Instagram @captdanwilliams an we could link up I could show you around

[@keithcope8113]

Definately sounds like the engine crankcase breather is plugged up pull it off and clean it should fix the problem if its extremely dirty i would clean the other one as well..yall enjoy Grenada

[@scable-eq7bp]

So glad you guys made it, there was some pretty bad storms that came through. Hey guys with the new COPPA rules going into effect on KZbin in 2020 is this going to effect your channel? If KZbin deems that your channel is "KID FRIENDLY" the ad revenue is gong to be cut down to 10% or nothing, I see a lot of channels I watch are posting bulletins that they are shutting down there channels in January, no money, no videos.......

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Great question! We’re still learning about the new guidelines and will have to figure out how our channel will be affected. In the meantime we’re just gonna keep doing what we love and post the content that we think our viewers will like most 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@svvagabond]

you got go to Le Phare Blue marina on the south side. its 1/2 the price of Port Louis and amazing

[@robertjarrell5195]

Great video guys. Makes me want to right on down.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Robert! It really is crazy beautiful in Grenada!

[@chrissummers2689]

If it so equipped, check the PCV valve. Make sure it's not clogged.

[@frankd2301]

Just wait til you have to do a 15 day passage

[@commander1338]

By the time you guys got there - the hurricane season is over - I think it ends at the end of November. Oh well - at least you are there - and the rest of us are here.

[@allenwilson9656]

Their videos are about 4 months behind

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thankfully we had all that time and access to internet to get caught up with our videos! We shouldn’t be too far behind after the next few videos 🤗

[@SVImpavidus]

👍👍Ant, Cid & the Pooch crew.

[@colinboniface194]

"Don't touch my coconut bread" Hahahaha...

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Hahaha hey, it was INCREDIBLE 😂

[@BrooksTruckin]

i wish i had like a 30 min episode to watch..so sad when it goes off

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Haha we’re so glad you enjoy!!

[@hitmantackle2928]

If your belt slips a good fix is bar soup on it stops slip and sweeping

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Oh yeah? We’ll have to remember that! Thanks for the tip!

[@2sbyc]

You guys get along so well. Do you ever fight?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Ohhh yaaa! Check out our generator debate video for reference 😂

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Also, a Billy without his coffee is a Billy that nobody should have to deal with 😬

[@PapaPugs]

Everything is breaking because you brought bananas on your boat. Throw them overboard.

[@dirkdiggler1242]

No bananas!

[@hd-jf2nj]

Slipping auto pilot, bar soap from the shower wiped on the rubber contact surface might help. Works on alternator, etc belts.

[@thenarrator1984]

you can dry fish on your boat! fish jerky

[@sandbarbob1]

Both of you are in such good shape, I’m jealous...lol

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Well thank you very much!! Having a pup like Jetty who needs exercise on the daily sure does help! Thanks Jetty 😂

[@earlvickers6797]

The tall sail boat beside where you docked there in Grenada was it one of Windjammer Cruise vessels?

[@Bass2010]

First here and congrats on make it to Grenada 👍👍👍👍👍😉

[@robweiss748]

We spent a week in Grenada in 2018. Loved it. Might be our homebase someday. Have you been to the chocolate plantation yet?

[@billvandenouden7302]

Watching Rick Moore and watching you guys at Grenada MS looks like we're planning a trip to go there that place looks pretty cool people look pretty friendly how's the hotel scene there Vegas Bill peace love the videos as always

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It’s incredible! All the hotels along grand Anse look incredible! Billy’s family visited for a week and stayed at mount cinnamon and loved it!

[@billvandenouden7302]

@@Tulasendlesssummer just want to say thank you so much for the great videos you guys rock have a safe Thanksgiving great holidays and again thank you so much for all the great places you guys have traveled Vegas Bill piece

[@ericdavi1231]

So you probably already fixed the engine, but what you describe is “blow by”. All diesels have it because they have higher compression than gas engines. Some of the gasses will always slip between the piston and the cylinder. If you take the oil fill cap off while the engine is running and there is enough blow by coming out that it can pop the cap off when you just set it on top without screwing it on, then your engine is too worn out and needs a rebuild. The crank case breather is just for normal blow by.

[@frankmoore3598]

Surf, sail...... and fix broken stuff. Yep!