When Ship Happens, A complete rebuild of the bow thruster on the AMEL Super Maramu 2000

[@diggydice9041]

My step dad had a 35foot Chris-Craft cabin cruiser which I learned about fixing the rotted wooden bottom every year. On the Anacostia R. in Washington DC we spend 2-3 days to get it sea worthy for trips down the Potomac & out into the Chesapeake Bay. I was 10-11 then & there's a strange feeling when you're seeing large holes cut into the hull but the prep work to ready the hull was so hard. Had to get the the soft spots repaired & scrape the bottom so we could paint & drop her in the water >> dry docked every fall. I can't believe I'm looking at these repairs right now..... Hey, thanks for remembering 1972 for me. peace

[@SailingAquarius]

Our pleasure - as long it makes you happy 😉👍

[@SailingAquarius]

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[@schafer2684]

Just saw this one while drinking an old fashioned. Pre-covid, blues music, Ken narrating - what could be better!? Super cool.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@SuperPabster]

Great job with the step by step and getting it done! A Captain knows his ship!

[@smulismuli7976]

The Amel bowthruster is truly a James Bond stuff:)

[@peterinthegong9437]

Great video and nice rebuild job. It’s great that the NZ engineering company permitted you to enter and casually film everything. They need a special mention. Thanks for the video

[@simonhantler8062]

they usually charge twice the rate if owner watches.

[@melissachasteen4452]

Really enjoyed this video. Not at all mechanical but love to see how you guys work through things.

[@SailingAquarius]

👍

[@jbontherlt2965]

Captain Ken and Zivile. The start of your Vlogs say it all - In search of a more meaningful life. You guys have found it and those nay sayers are just jealous because they aren’t prepared make the sacrifices and to do what it takes to be where you are. Have always enjoyed all your videos and Captain Ken your technical vlogs are the best. You guys remind me of myself and my wife - fellow sailors enjoying the day and the future and doing what it takes. The storms do pass and there is always another beautiful sunset ahead. We hope you carry on and wishing you the very best. P&J currently sailing in the Med.

[@teunisbaas8888]

I am faithfully following these videos. Also noticed last week the hurtful remarks about the PATREON contributions and decided to support via PATREON. NOT because Zivile & Ken need the financial support to complete their circumnavigation but because of the quality of information & entertainment provided to me. When I read a book on my KINDLE; watch a movie on NETFLIX or AMAZON PRIME I also have to pay for the content. We were together in PORT VILA VANUATU and I know from our daily interactions how much time both Z and K dedicate to these videos; how it encroaches every aspect of their boat life. I watch a lot of sailing channels but AQUARIUS shows that not everything is perfect all the time; there are rough times; stuff breaks down and I appreciate them showing both sides of the coin. I also own an AMEL and Ken's mechanical videos, as well as advice he is always willing to give me, are very important to me. Pls keep the videos coming; fair winds and hopefully we will meet for some sushi somewhere.

[@SailingAquarius]

Vegas, San Diego, Thailand... You will always be a welcomed guest on Aquarius as well!

[@cyclomaniac9086]

Love these maintenance videos. You do an excellent job explaining the process, which give a much better understanding of what cruising "really" entails.

[@muralimuralidharan6496]

Quite surprised and proud to see an HMT machine tool in New Zealand. These were made in Bangalore. In the decades 1960 to 1990 HMT was an Indian government-owned producer of machine tools, mechanical Watches and Tractors. The corporation was considered one of the "Nine Jewels" of Indian manufacturing. Sadly the corporation tuned to dust (literally) after the decline of manufacturing in India pursuant to "Globalisation" (and the abandonment of the self-reliance model), the advent of digital/electronic watches and China becoming the factory of the world.

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Murali Muralidharan I love the HMT watch story and will get my hands on one or two next year for my collection....a Pilot and a Janata. I also saw the machine in the video.and recognised the name. Be proud!

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

The Intro/commentary was a nice change. Thank you for the DIY on the bow thruster. Never really thought about how it works.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for comment! And glad you enjoyed the DIY vids.

[@dennismacdonald2003]

Awesome video, if ever need my boat fix know who to call. You two dont complain alot, if they dont like it just leave. Best sailing on youtube

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Dennis!

[@erichyney6287]

Ken, your not complaining. Love your channel. I would put it in my top 5. I don't have a number 1 channel. Gone with the Wynns, sailing Zatora, sailing Ruby Rose. I just like watching your vlogs. You are all fun to watch.

[@SailingAquarius]

I like watching those channels also. Sailing Noah is another good Sailing Vlog.

[@jean-pierregermain6854]

Hi Ken, as you know, I had a similar problem but made worse by the separation of one of the pins inserted in the formed Delryn center shaft come loose. Destroyed the gears and cracked the casing. I disassembled and rebuilt the unit myself but had the gears cut in NZ. The case was repaired in Opua. Fair winds my friend.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yo JP, I remember your bow thruster project. I am happy to report that I will soon be ordering spare gears from Amel. Includes the entire two assemblies, gears, shaft and bearings. And the cover... All for about $750 usd..... I think that is value!!

[@brettkramer]

Amazing repair skills Ken, saved a bundle and may have prevented a catastrophic leak !!

[@SailingAquarius]

I don't think It would have happened to Aquarius, but there is no reason to take a chance!!

[@geoffreylotz3661]

True story....

[@festeringwound2653]

As a automobile mechanic i approve of this video. Good job sir

[@davidharlem6824]

A very different and fascinating vid. Gives the viewer a totally different perspective. That is what I call a creative sailing channel. Love your work!!

[@ianmcallister4375]

Auckland New Zealand is the correct spelling. I love your videos and follow your adventures with great envy. Best wishes from New Zealand.

[@andrevanheerden4936]

You did a good job there with the bow thruster. Thank you guys from NZ for helping so friendly.

[@xtransam9970]

Great job well done

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the visit

[@billhanna8838]

Great vid , always wanted to have a look at the innings of one of those drop down BFs . I was bringing my 32 foot cat up & got to lampposts from the electricity dept. to put on the lifting trolly , you wouldn't want to no ONE was full of boarrer & snapped in half , but a hole in the hull , Ha things happen , Good thing you were in NZ for the work. fair winds.

[@SailingAquarius]

New Zealand was awesome, so many good workers, and nice people in general.....

[@fxmd932]

Great video and nice tech video, congratulations

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianeswift]

Such a glamorous marine mechanic!

[@SailingAquarius]

O, don't make me blush!

[@Hogonit]

Great video, as always. Ya'll are doing a fantastic job and keep getting better. Thanks

[@tbonemc2118]

A masterful video. I never ever wanted to know anything about the inner workings of an Amel BT but I watched it to the end. What you did was beyond general knowledge so I guess you did some studying including a drawing. Now you have me intrigued to find out the inner workings of the type using a tunnel through the hull. Damn you. I didn't notice your terrible music either and I'm not going to re watch it to check.

[@dbriggs1689]

Great job on the repairs. I also enjoyed the beginning about the complaining that was too funny 🤣

[@deibertmichael]

Saved yourself 5 Grand! Well done!

[@SailingAquarius]

Nah, would have been much less. But, I did save a fair amount. Still workin' great... Currently in Indonesia. Fair Winds!!

[@mosca3289]

The funniest voiceover! Also, bonus points for use of music to comic effect. You guys are top 👍🏻

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks C Mosca!

[@lemoh2006]

Great video

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@doo262]

Much better! It's all in the presentation. LOL

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

What a HUGE drill for some tiny holes !

[@SailingAquarius]

Bigger is BETTER! At least when it comes to drills, it is.

[@stevenholton438]

The cutest blister I ever did see! Awww what a melting moment!

[@billfournier6114]

Great video! Excellent step by step narration. Thanks for sharing.

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Sweet good luck on your travels

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Cliff! Fair Winds!

[@jacksbackable]

First time I've seen a retractable thruster, I was wondering why no gear oil before I read your text. There's hydroscopic outboard gearcase oil that would be perfect for it, absorbs upto 20% of its volume in water. Plastic propeller shaft was also a surprise, but a good idea (less corrosion) just not durable where the seal runs. Interesting to see thanks.

[@SailingAquarius]

Another cool thing, I believe the gears are bronze, so they don't rust either. (could be wrong on the bronze) Just the bearings and the shaft can rust. Amel must have some very good material engineers!

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

I have owned 3 Boats, one was a 36 foot sailboat...and YEA People will just have to take the good with the Bad, Because you will ALWAYS Have Both

[@SailingAquarius]

Agree!!

[@MrGreeny1911]

A second seal that's loaded when the thruster goes down would be Very easy to install at manufacture and redundancy at that point would have kept the rumored sunk boat from sinking. You'd have a positive seal keeping water out in both directions of shaft travel.

[@sausage5849]

Way to go Ken, great job! Here in Aussie you'd need 5 different types of safety forms submitted before you could enter an engineering workshop these days. Crazy eh?!

[@SailingAquarius]

All places have different rules, and when I had a real job I was in many machine shops. I thought that EPT provided a safe and effecient work space for the workers, and was impressed with their speed in completing tasks. But, what I was most impressed with, was how meticulous they were about the small details! Great guys!

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Sausage I heard the pluggers on the workshop floor and thought....not many places you could get away with that anymore!

[@philthefarrier9469]

Did you pack the inside of the bearings with grease?

[@SailingAquarius]

They were packed with grease before they left the factory.

[@peteredwards338]

@@SailingAquarius I think you should have used more grease!

[@patriciamunoz5604]

Thank you sow much for your info me and my husbind want to buy and sail six months out off the year, thats why all the questions, thanks and love your channel.

[@SailingAquarius]

Not a problem! If you have any more questions, let me know.

[@steveburton5825]

Great job Ken. Other than your tour, this is one of the best videos yet. You should post a link on the Amel Facebook and Amel Owner's Forum. I've seen written descriptions of this for years but never understood much of it until your video. This will help me with mine when I get it this fall. I quite like these technical videos... keep them coming!

[@steveburton5825]

Well... your Lithium one was excellent too!

[@simonhantler8062]

was that a truck trailer under the yellow cat that dropped.

[@SailingAquarius]

Looked like a few of the blocks placed between the truck and the boat popped out of place.

[@tomwilliams8675]

You did an excellent job on this. Jobs like this are always easier when you have help from people with bigger "toys" than you have hanging around 😉 That was a good looking machine shop! I must have missed an episode I didn't know you were out of the water now. Your maintenance videos are excellent. If you need some help let me know.

[@SailingAquarius]

I always like to know how to do everything, but when someone has the right toys, sometimes better to let them do it.

[@mschrodter]

What a great video, probably your best, loved the intro!!!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks.... enjoyed making this one!

[@bjarnieinarsson3472]

I like this kind of vid.. nice workmanship..

[@kulanisegawa1447]

While I was in my auto tech program I attended a Permatex workshop. They said when using thread lock, do not touch tip to metal. Correct way is to drop it on. It extends shelf life.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks, I do appreciate tips like this for me, and the readers of the comments!

[@dahveed284]

Interesting! I was wondering how a bow thruster worked on a monohull. Now I know. Thx

[@Champsvisions3d]

nice job

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@Adofri-Sailing]

Your channel just came across on my recommended list, glad it did! Subscribed . . . . Now I have to watch from the start 😁⛵⚓

[@SailingAquarius]

I do hope you enjoy them... Cheers

[@Barbreck1]

The greatest of life's pleasures is in overcoming life's challenges. Good job! I was curious however as to why Amel didn't build this with a stainless steel shaft!

[@SailingAquarius]

Probably because it's not supposed to be soaked in salt water, just swimmin' in 90 weight. But, unfortunately for me, I had some ingress from the sea. But. I still think the Amel SM is the BEST engineered blue water boat out there!

[@Barbreck1]

@@SailingAquarius My concern would be the sharp torque and, as you pointed out, the seal burrowing into the nylon. StSt would endure that so much more... but I guess the nylon shaft works so why change it?! Definitely agree the Amel SM is a great boat.

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Fantastic video....I loved the intro, I had a good laugh. Yer funny! I've never seen a yacht bow thruster apart before so the rest of the video was really informative and interesting and well worth the watching. A great rebuild saving muchismo dollars. I've often wondered if it would be possible to remove and refit the bow thruster unit at anchor without hauling out, if in an out of the way place without haul out facilities. Now at least I can give it some thought. HMT machines...Hindustani Machine Tool company made solid affordable mechanical watches for years as a result of an interrsting story worth the reading of. The music describes my life a little at the moment so was also a source of some humour. Thanks a bunch for a great learning experience.and a fantastic video....well done, guys. I hope the tea burn has healed well. Much appreciated. Looking forward to the next one.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@SailingAquarius]

Answer for - I've often wondered if it would be possible to remove and refit the bow thruster unit at anchor without hauling out, if in an out of the way place without haul out facilities. Now at least I can give it some thought. Yes, you can do it on a Super Maramu. There is a special tool, basically a rope with a wood plug, just to drop the Bow Thruster in a marina or at anchor. You can do a total rebuild on the bow thruster without being on the hard....

[@mig4068]

The most satisfying fixes are those you can manage on your own

[@mmanut]

Best how to video I've watched in a long time‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Vinny!

[@HandyC]

No shims to set the backlash on the two gears???

[@danielculpepper8772]

Well done!! I love the hands on videos. Thoroughly enjoyed, thanks!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Daniel!!

[@nobody46820]

Any particular reason not to fill the gearbox with oil?

[@SailingAquarius]

If you watch the vid, it does say that I filled the gearbox with 90 weight 2 days before, and watched for leaks. But that is not on video, and just in text on the screen.

[@SailingAquarius]

1/3 l of 90 weight. I put in a little more, but that's the requirement.

[@nobody46820]

@@SailingAquarius Was that where the shaft was or where the gears are?

[@Blackford86]

Those guys got all the machine’s 👍

[@sicchuckie]

Likes are easy, that bow thruster looked like some hard ship. Don’t want that to leak!

[@SailingAquarius]

The bow thruster was easy. Making a nice dinner, well, that's difficult!

[@petertorrey236]

Don't worry about complaining...anybody with any empathy realizes that whatever advantages or disadvantages you may have....EVERYBODY has their problems and venting them is good for the soul...plus..it makes your vlog REAL. As I am in the process of boat buying and deciding, I feel your situations at my core. I am totally stressed out..and I am totally fortunate. I hope you continue sailing and vlogging as I hope to meet you on the beautiful ocean. Btw..Ken..I see you hoop a bit..as do I. We will have to take it to the court...lol. Sail on Ken and Z ! . Btw, Amel is on my list as is Discovery, HR and Outremer..yea I've been a little seduced by the 51...as I said tough but fortunate decisions. Not that I'm complaining !! Lol.

[@SailingAquarius]

OK Vegas in 2.5 months! You're on. 1 on 1 to 15 .... by 1's, not 1s and 2s. :)

[@petertorrey236]

@@SailingAquarius Anybody that plays ball can tell if someone has skill just by their stroke. One of your episodes had you shooting a bit..so..I know you can play. HOWEVER...you're in way over your head..lol. Challenge..ACCEPTED ! I hope you're not a sore loser. Lol. I love hoop and have the over confidence to prove it. Too funny ...I'm pretty sure we are quite similar human beings !

[@SailingAquarius]

Nope, not a sore looser. I have played with some pro's in Lithuania, and I didn't come close to winning, but it was fun!! :) Where do you live?

[@petertorrey236]

@@SailingAquarius Charleston SC. From out side of Philly, Bryn Mawr...near Villanova. My step brother lives in Vegas, btw.

[@SailingAquarius]

If you have plans to visit Vegas at the end of Nov, I am up for some ball!

[@rogermace4516]

Nice job on the bow thruster Ken not to mention another Great Vid ........... Keep Safe

[@PrivateUsername]

Maybe it was the angle of the video or something, but it sure looked like the seal was installed backwards. You checked that it was facing the correct way, yeah? They are directional.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, I did check that the seal was correctly installed.

[@brianwestmoreland9852]

Informative, a part of owning a boat often overlooked, i.e., you can do it yourself. Videos like this make owning a boat just more like burning $100 bills vs 10x's that. Self sufficiency on the hard comes can help in spades during the inevitable moments of looming disaster at sea! Great lesson!

[@SailingAquarius]

Actually the Amel SM is pretty cheap to maintain. Brand new parts to completely rebuild the lower end of the bow thruster is $750. All the parts. If you have the parts in your spares, you could do this job in 3 hours.. We will have the spares on the boat from now on.

[@svZia-Switch51]

Nice job!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks and Fair Winds

[@jeffc6038]

What was very informative i learn a lot thanks for sharing

[@SailingAquarius]

TANKS!

[@twoeagledrones]

Excellent!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Daniel!

[@DiegoSanchez-yn5kb]

Where do the bearings get their lubrication from..?

[@SailingAquarius]

90 weight oil 1/3 liter

[@fredbest1980]

ever see the green sunset?

[@SailingAquarius]

I spent 29 years in San Diego, and saw many "green flash" sunsets. We have also seen many green flashes while sailing through the Pacific. Cheers!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good vid ya'll, great job Ken.

[@sammyhudson7274]

Those complaining about your complaining need to stop complaining. Love the videos.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks! Appreciate the nice comment!

[@dwightwheeler6806]

nice job, it looks like a good rebuild

[@mboyer68]

That bow thruster is mature technology, the bolt coming loose inside shouldn't happen. That one large shaft with the pinion gear on it...was that a nylon shaft? Or hdpe maybe since nylon is hydroscopic? There should be a crush washer or you have to precisely shim that gear set to have the correct gear lash, aka distance between the two gears. Waterproof grease? I'm pretty sure all grease is waterproof..and any grease that gets water mixed I'm will turn milky. A good trick is to smear grease all inside that housing before you button it up, then add the gear lube through those little screws that were covered with fiberglass or whatever you said was covering them...which you forgot to do! Edit: oh...you can add gear oil from the top..very good. I should've known you wouldn't have forgotten..you're doing real good work there skipper!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Master!

[@PaulusPHM]

Aquarius rules the waves

[@karyhansen5082]

great DIY vid! I wanted to subscribe all over again : ). I use corrosion X a lot around my home.

[@SailingAquarius]

Corrosion X is good! Find a friend, and convince them to subscribe for you.... :) Thanks for subing!

[@JeffErdmann]

I sold an Amel Super Maramu that sunk in the BVI due to the bow thruster getting caught on the painter to a morning ball. I'm guessing it was the one you referenced...

[@christianjiancc]

Clever video good job.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!!

[@larrimos]

I hope Miss Zivile is okay. That burn looked pretty bad. Additionally, I hope she is okay otherwise. It must be incredibly difficult to put so much time and effort into an endeavour you are obviously passionate about to then witness others trying to belittle, or unfairly critique all your hard work. I for one think you both do a fantastic job, and you are a great team. Hang in there.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank YOU Larrimo!

[@deibertmichael]

Catamaran Nahoa is sailing the area. Hope you meet them. Fun people.

[@SailingAquarius]

I think Nahoa is North of us a bit, and yes, it would be cool to meet them at some point. They make excellent vids!

[@mboyer68]

Do you know why the bow thruster creates bubbles? Water will boil at room temp if the pressure is low enough. The pressure on the back side of the prop blades is so low that the water "boils" at ambient temp and releases bubbles! Isn't that crazy??

[@SailingAquarius]

You should be Master Bee, not Mister Bee! That is crazy.. But just as crazy as the pressure difference on a wing creating the lift to lift an aircraft into the air... Fair Winds!

[@patriciamunoz5604]

Where wereyou when that hapend? And how much did it cost to fix it, includind taking the boat out of the water.

[@SailingAquarius]

I didn't take the boat out of the water for the bow thruster. I used the bow thruster during the haul out, and I only dropped the bow thruster to change the oil. Ends up, there was no oil left.. But, to answer your question. About $20 each for the 3 Bearings - $60. Plus let say $200 for the composite shaft (this was left as a spare on Aquarius from the previous owner, so I don't know the real price). About $15 for o-ring and seal. About $40 in stuff like sealers, fillers etc. Plus about $100 for the engineering guys. So, a bit over $400. But, I am also going to buy from Amel a complete rebuild kit, about $700 to carry as a spare, which includes new gears, composite shaft, bearings, and cap.. If something ever goes wrong with the lower end of the bow thruster, I should be able to fix it almost anywhere. I think the haul out/in at Port Whangarei was about $600. There is a fee per day on the hard, $25 or so... But, if you want exact numbers, you can get from the website for Port Whangarei Marine...

[@crickettgreen2670]

Just a little note about Loctite if you ever want to get the piece apart again don't use red, use blue.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the note... But, I believe the part will come off again, but I am hoping that it will not have to be removed, ever!

[@DisabilityPCTech]

Props to you!

[@bradbusch9585]

Good job live and learn

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Brad and Fair Winds

[@seanmays7551]

Just a question, did you pack the bearings with grease prior to dropping them in? Or is it filled with gear oil?

[@SailingAquarius]

Both, bearings packed with grease, and 90 weight in the cavity.

[@nffremote]

What a great video, congratulations.

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

Don’t you have to fill the gear assembly with gear oil ?

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, and it was full with 0.333 lt of 90 weight. It's written in the text in the video.

[@johnrichard6802]

I'm seriously impressed that you got that gizmo back together! A daunting undertaking to do that rebuild. Also, how do you find background music for your episodes?

[@SailingAquarius]

It ain't rocket science.

[@SailingAquarius]

www.epidemicsound.com

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice work... Btw... that catamaran fail... what a huge kick in the ballsack that must have been... YAIKS!

[@SailingAquarius]

I think they were coming out because another boats mooring failed, and hit them causing some minor damage, then this.... Yeah, he has a right to complain in my book!

[@mayflowerlash11]

Amel design and make excellent boats. But. I fail to see the advantage of a bow thruster that is lowered and raised. On the other hand I can see the disadvantages. ie complexity, risk of leaks. SV Delos removed their bow thruster for repair and it fell almost injuring a person (Blue from memory). A better safer alternative would be to have the thruster permanently fix in a through hole , and cover the holes with folding covers which stream line the hull when thrusters are not in use. I'm open to other pros and cons I have not thought of. I'm glad you got the leak fixed.

[@SailingAquarius]

Actually the bow thruster design is a good one from my perspective. 1) can be removed and rebuilt without hauling the boat out of the water. 2) Brake away prop so the motor or gears are not harmed if you hit something. 3) protected and out of the water when underway. Delos had bad communication between the person in the boat, and the person under the boat. I am sure that Brian would agree with that. Note that Z and I were waring our head sets so we could talk to each other when taking the bow thruster down, and installing the bow thruster. I am very happy with the design..

[@mayflowerlash11]

@@SailingAquarius Thanks for the reply. I see your point.

[@sirroberttaylor9969]

DiDn't I tell you all you need is a really good deckhand to handle the ctap like that. and play some blues for you.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Sir Robert Taylor... Yes, I remember your previous comment! We might take on a crew to cross the Indian. :)

[@cptobvious8428]

I would be complaining too if my yacht was so big I needed a bow thruster to dock lol

[@SailingAquarius]

Who's complaining? Fair Winds

[@daedster1]

Awesome vid great watching, heck I'm an expat kiwi, had trouble understanding some of the lingo!

[@tomharrell1954]

Holy ship!

[@anthonyjay429]

It may not have been ramed full of greas when you took it apart but???

[@SailingAquarius]

The bow thruster is full of 90 weight oil.

[@jonessmith2068]

Buy a boat they said, it would be FUN!!! This is why some people refer to yachting as boat repairs in exotic places...ah Yachting the only way to see the world lol.

[@nassernacer7741]

you are my heroe

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks, I think!

[@jellybean7253]

Hi guys. This is the first video I have watched of yours. I sub'd. I do have a question though. And, no flames here. I certainly don't have your skills or knowledge, but, shouldn't your popup at 5:57 read "coarse", not "course?" I am not the grammer police, but, with a grandmother and sister that are English teachers, I just thought I'd ask. Cheers and have a great trip!

[@SailingAquarius]

Am an engineer, and we engineers only see numbers... Sorry :) BTW Thanks for subbing, and hope you stick around! Fair winds.

[@markkinnard796]

Sir, don't worry about complaining. From what I can tell from KZbin videos, sailing sucks. I think my obsession with getting a boat has been crushed and I'm glad.

[@SailingAquarius]

Some KZbinrs over glorify it, and some make it out to be complicated. It's neither, just a different way of life. But, most of the time.... it beats working at the same desk every day.

[@markkinnard796]

@@SailingAquarius I'm 60 yrs old and been tortured as a plant engineer. When it's over, I don't want to ever again have to search the world for parts and information. It's hard enough in the US, I tip my hat to your projects out on the frontier! That last episode where you were being dripped on, did it for me. Also that burn on your wife, I felt sad for her. My complaining would be an order of magnitude more than what you do. Great music by the way.

[@sspeedguy100]

why di you not clean those poor gears??!! 18:00 OMG they are filthy.... Damn..

[@SailingAquarius]

Paul - The gears were cleaned, but you are probably seeing some of the grease that I put on after they were cleaned. Sometimes it looks like they are dirty, or greasy. But, thank you for watching anyway!

[@SailingAquarius]

And one more thing...notice at 19:27 how I am holding the gear set. It's because they are FILTHY with grease when I put it together. I was trying to not get that FILTHY grease on my hands. But, I would like you to know, gears like to be FILTHY with grease. If you run an engine without being filthy with oil inside, it just doesn't last very long. Cheers!

[@patriciamunoz5604]

Ho! And how many days did it took you?

[@SailingAquarius]

I was working on several things during this time, and the video was shot over a week. But, few hours here, few hours there... Sometimes things need to dry... Also, after it was together, and added the 90 weight, I just left it for a few days to see if it would leak again...

[@patriciamunoz5604]

How much did it cost for taking the yacth out off the water and back + the prope reconstruction?????

[@cortneysimpson]

I am just concerned for the angle.of your little toe on your left foot?? Good video. An Amel is in my future...