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Hello, Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! Yes, it’s best to run the motor for a bit to ensure it reaches operating temperature and the Thermostat opens up.. I didn’t show it in the video but I did run several containers of eco friendly Antifreeze through the motor prior to actually filming it, so I was confident the motor reached a safe operating temp. In addition to ensure that Antifreeze was in the engine block at about 6:50 into the video I filmed myself I opening a small drain that is tapped directly into the block and saw the antifreeze come out of it. That gave me peace of mind. If you plan to use a process similar to what I show in the video, I should think that filling the 5 gallon bucket twice to 3 times with water and circulating that through the engine prior to introducing the Antifreeze would be the best way to proceed. Of course, I am not a licensed marine diesel mechanic. Just a fellow sailor that happens to be mechanically inclined. Hope you find my long winded response to be helpful!!

@@Sv_SeaDuctress Welcome!!!

Hello and Thanks for watching!!! She does not have such a mount currently but I am sure I could install one…. Not sure where you are from but there is a guy at the Marina selling the same boat as mine but about 2 years older.. it’s a 1980 Island Trader.. he is asking about $14k last time I spoke with him.. but he is open to negotiating I think..

Thanks for the info, I am in Buffalo, NY. Still have my lil 23 footer, going to get another year under my belt before buying

@Sv_SeaDuctress Welcome!! Sounds like you have a good plan in place!! Wishing you Fair Winds & a Following Sea!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Thanks & much appreciated Jim!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello, Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! Gotta love there Leaky Teakys as they are referred to!! I absolutely love my Island Trader!! I will have to bring up some pics of a 1973 Seawolf and check it out in Sailboat Data.com.. Have you done a boat tour video?

Hello, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! Much Appreciated!! Thats good news that u have had it for 5years!! I feel very confident in selecting the Rocna Vulcan…Yes the video is coming up on its 2nd Birthday in a few months…. Please feel free to watch any of the other videos you find interesting and of course please subscribe if you have not already done so!! Wishing you Fair Winds & Following Seas 🌊 !! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello, Thanks for watching and for sending a question.. I bought the ACCO Grade 43 (G4) Domestic High Test 3/8” chain. Hope that helps..

Hello, thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! Congrats and that’s terrific!! Similar roots indeed!! I absolutely love my Island Trader 38!! Not sure if you are aware but there are a few FB groups you may want to join called “Leaky Teaky Yacht Club” & “Friends of the Magellan 36 & Island Trader 37”. The admin put together a very comprehensive post on how to decode your HID # that may apply to your 41.

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Doh! I shoulda mentioned I'd been seeing ya post in the L.T FB, hah, I'm there as SV Nanu Nanu :)

@textickulartrauma8287 Sweet!! I will check u out on FB in the LT group!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment Bro!! Oh yeah there is a lot to learn and work on!!! Many more DIY videos yet to come!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

@@finnerutavdet Hello, Thanks much for watching and leaving a comment!!! Nice that yours came with a wrench for the Packing Shaft Nut!! Yeah Old and slacky is of no use…. Well awesome that you were able to adjust it! Happy to know that the video answered some of your questions!!!

Hello and Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! Agreed!!! I didn’t even think to try one.. Those spammer wrenches I got from Menards seemed like they would be kinda versatile.

Hello and Thanks for leaving a comment!!! Yes, she was on the hard when I replaced the stuffing box packing. I had previously thought about trying to do it while she was in the water. I watched a few videos of people that did, but they had much easier access to their boat’s stuffing box. In the end I am happy that I waited til she was on the hard since it was my 1st time. Now that I know what to expect, I am very confident that I could do it while she was in the water if necessary. Hope that helps!!

It is doable in the water if you have easy-ish access because when you pull the old stuffing out, plenty of water will come in. So it's essential you have everything prepared (new stuffing already cut to length, bilge pump is on, etc.) and then it's not a problem. As long as it all goes well, otherwise it *is* a problem :D In general though this kind of thing is best done out of the water, for everyone's peace of mind :D

Agreed and well put!!!!

@@gfimadcat Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! It was definitely some boat yoga!! Easy access is nice for sure!!! Thanks for the suggestion!! Will do!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello and Thanks for watching & leaving a comment!! Life is amazing!!! Happy for every day I get to enjoy!!! Hope all is well with you too!!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello 👋 Thanks much for watching & leaving a comment!!! I sincerely appreciate you imparting some wisdom on someone still so green as myself!! Sure did make a small dent in my wallet!!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment…!! I used a cell to record the video…. I just rewatched that episode and I can see what you mean! I filmed the video during the day and there was natural light coming into the head which I figured would help! I can see there is certainly room for improving the video quality! I will take your comment into account on future videos!! I appreciate the constructive feedback!! Please take a moment to subscribe if you haven’t done so already.. Your support is much appreciated! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello, Happy Friday!! Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! It’s greatly appreciated!! Thanks!! I try to do a good job!! Please subscribe if you haven’t already…. I plan on uploading many more videos.. Wishing you Fair Winds & Following Sea’s 🌊 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello and Happy Day!! Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! She is a beauty for sure!!! I feel super lucky to have found her!!! Sounds like a terrific plan!! Hopefully retirement is not too far away for you!! They are out there! I see one come up for sale every now and then!! There is a Facebook group called “Friends of the Magellan 36/37 Island Trader 37/38.. wishing you good luck with your search… 😊😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks yes retirement is only a year away so all is good . I’m am very interested in the your next video about repowering your boat. I’m thinking electric motor. 😁😁🇬🇧😘🙏

Sweet!!! My retirement is close at hand too!! I looked into a 30ho liquid cooled electric yacht motor for about $9k but the battery bank is where it seemed to get expensive… I also looked into a new Beta Marine 35hp Diesel for about 15k…. To be honest I would lo go Electric but I have to set the repower project aside in lieu of other more pressing boat projects. But please stay tuned… a new motor will be coming at some point.. Wishing you fair winds and following sea 🌊… 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

She is a beauty for sure!!! Thanks much and will do!! In episode 3 I do a Boat tour video. If you haven’t already checked it out please do. Wishing you Fair Winds & Following Seas!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello 👋 thanks so much for watching the video and for leaving a comment!! I have a 1982 Island Trader 38’ Ketch Rig… She displaces about 26,400 lbs.. I did some research & 300 feet seemed to be the magic number. I went with 3/8 instead of 5/16 for the increased the weight which would help more when at anchor.. a bit after I had bought the chain, I started to think about the extra weight and if it might push my bow down.. i’m pretty confident my chain locker will handle it, but just in case it doesn’t &/or it pushes the bow down too much I can always trim some of the chain off.

Hello 👋 Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! Wow that’s too kool!!! Love the name of your boat!! Is she still at Bay Harbor Marina?? It is a good place to do boat work and I have met alot of good people there too!! I haven’t been around when the Cottonwood seeds were a problem but I know what u mean… Yikes!! If you get a chance with Episode #26 Old Wooden Schooner in the Boneyard.. that boat Coaster II is at Bay Harbor Marina and it had an interesting history!!.. Hope you have a terrific day!!

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks She is over on the west side of Michigan now. I am taking her to FL. had her @ Chicago but ran into some issues. (Mississippi historic low water level, lock closure etc.) So I came back to MI. for winter. Just going to have her moved on a trailer. They are picking her up end of the month. The cotton wood seeds were in full effect when I was doing the epoxy & bottom paint work on the leeward side of the building. Billions of them floating in the air and falling out around the boats. I think I know the boat your talking about but I'll check it out. I'm friends with the people that have the sister ship to yours there in bay city and they told me about it.

@Scottsyearbook sounds like you have a good plan… Yikes!!! Trying to do some epoxy work with an about a million of those things floating in the air would be quite a challenge!!! a few weeks ago I went with a friend to visit a family member of theirs.. the family member owns a 1998 Hunter 376 and they keep it at the Garrison Bight Mooring field off Key West.. they said $400/ month.. just an fyi for you.. so you know Sean & Nita.. they a good people!!! Wish you fair winds and following sea’s 🌊 down in Florida and wherever your travels take u!!! I am planning to head that way myself sometime soon.. then Bahamas, Caribbean, etc….

Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!! I welcomed the road trip and loved checking out the store!!

Thanks much for watching, leaving a comment and subscribing!!!! I ended up buying a GoPro Hero 10 so hopefully the video will be better!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello! I bought a few gallons… there will be some waste unless you are able to capture what comes out the exhaust . Plus I used some to winterize my electric flush head and I Poured some in the sink at my head and the sink in my galley… I imagine you can return any unopened bottles. Hope that helps.. 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Thank you!

@oneSneakyBanana Welcome!!! If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to my channel…. Thank You

Hello…. Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment! She is a definitely a beauty! If you haven’t already, please take a moment to subscribe. Many more videos yet to come. It would be very much appreciated!! 🙂

Right On!!! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks is there a way I could e-mail you? I have very similar boat made in Taiwan...there is a pdf you will love...an old sales brochure of that boat plus some data...

Hello Joe, Thanks for watching and Thanks for leaving a comment!! It came with the boat actually.. but it’s a Chilton Marine manual I just found it on Amazon for $258.56 .. search using “Yanmar Inboards 1975-98 Repair Manual. It should come up on Amazon for you! It’s a great manual!! I Hope that helps!! Also can you please give the Video a Thumbs up & Subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already done so. It would be much appreciated!!!

Hello 👋 Thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment!!! Please take a moment to subscribe if you haven’t already done so… I hear they don’t point well into the wind and yes light air performance is not good! I am still basically a newbie and I I haven’t really sailed her that much.. on a solo trip from Bay City to East Tawas I motor sailed here there and back in about 10 knot winds.. She certainly wasn’t built for speed. But she is still honestly Bad Ass!!! 😎!!! There is a Facebook group called “Friends of the Island Trader 37 & Magellan 36”. There are fellow sailors in the group with substantially more experience under their belt than me..

Great question!!! Sorry I do not know the cross sectional dimensions… I do have a good resource for you though… If you are on Facebook there is a group called “Friends of the Island Trader 37 and Magellan 36”… I would most definitely recommend joining the group!! I have seen several posts related to replacing masts on our boats.. It has been a terrific resource for me…

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks Can I ask a favor for you to measure it. It should be something like 7 1/2" X 5 1/2" or perhaps 8" X 6". Just use a ruler. thank you.

I would be happy too!! I will be out at the boat in a few days and I will take a measurement…

The stuffing box “packing” for my setup is flax infused square packing cord… I loosen a jam nut that’s holds a compression sleeve in place.. the compression sleeve is what creates some pressure on the packing cord iwhich in turn creates a seal on the prop shaft… There are three main components to my setup which is considered a traditional stuffing box: the stuffing box body, the compression sleeve, and a jam nut that locks the compression sleeve in place. You may be better keeping the drip less seal setup u have… I think to replace the dripless seal you may have to slide the prop shaft out a bit… Have you watched any videos on replacing a dripless seal or convert from dripless back to the traditional setup??? I can check the diameter of my prop shaft and let you know

Thanks much for watching and the question. Unfortunately I don’t have a dripless stuffing box seal…. Mine uses the packing cord which I believe is 1/4 inch….

Congrats and Right On!!!!! I just subscribed to your channel.. hope you will do a boat tour of her!! Definitely a beautiful boat!!! 😎⛵️🥢🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello, Happy Saturday!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to send a question!! I am still very new to sailing so it’s hard for me to give you good review. I have seen this written about them.. Island Traders are known for their seaworthy nature, strength and comfort. This heavy displacement Bluewater sailing vessel was built for crossing oceans. Since she is a Ketch Rig she is easier to Solo Sail. Overall, I know she will be slow and not point into the wind very well…. But she was not built for speed.. she is built for comfort especially in somewhat heavy Seas 🌊 … overall she is definitely a Beautiful Boat. In episode #3 I Do a boat tour video…. I hope that helps.. Thanks again and please subscribe if you have not already.. Take care..

Hey Bro!! Right On!! As always thanks much for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!! Agreed that Rocna is gonna be very reliable!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙

Hello!! Thanks much for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!! Congrats on your recent Boat purchase!! That’s awesome!! What did you buy?? Well please subscribe if you haven’t already.. looking forward to uploading many more videos as my plan continues to take shape!! I am happy to learn more about your journey as well!! Wishing You Fair Winds and Following Seas! 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks I bought a Dutch built 1971 Contest 33. I plan on learning to sail her on Lake Michigan, then hopefully to points south eventually. I am subscribed and interested in all of your boat work. How far from Chicago is your ketch?

That’s awesome!!! The Dutch built some really seaworthy boats!!! A buddy of mine was interested in one of the same sailboats.. he told me about how well they were built!! Sounds like you have a good plan!!

Hello, thanks much for watching and for leaving a comment. Please take a moment and subscribe if are interested 🙂. If it’s what I am pretty sure you are referring to, It’s the starting shaft sprocket and chain.. I have never tried but I should be able to put a handle on the T shaped thing coming off the top sprocket and use a crank handle to manually start the motor.. hope that helps explain.. I just snapped a pic from a 2QM20 from my Chiltons manual. The pic i have shows a Staring shaft on the 2QM20.. I tried to attach it to this response but no option to do so..I can add it to my instagram account if it helps?!

Also did you buy a new shaft? I bought the same rebuild kit from Steve

Awesome!! I am glad you did!! I really liked doing business with Steve!! He was very responsive!!! Yes I bought a new shaft. The old shaft was scored. Hope you find both episodes #6 and #7 helpful.

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks where did you find the shaft for sale?

I checked and can’t find the receipt. It may be on my boat.. I really think I bought it from Steve. I would check with him 1st. If he doesn’t sell that part he may have a good lead on where you can buy one. If I didn’t buy it from Steve or eBay I would have bought it from a place called Longitude Marine in St. Clair Shores, MI.. website is - www.longitudemarine.com Tel# is 866- 427-4831.. In my experience they were a little expensive on other parts I bought and later realized I could get a better deal on elsewhere.. I may have bought it off eBay… if I find the receipt I will let you know.. Sorry!! I should have noted that info in the video

Thanks much for watching & thanks for the comment Bro!!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙

Thanks for watching and for the comment!! Agreed Fat Cat is a Beautiful boat.. ⛵️

She has a really interesting history!! The owner saw my video and he said he would let me do a Boat Tour video at some point when he starts working in her.. I would love to see how she looks more close up, above and below deck!! Hopefully, that will happen sometime early next season…. If you have a chance check out the video on the Tug Boat!! That thing is bad ass!! Especially since it was built in 1891!! 😳

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks yeah cool looking forward to seeing the vid on the schooner. I’ll check out the tug too.

Awesome!!Thanks!! A descendant of the original owner saw the video.. and left a few comments!! said he was gonna try to buy the tug so he could get it back in the family…

Thanks much for watching and thanks for leaving a comment!!!! Thanks for the information!!! I had no clue what they were called…. Very kool!!! Haven’t started my trip yet. The current plan is for sometime around or past August 2023… I am pretty sure Coaster ll is still there in the same spot.. I don’t believe the owner launched her last season!! I go to the marina to check on Chop Sticks frequently over the winter. Next time I am up there I will drive back in the boneyard to take a look and see if Coaster ll is still there… 🤙

Lol!!!! Right On!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙

So cowboys snort rope?

Lol!!! Ya got me there!! 😳😬😎

Hey Bro, Happy Friday 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙Hope all is well!! As always, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!!! It’s much appreciated!!!

Hello, Thanks so much for watching and for the suggestion!!! I will certainly check into it!! 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙

I will check out your channel as well!!!

Congrats and That’s Terrific!!! I remember my 1st sailboat purchased in July 2018. Hopefully you will find some of my videos helpful!! If you have any questions please feel free to let me know!!! Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas… 😎🥢⛵️🏴‍☠️🤙

@@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks I have, Chopsticks is a beautiful vessel and I hope to see you out on the bay this next season

Hello, Thanks for watching!!! I am on the Hard right now.

Hello, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!! Great story and Happy to hear they took care of you!! I have had good experiences with West Marine so far!! The staff is always friendly and helpful!!

Hello and no I did not.. Too many home renovation projects going in and I also wanted to work on some boat projects.. Hopefully I will be able to fit them in before I shrink wrap her this season…

Sorry to hear that. This is Darrin Harris from CF/TDAF. If you could use an extra set of hands on any of the boat projects, including winterizing, let me know. I’m gone the second half of Oct (sailing with a friend from Alabama to Key West), but other than that, I’ll be around.

Hello, Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!! She has quite an interesting history!! I hope to do a full boat tour video when the owner pulls off the Shrink Wrap!! Watch Episode #31 if u have a chance.. it’s just a quick update video showing the owner had her shrink wrapped over the winter.. Please feel free join the adventure, subscribe and hit the notifications bell 🔔 so u will be notified when I post new videos.. Have an amazing rest of the day!!

Hello and Greetings to you from the USA 👋🙂. Thanks much for watching and leaving a comment!! I have many more videos planned! Thank You!!

Hey Bro!! Right On and Thanks for watching!! 😎🥢⛵🏴‍☠️🤙