Enjoying as always your continued adventures, insight fixing n random info about the area your in at the time. (Low frec. Antenna this time) as well as others. At 76 yrs n poor heath I’m for the grounded mostly caring for my Sweetheart n myself but inspired n refreshed by your videos. Thankz as always. Papa J.
Who'd have thought watching a half a hour of fixing an exhaust and water maker could be interesting, somehow you make it compelling viewing, great stuff, thanks
I saw a Tasmania couple about 10+yrs ago pack an Atlantic Crossing in a container like that. To make more room they cut the packaging up into smaller pieces
Troy, As a US Navy Captain, I’m utterly impressed at your ability to effect repairs at sea. I truly admire your self sufficiency. As a personal small boat owner, your repair of the water maker bolts was amazing. Have you ever considered making an episode on how you equip your boat to respond to contingencies?
It might be more a case for leaving out things I don't comprehend! We run by the navy motto: We've been doing so much, with so little for so long; soon we shall be able to do everything with nothing forever.
Ahh how pleasant it is to sit and watch a charming video …….from the lockdown capital of the world. Looking forward to more of the same… keep safe. My morale is always better after watching your videos Tony W
I love the dynamic between you two not to mention the dryness of the engineering humour! If necessity is the mother of invention then I reckon sods law is the father! 👍
Enjoyed your chat about the towers at Exmouth. Back in 1977 when I in the RAAF we had a exercise at the RAAF Learmonth base. We scored a tour of the towers and the installation. The Americains has a bowling alley, cinema, Americain cars just like back in the USA. Lots of the buildings in the towers complex were.made from a composite wood to avoid.problems with metals, radio waves, and electricity. No secrets have been revealed in the above. We spent 2wks supporting the Pot Shot.
Later in their long lives a late great Aunt and Uncle were enthusiastic and comprehensive rovers with their four wheel drive and caravan who visited North West Cape antenna array in it's heyday. I recall them assuring me that holding a fluorescent lighting tube in your hand as close as the public could approach to the ULF facility was a popular tourist activity. They said this was because the level of power inherent to the antenna could make the tube light up all on it's own with no conventional source of energy and they had personally verified it as fact! They also said there was an astonishing range and quantity of colorful minerals coating features below the waterline on surrounding marine terrain. Uncle thought that was probably due to electrolytic effects created by the powerful electromagnetic field produced by the antenna precipitating minerals directly out of the seawater!
What skills, there is nothing like being upside down in a dark hole on a boat. What confuses me is why (at time of writing) 5 people gave a thumbs down for this video? :-(
“Work arounds” is what we call them in the broadcast world. If something breaks, we must find a way! The show must go on! Love the Navy blue shirt!!! Stay safe!
Was stationed at NWC in '74 '75 Our subs could receive the VLF signal at most times over 50 feet submerged with a very long trailing antenna to bring in the signal. The signal then was in excess of 3 megawatts in strength so that it could bend around all the Pacific islands and even under the polar ice. The pier you like to use (swim about) was built so that we could get major cargo. The largest aircraft was a C-130 that could land and the road south was nearly 4x4 only.
Very helpful in planning for my own more extended (than currently) cruising; in regards to spares and generic material that can be improvised for fixes. Excellent! Thank you.
I worked at the VLF site back in the late 80's. It was an amazing place to work. The story goes that the power coming from the antennas had the capability of wording off cyclones. I remember once the VLF site had maintenance days on Monday's, and a cyclone was approaching and the Exmouth mayor requested the transmitter be turned back on to ward off the cyclone. What do you think happened? The cyclone made a detour slightly back out to sea. Some may say the NW Cape land mass created that, but others say it was the VLF transmitter. Believe it or not?!
hey, if you guys are up near Ronsard island, there is a camp in the mangrove estuary that could be handy for you. should be able to park up 60 or so mtr's off it, and check out the shack. has water, a shower, and the mangrove system is chock full of jacks and estuary cod. drop some nets or walk low tide for good supply of muddies! camp has survived many cyclones and was a great destination for my terminally ill father, before the trip was beyond him. love your vids and would love to join you guys for a few days!
Love the organisation and stock of materials. I work like that too. I am always picking up nuts bolts and scraps of steel and aluminium as I walk around. You never know when you might need it. Good on you Troy!
I've made use of an "eco brick" for years. All our soft plastics go into a bottle. Saves space and if it does end up in landfill (not recycled), it stays all in one space (the bottle contains a LOT if plastic).
It's the calm well considered approach to sorting the problem that stands out as a lesson for me. Despite being miles from workshops or service agents there is no swearing, no dramas, no blaming. Just a "What's the fault and what have we got to use" mentality. Probably more the result of experience than any training but if you could bottle it and sell it at a chandlery store you'd be on a winner...
Hey Troy, I thought of another idea for that threaded rod. Make them a bit longer and put two nuts on each end, nyloc if you have them that should stop them sheering off again.
6:00 I love seeing the evening shot where it’s dark but your in your self sufficient boat all brightly lit. 🤗 show us some more cozy night time shots showing us what you do in the evening and maybe what you do on a night watch. 😋 if you don’t mind me asking haha!
As always a great program.. been watching you from the start from across the creek... youve helped me so often with my own 32 ft yacht. Keep up the great work. You guys are brilliant.
Just weld the exhaust. Easy. There must be someone around who can do that. Definitely worth learning how to do it if it's stainless. They crack easy and you eventually end up with a tube of weld material which is a hell of a lot stronger than the original stainless and you will never ever need to replace it.
Great vid. I meant to comment in an earlier episode. Iv always wondered why wind generators don't come with props that you can change the pitch on in high wind weather. To act as a gear down, so you can still collect power.
Wonderful episode. Bit of sailing, bit of explanation of where you are (I follow along on Google Maps, so thank you for the names/locations), bit of repairs. Real life on a boat. And ends with a smile and a laugh, too.
Hi guys that’s a wonderful idea with the bottle you could use that in many places like a boat caravan and motorhome I never ever thought about that thank you for the great tip , I really enjoy your videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
Another great vid, has given me a wake up and some great ideas with regard to plastic and rubbish aboard. I had three bolts shear on the macerator pump on “RT”. Tried to Mcgiver it with cable ties. Didn’t work and was cheaper to replace. Shitty job! 😉 Nice work Troy. Must get some 316 threaded rod for my tool kit. 👍 Thanks and fair winds
Troy is a real life McGyver. I would love if he could to a list on tools & things that are a must have on a boat, to get out of trouble. Plastic compacting is a great idea. P&T videos are adventure & usefully lessons. Thanks TC.
"Easily impressed" Hahaha! Not at all Troy! Very impressed! Ingenuity like yours is not as common as it used to be. Another great episode from the best Sailing Channel on YT!!! Thanks!
Your information on submarines and VLF communications, as well as nuclear targeting, is spot on mate! Pascale must have done the research on that one (j/k)... -Former Submarine Radio Chief Petty Officer USN
I am pleased to announce That these 2 are best in Class and are real sailors. Absolute Bonus theyre are from ny hometown or state Fremantle Western Australia.
Years ago in a small commercial boat shipyard we decided to try stainless for a wet exhaust run and found it degraded faster than galvanized black iron pipe in similar service. Chemical corrosion I guess. Maybe a higher grade SS like 316 would have performed better had it been available in our sizes. Monel is the stuff if you can swing the $$.
Boating... Fixing boats in exotic places... So very satisfying...
So many sailing vlogs,none better than yours
Trooooooy the Tradie. Can he fix it? Yes he can!
It's in your head now. It will be sung.
"good luck when having bad luck" >>> you got an epic thumbnail 😁
Pascale isn't the only one that is impressed. 👍
Troy your calm approach to problems is a trait that cannot be taught. Well done fixing the water maker.
Enjoying as always your continued adventures, insight fixing n random info about the area your in at the time. (Low frec. Antenna this time) as well as others. At 76 yrs n poor heath I’m for the grounded mostly caring for my Sweetheart n myself but inspired n refreshed by your videos. Thankz as always. Papa J.
P.S. love 💕 the water 💦 maker fix n your positive conversation along with it. Cheers 🥂 n congrats 🎊 as always .. Papa J
Who'd have thought watching a half a hour of fixing an exhaust and water maker could be interesting, somehow you make it compelling viewing, great stuff, thanks
I saw a Tasmania couple about 10+yrs ago pack an Atlantic Crossing in a container like that. To make more room they cut the packaging up into smaller pieces
Troy,
As a US Navy Captain, I’m utterly impressed at your ability to effect repairs at sea. I truly admire your self sufficiency. As a personal small boat owner, your repair of the water maker bolts was amazing. Have you ever considered making an episode on how you equip your boat to respond to contingencies?
It might be more a case for leaving out things I don't comprehend! We run by the navy motto:
We've been doing so much, with so little for so long; soon we shall be able to do everything with nothing forever.
Love that egg carton vise(21:37); I'll have to try that.
Troy & Pascale, you too are excellent film makers and always make interesting & informative video’s. All the best from the UK.
I eat at that ramp on most days for lunch.. it was great to meet you in person . Safe travels guys
So awesome you guys do that with your plastics!!! Great message, great invention!! Thanks!
The beauty of the metric system.
Gratifying ....even though it was another breakage requiring another repair. I get it.
Good job sorting all those potential problems 👌🙂
Ahh how pleasant it is to sit and watch a charming video …….from the lockdown capital of the world. Looking forward to more of the same… keep safe.
My morale is always better after watching your videos Tony W
I love the dynamic between you two not to mention the dryness of the engineering humour! If necessity is the mother of invention then I reckon sods law is the father! 👍
Enjoyed your chat about the towers at Exmouth. Back in 1977 when I in the RAAF we had a exercise at the RAAF Learmonth base. We scored a tour of the towers and the installation. The Americains has a bowling alley, cinema, Americain cars just like back in the USA. Lots of the buildings in the towers complex were.made from a composite wood to avoid.problems with metals, radio waves, and electricity. No secrets have been revealed in the above. We spent 2wks supporting the Pot Shot.
Thank you for the idea of standardising threads.
Later in their long lives a late great Aunt and Uncle were enthusiastic and comprehensive rovers with their four wheel drive and caravan who visited North West Cape antenna array in it's heyday.
I recall them assuring me that holding a fluorescent lighting tube in your hand as close as the public could approach to the ULF facility was a popular tourist activity.
They said this was because the level of power inherent to the antenna could make the tube light up all on it's own with no conventional source of energy and they had personally verified it as fact!
They also said there was an astonishing range and quantity of colorful minerals coating features below the waterline on surrounding marine terrain.
Uncle thought that was probably due to electrolytic effects created by the powerful electromagnetic field produced by the antenna precipitating minerals directly out of the seawater!
I have seen the fluorescence tube trick so it all rings true
What skills, there is nothing like being upside down in a dark hole on a boat. What confuses me is why (at time of writing) 5 people gave a thumbs down for this video? :-(
Keep up the good work, necessity the mother of invention
Troy can fix anything except the crack of dawn. Cool compacter.
“Work arounds” is what we call them in the broadcast world. If something breaks, we must find a way! The show must go on! Love the Navy blue shirt!!! Stay safe!
We don't have you guys' mastery of gaffer tape
You too are so cute, love how you interact
Free Range doesn't have problems, they have solutions. MacGyvering at it's best !!
Don't focus on the problem focus all your efforts on to the solution.... That's what I've learned..
Mmm, I reckon Troy could teach MacGyver a thing or two.
Ey beats. Thank you for showing the rubbish, very thought provoking
Was stationed at NWC in '74 '75 Our subs could receive the VLF signal at most times over 50 feet submerged with a very long trailing antenna to bring in the signal. The signal then was in excess of 3 megawatts in strength so that it could bend around all the Pacific islands and even under the polar ice. The pier you like to use (swim about) was built so that we could get major cargo. The largest aircraft was a C-130 that could land and the road south was nearly 4x4 only.
GOOD SAVE Troy....Troy is the Fix'it King and Pascale is the TOP Chef 🥰🥰
Big sailor Greetings from Vadsø high up in Norway. Like you a lot 🥰
Just like a farmer. Those guys can fix anything…..
Great problem solving Free Range.
Charming intro shot
Very helpful in planning for my own more extended (than currently) cruising; in regards to spares and generic material that can be improvised for fixes. Excellent! Thank you.
"Nothing's a problem" - Troy is so like my dad, manages to make a fix to see you through even if it's not 100% ideal or perfect!
My Dad would have fixed it too but with a lot more swearing 🤣
I worked at the VLF site back in the late 80's. It was an amazing place to work. The story goes that the power coming from the antennas had the capability of wording off cyclones. I remember once the VLF site had maintenance days on Monday's, and a cyclone was approaching and the Exmouth mayor requested the transmitter be turned back on to ward off the cyclone. What do you think happened? The cyclone made a detour slightly back out to sea. Some may say the NW Cape land mass created that, but others say it was the VLF transmitter. Believe it or not?!
heya wel pascal it's good that you have troy to fix things
Preparation and insight. Very cool
316 8mm threaded rod (and a few other sizes) added to my shopping list!
The plastic bottle was a great idea.
hey, if you guys are up near Ronsard island, there is a camp in the mangrove estuary that could be handy for you. should be able to park up 60 or so mtr's off it, and check out the shack. has water, a shower, and the mangrove system is chock full of jacks and estuary cod. drop some nets or walk low tide for good supply of muddies! camp has survived many cyclones and was a great destination for my terminally ill father, before the trip was beyond him. love your vids and would love to join you guys for a few days!
Sorry mate, that would have been terrific but we only going as far as Dampier.
there is also a nice deep trench offshor, between roinsard and headland that has mackies, cod and jacks cruising and easily hooked up!
FRF. Free range friday, always great. Thank you.
Love the organisation and stock of materials. I work like that too. I am always picking up nuts bolts and scraps of steel and aluminium as I walk around. You never know when you might need it. Good on you Troy!
I've made use of an "eco brick" for years. All our soft plastics go into a bottle. Saves space and if it does end up in landfill (not recycled), it stays all in one space (the bottle contains a LOT if plastic).
It's the calm well considered approach to sorting the problem that stands out as a lesson for me. Despite being miles from workshops or service agents there is no swearing, no dramas, no blaming. Just a "What's the fault and what have we got to use" mentality.
Probably more the result of experience than any training but if you could bottle it and sell it at a chandlery store you'd be on a winner...
Love this channel, great episode
Thank you another cracking video enjoyed it very much
Excellent as usual!!!
Just found you - and am looking forward to watching all your others!
Troy’s the shit. On repairs. So encouraging. Thanks to you both. ❤️
Troy! The hyper competent captain! Improvised engineering at its best.
Good stuff folks!
Love it. Thank you!
25:10 Absolutely glorious expression, no words required!
Troy, repairs made easy are the BEST repairs and the most impressive by far.
Good to have you guys back out! ❤️👍
Troy always calm & cool even when major repairs are needed. Sure can fix anything! Nothing fazes him.
Well done Troy!! Great work mate!
Great work on the repairs!
Hey Troy, I thought of another idea for that threaded rod. Make them a bit longer and put two nuts on each end, nyloc if you have them that should stop them sheering off again.
good work crew, i love to see the repairs being done.
Nice work...
Love it !
Cheers.
6:00 I love seeing the evening shot where it’s dark but your in your self sufficient boat all brightly lit. 🤗 show us some more cozy night time shots showing us what you do in the evening and maybe what you do on a night watch. 😋 if you don’t mind me asking haha!
Good for you two and for us and for the Ocean and thanks. Bob in Nevada
As always a great program.. been watching you from the start from across the creek... youve helped me so often with my own 32 ft yacht. Keep up the great work. You guys are brilliant.
Just weld the exhaust. Easy. There must be someone around who can do that. Definitely worth learning how to do it if it's stainless. They crack easy and you eventually end up with a tube of weld material which is a hell of a lot stronger than the original stainless and you will never ever need to replace it.
I can weld. No there wasn't or I would have done it.
It's a beautiful thing when your man can fix everything in your home or boat. It's a beautiful thing!!!! Fare winds an following sea's ✌🏻💗😊❣️
Excellent work! 👍 (Not that I expect anything less from Troy)
Not all hero’s wear capes👍🏻 top work👌🏻. Yet another great vid!! X
Enjoyable as always! 😀
Such great attitudes :)
Thank you for all of the great videos!!!! Watching from Vancouver Island, B.C 🇨🇦 Canada :)
Great vid. I meant to comment in an earlier episode. Iv always wondered why wind generators don't come with props that you can change the pitch on in high wind weather. To act as a gear down, so you can still collect power.
An adjustable tail fin would be simpler- offset the angle of attack to the wind.
"Like a thumb in a bum, mate"... hahahahahahaha
Nothing better than being prepared.
BTY I love the new limited edition long sleeve tee. Proudly worn on Amelia Island Florida
Tks for great content!
Real life cruising...this is pretty much the way it really is...keep up the good work
You crack me up Troy..."thumb in a bum" - I nearly fell off my chair laughing. Haven't heard that before.
Wonderful episode. Bit of sailing, bit of explanation of where you are (I follow along on Google Maps, so thank you for the names/locations), bit of repairs. Real life on a boat. And ends with a smile and a laugh, too.
Hi guys that’s a wonderful idea with the bottle you could use that in many places like a boat caravan and motorhome I never ever thought about that thank you for the great tip , I really enjoy your videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia
We doodlie-do what we muddily-must... Well Done!
Nice job, I watch several sailing channels and one thing that seems common to all are lots of repairs.
That's life in general. A $ saved by DYI'ing it, is $ earned.
sailing is just repairing your boat in exotic places
Pascale is not the only one impressed. Well done mate.
Another great vid, has given me a wake up and some great ideas with regard to plastic and rubbish aboard. I had three bolts shear on the macerator pump on “RT”. Tried to Mcgiver it with cable ties. Didn’t work and was cheaper to replace. Shitty job! 😉
Nice work Troy. Must get some 316 threaded rod for my tool kit. 👍
Thanks and fair winds
Outstanding as per usual……impressive forces to shear the water maker bolts ?
Troy is a real life McGyver. I would love if he could to a list on tools & things that are a must have on a boat, to get out of trouble. Plastic compacting is a great idea. P&T videos are adventure & usefully lessons. Thanks TC.
Great video. There must've been some phenomenal force on those bolts to shear them that way. That fix should last a long time now.
Cheers
Pete
800psi
"Easily impressed" Hahaha! Not at all Troy! Very impressed! Ingenuity like yours is not as common as it used to be. Another great episode from the best Sailing Channel on YT!!! Thanks!
Your information on submarines and VLF communications, as well as nuclear targeting, is spot on mate! Pascale must have done the research on that one (j/k)... -Former Submarine Radio Chief Petty Officer USN
Well that was an unexpected failure, I'd never expect 5/16ths bolts to shear clean off like that ! Lucky you weren't too far away at the time !
I am pleased to announce That these 2 are best in Class and are real sailors. Absolute Bonus theyre are from ny hometown or state Fremantle Western Australia.
Years ago in a small commercial boat shipyard we decided to try stainless for a wet exhaust run and found it degraded faster than galvanized black iron pipe in similar service. Chemical corrosion I guess. Maybe a higher grade SS like 316 would have performed better had it been available in our sizes. Monel is the stuff if you can swing the $$.
Cast is even better.
Brilliant tutorial, especially on what we should all do with the plastic. Fantastic video and great edits. Glad I stumbled across your channel.
Also, Nice whale footage!
That thumb nail on your video. Looks like your ready to get pegged ! lol