Stuff Breaks, We Fix It...Hooray Boats! (Sailing Panama)
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- A trip to Panama City, saying goodbye to crew, monkeys and repairs in an exotic location...yes, this is life on a sailboat!
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Why share all this crazy??? Because it's a huge part of sailing. Sure we could have easily made a nice video about snorkeling around the islands and our visit to Panama City, but that would be a huge disservice.
Dust off your tool belt, put on your greasy clothes and grab your fanciest coffee mug...this is what real cruising is all about. Hope you enjoy.
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I actually really like the everyday footage of maintenance and cleaning just as much as the fun stuff (snorkeling/hiking etc). Strangely enough sometimes I find it to be even more interesting. I think it's the human element that I love. We can all relate to the everyday tasks in life. Thanks for another awesome video you guys :)
Totally agree too! I watch for the sailing related content, not so much the guided tours off of the boat..
ditto
Me, too
Just an idea , clean hull first then drop crew off . : )
I had that same thought. Haha.
Dan was a cool guy, calm like after the storm.. Always hard to figure out your guests but you two are the stars! Very well done, be safe always.
Wow. The amount of work to maintain the boat is really eye opening. Jason, you are getting to be beast at fixing everything. My hat is off to you. Great job!
He is great at repairs on the boat! He can do most anything!
About the inverter issue Jason: I say put the inverter on your preventive maintenance schedule from now on, in order to avoid headaches and avoidable expenses in the future. At least every six months remove the cover, and blow-out any dust, which have accumulated on the electrical components inside. In addition inspect the fans, wipe-off their blades if necessary by moist rags soaked in denatured or rubbing alcohol, then put no more than one drop of light oil (3 in 1 for example), on their axle bearing, particularly if they are the more common, plain bearing types. (Wipe off any excess left behind, after let it slip into the bearing). This will ensure longevity and quiet, efficient operation, inducing contentment, serenity and happiness on your part. ☺ Keep up the good work, I wish you good luck!
Don’t know why but I love the “repairs” videos. Great job on the video. Really nicely used drone footage.
I cannot tell you how much I admire you two because of the courage to take care of every issue in the maintenance of the boat. I always like your „how to“-videos. I am very sure: you both will solve nearly every problem that could occur. Save travels and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Doing that work in such a tight, awkward space, with a smile on your face, says bundles about who you are. 👍
17:55 - The single most frustrating sound anyone can hear when working in a confined space.
This has to be one of my favorite videos you two have made yet. You told such a wonderful story in this episode. It is not the typical sailing blog story of exotic places, parties and beautiful women. It is a story of real life. Unscripted and unrehearsed. The good, bad and ugly. But still with a beautiful woman. I like how you show that sailing really isn't a long running party but instead, it is exactly what the old saying says: "The cursing life is just doing boat repairs in exotic places."
Keep it up! Looking forward to next week!
This video had everything in it, I've shorted a car battery before now and that was bad enough. I'm surprised there isn't a dent in the ceiling from when you're lot shorted out and Ninja throwing fish coming through the window at you. Then things pan out , stuff arrives , all fixed and Fooood ! Smiles all-around 😀👏
For the sheets and lines, they should be moving when you close the jam cleat, like just be pulling them when shutting the jam. You could also put the swollen one in a bleach and hot water dilution, 10/1 then let dry in hot sun, should shrink, softer, and clean/bright. Hope it helps, shouldn't be putting your nice spin sheets through a jam cleat. Enjoy and have a great time, Colin
All these mechanical things going wrong and Jason doesn't blow his cool....just stays calm and goes with the flow....good show! This was another very interesting episode.....thank you!
I just have to wonder does Jason edit out all the frustration and cussing?
Anyone can slip but as a general rule, they both are honest and levelheaded, so I'd say what you see is the way it is.
Only idiots lose their shit when stuff goes wrong- those that don't actually get stuff fixed and in half the time...
I started following you for your RV series but keep coming back for the general adventure, honesty, and way you both just go for it! There’s no pretension - you figure it out as you go - fearlessly I might add and that’s what is part of the appeal of your channel and keeps me interested. Thanks for the inspiration! Great work. xo
Thank you for showing the reality of a boat all the maintenance and not just the glamorous side as it really helps prepare anyone else wanting to cruise the world get an understanding of whats involved.
Can't stop watching you guys.... You are the most refined and professional channel in this genre
Good idea with adding an additional exhaust fan to keep your inverter cooler, but I have a suggestion. Ducted fans work even better as it allows you to determine the path of the air flow. Run a flexible duct from your inverter to your new exhaust fan. It will suck the air that is inside of your inverter rather than the air inside of the inverter compartment.
I totally love it when you do videos like this: full of historic information about where you are. I appreciate you more that you care and care enough to share it in your videos.
When cleaning the bottom of the boat it's a good idea to use ear plugs to prevent getting an ear infection from the debris off the boat. Last thing you need is an ear infection in a remote location.
or put theb rushes on your legs and use happy feet to clean the hull
A quick tip from auto (and RV) maintenance that I assume would apply on boats as well. You should always break the neutral connection (black) first, and make it last. That way the circuit is already broken if you are wrenching and accidentally touch other metal with your wrench when doing the hot (red) wire.
Nice job. Nikki’s thoughtful narration at the end was a nice touch.
Great episode! This was exactly what we needed to watch today... right now we have lot's of "boat chores" of our own to do to get our life, work, and stuff ready for nomadic travel in the tiny house that we are building and truck that we are outfitting. Watching you navigate days and days of "boat chores" further inspires us to look at our "chore" days with excitement to still finding the wonders and joys that are so easy to find on "fun adventure days". Life is precious and whether it's a chore day or adventure day, wonder & joy abounds to be appreciated. Thank you for sharing this outlook!
Yes, the sweet can’t be as sweet without the sour👍🏻 keep up the hard work, it’ll pay off. Cheers guys.
@@gonewiththewynns thank you so much for your comment. It is very meaningful!
" wash, rinse, repeat and sail on" What a perfect ending for the next beginning !! This was a great episode of the Wynns again. Love to see, hear and feel the vibe. 😊👍👌👊⛵️⚓️🍷🍻✨
You guys truly brighten up my day and give me motivation. Your channel is 10x better than any TV program. Keep killing it!
OMG ! The first rule of working with electricity is 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 !
Something to add to your mechanical "fishin' tools"... Stainless steel fasteners will not stick to a magnet. I found this out when I had to attach a small screw (like you had) in a tight spot on an outboard. What you need is Goop (or Shoe Goo). Very sticky glue, very similar to rubber cement. A dab on the tip of your screwdriver will hold the screw.
It seems to be a common trait among boat designers, to bury the device that is absolutely the most likely to fail under high ambient temperatures, in the smallest and least well ventilated locations. Beyond that, temperature derating for solid state electronic devices is a serious requirement. I obtained the specifications for your device. Please let me know, how much of this is "news".
First, The efficiency is rated at greater than 90%, that means 90.1% is the best they expect. So at 2000 Watts, the device is a 200 watt heater (picture a pair of 100 watt light bulbs in the hole where the device is crammed).
Next, the operating range is specified to be -20°C to 40°C which when translated means -4°F to 104°F. Picture the summer sun beating on the side of the boat all day, how hot is it in that location with no operation?
Here is the fun part, the temperature derating specification. Full output ends at an ambient temperature of 40°C(104°F). After that, you lose 60 Watts per °C up to 60°C (140°F.) So doing the math, 20 degrees (60-40) x 60 watts = 1200 Watts of required derating. So the 2000 (Non derated spec) - 1200 (Derating Requirement at 60°C) = 800 Watts of permissible load at 140° Ambient Temperature. In plain language, you then have an 800 WATT INVERTER! Hence the importance of the temperature controlled ventilation fan.
As an industrial electrical troubleshooter and automation designer, I recommend two things: One, find a way to monitor the ambient temperature in the compartment where the inverter is located. Two, seek out a modern multimeter for electrical troubleshooting that has a provision to measure CLAMP ON DC AMPS. Caution, there are many that read Clamp on AC Amps, but relatively few that will read CLAMP ON DC AMPS.
I carry and use a Fluke 365 nearly everyday because it has the added advantage of a 1 meter cable on the clamp for remote locations. Think about this, you can clamp on the alternator wire to see what its putting out, or the solar panel or the inverter input or output, etc. You can verify loads on the various parts of your battery stacks, all without disconnecting anything. (Check eBay when shopping).
I apologize in advance for whatever part of this that you are on top of. I saw the camper AC in the desert thing, so I understand that you are not a beginner, but I'm talking engineering concepts and you need to understand them.
Best Regards and Fair Winds!
Caution: Any DC Ammeter is directional so you must pay close attention to what you are doing to properly interpret the reading. The clamp will usually be marked with an arrow and it takes care and practice to learn whether charge or discharge is indicated.
Robert Applegate --- Don't forget to divide by the tangent of the winter equinox, carry the 3, and factor in the inverse proportion of the International Date Line. So there.
Did anyone read that?
One thing is for sure - boat repairs/maintenance insure we never get bored on our adventures! Thanks for sharing, guys - Cheers!
Holy mackerel ! Suicidal fish ! Inverters are heavy ! Xantrex are good. Glad to see you got a replacement quickly. Hull cleaning ug ! Topside was looking good. Swelling lines., it's always something. Still another day in paradise. :)
magnetic screwdrivers are worth their weight in gold and if its stainless a tiny bit of electrical tape , ALWAYS isolate power before touching anything electrical , you got lucky no diode died in this production , love the adventure , it always brightens our sunday
Wow, so much went sideways and both of you took it in stride. It’s wonderful to see the way you operate as a team, both so knowledgable and helpful.
love the dogs barking in the distance while singa meows and walks by during the credits.
Thanks for sharing. Love it when i get to watch others fix there boats. Not so much for the information or inspiration but for the association. I am not alone.
This was a really nice organic and personal feeling episode, I was half way through watching it before I figured out why that was, after months of a bigger crew on board now for a while at least, its back to just the two of you on board.
Sometimes maintenance is the adventure...That’s true in sailing and true in life. Well said!
I’m not going to lie. I have been binge watching your channel for the last month or so. Last week I was finally caught up. I actually had to wait for the next video to come out. I have to tell you... that was hard!! Thank you guys so much for sharing your life and adventures with us all. I know how hard you work to make this happen and you do a perfect job. I enjoy every minute of it from chores to shopping to diving. You make the realness of it entertaining and very informative. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work. Gone with the Wynns .... you are my favorite. Cheers!!!
+Andy MacNair Welcome aboard & thanks for sailing with us!
Wow poor Jason....but you seem to both be so happy anyway.... enjoying the good days...happy sailing. Love watching your vids❤️💙💕💗♥️💚🤍💛🧡💜⛵⛵⛵
Lovely videos, you can get suction cups for the hull when cleaning to help you stay in one spot. When removing cables, negative first then positive, positive first when installing. Be safe.
Quite simply, you have an absolutely increcdible travel channel. The sights are "thankfully" uinique; the geography, animals, cooking, tech, people and of course you both & the felines have provided "us" with a unique perspective. I've learned so much. Thank you for providing all of us with not only your valuable time but for also allowing us to experience the "life-long" memories you'll carry with you. iFeliz Ano Nuevo!
It was refreshing to see you guys on your own again..You are both so down to earth or sea...haha. Even if your video wasn't so adventurous as recent videos, you shared really well the reality of boating. Continue sharing your adventure in the way you do - love it!
Hi Jason, You connected the red (Hot) line last. Never do that. Notice the sparks? So when connecting to a power source, always connect hot/red first and ground/black last. No sparks. You kids are awesome.
You two are truly Amazing!! To fishing, to fixing parts or broken bits, to changing the lines, to figuring out the puzzles that come with boating, to going and getting gas and seeing monkeys and to getting enough provisions for a Fantabulous journey... seriously you are so fascinating to watch you really love what you do and you have fun doing it.. even when there is a rough day you don't let it get to you and you try and end the day with a happy ending.. like I said Amazing.. I love how Singa always wants to be on camera.. he is an actor in the making🎥🎬 Cleo is happy to be in the background.. I love you all and stay safe💖💖💖💖💖
Y'all seem to be dealing with the issues and enjoying life! That is the BEST that we all hope for and wish y'all only the best of life where you are now and into the future! Enjoy your videos!
I'm an industrial electrician, and I can say...you made a good call on installing the fans for the inverters....oh, and keep a good supply of fuses on hand....also, great troubleshooting on your other electrical issues!
What a day! But so impressed with how much you both know about fixing all the problems.
Only you two can make maintenance interesting. Enjoy the journey!
Wow what a day y'all had! Thanks for sharing how y'all keep the boat in shape and going through some of the technical side of things!
Really glad you guys are showing the good and the bad. I lived on a sailboat for 2 years, the work is never done and even doing the work yourself owing a boat does cost. You guys are doing great,
Love your crew but, there's something more genuine about just the two of you! GREAT Episode...
Excellent. I particularly enjoyed this one, the maintenance and diagnostics were very interesting. Plus the bonus of the cat miaowing at the end :-)
Like the MGM lion
Hello David You turned me on to this channel.
I love these episodes because they teach me the most.
This was such a great episode. Goes to show that if you are going to be a sailor you have to embrace that "sometimes maintenance is the adventure"
I thoroughly enjoyed this video- very creative way of mixing boat maintenance and adventure! Felt different compared to some of your other videos- this one had just a bit more awesomeness! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey!! Safe sailing
Jason is the boss with fixing this stuff. I know who to call ! You will be my kent
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The usual classy episode, great work, guys. Impressive camerawork as always.
Btw, I feel you, when you're travelling like that, a trip to the grocery store etc. really is a treat. Hard for folks who haven't roughed it a bit to get that.
You might be able to get the FET transistors and have a spare inverter, or the board they are mounted on. FET stands for field effect transistor.
Bring bug repellent the no seeums are a problem Ive heard.
Amazing how you two have become such smooth sailors. I was just remembering that you used to be confined to continental North America.
Love Gone With The Wynns. Very polished production and these guys are true modern adventurers!
To paraphrase Monty Python: "Nobody expects the Spanish Mackerel!!"
love that!
lol!!!!
I can see the Mackerel bouncing around yelling “‘Tis but a scratch”
You really should have feed him to the cats as punishment.
I mean now you have to replace the screen for that reason alone. I would feed him to the cats!!
The videos are awesome as always!
Dear Nikki I hope you had earplugs in or next time if you have a hood for your wetsuit wear that.
The small shrimp and other assorted sea creatures that are growing on the bottoms of boats can enter the ears.
Not a fun experience I have seen it happen firsthand to people it’s a painful affair.
Not the Spanish Inquisition!
This is one of the video structures you follow that I enjoy the most. Daily life and the things necessary to keep things running. It gives the best insights into the lifestyle and I find it the most engaging. Thanks for another great episode. I know this was one, but a 'day in the life' video like the one you did for the RV would be great. That RV episode is one of my favourites and I would love to see a boat version.
That video was one of our favs too, but a huge undertaking! We're launching several simpler "Things on Thursday" videos over the next months so hopefully that will wet your technical appetite :)
Best of Luck to Dan and his adventures. I hope you keep in touch with us via the Wynns. (Yes, I know I'm a year behind...so this is good vibes for what I hope to see as I continue my 'catch up' binge.) Love seeing that you are well equipped with the right tools. You earn a few Tool man grunts.
You guys truly ARE the best travel guides available. Better than most books. We will approach Panama in June and we feel pretty comfortable knowing where to go and what to do. Stay safe!
I know these projects were not fun but I think its so cool you guys show this side of sailing. I think so many people romanticize it and don't realize how much work boating and sailing is. We don't sail but have a power boat and there is always maintenance, things to buy, cleaning, etc. Its work and money for sure!
Good diagnosis and solution on the inverter, especially since you can keep the existing unit.
The coffee shop was cool and very inviting! For that matter Panama is too! Audrey is looking very hip!
Dude I'm proud of you. Good job pushing through all those electrical issues and what not.
Nice to see ya working through it all. It is so true about life it's the maintenance that allows the adventure to continue. If you don't do it your boat ends in one of those boat yards around the world just rotting away. If you maintain it -it becomes one of those classic beauties. Good on you for thinking ahead on the upcoming replacements. Cheers, Darrell
Greetings from west Texas (levelland) So glad y’all are out there enjoying life while you can keep the videos coming. Thanks
that is called a "snap thermostat " switch . you where wiring the invertor while it was hot , oh no ? Consider a high low humidity and temp sensor , $10.00 , for a few dollars more you can have a remote sensor and monitor of the invertor compartment ? Did you figure how the metal cover came loose and arched out the electrical? Maybe it needs an upgrade mounting hardware ? The thing I use to teach students and friends about installing new items out of the box. Have the confidence to alter everything to your needs and long term maintenance abilities. You folks are fun , amazing and sharing a great adventure of honesty and truth . So few can , do and get up and do it again tomorrow . Great video as always thank you .
just keep hearing that song PANAMA! lol stay safe
So glad to see a "day in the life" video. I enjoy just seeing the both of you on Curiosity. God Bless, be safe and have fun.
You guys stay positive no matter what: very encouraging. Nikki you get into better shape all the time!
It was good to see Panama City looking so modern. It's hard to believe that this last Christmas marks 28 years since I was there with the 7th infantry division, and back then, it wasn't a nice place to be. Your videos are helping my old memories fade more and more.
I'm so addicted to yall's videos. I just can't stop watching. I'm waiting for the next 1 hurry. Lol
We. Call the claspy thingy a “ grab nabber ” lol you are so patient with each other, me and my capt bicker at each other..I admire your patience...wonderful real boat life video :) thanks! I
Old school term is M.O.S.F.E.T metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor. Very repairable on that board. Hold on to it. Great vid, thank you for my Sunday fix!
MOSFETS and FETS are two different parts. Just an FYI
Michael Beck so true, that they are driven differently but are in the same family and are many times interchangeable depending on the input impedance requirements. I like MOSFETS better than FETS because it sounds cooler. Good call sir. 👍👍
Install power wires before grounds it won’t ark and lessen the chances of damaging sensitive equipment.
One of your best videos! A little bit of everything. Thank you for the great entertainment!
You guys have amazing videos. Always watching. Stay safe, Lou
I have been following you guys for almost a year now. I live in Ireland and envy your life style so much, you are two fabulous people with so much to give. Take care and safe travelling.
Laughed all the way through...SO TRUE! Thanks for the great videos!
Awesome episode, Thank you for keeping the content real.
Another great video! I hope Dan keeps a blog or RUclips channel documenting his journey! How cool is it that you had such a big part in him catching “the disease”?
Great episode! I really like the way that you showed how to get parts in remote areas. A bit of planning and thought and you can get just about anything. Great work!
Yes, definitely get some magnetic screwdrivers or use a dab of thick grease for SS fasteners. And, as already stated, always disconnect battery ground before working on electrical systems. Lastly, don't lay metal tools (like your wire stripper) anywhere they can fall onto electrical components. 😎
One of the best chapters in this fantastic adventure. Thanks for sharing and may you catch smooth waters and fair winds.
This was like one and a half episodes!
MOAR please.
Wow, I thought I was the only one who had issues with my boat. I am surprised you don’t know the magic words to scream out when all seems lost and hopeless. After that, “somebody” listens and it all starts to fall into place by some miracle.
I just had to replace the FETS on one of my inverters and it set us back $750. Hope yours is less painful.
Enjoy the San Blas Islands. We sure did 6 years ago. How time flies.
I'm glad you had the good luck with the veggies after a little string of bad luck in other areas!
Great monkey coverage had me thinking of the Barrel of Monkey toys from the late 1960s. The two of you work so hard at keeping Curiosity ship shape. Curiosity somewhat resembles the space station with all the complex electrical & other interconnected systems and infrastructure. No doubt the humidity & salt are constant challenges. I echo Laura' comments below in regard to covering the chores and other responsibilities.
Thank you so much for sharing! Keeps me dreaming of the day I will leave shore.
Not sure how I missed this gem of a video. You guys are great. Showin' us landlubbers that sailing isn't all fun and games.
Geese, Jason sure impresses us..fixes everything.
Negative terminal for battery or power should always removed first and go back on last. When dealing with the positive cable get you a rubber balloon cut the tip off and place it on the the terminal if you have power running through the boat so you don’t ground it out.
It doesnt really matter where you are we are cruisers living in dunedin fl and in the winter we have white and black mold issues. This month has been one issue after another. Hang in there you guys are doing great. Huge fan!!!
This is TV material, can't say enough how much I enjoy watching you guys living the life. @Discovery Chanel should talk to you guys
Black mold- get a spray bottle of 1/3 vinegar + 2/3 water always on hand filled and ready to spray. I saw one woman use a mix of vinegar water with some glycerin in it to make it just thick enough to stick to mirrors and windows. Might be worth using that method for surfaces so the vinegar doesn’t get instantly washed away... you’ll still have the ongoing battle, but you might have to wipe-down only half as often...
between the barnacle Godess and her electrician magician all is fettled....you two are such a team...its a pleasure
Hi,
Great videos. Always fun to watch. I do really admire your sense on humor when tackling those tedious tasks.
One tip regarding the clutches. You don't need to replace the whole clutch. You can buy the CAM and BASE as spare parts. It's actually a good way to change the size of line it will handle.
Keep the dream going. Fair winds,
Carlos
Thanks you two for the great video. It's nice to see you are up to whatever challenge
sailing life puts before you.
Alternate title: " Stuff Breaks...We Fix it... Hooray Boats...Repel All Boarders "
Bye giant Dan. Good luck on your future journeys.
i spent 14 years on and off in costa rica and panama, until i got wheelchair bad hurt, back in canada now, good to see it all again,
About the monkeys: the building on the island is an old research center. When it got closed, they openned the cages and people left. I was there in 2011, there used to be a dock, we walked around but did not see any monkeys!!! I am glad that they can survive, looks like they can find fruits in the trees.