Dark days? Why didn't you Doctors tell us all you cured the Seasonal Flu and pneumonia in 2020? Seems a big story how we went from 1.5m deaths to 20 in one year. The dark days are coming when we have to repay that nonsense. Covid exposed the "experts" as nothing but putrid Politicians. From Doctor's to the dog catcher.
Beautiful couple and boat. I usually do not install check valves in a vertical position. If you do make sure the flow is from the bottom towards the top in order for the internal flap to close and prevent back flow.
Someone is very good at picking music for the different locations and are proving to be rather playful with it. This exhaust system and its routing is complex but has proven to be fun....for us viewers. Thank you both!!
Roberta, you are without a doubt the best 2nd Mate on the planet. What a complete job you guys did. As good as, if not better than when the boat was built, for sure. Have a blessed week, stay safe and c ya next Monday. Ciao, George & Debby
I really appreciate the time and effort you guys put in to both the filming and editing. The camera angle changes, the music, the time-lapse, the captions and just everything else. You guys are just amazing, and I thank you for taking us on this journey with you!
Loved that you visited Ben & MP (Sailing Yaba) to help promote their channel and offer encouragement. Maybe Odd and Yaba will sail together one day. 😎😍
I hope the title to the music that was playing while the ground wire was installed is entitled "I got those grounding green wire installation blues..." Nice work guys, enjoyed watching the progress. Now to wait till the next Monday rolls around.
@@OddLifeCrafting I know exactly what you're saying. There's always something to do when you own a sailboat, but as for major problems I'd say you've got it covered...Stay safe and healthy.
I reside in a very small town which has a population of approx. 11,000. I have been watching your reconstruction and rebirth of this poor neglected and abandoned Sail boat bearing the name Odd. Ok have watched many episodes from the boat yard to the launch and back to the dry dock fork more repairs. Duca I compliment you on being thorough through the build not losing your temper or getting over frustrated with the problems you encountered. I also would like to compliment your most valuable intelligent, patient, thoughtful and beautiful partner for being so willing to participate and comprehend and helping finding solutions to arising problems, all I have to say is Bravo to both of you, it’s shear enjoyment and a total pleasure to watch both of you together, please, please keep up the good work. Tank you! J.B.R.
Monday is the best day of my week because your new videos come out. It's even better than payday. That photo from 15 years ago - Duca - did you rob the cradle? Roberta was just a beautiful child! Lucky you..........
I watch several of the sailing videos but none do I look more forward in watching than yours! When I watch each episode, I walk away with a smile that I keep for days! Your openness, kindness and always the way you treat each other is so remarkable for these days! When you do get your boat in the water and the other adventures begin I’m so positive that you two will be the two out of the hundreds that more people will be ready to get off the fence and decide to buy “that boat” they have been dreaming about, just because of you two! Thank you for all that you do in showing us that: if you don’t know something, it’s ok! You have shown us that we can ask even strangers for their thoughts. You have showed us all how to get along in the world and stop all of the drama out there that as individuals we can. Again, so looking forward to seeing you take your boat for her check out and shake down cruise , then as you plot and plan the next chapters of your lives!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Terry. Comments like yours that shows us that all we do is sooo worth. We love sharing our experiences with others and we are glad to hear that somehow we make you happy 💕💕💕
Being an old sailor myself, I've really enjoyed watching your videos and all of the hard work that you're putting into Odd really demonstrates that it's truly a labor of love for both of you. It's also very impressive how well you both work together as a team. Keep up the great work!!
I am happy for the man who sold you his dream boat. Through your videos he gets to enjoy seeing his excellent creation reborn even better than he might have imagined. I'm a sailor but have been following you since the tiny home build. I look forward to seeing it completed after you sail to your true home port.
This is wonderful watching this Labour of love and it just makes me happy. I look forward to all your videos. It reminds me how helpful my wife and partner was for me always there for the hard work and never complaining.
I could watch your video's over and over,, and I do watch them several times,, Bravo on a job well done.. When it comes to sailing you will be able to enjoy your boat because you have fixed many issues and upgraded many systems.. these repairs and upgrades will give you peace of mind when sailing the deep blue sea................
I must be crazy! I am sitting in central Texas, never have sailed, rarely get to the water, but I love watching these two. They work together and seem so sweet. Wish I could meet them. I’ll just sit here watching them put in exhaust pipes and I love it! Crazy!
Each time I saw you use a drill to make a bunch of holes for a cut out, I would always think to myself "If he only had an oscillating saw". I actually almost bought you one to ship out to you, but when I realized that the battery did not come with it and the battery cost as much as the tool I cheeped out. :) Glade you finally got one! You are a lucky man to have an awesome partner like Roberta.
Nice. You went the extra mile with the grounds. Correct color too. I typically see braided unshielded wire wrapped around loose bolts and sealed with electrical tape, rotten from years of condensation. Those multi-tools are very handy.
YEA!! It’s all looking so good! That exhaust run was a tedious job. You’ll love that Milwaukee multi tool! I used one for years in my business. It was my go to tool for small precise cutting, and sanding. As you’ve already discovered, it’s very versatile. I so excited that you two are living the life you love, and that you’re not afraid to work for it. Have fun!
Hi Duca, It is better to install a temperature alarm on the exhaust this tells you right away if the exhaust temp rises . This means in case of a inlet blockage this saves your impeller and the first part of your exhaust hose. You spent a lard of money and this will save you a lard of trouble. It is not so expensive. I love your engine room and you made the best choice of choosing the engine brand. I was 36 years a Yanmar dealer and this engine will not let you down. Succes with the upcoming work.
I was sitting here watching in pain wondering if I could get a message through that you need a Fein oscillating tool but you know the patent expired and Milwaukee makes good tools too. Incredibly happy for you. So many times you could have used it instead of making larger cut. HAPPY DAYS! Roberta you are a wonderful genius for getting him such a great gift.
Yupp, if you're doing a kitchen renovation or working on boats, a Fein or equivalent are a must. Fein makes a lot of really specific blades for different tasks, so worth checking out their catalog!
I was thinking the same thing as I saw the tiny hole. Was like good opportunity for an oscillator to open it up. Used the milwaukee in my kitchen reno!
One can take a paper cup, fill with water, and sit it on red hot coals in a fire. The cup will only burn down to the level of water. Never worry about fire when something is filled with water. Have a great week, and thanks for sharing another wonderful episode.
When I am working on wiring, I switched from zipties to industrial velcro. This allows for me to loosen, undo, redo, far more serviceable. Keep up the great team work.
I never thought I would say this, I live for Mondays to see my two favourite people getting their boat ready to explore the world. I love you both very much!
Duca you and Roberta should by now Be exhausted. Ha Ha. Roberta is such a thoughtful person by getting a good cutting tool for you instead of you hacking the wood with a drill and hacksaw ....gotta love her. Shouldn't be long now till we see the new power plant.be careful and stay safe Love you guys.
I just adore the 2 of you!! Both just good kind ppl!!! I really just admire how hard you both have worked to get this boat up to snuff. I haven't gotten a boat yet an at 53 who knows what the future holds for us... Both of you an all your friends really do inspire me to keep my dream. ✌🏻💗😊❣️
This is an outstanding capturing of a very labor intensive install.. I like the narration, the music and the loving displayed teamwork..Just amazing..I am very happy you realized that the previous exhaust set up was subject for improvements...Keep up the good work..
Thank you for these videos. They remind me of my grandfather. He passed away in 1991 before he could ride on the boat him and my father were repairing. These videos are like a chance to reconnect with him.
Great job as always ! 👍 BTW, you will LOVE that new tool. I bought mine 2 years ago after a friend lent me his for a little job like you did. I was in awe ! How could I live my earlier 63 years without it !? 🙄 The man who invented this is a genious ! 😊
Roberta, Excellent and fun camera angles! You two are so young and flexible. I had forgotten how flexible we are when young. Nice work on the exhaust and bilge. Can you tell us when the engine will be installed?
Thanks 😊 the engine would be installed this week probably, we are right now galvanizing its birth. But tomorrow the state where we live is gonna get into a lockdown for 2 weeks and we’re gonna need to wait to install the engine
It's good you are doing this while you're young. An old person couldn't contort into the positions you are doing. I have enjoyed the journey and can't wait to go sailing. You are a delightful young couple and will look back on this as a wonderful time in your life. May God bless your journeys.
You two are a great team. Enjoying every moment and your attention to the details. Odd will be all the better for it and you will sleep better knowing Odd will take care of you for a long time.
Duca kept calling it the "exhausting system." In North America, we tend to call these the "exhaust system," but in this case, Duca's term is more accurate. Truly exhausting installation.
The worse part is that ai know that is called exhaust but unconsciously O always say exhausting. 🤦🏻♂️ I guess I think it makes more sense and my brain works by it self. Hehehe 😅
@@csnelling4 There is a old saying that my english professor used to say: "English doesn’t borrow from other languages. English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, then goes through their pockets for loose grammar and vocabulary.”
I have to say that I love the way Duca engineers everything so meticulously. I also have to say that that Hass to be the most complicated sailboat exhaust system I have ever seen in my 60 years on the water. I hope you guys have a couple of good carbon monoxide detectors in the cabin! Everything is looking great keep up the good work :-) PSRoberta, you are adorable as always
Yep....yepppp. best tool ever in invented for so many reasons .nice workmanship on the xhaust .still would liked to have seen a decent size though hole fitted, instead of splitting it up .You two are becoming quiet the craftsman/ woman.Roberta you never iss a thing ,, Impressed. Well done.
Rubber between components that touch or could potentially touch is essential for the long term health of components and reduces those hard to find squeaks that happen as your laying in the birth wanting desperately to fall asleep. Awesome job and well done!
Duca, great idea installing the check valve in the line. However, please be careful that that kind of swing check valve needs to be installed horizontally to work properly. If it is mounted vertically with the flap on top, the flap may be too heavy to be pushed up and let the fluid out. Instead if the flap is on the lower side it remains open by its own weight and it does not prevent backflow. A swing check mus be always installed horizontally, and usually it is not bubble-tight because residue tend to build between the swinging flap and the metal where it seats when closed. A spring loaded check valve with a ptfe or nbr seat, possibly in stainless steel would be bubble tight, low opening pressure and could be mounted vertically without issues.
I think I made a mistake previously suggesting you leave the captions up a little longer, specially the lengthy ones. I think you actually shortened the time. 😃😊
Great job as always. A little trick I learned from an aircraft mechanic: when lashing two wires/hoses together, use two zip ties. One around each hose and interlink the zip ties. That way any movement is against the zip ties and they wear out rather than the hose/wire. Where the smaller exhaust hose crosses itself (near the thru hole) might be a place to do this.
Just love your videos! Your editing and music is supurb! Odd is going to last forever in no small part to your attention to detail! Love how you work (no shortcuts, do it right, think things thru before doing, etc). You both are quite the team!👌👍👏⛵🌏
Why do we all enjoy watching ODD LIFE CRAFTING⁉️ Because you guys do an outstanding job of explaining as to why and how‼️ Plus you do a great job with you camera showing every detail‼️ On top of that if you do a job, you guys do it right‼️ And if I had anything to say at SIKA I would buy the copy rights for your SIKA FLEX commercials!🤣 Yes, I would call and count you to the great PRO’s of RUclipsr’s‼️🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️✌️✌️ Fair winds from🇨🇦⛵️
You know what's really nice? It's seeing how well you two work together and how much you both enjoy it. 💛🙂 Edit: A Multi-tool! And in my opinion the best one you can buy is from Milwaukee. I use it all the time for restoring the woodwork on vintage campers. You can make so many shallow precision cuts that other saws cannot make. And it's a sander too! The perfect gift! 🙂😉
Roberta, you are the hardest working girl, what a treasure Duca has, to have you as a partner. Soon comes the new engine and then hopefully in the water. great video, thanks for sharing.
Definitely my favorite You Tube channel! Why? Because you two have an infectious personality that exudes positive vibes that really connects with the audience. Your content is engaging and I can totally put myself right in your position and imagine the challenges, solutions and obstacles. And finally, you do not use sex to sell your videos. Roberta is so refreshingly beautiful in her demeanor and smile, and her modesty in her dress simply makes her more beautiful inside and out. Please do not change that. Everyone else has thumbnails that are boobs, or thong bikinis and it just cheapens the entire video. Keep up the good work both of you. I have learned so much from your channel about what it takes to restore a boat.
As a female sailor who follows many sailing channels on RUclips & Instagram, thank you Scott, your comment is so refreshing and what I think too. Well said. I’ve stopped following/watching some channels as they only put a thumbnail of their scantily clad female, etc. Elaine 👏😊
Another thought...I have seen a couple other sailing channels where boats were struck by lightning...frying all electronics...etc....where you may be mild conditions...but destinations? Florida is the lightning Capital of the USA. Will you...on a metal boat...be installing lighting arresters and surge protection for the electrical systems?
You guys perservier more constantly than any project blog I have seen. It would be nice to be able to see you achieve your intention of sailing your beautiful, totally refitted craft. You never seem to get frustrated, but I am getting frustrated. It seems there are never ending projects continuing on and on and on.
There are many other people out there doing similar boat restorations, but none compare to you two. Your attention to detail with both ODD and video production is a pleasure to watch every week. Thank you!
Duca: "I would like to buy a soldering iron." Hardware Store: "We don't have any." Duca: "None?" HWS: "Well, we have a soldering tomahawk." Duca: ... HWS: "It's got a yellow handle." Duca: "I'll take it!"
You are now experts in sail boat restoration! Marvelous 3 years watching you two and explaining everything that you have done! I have never seen a husband and wife so compatible as you two!
Don’t listen to life advice from the comments. I love these guys but if they have children I will have to stop watching them for about 3 years. Children are a blessing to the parents but not a RUclips audience.
Watching you drilling out holes to make holes I kept thinking this poor guy needs an oscillating tool bad. Congratulations. Next a reciprocating saw for Roberta's birthday:) From a vicarious land lubber that loves your show and attention to detail.
Our CO detector triggered a couple minutes after we hard a hard grounding in Tofino two years ago. An exhaust flange had flexed and its very small leak was enough to set off the alarm. Our detector screams, "Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep, Carbon Monoxide, Monoxyde de Carbone!" It keeps repeating the alarm until acknowledged. Worth its weight in gold.
I like your attitude that, if better is possible, good enough is not good enough. On that loop for the salt water outlet from the exhaist, you may want to fit a syphon breaker at the top - a one way valve that will allow air in when there is no presure, but close when there is pressure in the su=ystem.
The problem is the rubber valve. We were afraid it wouldn’t support warm water. And will have one on the cooling hose before the engine so it will protect from water coming back. 😊👌🏼
A teem of Doctors who fight covid in a big hospital in Greece waching you ! You are the light in these dark days !
I couldn't agree more!
Dark days? Why didn't you Doctors tell us all you cured the Seasonal Flu and pneumonia in 2020? Seems a big story how we went from 1.5m deaths to 20 in one year. The dark days are coming when we have to repay that nonsense. Covid exposed the "experts" as nothing but putrid Politicians. From Doctor's to the dog catcher.
I don’t think you are doctors with that spelling and how you worded a sentence.
@@joeburrows6 You can find my name in RSNA (
Radiological Society of North America ) also English is a foreign language for us
@@joeburrows6 Clearly you are a RABBIT indeed and I add, a RABBIT with issues.
Beautiful couple and boat. I usually do not install check valves in a vertical position. If you do make sure the flow is from the bottom towards the top in order for the internal flap to close and prevent back flow.
Someone is very good at picking music for the different locations and are proving to be rather playful with it. This exhaust system and its routing is complex but has proven to be fun....for us viewers. Thank you both!!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoy our music selection ☺️
Roberta, you are without a doubt the best 2nd Mate on the planet. What a complete job you guys did. As good as, if not better than when the boat was built, for sure. Have a blessed week, stay safe and c ya next Monday. Ciao, George & Debby
Thanks guys. Have a great week
I really appreciate the time and effort you guys put in to both the filming and editing. The camera angle changes, the music, the time-lapse, the captions and just everything else. You guys are just amazing, and I thank you for taking us on this journey with you!
💕💕 glad you enjoy our videos. Thank you so much for the support
I'll second that!
Loved that you visited Ben & MP (Sailing Yaba) to help promote their channel and offer encouragement. Maybe Odd and Yaba will sail together one day. 😎😍
They became good friend of ours. We spent the New Years together and had some great time 😊
The latest adventures of Ducaflex, the Marine Sealant Superhero!
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Ducaflex, that's a good nickname !!! go !! I am keeping it!!!😂🤪🤙
@k henne 😂🤪 be careful....you take risks there!!!..😂😂😂
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DUCAFLEX ®️
i came here to write samething. 😃😃DUKAFLEX
I hope the title to the music that was playing while the ground wire was installed is entitled "I got those grounding green wire installation blues..." Nice work guys, enjoyed watching the progress. Now to wait till the next Monday rolls around.
Not a sailor, But do you ground everything that is metal? Like for a lightening strike? Thx, been following since day one. Michigan.
I am pretty sure, that Luca will be awarded as "Employee of the Year" ......... from Sikaflex :-) Regards from Germany ;-)
Luca's new book. 101 ways to use Sikaflex.
#Sikaflex
Who's this Luca guy? He the new guy?
D or L ........ everybody knows that Luca - Duca is :-) .... Sorry :D
Best boat ever! I have a feeling all your work will give you decades of problem free sailing. Better than new.
We wish it was true 😁 it’s a boat and there will be always something to fix hehe
@@OddLifeCrafting I know exactly what you're saying. There's always something to do when you own a sailboat, but as for major problems I'd say you've got it covered...Stay safe and healthy.
I've never seen such clean workmanship!
Your heart's and souls are invested ...enjoy for a lifetime!
😍 thanks for the support, Larry
I reside in a very small town which has a population of approx. 11,000. I have been watching your reconstruction and rebirth of this poor neglected and abandoned Sail boat bearing the name Odd. Ok have watched many episodes from the boat yard to the launch and back to the dry dock fork more repairs.
Duca I compliment you on being thorough through the build not losing your temper or getting over frustrated with the problems you encountered. I also would like to compliment your most valuable intelligent, patient, thoughtful and beautiful partner for being so willing to participate and comprehend and helping finding solutions to arising problems, all I have to say is Bravo to both of you, it’s shear enjoyment and a total pleasure to watch both of you together, please, please keep up the good work. Tank you! J.B.R.
Still amazed at your ability to get into the tight spaces on ODD. And as always Roberta smiles and laughs through everything. Great job you two!
😁 thanks
Monday is the best day of my week because your new videos come out. It's even better than payday.
That photo from 15 years ago - Duca - did you rob the cradle? Roberta was just a beautiful child! Lucky you..........
I watch several of the sailing videos but none do I look more forward in watching than yours!
When I watch each episode, I walk away with a smile that I keep for days! Your openness, kindness and always the way you treat each other is so remarkable for these days!
When you do get your boat in the water and the other adventures begin I’m so positive that you two will be the two out of the hundreds that more people will be ready to get off the fence and decide to buy “that boat” they have been dreaming about, just because of you two!
Thank you for all that you do in showing us that: if you don’t know something, it’s ok! You have shown us that we can ask even strangers for their thoughts. You have showed us all how to get along in the world and stop all of the drama out there that as individuals we can.
Again, so looking forward to seeing you take your boat for her check out and shake down cruise , then as you plot and plan the next chapters of your lives!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Terry. Comments like yours that shows us that all we do is sooo worth. We love sharing our experiences with others and we are glad to hear that somehow we make you happy 💕💕💕
It's amazing how well you two work together!! It's like you know what each other is thinking
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Being an old sailor myself, I've really enjoyed watching your videos and all of the hard work that you're putting into Odd really demonstrates that it's truly a labor of love for both of you. It's also very impressive how well you both work together as a team. Keep up the great work!!
☺️ thanks, Douglas
I am happy for the man who sold you his dream boat. Through your videos he gets to enjoy seeing his excellent creation reborn even better than he might have imagined.
I'm a sailor but have been following you since the tiny home build. I look forward to seeing it completed after you sail to your true home port.
This is wonderful watching this Labour of love and it just makes me happy. I look forward to all your videos. It reminds me how helpful my wife and partner was for me always there for the hard work and never complaining.
I could watch your video's over and over,, and I do watch them several times,, Bravo on a job well done.. When it comes to sailing you will be able to enjoy your boat because you have fixed many issues and upgraded many systems.. these repairs and upgrades will give you peace of mind when sailing the deep blue sea................
Glad to hear that, Brent. Thanks for the support
I must be crazy! I am sitting in central Texas, never have sailed, rarely get to the water, but I love watching these two. They work together and seem so sweet. Wish I could meet them. I’ll just sit here watching them put in exhaust pipes and I love it! Crazy!
☺️💕 so glad to hear that, Natasha. Maybe we can meet some day
Each time I saw you use a drill to make a bunch of holes for a cut out, I would always think to myself "If he only had an oscillating saw". I actually almost bought you one to ship out to you, but when I realized that the battery did not come with it and the battery cost as much as the tool I cheeped out. :) Glade you finally got one! You are a lucky man to have an awesome partner like Roberta.
😁 it was quite expensive but it was totally worth ☺️
Nice. You went the extra mile with the grounds. Correct color too. I typically see braided unshielded wire wrapped around loose bolts and sealed with electrical tape, rotten from years of condensation.
Those multi-tools are very handy.
☺️ thanks for the always support. We really like to do things correctly if we have the correct materials for it
YEA!!
It’s all looking so good! That exhaust run was a tedious job.
You’ll love that Milwaukee multi tool!
I used one for years in my business. It was my go to tool for small precise cutting, and sanding. As you’ve already discovered, it’s very versatile.
I so excited that you two are living the life you love, and that you’re not afraid to work for it.
Have fun!
Thanks,
Bart
I remember when I used to bend like that. There were many unusual contortions involved in this installation!
Had same thought whilst they were climbing in and over everything...
I was thinking the same thing.
sadly so do i :(
After all the shows iv watched, this one was the one that i noticed the music on! Outstanding job guys!!!!!
It truely is my fav RUclips show to watch.
Glad you like the music and our videos, Adam 😊
Hi Duca, It is better to install a temperature alarm on the exhaust this tells you right away if the exhaust temp rises . This means in case of a inlet blockage this saves your impeller and the first part of your exhaust hose. You spent a lard of money and this will save you a lard of trouble. It is not so expensive. I love your engine room and you made the best choice of choosing the engine brand. I was 36 years a Yanmar dealer and this engine will not let you down. Succes with the upcoming work.
Thanks for the suggestion, Gerard. We are really excited with our new engine. We can't wait to install her in place
Once again you have done an exquisite job of music choices and video editing. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Glad you like them ☺️ thanks for the support, Alan
Duca, you just need to get all the attachments for that multitool now :) ... well done mate.
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You two are doing a fabulous job on your future home. Clean clean clean.👏👏
☺️ thanks
I was sitting here watching in pain wondering if I could get a message through that you need a Fein oscillating tool but you know the patent expired and Milwaukee makes good tools too. Incredibly happy for you. So many times you could have used it instead of making larger cut. HAPPY DAYS! Roberta you are a wonderful genius for getting him such a great gift.
Yupp, if you're doing a kitchen renovation or working on boats, a Fein or equivalent are a must. Fein makes a lot of really specific blades for different tasks, so worth checking out their catalog!
I was thinking the same thing as I saw the tiny hole. Was like good opportunity for an oscillator to open it up. Used the milwaukee in my kitchen reno!
Best tool for everything, at least for a girl 🧑🏻🦳
One can take a paper cup, fill with water, and sit it on red hot coals in a fire. The cup will only burn down to the level of water. Never worry about fire when something is filled with water. Have a great week, and thanks for sharing another wonderful episode.
Thanks for the explanation. Glad you enjoyed the video
When I am working on wiring, I switched from zipties to industrial velcro. This allows for me to loosen, undo, redo, far more serviceable. Keep up the great team work.
Thanks for the suggestion
best way to enjoy my morning wake up coffee. . Very happy your channel on Monday am. Genius. . No rush .
Well done .
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I never thought I would say this, I live for Mondays to see my two favourite people getting their boat ready to explore the world. I love you both very much!
💕💕 Have a great week, Den
You two ROCK! Your doing everything right. Love your Channel and hope to meet you on the water some day. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the support ☺️ ⛵️⛵️💕
Duca you and Roberta should by now Be exhausted. Ha Ha. Roberta is such a thoughtful person by getting a good cutting tool for you instead of you hacking the wood with a drill and hacksaw ....gotta love her. Shouldn't be long now till we see the new power plant.be careful and stay safe Love you guys.
Superb! I love your attention to the smallest details. 👍
Thanks a lot, Stephen ☺️😍
Like that time they rebuilt the boat and didn't bother with the prop shaft or engine? Sometimes you need to get at the big details too ;)
Shorten the long SS bolts on clamps to prevent snags maybe? Otherwise looking good....coat all electrical connections with marine grease or similar.
I just adore the 2 of you!! Both just good kind ppl!!! I really just admire how hard you both have worked to get this boat up to snuff. I haven't gotten a boat yet an at 53 who knows what the future holds for us... Both of you an all your friends really do inspire me to keep my dream. ✌🏻💗😊❣️
Great editing on this very detailed episode. Everything looks top notch and well thought out. Cheers!
Thanks a lot
Roberta and Duca the two of you are delightful. Great job you make the world a better place.
Thanks a lot
you guy work together so well
Love watching the well thought-out, clean installs and your explanations fir how / why you're doing it.
Roberta a great partner to help!
Thanks for the feedback and support
This is an outstanding capturing of a very labor intensive install.. I like the narration, the music and the loving displayed teamwork..Just amazing..I am very happy you realized that the previous exhaust set up was subject for improvements...Keep up the good work..
Thanks a lot for the feedback and always support, Frans ☺️ glad you enjoy the narration, we are gonna try to do it more frequently 😁
Thank you for these videos. They remind me of my grandfather. He passed away in 1991 before he could ride on the boat him and my father were repairing. These videos are like a chance to reconnect with him.
Great episode. I feel exhausted just watching it
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Great job as always ! 👍 BTW, you will LOVE that new tool. I bought mine 2 years ago after a friend lent me his for a little job like you did.
I was in awe ! How could I live my earlier 63 years without it !? 🙄 The man who invented this is a genious ! 😊
Wow!!! You guys kicked butt on that task. I'm originally from the Milwaukee area so nice to see you have one of our tools. :-)
Oh the joy that comes from the two of you...
Makes me smile.
Sweet detail with the text. And that the music isn't 'upbeat'. Well done!
Roberta, Excellent and fun camera angles! You two are so young and flexible. I had forgotten how flexible we are when young. Nice work on the exhaust and bilge. Can you tell us when the engine will be installed?
Thanks 😊 the engine would be installed this week probably, we are right now galvanizing its birth. But tomorrow the state where we live is gonna get into a lockdown for 2 weeks and we’re gonna need to wait to install the engine
@Odd Life Crafting Where is that may I ask?
It's good you are doing this while you're young. An old person couldn't contort into the positions you are doing. I have enjoyed the journey and can't wait to go sailing. You are a delightful young couple and will look back on this as a wonderful time in your life. May God bless your journeys.
The exhaust system is very, very important on the boat. Nice work guys
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Guys, keep the metal right of your wet exhaust system, it corrodes very quickly, fibreglass parts last forever !!
You two are a great team. Enjoying every moment and your attention to the details. Odd will be all the better for it and you will sleep better knowing Odd will take care of you for a long time.
All new sailboat lol , probably worth a fortune now ! Wonderful , hopefully no problems down the road !
Eu tenho certeza que vcs vão manter esse barco pro resto da vida, é um tesouro, nada paga tanto amor e sicaflex em cada detalhe! 😂
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Duca kept calling it the "exhausting system." In North America, we tend to call these the "exhaust system," but in this case, Duca's term is more accurate. Truly exhausting installation.
The worse part is that ai know that is called exhaust but unconsciously O always say exhausting. 🤦🏻♂️ I guess I think it makes more sense and my brain works by it self. Hehehe 😅
It’s called English , the language we gave the world 👍🇬🇧
@@csnelling4 There is a old saying that my english professor used to say: "English doesn’t borrow from other languages. English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, then goes through their pockets for loose grammar and vocabulary.”
Duca call it what you want, just remind others to call you when the meal is ready!!! Lol
I have to say that I love the way Duca engineers everything so meticulously. I also have to say that that Hass to be the most complicated sailboat exhaust system I have ever seen in my 60 years on the water. I hope you guys have a couple of good carbon monoxide detectors in the cabin! Everything is looking great keep up the good work :-) PSRoberta, you are adorable as always
Bravo guys. "Check, re-check & check again" paid its dividend.
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Yep....yepppp. best tool ever in invented for so many reasons .nice workmanship on the xhaust .still would liked to have seen a decent size though hole fitted, instead of splitting it up .You two are becoming quiet the craftsman/ woman.Roberta you never iss a thing ,, Impressed. Well done.
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Ahh, the old carpenters saying @ 5:45 "measure twice, cut once"! Sound advice throughout lifes journeys.
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Rubber between components that touch or could potentially touch is essential for the long term health of components and reduces those hard to find squeaks that happen as your laying in the birth wanting desperately to fall asleep. Awesome job and well done!
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Good morning from southwest Florida.
Nice install so clean
Good morning ☺️
Duca, great idea installing the check valve in the line. However, please be careful that that kind of swing check valve needs to be installed horizontally to work properly. If it is mounted vertically with the flap on top, the flap may be too heavy to be pushed up and let the fluid out. Instead if the flap is on the lower side it remains open by its own weight and it does not prevent backflow. A swing check mus be always installed horizontally, and usually it is not bubble-tight because residue tend to build between the swinging flap and the metal where it seats when closed. A spring loaded check valve with a ptfe or nbr seat, possibly in stainless steel would be bubble tight, low opening pressure and could be mounted vertically without issues.
I think I made a mistake previously suggesting you leave the captions up a little longer, specially the lengthy ones. I think you actually shortened the time. 😃😊
Great job as always. A little trick I learned from an aircraft mechanic: when lashing two wires/hoses together, use two zip ties. One around each hose and interlink the zip ties. That way any movement is against the zip ties and they wear out rather than the hose/wire. Where the smaller exhaust hose crosses itself (near the thru hole) might be a place to do this.
Thanks for the suggestion, Larry
..good job, you are gettin' there, fine tuning is always tedious work, stay safe...
Yeahiii finally a Multi-Tool!!!! Apart from that... it was a pleasure to watch you guys. As always. You are just awesome.
Always i wrote the word "Finally" i listen Roberta saying Finallyyyyyyyyy in my mind haha
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Just love your videos! Your editing and music is supurb!
Odd is going to last forever in no small part to your attention to detail! Love how you work (no shortcuts, do it right, think things thru before doing, etc). You both are quite the team!👌👍👏⛵🌏
💕 thanks for the support, Robert.
To the commentary of Joe Weeks
There married with Sikaflex, that connets forever.
Regards from Germany
Why do we all enjoy watching ODD LIFE CRAFTING⁉️
Because you guys do an outstanding job of explaining as to why and how‼️
Plus you do a great job with you camera showing every detail‼️
On top of that if you do a job, you guys do it right‼️
And if I had anything to say at SIKA I would buy the copy rights for your SIKA FLEX commercials!🤣
Yes, I would call and count you to the great PRO’s of RUclipsr’s‼️🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️✌️✌️
Fair winds from🇨🇦⛵️
Thanks so much for the support ☺️
You know what's really nice? It's seeing how well you two work together and how much you both enjoy it. 💛🙂
Edit: A Multi-tool! And in my opinion the best one you can buy is from Milwaukee. I use it all the time for restoring the woodwork on vintage campers. You can make so many shallow precision cuts that other saws cannot make. And it's a sander too! The perfect gift! 🙂😉
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Roberta, you are the hardest working girl, what a treasure Duca has, to have you as a partner. Soon comes the new engine and then hopefully in the water. great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks 😊
Definitely my favorite You Tube channel! Why? Because you two have an infectious personality that exudes positive vibes that really connects with the audience. Your content is engaging and I can totally put myself right in your position and imagine the challenges, solutions and obstacles. And finally, you do not use sex to sell your videos. Roberta is so refreshingly beautiful in her demeanor and smile, and her modesty in her dress simply makes her more beautiful inside and out. Please do not change that. Everyone else has thumbnails that are boobs, or thong bikinis and it just cheapens the entire video. Keep up the good work both of you. I have learned so much from your channel about what it takes to restore a boat.
As a female sailor who follows many sailing channels on RUclips & Instagram, thank you Scott, your comment is so refreshing and what I think too. Well said. I’ve stopped following/watching some channels as they only put a thumbnail of their scantily clad female, etc. Elaine 👏😊
Yes, yes, yes and yes. Love!
Scott, I agree, personally i stay away from channels that use sex as a lure to get you to watch, Sailing Magic Carpet is another fantastic channel
I love the egalitarian relationship on these videos. Both are so respectful and supportive of each other it is beautiful to watch.
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Another thought...I have seen a couple other sailing channels where boats were struck by lightning...frying all electronics...etc....where you may be mild conditions...but destinations? Florida is the lightning Capital of the USA. Will you...on a metal boat...be installing lighting arresters and surge protection for the electrical systems?
Duka Sikaflex King!!
Roberta Sikaflex Queen!
Milwaukee tools are pretty good i love them
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It's time to put your boat in the water and share your adventures with us.
I'm with you on that but It still needs an engine. Cant wait for their first adventure.
There will be just one more job 1st.....
Lets check in 3 month or so if they still want to cruise..
Your impatience is not their priority.
늘 행복해 보이는 모습이 좋습니다 ^^
Hope you have a backup autopilot. It's really important on a long passage particularly with only two of you onboard.
We are gonna have a wind vane as well 😁
Something tells me that they have a B&H ram being installed soon to replace the old one...
Great job guys! I look forward to your videos every week. I can’t wait to see your new engine installation.
Thanks. Glad to hear you enjoy watching our videos ☺️ have a great week
You two have done such a good job with the boat 👍. It is going to last a lifetime. Can't wait to see it at sea ⛵.
It was for a fart moment and they changed the motor
You two seem to work so well together.
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Zip ties are a blessing from God !
Haha.
Only a few hours ago I was using zip ties and said to my wife just how useful they are. I wish I had invented them.
Just make sure to only apply them where you have access to cut them off.
What did we do before them , oh , thats right wire , number 8 .fencing wire.,!...kiwi necessity .and yea whish i had too.
You can both be proud of your work. Well done.👍😉
Thank you! 😃
You need to create a amazon wish list so some of your viewers may purchase items on the wish list for you :)
Great idea!!!
They don't sell brains!
@STEVEN R Smart ass remark. Go find something to do in your life.
You guys perservier more constantly than any project blog I have seen. It would be nice to be able to see you achieve your intention of sailing your beautiful, totally refitted craft. You never seem to get frustrated, but I am getting frustrated. It seems there are never ending projects continuing on and on and on.
When is little duca coming ? Lol
They have talked about this is previous episodes.
There's a technical issue, was discussed on one of the Q&A some time back
There are many other people out there doing similar boat restorations, but none compare to you two. Your attention to detail with both ODD and video production is a pleasure to watch every week. Thank you!
Thanks a lot, Thom
Duca: "I would like to buy a soldering iron."
Hardware Store: "We don't have any."
Duca: "None?"
HWS: "Well, we have a soldering tomahawk."
Duca: ...
HWS: "It's got a yellow handle."
Duca: "I'll take it!"
What brand is that great soldering iron? I’ve tried 3 and I don’t know, maybe it’s me! Lol
Awesome work Guys all the little things are coming together Great Job Cleanest Engine Room Ever
Thanks 😊 😎
The amount of work this is taking, you would have been better off opening up the through hull.
You are now experts in sail boat restoration! Marvelous 3 years watching you two and explaining everything that you have done! I have never seen a husband and wife so compatible as you two!
Thanks so much for your longggggg time support. It’s great to know that someone that came for the container is still here ☺️
Duca, you are supposed to make a boat ready, not an army tank..... ok... 😂😂😂
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Army tank ha it's more like a nuclear submarine 👏👏👏👏
Love your choice in music throughout the video..wonderfully entertaining!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can't wait to see you guys get married ! Lol
and have children, that a blessing
Now that would be amazing and wonderful video
@@jimhardesty2012 children = bigger boat
Why? If it anit broke dont try to fix it. ;)
Don’t listen to life advice from the comments.
I love these guys but if they have children I will have to stop watching them for about 3 years.
Children are a blessing to the parents but not a RUclips audience.
Watching you drilling out holes to make holes I kept thinking this poor guy needs an oscillating tool bad. Congratulations. Next a reciprocating saw for Roberta's birthday:) From a vicarious land lubber that loves your show and attention to detail.
looking at all those connections makes me think you need a CO detector.
Always a good idea when burning fossil fuels of any kind. 😁
Our CO detector triggered a couple minutes after we hard a hard grounding in Tofino two years ago. An exhaust flange had flexed and its very small leak was enough to set off the alarm. Our detector screams, "Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep, Carbon Monoxide, Monoxyde de Carbone!" It keeps repeating the alarm until acknowledged. Worth its weight in gold.
It's a wet exhaust, so they need a water detector ;) they already have.
Simply love the background music you select.
Glad to hear that 💕
I like your attitude that, if better is possible, good enough is not good enough. On that loop for the salt water outlet from the exhaist, you may want to fit a syphon breaker at the top - a one way valve that will allow air in when there is no presure, but close when there is pressure in the su=ystem.
The problem is the rubber valve. We were afraid it wouldn’t support warm water. And will have one on the cooling hose before the engine so it will protect from water coming back. 😊👌🏼
Tool box is growing, heat gun, multi tool 👍👍👍
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