It takes a lot of guts to experience those problems, pick up a manual and attack. Very impressive. Just as an observation, I have no experience with small diesel engines, but I have been taught to always double clamp hoses where possible.
Nice work guys! Bulge pump works that way but if you have yucks, just hold up the float or use a shop vac. Love the musical accompaniment! Greg about lost his mind when he saw the tape on the hose so thanks for confirming that it was temporary. Ping us anytime with engine questions. Greg rebuilt our Universal on the last boat and knows this stuff inside and out. Enjoy the Gulf Islands for us... no border crossings for a while.
Thanks guys!! Hope your summer is going well :) we are relying on cell data and haven’t been keeping up with RUclips channels, are you guys getting out?
An engine (Which a true sailor will not admit) is the heart of any boat. Your experiences with engine failure is both experiential as well as educating. I am not telling you something you don't already know but think it is important to reiterate it. Doing and learning how your engine works is invaluable to a "True Seaman". As you guys continue to expand your knowledge and experiences, so will your love of the sailing life. I think we sailors all have a life goal of being truly independent. My suggestion Ben is to continue your self-sufficiency journey and begin to collect "SPARES". Even if your engine is running fine now, eventually you will need to replace stuff. Keep watching Kijiji, ebay, Craigslist etc for "Yanmar" parts engines. Make sure you expand your onboard parts inventory using the knowledge you gained from your repair efforts. Build up your onboard tool collection including pullers, taps, gasket making material, spare hoses, spare fluids, easy-outs etc. Remember, there is no such thing as too many spare parts or required tools! I personally bought a used engine (Perkins 4154) cheap from Kijiji and in my little shop rebuilt it completely (Total cost to buy and parts was $3400) . Now I have a backup engine ready to go that I know literally inside and out! I always enjoy seeing the DIY aspects of sailboat ownership and hope you will be able to keep letting us see more of those experiences, although please make sure you let Alie get a song or two in the mix. Your the Man Ben! Rest assure you have a lot of people living vicariously through you! Stay Safe!
just started watching your channel but I like you working through the engine issues as that is the safety and most needed item that any boat has. knowing the workings and parts needed once out at sea will keep you warm and safe feeling for you. knowing the parts that you may break when taken the engine apart and having spare impeller for water pumps. Belts hoses clamps extxr
You are lucky that Bruce is a marine engineer and there to supervise. The next time you have to take your Yanmar to bits you will be wiser. Good luck guys.
re your bilge water depth relevant to the trip switch, you can add a check value to your hose leading to the drain thru-hull so that once the trip valve settles down to the cut off point, the water in the outflow hose doesn't drain back into the bilge. or mount your trip switch lower if possible.
Hey guys. My wife Michelle and I just joined your channel and are enjoying it. We’ve just finished season 1 and thought we’d send a shout out. We’re in Victoria BC living aboard our boat as well. We came across your channel as we were searching for boats that have gone up to Desolation Sound etc. which we plan to do next summer. It’s cool to see fellow sailors go through much of the same issues and challenges we have had as well. In all honesty, you guys really have conquered a lot more faster than we have. RESPECT! Way to go on your journey. We’re binge watching so I’m sure we will be caught up to your most recent episode in no time. If you’re ever around Victoria and want to meet up for a beer or something one day and share stories, send us an email or something! Can’t wait to start watching season II! Phil and Michelle Mavis S/V Arbutus Beach
I have a Yanmar 3YM30 and just recently went through the same endeavour. The engine seemed to run hot - without alarms - but still smelled hot. I changed the impellor, installed a secondary temp alarm, changed the thermostat, and finally this spring pulled and changed the heat exchanger. I think it is good to do this yourself - so kudos to you for figuring this out!
Patrick was an amazing sailor. Good to see his knowledge is being used. For the bilge pump, it is operating just fine, if you want to continue to run it, change the switch on your 12v panel to manual but remember to switch it back to auto.
Congratulations, you're official now with the name on her sides and transom. Your Engine Saga song makes the episode! Looking forward to more laugh-and-cry tunes in the future. By the way Ben, the beatings will continue until morale improves!
If y'all haven't already checked chart plotter of your to do list you should look into running Open CPN on a raspberry pi. With the right multiplexer you can use all your existing instruments. And it can all be done for less than 100$.
There's something so pleasing about finishing a project and having it all come together, and the best part is hearing your lady singing along making up songs as you go. Just may have a hit there with that engine saga song...
On the bilge, that's how the float switch works, it's all good. However, it's gross.. But it's the same for most boats. There is a fix. It's called ARID Bilge. And it's expensive AF. Or search "DIY Arid Bilge System" and you can make one for maybe $100. Bone dry bilges 24/7 is awesome!
Not sure if others have mentioned it, but that bilge pump in the engine pan is a no-no. That would pump out fluids that should not be pumped overboard. Enjoying your vids. Keep em coming
Your seamanship is entirely based on you confidence in your own skills and knowledge about boats. You don’t get that knowledge from paying someone else to fix your problems. Yea there is the machine shop stuff but other than that there is no more complicated piece of equipment in your boat than the engine systems. You tackled that like a trooper! There is nothing on that boat you don’t want to know about and become an expert on! Oh, and of course have a damn good time learning by doing! Ask a lot of questions and read anything you can get your hands on concerning that boat and it’s systems. You got this guys! Brought to you from your friends at CSA!
Thanks for sharing! Travel the world on your own boat means fixing the boat in exotic locations. And the more you both learn how things works , maintain and fix on your own before the big leap, the better prepared you are to take care of your self and the boat in locations where there are no help nearby and are able to fix it on your own. So don't worry. The "problems" you have now is just a part of the learning curve of ownership of a boat. And you are doing good in that matter. Also keep up the good spirit and humor. It helps a lot!
Correct...... If you want your bilge dry not a bad idea. They have hand pumps to get most of the water and oil out, then use a rag or sponge to dry it. This will also tell you with a visual inspection if you have leak.
That was an extremely entertaining video. Was totally engrossed in what was happening, such good content and editing. Found myself laughing out loud with that song, and then also disappointment when the oil bolt sheared off. Success on the engine repair would be a real confidence builder for your independence! Who needs a mechanic, not you guys!! You should finish the song, it is a winner.
Alright... where do I start!? I'm BEYOND proud of you both for hanging in there and fixing it yourself (you'll need that experience on the blue!). The songs are hilarious and I'm sharing them! I'm so excited for you guys that I lost a drop of pee! Shhh... don't tell anyone, okay?! CHEERS
Good job! One thing for sure, if you do your own work you learn as you go and you know what work was done. Until our adventures cross, fair winds and full sails ⛵
Think you hit nail on the head when you said it’s useful to do the work yourself , apart from the cost your knowledge maybe invaluable in a more remote locations, good work guys. Great singing by the way.
My bilge always has an 1" of water. Some people work hard for a dry bilge and some people don't worry about it. As long as your pump isn't kicking on too often, you're ok. Think of pump failure, how long would it take you to notice? If you live aboard not too worrying, but if you only get to the boat every few weeks, then a failed pump would be disastrous.
The one thing you cannot do while tied up at the dock, is sit on anchor... There's nothing like the feeling of freedom at anchor... Nice engine job. Welcome to cruising on a yacht... LOL A singer and song writer. Who would have guessed Alie...
As much as it sucks to be land locked for a couple of months, I think you gained so much knowledge and confidence, that it will pay for itself time after time - Great Job!
The Bilge float switch is fine - it's more for a larger quantity of water - We used to have a manual bilge pump with the suction pipe close to the bottom of the bilge to remove the normal collection of water from condensation, refrigeration and occasional deck leaks :-)
Dry bilge is seen in boat shows, not in boats on water; daily measurement, monthly squirt of some cleaner, and annual complete dry out to hunt leeks, especially checking the keel seam while testing bolts, is a common approach.😉 Newer monitors can report how often they are on, or even message you the details.
@@BreakingWavesSailing I'm really enjoying the real quality of your videos! I'm in Ontario and working through my first year as a boat owner, smaller but similar challenges. I like that you show when things aren't going perfectly, but also that you push through and still appreciate the gorgeous locations that you're able to be in regardless. Any chance you guys are going to go to a weekly video release schedule? Always lots of anticipation for your next video!!
Unless the engine hasn't been in the water for two years. I tested a boat fresh from the trailer and the thermostat did not open -> engine started to overheat. Luckily we were still in the marina, so nothing happend.
Great video. Nothing like diving in, with a proper dose of caution, and getting things handled yourself. The knowledge you gain will pay dividends in more ways than you can imagine right now. Well done! 👍
As a mechanic .. I could point out many things what I would have done differently .. I think the only thing I can see a problem with is .. where's the ring .. her improve singing alone .. just saying 😎 .. happy sailing
Another well done episode! With original music! Try PBlaster instead of WD40. Let it soak awhile and tap it with a hammer. Amazing stuff! Also those hoses going in and out of your raw water inlet strainer are not good as they can collapse under suction or when warm. You should be using wire reinforced rubber hose from the thru hull to the strainer and from the strainer to the raw water pump.
Wow, what an episode that was! Congratulations on your achievements, especially increasing your skills and confidence so much. And the spontaneous music...always great for a smile on the face. I’m about to tackle my own Yanmar water pump issues so this episode is well timed. Many thanks! Stay safe, healthy and always happy......
Great episode. Congratulations on all the new skills. The bilge pump and float switch are fine, but your engine bilge should be dry, so find the leaks and fix those. Water around the engine is a sign something needs fixing. You mentioned your raw water pump leaking, hopefully a quick fix and that’s where the source of water is from. This bilge is your catchall for oil and coolant so if water accumulates here and is pumped overboard your pumping hazardous fluids into the environment. If there are other sources of water that drain into this area, see if you can’t reroute those to the main bilges. If you don’t have one already, add a temperature sender and gauge to the engine. You already have a high temp and low pressure senders for alarms. This will let you monitor the engine temperature before the high temp alarms warns you that the engine is overheating. It is relatively cheap and it’s easy to do, especially with all the things you’ve just learnt repairing the engine. Your existing Yanmar wiring harness probably already has the wire for this running from the engine to your engine panel. You can do the same for a pressure sender, but a little more expensive. Both senders together should be under $200 (under $100 if you buy generic) and then the price for gauges if your engine panel doesn’t already have them. These are piece of mind upgrades. Allie, great singing and song writing...really fun. I miss the “ding” at the end 😔 LOL.
I have been following you both for a while now. I’m sorry to see you are having problems. I have been in the marine industry for years. You asked in this episode about a water pump impeller puller ? There is a company in FLA. called a Depco. Their speciality is pumps and associated parts. They would be the best place to start for a impeller puller. Before you install the new pump pull the cover to check the age on the impeller. The impeller when in place for a long time can stick to the housing of the pump and sheer off the blades , you will then have another over heat problem.
Wow well done stripping and reassembling that engine in such a small space. Great job attempting it and both of you keeping spirits up. Btw them O rings are hose clips :)
Watching your video there is another item of concern. The raw water Strainer. I’m not sure but it looks like a Plastimo product made from plastic. This unit is very susceptible to cracks which would suck air in the system leading to over heating. Another concern is it location , it should be located at or below the waterline. The best type of strainer is made by a company called Grocco. The strainer is all bronze with a clear center housing.
.... so Alie! .. hows the view up there, like the idea of the mast steps, think it would be a cool place to hang out as long as it is not too roly, sorta like a crows-nest of old, be a cool place to watch dolphins from ... Ben did you not say at one point that you worked high tension lines, so guess you have no probs with heights .... well Ben you know the cooling system on that motor now ... have seen some people change the V-belt with serpentine belts, if I remember correctly was to do with upgrading to a larger alternator, guess there is less slippage ..... sure enjoy the Bruce bits too, love how he goes along on the SUP ..... so Alie what is the boat yard job .... have a great week you two ..... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .... have fun be safe, save our oceans .....
It’s nice at the top of the mast! Neither of us are really afraid of heights and it’s a beautiful view. I mostly do body work at the boat yard, scraping and painting hulls, some repairs and some transducer installs, maybe I’ll make an episode on it! Thanks Peter!!
@@BreakingWavesSailing .... laughing .... they must trust your capabilities if they have you drilling holes in other peoples hulls .... good on you Alie .....
Good for you in doing the work yourself and figuring it out through the school of hard knocks. Nothing beats being self-reliant. Yanmar paint? I'd look into POR paint in a grey colour; it's bulletproof and much better?
Nice job,, learning your boat and systems will give you peace of mind and confidence to explore.. been going thru my cooling systems on my twin engine powerboat.. should be completed this weekend and off to the San juans... Enjoying your channe,l maybe see you on the water once the border opens again....
My question is what did they do with the heat exchanger ? Did they retube it or just clean it ? You did a real good job which should prevent problems in the future. Not exactly sure from the videos if when trouble shooting did you start with the water pump , thermostat, temperature sensor first or the heat exchanger.
They cleaned it and replaced two plugs, reseated the vent cap. Fairly expensive for what was done but apparently they struggled with the plug removal. Looking back I wish I had them all done but that’s in the winter project list amongst many other things I’ve learnt. I knew the leak was coming from the HE so I started with that. But once it was off, I was paranoid that the overheating could have caused other damages so I checked over the rest of the system. Looking back, with all I learned it was simply A small leak, but without going through the process of fixing it this way I wouldn’t understand that to be the case still
concerning the pump I do not think should be in that way. But it's not an imminent problem. You can set the pump or the switch to continue for a certain amount of seconds after the sensor is in his off position or if this is not possible change the sensor. There are many kits with a small panel that allert you If the pump is working too much and how many times it works. It's a safe think to have. Due the fact that it's not imminent I would wait to buy the kit with the panel etc. I'll find a link and post it to you. I hope it helps.
Thanks Todd that seems like a good plan. It definitely backflows. Other commenters say it’s good as is - just seems weird to me that I can’t clear the engine bilge fully with the pump
Breaking Waves Sailing it completely normal having that last bit of water in there. You use a sponge or an old rag or a shop vac for the last little bit. While the engine is running ie. in gear you’ll have a slow drip where the prop shaft comes thru the hull (to keep the shaft cool) unless you have a drip less shaft seal.
Just want you guys to know that I really enjoy your videos and your can do spirit. You tackled a very big job and just dove in. That attitude will serve you well. At around 14:20 you were pointing at the temperature sender when talking about the thermostat. I kept thinking, I hope he reads that engine manual a little closer before he starts tearing that down. Now I need to get back to watching to see how this all turns out.
Thanks Dana! Haha yah thankful For the service manual. It doesn’t actually describe how to do anything but the exploded views help me make sense of everything
@@BreakingWavesSailing My experience has been they stay wet, but under control. My bilge has several sources that contribute water to the bilge. Just to name a few, Refrigerator ice melting, condensation from the A/C (this is by far the biggest source), drips from the stuffing box (I know one drip every 10 seconds or so, but it adds up), drops, coming off the anchor chain. Not that these on their own contribute a lot but it does keep the bilge from staying totally dry. I probably have between 1/2" and an inch all the time. My shower handles shower water in a different way, but I know some just use the bilge.
I feel your pain! I have the same engine, a 4JH2-TE. I heard you mention the oil pressure towards the end of the clip. Where does your gauge generally read? I understand they tend to read lower as the engine ages and the hours pile on. Mine has been reading fairly low (around 2) lately.
Bilage pump sensor come on when you have a leak you do not know about. You can manually turn it on from time to time to drain it all the way down if it is wired right. When ever you hear the bilage pump come on you always want to take a look, unless you are in rough water getting into the boat and know about it.
Yah even with the manual switch it never drains all the way, there is always an inch of water left unless I use a shop vac or hand pump to remove the last bit of water. That’s not normal right?
@@BreakingWavesSailing I try to keep a dry bilge. More experienced sailors tell me I am wasting my time. I tried a check valve to stop the backflow but was told the back pressure may make it hard for the pump to start pumping out water. I then removed it. I just remove the last 1/2" of water by hand when necessary.
I have to say watching your channel over the last several months has been very enjoyable and almost therapeutic. Of course with the pandemic we have been land-locked out here in Alberta, unable to travel to our boat moored at the Ladysmith marina. All of that will change however, later this month we are going to make our way out! So thanks for your posts they have been a joy to watch (except that crossing with no engine) would love to buy you guys a beer!
Breaking Waves Sailing I have a yanmar with 3500 hrs on it and I’m thinking of putting in new engine before pacific crossing. Btw if Yu will cross the pacific have you seen kitty Van Hagens “pacific crossing guide book”? I was off Bowen island a few days ago and heard a power boat mayday on the vhf. Guy hit a rock and was taking on water but the rescue boats pumps couldn’t start... then I saw this cool link. ruclips.net/video/3cnJgRztYpY/видео.html from svc skallywags tech tip #10 video. Plus I have splashzone epoxy on my boat. Good luck with your journey!
Your engine cooling system will have zink sacrificial anodes. By now these will have been exhausted which is probably why your core plug has corroded through 5:59 The anode itself screws into a carrier that will be bolted into your cooling system, by now if you remove the carrier the anode will be gone and just the threaded bar will be left. shorturl.at/akoK2
It's great to see you tackling a project outside your comfort zone. That's how we learn and grow. Very impressed.
It takes a lot of guts to experience those problems, pick up a manual and attack. Very impressive. Just as an observation, I have no experience with small diesel engines, but I have been taught to always double clamp hoses where possible.
You can call it guts, or a depleted bank account, but either way I’ll take the complement - thanks :)
Nice work guys! Bulge pump works that way but if you have yucks, just hold up the float or use a shop vac. Love the musical accompaniment! Greg about lost his mind when he saw the tape on the hose so thanks for confirming that it was temporary. Ping us anytime with engine questions. Greg rebuilt our Universal on the last boat and knows this stuff inside and out. Enjoy the Gulf Islands for us... no border crossings for a while.
Thanks Angela! We definitely will!
I soooooo love your song. It made watching this more fun.
Way to dive head first into all that engine maintenance. Big project! .... and for the last piece to shear off like that! Brutal!
Thanks guys!! Hope your summer is going well :) we are relying on cell data and haven’t been keeping up with RUclips channels, are you guys getting out?
@@BreakingWavesSailing we've working full time, but have managed to get out on the boat a lot. Gotta soak up that sun while we got it!
You's are an inspection. Well done, don't give up, continue breaking waves.
An engine (Which a true sailor will not admit) is the heart of any boat. Your experiences with engine failure is both experiential as well as educating. I am not telling you something you don't already know but think it is important to reiterate it. Doing and learning how your engine works is invaluable to a "True Seaman". As you guys continue to expand your knowledge and experiences, so will your love of the sailing life. I think we sailors all have a life goal of being truly independent. My suggestion Ben is to continue your self-sufficiency journey and begin to collect "SPARES". Even if your engine is running fine now, eventually you will need to replace stuff. Keep watching Kijiji, ebay, Craigslist etc for "Yanmar" parts engines. Make sure you expand your onboard parts inventory using the knowledge you gained from your repair efforts. Build up your onboard tool collection including pullers, taps, gasket making material, spare hoses, spare fluids, easy-outs etc. Remember, there is no such thing as too many spare parts or required tools! I personally bought a used engine (Perkins 4154) cheap from Kijiji and in my little shop rebuilt it completely (Total cost to buy and parts was $3400) . Now I have a backup engine ready to go that I know literally inside and out! I always enjoy seeing the DIY aspects of sailboat ownership and hope you will be able to keep letting us see more of those experiences, although please make sure you let Alie get a song or two in the mix. Your the Man Ben! Rest assure you have a lot of people living vicariously through you! Stay Safe!
Well done Ben
A bit late but well done on the engine work and all the other jobs too.... will hold comment on the song writing :)
just started watching your channel but I like you working through the engine issues as that is the safety and most needed item that any boat has. knowing the workings and parts needed once out at sea will keep you warm and safe feeling for you. knowing the parts that you may break when taken the engine apart and having spare impeller for water pumps. Belts hoses clamps extxr
@1:32 R.I.P Patrick :(
You are lucky that Bruce is a marine engineer and there to supervise. The next time you have to take your Yanmar to bits you will be wiser. Good luck guys.
ha yes it’s true.. at the moment we are learning all about the fuel side of the engine :p. forced learning is the best kind of learning it seems haha
Great work you two, nothing better than the sound of happy diesel engine huh? It sounds great!
So happy you are back on the water!
re your bilge water depth relevant to the trip switch, you can add a check value to your hose leading to the drain thru-hull so that once the trip valve settles down to the cut off point, the water in the outflow hose doesn't drain back into the bilge. or mount your trip switch lower if possible.
Hey guys. My wife Michelle and I just joined your channel and are enjoying it. We’ve just finished season 1 and thought we’d send a shout out. We’re in Victoria BC living aboard our boat as well. We came across your channel as we were searching for boats that have gone up to Desolation Sound etc. which we plan to do next summer.
It’s cool to see fellow sailors go through much of the same issues and challenges we have had as well. In all honesty, you guys really have conquered a lot more faster than we have. RESPECT!
Way to go on your journey. We’re binge watching so I’m sure we will be caught up to your most recent episode in no time. If you’re ever around Victoria and want to meet up for a beer or something one day and share stories, send us an email or something!
Can’t wait to start watching season II!
Phil and Michelle Mavis
S/V Arbutus Beach
hey Phil thanks for the message! Glad you are enjoying our videos so far! Season 2 is really fun :)
Love this episode. Engine drama, comedic singing, Entertaining! Look forward to future episodes!
GODDAMN Ali, what a voice !
Banjo bolt! I actually made one to save a friends truck one time. Still in there as far as I know.
Well done, but so much for not having any idea about engines lad, you done the business 👍👍👍
Warren
Thanks Warren!
This was super fascinating! Thanks for sharing all your learning.
I have a Yanmar 3YM30 and just recently went through the same endeavour. The engine seemed to run hot - without alarms - but still smelled hot. I changed the impellor, installed a secondary temp alarm, changed the thermostat, and finally this spring pulled and changed the heat exchanger. I think it is good to do this yourself - so kudos to you for figuring this out!
Patrick was an amazing sailor. Good to see his knowledge is being used. For the bilge pump, it is operating just fine, if you want to continue to run it, change the switch on your 12v panel to manual but remember to switch it back to auto.
Congratulations!!! Persistence!! Fun!!!🤣 Positive attitude!
Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations, you're official now with the name on her sides and transom. Your Engine Saga song makes the episode! Looking forward to more laugh-and-cry tunes in the future. By the way Ben, the beatings will continue until morale improves!
If y'all haven't already checked chart plotter of your to do list you should look into running Open CPN on a raspberry pi. With the right multiplexer you can use all your existing instruments. And it can all be done for less than 100$.
Thanks we’ll look
into that!
You need a set of ratchet spanners. They are awesome, great to see the engine running 👍😁🍺🇿🇦
We will definitely look into that, thanks!
There's something so pleasing about finishing a project and having it all come together, and the best part is hearing your lady singing along making up songs as you go. Just may have a hit there with that engine saga song...
On the bilge, that's how the float switch works, it's all good. However, it's gross.. But it's the same for most boats. There is a fix. It's called ARID Bilge. And it's expensive AF. Or search "DIY Arid Bilge System" and you can make one for maybe $100. Bone dry bilges 24/7 is awesome!
your dog sure is a handsome guy!
Thanks! We think so too 😉
Not sure if others have mentioned it, but that bilge pump in the engine pan is a no-no. That would pump out fluids that should not be pumped overboard.
Enjoying your vids. Keep em coming
Your seamanship is entirely based on you confidence in your own skills and knowledge about boats. You don’t get that knowledge from paying someone else to fix your problems. Yea there is the machine shop stuff but other than that there is no more complicated piece of equipment in your boat than the engine systems.
You tackled that like a trooper!
There is nothing on that boat you don’t want to know about and become an expert on!
Oh, and of course have a damn good time learning by doing!
Ask a lot of questions and read anything you can get your hands on concerning that boat and it’s systems.
You got this guys!
Brought to you from your friends at CSA!
Thanks for sharing! Travel the world on your own boat means fixing the boat in exotic locations. And the more you both learn how things works , maintain and fix on your own before the big leap, the better prepared you are to take care of your self and the boat in locations where there are no help nearby and are able to fix it on your own. So don't worry. The "problems" you have now is just a part of the learning curve of ownership of a boat. And you are doing good in that matter. Also keep up the good spirit and humor. It helps a lot!
Your bilge pump allows the water to get to a certain level, this is to keep the pump from running dry and damaging itself.
Correct...... If you want your bilge dry not a bad idea. They have hand pumps to get most of the water and oil out, then use a rag or sponge to dry it. This will also tell you with a visual inspection if you have leak.
That was an extremely entertaining video.
Was totally engrossed in what was happening, such good content and editing. Found myself laughing out loud with that song, and then also disappointment when the oil bolt sheared off.
Success on the engine repair would be a real confidence builder for your independence! Who needs a mechanic, not you guys!!
You should finish the song, it is a winner.
Here’s a secret for ya, alie sheared that bolt ;)
Alright... where do I start!? I'm BEYOND proud of you both for hanging in there and fixing it yourself (you'll need that experience on the blue!). The songs are hilarious and I'm sharing them! I'm so excited for you guys that I lost a drop of pee! Shhh... don't tell anyone, okay?! CHEERS
Good job! One thing for sure, if you do your own work you learn as you go and you know what work was done.
Until our adventures cross, fair winds and full sails ⛵
Think you hit nail on the head when you said it’s useful to do the work yourself , apart from the cost your knowledge maybe invaluable in a more remote locations, good work guys. Great singing by the way.
I'm sure the Pacific Northwest is very beautiful, but it's still to damn cold up there. I would head south....
Fair! I guess we’re used to it
Awesome job working on your engine, you did it!!
Awesome job fixing the engine yourself and growing your skillset while keeping your sense of humor. Love the songs. Cant wait for next video!
Thanks Tjai! Now for the fun stuff :)
My bilge always has an 1" of water. Some people work hard for a dry bilge and some people don't worry about it. As long as your pump isn't kicking on too often, you're ok. Think of pump failure, how long would it take you to notice? If you live aboard not too worrying, but if you only get to the boat every few weeks, then a failed pump would be disastrous.
The one thing you cannot do while tied up at the dock, is sit on anchor... There's nothing like the feeling of freedom at anchor... Nice engine job. Welcome to cruising on a yacht... LOL A singer and song writer. Who would have guessed Alie...
As much as it sucks to be land locked for a couple of months, I think you gained so much knowledge and confidence, that it will pay for itself time after time - Great Job!
The Bilge float switch is fine - it's more for a larger quantity of water - We used to have a manual bilge pump with the suction pipe close to the bottom of the bilge to remove the normal collection of water from condensation, refrigeration and occasional deck leaks :-)
Dry bilge is seen in boat shows, not in boats on water; daily measurement, monthly squirt of some cleaner, and annual complete dry out to hunt leeks, especially checking the keel seam while testing bolts, is a common approach.😉 Newer monitors can report how often they are on, or even message you the details.
Glad you both are sticking with it! Really enjoying watching your journey. Looking forward to seeing more videos!
Thanks Chris, lotttsss of fun times coming up :) We’ve been our for a few weeks now. Just need summer to join us!
@@BreakingWavesSailing I'm really enjoying the real quality of your videos! I'm in Ontario and working through my first year as a boat owner, smaller but similar challenges. I like that you show when things aren't going perfectly, but also that you push through and still appreciate the gorgeous locations that you're able to be in regardless. Any chance you guys are going to go to a weekly video release schedule? Always lots of anticipation for your next video!!
Went thru engine saga over the winter. Omg I hate this and wish you a quick recovery
You kids are coming along nicely! Keep up the fine work.
Awesome video , keep up the good work, thanks guys
If others haven't mentioned it, thermostats almost always fail open. That causes the engine to run too cold.
Oh interesting!! Thanks Marc good to know
Unless the engine hasn't been in the water for two years. I tested a boat fresh from the trailer and the thermostat did not open -> engine started to overheat. Luckily we were still in the marina, so nothing happend.
Great video. Nothing like diving in, with a proper dose of caution, and getting things handled yourself. The knowledge you gain will pay dividends in more ways than you can imagine right now. Well done! 👍
Can you stick a small layer of foam under you bilge switch so it activates earlier
Good stuff. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.
As a mechanic .. I could point out many things what I would have done differently .. I think the only thing I can see a problem with is .. where's the ring .. her improve singing alone .. just saying 😎 .. happy sailing
hahaha thanks Robert :)
Nice job guys!!!
Another well done episode! With original music! Try PBlaster instead of WD40. Let it soak awhile and tap it with a hammer. Amazing stuff! Also those hoses going in and out of your raw water inlet strainer are not good as they can collapse under suction or when warm. You should be using wire reinforced rubber hose from the thru hull to the strainer and from the strainer to the raw water pump.
Good to know thanks Ryan!
You two are fun! Congrats on the engine repair. Well done.
I love this🤓
Great job!
Wow, what an episode that was! Congratulations on your achievements, especially increasing your skills and confidence so much. And the spontaneous music...always great for a smile on the face. I’m about to tackle my own Yanmar water pump issues so this episode is well timed. Many thanks! Stay safe, healthy and always happy......
Thanks Ross! Good luck with your water pump!!
I have the same engine. Order a pair of “hose pliers” from princess auto. You can use them to pull the impeller
Thanks!!!!
Great episode. Congratulations on all the new skills.
The bilge pump and float switch are fine, but your engine bilge should be dry, so find the leaks and fix those. Water around the engine is a sign something needs fixing. You mentioned your raw water pump leaking, hopefully a quick fix and that’s where the source of water is from. This bilge is your catchall for oil and coolant so if water accumulates here and is pumped overboard your pumping hazardous fluids into the environment. If there are other sources of water that drain into this area, see if you can’t reroute those to the main bilges.
If you don’t have one already, add a temperature sender and gauge to the engine. You already have a high temp and low pressure senders for alarms. This will let you monitor the engine temperature before the high temp alarms warns you that the engine is overheating. It is relatively cheap and it’s easy to do, especially with all the things you’ve just learnt repairing the engine. Your existing Yanmar wiring harness probably already has the wire for this running from the engine to your engine panel. You can do the same for a pressure sender, but a little more expensive. Both senders together should be under $200 (under $100 if you buy generic) and then the price for gauges if your engine panel doesn’t already have them. These are piece of mind upgrades.
Allie, great singing and song writing...really fun. I miss the “ding” at the end 😔 LOL.
good job. allie needs to record those songs as a maintenance log :-))
I have been following you both for a while now. I’m sorry to see you are having problems. I have been in the marine industry for years. You asked in this episode about a water pump impeller puller ? There is a company in FLA. called a Depco. Their speciality is pumps and associated parts. They would be the best place to start for a impeller puller. Before you install the new pump pull the cover to check the age on the impeller. The impeller when in place for a long time can stick to the housing of the pump and sheer off the blades , you will then have another over heat problem.
Thanks Todd! We’ll check that out!
Wow well done stripping and reassembling that engine in such a small space. Great job attempting it and both of you keeping spirits up. Btw them O rings are hose clips :)
Well done guys keeping on top of things that’s what makes a good boat,good people loving Bruce all the best cheers
glad you you got it fixed up, hope to see you over here in Van.
Funny you should say that! We left Van not too long ago
well give us a heads up next time your over here.
Watching your video there is another item of concern. The raw water Strainer. I’m not sure but it looks like a Plastimo product made from plastic.
This unit is very susceptible to cracks which would suck air in the system leading to over heating. Another concern is it location , it should be located at or below the waterline. The best type of strainer is made by a company called Grocco. The strainer is all bronze with a clear center housing.
.... so Alie! .. hows the view up there, like the idea of the mast steps, think it would be a cool place to hang out as long as it is not too roly, sorta like a crows-nest of old, be a cool place to watch dolphins from ... Ben did you not say at one point that you worked high tension lines, so guess you have no probs with heights .... well Ben you know the cooling system on that motor now ... have seen some people change the V-belt with serpentine belts, if I remember correctly was to do with upgrading to a larger alternator, guess there is less slippage ..... sure enjoy the Bruce bits too, love how he goes along on the SUP ..... so Alie what is the boat yard job .... have a great week you two ..... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .... have fun be safe, save our oceans .....
It’s nice at the top of the mast! Neither of us are really afraid of heights and it’s a beautiful view. I mostly do body work at the boat yard, scraping and painting hulls, some repairs and some transducer installs, maybe I’ll make an episode on it! Thanks Peter!!
@@BreakingWavesSailing .... laughing .... they must trust your capabilities if they have you drilling holes in other peoples hulls .... good on you Alie .....
Good for you in doing the work yourself and figuring it out through the school of hard knocks. Nothing beats being self-reliant. Yanmar paint? I'd look into POR paint in a grey colour; it's bulletproof and much better?
Good to know thanks Bryan
Check it out www.por15.com/POR-15-Rust-Preventive-Coating
Amazing job guys 😍🙏🏻
excelent video ,I have enjoy it and laught with the guitar creation , love you guys good sailing !!!
Great job guys!!! 😜😜👍👍✌️✌️
Nice happy for ya
Well done.
Nice job,, learning your boat and systems will give you peace of mind and confidence to explore.. been going thru my cooling systems on my twin engine powerboat.. should be completed this weekend and off to the San juans... Enjoying your channe,l maybe see you on the water once the border opens again....
Great video. Keep them coming.
My question is what did they do with the heat exchanger ? Did they retube it or just clean it ? You did a real good job which should prevent problems in the future. Not exactly sure from the videos if when trouble shooting did you start with the water pump , thermostat, temperature sensor first or the heat exchanger.
They cleaned it and replaced two plugs, reseated the vent cap. Fairly expensive for what was done but apparently they struggled with the plug removal. Looking back I wish I had them all done but that’s in the winter project list amongst many other things I’ve learnt. I knew the leak was coming from the HE so I started with that. But once it was off, I was paranoid that the overheating could have caused other damages so I checked over the rest of the system. Looking back, with all I learned it was simply
A small leak, but without going through the process of fixing it this way I wouldn’t understand that to be the case still
concerning the pump I do not think should be in that way. But it's not an imminent problem. You can set the pump or the switch to continue for a certain amount of seconds after the sensor is in his off position or if this is not possible change the sensor. There are many kits with a small panel that allert you If the pump is working too much and how many times it works. It's a safe think to have. Due the fact that it's not imminent I would wait to buy the kit with the panel etc. I'll find a link and post it to you. I hope it helps.
You first need a check valve put just after the pump to stop the back flow of water. As for the float switch you need to adjust the height .
Thanks Todd that seems like a good plan. It definitely backflows. Other commenters say it’s good as is - just seems weird to me that I can’t clear the engine bilge fully with the pump
Breaking Waves Sailing it completely normal having that last bit of water in there. You use a sponge or an old rag or a shop vac for the last little bit. While the engine is running ie. in gear you’ll have a slow drip where the prop shaft comes thru the hull (to keep the shaft cool) unless you have a drip less shaft seal.
The "cutter" sail is actually called a staysail. Like your channel!
Just want you guys to know that I really enjoy your videos and your can do spirit. You tackled a very big job and just dove in. That attitude will serve you well. At around 14:20 you were pointing at the temperature sender when talking about the thermostat. I kept thinking, I hope he reads that engine manual a little closer before he starts tearing that down. Now I need to get back to watching to see how this all turns out.
Thanks Dana! Haha yah thankful
For the service manual. It doesn’t actually describe how to do anything but the exploded views help me make sense of everything
You did it!
My word. Your girl climbed the...not going there. God Bless.
probably should have replaced the soft plugs on the side of the heat exchanger
The float switch is ok. The bilge pump sits on a plastic blue screen protecting the blades from debris. If it comes on to soon it would dry run.
So how to people keep their engine bilge mostly dry? Shop vac? Paper towels? Legitimately don’t know
@@BreakingWavesSailing they shouldn't be taking on water. If it's getting wet there is a leak. But yes the last little bit you sponge out.
Also wanted to say excellent job figuring out the cooling system. The knowledge you gained is worth way more than money saved not using a mechanic.
@@BreakingWavesSailing My experience has been they stay wet, but under control. My bilge has several sources that contribute water to the bilge. Just to name a few, Refrigerator ice melting, condensation from the A/C (this is by far the biggest source), drips from the stuffing box (I know one drip every 10 seconds or so, but it adds up), drops, coming off the anchor chain. Not that these on their own contribute a lot but it does keep the bilge from staying totally dry. I probably have between 1/2" and an inch all the time. My shower handles shower water in a different way, but I know some just use the bilge.
I feel your pain! I have the same engine, a 4JH2-TE. I heard you mention the oil pressure towards the end of the clip. Where does your gauge generally read? I understand they tend to read lower as the engine ages and the hours pile on. Mine has been reading fairly low (around 2) lately.
Thats how it should be. Dont mess with the pump.
Agreed, but if it is continually dripping the seal may be on its lasts legs.
Bilage pump sensor come on when you have a leak you do not know about. You can manually turn it on from time to time to drain it all the way down if it is wired right. When ever you hear the bilage pump come on you always want to take a look, unless you are in rough water getting into the boat and know about it.
Yah even with the manual switch it never drains all the way, there is always an inch of water left unless I use a shop vac or hand pump to remove the last bit of water. That’s not normal right?
@@BreakingWavesSailing I try to keep a dry bilge. More experienced sailors tell me I am wasting my time. I tried a check valve to stop the backflow but was told the back pressure may make it hard for the pump to start pumping out water. I then removed it. I just remove the last 1/2" of water by hand when necessary.
@@BreakingWavesSailing most people pick the lowest point to install the pump. you may need to move it or even add a second as a back up anyhow.
as a side note, make sure you are picking the lowest point while it is in the water. lol
The water left behind is because oil floats. Oh and ratchet wrenches.
Y'all are gonna be famous :)
May all your troubles melt like lemon drops.
W-D 40 is not really penetrating oil to loosen bolts. Get yourself some PB Blaster.
No cash no splash! Is that where you are working?
I have to say watching your channel over the last several months has been very enjoyable and almost therapeutic. Of course with the pandemic we have been land-locked out here in Alberta, unable to travel to our boat moored at the Ladysmith marina. All of that will change however, later this month we are going to make our way out! So thanks for your posts they have been a joy to watch (except that crossing with no engine) would love to buy you guys a beer!
Are you 5 years old...only mentally hahahahahahaaha classic...when life gives you lemons write a song about it...cheers to hearing that diesel start!
It appeared that you reinstalled the heat exchanger with the old rusty expansion plugs still in it? I hope not!
I ended up buying a set of 90’ needle nosed players to pull my impellers on my old Yanmar.
you mentioned Patrick Childress not sure if you know but he passed away recently from the covid 19 virus may he rip
Great vid. I’m confused. The problem was the freshwater pump or raw water pump / impeller ?thx
It was actually the heat exchanger that was leaking, we had to take it off to get it fixed.
Breaking Waves Sailing I have a yanmar with 3500 hrs on it and I’m thinking of putting in new engine before pacific crossing. Btw if Yu will cross the pacific have you seen kitty Van Hagens “pacific crossing guide book”? I was off Bowen island a few days ago and heard a power boat mayday on the vhf. Guy hit a rock and was taking on water but the rescue boats pumps couldn’t start... then I saw this cool link. ruclips.net/video/3cnJgRztYpY/видео.html from svc skallywags tech tip #10 video. Plus I have splashzone epoxy on my boat. Good luck with your journey!
Your engine cooling system will have zink sacrificial anodes. By now these will have been exhausted which is probably why your core plug has corroded through 5:59 The anode itself screws into a carrier that will be bolted into your cooling system, by now if you remove the carrier the anode will be gone and just the threaded bar will be left. shorturl.at/akoK2