[ GIVEAWAY LINKS & RULES ] * To take part, you must be located within North America for shipping purposes. * Each link below is for one of the giveaway items. * You can take part of any number that you would like to have a chance of winning. * You must TAKE ACTION (like, subscribe, follow, become a Patron) to earn entries. * Current subscribers, Patrons, etc - you just have to visit the required page to earn entries. * The more actions you take, the more entries you have, the better your odds of winning. * Winners will be verified to have taken required actions before prizes are dispatched. * The giveaway will occur sometime before the end of the year (before we launch & depart) ► [POWER STATION] gleam.io/SdQNK/oupes-portable-power-station ► [INVERTER/CHARGER] gleam.io/jkwl3/4000w-solar-inverter ► [PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR] gleam.io/2dISh/gas-leak-detector ► [HANDMADE PINK SAND JAR] gleam.io/fyGms/pink-sand-in-glass-jar
From "Also Sprach Zarathustra" when speaking with a Saint, Zarathustra explains he wants to bring mankind a gift. “Give them nothing,” said the saint. “Rather take something off them and help them to carry it - that will do them the most good, if only it does you good! And if you want to give to them, then give nothing more than alms, and make them beg for that too!”
Isn't it interesting how old school technology that has been proven to last hundreds of years in many instances, we changed into electronic, which is so delicate and easily destroyed, then we questioned the quality and longevity of the old school technology and said it was never as good as the electronic. That is until your electronic stuff breaks down at the worst possible time and then you see in museums and on farms, old tractors and machinery still in use and working almost as good as the day it was built nearly a century ago. Sure the cables don't normally last a century due to heavy use, but they do last many decades. Good choice with the cable Ben and great job with mounting it. I nearly forgot. And beautifully finessed by Tambi!
I couldn't agree more!!! I'm old school, built my boat from the ground up with all the old fashioned tried and trusted methods, now some forty five years later, she's still going strong...
I've got to tell you, I've been around a tremendous amount of mechanical engine-stop cables back in my career as a diesel mechanic, and I can't think of a more elegant mounting for one. I literally have tears in my eyes of the beauty of that installation, 😂(especially the small paint brush.) What attention to detail. . . .!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really enjoy that you always put a lot of thought and effort into do a neat, clean install. If you ever have to trouble shoot or repair, it will be easy to work on. Plus neat and squared away is just part of the pleasure of owning a boat. Simple is always more better, builds good karma.
I did the same stop cable job on my Yanmar. They seem seize up after so many years due to corrosion. Mine was built in the 80’s, so the wiring harness isn’t tinned leading to some crazy electrical gremlins! I gotta update that wiring.
I would believe the mechanicl stop pull would be best for safely a shutdown. Like look at all the RUclips Videos of the multi-Million bollar yachts and other boats crashing a dock or othervessles because the electrical connection or computerized connection failed? I think you did a great job and the Coat Hanger connector will probably last for the life of the boat. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing your lives with us.
That was a great job Ben. I would rather have mechanical vs electric anywhere I could. Tambi you should have went with 99% success on this one. Lol thanks for posting. I really enjoyed.
My electronic kill switch died on me when I tried to shut the engine down after hoisting the sails one day. I had to get in the engine bay and locate the same lever to shut her down while single handing. Would have rather had the mechanical.
[ GIVEAWAY LINKS & RULES ]
* To take part, you must be located within North America for shipping purposes.
* Each link below is for one of the giveaway items.
* You can take part of any number that you would like to have a chance of winning.
* You must TAKE ACTION (like, subscribe, follow, become a Patron) to earn entries.
* Current subscribers, Patrons, etc - you just have to visit the required page to earn entries.
* The more actions you take, the more entries you have, the better your odds of winning.
* Winners will be verified to have taken required actions before prizes are dispatched.
* The giveaway will occur sometime before the end of the year (before we launch & depart)
► [POWER STATION] gleam.io/SdQNK/oupes-portable-power-station
► [INVERTER/CHARGER] gleam.io/jkwl3/4000w-solar-inverter
► [PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR] gleam.io/2dISh/gas-leak-detector
► [HANDMADE PINK SAND JAR] gleam.io/fyGms/pink-sand-in-glass-jar
From "Also Sprach Zarathustra" when speaking with a Saint, Zarathustra explains he wants to bring mankind a gift. “Give them nothing,” said the saint. “Rather take something off them
and help them to carry it - that will do them the most good, if only it does you good! And if you want to give to them, then give nothing more than alms, and make them beg for that too!”
Isn't it interesting how old school technology that has been proven to last hundreds of years in many instances, we changed into electronic, which is so delicate and easily destroyed, then we questioned the quality and longevity of the old school technology and said it was never as good as the electronic. That is until your electronic stuff breaks down at the worst possible time and then you see in museums and on farms, old tractors and machinery still in use and working almost as good as the day it was built nearly a century ago.
Sure the cables don't normally last a century due to heavy use, but they do last many decades.
Good choice with the cable Ben and great job with mounting it.
I nearly forgot. And beautifully finessed by Tambi!
I couldn't agree more!!! I'm old school, built my boat from the ground up with all the old fashioned tried and trusted methods, now some forty five years later, she's still going strong...
I've got to tell you, I've been around a tremendous amount of mechanical engine-stop cables back in my career as a diesel mechanic, and I can't think of a more elegant mounting for one. I literally have tears in my eyes of the beauty of that installation, 😂(especially the small paint brush.) What attention to detail. . . .!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
They make a stainless fitting to do what you did but you did a beautiful job.
Great fix on the stop cable! Loved the video and looking forward to the giveaway!!
Well I didn’t do this but your video did help me figure out why my stop cable wasn’t working so thank you 👍
I’m curious. What was wrong with it and how did the video help?
I really enjoy that you always put a lot of thought and effort into do a neat, clean install. If you ever have to trouble shoot or repair, it will be easy to work on. Plus neat and squared away is just part of the pleasure of owning a boat. Simple is always more better, builds good karma.
I did the same stop cable job on my Yanmar. They seem seize up after so many years due to corrosion.
Mine was built in the 80’s, so the wiring harness isn’t tinned leading to some crazy electrical gremlins! I gotta update that wiring.
Happy Thanksgiving BTM!!!!
Can't wait to see you back on the water
Oh man - we're beyond ready. It's the home stretch now!
Stop it already! 😄 jk, I like the clean fab job!
You stop.
I would believe the mechanicl stop pull would be best for safely a shutdown. Like look at all the RUclips Videos of the multi-Million bollar yachts and other boats crashing a dock or othervessles because the electrical connection or computerized connection failed? I think you did a great job and the Coat Hanger connector will probably last for the life of the boat. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing your lives with us.
Thanks a ton, Bill. 😁
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your's.
My wife wouldn't have ever let me just leave that one angel piece have fresh paint. I'd have ended up having to pain the whole boat.
You are an engineering genius !!
That was a great job Ben. I would rather have mechanical vs electric anywhere I could. Tambi you should have went with 99% success on this one. Lol thanks for posting. I really enjoyed.
My electronic kill switch died on me when I tried to shut the engine down after hoisting the sails one day. I had to get in the engine bay and locate the same lever to shut her down while single handing. Would have rather had the mechanical.
I like it. I prefer mechanical to electronic, in a marine environment, when possible.
It certainly does seem to make good sense in that way.
Just curious, have y'all kept up with the people that bought Sand Flea and kept up with her whereabouts?
Nice work!
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Could you please turn it upside down, water issues... Just kidding ;)
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:)