Beach time or ENGINE repair? Full time cruising never gets boring - UNTIE THE LINES S2E05
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- KARL and me are doing some island hopping in the beautiful San Blas and I am grooving back into solo sailing. There are a couple of projects on the worklist before I can set off on my first slightly bigger solo trip, but I have some great help from my friend and every morning I wake up to a stunning scenery and a big smile on my face...
Enjoy, ahoy and thanks for watching,
Nike & KARL
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Nike, I'm glad to see you again getting a little sailing in. As to your engine issues, I hope you are getting them all solved. My main concern is possibly not having a one-way check valve in the fuel line. In my opinion, this is the best system to have for reliable fuel delivery when starting. There are after market kits you can buy. Needless to say, you can't afford to have an engine that won't start when the urgency arises ! See you next Friday and Happy sailing !
I love that you just jump in and get things done! Really, if someone else designed and built the thing, the least we can do is figure out how to fix it. A little common sense goes a long way, and you seem to have your fair share.
You are a continual source of inspiration, I was worried that you and Karl might divorce. Glad to see that you guys are back together.
Warm sounds so good right now. It's been in blowing with gusts in the 60's and the temps have been in the teens, and single digits here for weeks, I expect more before it gets any better.
"Freedom" a 30' Mercator Mark two home port Seward Alaska, and here for the last winter, It's beautiful here but... We've gotta change our latitude.
This spring it will be time to shove off for the southern climes and those warm tropical breezes.
Hi,
thanks for the awesome videos! Some advice for stuck bolts:
- screw extractors seldom work, most of the time they break and you end up with hardened steel (vhm) stuck in your mild steel bold which is even harder to get out, so most of the time they are a step back.
- A better way is to drill a hole and then take a (too large) Torx Bit and bang it in the hole with a large hammer. The knocks usually loosen the bolt and you can directly attach your ratched/long lever to the bit. If it breaks it's easy to drill out because these are made of mild steel. Obviously you kill the Torx bit with that. An awesome opportunity to get rid of cheap bits :-)
- soaking the bold in wd40 over days and days helps, excessive heat also (most of the time I don't dare that)
- "dry" knocks with a big hammer on top of the bold
- a not too sharp chisel on the outer diameter of the bolt (uncrewing it with the chisel)
Last but not least I would be afraid that the two component stuff is only a temporary fix and replace it with a threaded insert (helicoil, timesert, ...) whenever convenient. You'll probably meet some yachtie sooner or later who has the proper tools and the insert itself costs only a couple of cents.
Liebe Grüße, Andi
Hi Andi,
thanks for your great advice. Actually, it's funny cause we have tried all of your list ;). The problem was, that the hole for the extractor was not 100% in the middel and when we tried with a bigger drill bit, to try your first advice, it went too close to one of the sides...then we just drilled the hole open and tried to build a thread...but it was just impossible. The material was super hard and the area extremely difficult to reach...no way unfortunately. We tried the chisel as well, but there was hardly anything sticking out that we could grab onto. We worked on this thing for full two days...but in the end the two component thingy was the only one that would work...but I check it regularily and it still seems intact.
Thanks for sharing your knowlede, though :)
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
Hi,
thanks for the lovely answer! Sometimes it is like that and the bolt wins. This happens to everybody, that's just how life is. Just two weeks ago a friend of mine had to pull out the whole engine and partly disassemble it so he could use a drill press to get to the culprit. But that was a car engine and he was inside a well equipped workshop, totally different story.
Feel free to contact me whenever you like opinions on jury rigging stuff in the field, it will probably be a year or so until I'll start some similar quest like yours and till then I'll be mostly stuck in front of a computer...
Liebe Grüße, Andi
So excited to see the windpilot enter your story. Last year I wondered about that as you proved out Karl. Patience rewarded!
Hi +Todd Boley, oh yes, she is my best mate EVER! I have used her a lot in the last half year. During the first year, I was just doing day trips and I did not really need her that much. Also, I like to hand stear (still do it quite often) to get a feeling for the boat. But now that I started to do "longer" sails, there is no way not to use her.
I still sometimes have problems setting her up right when sailing boom reach or downwind, and it is so frustrating when that happens and I have to hand stear. But I hope to improve that over time as well...we'll see.
Ahoy, Nike
I love the faces you make when you're concentrating!
You look happy.
Looks like a nice trip. Adding this one to our travel playlist. Have fun!
Thank You.
Repairing threads is a big job, no matter where. Nice job!
Always enjoyable to see what you and Karl are up to. How about an outtake video one week? I'm sure there are lots of snippets of humorous things that don't quite go as planned. Keep sailing. Stay safe.
Great video. Glad to see you back I always enjoy your video.
The dog looked happy. Broken bolts are a PITA and are always in an awkward spot to get at. The best chemical I've found for loosening stuck/rusted bolts is "Kroil" unfortunately it must be mail ordered. I'd also get some high quality anti seize for the appropriate situations.
I really like the dedication in you.
I'm learning from you, how much work and dedication it really takes once you have your own boat.
My goal is similar to yours, working to achieve it at the moment.
Keep up the good vibes :)
Like Vsshooter said... you just keep getting smarter and smarter, good for you!
Feel free to make them 10 or 12 min. long instead or 5 or 6.
Jimmy D I agree. Longer vids would be nice!
Very good idea. Please.
I like your official Karl stamp at the beginning of this episode.Very cool. Some beautiful evening filming.
You're very resourceful and this allows you to learn more about yourself and of course your boat. Lots of fun to watch your videos. We have two more kids to get through college and then we can live the dream as well. Fair winds. :)
You have become a very competent captain slash crew slash repair person.
called easy out and they dont work all the time, I have watched your vids from the beginning and you have brought this boat to life again so much, I am just amazed at what you have done,
I thank you for sharing
Terry
Very excited to see how that wind vane works for you. :)
This is a very interesting experience and l like the editing, it really shows the originality and the great energy that is needed to sail alone. I have a suggestion if you could add some sort of modest map on your editing videos always only if its not time consuming to make one.
Once you get the wind vane set up, you will love it when you are sailing!!
Hi Dan Blank, I totally LOVE that vane and would not want to live without it!!!
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
Nike, Thanks so much! You have really inspired me to get out there. After watching you, I decided if you can do it I can do it, so I bought a small sailboat off of Ebay and I'm in the process of fixing it up. I live in New England USA and hope to have it in the water next summer. If all goes well I want to spend the winter somewhere down south and if that goes well.....who knows. Thanks for being such a great inspirtation to me and ODIN (my boats name)Bill
So good to have you and Karl back on the tube. Rock On!
Really nice that the videos come out on Friday's. Certainly makes my day at the office more pleasant. Keep up the good work.
I really learn from your video's about the reality of sailing..Awesome editing, interesting points of content focus. Thank you! I appreciate the little maps to see where you are. Much admiration for you! Happy Trails.
Nice going! Your getting more knowledge daily.
great sunset
Epoxying that bolt in is not a bad idea. The "correct" fix would be a HeliCoil. Hole and thread specific, so not likely to find the proper one unless you are near a city with a good machine shop.
Thanks again I cant wait for the next one. Carl is looking just fine.
Great job! Now you need to sail on up here to Canada and we can cruise to Alaska. Keep it up your doing great!
one day, one day!!!!!! :)
nike is a very Smart girl,she knows about everything,carpenter,mechanic,etc,strong girl.-
Next time you have a bolt that will not come out and you tried the easy out but still won't work. Get a left handed twist drill just under the minor diameter of the thread. Use lots of wd-40 and you should save the threads. You did great with the job!!!!!
Very nice job. Nothing better than knowing you have the ability to fit what is broke. Tell Maria she has the perfect hat. Mount Gay Rum got me around the world twice so far.
I will do so :)
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
Swear I'm going down there first. So beautiful.
Do so, it is SO worth it!!!
I've been wondering when the wind vane would be a project. Glad it's coming to life as it should be a Godsend solo sailing. Great video as always. Looking forward to next week.
Hi MrDan27611, I put it up as the next step would be a 200nm passage to Cartagena...without a vindwane...that would be pretty tough as a solo passage ;). For day sailing, I enjoy being on the tillar...and also, for getting to know Karl and his movements, it has been good to feel him...but for more than a day, I depend on my wind vane. And she does a great job!!!
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
stumbled on series one a couple of weeks ago......just finished,so glad series two is started with no wait..strong,independent woman doing what she loves.respect!! i reckon angela merkel should worry about her job should you decide on politics..saying that i've never seen so many things go wrong with one boat.dont think you should rush out for a euromillions ticket anytime soon..but anyway,loving your work...
Hi Nike, it was nice to hear from you a few weeks ago. Would you enjoy making a visit aboard S/V Good Karma? Currently in Charleston, SC. Wondering where "the wind is blowing for you" now.
Thanks for another lovely video.
Wishing you well.
Beautiful spot to anchor
Nice vid, thanks for sharing, that island shure looks remote.
The main sheet hanging just in front of you and resting on the tiller looks maddening. Is this something that you can live with? I think it would drive me batty.
Love the videos.
Hi myvidlocker, yeah, it made me pretty nuts as well ;). I am now just sailing with one sheet cause it was too annoying and not very safe either in my opinion. And usually, I sail on one side moste of the time anyways, so I set the sheet on the right side before I leave...and if I tack for a couple of hours, the sheet is on the wrong side for a short time...
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
I've got the hots for Karls captain.😍
Great video, one of my favorite, thank you for sharing this...
Always nice to see a beautiful woman who can work on her own boat!
Yes an unusual sight. But even more interesting is watching a boat work on a woman.
I like the music..
It's wonderfull all your courage and brave you are references women I really appreciate very good job enjoy it sheers
The new music was good.
I love Fridays. :)
sweet video, i enjoyed it
WhiteSpotPirates...Great Video !! :) I was in the San-Blas area years ago with the U.S. Military. At that time, the people that lived their would dive for lobster, to sell to us (cheap ) We Cooked them on the beach. While your in the area, you may want to check on prices!
:)
Hi GlockMod23, they still do that :). And I have had a couple already. Very tasty! Fires on the beach with grilled lobsters, crabs or fish are the best for sure!!!
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
Way too short. Still, great to see you and Karl.
Nice choice of soundtrack music ;-)
Looks good.
Wow, what kind of boat is your friend sailing on? That's a nice ketch
You can find info on Maria and Cathy's boat Joana and their travels on www.sailjoana.com/About_Joana.html. It's an awesome boat for sure and they are both amazing women with heaps of knowledge. And there are always some good cold drinks when you step on board ;)
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
so Beautiful thanks sailors
I'm curious on your experience with your radar being mounted aft on the stern pulpit instead of part way up the mast. If you could do it over would you install on the mast, or is it fine how you have it? Thanks and best of luck.
Hi Nike, how are you getting on with your tiller pilot? I havn't seen you using it yet in your videos. Happy sailing!
Hi +Susie Crawford, are you talking about the autopilot or the windvane? Windvane works nicely, but have to improve my trimm for downwind sailing still. Tillerpilot / autopilot does not work sooo well, as soon as there is a bit more waves going on. It is too small for my boat, but I am currently working on a construction to mount it so it will actually move the windvane which will then move the tiller and that will make it deal with up to 20tons instead of just 3 :). Well, have to see if it works...but trying to figure it out...
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
Hey Nike love your videos. I have been binge watching them. Your so genuine and brave. Just a tip, start wearing a cap/hat/sunscreen. You can see the sunspots on your forehead getting darker by each vid. Protect the skin! Enjoy sailing!
Looks like you have a new mascot. Beautiful dog. Regarding your wind vane, you can always back up your auto steering with sheet to tiller steering. It works really well and cost two pulleys and a bungee cord, which you probably already have. Here is a link to a video on RUclips that shows one working. Jean
ruclips.net/video/FQNBlrg0VyI/видео.html
Great videos. If you ever have any technical questions send them my way. Ive been working on boats forever.
Thanks, Jean Mondeau. Actually, my friend Maria told me the same. I should look it up more in depth!! Thx for the link!
ahoy, Nike & Karl
Who is the new hairy crew guy?
San Blas is beautiful.
Just curious how you keep from getting bad sunburns when you're on a boat all the time.
Hi Lab Cat, when I sail, I usually wear a hat and a long sleeve shirt. That does a good job. And I use sunlotion all the time, factor 30, in the beginning 50. Alsways wearing a shirt when going fishing or snorkling as well. And later on, I bought a piece of cloth to make a sunshade for the cockpit, that is very helpful!
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
It doesn't sound easy to anyone who's ever hassled with a broken off bolt. It sounds like an occasion for some colorful mariner comments.
How are you seeing water depth? Do you have a depth meter on Karl?
Hey Wayne Penney, I do have a depth meter, yes :). It's a combo of depth and speed log and I have a display in the cockpit next to the compass for speed and depth. You can see it in some of the vids sometimes.
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
where is that remote control for at 0.18 just over her shoulder ??
You mean on the left? That's the autopilot, remote control to run the boat ;)
how much did you spend last season fixing up karl?
Hi Yates Snyder, I would say I spent around 25.000 for the year of fixing AND living costs. But I have another maybe 8.000 planned for stocking up on a couple of things if i really do want to go to the pacific :). But after that he will be the best boat EVER ;)!
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
I guess you only answer people that donate to you ;other wise you ignore everyone else ! Goodbye and good luck will your travels. I can watch channels that actual answer their post ; sad because you just lost a viewer and a fan !
Hi Moe Jaime, I usually try to answer every post where someone asks a question. It takes some time sometimes until I get to it and when it is on some old videos, I have to admit that I might miss it cause I don't see it. Also, I can only see the comments on my computer, not on my tablet...and as I do not use my computer very often, it takes some time for me to answer everyone once I do get to do it.
Sorry if I have missed you question...it surely does not have anything to do with the fact if someone pays or not. How would I know here anyways, who pays and who does not? It's a bit sad that you decided not to watch anymore because you assume that that is how I work, but anyways, I wish you fair winds and following seas
Ahoy, Nike & Karl
WhiteSpotPirates
Its was very frustrating because I enjoyed your videos very much, and it was hurtful to see you answer others and not answer me . I thought that you picked only other cruisers first ; or like I said members that help you . I am disabled and can only dream of doing what you so I watch vicariously .I lost my desire to see your lovely videos because you never answered me . I can only image you must of seen some of my post and only picked the ones your preferred ? I wish you well but if you make money off these videos to fund yourself ; at least be aware that you have many viewers that like your channel and they are not being responded to .
Hey Moe, as I said above, there is no preference whatsoever to whom I answer. I try to answer every question that is being asked here and I usually spend a lot of time for doing so. But it does sometimes, by accident, happen that I miss one or two posts. If you can tell me where you posted then I can look it up and respond to it if you would like me to. Or you can just repeat your question here on this post, up to you.
Have a nice day, Nike