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So rare to find these nice & calm videos on YT nowadays… 👍

I love your video. So calm in your presentation style and easy-to-understand commentary. I'm also based in Suffolk, on the Deben and this winter I shall be embarking on rebuild of a Penta Reverse Gearbox, as it currently sticks in reverse. Do you have any experience of gearboxes/transmission units?

Excellent video. I'm about to replace my own water pump in my 2002, and will also recondition the original pump to have a spare on board (also many thanks for Ep 18)

Thank you for the heads up on the corrosion. I walked away from the Volvo propeller. By chance, I distanced myself from a bad alloy. Some kind of manganese or zinc? I spell relief Michigan Wheel Sailer 2 L as in left. It can speed me along simply by being precise and small, and has given perfect service to someone on a 3/4 shaft, for almost half a century.. I chose fixed blades over getting the shaft and I'm happy. Running or stringing along, the Michigan Sailer is as quiet as a mouse.

As a collector of spare parts for this engine, I'm pleased to see that at least one person has gone further and fitted an entire spare engine. Keep up the good work with these videos. Btw, my engine is the 2002 freshwater cooled. Seeing 40-year-old seawater cooled engines in good condition makes me wonder if the freshwater cooling even makes sense. It's really a hassle to deal with the heat exchanger.

wonderful! Thank you!

Whats the function of the small hole it has in the joint area

I've got one too

Can confirm, a big hassle with the heat exchanger.

I have successfully frozen the bearings before assembly …

Thanks mate, I have a VP 2003 that refuses to die, and a spare VP 2030 if it does, so I appreciate your plan..

Smashing video Rob - informative, well paced and with lots of extra information and tips to help the boat owner on a budget. Keep up the great work.

This looks like a demo engine for a engeering school or museum, or who delivers an engine with a switch and everything ;)

Hi may I ask how you sourced the engine and if you have any recommendations?

I bought an engine like this 16 years ago for my 1924 catboat. The previous owner of the engine had noticed a loss of power and a Volvo mechanic had recommended a new engine. That's why I got this for very little money. When I got home I discovered, that only the actuation lever for the gouvernor was worn out, so that it was no longer possible to apply full throttle. A little bit of welding and filework fixed ist.

Brilliant, thanks! My boat has a 2002 and I’m so pleased you’re taking the time to make these clear and well detailed videos. 🙌🏻

Thanks you very much for sharing ❤

Thanks for great video

Put bearings in freezer first and heat housing in oven.

Hi again, Rob, from Cádiz. My engine starter just failed today and I remembered I had seen a video on this topic on your channel. So here I am again thanking you for your generosity and quality videos! Cheers from Spain!

😂 been there with the wind indicator! I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why my sail trim just wouldn’t settle… then I looked at Norma the flag and realised that the wind was coming from another direction to what the wind indicator was saying! Our wind indicator is still buggered though! Looking forward to making this same passage tomorrow, thanks for the video!

Hmm 🤔, was about to give you a 👎 until the end with the beach towel 😂. Good old British army humour. 👍👍

Thanks for taking the time to upload the video (and no. 18) very helpful in repairing our old Beneteau in Dallas!

I was inspired by his very useful video czcams.com/video/MQxAk9G558g/video.html

Excellent video - alowed a much quicker rebuild than if i iddnt have it as a guide, and there was a lot less swearing! If you ever find yourself sailing the Clyde or Scottish West Coast I owe you a beer.

Hi. Have you triede the gori propel?

Nice to see you back online again! Another very informative video, thank you for sharing! Fair winds

Another of your super, simple to follow videos. Am I pleased I don't have a wooden deck! Love your boat cover.

Good job, very well explained. I like the idea of the butyl tape, much less messy than sealant. Best Wishes ... Dave

I’ve just stumbled across your channel and like your style. I have a 92’ Bavaria 320 on the south coast she’s almost identical to blue solitaire

Good drills with the keel bolts! 😊

Hi Rob, thanks for your help in the marina. Hauled out this morning and it was a barnacle build up on the propeller, can’t quite believe it! Returning at a later date to do the crossing. In hindsight, should’ve had a scrub before setting off. Cheers, jack, Dave and Rick

How did you rig up an "anchor ball scare crow"? 🤣

I wouldn't heat the bearings - but I would the outer brass housing. For the shaft I would plastic bag it and leave that in the freezer for a couple of hours to make fitting the bearings a little easier. I would be very careful when driving the bearings to avoid putting too much strain or hammering the inner race - though with this design that's not easy to do.

So nice to see you visited our sailing place! Our boat is right there!

And why do we do this?

Hello , very good video , i am going to do this work.i am from Spain .👏👏👏

The helical gear box is the common problem with this starter. You did not mention that you have a isolatated starter motor ( Minus on the rear on the starter). Some VP engines are isolated, which means the engine block has no connection to the battery. Alternator is also isolated and you should have seen one wire is going from the starter motor to the alternator (minus). This was done by VP to minimize corrosition. It´s a very bad idea to change the alternator to a none isolated car alternator. If you do so, you need a 200A relais in the minus line. It´s done often without a relais and results in a defect oil cooler or a corroded hear exchanger. Minus connection to the engine block is only during the start operation when the starter is engaged.

Well made video

All my best wishes! I already uploaded a video on which a dermatologist explains how to protect our skin during sailing and, believe it or not, the next health video will explain what to do in case of stroke during sailing. I work with neurologists and I spoke to one of them a couple of months ago. He is also a sailor, and he is willing to help with the recording. I will try to record it sooner than later. Most of us sailors are over 50 and we are at risk.

So happy to have come across your channel! My boat also mounts a VP 2002. Keep going! I learn a lot with your videos. Greetings from Spain!

Shame you are not my neighbour in the marina- you really are a great source of knowledge !! Always great to see your videos ! Fair winds

Good stuff, as you well know, if you put marine in front of any part it quadruple s in price 😂😂😂😂😂

Oh Rob, another helpful video. I bet my tappets haven't been checked for years, another job for the winter. Thank you .... Dave

Hi Rob, Thanks for the video, I have a VP 2003 circa 1993, probably one of the last few made. It's pretty much ok at the moment but i do worry about things like the starter motor so this video has been very useful. If I get problems with it, I know where to look. Interesting that you can get pattern replacements for the starter motor. Are there any other parts that work ?. I've moved away from the genuine VP filters and saved a lot. I also found a source for raw water impellors. Take care, you're doing well, I wouldn't have known about your stroke if I hadn't read your about message. Onwards and upwards Eh! Best Wishes Dave

Hi again, since I have the same RWC engine but my boat is a 30 footer, what's a typical cruising speed for you and at what rpms? Same question for max speed at what RPMs. Thanks.

Great video and a beautiful boat. What’s the make and length? I have the same engine and am planning to replace the thermostat so your video will really help. I’m pretty sure my engine needs new engine mounts. We bought the boat a couple months ago. The engine sure shakes at 850 rpm so I'm thinking engine mounts may need replacing. I see many mounts advertised that appear to fit the back but haven’t been able to find any for the front of the engine. They appear to be different than the back mounts. Any suggestions/advice, part numbers, websites to visit? Thanks!

My home marina .. handy caravan for bacon roll popular with bikers ctclists dog walkers..

You have a lovely accent. Texan here. Thank you sir.

Excellent travail. Pouvez-vous réaliser une vidéo pédagogique sur les pièces du circuit d'huile et de refroidissement pour les débutants ?