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Sailboat Care and Repair
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Registrace 26. 02. 2019
Welcome to our Real World Sailboat Repair Channel. Here we will show you how to do repairs out in the real world just the way that you will have to do it instead of on a bench or in a shop that has every tool and plenty of time. Please pardon the less than perfect sound or picture as we are doing these out in distant locations as we travel or in one of the many busy boat yards that we help in.
Our goal is to help you to save you money in a boat yard or just help save you if you are in a far off location as a cruiser.
We run an adventure school for teens for well over 20 years. During this time we have owned over 150 boats and helped in boatyards all over the world and learn many trips and tricks for repairing sailboats along the way.
Though we have learned a lot, we can never know everything so as we learn even more, we will work to keep you up to date. We are also open to suggestions for topics, tools and tips that can help everyone sail farther, faster and cheaper.
Our goal is to help you to save you money in a boat yard or just help save you if you are in a far off location as a cruiser.
We run an adventure school for teens for well over 20 years. During this time we have owned over 150 boats and helped in boatyards all over the world and learn many trips and tricks for repairing sailboats along the way.
Though we have learned a lot, we can never know everything so as we learn even more, we will work to keep you up to date. We are also open to suggestions for topics, tools and tips that can help everyone sail farther, faster and cheaper.
Servicing Lewmar #6 single speed winch
A simple video taking you through the complete process of opening, cleaning, lubricating and putting back together a simple Lewmar #6 single speed winch. This will give you the building blocks to be able to service more winches. Feel free to reach out with any questions for larger winches until we upload a video about those.
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How to prevent or fix kinky line
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Subscribe to our channel Sailboat Care and Repair for more sailboats DIY tutorial videos. Click bit.ly/2K2hBri We have all had line kink and then jam in a block. A kinky line can take a bite out of a wonderful day of sailing, so here are some tips on preventing kinky line and then fixing it - if you already have it.
Boat is sinking. Repairing packing in the water.
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Subscribe to our channel Sailboat Care and Repair for more sailboat DIY tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri We have gotten several messages about repairing packing in the water. On our new project boat it is needed so we will show you through this seemingly boat sinking adventure so that you can safely handle your packing without hauling out.
Failed deck core repair Part II
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Subscribe to our channel Sailboat Care and Repair for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri This is the second video in the series for a failed core. This boat had a lot of failed core and an unusual mix of two different cores during it's original construction. We used plywood as our core for two reasons: 1) we were removing a deck hatch and making it a regular piece of deck again. 2) ther...
What NOT to do with bad boat core
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Subscribe to our channel Sailboat Care and Repair for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri For over thirty years, I have heard about pumping epoxy in to a soggy core as a solution and it NEVER WORKS. Now you can see inside a deck and see why. I have wanted to do a video on this for a long time. What NOT to do with a failed core can now be seen. It's wet in there.
Failed deck core repair Part I
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Subscribe to our channel Sailboat Care and Repair for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri This is the basic data on what a cored deck looks like on the inside and how to prepare the repairs of a failed boat balsa or foam core.
Windshield / portlight replacement PART II
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri We wrapped up the upgrade of the Gemini Cat by replacing the windshield and it completely changed the boat. Truly impressive. This second of a 2 part series for this repair takes you from cleaning the old caulk to done. Pardon the wind noise.
Windshield / portlight replacement PART I
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri We wrapped up the upgrade of the Gemini Cat by replacing the windshield and it completely changed the boat. Truly impressive. This first of a 2 part series for this repair is the removal of the old windshield and the primary prep to make the new one fit and NOT LEAK!!
How to change heat exchanger zinc and broken zinc extraction
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri A standard heat exchanger zinc change, but with a broken zinc removal twist. The usual zinc change is common to nearly all heat exchanger zincs, but the broken zinc removal is an extra that is not often seen. Most of the time this does not happen, but should you need to know how to do it - here it is in color.
Changing Westerbeke diesel fuel filter on the sailboat
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri The little two and three piston Westerbekes have a small filter mounted on the engine. When changing the primary filter it is smart to change this one as well. It is a simple process and takes care of anything that gets by the primary filter and any last water that might have been able to sneak by.
Replacing a Racor fuel filter element
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri After finding a filter full of water and slime, we changed the Racor fuel filter. This was a smaller filter but the actions are nearly identical for most sizes of single Racor filters. The boat ran entirely differently after this change. Just remember to open and drain the bottom bowl and then get going!!
Replacing steering arm ends on Gemini catamarans and outboards
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri This is just a quick video on how to replace steering arm ends on Gemini catamarans and outboards.. Most steering arm ends are very similar, so you can use these techniques on almost all of them. This repair was on Gemini catamaran but the part and techniques are the same on most wheel steered outboards. Feel free to reach out if you have...
Raritan PHII toilet minor repair
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! Click bit.ly/2K2hBri Raritan heads are simple pieces of gear. This video is a brief repair to one and a brief description of them. Feel free to ask any questions as we have full rebuilt many of them over the last 25 years or so.
Tips for installing solar panel controller on the boat
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! bit.ly/2K2hBri This is a quick video of installing a new Solar Controller. It covers brief data on how they work etc. Feel free to reach out with any questions. We almost didn't post this video do to the limited nature of the data covered, but Vidi liked to get the data out for those who can use it. There is a lot more data about panels, connections etc. etc ...
Tips for spraying bottom paint on raceboat bottoms
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Subscribe for more tutorial videos! bit.ly/2K2hBri This tutorial covers the basics of spraying bottom paint. Most people will not do this, but for the few who do, it will speed up the boat. The first thing to keep in mind is that you need to make sure that it is legal to spray in your area. Next - WATCH OUT FOR OVERSPRAY as this can float on the wind for a long distance and will wreck your day....
Part 3 of 3. Tips for removing and replacing a cutlass bearing for a boat's propeller shaft
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Part 3 of 3. Tips for removing and replacing a cutlass bearing for a boat's propeller shaft
Part 2 of 3. Tips for removing and replacing a cutlass bearing for a boat's propeller shaft
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Part 2 of 3. Tips for removing and replacing a cutlass bearing for a boat's propeller shaft
Part 1 of 3. Tips for removing and replacing a cutlass bearing for a boat's propeller shaft
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Part 1 of 3. Tips for removing and replacing a cutlass bearing for a boat's propeller shaft
How to do a regular service of a MaxProp Propeller
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How to do a regular service of a MaxProp Propeller
How to open and repack a standard propeller shaft packing gland
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How to open and repack a standard propeller shaft packing gland
How much drip is appropriate for running
Where is part 3! 😮
You make it all look easy..I love the video
Thanks - such a great instructional video- explains exactly the problem I was facing and I can now go back to my own boat engine with a clear idea of what needs to be done.
What about balsa in the hull, or are isn't there any?????????????
Balsa cored hills exist but are not common. I recommend doing core repairs on a hull from the inside. Controlling the fiberglass dust is the key. BIG vacuum and partitioning with plastic.
Thank you. Used this today. Went great.
Excellent!
Watched a number of videos for the same subject but for some reason I could understand yours the best. But for reasons beyond your control I would like to see how to finish the deck. Replacing the original non-slip to the new core and how to do the seam where it was cut. The first and second video were some what logical like painting a wall with a roller. It's the steady hand with the brush I'd like to see. Thanks
We will be doing another core repair soon and will have the rest of the steps.
Great info explained well,thanks.
A very helpful, step-by-step, informative video! I am looking for some content on removing the manifold on a Westerbeke 30B Three marine diesel engine.. and another one for the Heat exchanger, removing, re-assembling etc. can you recommend any resources?
TKS for the informations. Best regards from Paulo S/V Tururá from Brazil. Good winds!!
Man. I just lunched my boat today and water started pouring. After a milf heart attack i stumbled on this video. Thank you for saving my boat!!! I’m a rookie and just getting to know boats. One question: How do you adjust to the correct position? Should I be looking for something? Is there a rule of thumb. Once again THANK YOU!!!!
Remove the back ground music it does nothing for the video
Great video! Now you've got me worried that one tube of grease won't be enough. The kit only comes with one tube, which I would assume should be plenty for a prop that hasn't been neglected?
Thanks. Very informative
Thank you so much for your detailed tutorial. I wish I had watched your instructions prior to replacing the port-ligh on my 52 Beneteau. This window is the largest port light on the boat apx 4’ x 2’. I had a new Lexan replacement panel made, and did what I thought was meticulous and correct reinstalling it. Long story short the window leaked worse after I replaced it then before I’ve spent countless hours trying to reseal it and after watching your tutorials, realize all of the mistakes I made. The port light is going to get removed, meticulously, cleaned, sanded, masked, caulked as you have demonstrated in your part one and part two. Thank you so much.
Great video..!!! 30:50 did you put like a weight on it, to keep it pressed down, or just let it dry without weight? That's crazy a hurricane knocked your boat over, and vandals stripped her. :/
What a great attitude! Nobody will die if it’s not exactly right. Thanks for the vid three years later.
WHAT A TERRIBLE ACCESS
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Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸
Interlux compatibility chart indicates, for example, that if you're putting on Micron Extra SPC over Baltoplate, that a light sand & apply is proper action. I understand you're talking about real world experiences, so how then does Interlux not suggest total removal in your opinion?
Not so bad. nothing the pumps cant keep up with BUT how do you adjust it? how much water should come in to keep it cool when it is right? Are we talking DRIP Mississippi DRIP or more than that
2 videos, and an incomplete job. Not helpful.
Thanks & greetings from Ireland. The winches are on the job list. Maybe now we see how easy it is we might to take on the service ourselves. Just subscribed
What was the big white arrow head pointer on the top of the filter mount, was it pointing to an air bleed plug when you're finished and cranking engine...mine has a large white plastic star-shaped knob on top..so thought your white arrow might be pointing to something similar...camera work was too far away for most of the video...and the dark shirt made it impossible to see the black drain plug you were holding up in front of you and opening on bottom to drain fuel. People talk about "polishing" the fuel, but if you have no gunk and/or water in this filter, what's the point of "polishing," ...and how is that typically done if you did ?
Oh my gawd this was funny
I’m visiting your channel again because I plan on doing this project on my boat sometime soon. Bummer we couldn’t get part 3! You are among the best boating channels. I hope you make the time to create more videos and find great success.
If you just glue back the outer skin instead of laminating with the neibourghing skin the deck isn t a single skin any more , doesn t it weaker the sandwich ?
Too much talk blah blah blah !!
You’re out of your mind. This guy has forgotten more about boats than you’ll ever know. I find virtually all of his comment very insightful. I hope he creates more videos - he could be a really polished presenter.
Very useful information. Thank you for sharing.
Put down your cigar and show us how to remove the drum from the base instead
Bolox to any one who complains about the incessant yapping, go sone where else! You are supposed to find out how to do this operation, before starting to do it!! 😂🤣 Thank you kindly young Sir for sharing.
You are a boating Chingón. Thanks for the instruction video.
I will be servicing my winches soon over winter... I will follow your directions.... Spraying an aerosol right next to a lit cigar.... 🤔 I think I will not follow your lead on this step! 😂😂😂
Hey thanks for this video of explaining what not to do.. intelligence is easy to come by.. wisdom on the their hand is not.. appreciate you.
Where can I find a replacement for the soft blue collar on the top of the winch?
Thank you for your tutorial video it helps new boat owners like myself who don’t have alot of money
On my 1981 Hunter 27 you have to slide engine forward and remove the coupling from drive shaft to get enough gland cap clearance to access packing,,
same issue but our boat have starboard the issue ithit from insite and glue new 3d core in
Maybe I missed something, but you first talked about this being a self bleeding system, but then later discussed the bleed valve on the Racor. Also (someone else asked this too…) Assume fuel should be shut off before this change (??) but I don’t know if you did that. Also, why is there no black gasket on top of the replacement filter? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Amen! Haha... I cringe when I see the drill and fill tutorials. Cutting the deck off is a lot of work but the only REPAIR option. Everything else is just a temporary "improvement" and passing your problems to the next owner.
I really think you should hold beer in a glass instead of a cigar while working. It would show the professionalism of you more, or juggling tennis balls don't you think?
Personally I would just buy the proper open-end wrenches for the job. Less chance of damaging the nuts and easier to reach.
Whats the weight and volume of that West Systems 406 box?🙂 I don’t know how much to order… 🙁
I wonder if it’s more easily done if you go from inside of the boat. Yes you are working in ceiling but you can hide the cuts very easily
Thank now im going to drill a 1000 holes an inject epoxy…. Haha 😂 Nah I’m going to make a new core, How should I go about the moisture in the remaining wood? Is it okay to replace the rotten parts ? And seal it?
Estoy maravillado con tu manera demostrarme algo que me preocupaba y aterroriza. Tengo una pequeña gotera en el eje y no sabía cómo hacerlo. Soy mecánico de automóviles, pero he comprado un bote y tengo mis dudas en las reparaciones más específicamente marinas. Tu video me despejó dudas, aunque no sé si estoy preparado para hacerlo con el bote en el mar.¿como puedo mandarte un video con mi eje y su goteo? Un abrazo y gracias por tu trabajo de información.
I have a soft spot (maybe 2'x3') above the grab rail. I know the grab rail is the source of the leak. People have said that since the spot is above the grab rail it is not the source of the leak. Since it is balsa end grain core, isn't it possible for the water to "wick up" and do damage? Also, since I am pretty sure I caught this in the early stages, is it possible to drill only to give it an opportunity to dry out? or is what you are doing in this video the only way? BTW - I saw video two and that sucks that the boat got knocked down. Thanks.
You were not very clear on whether or not to drill a thousand damned holes in the deck.