A Rocky Start to our Bahamas Trip!
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- Our trip to the Bahamas does not go exactly as planned when we break a shifter cable and the windlass calls it quits! That doesn't stop us. After a quick trip tot the marine shop we are on our way!
Yay! Ed and Lyn are back with a new season of “This Old Boat” 😂.
2:58 As usual good work Captain! Well done!
Another great episode - “Roger out “ - Cheers
Guys, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, you guys are waaaaay awesome and funny ,and your videos are waaaaay awesome enough to be waaaaay longer😊
You're way too kind!
Remember to lubricate your cables (annually?) as well. Even the new ones. People who own motorcycles are always amazed what a difference lubricating clutch and throttle cables has, and extending the lifespan. Some light weight oil or dedicated cable lubricant is perfect. get plenty in there.
There is actually a tool you screw on the end of cable , the spray can of cable lube fits in the tool and you lube it up....
While taking off the clutch and throttle covers on the fly bridge and cleaning the moving parts up, I had screws loose so I tightened them and then sprayed wd40. So would I have to dissemble it all to get to the correct parts to lube? Also the fly bridge port throttle shifter ins affecting the movement range on the wheelhouse shifter, port throttle shifter. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 1971 58.5 foot Hatteras named Temptress.
its always something
Cool video
Nice to see you guys back on the water with Shay La Vie! I'm sure you guys can provide her with lots of great tips. Looking forward to this seasons series!
As long as all the wiring is good and not corroded, it sounds like it's time to replace The Windlass motor. But before you do that, either get or borrow an electrical tester with an inductive pickup to test the amp load, simply find the feed wire, put the inductive pick up around the wire and then turn on the switch, that will tell you how many amps you're drawing, which should be less than the circuit breaker rating. If it draws excessive amps then you know it's the motor, and if the breaker trips before it's rated amperage, then you know it's the breaker. This way here you're not guessing. And It's something you can do yourself
I’m almost positive not long ago he did a complete replacement of the windless. If memory serves there was a lot of fiberglass work involved as the new one didn’t fit like original.
Great your new season has started. Love your channel. Good luck with the rest of the shake-down.
Great as always…love the attitude you guys have about unforeseen boat issues. 👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks guys, I’ve been looking forward to this Sunday morning for awhile now. Can’t wait to travel along with you on another adventure this summer. Who is your new mate, looking good?
cheers from capt flint
Ed and Lyn,
Back on the water again I was going to say back in the saddle, but :)
Good sailing!
Cheers,
Rik Spector
number 1 thumbs up
I really enjoy your videos
Sitting here with ice on my bum leg, wishing I was there…
Replacing my cables right away! safe travels!
Nice vid well done
Thanks!
How come you didn’t introduce Shay?
That's what I was thinking. It doesn't cost you anything to tell your followers to head over and watch her channel too.
Was wondering that myself.
I need to lube the heck out of the windlass as well. It was a squeaky mess yesterday. Still worked though to get it out of the upper Chesapeake muck! Best wishes for your Bahama trip! Can’t wait to see what happens!!
First yay from Australia
I assume there is an identical cable for the other drive train? Did you buy 2 cables?
Trying!very cool footage! have a nice day~:))
Cables as linkages have 3 issues but 3 benefits as well. The issues: 1) they can slip at the engine end and need adjustment, 2) They can seize up and not move, 3) They can break.
The benefits: 1) The slip is an easy fix, 2) They are cheap to buy, 3) They are easy to replace.
The electronic / digital systems cost more and the only "fix" is replace sensors or controls.
As popular as the electronic controls are I prefer the old mechanical systems as they are more readily serviceable when they have issues. After all it is not if it breaks down it is when it breaks down when it comes to boats.
We broke a 38’ shift cable in Eleuthera, had to cruise to Man o war to find one they had in stock. Very fortunate!!
Hopefully that’s the end of the issues for your trip fingers crossed 🤞
Never mind. Just heard the part about 3 other cables...
"We're probably gonna change the other three." And then buy four spares...
Are those custom made deck boxes on the bow? I'd like to do the same thing.
hello! how do you like that motor on the dingy?
Mmmm.... Pierogis -- YUM!
Roger Out???
ROGER-OUT!!!!!
With your recent change of anchor, do you think you may have exceeded the 'windlass' rated pull (inc rode), and not its maximum pull?
Stupid question time: is there lube in the windlass gearbox. That's what ruined mine, no fluid at all, I just didn't know. We're in the Kennedy Point marina, not far from where you were staying. Safe travels.
Hello you two. I love your videos and are planning on going to the bahamas on our boat very soon. I have a question, How much alcohol can you have on your boat when you travel from Florida to the Bahamas if you are planning on staying for a while?
We bring cases of alcohol. Literally. I do not know what the limit is but they never check or ask where we check in at.
@@tryingnottosink9107 Thank you so much for the quick response. I was hoping that would be your answer because we all like our 1 (hahaha) sundowner. Happy cruising
Switch breakers and see if it persists.
That is the plan.
wee question about the cables can you get teflon lined cable outer
I don't know, but I am replacing them all.
What happened to your old dingy, the Boston whaler?
it could be worse, you could lose steering.....again
More,..more,...more,.....Please ?
What else can go wrong with your Hatteras for Gods sake? Ever think about buying a newer boat?!
New boats have problems as well. All boats in fact. When you put thousands of miles each year, things wear out.
A newer boat that size cost big big money
I’ve had three boats, one 30 plus years old, one 20 years old and one brand new….. more ongoing issues, days off the water, with the new one than the other two. For me a quality older boat being maintained regularly works best for me… as you say, they all have issues but the good days cancel out the bad ones.