BROKEN DOWN On Day ONE in the Pacific Ocean
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Today we set out on a BIG new adventure! The day starts with whales and ends with a losing an engine and having to pull into port.... Nothing is ever boring out here on the big blue!!
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In a pinch you can make a gasket from many things including a corn flakes box. Buying a roll of gasket paper and gasket glue for the spares box would be a good choice
As somebody who's fully restored a boat and is in the process of restoring another bigger sailboat, I know how much this can be. You guys are my kind of crazy.
Growing up my grandfather had a '79 50' Defever. It has been so fun watching you work on this boat, as I learned so much about boats and engines helping my grandfather with his boat. So much of your boat reminds me of his and the tasks I was given to help keep his boat running. Watching you deal with the engine issues while underway reminds me of the times I had to replace fuel filters when engines would shutdown while making the crossing to Santa Catalina in Southern California. Good times as a young man being taught so many life skills. I love my "Boat Work" t-shirt.
The boat is looking fantastic and getting her shakedown! I admire how resourceful you both are and calm in an emergency!
I would be freaking out. 😩
So the port engine is over heating! Well maybe Billy put poop in the engine instead of Oil!! He's done it before with the water tank..
Have been watching for a couple of years, thank you for all the great adventures you have taken me on. This trawler adventure has been fantastic. The in and out, the ups and down, all the amazing hard work you two are putting into this is so inspiring. What a grand adventure. We are so lucky you’ve let us follow along.
As someone who's thinking about becoming a liveaboard, I love it that you share the problems as well as the fun, and educate us a bit in the process. BTW, Bodaga Bay was the setting for the Alfred Hitchcock movie '"The Birds," a horror classic. If you haven't seen it, you might enjoy it, especially after having been to THE spot! Fingers crossed the overheat didn't morph into other problems!
These kids are the most seasoned seamen of all. And so entertaining like watching my favorite bird, a swallow.
I appreciate you two. Thank you for taking us along. Lodi, California.
That was so awesome guys. I am up north " Canada". For the holidays but watching your adventures always makes me wish I was right there with you.....stay safe
Sure hope you get the engine fixed quickly, Billy. Travel safe and be careful.
Bodega Bay... Alfred Hitchcock and THE BIRDS! ... Great movie, Great Boat, Great Crew and Fabulous Whales!!!! Love it that you're back on the water!!!!!
My thought exactly! And then what do they do, they show a large flock of birds on a mud flat! Look out for the ghost of a grumpy old bald film director!
It's the cylinder head that warpes, but you got to run it hot as hell for a cast iron cyl-head to warp. An aluminum head warpes a lot easier.
Going under the GGB is an exciting moment for any sailor who hasn't done it before. It's historical and iconic. My first time going under the GGB was during a sailboat race with the Blue Angels performing their aerobatic maneuvers right over the top of us. Imagine the sight of 4 (of a cadre of 6) flying underneath the GGB just as we were jibing to make our way back to the harbor. It will be forever unforgettable as long as my memory allows it to be.
You guys totally LUCKED out....calm waters, good weather, and...a second engine. Beautiful transformation of your floating home; SAFE sailings! -Seattle
You two are living the dream! You are an inspiration to all! God bless and may you have fair winds and calm seas!
Good job to two of you working together.
My dear guys, you’re absolutely incredible. What you two are able to deal with, stunning. The boat looks great already and has a special charme and character. Hope you get all things fixed soon so that you hopefully can set the focus more on cruising with the waves. Many greetings from Germany (San Francisco is our favorite city right before New York), take care and always enough water under the boat 🛥️😘👍🌞🍀
Check for milky substance in oil, they usually means blown head gasket. Love ur channel love the boat, thanks Sarah, Bill ur both hectic🇦🇺🇨🇦🤣
I restored a grand banks 36 1st twin Lehmans, 1st thing went was water pumps, then starters, and upgraded alternators to 120 amps each...you should use two group 31 batteries to start engines and use straight 30 oil in injector pump.you can adjust dampener on injector pump for a smooth idle
The chance of warping a D-series Ford cast-iron cylinder head after one overheat which you caught so quickly is minimal.
Head-gasket is still minimal but possible.
And overheat quite a few times before they damage a block.
They are a very very forgiving engine.
I hope you got the fresh water pump as planned. Best wishes for the run up and no damage done. Close to the new year now. You both are unflappable. The boat looks great. Best wishes for success and a happy new year going forward.
Sounds like you shut down the engine early enough to prevent any other problems related to overheating. Hope you get the part you need in time. Loved the footage under the Golden Gate! Brings back memories. My last time heading out was 1986 on board the USS Enterprise. Always an amazing sight.
Thank you for your service, My uncle served on the USS Enterprise
Both those engines should have gotten new water pumps installed based on age of boat unless you knew they were only a few years old, also alternators should have been replaced or send into a shop for new bearings and testing... same for starters, you should always have one spare of each onboard... Starter, water pump, alternator, drive belts, filters, fluids, I would also keep a couple injectors.
We tell our offshore customers to carry the following apart from oil and filters to do at least one oil change per engine and belts/hoses, zinc anodes etc.
Starter motor
Alternator
Raw water pump (Lehman ones are rubbish)
Freshwater pump
Thermostat
Set of injectors ( hp specific)
Full set of injector pipes ( D-series are renowed for breaking pipes if clamps come loose)
1 x head-gasket set
I was stationed at the Bodega Bay Coast Guard station for three years. Didn't see many nice flat days like that one. Thanks for not calling the Coast Guard. 😎
He’s a genius! That’s what the boss said and she’s not far wrong, you’re both quite amazing. I take my hat off to you both. Stay safe. x GL😊
We have fun dont we !!!
From western Lake Superior,
And the crew of Dodge Buoy
You need cruising lists.
Every 30 mins someone goes to the engine room etc and conducts a systems check from oils, gauges, sounds to smells. Have fun.
You two kids are adorable, I really enjoy watching your adventures.
Hi.... You have two pumps, one pump is called a raw water pump, its job is to pump raw water out of the stuff your boat is floating on to the engine. The other pump is called a circulation pump, it's job is to keep the water in the engine circulating, you just replaced your circulation pump
Out of the SF Bay and Blamo.......!! You never know what will break down............... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2023..!!
I was stationed with the Coast Guard at Station Golden Gate and I don't think I ever saw it that calm there...LOL! Glad you were able to make it into bodega bay.
I dig Billy's enthusiasm in the background of the ending. 🍻
you guys are living the life...my wife and i bought a semi truck in 1979 after we got out of college,did the same you guys are doing until kids came in '83--enjoy it- goes by very fast,so very fast...
Oof...That old man angry face for the YT pic. Says it all!
First off, the boat looks so good, thanks to all of your hard work! Give yourselves and "atta boy" pat on the back for that! I have been wondering how you keep yourselves warm aboard, heaters? So sorry your pump went out so soon in this passage, but, knowing how clever Billy is, things will be put right very quickly once you've the new parts!
Dorset engines can be more susceptible to warped cylinder heads if it was its pretty straightforward to remove it, then take to a engine shop and get them to resurface the head new gaskets valve clearances and off you go again, if the bores look clean you will probably be fine
You guys have made a great life, so beautiful 🎄🎁🎄
I have a trawler here in the Puget Sound and I normally run on one engine to save fuel. I usually only lose 1 knot when shutting one down and I swap back and forth between them to keep the hours consistent
Bodega bay is the setting of Hitchcock’s “ The Birds”!
The weather looks miserable, but HOW EXCITING!
Good mechanical skills are priceless. In my neighborhood. Enjoy watching a lot.
Consider locking up the shaft with some chain or something, since freewheeling may harm your transmission.
Price of fuel is a problem for many not on utube podcasts ..well done God bless you both fair winds and clean fuel filters.
There’s a guy in Portland that just swapped two ls’s into a motor yacht on his CZcams channel B is for Build. Would be cool to see if he would collab and help you with any repairs or maintenance.
Using silicone gasket sealant is always a good idea to use on all gaskets as it is very resistant to heat and any liquids🙂🌊
Thanks!
You guys have done an amazing job so far on that old beauty, with as handy as Billy is he will have those problems figured out in no time and you will be back on the water ASAP
Tongue stuck out is a good look for Billy...need more of that! 13:50 LOL
I was in the US Navy back in the early 80's on a ship out of the bay area I don't remember ever seeing the pacific ocean so calm.
Need some sails on it...Order 2 pumps. Always keep the proper coolant mix. Straight water will boil and blow the heads...
Run a clear header tank at the Helm, 10mm hose feeds lehman tank.. head height under 100 inches will give you less than the 4lb cap.. 10 to 75 C gives about .7 litre expansion..
Engine is under constant pressure hot or cold and never under vacuum.. allanS750
I'm loving this new adventure thanks for bring us along.
What a cruise of a life time, motoring up, (or near), the Pac. coast line. Thanks for sharing. (Those water pump bearings and seals last quite a while, but when they go away, it sure lets you know by creating a mess). Glad also, your engine temp. light was functional). Might need an engine room exhaust fan.
I had a Ford Lehman in my boat. Be aware that head gasket leak can show when the engine is under load but not at idle because the pressure of the hot gasses is much higher when lots of fuel is being burnt in each cylinder. So, watch the engine while Sierra is driving. I had a problem with exhaust gasses blowing into the antifreeze under load and blowing out the antifreeze. My repair was to install a large vented expansion tank that let the bubble blow through and vented overboard. I made the expansion tank from a discarded large fire extinguisher shell.
Knocking on wood with you for good luck! The rule is whatever spare parts you have are the ones that never fail:) Glad your doing ok. "Sea trials" Traveling with you is once again the best part of CZcams!!!! Love your positive energy even when the situation has to be frustrating.
Awesome! Made me think of that little river band song.... 'Cool Change'
I love your good attitude and how you include problem details which really makes your presentation of experiences more realistic especially for sail and power cruisers. Thank you, you two!! G. - How exciting, great camera angles as well.
To late now , but if you get a freshwater leak on that engine which you can not rectify - these engine will run fine depressurized. Cap off, keep topped up with clean water and keep going. If depressurized you still have temp trouble you can remove the thermostat and regulate temp by engine load, slow down a bit.
Just to keep in mind incase you have to keep going one day with no options.
B.O.A.T = Bring Out Another $Thousand! 😄
I've had Ford Lehmans in both of my boats and they are pretty much bulletproof. Solid running, simple engines. Good luck with your journey!
You can Buy Waterpump lubricant or ADD a couple tablespoons of Brake fluid to the fresh water and you have the same thing.
I take naps in the engine room with twin 300 johndeers running 1800 on either side of me lol
I'm waiting for a Great White to gobble up one of the little birdies.
Bless you great kids. Spirits up, carry on.
I've fished outside the Gate for many years and you guys got lucky and picked the perfect time to get around Point Bonita and through the Potatoe patch. It is very rare to have it that calm. Glad you glad made it safe to Bodega Bay. While there did you go to the Boat House for fish and chips? It is the Best spot in Bodega bay and has been on TV and in news papers as the Best. Looking forward to next weeks episode. Happy cruising.
Folks, spotless stainless rust remover will take the rust off your railings.
Boat looks great! Hope you made your weather window.
If your leaking coolant from a circulation pump, assuming its just a seal failure and the bearings are OK, you could pull the cap and fill with water to run the engine if needed. No need to pull it at sea if you don't have a spare. To check the bearings pull the belt and spin the pump by hand. Spins smooth with no excessive play bearings are OK. Leave the cap off and run it gently if needed for docking or a serious emergency and monitor the coolant level closely. Of course use coolant mix when you install the new pump. As long as the blades of the pump are not badly corroded those pumps are very rebuildable. Good way to save on the cost for a spare. Lehmans pump price is not bad compared with most others. Had a Mercedes pump fail - new pump was over $600!!
Wonderful twin screw toy to live onboard , you can walk side to side and drive astern .
Making your parallel parking much easier not to mention backing in your slip 👍
Love u both so cool to see you both work through so many issues a dn come out smiling... Your are both an inspiration
Billy sticking his tongue out at the end of the video was a funny touch.
Sierra saying Oh Mylanta! is awesome! Keep up the killer channel. I know yall notice...but man people really dig your project and refurb boat videos.. Got to have the views.. maybe in between future Seawind cruising ..you need to flip a boat every year.. Obviously the people love that content! Cheers!!
head back under the GG Bridge to Sausalito has a huge Marine boat yard repair and Marine store. and great boating community. You guys found Fort on the Marin side...there's a live band music food bar right there start of the video
dungeness crabbing and halibut salmon was all there by the birds and whale. SF bay is magical soo much to do fun Cheers
Your dog is still my hero after that 2 miles from him through the ocean he made that’s pretty crazy
Ya came a long way with this yacht ,I try to catch up on some of your videos ,,,mean while stay safe
Puppy cameos are the best.
from where i'm sitting it looks like the bearing failed in the pump, i'd recommend replacing the one on the starboard too, i bet it's not far behind. also, replace the hoses going to your heat exchanger, they look old. your lucky that the weather/ tide let you get back in. whoever did your pre trip should be thrown in to the bilge water, this is the kind of stuff that kills people in rough water.
AG1 looks a hell of a lot like Soylent Green.... Powdered!!!!
Good luck !
Same thing happened to me in my car, a couple of yrs. ago. Glad you guys got it taken care of. Looking forward to your return to the real ocean, soon. The Caribbean misses you.
Very cool whales!!
just a heads up some reverse gears want to be in gear when freewheeling, ie- dead engine, others are better in neutral. depends on how the oil pump is setup i guess?
Boat looks great and great to see that you found another pump..
That is my backyard! Sheesh, you'll spill the beans!
Bodega Bay, where "The Birds" was filmed.
One alternate solution for closed cooling system circulation are electric pumps rather than engine driven ones.. They cost less and are quite reliable with service ratings of 10,000 hours being common.. Keeping spares on the shelf is a not much of a problem either..
Awesome whales. So good.
What a crew, good luck on 'ya. 4:35 Notice the net line on the tail fluke?
i LOVE Ag1!!
Man... That Billy Boy is a master. It doesn't matter what it is, he can fix it.
Some extreme cruisers keep a chart of various temperatures on the engine on long voyages at every shift change. Others with electronic engine monitoring (more recent build) rely on the electronics to tell them they are in trouble.
Hey we signed up for 2 memberships of the Athletic Greens. Fingers crossed all goes well.
Water pumps usually go because the bearings get bad so it is an hour thingy
Good thing the weather was fair and, docking with one engine.....
Dunno if you're aware but on marinenized car / truck engines you often can get the non marine parts for cheap and fast at every auto parts store. Especially stuff like alternators, starters, water pumps, filters, belts, ... It's just some research to get the correct part numbers. Often they don't bother to change the numbers on the part itself but have different numbers in the parts catalogue.
Funny you mentioned submarines when commenting about the whales as I was on a sub of the east coast in the mid 70's when we were on ISE (Independent Ships Operations) on the surface surrounded by a pod of whales. One of the biggest dangers with overheat diesel engines is warping the head. I saw by the preview that did not happen. Good luck on your continued adventures.
Glad it was just a pump
Change the other motor also
It's ben over 11 days! I hope all is ok !
I can't wait to see the New Boat! That's if Seawind ever built it. It's ben 5 years!
Just for future reference just because it is a marine application doesn’t mean an automotive parts store won’t have it and it may cross reference to another non marine diesel engine. It never hurts to check. And if it is a well known diesel engine manufacturer like Cummins or Detroit or cat. Then it should pretty much be the same pump as a non marine and the only difference would be the pulley. Just some food for thought.
On a non marine it would just be a water pump not a fresh water pump.
Commercial Punt !
Bodega bay 💙
Overheating can cause the cylinder head to warp which in turn makes the head gasket fail, check for oil in the coolant- milky white deposits ect. Chances are you are ok though as you didn’t continue to run the engine.
Your not far from Santa Rosa which, for that area, is a bigger town. Up that line of coast, the towns are small. Eureka is a bigger town and hosts a good number of fishing boats. Crescent City and Brookings are towns that have fishing activity. Coos Bay might be a good place for emergencies. Beyond that, I don't know. That area of the coast north of San Francisco doesn't have any big towns. Just beautiful landscape, whales, sea lions, otters, and lots of white sharks (particularly around San Francisco.)
The union jack would look awful nice on that naked flag pole on the bow of your boat.