You are the most legit channel we watch! And it was my husband who convinced me to start following Wind Hippie Sailing along with him, which is saying a lot! ❤️
"legit"?... I'm thinking this is the most "sailing on a wing and a prayer" channel I've seen... makes me wonder what else is floating around the oceans that isn't being filmed.
@@wesrichards6168 There's nothing more legit than diagnosing problems and engineering solutions by yourself with limited resources and budget. Inspiring.
I had this exact motor when I was a boat bum in the 80's on my Miura! I was a sailing boy, and new to, and terrified of, Donks. I was taught by a nice cruiser Pelican Pete (24' home built draft dodging square rigger) back in the 80's...I gave it the Jabsco impeller, clean air/fuel/water .....and I NEVER TOUCHED it in 8 years....and hand-cranked it all the time. I had a 2 blade old fashioned folding prop and could manage 3 knots tops with tailwind downhill! The day I sold this boat, (brilliant boats for aspirant boat-bums, land rover of the ocean) after 8 years and 1000's miles, it fired right up, and with a tear in my eye, I watched the Bukh sail away with my youth....I really love vicariously reliving my 20's through your excellent production. Thanks, sincerely.
Good job. I changed a few starter motors -- not many, but enough to have learned that the locational requirements for starter motors on infernal combusion en-jines requires them to be out of reach, at the back and blocked by a wholebuncha other stuff, with at least one bolt impossible to turn with any wrench known to mortal man or woman. Now you're not a noob any more. You've joined the ranks of starter motor fixer haters. It's a big group. Way to go. Peace be on you.
Yay, Holly! Great job! I love your enthusiasm, positivity and courage! I've been thinking of you here from Mexico, watching the weather move across the Pacific. Hope you are safe and well!
Next time clean the connections good before connecting the cables. Great job getting into that "Dark Hole" and completing the task! Good decision on getting the pros to repair the starter!!
I'm pretty sure you have a DV10. It has 1 cylinder and the air intake is on the front. The DV20 has air intake on the side and two cylinders. And these Grinde boats normally had the DV10 unless you have the Super Deluxe version somewhow :D This will also explain why your boat is kinda slow since it has around 8-10hp.
I always carry a second starter and a second alternator for my piece of mind and W-D40 . Every 100hrs lubricate them the same for aviation mechanics . Steady your course young lady 👍
We had the 2cyl 20hp engine on my dad's boat. We used to try hand-cranking it just for fun. I could only get it to fire when it was already warmed up. When it was cold, we'd give up, haha. Even on the starter that thing was cold blooded. My dad used to joke it would be less effort to jump off the boat and push it along by swimming.
I have a Grinde and a Bukh DV10 but have never crank-started it. I didn't know about the compression lever, thank you for the tip! I'm very inspired by your journey - I've been sailing Scandinavia but want to go further.
Ok, you're a badass. Actually, this was perfect timing to watch because my 30 ft Pearson has engine troubles which I was leery about tackling, but now I feel like I could even fix the flat tire on the starboard bow. ... now ... brown ... cow?
Great job. Glad to see you know the importance of taking plenty of pictures through a project. Cause you don't know what you don't know until you're stuck staring at it with a blank look.
"Good job Holly !!" Make sure you understand that crank !! When i was little once did not get the crank off and the engine started !!!!!! "Thank God for watching out for us. Amen."
A good idea with a crank handle is to not wrap your thumb around the grip, lay I along te grip just in case it kicks back. You don’t want to break your thumb. Also you might want to use electrical tape to wrap the wires. Love it “thanks past Hollie”.
Never underestimate your need for a boat troll. Great job troubleshooting. You fix your boat like i do relationships, commit everything to them knowing I'll learn how to fix them as you go and replace as necessary... lol
Love your vibe and thanks for the video , I have the bukh 10hp and this was super interesting ! Had no idea you could hand crank it ! Good to know . Must find handle thingy …
Fabulous resilience! You are very lucky to have a hand crankable engine. I had that on my first boat’s Lister 2 cylinder diesel and used it several times when the battery was too weak to crank the engine. Also performing the yacht yoga to squeeze into weird places means several weeks of after muscle pain for us older boaties. Well done on the starter motor repair, you did that like an expert, you even used all of the correct true tradie expletives!
Don't doubt yourself so much, great job on the starter motor. You are definitely more competent than the majority. Fair winds and looking forward to the next installment 👍👍👍
My Q2m20 starts the same way, but I rarely get it over top dead center on the first try. I now have a new starter but I've yet to use it. Allway good to have hand cranking as a backup.
Nice job. Just 1 serious tip: disconnect the battery BEFORE you start working on the engine. That will prevent electical shorts from happening. Your battery will thank you. Once you finish your job, hook the battery back up. DONE!
When I started working on motors and vehicles, we didn't have these neat smart phones with cameras so I came up with the bright idea of using a Polaroid camera just for the shop. Now I just use the heck out of my smart phones camera to do it. I had a truck with a starter that had wires almost impossible to gain access to without disassembling the right front swing arm, so after the first try, I went ahead and took it all apart and just lengthened the wires by making a longer main batt wire and used quick connects for the other wires and made it so all I have to do it simply pull the 2 bolts, drop the starter, and disconnect the wires while under the truck. Might be something to look into for your boat because I promise you, sometime in the future you will have to pull it again
I hope you disconnected your battery when you began. It will startle ya quite a bit if the Positive wire hits ground. Could start a fire as well if you do not notice. Good job on doing the maintenance!
The “breaker” she was flipping is a battery selector switch. Both batteries are fed into that switch first before they go anywhere else. Switching that to off kills power to the entire boat.
Hi great job there , you can use a wire or a pair of pliers to short the solenoid to start an engine .. most sailors just replace a starter when the brushes wear , sailing off grid usually means delving into said starter , it’s a good idea to keep your brushes cleaned and never let them wear to the limit as it usually destroys the armature and commutator rendering the motor unserviceable.. a wholly deserved win on this repair , I’m an electrician with 25 years exp mostly marine any questions you have I would be happy to help
Great job on the starter motor Holly. The satisfaction when the engine started was like hell yes. One very independent young woman. Safe travels and look forward to next vid 🙂👍
Holly, you are a bright, intuitive and most pleasant young lady. You are to be congratulated for your focus and bravery for taking on the challenge of a trans pacific single handed crossing. Blessings, fair winds and smooth seas on your crossing.
Wishing you well! We got our little Precision 18 in the water last week and had a couple of sails so far... We are all in awe of your adventurous and fearless way! GO!
Just a heads up on maintenance! If u Dry the floor underneath your engine it makes it easy to spot leaks if you get any of the engine. It could save you having future problems. Good Luck and be safe!
Great work !!! You do/ did very well. And not afraid or intimidated at all. I am going to Florida soon to find a boat. Soon Soon Soon. I will be on the water.
Nice! Being able to manually start your engine changes your starter motor (and to a lesser extent your battery and alternator) from a necessity to a convenience!
Hi Holly, Great job with your starter motor. I was just also watching 'Sailing Doodles' on youtube. They are in Puerto Rico and their electric anchor windlass isn't working. Too bad your not a little closer. ;)
I really admire your lifestyle. Your willingness to live the kinda lifestyle you’re living. Mad props. Haha props. Did I make a boat funny? I think I did. You can use it no worries lol
Hello Holly, it's crazy, but I will soon know myself better in and around Panama than in Germany, I like San Blas the best. In addition to your channel, I also see the following: You know Sailing Seatramp and SY Limelight with Anette and Michael. Then there's Sailing Ocean Fox. Carla and Simon from Sailing Ocean Fox already know Nina and Mario from the Mediterranean. Oh yeah and I mustn't forget Thomas, you know him too. The world is just a village! Stay safe and take care.
This is an awesome channel. Totally enjoy watching these. Lol I’m an aviation mechanic and I take fotos of almost everything I do. Specially if it’s something I’ve never done. Great job and smart using tape and a sharply.
Just had my brother rebuild my DV10 from my failed motor and a second hand motor from across the country. My boat is a bit strange as the engine is installed forward of the mast for weight distribution, so incredible engine access but crap for cruising. Swanson 30 foot sloop in Melbourne Australia . )The reason they are called Bukh.. cos that is the sound they make.. Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh .... ) Hopefully the little red beast will be reliable. Great job in fixing the starter motor and terrible engine access.
You did everything with your starter removal and install the right way.. sad that their is very little room to access the starter..and oil filter. Maybe if you could modify the left side wall some to be able to access starter and oil filter from the front of the engine it would surely make services a lot more easy. but as with most things..it is what it is. But you did a great job on this repair.
Your parents did a good job on you Holly.
I'm also impressed with your mechanical ability as well as your seamanship.
You are the most legit channel we watch! And it was my husband who convinced me to start following Wind Hippie Sailing along with him, which is saying a lot! ❤️
"legit"?... I'm thinking this is the most "sailing on a wing and a prayer" channel I've seen... makes me wonder what else is floating around the oceans that isn't being filmed.
@@wesrichards6168 There's nothing more legit than diagnosing problems and engineering solutions by yourself with limited resources and budget. Inspiring.
@@ontheruntonowhereClimbing the mast without a harness was the most awesome thing I’ve ever seen..... you are one hell of a woman!
I had this exact motor when I was a boat bum in the 80's on my Miura! I was a sailing boy, and new to, and terrified of, Donks. I was taught by a nice cruiser Pelican Pete (24' home built draft dodging square rigger) back in the 80's...I gave it the Jabsco impeller, clean air/fuel/water .....and I NEVER TOUCHED it in 8 years....and hand-cranked it all the time. I had a 2 blade old fashioned folding prop and could manage 3 knots tops with tailwind downhill! The day I sold this boat, (brilliant boats for aspirant boat-bums, land rover of the ocean) after 8 years and 1000's miles, it fired right up, and with a tear in my eye, I watched the Bukh sail away with my youth....I really love vicariously reliving my 20's through your excellent production. Thanks, sincerely.
Your grace and good humor under pressure is addicting.
Your audio has DRASTICALLY improved. Thank you. Fair winds Holly
You are a yacht maintenance machine, no price gouging mechanic required 👍
Engine starting “ best sound ever”!!!!
I'm inspired by you. I'm a white 44 yr old male inspired by you. Because I ought to be! Be safe, Gods speed, fair winds and safe travels.
Well done and done well! The look on ur face as it started ? “ priceless”!!!
Good job. I changed a few starter motors -- not many, but enough to have learned that the locational requirements for starter motors on infernal combusion en-jines requires them to be out of reach, at the back and blocked by a wholebuncha other stuff, with at least one bolt impossible to turn with any wrench known to mortal man or woman. Now you're not a noob any more. You've joined the ranks of starter motor fixer haters. It's a big group. Way to go. Peace be on you.
Yay, Holly! Great job! I love your enthusiasm, positivity and courage! I've been thinking of you here from Mexico, watching the weather move across the Pacific. Hope you are safe and well!
My grandfather worked on the Bukh motor factory in Kalundborg Denmark. Pretty cool to see them still working away in faraway places. :o)
Next time clean the connections good before connecting the cables. Great job getting into that "Dark Hole" and completing the task! Good decision on getting the pros to repair the starter!!
What did the Pro end up doing to the starter? Was that wire truly an unscheduled disconnect?
Good job Holly. Boats sure have tight working spaces good thing your little.
Just keep sailing, just keep sailing.... Have fun Holly!
"You don't even realize what you don't know until you try to put something back together" (3:37).
If there ever was a life lesson! 🤣
What a lovely kid you are, so bubbly and a can do person. I'm 53 and it would be an honour to meet you. You're dad must be so proud of you well done.
I'm pretty sure you have a DV10. It has 1 cylinder and the air intake is on the front. The DV20 has air intake on the side and two cylinders. And these Grinde boats normally had the DV10 unless you have the Super Deluxe version somewhow :D This will also explain why your boat is kinda slow since it has around 8-10hp.
28 years old and what an amazing life already and your adventures have just begun and that laugh at the start says it all.
I always carry a second starter and a second alternator for my piece of mind and W-D40 . Every 100hrs lubricate them the same for aviation mechanics .
Steady your course young lady 👍
We had the 2cyl 20hp engine on my dad's boat. We used to try hand-cranking it just for fun. I could only get it to fire when it was already warmed up. When it was cold, we'd give up, haha. Even on the starter that thing was cold blooded. My dad used to joke it would be less effort to jump off the boat and push it along by swimming.
Having rebuilt a couple of motorcycle engines, I fully understand the anxiety you get starting it up after reassembling everything. Well done!
No matter how pro you are, it's always worth taking a picture of whatever you're tearing down!
You can tell this isn't the first time Captain Holly has done mechanic work. Great job captain!😊👍
I have a Grinde and a Bukh DV10 but have never crank-started it. I didn't know about the compression lever, thank you for the tip! I'm very inspired by your journey - I've been sailing Scandinavia but want to go further.
Wind Hippi you are the best sailer I have seen
I love your courage and self confidence. Keep up the good work.
Every time you publish your video,you make me
daydream.
Thanks and congratulations for your determination.
Ok, you're a badass. Actually, this was perfect timing to watch because my 30 ft Pearson has engine troubles which I was leery about tackling, but now I feel like I could even fix the flat tire on the starboard bow. ... now ... brown ... cow?
See? I dove in, wrestled that emeffer and got my 45 year old motor started and purring like a kitten. Thanks Holly!
You are a really good jury rigger! GREAT JOB . PS. you are NOT fat!
no shes puffy lol
@@johndrew4957 she's buffed
You did a fine job young lady. I think that any problem can be solved with the proper attitude. You have it.
Great job. Glad to see you know the importance of taking plenty of pictures through a project. Cause you don't know what you don't know until you're stuck staring at it with a blank look.
"Good job Holly !!" Make sure you understand that crank !! When i was little once did not get the crank off and the engine started !!!!!! "Thank God for watching out for us. Amen."
Wow that looks so familiar. I have a 29' boat with a bukh dv10 and have spent long frustrating hours in that hole
You are Amazing! You have inspired me to be more like you and have a go at fixing stuff. Well done! Cheers Gray Australia
Great that you share what it’s like day to day on a boat
99.9 percent of the people have no idea
Great job Holly!
Thoughts and prayers have been with you. You are one amazing sailor.
You rock so hard!! So right about disassembly. Great attitude toward engine mishaps, they are such confidence boosters. Woo hoo!
You're like a warrior Viking spreading love and cheer wherever you land. What a breath of fresh air you are Holly. And very logical.
She kind of does look like a Dane viking huh
A good idea with a crank handle is to not wrap your thumb around the grip, lay I along te grip just in case it kicks back. You don’t want to break your thumb.
Also you might want to use electrical tape to wrap the wires.
Love it “thanks past Hollie”.
Never underestimate your need for a boat troll. Great job troubleshooting. You fix your boat like i do relationships, commit everything to them knowing I'll learn how to fix them as you go and replace as necessary... lol
Always take pictures, no matter how small the job.
bukh best engine ever well done finnally a good sailing youtuber
Love your vibe and thanks for the video , I have the bukh 10hp and this was super interesting ! Had no idea you could hand crank it ! Good to know . Must find handle thingy …
I knew you would figure it out, you are smarter than a starter .Good luck on your crossing...
I've done a similar trip, Panama-Galapagos-Nuku Hiva... It was a wonderful trip. The Southern Cross overhead every night... I wish you the best!
Awesome you can get things done. So cutie when u r covered with grease
You should put some foam board with egg cartons glued to it to the back of the motor compartment and it won't be so loud in the cockpit.
Fabulous resilience! You are very lucky to have a hand crankable engine. I had that on my first boat’s Lister 2 cylinder diesel and used it several times when the battery was too weak to crank the engine. Also performing the yacht yoga to squeeze into weird places means several weeks of after muscle pain for us older boaties. Well done on the starter motor repair, you did that like an expert, you even used all of the correct true tradie expletives!
The talented Holly! Thank you Tish!
Hi dear, as a proffesional master mariner, i really admire your guts , crossing the Atlantic. I am getting old , i know 😀😀😀😀😉😉😉😉
I am so freaking proud of you!!! You are amazing!
Take pictures before and as you take something apart. Great advice! Self reliance is a disappearing virtue...and you have it. Good on you.
Don't doubt yourself so much, great job on the starter motor. You are definitely more competent than the majority. Fair winds and looking forward to the next installment 👍👍👍
I have a DV20 also and I have never achieved a hand start! You’re awesome and completely unflappable!
GREAT JOB HOLLY. You're always so inspiring!!
My Q2m20 starts the same way, but I rarely get it over top dead center on the first try.
I now have a new starter but I've yet to use it. Allway good to have hand cranking as a backup.
That is so bad ass! I get annoyed if mine wont start in 5 seconds while pushing a button 😂
Nice job.
Just 1 serious tip: disconnect the battery BEFORE you start working on the engine.
That will prevent electical shorts from happening. Your battery will thank you.
Once you finish your job, hook the battery back up. DONE!
Love the enthusiasm post-fix, I can relate :))
The small spots on your shoulder are common in the tropics just go to the pharmacie and they will give a cream for it love your job on the starter 😁
Good job ! Your quite the sailor. You are very brave and adventures. Stay safe. Paul, St Petersburg,Florida
When I started working on motors and vehicles, we didn't have these neat smart phones with cameras so I came up with the bright idea of using a Polaroid camera just for the shop. Now I just use the heck out of my smart phones camera to do it. I had a truck with a starter that had wires almost impossible to gain access to without disassembling the right front swing arm, so after the first try, I went ahead and took it all apart and just lengthened the wires by making a longer main batt wire and used quick connects for the other wires and made it so all I have to do it simply pull the 2 bolts, drop the starter, and disconnect the wires while under the truck. Might be something to look into for your boat because I promise you, sometime in the future you will have to pull it again
Damn she is chill..I would be stressed the F out if I had to do that fix..lol
good job sister!
such a cool girl glad to see that you tied your hair up before you started your motor oh yeah this is a rewatch ! ! !
Nice thank you i Will do that tomorrow on the starter and i Will look at the serial motor number
I hope you disconnected your battery when you began. It will startle ya quite a bit if the Positive wire hits ground. Could start a fire as well if you do not notice. Good job on doing the maintenance!
The “breaker” she was flipping is a battery selector switch. Both batteries are fed into that switch first before they go anywhere else. Switching that to off kills power to the entire boat.
Great resilience on display.. super cool..
Best Channel on CZcams!!!
You're Awesome!!!
Hi great job there , you can use a wire or a pair of pliers to short the solenoid to start an engine .. most sailors just replace a starter when the brushes wear , sailing off grid usually means delving into said starter , it’s a good idea to keep your brushes cleaned and never let them wear to the limit as it usually destroys the armature and commutator rendering the motor unserviceable.. a wholly deserved win on this repair , I’m an electrician with 25 years exp mostly marine any questions you have I would be happy to help
Taking pics is a good idea. I do the same thing when Im working on my truck.
outstanding... What a bloody mess inside the starter. you fixed it... you're amazing...
Inspirational
Great job on the starter motor Holly. The satisfaction when the engine started was like hell yes. One very independent young woman. Safe travels and look forward to next vid 🙂👍
I love your videos and I admire your courage and your sense of humor. You're the best, girl! May God protect you, always! Best wishes from Brazil.
Good job on starter from a fellow knuckle buster.
Holly, you are a bright, intuitive and most pleasant young lady. You are to be congratulated for your focus and bravery for taking on the challenge of a trans pacific single handed crossing. Blessings, fair winds and smooth seas on your crossing.
Wishing you well! We got our little Precision 18 in the water last week and had a couple of sails so far... We are all in awe of your adventurous and fearless way! GO!
The best to you , good winds for you and a happy journey . ...
Just a heads up on maintenance! If u Dry the floor underneath your engine it makes it easy to spot leaks if you get any of the engine. It could save you having future problems. Good Luck and be safe!
So cool, git er dun, got er dun
Well done, Mechanic !!!!!!!
What a great mechanic !
Well done i had a bukh 20 a brilliant engine which will look after you. I never was able to crank it though my hat is off to you. Fair winds
Very good effort. You are fearless.
Great work !!! You do/ did very well.
And not afraid or intimidated at all.
I am going to Florida soon to find a boat.
Soon
Soon
Soon.
I will be on the water.
Nice! Being able to manually start your engine changes your starter motor (and to a lesser extent your battery and alternator) from a necessity to a convenience!
Woohoo, nice job Holly! Way to figure it out!
Very Impressive. I had a little mini claustrophobia attack watching you make that repair. Good job!
Hi Holly, Great job with your starter motor. I was just also watching 'Sailing Doodles' on youtube. They are in Puerto Rico and their electric anchor windlass isn't working. Too bad your not a little closer. ;)
I really admire your lifestyle. Your willingness to live the kinda lifestyle you’re living. Mad props. Haha props. Did I make a boat funny? I think I did. You can use it no worries lol
Great Job, "Hut ab" and greatings from germany
Hello Holly, it's crazy, but I will soon know myself better in and around Panama than in Germany, I like San Blas the best. In addition to your channel, I also see the following: You know Sailing Seatramp and SY Limelight with Anette and Michael. Then there's Sailing Ocean Fox. Carla and Simon from Sailing Ocean Fox already know Nina and Mario from the Mediterranean. Oh yeah and I mustn't forget Thomas, you know him too. The world is just a village! Stay safe and take care.
Holly, what an inspiration you are to all women. Your spirit is BEAUTIFUL !!! SpaceX and NASA are calling you to Mars 🌌. Go get it gurl !!! 💋
Good job kid !!!
Love the fact that you know you dont know and just find the way,
This is an awesome channel. Totally enjoy watching these. Lol
I’m an aviation mechanic and I take fotos of almost everything I do. Specially if it’s something I’ve never done. Great job and smart using tape and a sharply.
Just had my brother rebuild my DV10 from my failed motor and a second hand motor from across the country. My boat is a bit strange as the engine is installed forward of the mast for weight distribution, so incredible engine access but crap for cruising. Swanson 30 foot sloop in Melbourne Australia . )The reason they are called Bukh.. cos that is the sound they make.. Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh ....Bukh .... ) Hopefully the little red beast will be reliable. Great job in fixing the starter motor and terrible engine access.
Enjoy your videos. Good job on the starter. You seem to have more experience than a lot of sailors.
Into the troll hole..!! Love it! Wish you all the best on your travels! Completely envious! I recommend México for a visit
You did everything with your starter removal and install the right way.. sad that their is very little room to access the starter..and oil filter. Maybe if you could modify the left side wall some to be able to access starter and oil filter from the front of the engine it would surely make services a lot more easy. but as with most things..it is what it is. But you did a great job on this repair.
. And extend the wires so you can fit then from the front before finally fitting the motor