Oh wow Simon seeing the engines running and the prop shaft going round …sounds lovely … and hearing the engine running from the wheelhouse it’s like when the engines running she is coming to life..

I just watched your “Storm Watch” video. I enjoyed it tremendously. That is what life on a boat is probably going to be for you. It seems to me you’re able to handle any situation. I am impressed by your engineering knowledge. Well done!

This is what I love seeing a guy who knows what he’s doing engineering hands on… bloody brilliant stiff Si good on yer lad

Not the usual "moon shots" that we're accustomed to on this channel Simon! ;-). Productive day mate.

Cracking video Simon, sometimes small jobs like that can be tiresome but makes your life better in the long run. A clean ship is a happy ship.

From an old sailor every bolt and nut you remove. In America we call it anti seize. Especially bolts that are used for adjustment. Also Gründung metal in a engine Room have a vaccum as you Grind. Metal powder makes a great lapping compound for your engines. Pre filters are cheaper than your main air filters.

You need to get some guards on those prop shafts. Like an old school proptunnel in a car.

The deep resounding purr of those engines really gets the blood to move through these old veins , Sarinda is looking fine Simon.

Cool riding the storm love it. Simon you are a man of many talents, duly qualified to own a 72 year old boad.

Thank you for this Simon, good idea to have the engines on standby, always best to give then a good run now and again. Problem by problem identified and/or sorted, great progress in one year.

You have done well with the necessary fixes! It will save you from bigger problems down the road. Yes, the boat is an organic living thing-she wants to get up and run. Stay well.

Did you call Gemma to let her know you were starting the engines??? LOL!

Please get some guards around those prop-shafts. Have you ever seen the consequences of someone getting wrapped up in a shaft? Once it grabs you that's it, meat grinder.

@samphillips8322

2 жыл бұрын

Especially if you lose your footing in a rough sea. Good advice.

@globalkiteapparel1891

2 жыл бұрын

Just seen your comment: I suggested a 🛒 from a scrap yard cut to fit with an angle grinder

I think I spotted automotive style alternators on your engines. While there is nothing wrong with that, you have the space for large truck alternators. I think you refer to them as articulated lorries. Anyway, those alternators are capable of over 300 amps. So in theory, you could run two of them, and have a maximum output of over 6,000 watts, depending on how big you go, just from the engines. Now at idle, all that power will not be available, but, it will certainly be more than the auto style. There are companies that make specialized alternators that produce 80% max power at idle. If budget wasn't a constraint, ecotech alternators is one of those companies. Just a thought.

Dealing with the forces of nature. High water, storms, mechanical challenges, and of course Gemma.

One of the smartest, talented guys on YT..

If you decide to clean the metal before using the rust stabilizer in the future, just wet the surface after you've finished with the grinder and allow it to sit for an hour or so. It will 'flash' rust and the stabilizer will then have something to work on. It looks like someone was using two 12-volt relays so they could use two batteries to generate 24-volt for the starter motor. It will work but, I'd probably do it differently if I was re-doing the electric system.

The though of those big engines running is exciting. Being able to keep the transmission engaged for a long period is wonderful.

It is nice to see how Serinda holds the storm. And wants to move with this engine sounds:)

nice job simon. have you thought of making a fuel polishing(cleaning) system for her? there are several or more commercial ones out there but easy for a man of your capabilities. it'll clean up your fuel while you stay anchored out there.

good to see she is hanging in there.you look like your doing good as well!

That wind generator will pay for it self in no time!! Good few little jobs done Simon, great job. 👍👍😁⚓🚢

I really enjoy watching your adventure with your boat. Keep them coming please

Even small steps are a step closer to your destination, great video 👍I look forward to them

There is an inexpensive rust converting solution in the US called OSPHO. It is essentially phosphoric acid. It is a liquid with a consistency close to water to water. One paints it on and after the rust turns black you are ready to paint. If I recall correctly OSPHO or its equivalent is available in the UK.

After this running of the engines, you need to check the engine oil sumps and the oil filters to check for any small metal particles. That is the determining factor of how sound these cat's are. Best use a small magnet to dip into the oil and drag it around. Any metal should attach to it.

@johnnunn8688

2 жыл бұрын

‘Any metal’? No, ferrous only.

Another storm survived. 😁 Great to have another engine update, too. Thanks for uploading and a very Happy Christmas to you and your lovely family. 👍

Great jobs Simon interesting to see :)

Looking good!

You guys are amazing in your skill, craftsmanship and knowledge of diverse technologies. I really enjoyed this tech session.

Amazing what a serious commitment to never quit can achieve. Like all great you tube channels, I seem to watch the early episodes with a degree of skepticism until I am won over. I think I am there with this build. But good lord, you have been gifted the most dismal piece of swamp-estate to do this job.

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the swamp makes our life very difficult, but we are getting used to the environment now! I think Simon is upset Christmas is on a Saturday which is our boat working day! He would be there all the time if we could!

@jeandupont9140

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShipHappensUK So spend Christmas on the boat, Santa Claus should know how to swim ha ha

Love those engines sound great

Make sure the elastomer in the harmonic dampners is still present and plyable. If it's froze, or loose and rattling, it will drastically reduce bearing and crankshaft life.

Good work. Get a wire brush on those pulleys too. They look quite rusted up..Great to see the engines were well behaved. Look forward to the next update. Take care.

Great video Simon. You are a very clever man.

Well, you weathered that one. Love the sound of the engines 😍. Take care and stay safe.

i have a real passion for the sea, would love to be in that wheel house with you simon. that's the thing with muther nature, the sea's can be calm in one minute and pick up a rage the next. beautiful place to be,enjoy every minute.

Here at Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA we get wind speeds of 50 to 100 mph several times each year. Head sails come unfurled and ripped to shreds. There are one or two dismastings every year. Furlong sails have to have multiple lines wound around them to prevent what you see happening. The owner will be lucky if all he loses is the shredded sail.......

I would love to get to work on that engine room and get it looking spick and span. Unfortunately, too old and knackered. Doubt I could even climb the ladder to get on board :(

Thanks for a great video Simon

Love seeing every step. Brought a smile to my face!

Would love to see some volunteers go in and do more of these maintenance things. Having lived and worked on a boat I never really managed to keep up so it would be nice to see a couple of volunteers do stuff like spruce up the engines and paint them for instance. Love the boat but still think she needs a bit more outside help to try and make it a bit more manageable

Hi Simon, thinking about the diesel fuel tanks. At some point in the future you may want to clean the inside of the tanks and polish the fuel so that your fuel filters will not get blocked by any crud that maybe in the bottom of the tanks. Especially as you (I imagine) do not know how old the existing fuel is. Keep going you two, you are both doing great.

Another very interesting video, thanks Simon

A bit paint won't hurt that hydraulic pump bracket.

Put rudders midship (must) 1, stbd engine into fwd will make the bow go to port 2, stbd engine into astern will make the stern go to port 3, port engine into fwd will make the bow go to stbd 4, port engine into astern will make the stern go to stbd Hope this helps 🙏☺ To move laterally to port 1, full rudder to stbd 2, stbd engine into fwd 3, port engine into astern Rudder position may vary from 75% to full Port engine revs need to be about 100 revs more than fwd as props are less efficient in astern Hope this helps 🙏☺

@jamesforehan2809

2 жыл бұрын

I think #4 got mixed up?

@johnbaggus9966

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesforehan2809 fixed it tks

Every time I see your Caterpillar engines, I laugh. See, I live in North Carolina where there are several Caterpillar plants. One day, we were going down the highway, behind a Caterpillar semi truck. And we about crashed laughing at it. The back doors of these trailers have these locking posts that go from the bottom to the top of the doors. Sometimes there are just two, other times four. This one had two, one for each door. The back of the truck said "Genuine Cat Parts". Nothing wrong with that, except the one lock post crosses the P in Parts and it reads "Genuine Cat Farts". Because, really, doesn't everyone hate the fake cat farts?

Excellent video and I was doing the same last weekend with the weather. Keep us updated with the wind generator If you ever need new lines give me a shout we have loads of ex MOD around the yard.

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, are lines are well worn so something we will definitely need in the future xx

@markhampson5644

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry just seen your reply We have loads of ropes and lines and I love to help you out love the videos. Most weeks I’m travel to Widnes so be nice to meet Merry Christmas to you and family

Really great vid Simon ..... good to see those engines and gearboxes running. Here's one out of the box for you when you have your feet up ....ever thought about air-conditioning? You have got the heating under control but what about when you are touring in the tropics? 🇻🇨🙂

Enjoyed that! I like the no-nonsense approach. But...did you paint the underside of that mounting plate too?😜 Have a Blessed Christmas!

good material, we are waiting for more!

Thanks!

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support 😘

Interesting moon shot with evening star (venus?) from 50 something north. I see it most evenings here from 30 something N. Slight difference in angle. Good work getting all these nagging minor fixes done when you have the time. You will enjoy your first excursion to the boat yard much more with the power plant and steering all sound.

Thanks Simon Good vid 👌

Yes. Increase the alternator size on each engine, they can handle it.

I noticed that Serinda has taken up some of your blood, too! Nothing I ever make or repair works right until I've bled into or onto it! (edit for a typo)

try using Ranex which is phosphoric acid - it convert the metal and rust to an inert ferric phosphate that won't rust - wash down dry and then apply whatever paint treatment you like - try it on a piece of scrap metal - ranex will also clean the rust off your stainless - Please always ask someone else about this to confirm (I could be wrong haha nah) - I used it on my yacht and I know a lot of car restorers use it as a rust preventer - listen to everyone - believe no-one do your own checking - love the project keep going

Engines are fantastic Simon , nice tinkering about on a boat I bet

Good episode enjoyed all those problem issue solving like the way you two can resolve and fix them also enjoy each episode

I use my orbital sander hooked up to the shopvac. Significant reduction in dust, and effective. Or you can wetsand it by hand.

Here’s hoping for a Better and Happy Christmas to you All. All best wishes for the New Year and better times to come. All Stay safe and well . Richie

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great festive period to Richie xx

Simon think you need to check your in takes see if there full of sludge being in shallow water your going to suck it up thus making in take holes smaller, they do sound sweet them engines when you check your stern glands they should drip a slow one helps keep shaft cool, there is some gland packing in that stuff i gave you might be right size stagger joints like brick work

awesome job on the vid love the tech stuff Simon the commodore will be proud i think love the vids

Gemma be like, I JUST cleaned in there dangit!

Reminds me of riding out hurricanes, using the engines to relieve strain on the mooring lines. I’m concerned that over time you will be settling deeper in the mud, as the props wash away the mud around the keel. It would be wise to find a place where you can keep her floating continuously. You have the option as she sits now, to move at high water, either under tow or possibly under her own power. That may not always be the case as the bottom shifts with passing storms etc.

Please get some guards around those prop-shafts. They will rip limbs off otherwise.

Cages over the shafts mate, you might thank me one day (try get a wrecked shopping trolley 🛒 from a scrap yard and cut to size with your angle grinder - 20 min job with your skills)

You're really gonna fall deeply in love with this boat Simon! Such a labor of ❤

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

He already has! She gets more attention than I do 🤣🤣

@stevenholton438

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShipHappensUK 😀🤣

Good Luck m8, hopein you got enough hooks out! Nice work on the radiators too. Nice moon, shows the storms past and reasonable weathers coming along. Thanks m8, if I don't run into before Christmas, you an your have a happy, healthy and one through the New Year.

The rust inhibitor actualy requires a film of rust to convert. Check out Project Brupeg. They are rebuilding a steel trawler in Australia and use this stuff constantly. You can learn all about it there and what it does.

I really enjoyed this episode. Probably because you were working on the engines instead of the frame of the boat. I'm looking forward to you working on the systems of the boat. Obviously the frame is the most important because without a frame you have no boat but it is tedious work.

those twindisc mg 509 are pretty solid gears.

@sethbarnes7608

2 жыл бұрын

And you just can't beat those CAT 3306 engines!😁😁 my last boat had a pair of 6-110 Detroits and they were loud as hell. Those CAT engines just sound great

@sethbarnes7608

2 жыл бұрын

It had Capitol gears

@sethbarnes7608

2 жыл бұрын

With V-drives

@randymagnum143

2 жыл бұрын

@@sethbarnes7608 6-110's with centrifugal blowers, or roots? I can't imagine they wouldn't sound beautiful. The 3306 was ok, way better than the d333 it replaced, but still nowhere as servicable or long lived as a 2 stroke GM.

@sethbarnes7608

2 жыл бұрын

@@randymagnum143 roots blowers

Good job Simon ... your Camera skills are improving .. LOL 👍

Best rust eater in your situation is a pot of grease and a paint brush. And stop running those engines at idle to warm up, plant engines, ( any engine for that matter) hate ideling at cold, they are not designed for it. Plant are made to be run at the limit all there life. Just raise idle to 1400 to warm up, the give them about half hour of flat out for 30 mins to let themselves clean out pal. What your doing to them is not going to do you any favours, 8 years of that you'll be replacing both by the time you set sail. Rich.

Great video Simon and fascinating of your expert explanation of the storm. Boat movement heaters and the engines sound great. Keith.

The phosphoric acid needs iron oxide to convert. It to zinc phosphate. I did as you but found I got better results if I wiped it with damp rag after sanding then applied 2 coats of the converter after a slight film of rust was present. Don't sand again just wipe and prime or rair,rain, or paint. But u do need to wipe chalk that may form b4 priming. Rust will not form again if it isn't scratched to bare metal.

Love them diesels

Heart breaker project. Do the world a favour and leave out any injuries. She's got lots of worth. Good luck.👍

Enjoyed this bit with Simon. Sometimes he is hard to understand if he is further away from the camera. This time he was loud and clear and used men talk "Should have gotten a bigger brush!" I liked it. Thank you.

Keep an extinguisher close when grinding. No fires on a boat!

Safety Point for the future watching the shafts turn .The prop shafts crossing the walkway are a potential death trap. I would suggest a metal step /cover ( hinged on the deckplate to cover them . Also a readily removable grill across the gap between safety rail posts to keep feet, shoe laces, and trousers clear of the rotating parts. Likewise a cover protecting the fly wheel area would also make sense as a serious lurch thanks to the sea does not care where your limbs end up

You must be desperate to get her under way! I see the excutement is still strong - this is so good to see. How long now? 7 years?

Awesome vid. Indeed those engines sound great. Curious as you are to find out the fuel consumption. No old logs around? That would be a good add eventually, some consumption meters so you could keep her at optimum, especially later when cruising.

I imagine if she's survived a world war she probably has what boat builders call a "good bottom". And it all comes down to what she has below the waterline.

Love a man tinkering job to job………always lots to watch then.

Whoa Simon scary!

Battleship grey for the steel plating, naturally,,,

You should have covers made up from the shafts…. So no lose clothing gets sucked in and kills someone..

Happy Christnas and a Merry New Year. Love your Vlog.

Its good to have all this heating but have you thought about air-con for when you are sailing around the Caribbean or the south Pacific

Nice episode, Simon. Thanks.

Damn, that's a weirdly built ship. Definitely rigged from the get go. Haha. Heck of a project. Interesting stuff.

I wouldn't worry about the fuel, it's going to chew through it when you move it anyway. Under load that pair of 8L3's at 10 knots (600rpm) consume almost exactly 10 gallons per hour ( 46 litres an hour, or £75 ) so they'll soon clear the tanks out of you have too much. They don't use as much when they are not under load, but get the props in the water and they'll suck the fule up no problem. These boats carry 1650 gallons and had a range of 1700 nm ... roughly one gallon per natical mile ... and at 10 knots, that's 10 gallons an hour.

You should have a look at fertan. It is amazing, just paint on, and it removes the rust and turns steel to black that is undercoat for paint.

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

Will have a look! Cheers x

All your preparations make for a very boring storm video. Good work!

@ShipHappensUK

2 жыл бұрын

So boring when the roof isn't looking like it's going to blow away 🤣

Nice work Simon. I think this has been one of your best videos. I am not being critical but being in the states and a southerner I tend to listen slow lol and usually have a hard time understanding what you and Gemma are saying. This time you slowed down and I understood everything you said.

Great video as always Aimin. Ut must have been really satisfying giving the engines a good run and it flagged up a few issues that you are in the process of solving. Cant wait to see what's next.

@healingvibrations7845

2 жыл бұрын

@nick tomlin it's simon not aimin

need to cover the prop shafts ? Caterpillar Yellow,,EXCELLENT VIDEO

Don't let the engines idle for to long without load as Diesel engines hate idleing and they glaze the bores up

Top work, Sir!