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After reassembling my Yanmar 1GM Diesel engine, I run it through a longer test. Back at my Cape Dory 25D, I discover water rushing into the bilge, and finally complete the replacement hoses installation.

In my continued attempt to get the many old hoses on this Cape Dory 25D replaced, I encounter a few more cascading issues waylaying my progress on a seemingly straightforward task.

I apologize for being absent the last several months. All is well and I look forward to getting back to more consistent videos this year (2024). Thank you for your patience. I'm still on track for a departure on my boat in Autumn, but there's still lots to do. In this video I do a few small things like reinforce the fiberglass where the engine control will be replaced, continue the water / fuel...

Convinced this 1986 Mariner 5HP 2-stroke outboard has a water cooling issue, I do just about everything I can to discover the cause.

I continue work in prepping the boat for the re-installation of the Yanmar Diesel engine, including patching some holes with fiberglass and an attempt to service the engine controller. There is little access behind the engine and fuel tank when installed, so I take advantage of their absence.

With the Yanmar 1GM engine removed from the boat, I'm able to access the fuel tank for removal, inspection and cleaning, along with the many old hoses found behind the engine. What I find while cleaning the tank is disconcerting, but it's all a part of getting the Cape Dory 25D prepped for the re-installation of the engine and, eventually, long distance voyaging. Ooh, customized merchandise, ho...

After several months of hiccups and delays, I finally put the Yanmar 1GM Diesel engine back together with new piston, rings, bushings (and more) and start it up. Once I get the Cape Dory 25D set up again to receive the engine, I'll re-install it there and move to other projects and sailing. Thank you to my friend "D" for the generous use of the shop. Merch: voyage-dreams.creator-spring.com/

Last bit of work before reassembling the Yanmar 1GM Diesel engine. I make good progress, but encounter a few time-consuming setbacks. Here's a breakdown: 00:00 Intro 00:21 Engine Status Overview 00:51 Raw Water Pump Removal and Inspection 04:44 Fuel Feed Pump Investigation 07:50 Parts Put On Order 08:23 Piston Inspection 09:00 Cylinder Head and Valve Lapping 12:51 New Parts Arrive 13:10 Connect...

I'm trying to get to know this 1986 Mariner 5HP outboard more and uncover the cause of the lack of a cooling-water tell tale. The investigation isn't over, but it's all part of becoming more familiar with the equipment I'll take with me when I depart for an extended voyage on my Cape Dory 25D. Camera: Underwhelming GoPro Hero 8 Merch (for those that can't live without it): voyage-dreams.creator...

I found a used 1986 Mariner 2-stroke outboard on Craigslist for $50 here in the States. Will it run? I was told that the main trouble was that the handle is broken, but knowing little about 2-strokes I figured the price was good regardless of condition because I could learn a lot in any case. In this video I step through checking the possible big issues and test to see if it will run. If I can ...

Step by step, I disassemble the engine to remove the cylinder head and the piston and inspect the cylinder bore in order to determine next steps. This is a good exercise for me to learn more about this 1GM engine, Diesel engines in general, and to expand my base of skills for use while traveling away in my 1983 Cape Dory 25D sailboat. Thank you to my friend "D" for use of his shop while doing t...

Having decided to get an initial compression value on this Yanmar 1GM Diesel engine, I bump through the process of getting a reliable reading and then calculate a more accurate compression number. Thank you to my friend, "D", for the use of his shop. Original music Merch: voyage-dreams.creator-spring.com/

Work continues on my sailboat's Yanmar 1GM Diesel engine. Here I get the engine running again (thankfully) to clear the cooling passages of calcified buildup using diluted muriatic acid. No starter motors were harmed in the making of this video. Thank you to my friend for the generous use of his shop. Voyage Dreams Merch: voyage-dreams.creator-spring.com/

In this video I show you how I built a riding sail, from start to finish, for my sailboat, a Cape Dory 25D. A riding sail is used in attempt to make the boat more comfortable while at anchor. If needed, the sail is deployed at the stern of the boat and helps keep the bow pointed into the wind. The intent is to minimize a boat's yawing from side to side, which might become uncomfortable when the...

Yanmar 1GM Engine Work Begins - Voyage Dreams 81

Engine Trouble During Upstream Trip on Columbia River - Voyage Dreams 80

Minor Cape Dory 25D Sailboat Prep Before Moving Upriver - Voyage Dreams 79

Removing and Repainting the Boat's Bottom - Voyage Dreams 78

Sailing Again Brings a Change of Attitude - Voyage Dreams 77

Taylor Made Fender Valve Replacement - Voyage Dreams 76

Making a Radar Reflector - Voyage Dreams 75

Finally Back to the Cape Dory 25D - Voyage Dreams 74

Adjusting the Stuffing Box plus - Voyage Dreams 73

Dockside Boat Work in Astoria - Voyage Dreams 72

Anacortes to Astoria - Part 3 - Over the Columbia River Bar - Voyage Dreams 71

Anacortes to Astoria Part 2 - Voyage Dreams 70

Anacortes to Astoria - Part 1 - Voyage Dreams 69

Yamnar 1GM Engine Work & Rudder Concerns - Voyage Dreams 68

San Juan Islands Cruise - Voyage Dreams 67