The Sunset Episodes
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Cummins 6CTA 8.3 impeller replacement tips
Here's what I found to ease the pain of impeller replacement. Spray lubricant into the pump body and rubber vanes. Once the impeller is lubed up, turn the alternator to rotate the engine to break the stiction between the pump body and rubber vanes. Use the same trick on the new impeller to line up the keyway on the shaft. Rotate the engine- which turns the pump shaft-until they both line up. Hope this
helps.
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How to save $90 by NOT installing the Fuel Cooler elimination kit
มุมมอง 73ปีที่แล้ว
I purchased the Fuel Cooler elimination kit from Seaboard Marine and decided that it was not an easy install. I'm sure if the engine was out of the boat with easier access to the fuel lines, it would be worth it. Instead, buy yourself an 1 3/4" heavy-duty hose and eliminate it yourself. I apologize for the breathing. I'm fat and old.
A rundown of most of the modifications we have done to our 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge
มุมมอง 1.6Kปีที่แล้ว
We wanted to show the modifications we have done over the years. Most of these were done to reduce maintenance and to make life easier. Even though we only anchored about a dozen times on the Great Loop, these changes will allow us to anchor for at least 4 days straight without the need for a generator. That's good, because we don't have one! Forgot to mention, we DON'T have any solar panels. T...
Watching "Beach Girl" back into their slip on a windy day
มุมมอง 207Kปีที่แล้ว
130' Westport "Beach Girl" out of Virginia Beach coming back into their slip after a quick trip to the Bahamas. The captain did a great job. Crew of 7. It's great to watch professionals do their job. Even though honestly, we wanted to watch a car wreck. Glad it didn't happen.
Our thoughts on finishing the Great Loop.....and would we do it again??!?
มุมมอง 3Kปีที่แล้ว
It's been quite a while since we posted a video, but we finally got around to it. After crossing our wake in Mobile Bay just before Thanksgiving 2022, we took some well deserved time off.( Doing the Loop was actually really tiring!) Spent 3 months in Orange Beach. During that time, we had Sunset pulled and did a ton of maintenance. Stripped her bottom to white fiberglass, new bottom paint, inst...
Shooting off a expired fire extinguishers to see if they still would work
มุมมอง 419ปีที่แล้ว
The Coast Guard came out with a new regulation stating that any fire extinguisher must have a manufacture date no older than 12 years from inspection. I have seen this experiment before, which turned out to be a dud. Not these! Just shows that these COULD still be serviceable, but not legal according to the USCG.
Replacing 22 yr old Garelick helm seats with American made Tempress ProBax Captains chairs
มุมมอง 283ปีที่แล้ว
Another quick what- the -hell video on swapping out our helm seats. The original Garelick flip up seats were wore out. We didn't want to buy new pedestals, so I gutted everything that didn't work. A lot of leftover parts that weren't needed and yet still used the old pedestals. Worked out great !
Twin Disc MG5061A gear oil change
มุมมอง 4.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Quick video on how to change the oil on a Twin Disc marine transmission. Part of the 2000 hour service that I'm doing on the engines. Easy job. I've learned a lot on TH-cam, so I hope this helps others. Your results may vary 😂
Rarely heard - and quite entertaining - crew audio of how they cram barges into a lock
มุมมอง 358ปีที่แล้ว
Crew audio of the M/V Melvin King of Yazoo River Towing loading barges into the Wilson Lock. Behind the scenes stuff that nobody ever hears. Respect for these guys.
MASSIVE Wilson Lock and Dam Incredible 100 year old engineering.
มุมมอง 95ปีที่แล้ว
This is our early morning 90' lift in the Wilson Lock on the Tennessee river. Had to arrive early for the lock-thru window time of pleasure craft. Tallest lift lock east of the Rockies.
Locking through the Marseilles Lock on the Illinois River
มุมมอง 294ปีที่แล้ว
Locking through with the permission of this tow and barges. Deckhands were great and tied us up to their barge.
A beautiful morning to go through Chicago
มุมมอง 115ปีที่แล้ว
Had to get up early to get through Chicago's bridges to get down to Joliet. 2 locks and under 140 bridges later. Great day for cruising.
View from inside lock #8 on the Trent Severn Waterway
มุมมอง 1422 ปีที่แล้ว
Quick shot of how most of the locks are operated and how our PVC fender boards work. They work fine, until the one time that it got caught on the cables on the lock walls. You'll know that in a hurry when your boat comes to a quick stop! Best to wait until you're stopped, and then drop them down. Another learning experience on the loop!
Last of the Big Chute videos of M/V Sunset finally going for a ride
มุมมอง 2592 ปีที่แล้ว
Perspective from inside the Big Chute railway. What a great unique experience. Only in Canada!
Big Chute Railway portage in the Trent Severn canal video #2
มุมมอง 5872 ปีที่แล้ว
Episode #2 take. from the other side.
Big Chute Railway portage #44 on the Trent Severn Waterway Episode 1
มุมมอง 1852 ปีที่แล้ว
Big Chute Railway portage #44 on the Trent Severn Waterway Episode 1
Kirkfield Lift Lock # 36 on the Trent Severn waterway
มุมมอง 5022 ปีที่แล้ว
Kirkfield Lift Lock # 36 on the Trent Severn waterway
Amazing Peterborough lift lock. Over 100 years old and still working. Engineering at it's best!
มุมมอง 1802 ปีที่แล้ว
Amazing Peterborough lift lock. Over 100 years old and still working. Engineering at it's best!
My worst boating nightmare actually happened!
มุมมอง 9122 ปีที่แล้ว
My worst boating nightmare actually happened!
Coming into the New York Harbor
มุมมอง 1562 ปีที่แล้ว
Coming into the New York Harbor
Big Boobs, Big Guts and Big Fun at Chesapeake City MD
มุมมอง 11K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Big Boobs, Big Guts and Big Fun at Chesapeake City MD
Fun in the fog, and some idiots use Nebo for navigation
มุมมอง 3492 ปีที่แล้ว
Fun in the fog, and some idiots use Nebo for navigation
Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge Engine Room hatch removal/ mod
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge Engine Room hatch removal/ mod
Floating concrete docks taking a beating, but holding up well
มุมมอง 932 ปีที่แล้ว
Floating concrete docks taking a beating, but holding up well
Descaling a 20 year old marine air conditioner
มุมมอง 9372 ปีที่แล้ว
Descaling a 20 year old marine air conditioner
Beautiful day out in the Atlantic going north from Fernandina Beach to Brunswick Ga
มุมมอง 372 ปีที่แล้ว
Beautiful day out in the Atlantic going north from Fernandina Beach to Brunswick Ga
Redneck Engineering that is brilliant
มุมมอง 3522 ปีที่แล้ว
Redneck Engineering that is brilliant
2022 we are back. Short video more come.
มุมมอง 442 ปีที่แล้ว
2022 we are back. Short video more come.
Walking the dock at Fernandina Beach Harbor
มุมมอง 993 ปีที่แล้ว
Walking the dock at Fernandina Beach Harbor
Cruising north on the Atlantic ICW in Florida
มุมมอง 1563 ปีที่แล้ว
Cruising north on the Atlantic ICW in Florida