Some things to add to your supplies when you get time. JB weld works much better than epoxy for that kind of repair - you can get metal dust/shavings to add to it for added strength from any shop that cuts car brake rotors, copper or brass dust and shavings would be nice, but you will have to special order those, sheet aluminum and copper, band/worm/automotive style hose clamps, a wheel barrow inner tube - cant hardly find car inner tubes but the biggest that you can find is best, cork - old bottle corks - gasket sheet cork - etc, fiberglass repair kit, decent wire connectors - I like the electrician wire nuts as the easiest to get a good tight connection. Self tapping screws, RTV gasket glue, a good cordless drill with high quality bit holder and screw driver bits - don't ever cheap out on tools - get the expensive lithium battery model, and same for the drill bits, and screw driver attachments - cheap bits use soft metal that will FK up a screw at just the wrong time. (Murphy's law at work) The good 25 year silicone bathroom sealant in the tube is invaluable - tough as tires once it cures all the way - doesn't shrink - sticks to anything - and will last longer than you ad I will be alive. Yellow 3M weather seal adhesive - clean this up before it cures because it will stick to anything clean of grease and you will never get it off - be especially careful of cloth and painted surfaces. Seriously, you will have to scrape the paint off to remove it. Several tubes of liquid nails - see above warning regarding 3M adhesive. Expanding foam insulation in the spray can. Only do 1/3rd of large spaces at a time and let it cure completely - it will expand to over 3 times the volume of what comes out of the can, so practice figuring out how much to use and give it room to expand - the gas bubbles are what give it insulation and buoyancy properties so don't over fill. For the holed pipe: cork gasket material (or inner-tube) with JB weld on both sides over the hole, slather more JB weld on cut copper sheet patch, put a few band clamps on snug and let the JB weld cure a bit , then cinch it down tight... almost a permanent cure. Valve: use the metal shavings mixed with the JB weld, do any shaping or sizing before it cures because once it cures it will take a metal file and a vice to work it. Probably a good long term cure, but get a new through hull - don't trust your life to Michael Mouse fixes. lol Wire connections: Put some grease on both wires and wire nut them together, then fill the wire nut with RTV gasket glue to permanently seal it. Those butt and barrel connectors are the worst thing to use on a boat - the metal sleeve is usually aluminum, and the only way to keep out corrosion is to solder and seal every connection with shrink tube. Lightly sand and clean your bare wire ends before you grease and connect them for the best possible connection. This connection will be trouble free for decades if done properly.. plus it is quick and easy with no tools. Sand the ends, clean, grease, twist together, wire nut, and seal the wire nut... Probably tape or shrink wrap the connection to keep anything from hanging on it and to give additional weather protection. Always remember that you are living the dream, and that we all hate you as we shuffle off to the daily grind... just kidding. lol Keep the great vids coming, brother. GOD Bless you - Fair Winds and Following Seas.
I hope you pour a nice rum punch after you tidy up your lines. I need a drink just WATCHING you sail into that packed mooring field under sail alone lol .
Good to see you are all shipshape again. Just a suggestion. Make sure you have a rubber grommet where the flexi gas pipe goes through the fibreglass to the regulator. Rubber pipes can chafe quite quickly with vibration and movement where they pass over thin material just like the bulkhead (firewall) in cars grommets are used to prevent abrasion. On another note, having lived in the African bush for a number of years, a supply of old tyre inner-tubes cut into strips have fixed many a leaky pipe on water systems and vehicle coolant leaks. Some guys use this method for all their plumbing requirements in simple joints. They are also useful as emergency bungees. Happy sailing.
Thanks, yes, I was thinking I should put some silicone rubber where the hose passes through to seal it as well, but I didn't think of chafe. Good call.
"sailing skills" It used to be common and it's not that difficult, as long as you practice the skills required. Granted, rarely anybody does so anymore.
Love your channel. Came to it through Patrick Laine. I'm only am armchair sailor but much appreciate the effort you put in and information you impart in these videos. Very enjoyable. Am working my way through your back catalogue. Sailing without an engine is a great skill to have, especially when sailing into a harbour, and I hope that you inspire many people to try it, even if they do have an engine in their boat! Fair winds, peace and all power to your sculling oar.
He does have a motor in a pinch - on the dingy, but he chooses to do it old school... getting a trailer sail boat next week, and so I am studying his vids like it was a college course... very rare to find a real seaman sharing his hard won knowledge today... it is appreciated probably more than he will ever know.
You are a true Inspiration Kevin. I would just like to know all the stuff you forgot about sailing. I love how you keep things simple. You was sailing the ocean before it was cool on TH-cam and you stay humble. Plus you have a gift doing the how-to videos. 👍👍👍
I have used valve grinding compound to mate the spindle to the through hull valve body. Just apply it to the spindle and work the spindle in the valve body. This will lap the two parts together.
Yes, someone told me a similar thing, that if you just sand both the plug and tapered hole and then open and close the seacock a few hundred times, they will fit perfectly, no leaks. That's of course assuming the amount of corrosion is not excessive.
Great video as usual! It is a good idea to carry a new seacock in your spares including the elbow as they are a common source of problems in boats and aren’t expensive!
@@howtosailoceans1423 Yes I sail an old 1970 Tartan 34 classic. I own her since 2005 which was my first sailboat after a few smaller power boats. I crossed the Atlantic with her in 2012 (Montreal, NYC, Azores, Spain) and sailed back in 2013 via the Caribbeans. Never did I feel in danger, she sails very well in all conditions. Cheers and fair winds, Richard
I looks as though the thru hole fitting needs replacing. Now that you have had it apart to get a good look at it. It may be wise to get one on order while your down in the keys. You may be able to change the elbow out right away and then wait till haul out to change the fitting. Good idea to replace the defunct propane equipment. Liked how you picked up the mooring ball. Nice work. I hope you enjoyed the Keys. Happy sailing.
My uncle was a plumber and he would even use bubblegum and string, wrapping the string over the bubblegum till the leak stopped, and everyone laughed at him and he brushed them off. He could fix it right but he tried that first.
Love your channel. Just wondering why you don't just let the mooring buoy come along side you in the cockpit and pick it up there. That way you are at the helm and can accurately steer the boat to the buoy. And, with a line already lead aft from your bow roller, (outside of your safety lines) you can just tie right on. Saves all of that scurrying forward and wondering what side of the boat the buoy has now found it's self on.
Yep. You gotta rig the line first. Easy enough to get the buoy along side the cockpit. Like you I single hand a lot and rig as much as I can, drogues, sea anchors, boom preventers, etc, all from the cockpit with lines ran forward and out through leads, etc. Love the videos Kevin, really great work. So great to see someone without an engine. This is real seamanship and many could benefit just by imagining how they would sail if they did not have a power plant. That is the safest way to make any approach etc, imagine what you would do right at that moment if the engine quit. Safe journeys, sir.
I wanted to drive a big rig and some smart trucker told me to go find a farmer who would let me practice driving around cones and backing up, he said there's no better way than to practice on a farm. So with a enginless sailboat, we could learn it if we got out in the ocean or a large body of water and just play around doing maneuvers until you get confidence. It's know thy boat. Everyone was green when they started. But how easy is it to buy a great boat and not have a clue as to doing these difficult moves. ............ Guess I like to watch 1000 videos. I want to build a replica sailing model of my exact boat with weight and dimensions the same and with remote controls, sail it on a lake. Then turn my aluminum rowboat into a junk rig and practice with that. Then sail as a mate on another sailboat to get yelled at a lot and learn to see the big picture. THEN take out my boat so I don't crash it. Using it as a tiny home till then. Living on the boat and dealing with the stress of that minus the water and waves. We are seeing here the culmination of years at sea and a survivor. Imagine how many guys gave up after one season. ..............One small splash for man yet a giant splash for mankind.
G'day, thanks for a realistic view of day to day cruising issues, the detection of impending repairs and the possible "side effects" to consider. That propane leak was a worry. Wasn't the smell of the propane noticeable in the small locker space? Even allowing for a locker drain to let out the leaked gas the propane odour would be fairly strong. Made me consider whether a hand held gas detector to pinpoint the gas leak, or a fixed propane alarm in the locker could be worthwhile. Cost is probably comparable to the regulator - a lot less than an explosion on board and offers some insurance against sparks from faulty wiring becoming a lot worse! Fair winds, Gary
I guess one really has to have a LOT of mechanical and various device repair knowledge else one is doomed. You have tremendous know how. Impressive how you got the mooring 1 st try. Wow. Wind and no help and no motor. Great
Another great, informative post - keep 'em coming. Nice display of boat handling under sail, as well as ingenuity and tenacity when it comes to problem solving. I realize you are a pretty hardcore traditionalist regarding fittings, but you miiiiight want to consider a Marlon (glass reinforced nylon) replacement for that bronze relic of a seacock. I know it's a little sacrilegious, but I've had both on my boats and the Marleon have been trouble-free - bronze, not so much.....
A nice final approach in a crowded anchorage! That leaky, old seacock would worry the heck outta me... I'd have changed that before the propane regulator anytime, even dzr brass for $100 if not a Blake's. Thanks for another enjoyable vid.
Yes, but it requires a haulout to replace the throughhull, so I will just keep an eye on it until I get back to Virginia. I've also added Rescue tape and Stay Afloat putty to my emergency bag.
@@howtosailoceans1423. I guess there are no walls to dry out against? Hold on, I'm based in the UK with 10 to 30 feet tidal ranges...what do you get in the Keys? I suppose drying out or using beaching legs aren't options? Good idea, I think Stay Afloat looks an excellent product, I have some on board too! Good luck getting home.
Kevin, I like the way you sling those bowlines together on the headsail. I would reconsider putting to sea with that seacock in its condition. My damage control training says to fix it now because it can only get worse no part of a boat self repairs. Take care,
I've purchased some Stay Afloat putty and rescue tape to put in my emergency bag. Bilges are dry now, so I'm going to play it by ear and wait until I get back to the Bay in June to haul out and replace it. Unless of course it starts leaking.
@@tomkellum6754 Thanks for the concern Tom. Remember, the seacock does close off enough to slow to a trickle--which the bilge pump can easily keep up with. And I do not plan to leave the boat unattended for any length of time.
I think you're on the right track cut that pipe off straight and then get you a hose that has a 90 in it cut that hole right out, as for your electrical problem you should have a multimeter so you can do a continuity check to help you run down that grounding problem, which propane leak your spot on.
Nice demo on the mooring ball Kevin. As usual. :-) If you think of it one day, could you show how you tie off on the mooring ball? Sometimes when the sea is roough and my bow is bouncing up and down, the line hangs up on the anchor. I'm wondering if there is a better way. Fair winds
I tied a bowline for the first line. Once settled, I tied on two docklines, with the spliced loop knotted to the hawser (would have to show that, don't know how to describe it). So I have two lines plus a safety for a one month stay in Key West. In rough conditions it can be tough tying on more lines. I recall in Dinner Key (Miami), I tried running an extra line to the ball in the dinghy and I got hit on the head by the bowsprit as the boat plunged into a wave.
You might want to consider putting a rubber gromit on the hole you are now running that gas line through into the propane locker for better chafe protection.
You certainly have a connection with that boat. She responds kindly to you. Boat repairs are similar to renovating old houses, you're always chasing something, chasing something, chasing something and so it goes. Great video K. Im very envious of you being in Key West. Always wanted to go, had a chance in 2017 got as far as Miami, but had to fly to Puerto Vallarta to check out a yacht. As it turned out, should've went to Key West. lol
Yes, exactly, as boats get older (and if they are sailed hard), they need constant attention. And as a corroded through-hull reminded me, not giving them constant attention could be catastrophic.
Kevin , I do enjoy your video's so very much , I always seem to learn something valuable on your Chanel so thanks for the insight and lessons... Yes my boat has a very good iron Genny , but I do think I may want to try retrieving a mooring ball without the aid of the engine... like you , I sail single handed and is a bit more work ... Fair Winds and Safe Sea's . Robert North Star
Great episode again. I keep a gaffer here in the southwest of Ireland. But the sad reality is I have to sell her for family reasons. I hope to continue sailing with friends whenever I can and tuning into your channel and a few others should help. Your a lucky man. Envious in Ireland!!
For leaking pipe you could cut a piece tin or aluminum can out to wrap the pipe take some 4200, 5200 or epoxy and glue it in place then wrap in hose clamps or lash it in place. You can also use denim or some other not too stretchy cloth as a substitute for fiber glass. Also I have seem but not used an epoxy tape/wrap that I am going to put in my kit.
Thanks Mike, also the tin sheeting would restore some strength. So far it's staying dry, just have to keep an eye on it, if it begins leaking again I shall attempt a better repair.
Excellent video i love how you do stressful things and remain so calm you are on a level all by yourself. The repairs were good under anchor very hard to do. Patrick Laine mentioned you on jis channel. Thought i let you know it was very nice of him . We are thawing out here in Canada launch date soon i hooe cheers.
Thanks George, good to hear that Spring is on its way up there in the great white north. Yes, I saw Patrick's video on the mooring pickup, and it was near perfect, the boat stopped pretty much right at the ball.
Another good one, but I would have a hard time sleeping knowing the condition of that valve and the thru Hull. Hope you get it properly repaired soon. Best to you !
would it make sense to put a propane shutoff close to the stove? So, if the stove does have an issue in the future, you could isolate it? Not sure if it's worth the effort with the shutoff at the tank so close to hand, anyway.
Another great video captain. I've always felt cruising is just repairing the boat on another harbor. And I'll second the valve grinding compound tip. Has worked for me in the past Which reminds me I have a couple to address this spring Fair winds.
A little soapy water may have helped you find the leak and saved you from changing out that copper line needlessly. Next Amazon order have them add a tube of dielectric grease to coat your wire connections before you tape them up.
Mooring balls at Garrison bight are about $350, that includes shower facilities and parking,,20min walk to key West village,,,looking east,towards the condos and power lines,there’s an opening where you can dingy in for groceries,Winn Dixy,Publics,dollar store and Home Depot,,you’ll go under a bridge,and find a few openings in the mangroves,,looking to your west ,that’s Fleming island,,when you’re sailing in and around the cruise ship docks,pass the coast guard station,,to your starboard side is Fleming,,if you anchor there,just remember the currents are running 3to4knots,,anchor well,,it’s well protected from the easterlies,,but beware of the northwesterlies,,they bring the rollers and wandering boats that weren’t anchored well,,you can dingy in to Key West bight in 15 to20 minutes, day dingy dock is $7.15 ,,,all good food and drink,
Great vid as always. We will be sailing from Marathon to Key West and onto the Dry Tortugas in a few weeks. How were the crab pots between Marathon and Key Key West?
Ha! I'm far too slow for that kind of thing. We were exhausted after our sail from the upper Keys to Marathon from dodging the gauntlet of crab pots. Just curious to know if we'll see the same thing on the trip to Key West. @@scott.wallace8625
Nothing compared to the lobster pots in Maine. Though there were a few of them, for sure. I'm actually headed to Boca Grande next week when my mooring contract runs out, although I'm a little concerned about the protection with more fronts going through.
Boca Grande looks like a great place to explore, but I understand your hesitation. As of this morning, PredictWind and Windy do not agree on next week's forecast. @@howtosailoceans1423
Glad to see how you handle all these stuff Impressed by your sailing skills as always. That tune could be something! 🎶 Maybe needs some refinement? (16th’s on hi-hat is it your style?) Anyway, a great and informative episode m8! Keep it coming! 🎸 I really appreciate your way of showing motor isn’t needed, even when mooring. 👍🏽
Thanks MiQ. Wondering what you have in mind for refinement? There's a place in the tune where something sounds off to me (but can't figure out exactly what it is), interested to know what you are hearing.
Hi m8, and thnx for asking. First, I’d like to say I like the tune. What I mean is that it can be even better with carful TLC. Next is my way of thinking, not necessarily what you want to hear😉 My ears first reaction was the first cymbal: I would change it to a gentle one tap on a “ride” not a “crash”. Second, the hi-hat is nice going on 8’s, when the 16’s comes in, they should announce a change (if there is one). Drop outs on hi-hat I would use as a way to assimilate a real drum set. Then when the solo kicks in I wonder if it’s played in the same key? The solo itself is nice but maybe in a off key? To use that trick is sometimes very rewarding. Sometimes not so rewarding. I can’t tell for sure what’s happening. More of a gut feel I guess. Anyway, we all have different approach on how to compose, and I find this tune to be of special interest, since it has some good driving in it. That’s why I think it could be worth some extra care. (I’m not listing here how well it sounds compared to other famous tune makers, but it sure has potential) 🎸
@@MiQBohlin Interesting, yes, I struggle with electronic drums despite the fact that drums were my first instrument. The tune is in G, if I recall I'm mostly on G pentatonic for the solo, but I would have to go back and review the notes. It sounds edgy to my ear, so it may be modal/out of key in spots. Hmm, as far as the sixteenths on the hi hat, they come in with the keyboard riff. Actually my ear was telling me something's wrong with the rhythm with the keyboard part, but I can't figure it out. Anyway, glad you like it. Maybe I'll go back and work on it some more, but, of course, I'm now working on another composition ...
I forgot to ask this question when you went to the Pacific how did you get to the Panama Canal did you higher Personnel to get through and aren't you supposed to have an engine to get through the Panama.
I had the current with me. The strongest current is on the west side of Fleming Key. The passage into Garrison Bight and GB itself has little current, less than 0.5 knots.
Just a tiny, thin, coat of silicon di-electric grease will ensure a non-conductive safe seal for all of the threads and gaskets for years to come.... You are welcome.
Do you get your internet for you laptop via wifi in port? Or do you have a phone hookup, or satellite? Just wondering what works in remote ports of call, and in the Caribbean. Thanks for the great content!
Wifi, although it seems I am always struggling to get a decent connection. I use the C.Crane super wifi antenna, plugs right into my laptop and works well up to about 0.5 miles from the hotspot. For uploading vids I often go ashore to get close to a transmitter for faster speeds.
@@howtosailoceans1423 All Hand Saws But Mostly The Hack Saw!AlsoEpoxy is Best Used With a UV coating or it will Craze!You Seem to be a Spec Opps Guy (Don't Answer)!~~~~*~~~~^^~~~Fleet Galaxian
Gotta do something about that sea cock. I wouldn’t be comfortable with it in that poor condition. Hate to see you loose your boat. Get a roll of silicone tape, it will temporarily repair holes like the one in the pipe elbow.
So the gas leak may have had nothing to do with the copper pipe at all.😳 A bit of soapy water around all the connections in the propane locker may have revealed the culprit. Not sure if US coding requirements but not sure if the full gas run in flexible pipe meets code. Otherwise love your vids.👍
If your gauge ain't holding still you still got a leek, if you didn't have a leak it would never leak off, and it wouldn't matter if you left it on for 24 hours or turned it off for 24 hours it wouldn't have a change.
Your seaman ship skills are second to none sir!!!! The only reason you 100k+ subs is because you don't have a woman on board that barely wears any clothes. 😒
Respect! For picking up that mooring ball with no motor in the conditions you were in.
If you are hunting gas leaks, just spray (even with your hands) some soapy water on the line or the regulator. Where bubbles come the leak is.
👍👍 Good camera work showing the repairs !! Do a whole series of sailboat repair videos !! 👍
Some things to add to your supplies when you get time. JB weld works much better than epoxy for that kind of repair - you can get metal dust/shavings to add to it for added strength from any shop that cuts car brake rotors, copper or brass dust and shavings would be nice, but you will have to special order those, sheet aluminum and copper, band/worm/automotive style hose clamps, a wheel barrow inner tube - cant hardly find car inner tubes but the biggest that you can find is best, cork - old bottle corks - gasket sheet cork - etc, fiberglass repair kit, decent wire connectors - I like the electrician wire nuts as the easiest to get a good tight connection. Self tapping screws, RTV gasket glue, a good cordless drill with high quality bit holder and screw driver bits - don't ever cheap out on tools - get the expensive lithium battery model, and same for the drill bits, and screw driver attachments - cheap bits use soft metal that will FK up a screw at just the wrong time. (Murphy's law at work) The good 25 year silicone bathroom sealant in the tube is invaluable - tough as tires once it cures all the way - doesn't shrink - sticks to anything - and will last longer than you ad I will be alive. Yellow 3M weather seal adhesive - clean this up before it cures because it will stick to anything clean of grease and you will never get it off - be especially careful of cloth and painted surfaces. Seriously, you will have to scrape the paint off to remove it. Several tubes of liquid nails - see above warning regarding 3M adhesive. Expanding foam insulation in the spray can. Only do 1/3rd of large spaces at a time and let it cure completely - it will expand to over 3 times the volume of what comes out of the can, so practice figuring out how much to use and give it room to expand - the gas bubbles are what give it insulation and buoyancy properties so don't over fill.
For the holed pipe: cork gasket material (or inner-tube) with JB weld on both sides over the hole, slather more JB weld on cut copper sheet patch, put a few band clamps on snug and let the JB weld cure a bit , then cinch it down tight... almost a permanent cure. Valve: use the metal shavings mixed with the JB weld, do any shaping or sizing before it cures because once it cures it will take a metal file and a vice to work it. Probably a good long term cure, but get a new through hull - don't trust your life to Michael Mouse fixes. lol Wire connections: Put some grease on both wires and wire nut them together, then fill the wire nut with RTV gasket glue to permanently seal it. Those butt and barrel connectors are the worst thing to use on a boat - the metal sleeve is usually aluminum, and the only way to keep out corrosion is to solder and seal every connection with shrink tube. Lightly sand and clean your bare wire ends before you grease and connect them for the best possible connection. This connection will be trouble free for decades if done properly.. plus it is quick and easy with no tools. Sand the ends, clean, grease, twist together, wire nut, and seal the wire nut... Probably tape or shrink wrap the connection to keep anything from hanging on it and to give additional weather protection.
Always remember that you are living the dream, and that we all hate you as we shuffle off to the daily grind... just kidding. lol Keep the great vids coming, brother. GOD Bless you - Fair Winds and Following Seas.
I hope you pour a nice rum punch after you tidy up your lines. I need a drink just WATCHING you sail into that packed mooring field under sail alone lol .
Good to see you are all shipshape again. Just a suggestion. Make sure you have a rubber grommet where the flexi gas pipe goes through the fibreglass to the regulator. Rubber pipes can chafe quite quickly with vibration and movement where they pass over thin material just like the bulkhead (firewall) in cars grommets are used to prevent abrasion. On another note, having lived in the African bush for a number of years, a supply of old tyre inner-tubes cut into strips have fixed many a leaky pipe on water systems and vehicle coolant leaks. Some guys use this method for all their plumbing requirements in simple joints. They are also useful as emergency bungees. Happy sailing.
Thanks, yes, I was thinking I should put some silicone rubber where the hose passes through to seal it as well, but I didn't think of chafe. Good call.
just found your channel. Really enjoyed this one. Sailing up on a mooring in a crowded anchorage. U da man.
Your sailing skills are awesome!! This would make a great “Hold my beer.....” commercial!😎
"sailing skills"
It used to be common and it's not that difficult, as long as you practice the skills required. Granted, rarely anybody does so anymore.
Love your channel. Came to it through Patrick Laine. I'm only am armchair sailor but much appreciate the effort you put in and information you impart in these videos. Very enjoyable. Am working my way through your back catalogue. Sailing without an engine is a great skill to have, especially when sailing into a harbour, and I hope that you inspire many people to try it, even if they do have an engine in their boat! Fair winds, peace and all power to your sculling oar.
In the same boat as you Sir Prancelot! Came to the Chanel vía Patrick Lane as well, both great channels. Learning tons from these two sailors .
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He does have a motor in a pinch - on the dingy, but he chooses to do it old school... getting a trailer sail boat next week, and so I am studying his vids like it was a college course... very rare to find a real seaman sharing his hard won knowledge today... it is appreciated probably more than he will ever know.
Love all the videos. Looking into purchasing a Gaff rigged cutter Ingrid/Orca 38. Thanks for all the knowledge. Hope to see you on the water! ALOHA!
Wow! Loved watching you sail up to that mooring!! So smooth... Makes me glad I don't have to do that single-handed! Thanks for showing us how u do it!
You are a true Inspiration Kevin. I would just like to know all the stuff you forgot about sailing. I love how you keep things simple. You was sailing the ocean before it was cool on TH-cam and you stay humble. Plus you have a gift doing the how-to videos. 👍👍👍
Thanks Joe, have fun with the new boat!
How to Sail Oceans thanks. Going to pick it up tomorrow. Then the fun begins. Thanks again for your words of wisdom in the email. You helped me a lot.
I have used valve grinding compound to mate the spindle to the through hull valve body. Just apply it to the spindle and work the spindle in the valve body. This will lap the two parts together.
Yes, someone told me a similar thing, that if you just sand both the plug and tapered hole and then open and close the seacock a few hundred times, they will fit perfectly, no leaks. That's of course assuming the amount of corrosion is not excessive.
Great video as usual! It is a good idea to carry a new seacock in your spares including the elbow as they are a common source of problems in boats and aren’t expensive!
very good work...🎉
You are a good sailor. Just a few can do what you just did, all by yourself. Cheers, Richard
Thanks Richard! Do you sail a Tartan?
@@howtosailoceans1423 Yes I sail an old 1970 Tartan 34 classic. I own her since 2005 which was my first sailboat after a few smaller power boats. I crossed the Atlantic with her in 2012 (Montreal, NYC, Azores, Spain) and sailed back in 2013 via the Caribbeans. Never did I feel in danger, she sails very well in all conditions. Cheers and fair winds, Richard
@@tartansailor Yes, the Tartan 34 is indeed a classic, sounds like you've done some traveling with her too.
I looks as though the thru hole fitting needs replacing. Now that you have had it apart to get a good look at it. It may be wise to get one on order while your down in the keys. You may be able to change the elbow out right away and then wait till haul out to change the fitting. Good idea to replace the defunct propane equipment. Liked how you picked up the mooring ball. Nice work. I hope you enjoyed the Keys. Happy sailing.
Kevin you're too damn cool you do that damn well anyway keep up the good work can't wait to see you out there.
Thanks Kevin! Really like the sailing music Spindrift!
Thanks Jeff! I assume you are the Jeff I met in Culebra? No info on your TH-cam page though ... fair winds, mate
How to Sail Oceans Yes, Jeff from Culebra. Have not made a TH-cam page yet...not enough time. Hope you can stop in Solomons when you come north.
@@SeahawkSailor Good to hear from you, yes, I will probably make it to Solomons sometime in the summer, will give you a call when I get there.
My uncle was a plumber and he would even use bubblegum and string, wrapping the string over the bubblegum till the leak stopped, and everyone laughed at him and he brushed them off. He could fix it right but he tried that first.
Nice work Capt.
Love your channel. Just wondering why you don't just let the mooring buoy come along side you in the cockpit and pick it up there. That way you are at the helm and can accurately steer the boat to the buoy. And, with a line already lead aft from your bow roller, (outside of your safety lines) you can just tie right on. Saves all of that scurrying forward and wondering what side of the boat the buoy has now found it's self on.
That might work, although you would have to already have the line rigged, and make sure that the buoy passes on the side that you intended.
Yep. You gotta rig the line first. Easy enough to get the buoy along side the cockpit. Like you I single hand a lot and rig as much as I can, drogues, sea anchors, boom preventers, etc, all from the cockpit with lines ran forward and out through leads, etc. Love the videos Kevin, really great work. So great to see someone without an engine. This is real seamanship and many could benefit just by imagining how they would sail if they did not have a power plant. That is the safest way to make any approach etc, imagine what you would do right at that moment if the engine quit. Safe journeys, sir.
Love your channel.
Sailing engineless is a skill I desire. I learn through all that you share. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for stopping by, William.
I wanted to drive a big rig and some smart trucker told me to go find a farmer who would let me practice driving around cones and backing up, he said there's no better way than to practice on a farm. So with a enginless sailboat, we could learn it if we got out in the ocean or a large body of water and just play around doing maneuvers until you get confidence. It's know thy boat. Everyone was green when they started. But how easy is it to buy a great boat and not have a clue as to doing these difficult moves. ............ Guess I like to watch 1000 videos. I want to build a replica sailing model of my exact boat with weight and dimensions the same and with remote controls, sail it on a lake. Then turn my aluminum rowboat into a junk rig and practice with that. Then sail as a mate on another sailboat to get yelled at a lot and learn to see the big picture. THEN take out my boat so I don't crash it. Using it as a tiny home till then. Living on the boat and dealing with the stress of that minus the water and waves. We are seeing here the culmination of years at sea and a survivor. Imagine how many guys gave up after one season. ..............One small splash for man yet a giant splash for mankind.
G'day, thanks for a realistic view of day to day cruising issues, the detection of impending repairs and the possible "side effects" to consider. That propane leak was a worry. Wasn't the smell of the propane noticeable in the small locker space? Even allowing for a locker drain to let out the leaked gas the propane odour would be fairly strong. Made me consider whether a hand held gas detector to pinpoint the gas leak, or a fixed propane alarm in the locker could be worthwhile. Cost is probably comparable to the regulator - a lot less than an explosion on board and offers some insurance against sparks from faulty wiring becoming a lot worse! Fair winds, Gary
I guess one really has to have a LOT of mechanical and various device repair knowledge else one is doomed. You have tremendous know how. Impressive how you got the mooring 1 st try. Wow. Wind and no help and no motor. Great
Picking up a mooring under sail is in most basic sailing courses.
I did it in Glenanes in 2004.
Definitely 2 thumbs up for that maneuver! Thanks for sharing your adventures
You should use gas approved pipe dope on those NTP threads. It provides lubrication and makes a better seal and never gets real hard. Cheers
Another great, informative post - keep 'em coming. Nice display of boat handling under sail, as well as ingenuity and tenacity when it comes to problem solving. I realize you are a pretty hardcore traditionalist regarding fittings, but you miiiiight want to consider a Marlon (glass reinforced nylon) replacement for that bronze relic of a seacock. I know it's a little sacrilegious, but I've had both on my boats and the Marleon have been trouble-free - bronze, not so much.....
I'm planning to replace the throughs with Marelon/composite when I haul this summer.
Thanks Kevin, another great passage video, your sailing skills never cease to impress. Well done 👍
A nice final approach in a crowded anchorage! That leaky, old seacock would worry the heck outta me... I'd have changed that before the propane regulator anytime, even dzr brass for $100 if not a Blake's. Thanks for another enjoyable vid.
Yes, but it requires a haulout to replace the throughhull, so I will just keep an eye on it until I get back to Virginia. I've also added Rescue tape and Stay Afloat putty to my emergency bag.
@@howtosailoceans1423. I guess there are no walls to dry out against? Hold on, I'm based in the UK with 10 to 30 feet tidal ranges...what do you get in the Keys? I suppose drying out or using beaching legs aren't options? Good idea, I think Stay Afloat looks an excellent product, I have some on board too! Good luck getting home.
@@philsmith7398 Tidal range in Florida is about 2.5 feet, so no luck there. I need to get to a proper boat yard to replace the through.
@@howtosailoceans1423. Wow, that is a tiny range with gentle streams to match. Thanks Kevin, you've done all that can be done then! Fair winds.
Kevin, I like the way you sling those bowlines together on the headsail. I would reconsider putting to sea with that seacock in its condition. My damage control training says to fix it now because it can only get worse no part of a boat self repairs. Take care,
I've purchased some Stay Afloat putty and rescue tape to put in my emergency bag. Bilges are dry now, so I'm going to play it by ear and wait until I get back to the Bay in June to haul out and replace it. Unless of course it starts leaking.
I’ll keep you in my prayers that it holds on till you get hauled out.
@@tomkellum6754 Thanks for the concern Tom. Remember, the seacock does close off enough to slow to a trickle--which the bilge pump can easily keep up with. And I do not plan to leave the boat unattended for any length of time.
I think you're on the right track cut that pipe off straight and then get you a hose that has a 90 in it cut that hole right out, as for your electrical problem you should have a multimeter so you can do a continuity check to help you run down that grounding problem, which propane leak your spot on.
Nice demo on the mooring ball Kevin. As usual. :-) If you think of it one day, could you show how you tie off on the mooring ball? Sometimes when the sea is roough and my bow is bouncing up and down, the line hangs up on the anchor. I'm wondering if there is a better way. Fair winds
I tied a bowline for the first line. Once settled, I tied on two docklines, with the spliced loop knotted to the hawser (would have to show that, don't know how to describe it). So I have two lines plus a safety for a one month stay in Key West. In rough conditions it can be tough tying on more lines. I recall in Dinner Key (Miami), I tried running an extra line to the ball in the dinghy and I got hit on the head by the bowsprit as the boat plunged into a wave.
Killer episode. Nice musical interlude too. Thanks.
Thanks!
You might want to consider putting a rubber gromit on the hole you are now running that gas line through into the propane locker for better chafe protection.
Just did that, with silicone rubber. Another sub said exactly the same thing, warning about chafe. Thanks!
This is amazing content. Thank you so much
Soapy water could help find propane leaks
You can’t just wait till your next scheduled haul out to replace that thru hull. You really need to get somewhere and fix it.
Great parking job! Tenacity is the best tool for repairs. 🙂 Thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching.
Cool Move Dude! I'm always impressed with your sailing skills. Learn by doing...
You sure make it look easy Captain!!! Love yr vids!
You certainly have a connection with that boat. She responds kindly to you. Boat repairs are similar to renovating old houses, you're always chasing something, chasing something, chasing something and so it goes. Great video K. Im very envious of you being in Key West. Always wanted to go, had a chance in 2017 got as far as Miami, but had to fly to Puerto Vallarta to check out a yacht. As it turned out, should've went to Key West. lol
Yes, exactly, as boats get older (and if they are sailed hard), they need constant attention. And as a corroded through-hull reminded me, not giving them constant attention could be catastrophic.
Grabbin thar mooring. A true sailin’ stud! 👍👍
Ahhrrrr!
Kevin ,
I do enjoy your video's so very much , I always seem to learn something valuable on your Chanel so thanks for the insight and lessons... Yes my boat has a very good iron Genny , but I do think I may want to try retrieving a mooring ball without the aid of the engine... like you , I sail single handed and is a bit more work ... Fair Winds and Safe Sea's .
Robert
North Star
Nicely done Kevin!
Your stuff gets better and better
Great episode again. I keep a gaffer here in the southwest of Ireland. But the sad reality is I have to sell her for family reasons. I hope to continue sailing with friends whenever I can and tuning into your channel and a few others should help. Your a lucky man. Envious in Ireland!!
great job how needs a engine when you have a sailing boat. thanks for you video's
Another excellent video Kev ! Thanks, !
For leaking pipe you could cut a piece tin or aluminum can out to wrap the pipe take some 4200, 5200 or epoxy and glue it in place then wrap in hose clamps or lash it in place. You can also use denim or some other not too stretchy cloth as a substitute for fiber glass.
Also I have seem but not used an epoxy tape/wrap that I am going to put in my kit.
Thanks Mike, also the tin sheeting would restore some strength. So far it's staying dry, just have to keep an eye on it, if it begins leaking again I shall attempt a better repair.
Excellent video i love how you do stressful things and remain so calm you are on a level all by yourself. The repairs were good under anchor very hard to do. Patrick Laine mentioned you on jis channel. Thought i let you know it was very nice of him . We are thawing out here in Canada launch date soon i hooe cheers.
Thanks George, good to hear that Spring is on its way up there in the great white north. Yes, I saw Patrick's video on the mooring pickup, and it was near perfect, the boat stopped pretty much right at the ball.
I didn’t see a shutoff solenoid while you were replacing the gas line. You do have a shutoff solenoid somewhere don’t you Mr. Boothby?
whew, just one spot left? that was lucky. Nice job mooring, I trust you didnt edit out any other approaches : ) . Just a fun place to wander .. enjoy.
Nope, got that one on the first try, that doesn't always happen though ..
Nice work skipper...as always!
Well done
Another good one, but I would have a hard time sleeping knowing the condition of that valve and the thru Hull. Hope you get it properly repaired soon. Best to you !
I'm keeping an eye on it, plus I've added Rescue tape and Stay Afloat putty to my emergency bag ...
I'm keeping an eye on it, plus I've added Rescue tape and Stay Afloat putty to my emergency bag ...
would it make sense to put a propane shutoff close to the stove? So, if the stove does have an issue in the future, you could isolate it? Not sure if it's worth the effort with the shutoff at the tank so close to hand, anyway.
Great video. Thanks for sharing
As always you continue to impress and inspire!
Fabulous episode! I learned a lot! Keep them coming!
Impressive!!!! You are the man.
Another great video captain. I've always felt cruising is just repairing the boat on another harbor. And I'll second the valve grinding compound tip. Has worked for me in the past
Which reminds me I have a couple to address this spring
Fair winds.
I absolutely love your channel and this was yet another fantastic video,thanks for sharing!
Warren s/y Legend
Thanks Warren, fair winds!
Good stuff thanks for sharing 👍👍
A little soapy water may have helped you find the leak and saved you from changing out that copper line needlessly. Next Amazon order have them add a tube of dielectric grease to coat your wire connections before you tape them up.
Indeed, but it's just as well that I replaced that old copper pipe, it was pretty corroded.
Shrink electrical connectors are all the rage
@@santamulligan676 What I use.
Better yet don't tape it up. It just holds moisture in
excellent video! Thanks!
Hello Kevin, great work as usual. OpenCPN 5.0.0 has been released, have you upgraded?
No, I haven't, anything new and exciting?
Awesome video and awesome pick up.....do you usually depart with one reef tucked then shake it.....Thanks.....Stott
What does it go to?
Mooring balls at Garrison bight are about $350, that includes shower facilities and parking,,20min walk to key West village,,,looking east,towards the condos and power lines,there’s an opening where you can dingy in for groceries,Winn Dixy,Publics,dollar store and Home Depot,,you’ll go under a bridge,and find a few openings in the mangroves,,looking to your west ,that’s Fleming island,,when you’re sailing in and around the cruise ship docks,pass the coast guard station,,to your starboard side is Fleming,,if you anchor there,just remember the currents are running 3to4knots,,anchor well,,it’s well protected from the easterlies,,but beware of the northwesterlies,,they bring the rollers and wandering boats that weren’t anchored well,,you can dingy in to Key West bight in 15 to20 minutes, day dingy dock is $7.15 ,,,all good food and drink,
Great vid as always. We will be sailing from Marathon to Key West and onto the Dry Tortugas in a few weeks. How were the crab pots between Marathon and Key Key West?
Raiding crab pots in the keys? Wonderful way to get shot! So be quick...
Ha! I'm far too slow for that kind of thing. We were exhausted after our sail from the upper Keys to Marathon from dodging the gauntlet of crab pots. Just curious to know if we'll see the same thing on the trip to Key West. @@scott.wallace8625
Nothing compared to the lobster pots in Maine. Though there were a few of them, for sure. I'm actually headed to Boca Grande next week when my mooring contract runs out, although I'm a little concerned about the protection with more fronts going through.
Boca Grande looks like a great place to explore, but I understand your hesitation. As of this morning, PredictWind and Windy do not agree on next week's forecast. @@howtosailoceans1423
Thank you
Glad to see how you handle all these stuff Impressed by your sailing skills as always. That tune could be something! 🎶 Maybe needs some refinement? (16th’s on hi-hat is it your style?) Anyway, a great and informative episode m8! Keep it coming! 🎸
I really appreciate your way of showing motor isn’t needed, even when mooring. 👍🏽
Thanks MiQ. Wondering what you have in mind for refinement? There's a place in the tune where something sounds off to me (but can't figure out exactly what it is), interested to know what you are hearing.
Hi m8, and thnx for asking. First, I’d like to say I like the tune. What I mean is that it can be even better with carful TLC.
Next is my way of thinking, not necessarily what you want to hear😉
My ears first reaction was the first cymbal: I would change it to a gentle one tap on a “ride” not a “crash”. Second, the hi-hat is nice going on 8’s, when the 16’s comes in, they should announce a change (if there is one). Drop outs on hi-hat I would use as a way to assimilate a real drum set. Then when the solo kicks in I wonder if it’s played in the same key? The solo itself is nice but maybe in a off key? To use that trick is sometimes very rewarding. Sometimes not so rewarding. I can’t tell for sure what’s happening. More of a gut feel I guess.
Anyway, we all have different approach on how to compose, and I find this tune to be of special interest, since it has some good driving in it. That’s why I think it could be worth some extra care.
(I’m not listing here how well it sounds compared to other famous tune makers, but it sure has potential) 🎸
@@MiQBohlin Interesting, yes, I struggle with electronic drums despite the fact that drums were my first instrument. The tune is in G, if I recall I'm mostly on G pentatonic for the solo, but I would have to go back and review the notes. It sounds edgy to my ear, so it may be modal/out of key in spots. Hmm, as far as the sixteenths on the hi hat, they come in with the keyboard riff. Actually my ear was telling me something's wrong with the rhythm with the keyboard part, but I can't figure it out. Anyway, glad you like it. Maybe I'll go back and work on it some more, but, of course, I'm now working on another composition ...
I forgot to ask this question when you went to the Pacific how did you get to the Panama Canal did you higher Personnel to get through and aren't you supposed to have an engine to get through the Panama.
He rigs up the dingy motor to engine on through is my guess. Or maybe he went via Magellan as he seems quietly bad ass enough to pull that move off.
Thanks for sharing, always of great value. Have to ask, what's the "ticking" sound in the background?
The autofocus on the camera.
Hope you got to enjoy paradise a bit. Gotta take a break and enjoy life once in awhile.
Nice sailin
If I may ask: How do you have your tiller rigged that v you can drop it to go forward and it stays midships?
The shock cords I use to dampen oversteering when the windvane is engaged also serves as tie offs
How did you get through that cut to the GB that's a nasty current. You don't show that part I would have liked to see that.
I had the current with me. The strongest current is on the west side of Fleming Key. The passage into Garrison Bight and GB itself has little current, less than 0.5 knots.
Just a tiny, thin, coat of silicon di-electric grease will ensure a non-conductive safe seal for all of the threads and gaskets for years to come.... You are welcome.
Kevin what exactly does " come up on the wind" mean?
Sail at a closer angle to the wind.
What does that thru-hull supply?
It was to the galley sink drain.
STUD!
Do you get your internet for you laptop via wifi in port? Or do you have a phone hookup, or satellite? Just wondering what works in remote ports of call, and in the Caribbean. Thanks for the great content!
Wifi, although it seems I am always struggling to get a decent connection. I use the C.Crane super wifi antenna, plugs right into my laptop and works well up to about 0.5 miles from the hotspot. For uploading vids I often go ashore to get close to a transmitter for faster speeds.
How did you get amazon to deliver to your boat?
..rather wonderin' that myself. :) My guess would be that he retrieved it from somewhere ashore. Aloha! 🤙
Maybe it was by drone!
I bought a one week dinghy pass at the City Marina in Marathon. They accept mail there--unlike Key West, unfortunately.
JB Weld!
Yep, the stuff works well.
Always put the Blade on backwards,so it cuts on the PULL you will never Break the Blade!
You mean the hack saw ... never thought of that, that makes sense though, you have much more control on the pull
@@howtosailoceans1423 All Hand Saws But Mostly The Hack Saw!AlsoEpoxy is Best Used With a UV coating or it will Craze!You Seem to be a Spec Opps Guy (Don't Answer)!~~~~*~~~~^^~~~Fleet Galaxian
@@toolmaker3799 All ocean sailors are special opps guys ...
That’s the way to do it🎩🐇
Fun video.....repairing boats in exot.....er.....not so exotic places! Key West is fun for a short stay. Hope you enjoyed it! Andrew
Thanks Andrew, yes, I am having fun in Key West, although I can see why one would not want to live here. It's expensive, for one.
How to Sail Oceans yes, and shore access in moderate weather, from the mooring fields or anchorage is challenging!
@@reloadncharge9907 Yep, a wet dinghy ride in anything over 15 knots, plus the grocery store is 3/4 miles away...
Hey Kevin, why are your sails red?
Because it looks cool. Also, I have found that dyed sails seem to last longer--the dye seems to keep the UV out of the cloth.
Not red...Tanbark
the best color
Gotta do something about that sea cock. I wouldn’t be comfortable with it in that poor condition. Hate to see you loose your boat. Get a roll of silicone tape, it will temporarily repair holes like the one in the pipe elbow.
I have purchased two rolls of Rescue tape, also Stay Afloat putty, just in case.
So the gas leak may have had nothing to do with the copper pipe at all.😳 A bit of soapy water around all the connections in the propane locker may have revealed the culprit. Not sure if US coding requirements but not sure if the full gas run in flexible pipe meets code. Otherwise love your vids.👍
Plus one for the soapy water to find the source of the leak. Also, some self amalgamating tape in the repair kit may help with that corroded pipe.....
That old copper pipe needed replacing anyway, I'm glad I did it. I like the the full run with one piece of hose--every juncture is a potential leak.
Flange fitting that threads on
Where is your gas selinoid?
There is none, but the tank of course has an automatic shutoff/safety valve, they are required here in the US.
How to Sail Oceans
My understanding is that the on /off switch thatcontrols the selenoid is supposed to be within reach of the stove.
If your gauge ain't holding still you still got a leek, if you didn't have a leak it would never leak off, and it wouldn't matter if you left it on for 24 hours or turned it off for 24 hours it wouldn't have a change.
Your seaman ship skills are second to none sir!!!! The only reason you 100k+ subs is because you don't have a woman on board that barely wears any clothes. 😒
Sad but true...
#RockStar
Yeah but it takes a real sailor to sail up and tie off to the ball drunker 'na skunk. hahaha Just joking. Very nice. Like this channel.