I think the bilge pump change was a good idea. Like you mentioned though. Getting your hands on a big "Oh my God we are going down" pump would be a very good idea. I know that leaky hose was aggravating, but from our perspective it was kind of comical to watch.
"Part of our objective for buying a new boat is to spend less time fixing the boat and more time sailing".....words have come back to haunt you! I feel for you
Seeing the holes in the discharge hose makes me think the suction hose may have as many holes, just not as easy to see since they would be intaking air as opposed to discharging water. Suction hose holes could have been a part of the original failure. I really like your approach to this mini-refit. Keep up the great spirit and good work.
Jordan, I'm always impressed with your patience in assessing, diagnosing and fixing the systems on your boat! Such determination and calm!!! Bravo 👏 👏 👏
And his humility. Both he and Desiree are making mistakes, errors, misjudgements through many of their videos. They own it. It's great to see. They are human and not perfect. I love this fabulous couple.
Well done lad, but...here comes another unsolicited opinion. I'm in the commercial fishing supplies & marine parts business & I would recommend using rubber hose instead of that plastic shields bilgeflex hose.
this is by far the most interesting boating content. you all do such a good job explaining and walking us through your challenges, efforts, and successes.
Our freezer is the same as yours and we finally started storing stuff in large mesh bags that are identifiable by just looking at the string closures, so if we want frozen chicken breasts we just pull out the bag with the right color string, which we can find without unpacking. We also lined the freezer with thin silver plastic coated foam to add a bit more insulation and reflectivity to the freezer area. We keep our freezer near zero F when cruising and you could see condensation on the outside hull where the hull makes up the side of the freezer. Also as the freezer gets empty we add bottles of water (ice) at the bottom of the freezer to fill the dead space. This holds temp better than air and keeps the food higher up, ie, less freezer diving.
That was also my first thought....mesh bags labeled or different colors....contents of bags will conform to the fridge space so a lot more can fit in the fridge. Will still requiring a lot of unpacking of the mesh bags but so much easier than digging through individual items.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Project Uma is an amazing TH-cam sailing channel. Amazing craftsman and boat restoration to a 100% electric sail boat. They just spent the winter in Norway are now just above the artic circle. Check them out.
90% of defeating any problem is not be afraid to fail and learning from the failure when it happens... and it will happen... now and again... You do some top notch work young man (helps when your life depends on it) and as i watch you, you get better and better.
OMG Jordon, you are hysterical. Your good humor towards all the insanity of fixing this boat does you great credit. Congratulations on your "new" boat and I've learned a great deal with your excellent instructions. All the best and happy sailing.
Go ahead friends. What expect you is the beauty of our world. That's the best satisfaction. Better fix or replace every old used parts of this boat and sail away...
One lesson I took to heart from the Pardeys was to map out the storage space, assign alpha numerical coordinates and record the contents to a logbook. Lifesaver when looking for odd bits and keeping up with time sensitive stores.
They could have grown a garden before they “broke” the sprinkler system. Oh well. But really I’m sorta happy ur having to dig so deep in ur refit. You undoubtedly will k ow your boat so well and that seems like a good thing. Albeit it would probably have been easier if so many systems were not failing but it’s good to go through them all since your about to head out into the blue wonder.good work!
Good choice using the Whale Gulper, they can deal with a lot of debris without clogging up. It's good practice to have another pump forward to deal with water if you get a serious leak that causes the boat to sit bow down. If you have the room a motor driven emergency pump also a good idea
Is a good reminder on the cons of top loaded fridges. Looks funny but trying to find something in there, underway, healing and flipping, with a headlamp, tired and potentially seasick...
I think I did too and now she has a TH-cam channel building a mansion in Florida with her stepson and does episodes showing construction progress in a bikini ✌️💜🎸
Jordan, you have finally admitted why you wanted a new boat.....increased beer storage , good job. Des, loving the refer yoga on a pedestal, great organization solutions for the moment. Since you are buying provisions for a small Army.....Attican for life!
The trials of a tiny house that drives sails floats cooks chills flushes drains and fills ... never ending great work have fun and stop and smell the roses
Hey Jordan, Maybe change the hose on the inlet for the new bilge pump. If the outlet leaked the inlet is probably bad too. You just wouldn’t see it if it were sucking air. Good luck.
We also use 2 line reefing in the cockpit. We have “easily” reefed in 40+ knots without leaving the cockpit. Much safer, and quieter so communication between the two of us is easier. A little extra line in the cockpit is messy, but worth it. The previous owner must not have reefed in the cockpit, or maybe they didn’t even have the reefing lines installed. Or if the main isn’t original, maybe the reefing points are a bit higher and they never finished the install with longer lines. Who knows, but clearly this boat was primarily a fair weather, lightly used boat. Once you start using the pumps regularly they will last longer, or at least that’s how it seems on Merlin!
You are doing Great! Replacing hoses and pumps is all part of the "new boat refit". That diaphragm pump is much better for running dry! Good choice! I would stay away from that corrugated hose, they can not be trusted. In all pickup pumps, vacuum leaks often give a lot of problems. For the tools, I like to have multiple bags that are job orientierend, like for example your bag for electrics.
I am always looking forward to your videos, a source of personal inspiration about your journey and a lot of pertinent knowledge. Two short, find a stool, water spraying everywhere, no problem, change the hose. You two together, nothing stops you. Not that it is easy but you plow through problems and get it done. Looking forward to see your adventures together 🙂
I fully agree with Jo Foster: You 2 buds do an absolutely amazing job putting together and editing these videos -- as well as applying humor and common sense. This is the best one yet -- and the recent one on docking was super as well.
From the beginning with Atticus I, you have done a great job highlighting the fact that there are so many potential failure points in each "system" or component and they all have a limited lifetime, even with little usage. I admire your resilience and "can do" attitude when you discover, diagnose and then repair each item. I think that is one of the essential skill sets AND personality traits to be successful with full time cruising. Most of us home owners know all to well an easy DIY repair project typically includes 3 or 4 trips to the store (10 minutes from home) even though we have a big garage and basement for "spare parts" and tools storage. You admit the luxury of doing repairs on your boat while in the U.S. with stores close by, Amazon, lower prices and all the conveniences that are not available when cruising in many other areas off our mainland. Like you, with a new (20 yr old boat) I would want to personally disassemble, inspect, clean and replace all suspect parts in my Thru-Hulls & valves (how water can get into the boat) and all my Bilge Pumps including all hoses (how to get water out of the boat). When you get your high volume portable bilge pump will you have an energy source high above the water line? I've noticed in many of the catastrophic water ingress situations, even with the portable high volume pump, once the water level covers the batteries the pump becomes useless. A separate bank of lithium batteries (100 or 200 Amps) mounted high for powering the portable bilge pump would help me sleep better...especially crossing oceans. And it would be a good back up if the other battery bank had a massive failure. Keep up the great work and excellent story telling and video.
While potatoes are sensitive to ethylene gasses, the reason to keep onions and potatoes apart has to do with moisture. Both onions and potatoes release moisture, which can lead to faster spoiling. It's best to store them separately in an area that has good air flow, is dry and somewhat cool.
Two years from now, far far away, in a squall, at night, with a weak flashlight, boat rolling and pitching, you will be so happy that you've been through all these hoses, pumps, and wires. You know where the lines lead, where the moving parts are, where the motors are grounded(!!!) and which hoses are new. Little by little you becoming da main man for all things Atticus. Pardon, da main couple. So much better to see it all at the dock now than to wonder where the hoses are on that dark squally night. But I bet that was your plan all along.
Jordan, your excitement level matches that of my husband every time we entered Defender Marine. We ALWAYS came back to our boat with items not on our list, but according to my husband, "we didn't know we needed until we got to Defender."
Good job on the sinking safety preventative maintenance! After seeing James on Zingaro almost sink recently, I to did a manual pump rebuild. I also installed a second automatic bilge pump and high water alarm. Sinking your yacht is a scary thought.
Really loved the video. You guys are so good at the maintenance videos. You keep a sense of humour even when the projects go south. The music is perfect I hope it gets easier soon for you both. Keep up the fantastic work.
I've owned boats over 50 years of my life. There will always be something to fix. Just be happy you have mechanical ability. It saves a lot of money and time.
Always enjoy watching Jordan’s handiwork. ALL boats (even new ones) require maintenance. Just the nature of the beast. Thanks for bringing us along. ⛵️
I always have a crash pump on all of my boats as well a 3700 rule with 20 ft of wire with Alligator clips for an emergency. Saved my buddies center console from sinking the other day.
Jordan, as you are learning, 25 year old rubber or plastic will always be suspect in all our lives, anywhere, all the time. Let alone an ocean going boat. The problem is not the boat, but a 25 year old boat will have problems that you will successfully solve like the boat boss that you are. You are doing fantastic and you are achieving what the beautiful boat Atticus 2 so richly deserves. Turn key only happens with brand new. Everything you have had to do is nominal.
Hi guys a fridge tip for you is to use insulated storage bags. Tie a string to the handle and secure the string on a hook near the fridge door. Then you just pull on the string to retrieve items at the bottom of the box. We have deep fridge on our boat too.
Seems to me you are doing all the right things both to understand you boat systems and improving them before you start doing some serious offshore sailing. Despite the age of the boat it seems to be very well put together. Very clear and well put together video.
G'day Desiree, I made the mistake of keeping my fruits and veggies in plastic or rubber containers while on passage, and unfortunately, the produce spoils much faster. Plastic or rubber, also holds in humidity ~ obviously, not good. Get yourself a fruit hammock to hang produce, plus it's vented, along with either wicker or straw woven baskets, if possible! The produce will last longer, and fresh air can pass through; keeping everything dry.
It sometimes must seem like you are building a whole new boat, one replacement part at a time. You will certainly know it inside-out by the time you set sail! SO fascinating to watch and learn and you are so good at explaining everything!
Well pilgrims, some days are diamonds.. some days are rocks, as you guys are well aware from all your challenges, well done 👍🏻 we are very proud of you both 👏🏻😎☝️❤️Shelly and Jeff
Just for future reference, some bilge pump installations use a check valve on the pickup hose to keep the pump primed. That heat shrink torch is quite the handy tool. Glad to see things are moving along.
As said before, better to find this kind of stuff now rather than when your off grid, no parts, no help, etc. Doing what your doing also lets you know what you need for spare parts on board. You'll be on your way in no time and will be glad for what you did! No matter what a magnificent yacht!👍👏👌⛵🌏😊
Jordan & Desiree, your content is absolutely fantastic! This is REALLY good stuff. There isn't a guy out there who hasn't worked on a car/truck/boat and had to cycle down a list of 5 probable culprits before getting the fix right. Jordan, we feel your pain! You're also getting better at these things! Great that you can laugh at some of these setbacks and enjoy this beautiful journey of life together.
Guys I hope you continue to film all the projects on the boat as they really are very interesting. I know that by doing all the projects it will not be as difficult while you are out cruising when something does go wrong. You will have lots of knowledge of all the systems on the boat and any repairs should be much easier. Be sure to carry lots of spares of things you will need and look forward to future videos.
I also have the whale pump - works great. I thought at the start that the hose may have had some pin holing which prevents the priming. I replaced all my hoses with the sanitation hose as its much tougher and lasts longer. Good call on the husky bags - I did the same last year and have dedicated storage for hand tools, electrical and sockets. You're getting there. I'm jealous that you got to tour Defender...love that place. I suggest that all single sailors have their first date there; if it's the best date ever then they are the perfect match. :-)
Don't put the onions and potatoes in the same storage area. The off gasses from the onions will cause the potatoes to sprout. A note from my FCS teacher wife.
Did you buy a LEMON? Absolutely YES! Will it stay a LEMON? Absolutely NO! I think that you bought a neglected boat has a huge benefit for us all because you do such a great job of showing all possible challenges a boat buy can bring. And you are doing a terrific job in reminding the issues the way they should be remedied! Also you greatly document and explain the challenges associated with those tasks. Like always great work, great videos and highly educational! Thank you for all your work and letting us all participate! Wishing you guys the very best. And I can see a smile on the bow of your new ship, enjoying her new caring owners.😁⛵️
You always do a beautiful job shooting and editing your videos! It’s a joy to watch you two. This time I loved the shot of tree blossoms falling in the gentle breeze. Perfect. Beautiful. Love you both.
Well we are getting back. All is well! I have a lot of respect for the planning that goes into provisioning and the troubleshooting process. I love it. Again thanks so much for letting so many of us share your dreams, adventure, and life. I am sure you didn’t laugh when the bilge pump hoses started leaking but we all can relate to to the feeling. Have fun and be safe, see you next week
COOL, good idea to have your bilges working 100%. Extra beer storage....almost makes the boat worth the money. Had a good laugh watching Desiree climb into the fridge...lolol Cheerz guys!!
Des, you might want actual straw or wood baskets instead of those plastic containers for storing produce for better air circulation. Homegoods or The Christmas Tree Shop carries different assortments of baskets.
I don’t think straw baskets would be good for a boat application. I had some wooden Longaberger baskets on my sailboat for eight years and some of those are still working for me on land.
I've been watching your channel for the last 2 years and can't say enough about how great it is, great balance between adventure and problem solving. Looking forward to seeing you guys sailing again soon. FYI might want to rethink storing the potatoes with the onions, this will cause the potatoes to rot sooner.
I love having different bags for the various tools. I split mine up between four bags but a little different: electrical, rigging, engine and general/all purpose tools. The general one has around the outside pockets all the things I want regularly without pulling the whole bag out as well, and that helps a ton (screwdriver with multiple bits, pliers, needle nose pliers, tape measures, wire snips, and wire brush). I find myself doing quick fixes more often if I don’t need to pull out the full bag. Laughed SO hard at that hose springing leaks. Gotta be one of the best shots I’ve seen in a long time.
I'm in the process of moving aboard my Shannon 38 to live full time and just spent a few days sorting out storage space. This video is extremely helpful. Excellent work!
Great work Jordan and Des, Looking great. Anything that age that is NOT being used for what you are intending use it for is bound to have lots of kinks and small problems. I hate to see all the negativity, but please do not take it personally, its your lives on the line, not your viewership! Do what you gotta do to be safe out there. I always end up learning so much from you two and i look at you both as MY Pardies! Love you guys, keep up the great work, its so good to see you happy and enjoying your new boat. 🍻
Can't quit saying it, but what a beautiful boat can't wait to see you sailing her and your first ocean crossing! Great call Jordan a rebuild kit for a pump is cheap and when you don't know just rebuild or replace it. Don't want to be in an emergency situation and guessing about an issue!
Can't wait for you guys to start filming new videos once you get you guys boat done I love you all so much and you guys live the life that I've been wanting to live my whole entire life I love watching you guys I have been watching you guys since you started years ago
Nice Video! Thanks for sharing! People do not realize how ,many pumps are on a boat. I have a 47' power cruiser. I counted and have 53 pumps on my boat. Yes! you are always dealing with a pump issue.
I love that last comment: "Please God...Let this be over!!!" until the next project Ha Ha a long time viewer, but that line just hit my funny bone - cause I have said it myself so so so many times!
These are the types of episodes I watch and the reason I became a paid patron on your vlog. Most excellent! I was out yesterday racing on a friends Hanse in Herrington Bay, followed by an overnight on my sailboat in the marina. The reasons why we work hard resolving sailboat problems/issues so we can enjoy the sunset with a beer. BTW, I'm going to follow your beer storage idea on my boat.
I think the bilge pump change was a good idea. Like you mentioned though. Getting your hands on a big "Oh my God we are going down" pump would be a very good idea. I know that leaky hose was aggravating, but from our perspective it was kind of comical to watch.
Jordan, Always best to design your family around beer storage areas.
"Part of our objective for buying a new boat is to spend less time fixing the boat and more time sailing".....words have come back to haunt you! I feel for you
Seeing the holes in the discharge hose makes me think the suction hose may have as many holes, just not as easy to see since they would be intaking air as opposed to discharging water. Suction hose holes could have been a part of the original failure. I really like your approach to this mini-refit. Keep up the great spirit and good work.
Yeah. Seems very likely.
I concur.
Love how you guys attack problems and get them solved. Never Give UP attitude.....really inspires me.
Jordan, I'm always impressed with your patience in assessing, diagnosing and fixing the systems on your boat! Such determination and calm!!! Bravo 👏 👏 👏
And his humility. Both he and Desiree are making mistakes, errors, misjudgements through many of their videos. They own it. It's great to see. They are human and not perfect. I love this fabulous couple.
Well done lad, but...here comes another unsolicited opinion.
I'm in the commercial fishing supplies & marine parts business & I would recommend using rubber hose instead of that plastic shields bilgeflex hose.
this is by far the most interesting boating content. you all do such a good job explaining and walking us through your challenges, efforts, and successes.
"I'm going call that done, finally..." *nervously looks over shoulder for anything else*
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@@officiallyfussy right? I thought the same thing. That is everyday life for normal people, compounded by the word "boat".
Our freezer is the same as yours and we finally started storing stuff in large mesh bags that are identifiable by just looking at the string closures, so if we want frozen chicken breasts we just pull out the bag with the right color string, which we can find without unpacking. We also lined the freezer with thin silver plastic coated foam to add a bit more insulation and reflectivity to the freezer area. We keep our freezer near zero F when cruising and you could see condensation on the outside hull where the hull makes up the side of the freezer. Also as the freezer gets empty we add bottles of water (ice) at the bottom of the freezer to fill the dead space. This holds temp better than air and keeps the food higher up, ie, less freezer diving.
That was also my first thought....mesh bags labeled or different colors....contents of bags will conform to the fridge space so a lot more can fit in the fridge. Will still requiring a lot of unpacking of the mesh bags but so much easier than digging through individual items.
By the time you are done, this boat will be in better shape than the day it was produced, lol!! Nice work man.
That's kind of what he does though. Can you imagine the boat they could make if they teamed up with Uma!!
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Project Uma is an amazing TH-cam sailing channel. Amazing craftsman and boat restoration to a 100% electric sail boat. They just spent the winter in Norway are now just above the artic circle. Check them out.
Uma and Atticus have actually crossed paths in a few episodes.
90% of defeating any problem is not be afraid to fail and learning from the failure when it happens... and it will happen... now and again... You do some top notch work young man (helps when your life depends on it) and as i watch you, you get better and better.
OMG Jordon, you are hysterical. Your good humor towards all the insanity of fixing this boat does you great credit. Congratulations on your "new" boat and I've learned a great deal with your excellent instructions. All the best and happy sailing.
Go ahead friends. What expect you is the beauty of our world. That's the best satisfaction. Better fix or replace every old used parts of this boat and sail away...
One lesson I took to heart from the Pardeys was to map out the storage space, assign alpha numerical coordinates and record the contents to a logbook. Lifesaver when looking for odd bits and keeping up with time sensitive stores.
LOL! "Last week I discovered Im a total idiot'! I love how you admit the struggles we all go through when learning new things... good times!
Love it. A good manual bilge pump. A new reliable automatic bilge pump and then add a big crash pump. Perfect.
Great sprinkler system install tutorial. ;-)
🤣🤣🤣
They could have grown a garden before they “broke” the sprinkler system. Oh well.
But really I’m sorta happy ur having to dig so deep in ur refit. You undoubtedly will k ow your boat so well and that seems like a good thing. Albeit it would probably have been easier if so many systems were not failing but it’s good to go through them all since your about to head out into the blue wonder.good work!
Good choice using the Whale Gulper, they can deal with a lot of debris without clogging up.
It's good practice to have another pump forward to deal with water if you get a serious leak that causes the boat to sit bow down.
If you have the room a motor driven emergency pump also a good idea
lol Desiree in the fridge...
I once saw a documentary about that involving someone's stepmom.
OMFG🤣
Is a good reminder on the cons of top loaded fridges. Looks funny but trying to find something in there, underway, healing and flipping, with a headlamp, tired and potentially seasick...
I think I did too and now she has a TH-cam channel building a mansion in Florida with her stepson and does episodes showing construction progress in a bikini ✌️💜🎸
@@daveholley2156 really? I'd like to watch that. For, um, educational purposes, of course
Mmm. I suspect all the hoses of the type that leaked are the same vintage. Perhaps plan on replacing them too.
Jordan, you have finally admitted why you wanted a new boat.....increased beer storage , good job. Des, loving the refer yoga on a pedestal, great organization solutions for the moment. Since you are buying provisions for a small Army.....Attican for life!
Persistence pays off. Well done 👍🏻
The trials of a tiny house that drives sails floats cooks chills flushes drains and fills ... never ending great work have fun and stop and smell the roses
Hey Jordan, Maybe change the hose on the inlet for the new bilge pump. If the outlet leaked the inlet is probably bad too. You just wouldn’t see it if it were sucking air. Good luck.
We also use 2 line reefing in the cockpit. We have “easily” reefed in 40+ knots without leaving the cockpit. Much safer, and quieter so communication between the two of us is easier. A little extra line in the cockpit is messy, but worth it. The previous owner must not have reefed in the cockpit, or maybe they didn’t even have the reefing lines installed. Or if the main isn’t original, maybe the reefing points are a bit higher and they never finished the install with longer lines. Who knows, but clearly this boat was primarily a fair weather, lightly used boat. Once you start using the pumps regularly they will last longer, or at least that’s how it seems on Merlin!
Great episode.. Regardless of the leaks, replacing those old hoses in a controlled environment is money well spent...
Yes Grasshopper you are becoming one with boat. You're getting there.
You are doing Great! Replacing hoses and pumps is all part of the "new boat refit". That diaphragm pump is much better for running dry! Good choice! I would stay away from that corrugated hose, they can not be trusted. In all pickup pumps, vacuum leaks often give a lot of problems. For the tools, I like to have multiple bags that are job orientierend, like for example your bag for electrics.
I am always looking forward to your videos, a source of personal inspiration about your journey and a lot of pertinent knowledge. Two short, find a stool, water spraying everywhere, no problem, change the hose. You two together, nothing stops you. Not that it is easy but you plow through problems and get it done. Looking forward to see your adventures together 🙂
I fully agree with Jo Foster: You 2 buds do an absolutely amazing job putting together and editing these videos -- as well as applying humor and common sense. This is the best one yet -- and the recent one on docking was super as well.
I really felt for you when that old hose started squirting. Major face palm. It never ends!
From the beginning with Atticus I, you have done a great job highlighting the fact that there are so many potential failure points in each "system" or component and they all have a limited lifetime, even with little usage. I admire your resilience and "can do" attitude when you discover, diagnose and then repair each item. I think that is one of the essential skill sets AND personality traits to be successful with full time cruising. Most of us home owners know all to well an easy DIY repair project typically includes 3 or 4 trips to the store (10 minutes from home) even though we have a big garage and basement for "spare parts" and tools storage. You admit the luxury of doing repairs on your boat while in the U.S. with stores close by, Amazon, lower prices and all the conveniences that are not available when cruising in many other areas off our mainland. Like you, with a new (20 yr old boat) I would want to personally disassemble, inspect, clean and replace all suspect parts in my Thru-Hulls & valves (how water can get into the boat) and all my Bilge Pumps including all hoses (how to get water out of the boat). When you get your high volume portable bilge pump will you have an energy source high above the water line? I've noticed in many of the catastrophic water ingress situations, even with the portable high volume pump, once the water level covers the batteries the pump becomes useless. A separate bank of lithium batteries (100 or 200 Amps) mounted high for powering the portable bilge pump would help me sleep better...especially crossing oceans. And it would be a good back up if the other battery bank had a massive failure. Keep up the great work and excellent story telling and video.
While potatoes are sensitive to ethylene gasses, the reason to keep onions and potatoes apart has to do with moisture. Both onions and potatoes release moisture, which can lead to faster spoiling. It's best to store them separately in an area that has good air flow, is dry and somewhat cool.
Two years from now, far far away, in a squall, at night, with a weak flashlight, boat rolling and pitching, you will be so happy that you've been through all these hoses, pumps, and wires. You know where the lines lead, where the moving parts are, where the motors are grounded(!!!) and which hoses are new. Little by little you becoming da main man for all things Atticus. Pardon, da main couple. So much better to see it all at the dock now than to wonder where the hoses are on that dark squally night. But I bet that was your plan all along.
Project Atticus - Know Your World - but first - Know Your Boat. Great job, u2
Jordan, your excitement level matches that of my husband every time we entered Defender Marine. We ALWAYS came back to our boat with items not on our list, but according to my husband, "we didn't know we needed until we got to Defender."
Good job on the sinking safety preventative maintenance! After seeing James on Zingaro almost sink recently, I to did a manual pump rebuild. I also installed a second automatic bilge pump and high water alarm. Sinking your yacht is a scary thought.
I’m with you 150% on both of these.
Really loved the video. You guys are so good at the maintenance videos. You keep a sense of humour even when the projects go south. The music is perfect I hope it gets easier soon for you both. Keep up the fantastic work.
Love the maintenance videos! I feel smarter and more capable with every one.
I've owned boats over 50 years of my life. There will always be something to fix. Just be happy you have mechanical ability. It saves a lot of money and time.
Always enjoy watching Jordan’s handiwork. ALL boats (even new ones) require maintenance. Just the nature of the beast. Thanks for bringing us along. ⛵️
I always have a crash pump on all of my boats as well a 3700 rule with 20 ft of wire with Alligator clips for an emergency. Saved my buddies center console from sinking the other day.
Hang tough guys.... you will get her "Ship Shape" soon! The cash you are saving and the CONFIDENCE you continue to build is huge!
Jordan, as you are learning, 25 year old rubber or plastic will always be suspect in all our lives, anywhere, all the time. Let alone an ocean going boat. The problem is not the boat, but a 25 year old boat will have problems that you will successfully solve like the boat boss that you are. You are doing fantastic and you are achieving what the beautiful boat Atticus 2 so richly deserves. Turn key only happens with brand new. Everything you have had to do is nominal.
What a collection of pain in the butt projects but necessary. Good job Jordan!! 😎🇺🇸⛵️
Nice to see that Whale are confident that a pump designed for marine use, and no doubt costing an arm and a leg, don't need tinned wire....
I agree! Whale should know better, unless their pumps don’t last long enough for it to become a problem😂
Great episode. Nothing better than a cup of coffee and watching you on Thursday mornings.
Ahh yes Jordan you finally earned your “Order of the Battle of the Bilge Pump”. Now your a true boat battle veteran. 🏆🎖Congratulations 🍾
Hi guys a fridge tip for you is to use insulated storage bags. Tie a string to the handle and secure the string on a hook near the fridge door. Then you just pull on the string to retrieve items at the bottom of the box. We have deep fridge on our boat too.
This is gonna be the most awesome boat ever... Fixing the bugs before getting under Way is the only way. Love you two sea pros 💕💕
Seems to me you are doing all the right things both to understand you boat systems and improving them before you start doing some serious offshore sailing. Despite the age of the boat it seems to be very well put together. Very clear and well put together video.
I wanted to comment on your last episode, you mentioned what color you should paint it... I would just leave it as it is.....She is Gorgeous Vessel
G'day Desiree, I made the mistake of keeping my fruits and veggies in plastic or rubber containers while on passage, and unfortunately, the produce spoils much faster. Plastic or rubber, also holds in humidity ~ obviously, not good. Get yourself a fruit hammock to hang produce, plus it's vented, along with either wicker or straw woven baskets, if possible! The produce will last longer, and fresh air can pass through; keeping everything dry.
I like the green it’s growing on me. 👍
It sometimes must seem like you are building a whole new boat, one replacement part at a time. You will certainly know it inside-out by the time you set sail! SO fascinating to watch and learn and you are so good at explaining everything!
I love watching boat projects and this channel and especially boat projects on this channel!!!!
Well pilgrims, some days are diamonds.. some days are rocks, as you guys are well aware from all your challenges, well done 👍🏻 we are very proud of you both 👏🏻😎☝️❤️Shelly and Jeff
Wow! It would cost a fortune to hire someone to do the amazing work you do! Great job!
Everything is a major project!! The life on a boat!
I give you credit Jordan. You keep your composure well. I would have let loose of at least 3 f bombs during the leaks on the hose discovery.
Just for future reference, some bilge pump installations use a check valve on the pickup hose to keep the pump primed. That heat shrink torch is quite the handy tool. Glad to see things are moving along.
As said before, better to find this kind of stuff now rather than when your off grid, no parts, no help, etc. Doing what your doing also lets you know what you need for spare parts on board. You'll be on your way in no time and will be glad for what you did! No matter what a magnificent yacht!👍👏👌⛵🌏😊
Jordan & Desiree, your content is absolutely fantastic! This is REALLY good stuff. There isn't a guy out there who hasn't worked on a car/truck/boat and had to cycle down a list of 5 probable culprits before getting the fix right. Jordan, we feel your pain! You're also getting better at these things! Great that you can laugh at some of these setbacks and enjoy this beautiful journey of life together.
Happy to see you folks back in action.
Guys I hope you continue to film all the projects on the boat as they really are very interesting. I know that by doing all the projects it will not be as difficult while you are out cruising when something does go wrong. You will have lots of knowledge of all the systems on the boat and any repairs should be much easier. Be sure to carry lots of spares of things you will need and look forward to future videos.
I also have the whale pump - works great. I thought at the start that the hose may have had some pin holing which prevents the priming. I replaced all my hoses with the sanitation hose as its much tougher and lasts longer. Good call on the husky bags - I did the same last year and have dedicated storage for hand tools, electrical and sockets. You're getting there. I'm jealous that you got to tour Defender...love that place. I suggest that all single sailors have their first date there; if it's the best date ever then they are the perfect match. :-)
Don't put the onions and potatoes in the same storage area. The off gasses from the onions will cause the potatoes to sprout. A note from my FCS teacher wife.
You guys look so much happier. Congrats on the new boat and blessings on the new journeys coming your way.
Did you buy a LEMON? Absolutely YES! Will it stay a LEMON? Absolutely NO!
I think that you bought a neglected boat has a huge benefit for us all because you do such a great job of showing all possible challenges a boat buy can bring. And you are doing a terrific job in reminding the issues the way they should be remedied! Also you greatly document and explain the challenges associated with those tasks. Like always great work, great videos and highly educational! Thank you for all your work and letting us all participate! Wishing you guys the very best. And I can see a smile on the bow of your new ship, enjoying her new caring owners.😁⛵️
You always do a beautiful job shooting and editing your videos! It’s a joy to watch you two.
This time I loved the shot of tree blossoms falling in the gentle breeze. Perfect. Beautiful.
Love you both.
Well we are getting back. All is well! I have a lot of respect for the planning that goes into provisioning and the troubleshooting process. I love it. Again thanks so much for letting so many of us share your dreams, adventure, and life. I am sure you didn’t laugh when the bilge pump hoses started leaking but we all can relate to to the feeling. Have fun and be safe, see you next week
COOL, good idea to have your bilges working 100%. Extra beer storage....almost makes the boat worth the money. Had a good laugh watching Desiree climb into the fridge...lolol
Cheerz guys!!
Mr handyman strikes again!!
Well done...
Thanks for sharing.
Life is good
I am just glad your boat project go just like my house projects!
I think u now have the best bilge pumps in the history of bilge pumps 😊
Des, you might want actual straw or wood baskets instead of those plastic containers for storing produce for better air circulation. Homegoods or The Christmas Tree Shop carries different assortments of baskets.
LOVE Christmas Tree Shops!
Wicker or wood baskets , may make attractive bedding for insects such as az cockroaches !
I don’t think straw baskets would be good for a boat application. I had some wooden Longaberger baskets on my sailboat for eight years and some of those are still working for me on land.
Excellent video you guys. Thank you. I'm logging this in my "important videos to rewatch" folder.
You do nice work - I was a Machinist Mate on a warship, and did a lot of work on pumps and you're doing it right, man. Big Congrats.
I've been watching your channel for the last 2 years and can't say enough about how great it is, great balance between adventure and problem solving. Looking forward to seeing you guys sailing again soon. FYI might want to rethink storing the potatoes with the onions, this will cause the potatoes to rot sooner.
Your so terrific and knowledgeable in fixing the boat! Your so amazing person!🪝⚓️🛥🇵🇭
Jordan your maintenance skills rock and your videos always end to soon.
I love having different bags for the various tools. I split mine up between four bags but a little different: electrical, rigging, engine and general/all purpose tools. The general one has around the outside pockets all the things I want regularly without pulling the whole bag out as well, and that helps a ton (screwdriver with multiple bits, pliers, needle nose pliers, tape measures, wire snips, and wire brush). I find myself doing quick fixes more often if I don’t need to pull out the full bag.
Laughed SO hard at that hose springing leaks. Gotta be one of the best shots I’ve seen in a long time.
Oh yes! Storage bins! Minus points for not peeling the labels off.
need a learning curve for bakuli too...
Tons of work on an older boat, but hey m now you know the quality of repairs and the where and why and the how of the systems. B. R. A. V. O. ‼️ 🎉
Very well done and well filmed. Great camera work and explanation of each sequence of the job. Most impressed by your skills and patience.
I now know my next "project" on my sailboat is to check all 3 of my bilge pumps. Thanks for the reminder!
I'm in the process of moving aboard my Shannon 38 to live full time and just spent a few days sorting out storage space. This video is extremely helpful. Excellent work!
Surprised you didn’t show the “money shot” of the bilge water exiting the through hull. I always find that satisfying. The proof the system works
Great work Jordan and Des, Looking great.
Anything that age that is NOT being used for what you are intending use it for is bound to have lots of kinks and small problems.
I hate to see all the negativity, but please do not take it personally, its your lives on the line, not your viewership! Do what you gotta do to be safe out there.
I always end up learning so much from you two and i look at you both as MY Pardies!
Love you guys, keep up the great work, its so good to see you happy and enjoying your new boat. 🍻
Enjoy this week sailboat ⛵️ video ! 😘⛵️😀 Mike from Missouri
Great episode! So neat to watch the process of the boat going from non-cruising worthy to blue water ready. Keep up the great work guys!
Can't quit saying it, but what a beautiful boat can't wait to see you sailing her and your first ocean crossing! Great call Jordan a rebuild kit for a pump is cheap and when you don't know just rebuild or replace it. Don't want to be in an emergency situation and guessing about an issue!
I just can't wait as I'm sure you all can't to see you out on the ocean sailing in your robust beautiful boat.
Can't wait for you guys to start filming new videos once you get you guys boat done I love you all so much and you guys live the life that I've been wanting to live my whole entire life I love watching you guys I have been watching you guys since you started years ago
Nice Video! Thanks for sharing! People do not realize how ,many pumps are on a boat. I have a 47' power cruiser. I counted and have 53 pumps on my boat. Yes! you are always dealing with a pump issue.
I love that last comment: "Please God...Let this be over!!!" until the next project Ha Ha a long time viewer, but that line just hit my funny bone - cause I have said it myself so so so many times!
Yay. So good to get another drop from you guys. Always a joy to see how you solve things and enjoy life
Wonderful tenacity both of you , so many challenges but you both handle them with ease ..Love you both ...From New Zealand ...XXX
These are the types of episodes I watch and the reason I became a paid patron on your vlog. Most excellent!
I was out yesterday racing on a friends Hanse in Herrington Bay, followed by an overnight on my sailboat in the marina. The reasons why we work hard resolving sailboat problems/issues so we can enjoy the sunset with a beer. BTW, I'm going to follow your beer storage idea on my boat.
Really loving this new ‘series’!
Love both of you and all your videos! Thanks for doing this and allowing us all to see what it is like to have a boat like that.