Delos + WEsail Help REPAIR THE RUDDER on our Sailing Catamaran

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    ‪@svdelos‬ + ‪@WEsail‬ Help REPAIR THE RUDDER on our Sailing Catamaran
    In the last episode our rudder fell off after heaving to outside of Raroia, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia. Now we had to navigate the pass and across the bommie filled lagoon to the anchorage with just one rudder then figure out how we were going to tackle the repair. Fortunately we had a lot of friends in the anchorage including ‪@svdelos‬ and ‪@WEsail‬ and we were about to experience the best aspect of the sailing community.
    #boatlife #sailinglife #boatwork
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    TIMECODES
    00:00-04:09 Navigating with One Rudder
    04:10-10:49 Initial Repairs
    10:50-24:00 The Gang Shows Up to Repair Our Rudder

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  • @rickstevens1479
    @rickstevens1479 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's just like the cruiser community to help out a fellow boat that has troubles.. those guys always try to help out .. bravo Delos and wesail ...

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are incredible people and great fronds! 😊❤️

  • @anthonycook1406
    @anthonycook1406 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    The epitome of "making repairs in exotic locations"!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yup!! 😂😂😂 that’s cruising 😂😂. Thanks for watching

  • @DaveHines1
    @DaveHines1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I was half expecting Fabio to set up a forge to straighten that pin 🤣 and of course , “road side “ repair teamwork at its finest. 😃🍻🥂

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Gentle and kind brute force!! 😂😂😂 thank you for watching

  • @EMleRoux
    @EMleRoux 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I suspect that the bolt failure is due to fatigue. Basically it starts with a tiny crack or weak spot on the surface. Then as the bolt gets vibrated from the forces on the rudder, over time the crack grows. - If it is fatigue, then expect the bolts on the Starboard rudder to fail soon. I hope I'm wrong. Great video - nice to see Brian on a different boat. - He's such a mensch.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you 🙏 you are correct! we are replacing the entire steering system as we speak. It was a planned refit that we had postponed (understanding the risks) until we could find a suitable yard for a haul out.
      Thanks for watching

  • @MrJerobona
    @MrJerobona 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    You had so many issues with those rudders! The company should be held accountable and provide a true fix!
    Glad to see you got to fix it, probably temporary, but always better to have 2 rudders! Congratulations on the amazing team!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Seawind is refitting an entire new steering system as we speak. It’s solid and reliable!! Thank you for watching 😊😊

  • @christopherhutchings9621
    @christopherhutchings9621 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Y'all couldn't have a better team Delos, We sail awesome folks, friends forever!!! 💗😊🇺🇸

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We agree, they are the best!

  • @TheMarlai
    @TheMarlai 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I would say „ You have used up your luck „ Delos & WeSail ! „ . There is only one increase! „Delos & WeSail & Parlay Revival „!!! That’s jackpot plus Bonus ! 😂😂

    • @joshuasonier782
      @joshuasonier782 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😊😊😊 we had the separately but together would be awesome!! 😊

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😊😊

  • @DXB711
    @DXB711 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice editing. I would trust Brian with any boat task! Great crew!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those guys are worth their weight in gold!! 🤩🤩

  • @QWTrucker
    @QWTrucker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That’s awesome how other cruisers came together as a team to work on your boat fix the Rutter.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😊🙏 wonderful people and great friends!

  • @bareflix
    @bareflix 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Yoda the shark hunter!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂 she doesn’t joke around!!

  • @DYoung-vt8pq
    @DYoung-vt8pq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you guys! Thank you 4 floating your chain to protect the coral. Not all sailors would bother. So many friends coming to help with your rudder. That says a lot about who YOU are. Safe travels. ❤

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for this wonderful comment 😊😊❤️

  • @rossjardine195
    @rossjardine195 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have been a very long term Delos watcher. It is no surprise to see then helping you out, as a result I will now be following your day to day vlogs. The whole community that you are a part of are a special bunch of people.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊 thank you so much!! We really appreciate it!

    • @davidforbes7772
      @davidforbes7772 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ditto. Came here from Delos as well, and will stay to see the show.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @davidforbes7772 🤩🤩🤩 thank you so much!!😊

  • @shuzoskates
    @shuzoskates 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was so relieved by the camaraderie and the rudder fixed 😅
    What a wonderful support by friends!
    This is the another memorial trouble shooting video for the sailors 😊
    Please keep up with fare winds!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Hiro!! 😊😊

  • @johnmiddleton6252
    @johnmiddleton6252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very beautiful photography, this has been awesome video. You had the best supporting cast on the high seas. Brian is a Master engineer as is Warren.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are very fortunate to have their friendship!! Wonderful people on and off screen!!😊😊😊

  • @scottjones5221
    @scottjones5221 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful episode ❤ ups and downs ❤ Beautiful community ❤️ Rockin Roll ❤️ you guys

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! The community makes a huge difference 😊😊🙏❤️

  • @lazzj4995
    @lazzj4995 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great to see- they sounded like a close bunch of brothers who would rather be doing anything but that, but knew they wanted to be there. Cheers to the team for a job well done

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! Working with those guys was so much fun!! 😊😊

  • @TomBrownlie-ke8gz
    @TomBrownlie-ke8gz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    New Subscriber but I have been a subscriber of your new friends for years !!! But what got my attention was your description of fellow Mariner's and I have heard alot!!! And if you don't mind I would like to use it myself word for word if the occasion to describe my fellow CRUISERS ever comes up😊 You are quite the wordsmith young lady!!! You should be very proud of yourself ❤ And I really like how Cool and layed back Fabio is !!! ☮️ Just a old dude from Pender Harbour BC 😎👍🇨🇦

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for watching, subscribing and for your flattering comment!! Please use our script as much as you like, it is the best compliment😊😊🤩🤩.

  • @rickkwitkoski1976
    @rickkwitkoski1976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Camaraderie! So good to see. Thank you.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was amazing! Thanks for watching!!

  • @shreksswamp9001
    @shreksswamp9001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Kristin, what you were describing during the video about the friendship and cooperation between these guys as being unique to the sailing community, may be true. However, what you were describing and what you witnessed was the normal behaviour of normal men who when they get together to help out someone else in need, are able to leave all crap at the door and will meet with great enthusiasm with no egos, putting all their skills and ideas into the pool and then drawing from that pool so they get the job done with no one getting their nose out of joint because their idea was not used.
    Men are normally great at creating a cooperative to fix things and get the job done with little fuss and no negative crap. There may be some noise during the job, because men like to take the micky out of each other and tell jokes, because it gets rid of frustrations and everyone enjoys these short moments together. Then all is celebrated with a drink and a cheer.
    Well done guys for a job well done, and well done Kristin for a great video record of such a community event.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😊😊😊 very true! Thanks for watching 😊😊

    • @mitchellmccaffery4220
      @mitchellmccaffery4220 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknownI was going to say Brian will do anything for a free rum but dont want to detract from these comments it is always great to see all you people getting in to help those who need help. We may always need some ourselves.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @mitchellmccaffery4220 especially because the moonshine we were drinking had been made under Brian strict supervision and instructions 😊❤️😊😂. A true gentleman

  • @user-ew9fx5di9e
    @user-ew9fx5di9e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Three wonderful channels in one 🌴🥥⛵️🤩
    Sorry for the problems and it’s nice to ya all having each other’s backs! 16:01

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is the best example of enduring friendship 😊😊

  • @jerryforeman4543
    @jerryforeman4543 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yoda be one with the force!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know it!! Strong she is!😊😊. Thank you for watching 🤩

  • @davidlevitz3119
    @davidlevitz3119 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A GREAT GROUP OF SANTAS HELPERS !

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The best bunch of elves we’ve ever met! 😊

  • @jimgarvin9159
    @jimgarvin9159 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just started watching your channel. And yes I agree with your comment on we do follow both We Sail & Sv Delos and have been for sometime now. Also saw ya’ll on We Sail channel yesterday on beach blue crab cook out. So excited to see more of your channel as we go forward. Safe Sail To Y’all ❤❤❤

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for coming on board with us! We are very fortunate to have friends like Delos and WeSail 😊😊🙏🙏❤️❤️

  • @lisahaines2030
    @lisahaines2030 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great video!! Well done!!

  • @alexanderduran7455
    @alexanderduran7455 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Goes to show, sailing forces genius efforts in correcting problems. It helps when other sailors can offer a helping hand.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s wonderful!!! True friends! 😊😊. Thanks for watching

  • @davegrocketsurgeon7071
    @davegrocketsurgeon7071 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing stuff! Love how everyone comes together 🙌🏻

  • @lesnicholson3578
    @lesnicholson3578 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thank you from Kentucky ✌️😎

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching 😊😊😊🙏

  • @davem1716
    @davem1716 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome neighbor's. Thanks for sharing.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They were incredible! Thanks for watching!!

  • @christopherhutchings9621
    @christopherhutchings9621 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Y'all be badass! Delos is amazing in how they love,n help!!!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! They are incredible people!

  • @eduardoHMYT
    @eduardoHMYT 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well performed!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 😊 😊😊😊

  • @MrFroglips69
    @MrFroglips69 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Groovy episode, groovy friends.

  • @gs42816
    @gs42816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great fix, great video, great friends

  • @OffshoreEsprit
    @OffshoreEsprit 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible teamwork. A good example for all mariners!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 😊! Fantastic people 😊

  • @TammyBillings-qt1ve
    @TammyBillings-qt1ve 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an amazing community you have. Beautiful

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Tammy!!😊😊😊 we are grateful for it!

  • @johnneal9400
    @johnneal9400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love everyone working together. Thanks guys.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊😊😊🤩

  • @darrylbranthwaite3552
    @darrylbranthwaite3552 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great teamwork and comradery.... excellent clip

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊

  • @dbibbyma
    @dbibbyma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊😊 thank you 😊

  • @RogerMather-gq8rn
    @RogerMather-gq8rn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The boating community at its best!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊 that is is!! Wonderful people 🤩

  • @christopherhutchings9621
    @christopherhutchings9621 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome narration on boat life FAMILY, !

  • @ChrisCottingham
    @ChrisCottingham 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video !!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😊!!

  • @frankpristov9745
    @frankpristov9745 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome work ethics displayed here

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are awesome 😊

  • @jorgeperez7048
    @jorgeperez7048 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excelente

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Jorge!!😊😊💪💪👍👍

  • @thermathome
    @thermathome 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great episode. Wish my office had that teamwork. And Yoda has levelled up to sharks! Times have changed.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! We had the best team! Yes Yoda has come a long way from barely sticking a toe in the water. 🤣

  • @chrisnielsen4241
    @chrisnielsen4241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GOOD JOB

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊 thank you!!

  • @nearlynativenursery8638
    @nearlynativenursery8638 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice to have good dependable sailor friends to aid you. That is the sailing community. Your well written script was spot on with all the glorious adjectives. Jim Rodgers

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! The script came from the heart 😊😊😊

  • @tedboender
    @tedboender 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite episode! Live this very much. Brian is the best.

    • @heaven-is-real
      @heaven-is-real 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes they are in good hands.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! We agree, Brian is the best!!

  • @crowdfundcrew
    @crowdfundcrew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After the hammer I was wondering when the grinder was coming out. Not dissappointed. Love the working background and underwater shots.
    Donate for a Dream!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂 thank you so much!!

  • @tunatyme720
    @tunatyme720 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Here from Delos 💪💯🇺🇲

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊🙏🙏 thank you 🙏

  • @soggybottom3463
    @soggybottom3463 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's hard to express how much I enjoyed this...Well done gang. We all know. It's one of those "the world is divided into to two groups" questions. Those that get this, and..😢

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!!! I am happy that you are with us in the group that gets it 🤩🤩

  • @Peter_Herrman
    @Peter_Herrman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching Fabio straightening that huge bolt on a log on the beach - you're ready to forge some medieval weaponry now! Make a catapult and mount it on the bow!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not a bad idea!! People love videos about pirates! I could build some weaponry 😂😂😂

  • @Sabalon
    @Sabalon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know if that was me, I'd be diving down to the bottom to retrieve the socket...a few times.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂 usually us too but luck was on our side!

    • @trentspencer7991
      @trentspencer7991 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep a circle magnet on a string onboard. 😉

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊 great idea!

  • @jaeorumn4242
    @jaeorumn4242 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, new here over from SV Delos channel, I'm a sucker for crossovers! Nice to meet ya ;)

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤩🤩🤩🤩 thank you for watching our videos!! We really appreciate it!

  • @daledeonarine9811
    @daledeonarine9811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Uncle Brian ,to the rescue..
    Go.sv.Delos.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are awesome!! Thank you for watching 😊😊

  • @marktinkler6897
    @marktinkler6897 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had a similar thing happen on my Gemini catamaran. Didn't know the starboard rudder blade was completely missing until I raised the rudders while at anchor to protect rudders in shallow water. Still had the shaft but the fiberglass blade was no more 😮.
    Luckily I wasn't too far from a custom rudder maker who was able to fabricate a new one at a reasonable price.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing!! An unpleasant surprise 😂. Thanks for watching and for commenting 😊😊

  • @Building_Bluebird
    @Building_Bluebird 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's certainly good to have friends, and another reason to drink wine. You just never know when a cork will save your boat.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂 exactly! Dual purpose of cracking a bottle, cement friendship and plug a hole 😂😂

  • @dexter2433
    @dexter2433 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ok because yall are friends of delos I will subscribe :-)

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊 we appreciate your subscription. 🙏🙏

  • @juliazentner681
    @juliazentner681 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great background music this week! Wine corks for the win! Delos and we sail ... Owe them one or maybe 50.. hey nothing hotter than.. (was gonna say working on boat in middle of nowhere) but really it's 5 beautiful working men getting it done! Oh boy . Can't wait till my future boat needs 5 very beautiful men fixing something! They are beautiful Inside and definitely on outside! And they have phd's in engineering too.. oh man.. I can't wait!

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! 🤣🤣 We were definitely fortunate to have these talented, 🔥🔥🔥 men fixing our boat! I’m sure they’d help you out anytime. 😊

  • @gbsailing9436
    @gbsailing9436 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fabio: "Oh the rudder fell off...I've put it up on deck."
    Me: "oh that good it needed cleaning anyway hun..."
    I know you can't carry everything on your boat, but a length (3FT) of 2" pipe will always fit over most tools to give extra leverage, say on a shifter, monkey wrench or other tool..
    Fair 💨's and following 🌊's.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you as always for the invaluable advice!! 😊😊🙏

  • @obieandlaurie
    @obieandlaurie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let’s see…4 deck hand mechs x $5 hour …or…maybe a bottle of cheap wine down there….not sure which is better 😭….Really fun watch, well filmed! 🤗

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for your continued support!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @marktaylor484
    @marktaylor484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How wonderful the sailing community is.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really is! 😊😊🤩🤩😍

    • @marktaylor484
      @marktaylor484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown Well done btw as you speak so eloquently on the subject. You two both have a gift with words.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much Mark!

    • @marktaylor484
      @marktaylor484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown No worries

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤩

  • @ahminmabed5166
    @ahminmabed5166 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great show guys.
    You've had so much trouble with this boat. Rule of thumb is replace S/S at 7 years. However, Great Circle lost their rudder to metal fatigue so so much for that rule. Outremer did recall all 55 rudders which suggests bad batch of S/S. Anyway, like I said last video, luckily it was relatively calm, would've punched holes in your boat if you were in a sea. Hope you replace all bolts and pins... with Japanese S/S.
    Thanks for sharing your adventures with us

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching!! There will a video with the complete refit of the steering system!! The new one is super solid!!

    • @ahminmabed5166
      @ahminmabed5166 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown
      Awesome. That'll help you sleep better at night.

  • @HeidiandFranny
    @HeidiandFranny 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great thumbnail. I can't wait to watch but have to do my own TH-cam video! I am so sorry about the issues, but you have some very bright people, plus, your very smart too! I can't wait to see it! Heidi

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 😊 😊😊😊!!

  • @californiakayaker
    @californiakayaker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    22:51 audio was amazing underwater shot !

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤩🤩🤩 thank you 😊

  • @thomasbrasse3145
    @thomasbrasse3145 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How in the world did you know to carry that many bolts that big??? I can see everything else but who carries bolts like that? Lucky. Enjoyed the collaborative fix. Cheers to you both.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We knew that our steering system was likely to break down so we carried some spares, hoping not to use them, but knowing that likely we would have to. We are now in the process of installing a brand new steering 😊

    • @davidforbes7772
      @davidforbes7772 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown Perhaps the answer is -if it can break, and you have space in the boat for a spare, then have a spare. Nuts, bolts, lines, assorted rigging parts, engine parts, don't take up much space.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s the correct answer!! Everything breaks on a boat 😊🤩

  • @svbalena2295
    @svbalena2295 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you check that pin on the rudder linkage arm. That looks corroded also and be next. Obviously you should do the other side. That one below the water line could use a zinc too. As it is all connected I believe the galvanic action effected the bolts above the water line. All they need is moisture for a reaction and the metal to corrode. When it is connected to unprotected metal below the water line, through the casset, galvanic action can effect metal above waterline just through moisture.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your very detailed and we thought comment.
      We have undergone a complete refit of the entire steering system, changed all parts with much beefier hardware as part of a warranty fix by Seawind.
      We have zincs on the connecting pins as well!! More details in upcoming videos.
      Thank you for watching!!

  • @mattgordon9179
    @mattgordon9179 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watch out the Motu Gangs about :)
    Whats the other side, rudder like ?

  • @RGF56
    @RGF56 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its mind blowing that those bolts snapped . Are they 1\2 or 3\4 dia ?
    Might have been over tightened with a rattle gun on installation ?
    Seem to be some really substandard workmanship on those boats as highlighted by Ruby Rose .
    Good luck going forward .

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  หลายเดือนก่อน

      3/4 inch, the entire system was just redesigned by the engineers at Gurit and Seawind installed a new one on our boat. Very beefy!

  • @heaven-is-real
    @heaven-is-real 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's not good when your rudder falls off. Good thing you had two.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Redundancy 😂😂😂!! Thanks for watching 😊😊🙏

  • @hanssolo4ever
    @hanssolo4ever 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you get a chance, replace the other bolt as well on the other rudder.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the comment and for warning!! Seawind has provided a complete refit of the entire system with new and improved hardware. We just completed it. It will be on an upcoming video😊

    • @hanssolo4ever
      @hanssolo4ever 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown smart.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊😊

  • @MARKLINMAN1
    @MARKLINMAN1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They sell INCREDIBLY POWERFUL IMPACT guns which use LITHIUM ION BATTERIES, makes these jobs a bit easier. Just a thought.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊 thank you!! You can never have enough tools on a boat!! 🙏

  • @PeterStrand-pd7gs
    @PeterStrand-pd7gs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Change the pins and all of the bolts on both rudders. It appears you have Chloride Stress Corrosion and possible crevice corrosion. One of the downsides of Stainless Steel and salt environment.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Peter! We have changed the entire steering system courtesy of Seawind with a complete steering refit with much improved and beefier system.
      Details in a future video! Thanks for watching and for commenting 😊😊

  • @anthonycook1406
    @anthonycook1406 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to use "kind heros".

  • @user-ix5qy2jk7h
    @user-ix5qy2jk7h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😄😄😄👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊😊🤩🤩🤩❤️

  • @petehoeft6518
    @petehoeft6518 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do you ever steer with the twin engines? I have a twin engine cabin cruiser and can steer it with just the engines.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes we can and we routinely do when we maneuver at lower speed, never done it at higher speed. Thanks for watching and for your comment😊😊😊

  • @californiakayaker
    @californiakayaker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What I didn't catch (someone help me) was where they got all that new hardware ?

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We had bolts on board thankfully!! Now we are installing a whole brand news steering 🤩🤩💪💪

  • @dc1544
    @dc1544 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Breaking down around good cruisers is a blessing. It's a shame they made such junk bolts. I see so many boats showing metal fatigue around year 10-15. I wonder if electrolysis causes that?

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We were super fortunate! The steering system on our boat was undersized and is currently undergoing a refit under warranty. Not sure about the metal fatigue on older boats.

  • @RonaldoMoura
    @RonaldoMoura 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you have a boat problem but in the same anchorage you met two of the most skilled sailors possible, this is bad lucky or good lucky?

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Overall we were quite fortunate with the whole experience! 🙏😊

  • @ChrisHarding-lk3jj
    @ChrisHarding-lk3jj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks like that bolt was suffering from fatigue and it had been cracked for some time and it finally broke. When it comes to strength stainless steel is not the best choice for bolts. Since corrison resistance is so important for boat hardware there is alternatives to stainless steel. Inconel would be a good choice.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and for your comment! I am not familiar with Inconel but will do some research. We have undergone a complete refit of the steering system with all new beefier parts!!

  • @curtishyde1842
    @curtishyde1842 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you guys find all the cool music you use in your episode

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching!! Kristin spends a lot of time looking for tunes on Epidemic sounds!!😊😊

  • @claybornlewis276
    @claybornlewis276 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think I'd want to know what caused all 3 of those bolts to snap off like that

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We do!!! The system was originally under designed by the engineering firm, Gurit. The system had been audited and redesigned. A warranty replacement was scheduled by Seawind but we did not have the chance to stay still in one place long enough to have the material and the shipwright meet us. The refit of the entire steering system has been now completed while in Raiatea and it’s a beauty. All the older Seawind 1600 are being refitted under warranty and the new ones are fitted with the new system from the factory. You don’t fined many boat builders who do that! Thanks for watching and for commenting 😊😊

  • @stevesteel6066
    @stevesteel6066 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Obviously not a sailing channel! Everyone breaks boats, I learned this in the 1990’s as an engineer

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You got that right, all boats break stuff! And yes!! We are a sailing channel😂😂😂 we did not come to French Polynesia by train 😂😂. Thank for watching and for your comment, and if you are new to the channel, welcome on board 😊😊

  • @faircompetition1203
    @faircompetition1203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need to replace all the hardware on the "good" rudder . It will be in the same condition

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Complete refit is underway as we speak!! New brackets new steering arms, all new gear being replaced by Seawind under warranty!! 😊😊 thanks for commenting

  • @Ninja_Sloth
    @Ninja_Sloth 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why is Warren’s right arm so much stronger than his left??? It takes a crew to fix a boat.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂 I wandered the same😂😂😂 they are awesome 🤩

  • @walterhiegel3020
    @walterhiegel3020 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's about time Delos helped someone...Just kidding...

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣 I know, right?! They are some of the most generous people we’ve ever met!

  • @faircompetition1203
    @faircompetition1203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don't turn the bolt , turn the nut . Turning the bolt winds the sealant out

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very good comment and on point!! This was an emergency repair and without the appropriate tools to turn the bolt in a very narrow space 🫤 now we are doing an entire refit of the whole steering system, courtesy of Seawind and we have a long sockets that reaches the nut. Thank you for watching!! 😊😊😊😊

  • @trentspencer7991
    @trentspencer7991 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is way too much drama for a boat of that price. I assume that the bolts are all A4-80 that broke? If not I'd suggest change them out on both sides to higher load rated SS.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your comment, Seawind is doing a complete refit of the entire steering system as part of a warranty upgrade. 😊😊👍👍💪💪

    • @trentspencer7991
      @trentspencer7991 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown Nice 😎 great outcome

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊😊🤩🙏 thank you!!

  • @jimellis594
    @jimellis594 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We totally enjoyed you guys camaraderie oh my gosh i think this is best video . Now my left toes turn green, definitely not scurvy just envy.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, we love your comment.😊😊😊🤩🤩😍😍

  • @kchortu
    @kchortu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am going to ask a dumb question, but why dont cruisers carry a small inline duct booster and like 2m of flexible ducting? I keep seeing people in the lockers complaining about heat or fumes and a small inline fan/duct booster would at least change out the air every couple minutes

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a very good question!!! 😊😊😊 The question is not dumb at all, we are dumb for not carrying it 😂😂😂.
      Truth is that out here it’s hard to find anything but as soon as I get to a place with stores we are getting something ! Thanks for watching and for your comment 😊😊

  • @JohnGeisler-ww3wb
    @JohnGeisler-ww3wb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tighten the nut instead of the bolt, limiting the torsion and failure rate on the bolts.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the tip! I did not know that. 😊😊🙏

  • @johnsonrob
    @johnsonrob 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has to be the be the best video of sailor cooperation that I have ever seen...- but see my my next comment...

  • @timtrinkaus7072
    @timtrinkaus7072 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome teamwork in getting that rudder repair done!! That did not look like a fun job! Overall I am not a fan of this rudder design it’s been too problematic for a bluewater boat.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was a fun day!! You have a point about the rudder design, it has pros and cons.
      Definitely great for performance and the ability to beach the boat but a risk of damage with floating debris.
      I think that the new refit which you will see in upcoming videos solves all the problems with the gudgeons with a much more robust design. The fact the we have a blade sticking down in the water remains. The safest design is certainly a skegged rudder.

    • @timtrinkaus7072
      @timtrinkaus7072 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown that’s great to hear I’m glad there is a fix for your rudder with such a critical component you can’t go on with having issues in the future. Yes you are totally right with the pros and cons with the design. Can’t wait to see how it all comes out!

  • @smulismuli7976
    @smulismuli7976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are south Africans....or at least he is

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊 one Italian, 2 Americans, I Swiss, I Norwegian 😊😊😊

  • @lauraneault777
    @lauraneault777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WATCH YOUR DOG BETTER THAN THAT ...S H A R K

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊😊😊 black tip sharks AKA the puppies of the sea are no threat to anyone, Yoda plays in the shallows with them all the times! They tease her and then run away, it’s a hoot to watch😊😊. Thanks for watching and for your comment!!

  • @stephenmiller5308
    @stephenmiller5308 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the second major steering failure on a relatively new boat. Something is wrong. Either the sailplan is poorly engineered or the sails are cut wrong. Or you aren't trimming the sails well. Something is over stressing the steering system.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The steering system was undersized and is currently undergoing a refit under warranty. We knew about the issue but we’re hoping it would hold up until the work was done.

  • @johnsonrob
    @johnsonrob 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sorry guys, but to point out just how horridness this is - I tried to reply to your content, but everything that have said shoows juust how horrendous this platform is -I i can no longer try to comply

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊😊

    • @johnsonrob
      @johnsonrob 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown Ughh... I'm so sorry - Friday night gin... I really shouldn't be allowed near a keyboard on Friday nights 🤣🤣 It says more about me than you, when I read back over my comments. It's not just you, either - so many comments last night; drunken idiot 😂😂😂😂

    • @yakncast7530
      @yakncast7530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @johnsonrob 👎🏼

    • @yakncast7530
      @yakncast7530 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HarborsUnknown 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any comment is a good comment! We appreciate anything you write from the heart. I am sure your intentions are good!! 😊

  • @jimellis594
    @jimellis594 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video folks i just thought of something getting plastic bottles attached to a good weight to outline the bommies.Just a landlubbers suggestion.

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and for commenting!! 😊😊😊

  • @gost9396
    @gost9396 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hello i saw delos so i`m curious about what`s going on has followed delos for three years so good you could fix it
    regards from Sweden

    • @HarborsUnknown
      @HarborsUnknown  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for checking out our channel!!