Captain, just a quick note to say thank you for the videos! I found your channel a few weeks back and the content is very informative and helpful, please keep it coming!!
Thank you very much for the feedback and kind words! I really appreciate hearing you are enjoying the channel. I will keep bringing as much content as I can to keep you guys entertained. Cheers!
Now you would think the manufacturer of the pod drives would have put an extension tube and longer dip stick that would come up to the top of the pod drive, but that would make it easier to check the oil - and we can't have that. just like rerouting the hose better so its not in the way of the dip stick on the generator. Oh the nightmares of a machinic. ha ha ha ha
Your calmness and confidence is very soothing to look at. It seems you're in command at all times. Thanks for sharing, capt'n Dan. Greetings from Norway.
Iknow what i would like to see, and maybe a lot of other people might too, is for you to explain the electrics on a boat.. From the isolation switches to the breaker panel..
Thank you very much! It’s great to hear people are enjoying the videos. I try to be straight to the point and cut out the extra “fluff”. Glad it’s appreciated. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
I’m grateful for these videos and many others, I’m definitely new to the yachting world, and it helps me understand the more I watch, so I can help my step dad on his trips.
That’s great to hear! I’m happy to be of assistance. Welcome to the yachting world and kudos to you for taking the time and energy to learn. That is a huge step toward safe and successful time spent on the water. Thank you for watching and commenting! Good luck! Cheers
This is great to hear! I’m very happy the videos are helpful and that you and other boaters may be learning from them. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers 🙌🏼
This is great content especially for prospective first time boat buyers to get a feel for what boat ownership entails. You should collaborate with new boat manufacturers to do this content specific for their boats.
@@ElevateYacht One of the biggest drawbacks for new prospective boat owners is ease of maintenance and cost of maintenance. After awhile they put boat ownership in the too hard basket and it lengthens the sales process by years for many of them. Having a person like you will force manufactures to give more thought to the owner maintenance aspect and therefore come up with innovative processes and designs, especially in the owner-skipper market. At the moment, nobody is doing this. The typical boat reviewers just give a quick engine tour, but they don't take you through boat owner things you have to do specific for that boat in pre and post checks, docking, clean downs etc. The key aspects from a boat buyers perspective is EASE and COST of maintenance and checks.
Well done, Capt! Very nice layout in this Engineroom, and a very thorough tour and overview of the prechecks. I can see why some larger yachts use a SeaChest which eliminates the need for multiple strainers. You are right about the EPA/MarPol fines .. I believe up to $25k plus damages if they can prove any negligence. Great video Capt! Thanks.
Very informative. I always learn something from you Captain Dan. I’m going to Google those bilge area oil diapers. I just cleaned my bilge sump area and those would be great in soaking up any drips of oil in my little Larson LXI190 thanks again
Excellent video Capt Dan. New sub. Question about the Rule bilge pump at around 10:13. Are 2 stainless steel hose clamps required on bilge pumps? Thank you.
Welcome to the channel! Great question. While two stainless clamps are not required, it is definitely a great option. Thank you for watching and for the question! Cheers
Hey ! I really enjoy your videos ! Just a tip for you, be careful about those comments with links like ".fyi" etc they either link to sites containing virus or porn contents. I would delete them or black list the extension. Anyway, very informative video thanks !
Good eyes! Yes we did. I kept the valve closed since I had to clean out the generator sea strainer. When I returned the strainer and closed the top, I turned the valve back on. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
1. Engine Oil level 2. Engine Coolant level (after engines have cooled down) 3. All Sea strainers for the engine, must be clean and free of any sticks and algae, seaweed etc 4. All Seacocks (make sure it can close easily and open easily) 5. Check Bilge pump and Float switch 6. Generator oils and coolant 7. Check Drive's transmission oil Search for leaking oils, drips
Hey capt. Love your videos, I’m a 17 year old looking to take a sea school course next month. Is there any way you could create a checklist for your pre-departure routine or maintenance?
Awesome, I've wanted to see a pre flight check video for a long time and hearing the American names for some tools is also quite interesting 👍, I'm not sure you did the checks correctly though as there were no oil marks on your forehead when you finished 🤪. Thanks, this was really cool to watch. 👍🇬🇧❤️
I may not always give the technical names for things so don’t always go by me 😂 this video was the PG version that didn’t contain swearing and a dirty bilge. Thanks for sticking around 🙌🏼
Thank you for these videos, super informative for us new guys, and maybe for some seasoned guys! Does every item “always” have a sea strainer??? AC separate, if more than one AC, will there always be separate sea strainers for each, seaperate for each engine? Separate for each generator etc?
So yes, each engine, each generator and each AC unit would have a strainer (or what is more typical, each chiller unit has a strainer and sends chilled water to each blower unit).
That’s a great question! I went back to rewatch the video to clarify myself. Looking at it, I can’t say for certain but my guess based on position of the tie and it’s back base which is affixed to the stringers, would just be they are there as additional support to keep things from rocking and swaying. If you pause at 6:19 in the video, you can see what I’m talking about. Granted these are very sturdy in place and don’t move must if at all but Sabre does a great job at over building. It could also keep the base of the strainer in close proximity if it ever were to come undone from the top housing. Thank you for watching and for the very good attention to detail in your watching and questions! Cheers!
Nice video. Shouldn't inspecting the Racor be part the checklist? Water from bad fuel or tank condensation in humid climes can cause water in the fuel in my experience. I always check before departure...having a clear bowl makes it easy.
That is definitely another item that can be checked. We do inspect racor filters monthly, along with impellers. Almost all of our vessels have clear bowls, and you're right, those do help a lot! I did not include that in the video, but could and should have. Great point. Thank you for watching and for your input!
What is the white tube coming off of the top of the pod unit? Sabres are one of my favorites and again another owner who appreciates good preventative maintenance. What is checked at the dock most likely won’t be a problem miles from shore.
Great catch. This is an adapter and transmission oil drain hose which allows the transmission oil to be changed while the vessel is still in the water. Rather than needing to haul the boat out to drain it, with this adapter, changes can be done while on a trip or in the slip. This is an easily obtainable attachment for Volvo IPS owners who wish to do the work on their own or have a tech do services while in water. I appreciate your attention to detail and continued viewing! Cheers 🙌🏼
Yes sir! Part of our monthly preventative maintenance detailed wash program, includes monthly impeller inspection on engines and generators. Inspect what you expect 💪🏼
They’ve made it near impossible with newer models of the pods. They now have electronic sensors that you can’t open so you have to trust the sensor. I prefer a trust but verify model myself…. Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Very happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Cheers 🙌🏼
Could Volvo have designed a more difficult location and unwieldy dipstick to check the TM fluid? My father, who was a mechanic, noted the more difficult the location the fewer times fluids may get checked. It is a good thing this owner has pros (like my father) caring for his boat.
Your father makes a great point! If it’s a hassle to check, it surely doesn’t make someone want to go out of their way. It does help that this engine room provides plenty of space to get around. Thanks for watching and sharing! Cheers
@@ElevateYacht Yes, good design makes for easier maintenance and repairs. ( fewer busted knuckles and bad backs). Also, I love Sabre and Downest style yachts.
All these European diesels are A HEAD-ACHE in their design , like the stupid dipsticks that are made out of a out coloured plastic (same colour as the engine oil )!!! Wtf.
Thank you for watching and for the great question. Typically impellers are suggested to be looked at around every 100-150 hours. Generator impellers are much smaller and will go bad faster. They are also much easier to swap out. Engine impellers are a bit more substantial and can last a little while longer but it is still recommended to check them to verify they are holding up. Checking on impellers is pretty simple so you can get eyes on them throughout the season to keep tabs on them.
Thank you for the great videos. I have watched many of them now. I especially like the pre and post-departure checks and maintenance checks. A couple of questions, do you recommend leaving the sea cocks open for the engine, generator, air conditioning, etc. even when leaving the boat? You do these checks weekly, but the owner should be doing these checks prior to each trip, correct? Thanks again.
Great question! I suppose it depends on how long you intend to leave your vessel unattended, but in general, I don’t worry about closing the seacocks when leaving the vessel. We do check them weekly when we do our preventative maintenance wash and inspection. This is to verify they do function and are able to be closed in case of emergency. It is definitely still recommended that the owners/captain does their own pre departure checks of oils, coolant, strainers, seacocks and bilge pumps. As an owner or operator, you can never be too careful when it comes to safety checks like these prior to a trip. Thank you very much for watching and for your great questions. I am happy to hear you are enjoying the videos and that they are helpful. Cheers!
This is a killer question and definitely deserves a video to walk through the items. Thank you for the great idea! Might just be the first new video I bring out after the winter lull. 🙌🏼
I have not done an essential tools video yet. That was a great suggestion from the start and I would like to make one eventually. I’ll do my best to get around to one and will update when I do! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
The diapers repel water and absorb oil. If there is any water rising in the bilge, the diapers will float on top and be out of the way of the pumps. Still would be good practice to keep diapers slightly offset away from the pumps just to be safe from blockage like you mentioned. Thank you for watching and for your input! Cheers
So the dipsticks are both mounted on the inboard side but the coolant windows aren't? What a PITA to have to crawl around the engine to check the level.
Thanks for the information! Would you recommend PODs on a boat to a customer who does his own work? I take care of dual bravo 3 outdrives now and I’m hesitant to move to PODs. Docking would be easier but I don’t have a terrible time with outdrives. I think for my next boat i would rather go straight shaft. Curious your thoughts on it. Maybe a good video topic.
That’s a great question! I obviously drive vessels with each system and I see values in each system (occasional downsides of each as well). I would absolutely recommend PODs for ease of use and docking/maneuverability. If you plan to do your own oil changes or changing filters and basic stuff, that’s not a problem but if you were planning to try and remove the PODs and change seals and other more significant projects, that might be better left to the certified techs. There are many projects that I will take on but others that I would prefer to leave to specialists - working on PODs would be one of those. Straight shaft boats are great as well and are easier to work on for someone like you who does it all yourself. PODs bring boating to a wider audience, since the ease of use makes boating and docking more approachable and less stressful. Straight shafts may take a little longer for a new boater to learn but are definitely an option for all boaters who are willing to learn. PODs are far more fuel economical. You could go all day with pros and cons for either, so at the end of the day it’s all about personal preference and comfort factor. Hope this helps shed a little light on my thoughts. Thank you for watching and for a great question!
@@ElevateYacht Great question and excellent answer, quick follow up. I'm a new boater (two years experience) and just sold our 1st boat which was a 2006 Sea Ray 320 and looking to go bigger, newer and leaning toward a "Down East Style". I've been told by many people to stay away from PODS, high maintenance costs and nothing but trouble. We've read a lot and it seams like that may have been true many years ago but wondered if you can give some advice on newer post 2016 boat experience?
Honestly, I equate the pods vs non stuff you read online, a lot like the Chevy vs Ford stuff you’ll read online. You have super fans and haters on either side. I’ve had the privilege of captaining one of a every boat style and engine package, so I totally get that there are selling points for each. It all comes down to the owner/buyer and what their plans are/what their capabilities are/what their desires are. Don’t fall trap to stuff you read online. See it and feel it for yourself.
@@ElevateYacht interesting comment regarding pod drives, are they more economical because of less friction in the shafts coming from the transmissions?...
Yes. Yes it is hah. It wouldn’t be so bad with this vessel since the generator has access on both sides, but other vessels that have the generator pushed up against a bulkhead, those would be a big pain. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Yes, even if the engine is pretty new with low hours, you will still see darker colored oil like this. As long as the owner is performing proper yearly maintenance and oil changes, the color isn’t much a concern. You can also take oil samples to make sure there are no metal shavings or anything else within the engine and oil. Great question. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Yeah, true about the dirty coloured oil- all diesels do that due to the dirtier fuel (diesel) being burnt and the "blow by" of the combustion process being blown past the engine rings and eventually contaminating the oil, making the engine oil black...
In comparison to your engine, yes. But in comparison to other diesel engines of similar size, the Volvo IPS engines are far more fuel efficient. They have forward facing props which pull the boat through the water, rather than traditional rear-facing props which push boats through the water. Pretty neat stuff! Thank you for watching and commenting! I’ll be in France next week for the Cannes Yachting Festival 🙌🏼🇫🇷
@@kenlee-97 Volvo IPS props are forward facing, which means the props are spinning through fresh, undisturbed water. This allows them to “cut and grip” the water better, this provides better propulsion. Also, since the props are forward facing, they pull the boat through the water, rather than push, which is another efficiency.
Captain, just a quick note to say thank you for the videos! I found your channel a few weeks back and the content is very informative and helpful, please keep it coming!!
Thank you very much for the feedback and kind words! I really appreciate hearing you are enjoying the channel. I will keep bringing as much content as I can to keep you guys entertained. Cheers!
Thank you Captain.. hopefully this will be a checklist I use one day for my own boat
Now you would think the manufacturer of the pod drives would have put an extension tube and longer dip stick that would come up to the top of the pod drive, but that would make it easier to check the oil - and we can't have that. just like rerouting the hose better so its not in the way of the dip stick on the generator.
Oh the nightmares of a machinic. ha ha ha ha
Ha yes always find myself scratching my head. Engineers minds think differently than the practical mechanics I guess ha.
Your calmness and confidence is very soothing to look at. It seems you're in command at all times. Thanks for sharing, capt'n Dan. Greetings from Norway.
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind comments! I’m glad you liked the video! Cheers!
Iknow what i would like to see, and maybe a lot of other people might too, is for you to explain the electrics on a boat.. From the isolation switches to the breaker panel..
I really like your videos. Straight to the point and very informative. You seem like a great captain, takes well care of boats.
Thank you very much! It’s great to hear people are enjoying the videos. I try to be straight to the point and cut out the extra “fluff”. Glad it’s appreciated. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
Well done !! It's nice to see others suffer from the same level of OCD as myself 👍
Thank you very much! Great minds think alike 😆 thanks for watching and commenting!
As I do as well 😊
Great video as are all yours! I really wish you were in Spain where I keep my Prestige 500S !!!
I’m grateful for these videos and many others, I’m definitely new to the yachting world, and it helps me understand the more I watch, so I can help my step dad on his trips.
That’s great to hear! I’m happy to be of assistance. Welcome to the yachting world and kudos to you for taking the time and energy to learn. That is a huge step toward safe and successful time spent on the water. Thank you for watching and commenting! Good luck! Cheers
Your videos are unlike other yacht ones in that you do step by step instruction for new boat owners or those like me just looking for now.
This is great to hear! I’m very happy the videos are helpful and that you and other boaters may be learning from them. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers 🙌🏼
In Chicago right now. Great place for boating!
Welcome!! Some of the best boating around! Hope you enjoy your visit! Cheers.
Excellent Excellent demonstration captain
hats up
great job
keep them coming
Thank you very much!
Thank you for this and all of the instructions you give us.
Thank you for being here and watching! I appreciate the comment and support! 🙌🏼 cheers
This is great content especially for prospective first time boat buyers to get a feel for what boat ownership entails. You should collaborate with new boat manufacturers to do this content specific for their boats.
Very cool idea and great input! Thank you for watching and for the great feedback! I will definitely look into this for sure. Cheers!
@@ElevateYacht One of the biggest drawbacks for new prospective boat owners is ease of maintenance and cost of maintenance. After awhile they put boat ownership in the too hard basket and it lengthens the sales process by years for many of them. Having a person like you will force manufactures to give more thought to the owner maintenance aspect and therefore come up with innovative processes and designs, especially in the owner-skipper market.
At the moment, nobody is doing this. The typical boat reviewers just give a quick engine tour, but they don't take you through boat owner things you have to do specific for that boat in pre and post checks, docking, clean downs etc.
The key aspects from a boat buyers perspective is EASE and COST of maintenance and checks.
Very detailed and informative feedback. Thank you so much for your insights.
Well done, Capt! Very nice layout in this Engineroom, and a very thorough tour and overview of the prechecks. I can see why some larger yachts use a SeaChest which eliminates the need for multiple strainers. You are right about the EPA/MarPol fines .. I believe up to $25k plus damages if they can prove any negligence. Great video Capt! Thanks.
MARPOL fines in Australia are about $110,000 ,about $50,000 usd...
Excellent , well explained tutorials.. Keep up the great work.. I'm learning a lot.. thks Captain Dan..
That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching and for the support! 🙌🏼
Very informative. I always learn something from you Captain Dan. I’m going to Google those bilge area oil diapers. I just cleaned my bilge sump area and those would be great in soaking up any drips of oil in my little Larson LXI190 thanks again
That’s great to hear! Thank you for watching and sharing! I’m very happy to hear that the videos are helping. Cheers!
Excellent video Capt Dan. New sub. Question about the Rule bilge pump at around 10:13. Are 2 stainless steel hose clamps required on bilge pumps? Thank you.
Welcome to the channel! Great question. While two stainless clamps are not required, it is definitely a great option. Thank you for watching and for the question! Cheers
Hey ! I really enjoy your videos ! Just a tip for you, be careful about those comments with links like ".fyi" etc they either link to sites containing virus or porn contents. I would delete them or black list the extension.
Anyway, very informative video thanks !
Thank you very much for the tip! I will delete for sure. Crazy scammers everywhere.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! Cheers
Did you turn the valve from the filter back on?
Good eyes! Yes we did. I kept the valve closed since I had to clean out the generator sea strainer. When I returned the strainer and closed the top, I turned the valve back on. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
1. Engine Oil level
2. Engine Coolant level (after engines have cooled down)
3. All Sea strainers for the engine, must be clean and free of any sticks and algae, seaweed etc
4. All Seacocks (make sure it can close easily and open easily)
5. Check Bilge pump and Float switch
6. Generator oils and coolant
7. Check Drive's transmission oil
Search for leaking oils, drips
Great breakdown! All great things to look for and in a nicely laid out order. Thank you for watching and sharing! Cheers!
Hey capt. Love your videos, I’m a 17 year old looking to take a sea school course next month. Is there any way you could create a checklist for your pre-departure routine or maintenance?
Great video. Very informative. Thanks
Happy to hear you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers
Awesome, I've wanted to see a pre flight check video for a long time and hearing the American names for some tools is also quite interesting 👍, I'm not sure you did the checks correctly though as there were no oil marks on your forehead when you finished 🤪.
Thanks, this was really cool to watch. 👍🇬🇧❤️
I may not always give the technical names for things so don’t always go by me 😂 this video was the PG version that didn’t contain swearing and a dirty bilge. Thanks for sticking around 🙌🏼
Thank you for these videos, super informative for us new guys, and maybe for some seasoned guys!
Does every item “always” have a sea strainer??? AC separate, if more than one AC, will there always be separate sea strainers for each, seaperate for each engine? Separate for each generator etc?
So yes, each engine, each generator and each AC unit would have a strainer (or what is more typical, each chiller unit has a strainer and sends chilled water to each blower unit).
Very informative.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the informative video. Question, what are their zip ties on each of the strainers?
That’s a great question! I went back to rewatch the video to clarify myself. Looking at it, I can’t say for certain but my guess based on position of the tie and it’s back base which is affixed to the stringers, would just be they are there as additional support to keep things from rocking and swaying. If you pause at 6:19 in the video, you can see what I’m talking about. Granted these are very sturdy in place and don’t move must if at all but Sabre does a great job at over building. It could also keep the base of the strainer in close proximity if it ever were to come undone from the top housing.
Thank you for watching and for the very good attention to detail in your watching and questions! Cheers!
Super informative - tyvm
I’m glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
Nice video. Shouldn't inspecting the Racor be part the checklist? Water from bad fuel or tank condensation in humid climes can cause water in the fuel in my experience. I always check before departure...having a clear bowl makes it easy.
That is definitely another item that can be checked. We do inspect racor filters monthly, along with impellers. Almost all of our vessels have clear bowls, and you're right, those do help a lot! I did not include that in the video, but could and should have. Great point. Thank you for watching and for your input!
Sorry if a dumb question! But do all gens use coolant, or no coolant? Thank you again!
There may be some generators that don’t? But only ones I’ve ever dealt with use coolant
What is the white tube coming off of the top of the pod unit? Sabres are one of my favorites and again another owner who appreciates good preventative maintenance. What is checked at the dock most likely won’t be a problem miles from shore.
Great catch. This is an adapter and transmission oil drain hose which allows the transmission oil to be changed while the vessel is still in the water. Rather than needing to haul the boat out to drain it, with this adapter, changes can be done while on a trip or in the slip.
This is an easily obtainable attachment for Volvo IPS owners who wish to do the work on their own or have a tech do services while in water.
I appreciate your attention to detail and continued viewing! Cheers 🙌🏼
Very informative. Thanks.
Glad you like it! Thanks for sticking around 🙌🏼
Do you check impellers on mains and any gens monthly no matter what? Great videos, keep them coming Cap!!!
Yes sir! Part of our monthly preventative maintenance detailed wash program, includes monthly impeller inspection on engines and generators. Inspect what you expect 💪🏼
good info.. very good..
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
Fantastic - learned a lot. Volvo doesn’t make it easy to check the gear oil on the pods
They’ve made it near impossible with newer models of the pods. They now have electronic sensors that you can’t open so you have to trust the sensor. I prefer a trust but verify model myself….
Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Very happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Cheers 🙌🏼
Could Volvo have designed a more difficult location and unwieldy dipstick to check the TM fluid? My father, who was a mechanic, noted the more difficult the location the fewer times fluids may get checked. It is a good thing this owner has pros (like my father) caring for his boat.
Your father makes a great point! If it’s a hassle to check, it surely doesn’t make someone want to go out of their way. It does help that this engine room provides plenty of space to get around.
Thanks for watching and sharing! Cheers
@@ElevateYacht Yes, good design makes for easier maintenance and repairs. ( fewer busted knuckles and bad backs). Also, I love Sabre and Downest style yachts.
They really are beautiful boats. The use of space inside is great as well. My only downside is the lack of a flybridge or exterior bow space.
All these European diesels are A HEAD-ACHE in their design , like the stupid dipsticks that are made out of a out coloured plastic (same colour as the engine oil )!!! Wtf.
Great videos Captain Dan, how often should one change out the generator or engine impellers?
Thank you for watching and for the great question. Typically impellers are suggested to be looked at around every 100-150 hours. Generator impellers are much smaller and will go bad faster. They are also much easier to swap out. Engine impellers are a bit more substantial and can last a little while longer but it is still recommended to check them to verify they are holding up. Checking on impellers is pretty simple so you can get eyes on them throughout the season to keep tabs on them.
Thank you for the great videos. I have watched many of them now. I especially like the pre and post-departure checks and maintenance checks. A couple of questions, do you recommend leaving the sea cocks open for the engine, generator, air conditioning, etc. even when leaving the boat? You do these checks weekly, but the owner should be doing these checks prior to each trip, correct? Thanks again.
Great question! I suppose it depends on how long you intend to leave your vessel unattended, but in general, I don’t worry about closing the seacocks when leaving the vessel. We do check them weekly when we do our preventative maintenance wash and inspection. This is to verify they do function and are able to be closed in case of emergency. It is definitely still recommended that the owners/captain does their own pre departure checks of oils, coolant, strainers, seacocks and bilge pumps. As an owner or operator, you can never be too careful when it comes to safety checks like these prior to a trip.
Thank you very much for watching and for your great questions. I am happy to hear you are enjoying the videos and that they are helpful. Cheers!
what would be in the box of the essential tools needed for life on a boat?
This is a killer question and definitely deserves a video to walk through the items. Thank you for the great idea! Might just be the first new video I bring out after the winter lull. 🙌🏼
Really enjoyed this very thorough and detailed video. Thank you for the content.
Do you have a essential tools video ?
I have not done an essential tools video yet. That was a great suggestion from the start and I would like to make one eventually. I’ll do my best to get around to one and will update when I do!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
Why the zip ties on the water strainer bowls?
Those diapers near the bilge pump could be posing a problem, it could block the pump and reduce effectiveness in case of larger amounts of water.
The diapers repel water and absorb oil. If there is any water rising in the bilge, the diapers will float on top and be out of the way of the pumps. Still would be good practice to keep diapers slightly offset away from the pumps just to be safe from blockage like you mentioned. Thank you for watching and for your input! Cheers
So the dipsticks are both mounted on the inboard side but the coolant windows aren't? What a PITA to have to crawl around the engine to check the level.
Hah touché! They figured, hey, we give one convenience, that’s all you get 🤣
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the information! Would you recommend PODs on a boat to a customer who does his own work? I take care of dual bravo 3 outdrives now and I’m hesitant to move to PODs. Docking would be easier but I don’t have a terrible time with outdrives. I think for my next boat i would rather go straight shaft. Curious your thoughts on it. Maybe a good video topic.
That’s a great question! I obviously drive vessels with each system and I see values in each system (occasional downsides of each as well). I would absolutely recommend PODs for ease of use and docking/maneuverability. If you plan to do your own oil changes or changing filters and basic stuff, that’s not a problem but if you were planning to try and remove the PODs and change seals and other more significant projects, that might be better left to the certified techs. There are many projects that I will take on but others that I would prefer to leave to specialists - working on PODs would be one of those.
Straight shaft boats are great as well and are easier to work on for someone like you who does it all yourself.
PODs bring boating to a wider audience, since the ease of use makes boating and docking more approachable and less stressful. Straight shafts may take a little longer for a new boater to learn but are definitely an option for all boaters who are willing to learn.
PODs are far more fuel economical. You could go all day with pros and cons for either, so at the end of the day it’s all about personal preference and comfort factor.
Hope this helps shed a little light on my thoughts. Thank you for watching and for a great question!
@@ElevateYacht Great question and excellent answer, quick follow up. I'm a new boater (two years experience) and just sold our 1st boat which was a 2006 Sea Ray 320 and looking to go bigger, newer and leaning toward a "Down East Style". I've been told by many people to stay away from PODS, high maintenance costs and nothing but trouble. We've read a lot and it seams like that may have been true many years ago but wondered if you can give some advice on newer post 2016 boat experience?
Honestly, I equate the pods vs non stuff you read online, a lot like the Chevy vs Ford stuff you’ll read online. You have super fans and haters on either side. I’ve had the privilege of captaining one of a every boat style and engine package, so I totally get that there are selling points for each. It all comes down to the owner/buyer and what their plans are/what their capabilities are/what their desires are.
Don’t fall trap to stuff you read online. See it and feel it for yourself.
@@ElevateYacht good viewpoint, thank you for the reply!
@@ElevateYacht interesting comment regarding pod drives, are they more economical because of less friction in the shafts coming from the transmissions?...
14:00 Is it a nightmare to get to if that coolant top slips down into the genny?
Yes. Yes it is hah. It wouldn’t be so bad with this vessel since the generator has access on both sides, but other vessels that have the generator pushed up against a bulkhead, those would be a big pain. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I don't know boats, is there oil always black? it looked very dark.
Yes, even if the engine is pretty new with low hours, you will still see darker colored oil like this. As long as the owner is performing proper yearly maintenance and oil changes, the color isn’t much a concern. You can also take oil samples to make sure there are no metal shavings or anything else within the engine and oil. Great question. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Yeah, true about the dirty coloured oil- all diesels do that due to the dirtier fuel (diesel) being burnt and the "blow by" of the combustion process being blown past the engine rings and eventually contaminating the oil, making the engine oil black...
I have a similar size boat in France but just one DAF 615 engine of 120 hp. Your boat must be a heavy drinker.
In comparison to your engine, yes. But in comparison to other diesel engines of similar size, the Volvo IPS engines are far more fuel efficient. They have forward facing props which pull the boat through the water, rather than traditional rear-facing props which push boats through the water. Pretty neat stuff!
Thank you for watching and commenting! I’ll be in France next week for the Cannes Yachting Festival 🙌🏼🇫🇷
@@ElevateYacht just wanted to know how the pods are more efficient please?
@@kenlee-97 Volvo IPS props are forward facing, which means the props are spinning through fresh, undisturbed water. This allows them to “cut and grip” the water better, this provides better propulsion. Also, since the props are forward facing, they pull the boat through the water, rather than push, which is another efficiency.
@@ElevateYacht yeah, great exploration Dan, I totally forgot about turbulent/aerated water
-it makes a difference to efficiency...
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Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼
Oil change❗️
You didn't test all the shut-off valves on the sea strainers and didn't clean all the filters that had debris in them ! Your fired !