How long do you think its going to take to do all these repairs? Do you think its worth it to repair the yacht? 🤔 Also consider availability of trying to buy another one ...
in these days of fragile supply chains, component shortages, labor shortages, rising inflation, etc., etc., repairing this boat in a cost efficient and timely manner is likely to be highly problematic. From the standpoint of getting the owner back on the water, repairing this boat or ordering a new one from the factory will no doubt, take a very long time. If he can negotiate a settlement with the insurance company, which would allow a similar used replacement boat to be purchased and sell the present boat, that might end up being the best course of action for all concerned.
It's ridiculous that a 72 ft boat has such an inaccessible engine room. I won't own a boat, if I can't walk around the engine(s), have at least almost standing headroom and a way to get major components in/out of the boat without resorting to sawing a big hole. To me, the quality of the construction and the accessibility for maintenance is much more important than making impractical sacrifices for the styling of the boat. Thanks for the video!👍
Hi Bill .... its been unbearable hard to work in these conditions. Even with shade, fans and water. A few days we only worked about 6 hours and one day the guys started at 6am. 🙃
Just did a drip less on a sea ray that shoved out. Had to cut the inner sleeve off the prop shaft! Had to pull props and use slide hammer to pull the shaft through the strut enough to get to the stuck sleeve.
@ are there very many steel or aluminum boats big ones? Fiberglass seems delicate. Especially for a big ass boat. Something like an engine room machinery room should have huge access I would think. So you can keep an eye on things like is boat sinking without counting on the alarms or even if an alarm came on you wouldn’t know what to do if you had access push a button out of a big hatch or a couple so you can access everything. Seems to me would be an intelligent move. But I guess it’s all about the money. They have to make it more robust, I guess
@@mickc4633boat was away for all the repairs when it took on 3-4 feet of water. It just returned about 4 months and we started working on it again about 7 weeks ago.
Most boats I’ve worked on have panels above the engines that are removable also sometimes on the flybridge as well if not it’s out through the aft deck doors with a crane 👍, also I’d be surprised if the insurance pay out, I’ve seen cases like this before and they will cover the part that caused the damage but not substantial damage in other words they will pay for new shaft seals but nothing else.
Thanks for sharing ... we will see in the coming weeks. Insurance is always a tricky thing in the last few years seems they keep making it harder to collect!
Yes we have shirts just below the video that you can order .... that have the Will Fix That logo on it! Thanks for asking! Hopefully its cooler when you come.
@@lawnmowerman25 yes we just don’t have the manpower for such a big project … we struggled for a few weeks trying to get people to come here to give us estimates! Matt & the owner determined it was best to tow it north. Video coming soon it just left last week.
I don’t have a boat. I’d like to but saltwater seems to destroy everything. I couldn’t afford the maintenance. I do enjoy your videos but it takes a rich person to own a boat in my opinion. $1M in repairs would cause me a stroke.🙂
Already the idea of a boat where you can not lift the deck is a typical stupid European concept. (You are right making the hatch bigger is probably the most effective way) The time ,effort and money on the 72 foot Yacht will eventually surpass the overall market sale value of 2.5 Million adding 1 Million to fix her =3.5 Million = Loss 1 Million Dollars. Regarding the supply situation worldwide in terms of delivery delays (Shipping from Europe to the US) the 72 foot will produce a massive bill in terms of stand and wait (stop an go in beetween jobs) .
How long do you think its going to take to do all these repairs?
Do you think its worth it to repair the yacht? 🤔 Also consider availability of trying to buy another one ...
in these days of fragile supply chains, component shortages, labor shortages, rising inflation, etc., etc., repairing this boat in a cost efficient and timely manner is likely to be highly problematic. From the standpoint of getting the owner back on the water, repairing this boat or ordering a new one from the factory will no doubt, take a very long time. If he can negotiate a settlement with the insurance company, which would allow a similar used replacement boat to be purchased and sell the present boat, that might end up being the best course of action for all concerned.
@@lesb3481 you are absolutely right with everything you mentioned. Its a struggle boat around here trying to get parts, labor etc.
I think it's a total loss. Too expensive to repair
@@worldjoes1 it’s going to be costly.
It's ridiculous that a 72 ft boat has such an inaccessible engine room. I won't own a boat, if I can't walk around the engine(s), have at least almost standing headroom and a way to get major components in/out of the boat without resorting to sawing a big hole. To me, the quality of the construction and the accessibility for maintenance is much more important than making impractical sacrifices for the styling of the boat. Thanks for the video!👍
Love this .... so true about the inaccessible areas. This is going to be interesting how they figure to repair it! We've sent it North.
I could watch your video’s all day
You make us blush …. Thank you for the kind words! It’s not easy believe me! 🙏
@@mrbuda944 I do watch these videos all day
The fear of being stuck in those tight spaces. ….puts what you do way up there….great work
Yup Mel tells us if we feel like we are getting stuck just to relax if things get tight! In other words don’t panic!
That line wrapped around that shaft (at 0:25 ) looks to be a problem. Why ignore it?
So grateful for your channel. Blessings to you and your family.
Appreciate the feedback John … share us with your friends! 👍
@@WillFixThat will do. Going to be leaving a feedback with your local online stuff for your business!!! Only 5 stars!!!
@@johnfkeatingawesome thank you … look up Mobile Marine Key West thats us!
John not sure if you did leave the stars at any rate just wanted to make sure we said thank you if we missed it!
This has been the hottest summer I've ever seen in the past 60 years.
Hello from Siesta Key Florida
Hi Bill .... its been unbearable hard to work in these conditions. Even with shade, fans and water. A few days we only worked about 6 hours and one day the guys started at 6am. 🙃
Great episode! Thanks for sharing!👍👍
Thanks for watching it’s been a challenge for this beauty… she’s now up north for repairs!
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Just did a drip less on a sea ray that shoved out. Had to cut the inner sleeve off the prop shaft! Had to pull props and use slide hammer to pull the shaft through the strut enough to get to the stuck sleeve.
Ya they can be very stuborn. Heat, hydraulics and manpower!!!
I’m looking for a follow up on this yacht. I would’ve made the hatch bigger so I can get put in a couple extra.
Actually just recently recorded an update. It got back in the keys a few months ago and we just started working on it again about 6 weeks ago.
@ would love to see how it’s coming along. Really enjoy watching you guys. Too hot down there for me. But it’s a great place to visit.
@ are there very many steel or aluminum boats big ones? Fiberglass seems delicate. Especially for a big ass boat. Something like an engine room machinery room should have huge access I would think. So you can keep an eye on things like is boat sinking without counting on the alarms or even if an alarm came on you wouldn’t know what to do if you had access push a button out of a big hatch or a couple so you can access everything. Seems to me would be an intelligent move. But I guess it’s all about the money. They have to make it more robust, I guess
@@mickc4633boat was away for all the repairs when it took on 3-4 feet of water. It just returned about 4 months and we started working on it again about 7 weeks ago.
What about cutting out the side of the boat on each side port and starboard to bring out the engines and generators, etc. if need be
Yeah actually we sent it north and they took the top deck off.
Most boats I’ve worked on have panels above the engines that are removable also sometimes on the flybridge as well if not it’s out through the aft deck doors with a crane 👍, also I’d be surprised if the insurance pay out, I’ve seen cases like this before and they will cover the part that caused the damage but not substantial damage in other words they will pay for new shaft seals but nothing else.
Thanks for sharing ... we will see in the coming weeks. Insurance is always a tricky thing in the last few years seems they keep making it harder to collect!
What is a tide marine seal?
It’s a brand of a shaft seal.
Do you have shirts that are for sale?? I will be in key west in September.
Yes we have shirts just below the video that you can order .... that have the Will Fix That logo on it! Thanks for asking! Hopefully its cooler when you come.
Instead of cutting out the floor to remove the sea keepers, can you cut thru the side of the hull?
Hate to see the sides cut but we’ll see what they figure out! We’ve sent the boat north.
@@WillFixThatAs in to another yard?
@@lawnmowerman25 yes we just don’t have the manpower for such a big project … we struggled for a few weeks trying to get people to come here to give us estimates! Matt & the owner determined it was best to tow it north. Video coming soon it just left last week.
@@WillFixThat just trying to think outside the box. :)
@@keptman25 Yes we have to think outside the box all the time .... thanks for sharing.... we will see what they figure out!
Some of these "engine"rooms are so cumbersome to get things done in wow! More like engine cabinets!🤣😂🤣😂👍👍
Exactly did you see Matt trying to squeeze into the area under the engine … crazy how tight!
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What sort of boat was the lady so upset about ? Live aboard ? Sail boat ?
It was a cruising yacht of some sort.
Why don’t these boats have a “wet box” around these bearings and have pumps in that box??
Unfortunately it wasn't built that way ... 🙄
Do they have systems on other boats to prevent a catastrophic failure like this?
@@lb7wade518 nope not really unfortunately!
That's like a 250 mile tow offshore. Some people have too much money.
They were only 12 miles away.
That deck will come out, just need a chainsaw.🤣
You got that right. Afraid it’s not meant to be removed 🥴
Skip those time wasters
Exactly thanks for telling us!
I don’t have a boat. I’d like to but saltwater seems to destroy everything. I couldn’t afford the maintenance. I do enjoy your videos but it takes a rich person to own a boat in my opinion. $1M in repairs would cause me a stroke.🙂
Yes salt water is hard on boats!
CUT ME MICK 😜
Explain not sure what you mean?
cut the side out of it, if it was steel or aluminum, i would not hesitate, not a fiber glass guy so maybe not a good idea
Yeah we will see … one hole might not be enough unfortunately! 🥴
If he has the money and loves the boat his call. Me get the insurance money and buy a new one.
If insurance pays right .... a new boat takes a long time to get .... yes owner has to figure it out!
Everyone loves their home away from home 😂
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Meh, get a few dremels fired up, youll be done in no time!
How are you using your dremel on this project?
Already the idea of a boat where you can not lift the deck is a typical stupid European concept. (You are right making the hatch bigger is probably the most effective way) The time ,effort and money on the 72 foot Yacht will eventually surpass the overall market sale value of 2.5 Million adding 1 Million to fix her =3.5 Million = Loss 1 Million Dollars. Regarding the supply situation worldwide in terms of delivery delays (Shipping from Europe to the US) the 72 foot will produce a massive bill in terms of stand and wait (stop an go in beetween jobs) .
Unfortunately she still hasn’t returned to KW yet …. Maybe the next few months!