This ONE LITTLE THING could SINK our Boat | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 59
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Believe it or not, this ONE TINY little hose clamp is all that’s keeping our boat from potentially sinking to the bottom. It’s part of our centerboard operation, and unfortunately there’s not much we can do to improve it, except to ensure the clamps and hoses are in good condition. So we tear the whole thing apart and make sure all the bits & pieces are up to snuff.
There’s heaps more in this one… We prep our mast and rigging for re-stepping, test a new water filtration system, and take measurements for our new headsail from Precision Sails.
Stuck at home because of coronavirus? Settle in for this nearly 25-minute episode!
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Y'all have done a lot of good work and reap benefits from it for a long time. It says a lot about your character. Y'all should be proud of youselves.
Kirk - silly comment perhaps - one of your chores is to add a sea water pump - a) match your current pump - (spare, replacement, commonality) b) buy it now (I know to late) c) use it to pump the water to the boat tank from the ground / back of the van - also use the van water tank for more capacity. Use a y connector with valves at the pump to drain the hose, vacuum breaker at the top
We use 45 gallon flat bladders for boondocking (RV living) and rather than carry all that water, just pump it with the SeaFlow pumps.
I don't sail, much less own a sail boat but I love watching your videos. So relaxing, especially during these restless Covid19 days.
Don't make me wait, "2 weeks", for another video. Love you guys. So uplifting and full of positive energy.
We're working hard to get another out soon. It will be a two-parter... Plenty of more to come :)
I LOVE my precision sails! You're right, they do have EXCELLENT customer service.
A shining ray of light during these dark times.
I hope you two are doing well.
Thank you for the videos!
Love the way you do your research on every project and try to do it the best way possible. Also love how you interact with each other. You’re a great team and always treat each other with love and respect. A great lesson for everyone. I know these videos are not real time so I hope wherever you are that you are safe and well. ❤️
Her guns are amazing along with the rest of the acootremont! But the dimple is so cute!!!
it's always good to see you again
Love your videos and your projects. You guys do a great job and I've learned a few things that I will follow suit.
And who are the thumbs down from....really....if you don't like the videos move on. Keep sailing, smiling, and enjoying each other and life.
There never was a question. You are always an option number 2 guy. I totally get it. I am w you.
You guys are a super couple. I love the fact that you guys are enjoying eachother so much althought i love sailing and loking for my own sailing boat, i think if you guys do any videos with other topics i'll still be love watching you two. Well done to you both and happy sailing
Thank you!! 🧡🧡🧡
Precision’s sails are awesome. Did all new sails and a bag for me a couple years ago. You can’t touch the quality of customer service anywhere. Great guys!!
Good work. You are progressing well for the time you've been at it. PS Lauren is great helping the way she does but she needs to learn to lift with her legs, not with her back. I would suggest that when lifting something like the mast that she slip a rope under it and then pull up on the rope. That way she can keep her back straight and lift with her legs. Keep up the good work. We're sailing south from Maine next fall maybe we'll see you somewhere. Gary and Michelle on s/v Selah
Dozens of those little things. The beauty of doing your own work.
Hip hip hooray, the mast is stepped! Lauren, why is it that you are always so “UP”? And so cute too! Always enjoy watching you two interact with each other, illustrating how well suited are!
Thanks guys i bought a sail boat because of you
Good call on replacing that hose.
Good video! And completely correct about rubber hose and mating surfaces.
I changed from a 150/160% headsail to a 110% headsail on my 1973 Alberg 30. Best thing I ever did and I highly recommend it. I also eliminated the roach on my mainsail so no battens are needed, also highly recommend that.
LOL, the "two weeks" thing comes from the movie Money Pit. There was a major remodel being done on a large house and any time anyone asked the contractor how long it was going to take, he'd say "two weeks", but it went on forever. It's a pretty funny movie.
Funny unless you live in one.
There is a product on the market made for the install of hose ( above & below the water line ) any type of hose. The product is made by “Aeroquip” called hose lube . It can be found on Amazon. This is an excellent product, not only will it help installing a tight hose onto a fitting but once on it will help the hose stay on. It is not an adhesive or a greasy lube.
This product is made for Hydraulic industry installing metal fittings on the ends of hydraulic rubber hoses.
Best product ever used !!!
Awesome I dig it. This looks like a good product to have on hand. Thanks for the tip!
No sure if anyone commented already, but for all those trough hull hoses, it is recommended or mandatory to have two clamps. In case if one fails you have second one. Take a look at your shots, you had two at each end before.
The head sail is on a furler....you can reduce the sail to a postage stamp in heavy winds. I found that old blown out headsails work very well especially in light winds acting as a strong drifter. I would keep the new sail as a replacement and use the old guy until he starts tearing ;)
That VW Rabbit brought up memories of my youth. Coolest ride I ever owned!
Hi Soulianis, I've been enjoying your explorations and discoveries.
Just one little tiny observation on screw types: Although what Kirk is calling flat-head screws are sometimes called by that name, it is less confusing to call them slotted screws, because they have a straight slot which fits the blade of the screwdriver. The term flat-head actually refers to the shape of the head of the screw - it has a flat top and tapers down to the shaft so that it can be countersunk. So slotted screws can be round headed or pan headed as well as flat headed. This may seem pedantic but it could save you from some confusion when ordering hardware.
Appreciate the explanation. My dad always said to me “get me a Phillips” or “get me flathead” and I would always refer to the screws the same way. Kirk and I have always qualified our “flathead” screws as being the “countersunk” or “rounded” kind. But good to know the correct terms. -Lauren
You guys are great. Love your videos, so natural and uncontrived! Happy sailing!
I have forgotten how long it takes to prep a boat after winter (hurricane season)...there are so many jobs that need to be done...but I miss every one of them because each one brings you closer to being on the water - Thank you for another awesome video 😊👍
So glad your both back on the boat, lets get it back in the water and sailing again ... :)
Very nice job. GO! Sailing Soulianis!
Remember to snug that hose clamp in a week or so. All of them seem to compress a hose a bit. Fuel, water, shaft log, exhaust or sanitation hoses all need a bit of tightening but don’t get carried away.
maybe swap those worm drive clamps for a t clamp, for an important application like that
I always measure my projects in beer. For example, mowing the yard is a 4 beer project. On a riding mower of course.
Nice job on the center board hose. It definitely needed to be replaced.
Another terrific video kids!
Looking good, won't be long and you will be back where a boat belongs, now if we just get this medical emergency done with and get back to normal you can see if the sails can still move you. Take care, stay safe, and work on, I'll be waiting for the next update.
Thanks for another great video guys. In this crazy time it's amazing how comforting it is to see my favorite TH-cam channels still cranking out normal content. You two are some of the best and this was a great break from reality for awhile. Keep the videos coming and stay healthy. Thanks again.
Thank you Matt. It has definitely been a bit overwhelming for us as well. We've been trying to use this time to be as productive as possible. Stay safe!
Nice work! You're doing the right thing replacing the hose. I'm glad it was relatively easy to get back on. FYI It's not actually gravity when you siphon water, it's air pressure differential, but who's measuring! Stepping the mast was cool! The clouds were just flying by. Have fun with your boat! :D
When things go your way and you believe it is fate, just remember it's God telling you that you are on the right path. you probably also see repeating digits as well 111 222 333 444 555? The kindness, joy, and love you show for life is good to see. Thank you for sharing your life story.
Great video guys! Good to see you back at the boat and getting ready for the water. 👍
Thanks guys. Love the explanations of your projects so I can get a good sense of whats happening. I've watched several sailing vlogs for quite awhile and DIY projects pay off in the long run. Be safe.
remind me to never buy a sailboat! You guys are awesome. Stay safe and stay healthy
Yeah I'm a motorboater myself and have had 3 to date and all where great fun....After watching vids like yours and all the work involved in having a sailing vessel reminds me why I'll never own one....But to each our own so you 2 keep the videos coming and get that thing on the water and start having some summer fun.
And, your Stick in d Air is the shiniest and best looking BY far!
Love you Guys and your channel....learned so much from this video....rigging...the secret to a tuned sailboat......Thankyou!
One of the best channels out there.
OMG i cant believe i forgot to give this film a thumbs up and I've watched it about 6 times already.
"Flatheads!" More precisely slot screws that need a flat screw driver, instead of a Phillips head. Phillips can also be "flatheaded". I know. nitpicky trivia. Carpenter. Can't help it. Great production anyway. One of the best I've seen. Hoping to catch up with you soon....
Ah man... spending self isolation time catching up, but now I'm caught up what am I going to watch...! Looking forward to the next one!
I was planning to get a boat but after watching your videos I'm not sure I want to sign up for all that work... 🤔😉
actoraa hi, just remember their boat is 30 years old and they are prepping for longterm usage unlike most boats that sit in a dock for 99% of their life, they still deteriorate but differently . Cheers Warren
If you get the extra membrane to upgrade to 150gpd for your RO unit it cuts down on the waste water. Bulk reef supply are great people :)
OMGosh you are so much fun !
I enjoy your vids very much. A nice young couple. Thanks for sharing.
Hi. When you want to cook dry beans, put the beans in the cold water one day before, so you don't need to use the pressure pot because is more easy to boil!
Entertaining video as always...keep it up!!!
Lauren & Kirk
Hi hope all is going well with you guys!
I just wanted to congratulate y'all and the bang up job you did on this video.... I bet y'all where so happy after you stepped the mast!!! Made it look easy!!! Gotta watch those noseeums!! I hate those *"::&_#©€
Y'all are like sailboat Yoda's or your really good at faking it till you make itt!!! Seriously I'm very impressed!! (We used to say that in flight training lol)
I've been following y'all for awhile and y'all have it going on. ... From traveling via rivers from way up north too getting ready to splash down (in two weeks :) you both are just so much fun to watch, and follow! I can't remember if I mentioned that I'm restoring a Falmouth Cutter, have been for over a year and two weeks ; ) and I have all this to do one day soon.... Thanks for the how too's, pointers, and great ideas! I'll keep following along! I wish y'all the best of luck and I'll keep you in my prayers!!
You guys are so impressive!! Couldn't be more proud of y'all if you where my own kids!!!
Good new, going sailing Wednesday going to sail with a friend to get back up to speed, it's been awhile!!
Fair winds young Yoda's!!
Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!you'll get there............in about two weeks!!!!!!
Time to get sailing and get some miles in the open water
I would think Sparkman & Stephens would have a good answer for your centerboard trunk hose.
I just feel better after watching you guys.
Be safe you two! You two should stay put as so many ports are closed to you two today.
On a part that critical I would not scrimp on hose clamps.
Constant tension hose clamps made out of good stainless can be had for 15 or $20 a piece.
On the other hand, since you've got two threaded connections you could also custom build a hose with screw fittings on both ends which would be much more reliable than any clamp.
Never try to save money on something that keeps you afloat.
You need a jiggle siphon that can screw on to your water hose.
While you are at it get one that you can use with fuel (the hoses that come withe jiggle siphons a junk. Buy some reinforced vinyl hose.)
Love you guy's and your video's.
Keep them coming.
If you are worried about redundancy on the 1 inch hose, a tie wrap will fit.
As mentioned before use a T-bolt hose clamp vice worm drive especially if you can’t double clamp.
When you polish aluminum it actually removes the protective coating. When you paint it, anything that can touch air or other metal will corrode faster. The point of contact becomes the sacrifice point for the corrosion. Aircraft that are painted are a nightmare for sacrificial corrosion, unless the paint is perfect. Just an fyi. Some people say paint it to protect it... I say clean the dirt off, leave the oxide layer alone, and don't paint aluminum.
24 minutes of Sailing Soulianis :-)
Ok a tip.. On transferring to water down to your holding tank have a person at the bottom plug the hole while you change to next jug...And why does the nut go on the bottom?..So the bolt doesn't fall out!...haha..bet you were fishing for a comment on that one!...lol
Love the videos!..thx for sharing.
Update: I watched it again and you did say so the bolt doesn't fall out .. my bad..lol
Looks like a lot of hard work... Great video of how to fix stuff
I would think all through holes replaced if it has been awhile or at least checked for any degrades. Spare hoses and clamps are cheap. Should be in your log book so nothing forgotten on the hard.
I am a fan of replacing hoses. And keeping the old for the spare.
A BRS filtration system. That's awesome! 🤣
I have thier 5 stage under my bathroom sink.
This looks like a nightmare lol... thanks for all videos guys! Can't wait to see it out in the water again! :) Cheers!
@13:21 "lift with your legs not your back" So Lauren bends her back more! (straighten your back, lift from the hips)
Way to go guys!
Your videos are perfect - great story telling and cinematography - generous timing too - any YT channel under 17 minutes is annoying - yours should be an example for all YT boaters I reckon
I love the pressure cooker. You will enjoy it.
Rubber hose will shrink and harden over time . When this happens the worm gear hose clamp will become loose. I would replace with a constant tension clamp with a spring which would keep this tight. Man is that a design flaw, I would also use Gates hosing in such a critical connection. Stay safe where ever you are these days!
Good tip thank you!
Great video, lots of useful technical information, seems like just yesterday you guys went through all this in Mobile........
If a cheap hose clamp was meant to seal that centerboard pull hole then the nipple wouldn't be threaded. It rusted out and someone made a quick and dirty 'fix' and then sold it on. It should have solid pipe threaded together all the way up. The tenth corollary to Murphy's Law is that leaks happen in boats when you're asleep.
Wish I would have known this when I had my tartan, but that was 30 years ago.
Let ask you this: if you parboiled a chicken, would you pour the stock down the sink? You're pouring flavor down the drain. You don't have to soak beans, especially small beans like black beans. Plus, I don't add salt till almost done. Salt, in my opinion, hardens the skin of the bean. But, camps are divided....
- Pro Chef of 40 years.
Thank you for the suggestion, what would you use the bean water to do?
Great video and great people thanks for sharing!
Great video always fun to watch
Kirk, how in the hell did you learn so much about sailing, boats etc. I am impressed how much you know. Did you have previous experience? BTW, don't take this the wrong way.......your wife is way cool, great personality and a killer body. Wish you guys had more videos more often. Have fun.
I imagine most people, like myself who obsess over watching every "sailing with................" series want to know: "How Much"? Could I do it too? What would it take? etc. etc. So I have to at least ask: How much was the boat in Wisc.? How much was the transport? Where is the boat yard? What does that cost? These are the things we need to know!
Put 2 clamps on each joint 1 to clamp the other is a spare clamps are cheap.
Wonder if you could get a steel pipe plumbing fix for that and it's the rubber hose
Just buy some wooden bungs for that hose hole...
if the hose fails/leaks at sea... you always have the right size bung for it to close that hole in case of an emergency.
We have a bag full numbered from largest to smallest at the ready.
Next time use hose clamps that have a bolt instead of a screw to tighten, far more reliable and the band is usually wider.
Good job
inspired to keep going!
Double hose clamp on any connection below the waterline!!
If you keep your legs bent and your back straight up and down that is how you lift properly. Don't kill your back!
I came here for the boat stuff and stayed for the movie references
As I said before,don’t let Soulianis sink.I love my pressure cooker guys,saves so much time.I’m sure you’ll love it too,once you become accustomed to it.Will the reverse osmosis unit deal with the raw sea water,or just tidy up the water you have in your water tank?Best wishes guys🙂
modern in conveniences
Pressure cooker, love ours.
Light weight cotton pajamas and dryer sheets can go a ways to defeating no see ums.
Great job, guys !!She is looking nice and getting ready for S. P. L. A. S. H. !!!!!
Another beautifully shot and edited video! I know you too put a lot of studying and planning into every aspect of your boat work but you really make it seem that you done this many times before. Except for the filter of course “where are we going to put it” you killed me like didn’t you read the measurements before ordering? 🤣🤣
Lol, yes. It went under the galley sink. But reading the dimensions and seeing it in real life are two different things. :D
Sailing Soulianis Y’all know I was just joking!!! The best to you both where ever the lockdown finds you. I’m in Miami just in case you need anything just give me a shout!
I would have at least two more pieces of hose , cut to size w/ clamps at the ready for backup. A few tapered wood plugs too.