What to do When Your Generator catches FIRE in the BAHAMAS | Ep.77
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2021
- In this episode, we head north and have an issue with the generator which we try to solve getting an engine part quickly in the remote islands of the Exumas. We also travel to some of the best low tide sandbars in the Bahamas.
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We are a travel couple, looking for a non-mainstream life of living aboard a boat and cruising in the Caribbean/Bahamas in Winter, and the Great Lakes in Summer. Working when we can to fill the cruising kitty. We have sold everything we own, and we now own a cruising yacht. We have chosen to do this voyaging in a powerboat/motor vessel, instead of the popular sailing route.
Our mission is to help inspire people to live their dreams earlier in life, instead of waiting until retirement. So often retirement dreams are dashed by health issues or other unforeseen later life circumstances. If you have a dream, then dream, plan, and do it now. We hope to make you smile, and spark the yearning in your heart for fulfilling your dreams.
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Don't die at your desk. What a Great saying! I bought my cruising boat at 49. In May 2022, one short year I turn 60 and am retiring. In july I'll start my trip south from Alaska, 3600 NM to La Paz. All the time in the world. You folks are a great inspiration. Don't die at your desk! Thanks for another great video!
Thanks guys! It is a great saying isn't it. Words to live by. You will have a wonderful retirement I'm sure.
Keep going to the Bahamas ! The Exumas are incredible ! The scenes of the flats would make great wall paper or framed posters !
I can't say thanks enough !!!! Thanks for these videos where you guys go about when everything is normal !!! What wonderful escapism you 2 have created for us !!!
Thank you so much! Glad we could provide a little escapism. Cheers friend.
watching you guys is seriously sparking my inner most desire to do just this!!! get out there on the water and experience this world!!!!! Thanks for making all these videos!!!
We're stuck at the dock, but we're really enjoying watching your videos and reliving our Bahamas trips through you guys (because, we don't make very good videos, LOL). Wishing we were getting lunch at the SCYC or the Purple Cafe today!
What an inspiration. My wife and I are heading to Florida keys in eight years to do what you guys are doing. We are in San Francisco, can't wait!! See ya soon. Yes, I have a tap and die set, LOL. We were in Maui every year, but now we cant wait to do the Florida thing. You are rock stars.
Thanks for sharing. Another awesome video. Nice to see you got the generator fixed.
Sheldon, you did not lose your “man card”, you got promoted to platinum for learning something new and sharing it.
Ha thanks! Am I able to buy a new Fleming with this platinum card you speak of? 😉😎
As always, enjoyed the video. Be safe and happy adventures
GREAT VIDEO! Maybe your best.....looking forward to seeing you in the Bahamas again. Putting these together must be bittersweet for you....I know that is where you want to be.
Aw, thanks Jann! It is bittersweet. It does give us determination and motivation to return to our lives.
Missed u guys during all of this pandemic...great to have you back
Thanks. We hope you've seen the videos we've been putting out almost weekly for 2 months now?
Love watching you guys. Cheers.
That shipping was amazing! Great coral video, do more!
Hope you are both well and looking forward to future adventure videos. Thanks for posting this. Go Bills!
Thanks Richard. We are well. Cheers to the future!
Luv seeing your videos. Keep them coming . The clarity of the water is unbelievable. Looks gorgeous.
So glad you like them! Thank you.
Thanks guys for another great video! I so enjoy living vicariously through you. I keep telling my gf we need to sell everything and follow your lead. What a wonderful landscape you get to see each day! Looking forward to more videos. I hope you are safe this winter.
Thanks Travis. We say go for it. Keep your gf watching, she will get the bug eventually. Cheers friend.
Great Video! Learning about cruising a little more every video. Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching Ron.
👍🏻 👍🏻 You two are awesome! Not only are you learning new things, you are always giving a shout out to those fellow yachters who help you. That's a team player for ya! My experience has shown that water pumps are probably the most mechanically challenged equipment on any internal combustion engine. Those impellers turn at very high speed, and when they fail, it's always at the worst time and the only remedy is to replace them. You handled all of that like a champ. Well done!
Thanks Jeff! Love your comment!
Great video as always, they help us pass through winter while dreaming of the warms summer breeze.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching Yvan.
Way to go on the "genny"! Amazing that you were able to get that part so quickly.
Thanks!
Boy have the Exumas changed since I was there last 35 years ago. Great idea using a driver as your agent to complete the logistics puzzle.
Wow, you did it once more, improving on the quality of you video and making me dream. The shadow-hug scene at the bottom of the sea, that final touch sitting in that white sand, just epic. Safe travel.
Thank you so much. We look forward to comments like these. It keeps us motivated. You are too kind. Cheers friend.
Great video! Thanks guys.
Thanks for watching Wes!
Another great video, thanks guys!
Thanks for watching Jeff!
Saludos you two! Thanks for all you do. Bret and Talyn.
Thanks for all you do! 😉
amazing underwater video
The video editing and content just gets better and better. I hope you make it back to the Bahamas in 2021. I also hope you make it as far as the Crooked Islands. GOD speed CS Crew, JC
Thanks JC. We hope to get as far south as Turks and Caicos next season. Depending on our work situation we may even jump across to the Caribbean. Cheers my friend.
I always enjoy your videos. You two have class!
Aw, thanks. That is so nice to say. ❤
Excellent video guys, glad you were able the get the generator up and running..
Thanks 👍
Hey there you 2 ! I was watching an old episode Watch the WINDS ,You 2 really have to learn to relax. Just a bit of humor there, keep the fun up !
We are trying William. lol
Nice video, beautiful footage of the scenery.
Wow, you really need to be a jack of all trades when you own a boat. I can't even imagine the cost of having boat repairs done if you couldn't do the work.
You have a beautiful voice and the choice of music is very nice!
Stay safe, Hugs 😎❤🍸🍹🌏🏝☀️🛳🍍🍷
Aw, thank you Karen. Such a lovely comment to come in and read. Yes, you do have to be able to do some of the work yourselves, especially in the Bahamas.
Thanks guys . I needed that. Just got back from Jamaica and I needed to see beautiful water again. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tom. Glad you enjoyed it. Jamaica must of been amazing. Must of had it to yourselves during covid?
Yes. Resort was about 30% full . But we loved it .
Hope all is well! Love the vids!!!
All is well here Brad. Thanks for watching.
Wow, nice job making an otherwise very complicated process work for you guys!
Thanks!
Thanks so much for giving us something to look forward to every weekend. It is a brief escape from lockdown to share in your good glorious adventure! Keep posting! We are jonesing for more. Outtakes and bloopers?
So glad you enjoy it! New video just posted.
Another great video with fantastic photography. You two will be back at sea this year I am sure. 2020 was just a blip.
Thanks Steven. Fingers crossed.
What an ordeal with the generator glad to see you got it fixed and sorted out.
Thanks.
Carry some JB Weld on board. In a pinch you could have simply tapped it into the hole with a small hammer and then sealed it with JB Weld. JB Weld is so strong it can be used to fix cracks in engine blocks. I know, trust me. It's cheap and wicked effective.
Great episode guys! I hope you get back out there soon. We are hauled out in NC for some repairs right now, but making our way south slowly but surely. Stay safe!
Thanks guys! Yes, we hope to get back at it soon. Good luck on the repairs and the journey south. What's the weather like in NC right now?
@@SearchingforCShels Sunny and cold. Not cold by Canadian standards, but in the 40's.
Cold enough.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it.
Well done once again. Whetting my appetite! We're just sitting here at Causeway Cove waiting on weather to cross back to visit likely GTC again. Best!
Thanks. All the best on your crossing and trip.
@@SearchingforCShels thanks.....waiting on policy clarity as well regarding quarantine on return. Don't want to face double q's on the way home in the spring. BTW, please tell Sheldon there are breakers like he found on the genny, on the kitties as well. Mine are on top near the oil coolers....FYI
Nice. Thanks for that.
Loved the last shot the most with the white sand and storm brewing in the background. Another amazing post. Just wondering your opinion (if you know) how an swift trawler 42 might compare to a Tolly for Florida Bahamas cruising? Thanks again!
Thank you so much Ed. We've seen a number of Swift Trawlers in the Bahamas. They look like a decent coastal/Bahamas cruiser. We don't have much experience with them beyond that.
Thanks for the awesome videos!! I'm leaving Jacksonville FL headed to Exumas next week after 25 weeks of my Viking being in the yard!!
Thanks and have fun on your trip. Keep us posted. She must be ship shape after 25 weeks in the yard.
@@SearchingforCShels well, the project was quoted at 12-14 weeks... in true boat yard fashion... it’s double the time and double the cost! Ha I’m using some of y’all’s videos as guides as this will be my first trip to exumas in my own boat.
Awesome. Well reach out if you have any specific questions on the area. You'll have a great time.
Doesn't matter if it is sailing life, boating life, van life or bus life... you need to be able to fix your own stuff. Stuff breaks ! Good job, Sheldon.
Thanks! So true.
Sheldon. Nice going on pump so quickly. We use Amazon and always wait 3 days and we are in Dania Beach. Let us know when u get to
Florida. Stay safe
Thanks Jeff! Will let you know for sure. Cheers my friend.
Love your vids. This is a sign time to go to Solar and lithium!
Thanks! Maybe it is... We have 600 watts of solar, but for sure could use more.
Overcame your frustration,listened to expert,Rechecked your work,and saved a motoring day to Nassau,mancard returned!
Thank you sir!
Moving all my subscriptions to Rumble. Hope to see you there.
Ah man, you leaving us? We can't add another platform. Just too much work right now. Hope you check back on us here now and then.
Just added a tap and die set to my Amazon wish list. All the little things you never know you may need for yourself or someone else. If you're still out there in 20 years when I get there, you'll be welcome to use my set ha
Thanks, we will hit you up for the T&D set in 20. lol
spectacular underwater footage.... don't you wish you were there? more importantly, how is Shel ? as always be safe, Tim and Cat
Oh we wish it every moment of every day. Shel is doing fine. Still going through chest pain, but that may be for a long time. Costochondritis is the diagnosis. Thanks Tim & Cat.
Another well done video with a very graceful exit from your dinghy to the dock. We've had our generator problems, lucky you got out of your mess relatively cheaply. Next time I'm on the boat will definitely check for that reset button so I know where it is. You should probably post Barry's phone number in case anybody else has diesel issues - I'm sure he won't mind :-)
LOL Yes thanks for drawing attention to my beautiful dismount.
It's that British accent Barry has. It's calming. He doesn't have to solve the problem, he just needs to speak. lol. I think this is his number (+44) (0)20 7930 4832.
@@SearchingforCShels Good One! Queen Elizabeth sends her regards but didn't know anything about generators.
I swear I will sell everything in 5 years when I turn 50 and start that same kind of life! Thank you for the inspiration!
Go for it!
Good video guys I would really suggest doing closed circuit security cameras in your engine room and have some monitors on the flybridge that way you could see what's going on in your engine room maybe see the problem before it becomes major happy travels guys
Great tip! We do have cameras in the engine room and can look at it form the helm. However, we do not have one in the lazzarette where the generator is.Cheers!
I farm and i put 2 cameras on my combine facing the engine and critical equipment. Save alot of money in case of a problem.
Happy sailing.
yea i think your good. you didnt burn up the boat and you were able to adapt and over come. you just forgot the little glitch. lol...game on. back at it.
lol, thanks. Card restored.
Miss Cindy You are looking as cute as ever ! Glad to hear You got your water pump in a timely fashion 👍 Hell it 2weeks for my son's stimulus check to get from DC to STL MO. ! Sheldon : water pumps and alternators are supposed to have sealed beatings ? I would soak around the bearing ring on the front especially in salt water conditions ? Hell my wife's 82' Camaro's alternator seized up and I saturated it with WD-40 and replaced the belt and the Alternator lasted 5 yrs. !
Thanks Dave. 😊 Great tips, will keep that in mind.
We meet someone who ordered a few cartes of food from Whole Foods delivered to Staniel Cay. Our friends bought 2 steaks, a dozen eggs and a bread that cost 40$ US!
Really? They must of paid a lot in import duties for food?
@@SearchingforCShels I did not ask, but they had the beautiful Outer Reef 70 that was in Staniel Cay. He said he had visitors coming aboard so they needed a lot of supplies. They were also kind enough to give us fresh home made vanilla ice cream in Rock Sound. You should of seen Cloée's face when they offered the Ice cream to us, was priceless ;) Great people if you see them around ;)
Seeing as travel down south is on hold for who knows how long... do you guys have plans for some Ontario travels in 2021? Maybe the Trent-Severn Waterway loop?
If we had a boat up here I suppose we would. We could rent one. We are hoping to get back to the boat before that. (crossing fingers)
Looks like a lot of fun out there! what is "the park" you refer to?
The Exuma Land & Sea Park.
Hello I'm Robert from my farm by Mervin Saskatchewan. Your one first TH-cam cruisers and seen every one you produced.
You both have been an inspiration.
I'm selling off my farm time for a change. May i ask for advise buying 45 to 50ft diesel should I buy down south or Canada
Thanks so much Robert. It depends on where you are going to use the boat. If you are using it down south, then we'd recommend purchasing one in the US and saving the taxes by never importing the boat to Canada. If you are cruising Canada then it doesn't really matter. Buy the best best boat for the best deal you can find. Remember, an asian built boat will cost you more in duties bringing it over the Canadian border than a US built boat will.
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great fix, ,if it was me.. would used bigger hammer
Any chance you can share your two genny parts suppliers in Ft Lauderdale? That service was top notch. Almost as good as having the pump onboard!
Certainly was top notch. Diesel Service of America in Fort Lauderdale (Pump) and Sun Power Diesel and Marine in Dania Beach (Gasket).
@@SearchingforCShels Thank You Muchly!
Great video, guys. I noticed that a few access panels were removed from the port side radar arch support. Topic for an upcoming episode?
Thanks Carl! Hmmm, I can't remember why we had those panels off. Probably just routine inspection.
Do you guys ever run into Serenity ? (Lagoon 46 IIRC) They seem to be in your vicinity.
Doesn't ring a bell, but we see a lot of Lagoons. Not sure we would remember.
I want to do this but I don't have the money to do so.
Me and my wife only dream of such.
I envy those of u who can afford to live life at its fullest.
Where there's a will there's a way. We once thought we couldn't afford to do this. We never thought we would have the boat we now have. All dreams are meant to be fulfilled.
I have a 87 44 CPMY and would like to know more about your flybridge hard/soft top, it looks like it is new and not a hard top.
I wish I could tell you more about it. It was on the boat when we bought it. It is a aluminum frame with some sort of translucent plexi/plastic on top. We really like it, and it has held up perfectly. We don't know what the plastic is, nor do we know who created the hardtop. I can take pictures of the details and send them to you. Maybe someone can figure it out for you.
Have y’all ever been to the cheeseburger in paradise party close to greenturtle
Have never been in the Abacos during that time. If we ever are, we wouldn't miss it.
Lekker man lekker
Dudes, that was nearly quick sand. Does that exist over there?
No, not that we know of.
What brand is the generator?
It is an Onan.
Kiddi fire extinguishers are the least desirable.
Yes, that is a very good point to make. We have since replaced all of our fire extinguishers with appropriate Badger units.
What do you mean "You can't have set lines out here, because you'll usually be told..." @5:00
You can’t have set plans out here... the winds, weather, and sometimes the boat itself will tell you if and when you go.
Ah... I thought my meant the authorities were limiting your stay and making you leave periodically.
Great videos. Hello from the great white North. Wish I was there. Maybe next year.
Nice to see you didn’t buy it from Amazon!
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I can hear a wee accent from the rock?
Wee. lol
What happened to the kids and you guys??
Look at Cindy,,, What, what, are talking about Sheldon.... She took your man card from you years ago...😶🙃
lol She can have my man card anytime.
I subscribe to all ocean people....
We are definitely ocean people. 😀
YOU DONT CARRY SPARES ????????????????????????????????????????????
Oh yes, lots of spares, but not the pump this time. HAd spare pumps for the engines but not the genny.
LOL She didn't know what a man card was.
lol