Amazing, I've never found anyone that shows this before "kudos" to you and the crew. I am just eating this up, love every minute watched the extraction 3 times now! 👍 👍
I find these videos absolutely brilliant. To better understand how yachts work, the technical aspects and engineering is really something. And your knowledge of the technical stuff James is really impressive. What a passion you clearly have for the Sunseeker brand. Thanks.
Well done James. I watch all the TH-cam superyacht channels and this is really first rate. Absolutely fascinating and compelling content. Wonderful wonderful stuff.
as a lift supervisor I was impressed how they done the lifts and smooth it went . I all was wondered how you get a engine out to refit/repair one now i know thanks James
James - you are an absolute 'G' - these in depth session of vlogs help to inform the market on the intense lengths yacht builders go to test proof factory production models. It's great to design and build a bespoke yacht but when it's one of a kind it will potential (80/20) come along with several untested areas/components which only time will see. My takeaway from this series of vlogs, are the benefits of purchasing a tried and tested production model from a historically super strong brand like Sunseeker - totally get it 🏆
Hi Stuart, I should have emphasised that this sort of almost direct access is quite rare in the wider market, but Sunseeker have always been very good at future proofing the machinery serviceability. Sometimes this work requires cutting big holes in the deck/side of a yacht!
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker hi James thanks for insight. I thought after seeing the engines out that was more of something generally done within the industry, proof again that some will go the extra distance
It always amazes me just how strong the hulls are. All the weight of the yacht on just a few points. Very interesting to see the work being done. Thank you.
Thanks James (and your colleagues) that was fascinating and great use of different camera angles. It’s easy to forget when watching the walkthrough videos just how much real engineering goes into the building of these vessels. Now you need to get hold of the marketing department and get them to add woolly hats to the branded clothing along with the masks etc.🤠
I love the engineering side of our business, so there is no encouragement needed on this sort of video series! Hopefully some more exciting stuff to come over the next few months.
Really good video James . What was the hrs on the engines to warrant the removal and what would you expect to do to them ? Will it be a complete rebuild
James, Great Video. Keep the variety coming. When the engines have been lifted out do the access hatches get replaced or is it a temporary cover to stop ingress of the elements into engine bay? Cheers Roger
Hi Roger, hatches straight back into place so that the guys can gain access around the yacht for other works. She is now indoors for the works to continue unaffected by the weather.
Hi Jeremy, some owners refit after a couple of seasons, other boats can be original for 20+ years. In this instance the owner is doing a large cosmetic upgrade along with a thorough check of the systems, so it was an opportune time to check over the engines etc whilst the access was easy to get at. She will be almost as-new when finished (with a lot of new tech also onboard).
Most pleasure yachts are single speed gearboxes, although the may have a system where you can effectively 'slip the clutches' to allow running at a slower speed for manoeuvring etc (often called a trolling valve). These gearboxes have that function which is handy in the tight confines of a marina/river etc.
You may be the first regular you tuber to have shown a full engine out sequence, well done James !
Thanks (and more importantly thanks to the owner, for allowing us to share this with you all).
Brilliant video James! Don’t be shy to entertain us with longer videos, especially when it’s about such rare subjects as an engine refit.
Don't worry, lots more planned on for the coming months.
Great content and please have more of the refit.
Amazing, I've never found anyone that shows this before "kudos" to you and the crew. I am just eating this up, love every minute watched the extraction 3 times now! 👍 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
love it! Thanks James. Totally interesting series...stuff we all want to see but rarely do. Just brilliant!
Fascinating series, James. Would be great to see the engine rebuild process if possible.
I find these videos absolutely brilliant. To better understand how yachts work, the technical aspects and engineering is really something. And your knowledge of the technical stuff James is really impressive. What a passion you clearly have for the Sunseeker brand. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Well done James. I watch all the TH-cam superyacht channels and this is really first rate. Absolutely fascinating and compelling content. Wonderful wonderful stuff.
Wow, thank you!
as a lift supervisor I was impressed how they done the lifts and smooth it went .
I all was wondered how you get a engine out to refit/repair one now i know thanks James
James - you are an absolute 'G' - these in depth session of vlogs help to inform the market on the intense lengths yacht builders go to test proof factory production models. It's great to design and build a bespoke yacht but when it's one of a kind it will potential (80/20) come along with several untested areas/components which only time will see.
My takeaway from this series of vlogs, are the benefits of purchasing a tried and tested production model from a historically super strong brand like Sunseeker - totally get it 🏆
Thanks, lucky to love what I do and get to see this stuff every day!
What a great series James. And to be able to see the facilities built in to enable engine out etc great look forward to next installment
Hi Stuart, I should have emphasised that this sort of almost direct access is quite rare in the wider market, but Sunseeker have always been very good at future proofing the machinery serviceability. Sometimes this work requires cutting big holes in the deck/side of a yacht!
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker hi James thanks for insight. I thought after seeing the engines out that was more of something generally done within the industry, proof again that some will go the extra distance
Fantastic video work and edit, James. Gives a true insight into the engineering,
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow. Precisely done. Great video thanks James 😊
It always amazes me just how strong the hulls are. All the weight of the yacht on just a few points. Very interesting to see the work being done. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Great video james let’s have a load more 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome video! Love the slow motion of the engine removal. Always wondered how they did that on completed boats. Great job.
Thanks for that. Beats cutting the side of the hull!!
As far as i know you cant cut side of the hull on grp boats.
@@kogula4778 No kidding!
I like the way your keeping us interested with the new ideas James.
Thanks, this is fascinating for me to see as well, as I love this stuff.
@@TheVirtualYachtBroker is it something that happens on a regular basis. How many would you do in a year?
I enjoyed this video James. Keep them comming!
Great video! Keep doing videos like this! thank you
Love this! Really love and appreciate your channel. Please keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoy it!
Excellent video that's answered so many questions 👏
Thank you very much indeed ,really Appreciate the passion ,enthusiasm and knowledge of your posts.
My pleasure!
Wow how awesome to see
So good and well filmed! - thank you James!
No worries!
Thanks James (and your colleagues) that was fascinating and great use of different camera angles. It’s easy to forget when watching the walkthrough videos just how much real engineering goes into the building of these vessels. Now you need to get hold of the marketing department and get them to add woolly hats to the branded clothing along with the masks etc.🤠
I love the engineering side of our business, so there is no encouragement needed on this sort of video series! Hopefully some more exciting stuff to come over the next few months.
Very informative and insightful 👌🏾
Fantastic video James, loving you content 👍
completely unique video ,great to see )
thanks for the insights great update.
really a nice learning process.
keep them coming
take care captain
Thanks, will do!
Unbelievable. Love the video. Awesome as always.
Thanks again!
Interesting video, will you be giving details of what is changed in the Engines, gearboxes, and generators?
Superb video, I always wondered how they came out!
Fascinating!
2:20 "Imagine yourself swimming up onto that platform"......every night when I'm asleep James...every night 😥
Really interesting I really like that
Nice one... More details on the engines rebuild, please... 🙂👍
Really good video James . What was the hrs on the engines to warrant the removal and what would you expect to do to them ? Will it be a complete rebuild
Thankyou for your reply
Cool.... Can you visit MTU, and interview them about the refit aswell?
So can u explain why to motors needed to be removed instead of working in them in the boat?
James,
Great Video. Keep the variety coming.
When the engines have been lifted out do the access hatches get replaced or is it a temporary cover to stop ingress of the elements into engine bay?
Cheers
Roger
Hi Roger, hatches straight back into place so that the guys can gain access around the yacht for other works. She is now indoors for the works to continue unaffected by the weather.
interesting vid James, Kudos for doing it...(see what i did there lol)
How much will this cost on top of boat Purchase price for all the work .
James, how often does this normally occur for boats of this size and or after how many hours of engine run time?
Hi Jeremy, some owners refit after a couple of seasons, other boats can be original for 20+ years. In this instance the owner is doing a large cosmetic upgrade along with a thorough check of the systems, so it was an opportune time to check over the engines etc whilst the access was easy to get at. She will be almost as-new when finished (with a lot of new tech also onboard).
Why are the gearboxes single speed and not variable or multi geared
Most pleasure yachts are single speed gearboxes, although the may have a system where you can effectively 'slip the clutches' to allow running at a slower speed for manoeuvring etc (often called a trolling valve). These gearboxes have that function which is handy in the tight confines of a marina/river etc.
how much does it cost for a job like that to remove engines?
The complete refit was around £1.2m of which approx £350k was the engine overhaul.