Lots of fun. Thanks for sharing. I begin my life in the Bahamas very soon. Bought a place on the canal in Freeport (Fortune Bay). Will be bringing my 42' Chris Craft Commander (1973 under refit now) down from Virginia in spring 2021. Can't wait!
Happy Birthday Cyndi! Congrats on the scuba certification. I can't wait to see what treasures are discovered. So happy things worked out for your engine. Blessings and fair seas.
Another great video! I would be interested in knowing how much the boat repair cost in the Bahama's and the whole experience went? Thanks for sharing and Happy birthday!
Happy birthday late young lady.... LOL... I've heard that cats and boats go together like wine and cheese. One thing for sure with a cat on board y'all never have a mouse or rat problem...
Thanks! I know we joke about the cats, but if we ever felt like one needed a home and wouldn’t lose their minds on a boat, we would definitely take one in.
Awesome you guys!!! So, So happy your boat is fixed and you can resume your adventures! 😀 Looking forward to your next great video, enjoy life, don’t sweat the small stuff!
You could have chucked your sender unit in the kettle all hooked up, when it boils, read the gauge for calibration, mark your boiling point on the gauge face. Watch it rise, if it hesitates, chuck it. I know this is a bit late, but might help in the future. Isn't live music just the best? Nice talking. Fair seas.
I guess you are getting tired of so many of us saying...THANK YOU!!!! lol. Seriously, really good videos. Bravo. Hope we get opening night VIP passes to your feature length movie :-)
LOL, when we do a feature length movie you will be first with VIP tickets! Never get tired of thank yous, it provides us another opportunity to say we thank and appreciate you! Cheers!
I've got to say, that was a huge hunk missing from the head gasket. She must have chewed it. How in the hell did that happen? Did George say much about it? Well done with the diving, I passed mine in 1979. Fair seas, C Shel.
We actually don't know how it happened. Everything seemed pretty normal from the gauges. Unless the gauge stuck and was overheating. George only said we were lucky. lol
Thanks for sharing! So glad to see y’all were taken care of getting the boat motor fixed. Great people in the Bahamas. Oh and congrats on the scuba certification. Billy D
Well when I have been to Canada from Australia I do exactly the same wipers on turning corners, oh don't talk about turning at intersections...OMG thinking I am going into oncoming traffic in Australia...great video...beautiful Bahamas..
Thanks for the inspiration, We are going to be following you , as we are in the planning /selling off mode now. Look for "Frayed Knot " around Kingston /Gan this summer!
Glad to see you back in business. Congrats on the PADI certification. I had a few hiccups with my open water dives so still trying to finish up my certification. Hope you enjoy the Exumas. Can't wait to get there myself, but have to finish having my boat built first. LOL Still about 8 months out. I'll be at the Miami show in February. There will be a couple of Sirena 58's there for me to drool over until mine is finished. Enjoyed the video and almost forgot, Happy Birthday!!
So, head gasket and fuel pump? Thanks Cyndi and Sheldon for making the videos and sharing. Every time I see one of your vids I get stuck on a Tolly being the right size for Talyn and I. Your intro keeps getting better and better. Salud to you both and Happy New Year! Stay warm! Happy 44th Cyndi!
Wow, so much done in this episode. Scuba certification, engine back to 100% and a birthday! Glad that you guys can get back on the water again, no matter how beautiful the place is, other destinations always beckon. When did the events in this video happen? Even though I'm sure it is way late Happy Birthday Cyndi!
I know how frustrating it is when something goes wrong on a boat. I'm glad you guys were able to resolve the issues and get underway again. Did I understand correctly that is was a fuel pump that failed? If so, you guys were spared a great expense, so it'd be a double whammy 👍
What ended up being the knock on your engine? I have Cat 3208 in my Californian one has low oil pressure. No knock no smoke but I want to get it fixed.
Are you guys going to (or have already) bought your own scuba gear, tanks and compressor? And will you be doing dives from your own boat in future adventures?
having some experience as a landlubber in the bahamas, and the cost of everything being exorbitant, and getting ready to cruise...can I ask how long and how much for your boat repair? :-)
We are going to put out a yearly cost video in the near future that will include this. However, just for you, we will tell you that we spent over $10,000 to get the head gasket fixed, and replacing the fuel pump. Those 3208 fuel pump are expensive.
Lots of fun. Thanks for sharing. I begin my life in the Bahamas very soon. Bought a place on the canal in Freeport (Fortune Bay). Will be bringing my 42' Chris Craft Commander (1973 under refit now) down from Virginia in spring 2021. Can't wait!
Thanks for watching. You plans sound wonderful. Good luck and keep us posted.
it works, good job, fantastic, happy bday C!
Happy Birthday Cyndi! Congrats on the scuba certification. I can't wait to see what treasures are discovered. So happy things worked out for your engine. Blessings and fair seas.
Thank you!
So cool on the dive
Good stuff. Love the song for the cave scene!
Another great video! I would be interested in knowing how much the boat repair cost in the Bahama's and the whole experience went? Thanks for sharing and Happy birthday!
Great video! Glad to see everything is back in working order.
Thanks guys!
Happy birthday late young lady.... LOL... I've heard that cats and boats go together like wine and cheese. One thing for sure with a cat on board y'all never have a mouse or rat problem...
Thanks! I know we joke about the cats, but if we ever felt like one needed a home and wouldn’t lose their minds on a boat, we would definitely take one in.
Awesome you guys!!! So, So happy your boat is fixed and you can resume your adventures! 😀 Looking forward to your next great video, enjoy life, don’t sweat the small stuff!
Thanks! Great life advice!
Thank you so very much for sharing your cruising life! I love you guys!
Ah, we love you too! Cheers! Thanks so much for watching.
You could have chucked your sender unit in the kettle all hooked up, when it boils, read the gauge for calibration, mark your boiling point on the gauge face. Watch it rise, if it hesitates, chuck it. I know this is a bit late, but might help in the future. Isn't live music just the best? Nice talking. Fair seas.
That is a great tip on testing the sender Barry. Have never heard that before. Thanks! 😎👍
I guess you are getting tired of so many of us saying...THANK YOU!!!! lol. Seriously, really good videos. Bravo. Hope we get opening night VIP passes to your feature length movie :-)
LOL, when we do a feature length movie you will be first with VIP tickets! Never get tired of thank yous, it provides us another opportunity to say we thank and appreciate you! Cheers!
I've got to say, that was a huge hunk missing from the head gasket. She must have chewed it. How in the hell did that happen? Did George say much about it? Well done with the diving, I passed mine in 1979.
Fair seas, C Shel.
We actually don't know how it happened. Everything seemed pretty normal from the gauges. Unless the gauge stuck and was overheating. George only said we were lucky. lol
Yahoo!! Great to see to boat running. Thanks again for another great video. Wishing you flat sea and calm winds.
Thank you Rob!
so glad to see C-Shels Back in action and Happy Birthday Young Lady and Happy New Year to you both
Thanks! Happy New Year to you as well!
Thanks for sharing! So glad to see y’all were taken care of getting the boat motor fixed. Great people in the Bahamas. Oh and congrats on the scuba certification.
Billy D
Thanks Billy! Yes, we love the people. Knowles Marine did treat us well.
Happy for You Guys‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸
Well when I have been to Canada from Australia I do exactly the same wipers on turning corners, oh don't talk about turning at intersections...OMG thinking I am going into oncoming traffic in Australia...great video...beautiful Bahamas..
lol Thanks Sandra.
Love the story and yes you are learning very well
now i wanna know if yr enige starts dude! its the best series i saw in years. yr such nice people!
Woo Hoo! Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Thanks!
Good for you guys! Happy everything came together. Cheers from Ottawa!
Thanks!
Great video. Looking forward to seeing more. Happy Birthday!
Thanks!
Thanks for the inspiration, We are going to be following you , as we are in the planning /selling off mode now. Look for "Frayed Knot " around Kingston /Gan this summer!
Thanks, and good luck with your plans and the adventure you have before you. Cheers!
Happy new year to you guys. Glad you are back "in the wind"! Thanks for another great video. Stay safe.
Thank you!
Awesome video btw! So glad it's all fixed!
Thanks!
I'm with you in spirit... Burlington ON.
Awesome video, glad you got the engine sorted, and a Happy 44th
Thanks!
What size boat are you on? Hello from Kelowna,BC Originally from Muskoka. Cheers 🍻🍹🥃🍷
In the process of watching all your videos
Thanks Greg! The boat is a 44. You can see some specs here www.searchingforcshels.com/c-shel-mkii
Hi guys Great video thx for taking the time :)
No, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. So greatly appreciated. Cheers!
This was a good one. Exumas Bahamas next.
Thanks Greg! Yah Exumas!
did the engine over heat and then blow the head gasket?
Glad to see you back in business. Congrats on the PADI certification. I had a few hiccups with my open water dives so still trying to finish up my certification. Hope you enjoy the Exumas. Can't wait to get there myself, but have to finish having my boat built first. LOL
Still about 8 months out. I'll be at the Miami show in February. There will be a couple of Sirena 58's there for me to drool over until mine is finished. Enjoyed the video and almost forgot, Happy Birthday!!
😮Those Sirena Yachts are beautiful boats! Thanks for watching!
You're both welcome aboard anytime!!
So, head gasket and fuel pump? Thanks Cyndi and Sheldon for making the videos and sharing. Every time I see one of your vids I get stuck on a Tolly being the right size for Talyn and I. Your intro keeps getting better and better. Salud to you both and Happy New Year! Stay warm! Happy 44th Cyndi!
Thanks Bret and Talyn! I'm sure you'll find the right Tolly. Happy New Year!! Cheers!
Glad your back in business. I shuttered to think what those repairs cost you.
Thanks. Cost... well that may come in a future episode. 😉
great video..glad the engine is back to normal all the best for 2019
Thanks, and same to you!
Wow again a great job with the camera
Wow, so much done in this episode. Scuba certification, engine back to 100% and a birthday! Glad that you guys can get back on the water again, no matter how beautiful the place is, other destinations always beckon. When did the events in this video happen? Even though I'm sure it is way late Happy Birthday Cyndi!
Thanks Bob! This was the spring of 2018. Will take happy birthdays any day of the year. Cheers!
I know how frustrating it is when something goes wrong on a boat. I'm glad you guys were able to resolve the issues and get underway again. Did I understand correctly that is was a fuel pump that failed? If so, you guys were spared a great expense, so it'd be a double whammy 👍
Well the fuel pump was a secondary problem. The initial one, which we revealed in the last episode, was the blown head gasket.
@@SearchingforCShels We've had a blown head gasket. At best the issue was resolved 😎⚓👍
Great video !
What ended up being the knock on your engine? I have Cat 3208 in my Californian one has low oil pressure. No knock no smoke but I want to get it fixed.
One more episode back. We show you our blown head gasket. Cheers!
Are you guys going to (or have already) bought your own scuba gear, tanks and compressor? And will you be doing dives from your own boat in future adventures?
Yes to both questions. Actually no compressor yet, they are expensive and take up a lot of room.
Happy birthday girl
Did they say what caused the blown head gasket.?
Hi John, no we don’t really know what happened.
hahahaha got certified and they still let you out to play
Awesome!
I am wondering how much did you pay to repair your engine in Bahamas.
One of your followers from Chile
Carlos
Hi Carlos. Everything you want to know and more can be seen here. www.searchingforcshels.com/sfcs/2019/9/29/the-cost-to-live-aboard-and-cruise
having some experience as a landlubber in the bahamas, and the cost of everything being exorbitant, and getting ready to cruise...can I ask how long and how much for your boat repair? :-)
We are going to put out a yearly cost video in the near future that will include this. However, just for you, we will tell you that we spent over $10,000 to get the head gasket fixed, and replacing the fuel pump. Those 3208 fuel pump are expensive.
@@SearchingforCShels Whaaaaat! Man they ripped you off good
@@skullhart Actually we don't think they did. We got estimates from places back in FL that were much more expensive than that.
@@SearchingforCShels I'm so glad I have old school 5.9 Cummins. Parts are not as expensive as Cat or Volvo.
Hi, would you like to share the mechanics bill of labour with us ?
Is it all in American money in Bahamas? Our CDN dollar has tanked so bad ....
Yes, American $ in the Bahamas, unfortunately for us Canadians.
Diving Ben's Cavern: th-cam.com/video/Viy8nGx2tt0/w-d-xo.html Nick from Sunn Odyssea is a pro at conducting tours and keeping guests safe.
That looks awesome! Not sure how comfortable we woulds be in that cave. We need more underwater experience I think.