I spent 4 years in outboard school. get the genuine service manual for your motor. maybe think of it this way, everything comes apart and goes back together in layers. a water separating fuel filter is like an insurance addition to your fuel supply line. Those NGK spark plugs are the best, good choice. when diagnosing problem remember engine needs spark, get a cheap inline spark checker, fuel, and compression. ive found that yamalube is top notch and mixed properly for a two cycle outboard will prevent carbon build up and help engine live longer. get a can of OMC engine tuner to melt carbon build up and to clean things like spark plugs and carburetors if ever needed. i hope this helps a bit.
*_ And let's not forget the humid climate Shawn experiences. If there's ethanol in his fuel supply, MAN, that invites moisture (i.e., water) into the fuel system. Judging by what the Generator innards looked like when he cleaned it out, it might just be the same problem with the outboard motor. _*
Great advice, especially with the service manual. Loads of info and diagrams in those with no internet needed. Also being so far out in the woods, I’d recommend always keep extra plugs, gaskets and 2 stroke oil on hand. The disposables of course. Maybe even some cheap Amazon replacement carbs. They’ll help you in a bind and it’ll all save a trip into town with having some stock on hand.
If he is changing plugs to get it to run, perhaps the auto oiler is overfeeding the 2 stroke mix fouling the plugs constantly? Keeping 2 or 4 extra plugs around in a dry box wouldn't be a bad idea.
Making progress! Starlink mounted ✅. Solar in parallel ✅ solar generator off the island ✅. Spark plugs obtained ✅. Boat motor start to move boat to property✅. Gas generator repaired✅. Heat source in the cabin✅. Laptop replacement solution quickly resolved ✅. New video released✅. Sometimes things go more slowly than others, sometimes it’s a bumpy ride, and sometimes things come together. Take the wins where you can. Doing great man. Keep on keeping on. 👍🏻👍🏻✌️
What I love about all of this , are the challenges. A cabin, comfort, heat, comfort food, stews, soups all homemade. Simplicity. I love being creative. In the Spring a garden, a pet. The quiet nights, the stars, The fire crackling.The seasons. The rain, the snow, the wind, the summer nights. Perhaps in my next life. Enjoy . Because you deserve it.
When you shut down the generator , place the fuel line on the off selection on the fuel switch then let it run out of fuel in the line, and it prevents this from happening . I learned it the hard way ...
That's what I did when I was using a gas generator. I put mine 2ft up so I didn't have to bend down to work on it. One of my chickens laid her first egg in it 😊
Hey bud take a min and look around look at what u already accomplished, I just spent a day in my office grid woods and it was a recharge just in that I am trying to get more time out but with health problems I am limited in how fast I can get things done , but every chance we get it is a experience! You are stressing about not being in a groove or no progress but that not the case you are making progress look at when you set foot there you could not move two feet without walking into brush or blowdown’s now you have a yard. You are setting a timeline based off your old life what are you rushing for or getting upset about how long things are taking you? How ever long it takes is your time line now you only have to live on your schedule we love watching the experience and you show us the experience you don’t sugar coat it we watch your channel bc it is real we hit same walls in our travels and it nice to see we are not alone that these things happen to everyone we will keep wasting your experience bc of the natural raw footage we feel more involved with you when we see you experience the same little problems we run into that blow a entire day of planned work bc of a wrong size screw or spark plug and now need to do the whole trip back into town for the right one that just added days to the job,cool thing is you are your own boss and that the only schedule you need to keep look around at the beautiful surroundings take a deep breath and try to relax, we will watch your episodes when they hit and will enjoy them just as much we don’t care if it is the same time every week if it can be great but if not just drop it when you can don’t sweat it please enjoy what you are doing and don’t let us viewers become a burden or a hindrance if you let the you tube cause stress and problems it will make content worse and you regret in doing it and I would hate to see that you are one of my favorite channels and I just want to continue to watch your journey I don’t care about a schedule I just want to see what happenes . Sorry for the rant I just see you getting stressed out about the you tube episodes and just want to say we will watch when they drop we don’t care as long anyone keep us up to date thanks bud good luck
Boy this is the truth. We been here at our place almost 18 years and it is still a work in progress, you ain't kidding. Shawn is building from scratch though so not working with 80 year old jig saw puzzle..lol
So glad to see another one of your videos so soon. I would watch them every day of the week if you put them out. I watch a lot of videos like yours, but I like yours the best. The payoff to your struggles are going to pay off big time.
Hey Shawn, IMPORTANT TIP. I'm a graphic designer since 2005. I use a Lenovo laptop which is spendy but worth it. Those laptops you're buying will last longer if when you're done editing, wrap it up in like your sleeping bag or get a 2 gallon ziplock bag to put it in. Condensation gets inside the laptop and can cause a miryad of problems. I left my Dell in my car overnight a bunch years ago and the next day I had nothing but problems. Wrap it or cover it Shawn, that'll help. Thanks for the videos too, you're doing what most of us want to. I suffer from neuropathy, so I am stuck near a hospital. Take care Bro.
Yea, I'm cringing as he rashly plugged in his macbook directly into the gen, outside, on the moist ground. Macbooks are not meant to be used outside. ;)
When you’re putting a heat shield, you want to have a standoff from the wall, and a gap at the floor - what keeps it from burning the wall is the air rushing behind taking the heat away before it gets transmitted to the wall. Even if it doesn’t start a fire, it will certainly melt your Vapor barrier.
Your situation demands extreme organization, layers of back-up plans with redundancy in multiples. Prioritize most every task, accomplishing even small tasks at least every day to keep a sense of moving forward. Budget restraints will always factor in but your transportation needs are a must along with basic life needs. Plan ahead in the evening what absolutely needs to get done each day. Keep track of materials and supplies that need replenishing. When you’re at your wits end, use that anger to chop more firewood for that long cold winter. Tomorrow is another beautiful rewarding day. 😢😮😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
A cable that can span that distance is going to be HEAVY. Like you'll have trouble lifting it forget about getting it 50ft in the air without machinery
50,000 sub are right around the corner!!! Being self sustainable and having to learn all the mechanical stuff, just part of the process! Look at how proud of yourself you were when you fixed the generator! Hang in there Shawn, knowledge is power! Love the cable idea!
A lightweight and less expensive option for the river crossing could be mountain climbing rope and equipment. Less weight capacity, but far easier to get in place by one person.
At the end of the day Shawn you are your own boss, making your own choices. Sometimes it might seem difficult but what you achieve is from all your hard work and no one can take that away. Everyone has struggles and to share yours along the way and you work through them is amazing.
And to help clean the carburetor about every 4 to 5 tanks of fuel I will spray about a 20% of a can of carburetor cleaner in the fuel tank on generator on my lawnmower anything that will sits you won’t have to pull carburetor off I have sprayed in my father-in-law‘s generator that was running rough after about 30 minutes with it running under a load it went back to running like a camp a old man showed me that went I was about 14 when I was into finding old gokarts and 3 wheelers I would find them work on them and sell them was a good way to make money as a kid really easy fix for less then a quarter to fix and get going I would do that to a lot of 3 wheelers for a quarter would make a quick 20 to 30 bucks to fix a gokart or 3 wheeler I keep that secret for a long time
Watching Shawn is seeing a guy fight through every level of "Maslow's Heiarchy of Needs," from physiological needs to self actualization, on a daily basis. That's why I love this channel and have so much respect for Shawn. Love you man. You're doing great 👍
I’m hoping your channel grows beyond your wildest dreams Shawn! Your a genuine good lad. Your doing what many many people can only dream of doing so remember that in the down times buddy. Good luck!
If you are charging the laptop on the gas generator it may be putting out "dirty power". Generators are notorious for high THD or total harmonic distortion, which is bad for electronics. It might be better to charge off of the bluetti.
Rough week. Nursed two of our old dogs, one for 3 weeks 24/7, and other for 3 days. Thy passed peacefully at home. I slept on the floor beside them. We listened to Your videos Shawn, the whole time. I believe they liked them and helped calm them. Thank you My Man
Oh jeez. Sorry to hear about your dogs. That's a rough few weeks. Thanks for letting me know, and glad the videos were of some sort of help. Best of luck moving forward
Surprise video. Thanks I’ve had issues with charging electronics through a generator. (Power surges). I now use surge protected power bars and recently bought a small inverter just for electronic charging.
if you use the generator to charge the battery/power bank, whilst running the laptop off the battery/power bank. will it act as a surge protector (please correct me if I am wrong)?
If you didn't figure out the laptop, it might be that generator power is pretty "dirty". Run the genny to your powerbank and then charge off the powerbank. Electronics like a laptop can be picky about their power.
Even when you live in a city the mechanics and electronics are maddening when they fail. We live in a society where we are dependent on others to fix things we don’t understand. This dependency creates not only frustration, but also takes time and money. You cannot simplify these elements of your life so you need to learn as much as you can. Hard work cannot overcome a lack of knowledge.
As a mechanic, my experience with fuel especially on stationary and power sports equipment, you need to use premium fuel with no ethanol. ethanol will grab up to its own weight in water and separate out creating issues with both the spark plug life and gunk build up in the carburetor. this will create hard start, poor running and no start issues. shell, petro-canada and chevron premium fuel have been best. hopefully this helps
One thing you might consider for your gasoline devices. Use non ethanol gas if it’s available. It will be more expensive than regular gas but it should solve all your starting problems with your boat motor, generator and weed eater.
Shut up , giving away my location 😂. Really enjoy your posts. Stay calm and safe. All you do is interesting...even your set backs and frustrations. It's ALL very good content.
Thanks again for the update. It really is a true reflection of your character in these videos. You get days where you definitely get your share of shit going wrong in life. Unlike most people who give up n cry you mush on and do the best you can with what's on hand. I truly respect you for these traits. Like they say when your delt a shit sandwich the only way to proceed is one bite at a time till you get through it 😂😂 you videos really do entertain so many of us. Hell you must do some exercise with hitting that trail so often lol Keep up the good work and keep pushing forward one step at a time 😊
A few things you may want to look at if you’re getting smoke from your wood stove in the cabin. The first thing is the you already figured out - run the stove pipe as straight as possible, bends impede the flow. Second, the longer the pipe, the stronger the draft, pulling air into stove and up the chimney. Third, it’s very important to have the chimney taller than the peak of the roof. If the chimney outlet is below the peak, the flow of smoke may be impeded if there’s a wind blowing from the other side of the peak, an eddy current may form on the downwind (chimney) side of the peak creating a positive pressure zone at the chimney outlet. (The same thing happens when the river flows over a rock - it’s smooth flow on the upstream side of the rock and turbulent flow on the downstream side. Your cottage is the “rock”.)
I've worked on small engines for close to 40 years, and I've said this before, and I'll say it again " DON'T USE ETHENAL FUEL IN 2 OR 4 CYCLE SMALL ENGINES " and I would suggest a cover on your boat motor and tank and generator too if your not putting it in or under cover . All it takes to kill an engine from running is water the size of the point on a needle !!!I highly suggest keeping and using some water treatment for fuel like Heat , the yellow or red bottle .I think the red one is isopropyl alcohol. I know premium ethanol free fuel is more expensive, but not if you take away all your going through . It may not be a sure cure but it can't hurt!!!!!😊 i remember telling you to get two or three extra spark plugs and filters for your small engines , running to town every day is killing your budget and build .
I really enjoy watching your journey. Sometimes I try to give advice to the tv...lol. You have some awesome carpentry skills. I love the genuine surprised look on your face when the generator fired up. Keep up the hard work. I enjoy your videos.
Your gut is telling you to go get your lumber, then GET IT! Right now you are being tested and tried. You want to live in the bush, then you still have a lot to still let go of! But don't worry you are on the fight tract! Keep your transportation in working order, and food plus medicines! Good luck and GOD BLESS, from Belize, Central America!
buddy, take the time for YOU. leave the cameras at the cabin, work on the trail, cabin, boat, whatever and update us in a few weeks. weather is your deadline and it's coming up soon. your videos are great and honest but your well being and good head space is more important than us getting a notification there's a new video.
Love this series man! One thing to note is that we will click the video no matter what day it drops! Hate seeing you stress about getting the video up in time like it’s some sort of a deadline. You’re your own boss, it’s part of the dream you’re getting to live.
I had the same cheap wood stove. I lowered the front legs an inch and the smoke problem went away. If you're cooking and want it level, then raise them back up. Keep up the good work.👍
Hey Shaun. Have you ever thought about doing ASMR videos? Set up a camera at a cool angle and record the river for 2 or 3 hours. Some people like the calm sound of running water and nature. It could be an easy way for you to put out an additional video each week with very little editing and maybe get a bit more TH-cam money in your pocket. Just a thought!
Good idea. People buy recordings of running water and use it to help you relax or fall asleep. Ive used them myself to help me fall asleep when my life was extremely stressful due to work projects! Being able to view its even better for relaxation!
When you feel like smashing things, chop wood. It's a great way to work out aggression as well as filling the woodshed! Overall, getting the generator and boat working is a major win.
Cedar pickets or even white wood pickets are cheap for finishing your walls. Thanks for a 2nd video this week, hang in there Shawn you are doing great, already over 400 comments of envious voyeurs😉 as well as armchair coaches!
Hey Shawn....next time you are in town pick up some Sea foam...it works amazing for small engines keeping the carbs clean and good for winterizing...👍👍😎
Your problems with the boat and generator might go away if you use rec fuel. But as one person said. Tutn off or disconnect fuel and run till engines stop. Also, I'd consider building a way use a come-along to ratchet up ramps and away from the river. Just a thought.
Good morning Shawn. Many of your viewers can give you good technical advice on motors and construction. Many of us just enjoy your videos and appreciate you taking us along for the adventure. We are all rooting for you. Slowly you are getting ready to be warm this winter.
My day went from zero to one 100 just getting the notification. Yay, now I've got 2 videos to watch. My wifi was down due to bad weather. I'm gonna have the best weekend watching my fave channel. Thanx from South Africa 🌍🇿🇦💌🙏👍
Thanks for the update, you are really up against it at the moment. You have to prioritise what you need for winter and you keep getting thrown with all these extras. Hoping that you can get a break for a change, really enjoying following along. Take care and remember why you're out there.👍❤️
One of the reasons I enjoy your channel is because you have hardships. If people have never spent time away from civilization, or even lived 10 miles from town, they don't understand the frustration of forgetting something or needing another part and having to stop and waste half a day going back to town. Those of us that have, appreciate the honesty of your struggle.
Liveaboard Yachtie here, Add couple of capfull's of Methylated Spirits to each tankfull of fuel as it encapsulates the water droplets in the carbie and burns them as normal rather than blocking the main jet. Close the vent on your outboard tank and disconnect the fuel line at the engine after each use to stop moisture entering the fuel thru the carbie. A toolkit kept in the boat with spares could save a long walk.
I was very happy for you when that generator started! Then the boat motor too!!! Alas with ups there must be downs or up wouldnt actually feel like up I guess. I really hope you can get that boat working steadily for you. I dont know if that thing has an oil pump on it or not but we took everyone we ever had off our small motors and just used mixed gas in the tank. Never have an under or over oiling issue after that. The silver lining is that as you said you already know so much more about small engines than you did when you started and think of what you will know in 5 or 10 years! Keep your head up and keep warm my friend!
Keep on grinding man! Your frustration is genuine, understandable and true, and that is something what we all can understand and relate to. And that’s what we all want; A genuine guy going through genuine struggles showing genuine frustration while being authentic!
Man I give you a lot of credit, this location is difficult to access and everything depends on your boat, generator and quad. Keep pushing forward and you’ll get it done! So much respect to you Shawn!
Hi Shawn, Glad to see the canoe is saving the frigid swims. Few things can be as frustrating as machines, except maybe people. I speak with some experience as I'm old and been fixing stuff for 40 years. I'm licensed auto truck and Marine small engine by the way. Look for an email from me with my thoughts.
I think you are a work machine young man!Im sure you have used your time to the best of your ability!Your channel is something special i look forward to.Thank you!
Shawn you need to pull your boats up out of water when not in use a way to save your boats before anything else happens to them plus when are going to start chopping and stacking your wood for the winter i hope before you have 3feet of snow on the ground
I hope and pray that your motor lasts until the river freezes. That way when spring comes you will hopefully have the money to get it fixed, or maybe even have enough to buy a new one.
Your motor is only running on one cylinder when it’s not running correctly it’s losing spark on one cylinder intermittently, the power pack is going bad. It is the part that controls spark to the cylinders, it’s not that hard to replace you just have to unhook a bunch of wires from the old one and hook them back up to the new one.
Ethanol fuel sitting in carbs eats the internals Shawn....run the fuel out of anything that is going to sit for any length of time. The guy before you didn't do that. Draining tanks in something that sits for longer period is the best also, it attracts moisture and will cause damage too. Thx for your videos Shawn......makes you think about the people in the past in B.C.that endured without even the few convienences ....holy......Living and learning is what you are doing......:-)) Good stuff....
Fuel is not what it used to be. If you going to keep it any amount of time you need to treat it. And use a funnel that removes the water. You can run Fuel system cleaner once in a while but be careful not to rely on it to much. It can also cause problems. Good luck brother.
Without meaning to be 'flippant' mate, your struggles are part of the Adventure...for you and your viewers...if it was a stroll in the park it would be boring. We understand how frustrated you must get...but...do the best you can, how you can, when you can. The trials and tribulations you go through...We go through with you. 👍➡️🇬🇧
Tks for the video Shawn - Awesome stuff - Remember that experience - Good or bad is life's teacher - Learn all you can and store the knowledge gained to your memory banks for future reference - You are truly an inspiration - Take care and stay safe...
Shawn , you really should start stocking non perishable food and getting wood ready . It's not a matter of if you get stuck, on the property in the wint3r , it's a matter of when . When the snow starts staying , it will come fast and lots of it , and it will hit -30 at least this winter .
Love the channel man ! One thing I would recommend is having many spare spark plugs for your boat because if your 2 stroke engine is running rich like it looks like it is, It will fowl spark pugs regularly. Even if they don't look that bad new plugs will always make a big difference
Gosh I love your journey. If only I were younger. My husband and I did homestead three different times befit it was popular. You remind me of my husband. You can do this.
Wow I wasn't expecting another video this week. What a bonus.
hell yeah ❤🔥 same
Me too ❤
Yessir
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised too.
Awesome! MORE MORE MORE!
I spent 4 years in outboard school. get the genuine service manual for your motor. maybe think of it this way, everything comes apart and goes back together in layers. a water separating fuel filter is like an insurance addition to your fuel supply line. Those NGK spark plugs are the best, good choice. when diagnosing problem remember engine needs spark, get a cheap inline spark checker, fuel, and compression. ive found that yamalube is top notch and mixed properly for a two cycle outboard will prevent carbon build up and help engine live longer. get a can of OMC engine tuner to melt carbon build up and to clean things like spark plugs and carburetors if ever needed. i hope this helps a bit.
Tis a fine way to go..hope he takes you up on this idea...😊❤😊
*_ And let's not forget the humid climate Shawn experiences. If there's ethanol in his fuel supply, MAN, that invites moisture (i.e., water) into the fuel system. Judging by what the Generator innards looked like when he cleaned it out, it might just be the same problem with the outboard motor. _*
Great advice, especially with the service manual. Loads of info and diagrams in those with no internet needed. Also being so far out in the woods, I’d recommend always keep extra plugs, gaskets and 2 stroke oil on hand. The disposables of course. Maybe even some cheap Amazon replacement carbs. They’ll help you in a bind and it’ll all save a trip into town with having some stock on hand.
If he is changing plugs to get it to run, perhaps the auto oiler is overfeeding the 2 stroke mix fouling the plugs constantly? Keeping 2 or 4 extra plugs around in a dry box wouldn't be a bad idea.
Count your blessing one by one see what God health done take it easy on yourself
Making progress! Starlink mounted ✅. Solar in parallel ✅ solar generator off the island ✅. Spark plugs obtained ✅. Boat motor start to move boat to property✅. Gas generator repaired✅. Heat source in the cabin✅. Laptop replacement solution quickly resolved ✅. New video released✅. Sometimes things go more slowly than others, sometimes it’s a bumpy ride, and sometimes things come together. Take the wins where you can. Doing great man. Keep on keeping on. 👍🏻👍🏻✌️
Great prospective!! Hold on to the wins!!
You need a coffee brand sponsor if you drink coffee. Or a boat brand sponsor .
Yes my friend PROGRESS IS ALWAYS PROGRESS🤙
I just shared your video with 40 people. I am trying to get as many people as I can to watch your videos. I will be sharing them to a lot more people.
What I love about all of this , are the challenges. A cabin, comfort, heat, comfort food, stews, soups all homemade. Simplicity. I love being creative. In the Spring a garden, a pet. The quiet nights, the stars, The fire crackling.The seasons. The rain, the snow, the wind, the summer nights. Perhaps in my next life. Enjoy . Because you deserve it.
When you shut down the generator , place the fuel line on the off selection on the fuel switch then let it run out of fuel in the line, and it prevents this from happening . I learned it the hard way ...
You have to build a small shed for the generator to try to keep it dry. Good to have you back so soon made my day.
Was my thought exactly. Those cheaper gennies just don't handle weather well. Good suggestion.
That's what I did when I was using a gas generator. I put mine 2ft up so I didn't have to bend down to work on it. One of my chickens laid her first egg in it 😊
Hey bud take a min and look around look at what u already accomplished, I just spent a day in my office grid woods and it was a recharge just in that I am trying to get more time out but with health problems I am limited in how fast I can get things done , but every chance we get it is a experience! You are stressing about not being in a groove or no progress but that not the case you are making progress look at when you set foot there you could not move two feet without walking into brush or blowdown’s now you have a yard. You are setting a timeline based off your old life what are you rushing for or getting upset about how long things are taking you? How ever long it takes is your time line now you only have to live on your schedule we love watching the experience and you show us the experience you don’t sugar coat it we watch your channel bc it is real we hit same walls in our travels and it nice to see we are not alone that these things happen to everyone we will keep wasting your experience bc of the natural raw footage we feel more involved with you when we see you experience the same little problems we run into that blow a entire day of planned work bc of a wrong size screw or spark plug and now need to do the whole trip back into town for the right one that just added days to the job,cool thing is you are your own boss and that the only schedule you need to keep look around at the beautiful surroundings take a deep breath and try to relax, we will watch your episodes when they hit and will enjoy them just as much we don’t care if it is the same time every week if it can be great but if not just drop it when you can don’t sweat it please enjoy what you are doing and don’t let us viewers become a burden or a hindrance if you let the you tube cause stress and problems it will make content worse and you regret in doing it and I would hate to see that you are one of my favorite channels and I just want to continue to watch your journey I don’t care about a schedule I just want to see what happenes . Sorry for the rant I just see you getting stressed out about the you tube episodes and just want to say we will watch when they drop we don’t care as long anyone keep us up to date thanks bud good luck
Ohhh woww. That's a good one! Thanks for that.
Boy this is the truth. We been here at our place almost 18 years and it is still a work in progress, you ain't kidding. Shawn is building from scratch though so not working with 80 year old jig saw puzzle..lol
So glad to see another one of your videos so soon. I would watch them every day of the week if you put them out. I watch a lot of videos like yours, but I like yours the best. The payoff to your struggles are going to pay off big time.
Thanks for the compliment! Woww
Hey Shawn, IMPORTANT TIP. I'm a graphic designer since 2005. I use a Lenovo laptop which is spendy but worth it.
Those laptops you're buying will last longer if when you're done editing, wrap it up in like your sleeping bag or get a 2 gallon ziplock bag to put it in. Condensation gets inside the laptop and can cause a miryad of problems.
I left my Dell in my car overnight a bunch years ago and the next day I had nothing but problems.
Wrap it or cover it Shawn, that'll help.
Thanks for the videos too, you're doing what most of us want to. I suffer from neuropathy, so I am stuck near a hospital. Take care Bro.
Yea, I'm cringing as he rashly plugged in his macbook directly into the gen, outside, on the moist ground. Macbooks are not meant to be used outside. ;)
When you’re putting a heat shield, you want to have a standoff from the wall, and a gap at the floor - what keeps it from burning the wall is the air rushing behind taking the heat away before it gets transmitted to the wall. Even if it doesn’t start a fire, it will certainly melt your Vapor barrier.
Tuna cans as spacers and attach to studs so there's a air space and flow.
Your situation demands extreme organization, layers of back-up plans with redundancy in multiples. Prioritize most every task, accomplishing even small tasks at least every day to keep a sense of moving forward. Budget restraints will always factor in but your transportation needs are a must along with basic life needs. Plan ahead in the evening what absolutely needs to get done each day. Keep track of materials and supplies that need replenishing. When you’re at your wits end, use that anger to chop more firewood for that long cold winter. Tomorrow is another beautiful rewarding day. 😢😮😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
very much agree.
A cable that can span that distance is going to be HEAVY. Like you'll have trouble lifting it forget about getting it 50ft in the air without machinery
I think cable a bad idea.
Great channel.
Very talented strong minded man.
Throughly enjoy watching you achieve your dream.🎉🎉❤
Best channel on youtube because your struggles are real. Things will get better.🙂
Got the alert and dropped what I was doing ! Pleasant surprise! Can’t get enough of Shawn!
Love how you said on the trail, “cheer up buddy, things will be ok!” Storms pass, things will level out, and we can all use reminding so thanks!
50,000 sub are right around the corner!!! Being self sustainable and having to learn all the mechanical stuff, just part of the process! Look at how proud of yourself you were when you fixed the generator! Hang in there Shawn, knowledge is power! Love the cable idea!
A lightweight and less expensive option for the river crossing could be mountain climbing rope and equipment. Less weight capacity, but far easier to get in place by one person.
At the end of the day Shawn you are your own boss, making your own choices. Sometimes it might seem difficult but what you achieve is from all your hard work and no one can take that away. Everyone has struggles and to share yours along the way and you work through them is amazing.
For that water crossing on the trail get you some barrels and put them together to make a bridge
And to help clean the carburetor about every 4 to 5 tanks of fuel I will spray about a 20% of a can of carburetor cleaner in the fuel tank on generator on my lawnmower anything that will sits you won’t have to pull carburetor off I have sprayed in my father-in-law‘s generator that was running rough after about 30 minutes with it running under a load it went back to running like a camp a old man showed me that went I was about 14 when I was into finding old gokarts and 3 wheelers I would find them work on them and sell them was a good way to make money as a kid really easy fix for less then a quarter to fix and get going I would do that to a lot of 3 wheelers for a quarter would make a quick 20 to 30 bucks to fix a gokart or 3 wheeler I keep that secret for a long time
Watching Shawn is seeing a guy fight through every level of "Maslow's Heiarchy of Needs," from physiological needs to self actualization, on a daily basis. That's why I love this channel and have so much respect for Shawn. Love you man. You're doing great 👍
I’m hoping your channel grows beyond your wildest dreams Shawn! Your a genuine good lad. Your doing what many many people can only dream of doing so remember that in the down times buddy. Good luck!
If you are charging the laptop on the gas generator it may be putting out "dirty power". Generators are notorious for high THD or total harmonic distortion, which is bad for electronics. It might be better to charge off of the bluetti.
Rough week. Nursed two of our old dogs, one for 3 weeks 24/7, and other for 3 days. Thy passed peacefully at home. I slept on the floor beside them. We listened to Your videos Shawn, the whole time. I believe they liked them and helped calm them. Thank you My Man
Oh jeez. Sorry to hear about your dogs. That's a rough few weeks. Thanks for letting me know, and glad the videos were of some sort of help. Best of luck moving forward
Thank you Shawn, your a sweetheart and a trooper
would be good to have some sort of dock on the river. I know the river is fast, but anything would be better than nothing!
Shawn, your perseverance is truly admirable and I can’t even put into words how happy your videos make me ❤️
Surprise video. Thanks
I’ve had issues with charging electronics through a generator. (Power surges). I now use surge protected power bars and recently bought a small inverter just for electronic charging.
if you use the generator to charge the battery/power bank, whilst running the laptop off the battery/power bank. will it act as a surge protector (please correct me if I am wrong)?
If you didn't figure out the laptop, it might be that generator power is pretty "dirty". Run the genny to your powerbank and then charge off the powerbank. Electronics like a laptop can be picky about their power.
Even when you live in a city the mechanics and electronics are maddening when they fail. We live in a society where we are dependent on others to fix things we don’t understand. This dependency creates not only frustration, but also takes time and money. You cannot simplify these elements of your life so you need to learn as much as you can. Hard work cannot overcome a lack of knowledge.
That Norwegian clothing looks exceptionally well thought out, and extremely well made !
extremely expensive
"At least the sun's out" Hang in there! You've got this! A haircut will make you feel better too!
As a mechanic, my experience with fuel especially on stationary and power sports equipment, you need to use premium fuel with no ethanol. ethanol will grab up to its own weight in water and separate out creating issues with both the spark plug life and gunk build up in the carburetor. this will create hard start, poor running and no start issues. shell, petro-canada and chevron premium fuel have been best. hopefully this helps
One thing you might consider for your gasoline devices. Use non ethanol gas if it’s available. It will be more expensive than regular gas but it should solve all your starting problems with your boat motor, generator and weed eater.
Would adding HEET work as well ?
Shut up , giving away my location 😂. Really enjoy your posts. Stay calm and safe. All you do is interesting...even your set backs and frustrations. It's ALL very good content.
Hey, a deflection line doesn't require a line across the river. You can just ferry back and forth with a rope strung upstream.
ah sweet wasn't expecting another video so fast. Thanks dude, guess the starlink is working good on the pole. Have a safe week!
Watching you drive through my neighbourhood to get your laptop fixed was cool
Bonus I thought as we just got a episode we would not get another. Thanks, you made my day better ❤
Thanks again for the update. It really is a true reflection of your character in these videos. You get days where you definitely get your share of shit going wrong in life. Unlike most people who give up n cry you mush on and do the best you can with what's on hand. I truly respect you for these traits. Like they say when your delt a shit sandwich the only way to proceed is one bite at a time till you get through it 😂😂 you videos really do entertain so many of us. Hell you must do some exercise with hitting that trail so often lol
Keep up the good work and keep pushing forward one step at a time 😊
Well spoken...😊❤😊
A few things you may want to look at if you’re getting smoke from your wood stove in the cabin. The first thing is the you already figured out - run the stove pipe as straight as possible, bends impede the flow. Second, the longer the pipe, the stronger the draft, pulling air into stove and up the chimney. Third, it’s very important to have the chimney taller than the peak of the roof. If the chimney outlet is below the peak, the flow of smoke may be impeded if there’s a wind blowing from the other side of the peak, an eddy current may form on the downwind (chimney) side of the peak creating a positive pressure zone at the chimney outlet. (The same thing happens when the river flows over a rock - it’s smooth flow on the upstream side of the rock and turbulent flow on the downstream side. Your cottage is the “rock”.)
A run of bad circumstances lately!!! Looks like life is turning the corner and getting better though!!! Look forward to next weeks video!!!
I've worked on small engines for close to 40 years, and I've said this before, and I'll say it again " DON'T USE ETHENAL FUEL IN 2 OR 4 CYCLE SMALL ENGINES " and I would suggest a cover on your boat motor and tank and generator too if your not putting it in or under cover . All it takes to kill an engine from running is water the size of the point on a needle !!!I highly suggest keeping and using some water treatment for fuel like Heat , the yellow or red bottle .I think the red one is isopropyl alcohol. I know premium ethanol free fuel is more expensive, but not if you take away all your going through . It may not be a sure cure but it can't hurt!!!!!😊 i remember telling you to get two or three extra spark plugs and filters for your small engines , running to town every day is killing your budget and build .
I agree, we have ruined many a small motor
I really enjoy watching your journey. Sometimes I try to give advice to the tv...lol. You have some awesome carpentry skills. I love the genuine surprised look on your face when the generator fired up. Keep up the hard work. I enjoy your videos.
Your struggle is so real. Infuriating, excruciating, exciting , hopeful but always compelling. Thanks for sharing Shawn.
Mr - brut's bang on! fuel turns to jelly when not used especially in the cold.
Your gut is telling you to go get your lumber, then GET IT! Right now you are being tested and tried. You want to live in the bush, then you still have a lot to still let go of! But don't worry you are on the fight tract! Keep your transportation in working order, and food plus medicines!
Good luck and GOD BLESS, from Belize, Central America!
buddy, take the time for YOU. leave the cameras at the cabin, work on the trail, cabin, boat, whatever and update us in a few weeks. weather is your deadline and it's coming up soon. your videos are great and honest but your well being and good head space is more important than us getting a notification there's a new video.
That's how he makes money so he needs to get videos out
@terridionne7729 oh, is that how TH-cam works? Thanks for explanation. I feel so educated now.
Love this series man! One thing to note is that we will click the video no matter what day it drops! Hate seeing you stress about getting the video up in time like it’s some sort of a deadline. You’re your own boss, it’s part of the dream you’re getting to live.
I had the same cheap wood stove. I lowered the front legs an inch and the smoke problem went away. If you're cooking and want it level, then raise them back up. Keep up the good work.👍
" WOW " Shawn.. those 🐀🐀 were very kind to have left some tiolet paper behind for you 🧻🧻😊
My favoriye channel so far of my ten years of watching youtube and homesteading myself!Thanks Shawn.
Hey Shaun. Have you ever thought about doing ASMR videos? Set up a camera at a cool angle and record the river for 2 or 3 hours. Some people like the calm sound of running water and nature. It could be an easy way for you to put out an additional video each week with very little editing and maybe get a bit more TH-cam money in your pocket. Just a thought!
Good idea. People buy recordings of running water and use it to help you relax or fall asleep. Ive used them myself to help me fall asleep when my life was extremely stressful due to work projects! Being able to view its even better for relaxation!
When you feel like smashing things, chop wood. It's a great way to work out aggression as well as filling the woodshed! Overall, getting the generator and boat working is a major win.
It’s a full moon , it’s called the hunters moon . I noticed lots of people frustrated .
Cedar pickets or even white wood pickets are cheap for finishing your walls. Thanks for a 2nd video this week, hang in there Shawn you are doing great, already over 400 comments of envious voyeurs😉 as well as armchair coaches!
This is now looking like a race against time to get ready for winter. 🥶
Hey Shawn....next time you are in town pick up some Sea foam...it works amazing for small engines keeping the carbs clean and good for winterizing...👍👍😎
You have got this, Shawn. You are living your dream. And it is a good dream. Keep your stick on the ice, bud. You got this.
Your problems with the boat and generator might go away if you use rec fuel. But as one person said. Tutn off or disconnect fuel and run till engines stop. Also, I'd consider building a way use a come-along to ratchet up ramps and away from the river. Just a thought.
Good morning Shawn. Many of your viewers can give you good technical advice on motors and construction. Many of us just enjoy your videos and appreciate you taking us along for the adventure. We are all rooting for you. Slowly you are getting ready to be warm this winter.
My day went from zero to one 100 just getting the notification. Yay, now I've got 2 videos to watch. My wifi was down due to bad weather. I'm gonna have the best weekend watching my fave channel. Thanx from South Africa 🌍🇿🇦💌🙏👍
Thanks for the update, you are really up against it at the moment. You have to prioritise what you need for winter and you keep getting thrown with all these extras. Hoping that you can get a break for a change, really enjoying following along. Take care and remember why you're out there.👍❤️
Great video Shawn, thanks for putting another one out. You made my Friday!!
That head torch is coming in handy.
So much better than replacing batteries all the time!
One of the reasons I enjoy your channel is because you have hardships. If people have never spent time away from civilization, or even lived 10 miles from town, they don't understand the frustration of forgetting something or needing another part and having to stop and waste half a day going back to town. Those of us that have, appreciate the honesty of your struggle.
Liveaboard Yachtie here, Add couple of capfull's of Methylated Spirits to each tankfull of fuel as it encapsulates the water droplets in the carbie and burns them as normal rather than blocking the main jet. Close the vent on your outboard tank and disconnect the fuel line at the engine after each use to stop moisture entering the fuel thru the carbie. A toolkit kept in the boat with spares could save a long walk.
Thanks for 2 videos this week
Omg. You have made my day. Watching your videos before I go to work keeps me going. Thank you for this unexpected surprise!
I was very happy for you when that generator started! Then the boat motor too!!! Alas with ups there must be downs or up wouldnt actually feel like up I guess. I really hope you can get that boat working steadily for you. I dont know if that thing has an oil pump on it or not but we took everyone we ever had off our small motors and just used mixed gas in the tank. Never have an under or over oiling issue after that. The silver lining is that as you said you already know so much more about small engines than you did when you started and think of what you will know in 5 or 10 years! Keep your head up and keep warm my friend!
GREAT JOB on the Stove and Stove Pipe. Perfect ! Now you can take the chill off, Makes life so much more comfortable..
I love hearing the rain in your videos. I can’t imagine the peaceful feeling of hearing the rain on the tin roof.
Hang in there. Make it through this winter and you will be set for the future. I enjoy your show. Keep it up.
Keep on grinding man! Your frustration is genuine, understandable and true, and that is something what we all can understand and relate to. And that’s what we all want; A genuine guy going through genuine struggles showing genuine frustration while being authentic!
Man I give you a lot of credit, this location is difficult to access and everything depends on your boat, generator and quad. Keep pushing forward and you’ll get it done! So much respect to you Shawn!
Hi Shawn,
Glad to see the canoe is saving the frigid swims. Few things can be as frustrating as machines, except maybe people. I speak with some experience as I'm old and been fixing stuff for 40 years. I'm licensed auto truck and Marine small engine by the way.
Look for an email from me with my thoughts.
Keep at it man. Just great you are doing what you are, I very much enjoy watching your journey!
I think you are a work machine young man!Im sure you have used your time to the best of your ability!Your channel is something special i look forward to.Thank you!
Shawn you need to pull your boats up out of water when not in use a way to save your boats before anything else happens to them plus when are going to start chopping and stacking your wood for the winter i hope before you have 3feet of snow on the ground
folowing you every week and I have to say that you are very good to not loosing your temper when you are facing problems!
I hope and pray that your motor lasts until the river freezes. That way when spring comes you will hopefully have the money to get it fixed, or maybe even have enough to buy a new one.
You are such a pleasure to watch..
Never give up Shawn stay positive always... ❤
Stay strong injoy your videos
Your videos are so fun to watch! Keep going - love to see the progress!
Thanks for the videos Shawn!
IT'S ALIVE! So glad you got your generator fixed.
You must be quite happy having a warm, dry space with the wood stove going. It makes so much difference in that wet weather.
Wow another video this week what a bonus❤❤❤
Good job on getting the boat going ...... you should got the dingy and the stuff from downriver back to the site immediately .......
YAY! Generator fixed, You Rock!
Your motor is only running on one cylinder when it’s not running correctly it’s losing spark on one cylinder intermittently, the power pack is going bad. It is the part that controls spark to the cylinders, it’s not that hard to replace you just have to unhook a bunch of wires from the old one and hook them back up to the new one.
Ethanol fuel sitting in carbs eats the internals Shawn....run the fuel out of anything that is going to sit for any length of time. The guy before you didn't do that. Draining tanks in something that sits for longer period is the best also, it attracts moisture and will cause damage too. Thx for your videos Shawn......makes you think about the people in the past in B.C.that endured without even the few convienences ....holy......Living and learning is what you are doing......:-)) Good stuff....
First second time in a row! Can’t get enough of this channel.
Fuel is not what it used to be. If you going to keep it any amount of time you need to treat it. And use a funnel that removes the water. You can run Fuel system cleaner once in a while but be careful not to rely on it to much. It can also cause problems. Good luck brother.
It must be a good feeling when you pull your boat up and see your homestead. I bet it makes you feel proud to see what you have accomplished.
Remember that we are all here watching because we love the chaos. How you manage to not rage break everything around you is beyond me lol.
Without meaning to be 'flippant' mate, your struggles are part of the Adventure...for you and your viewers...if it was a stroll in the park it would be boring. We understand how frustrated you must get...but...do the best you can, how you can, when you can. The trials and tribulations you go through...We go through with you. 👍➡️🇬🇧
Tks for the video Shawn - Awesome stuff - Remember that experience - Good or bad is life's teacher - Learn all you can and store the knowledge gained to your memory banks for future reference - You are truly an inspiration - Take care and stay safe...
Shawn , you really should start stocking non perishable food and getting wood ready . It's not a matter of if you get stuck, on the property in the wint3r , it's a matter of when . When the snow starts staying , it will come fast and lots of it , and it will hit -30 at least this winter .
Enjoy your adventure so much. Keep living you best life!
Love the channel man ! One thing I would recommend is having many spare spark plugs for your boat because if your 2 stroke engine is running rich like it looks like it is, It will fowl spark pugs regularly. Even if they don't look that bad new plugs will always make a big difference
Gosh I love your journey. If only I were younger. My husband and I did homestead three different times befit it was popular. You remind me of my husband. You can do this.