Was It Worth It? // Catamaran DIY Diesel Engine Rebuild Recap and SOLO Sailing to Rescue My Lady

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  • Billy gives a little recap on his diesel engine rebuild. In case you were wondering, YES, it was worth it. Then he sets sail to rescue me from Coronavirus lockdown! Can you guess who missed me the most ;P
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  • @samhklm
    @samhklm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The biggest benefit from the engine rebuild is your confidence. You understand the engine and have the knowledge to diagnose and repair it. Confidence is a great thing when you are sailing.

  • @lakeguy65616
    @lakeguy65616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can't be more impressed that you were able to rebuild a motor on the back of your boat in a foreign port. You are truly a resilient guy. Bravo

    • @Karma-fp7ho
      @Karma-fp7ho ปีที่แล้ว

      I was worried about the inevitable ’bloop’ as a key piece goes overboard- but it didn’t happen!

  • @red-doggracing5557
    @red-doggracing5557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was a boat mechanic and you did a awesome job With those MacGyver skills

  • @SteelDoesMyWill
    @SteelDoesMyWill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Billy, you pulled of the most epic DIY job... an engine rebuild in the cockpit of your boat in the tropics with limited resources and more than a few improvised tools. The word 'Epic' almost seems like an understatement!

  • @unconventionalme8048
    @unconventionalme8048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ohmygoooosh! Jeti at the end, was awesome!!! Made me laugh n cry! So sweet! I love dogs!

  • @paralyzes
    @paralyzes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Billy, you are VERY resourceful. Hats off to you on a successful engine repair. I thoroughly enjoy the adventures of all three of you!

  • @richardmauch1042
    @richardmauch1042 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo! I’m a mechanic and have rebuilt a lot of engines and I’m impressed that someone that has never done it before using block of wood as a hammer and basic hand tools did and on a boat that was still in water is impressive. The fact that it runs great is like fire works to me. Congrats🎉

  • @richardbradfield7437
    @richardbradfield7437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been watching you for years and this is my first comment! These couple of videos of the engine rebuild were awesome and the reunion was also awesome! Enjoy your videos immensely!

  • @stex1985
    @stex1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well I want to see Billy jumping around and kissing and hugging Sierra like jetty did, dang! You cut out the best part.

  • @farmcentralohio
    @farmcentralohio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You lost a week of time, But you learned more about your boat and engine :) and if it works, mission success. If it doesn't last, you still learned stuff

    • @djwilliams4714
      @djwilliams4714 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Especially that, plus general boats/motors in general! This experience will payoff 10 fold!

  • @caltex1969
    @caltex1969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you got it running, it was worth it. You saved money, and more importantly, you most likely learned something about your engine. Good job Surfer Billy

  • @paulbettenga6202
    @paulbettenga6202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Jetty's excitement to Sierra makes my heart happy!

  • @vincentwesolowski459
    @vincentwesolowski459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Don’t you just love the way animals greet their owners when you are gone for a while!

    • @mikesheahan6906
      @mikesheahan6906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If that isn't love, I don't know what is.

    • @puzer1
      @puzer1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ...it's the greatest!...

    • @sandspike2929
      @sandspike2929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dogs are great judges of character.

    • @freedomfirst8529
      @freedomfirst8529 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandspike2929 My Chihuahua has character. At first she is all happy to see you, then she is like "you left me." So she will ignore you for a minute and then she's cool again.

    • @henrikgormsen1020
      @henrikgormsen1020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They dont care if you smell a little of beer and cheap parfume........ They are always happy ;-) ;-)

  • @terrybaker8349
    @terrybaker8349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first career was a marine engineer on submarines before moving into a corporate career. When I retired my first job was to rebuild the engine in my boat. I had the means to simply buy a new one, but wanted the satisfaction of doing it myself. Despite having rebuilt dozens of engines i was still apprehensive and it wasn't it was running sweet that i finally relaxed, so i can appreciate where you were coming from. Beyond the satisfaction is the knowledge you gain from doing the work yourself. BTW, the job you did was first class and i was impressed how clean you were able to maintain all the components as well as your improvisation with the piston rings compression tool. Well done and enjoy many years of sailing.

  • @davidbolduc828
    @davidbolduc828 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Must be amazing to push that button and hear the motor that you rebuilt purr.

  • @goboyz8016
    @goboyz8016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's always worth it doing things yourself because you never know when you may have to do it yourself to save your and yours when you're out somewhere and a pro isn't around. Great job. Learning is huge IMO. Well done. My dad always taught me one thing. You can always take it to the pro so why not try it yourself first. It's served me well my entire life. Again well done.

  • @lenovo762
    @lenovo762 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing Jetty greet Sierra was the absolute best part of this video....that tail wag and the way Jetty jumped all over her was more than a million words could say !! Congrats on the motor and being reunited !!

  • @vincentwesolowski459
    @vincentwesolowski459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations! You did what many of us dream of doing. The knowledge you obtained was worth more that the cost of a rebuilt engine. You have a well placed feather in your hat. Take care and stay healthy.

  • @tommynikon2283
    @tommynikon2283 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Billy....gotta be honest: when I saw you ripping into that engine, with your experience, I thought: NFW. You PROVED me wrong! I'm no mechanic, but MUCH RESPECT for what you took on....and FIXED! Wow- kudos.

  • @frankmoore3598
    @frankmoore3598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An education and a rebuilt engine for 1k . Worth every cent. And Jetty standing watch? Priceless!

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning1491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Billy, you don't have a 30 year old engine, you have a 30 year old block and head casting with all new internal wear parts. This is probably better than a brand new engine because as I've said before the block you have is seasoned and actually better than new. It's nice to see Sierra back and it looked like Jetty was happy to see here too. Keep the good stuff coming and stay safe, it's going to be a long strange trip through this Covid-19 thing.

  • @dondrysdale9480
    @dondrysdale9480 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your message with respect to your preference for the company of young people your own age and without saying it in so many words your disdain for us older folk. Take care Billy and Sierra. Happy Sails to you.

  • @gmartgo
    @gmartgo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job with the engine. Jetty's excitement to see Sierra was priceless. LOL

  • @reatreatseclusion9891
    @reatreatseclusion9891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely greeting from Jetty, made me cry.... So cute... Xxxx

  • @TransplantedBeachbum
    @TransplantedBeachbum 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The boat is running well, and you two are both together again. No matter what else happens, all is right in the world again!

  • @riverakers
    @riverakers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jenny freaking out priceless!!Now you are a true mariner.Knowledge is also priceless.

  • @nooknerdz
    @nooknerdz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video...with the sweetest ending!!! 💕

  • @fxpthl
    @fxpthl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy you kids are back together! Jetty was pretty happy too. A final congrats Billy on your rebuild! An awesome feather in your cap!

  • @grantrichardson5164
    @grantrichardson5164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. I lived in the VI and I've never seen St. Thomas from that approach in the dark. That was wild. Thanks Billy.

  • @patience8884
    @patience8884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally worth it even if you had the money. I don't view it as a waste of a week of your time. You're on island time anyway! I value the learning and really love it when (I watch many of you guys) I see any of you do major work. I learn so much!

  • @joshuadolan3811
    @joshuadolan3811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ugh...addicted to your channel!

  • @bassmith448bassist5
    @bassmith448bassist5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That dog's going bonkers!!!!

  • @clinclin1240
    @clinclin1240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful reunion!

  • @robm425
    @robm425 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having the knowledge and experience of rebuilding an engine is 100% worth it especially that you live on the boat as your home its good to know how to maintain everything in your home. Congrats on getting it done!

  • @Luke_81
    @Luke_81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fact that you rebuilt an engine sitting on your boat in the water, in a foreign country...is amazing.

  • @bennyogden4524
    @bennyogden4524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I've been a diesel mechanic for 40 years and you did a kick-ass job on that little two cylinder engine in before what you had to work with you did good

  • @annewinning9723
    @annewinning9723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad about the engine Billy! But even more happy the 3 of you are back together again. Take care

  • @jacksbackable
    @jacksbackable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Redo mechanical diesel injectors every thousand hours, adds life to your engine! Was beautiful to see Jetty greeting Sierra! So Sierra won the bet.....!? Stay safe and thanks for sharing. 😎🏖🌴☀️🐶🇦🇺

  • @snapstring3134
    @snapstring3134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fam is back together. Cool. Now let’s explore. 👍

  • @erikvanderhoeven8663
    @erikvanderhoeven8663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hé I am a mechanic. I repair engines and rebuilt them for hobby and also its part of my job. I respect you very much . Reading be careful. Not realy knowing what you are doing but with the manual and logical thinking you are doing it. And than on the boat improvising with tools and s little luck.
    Respect man..... i wish you the best

  • @hnd450
    @hnd450 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only way to learn is doin it. U did an awesome job rebuilding that engine!!

  • @richsander1118
    @richsander1118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see she made it back! Success all around!

  • @dlavarco
    @dlavarco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jetty's reaction was priceless....Oh and hey Billy, missed ya....lol

  • @georgehockaday7584
    @georgehockaday7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A thumbs up for the last minute. It was priceless to see jetty greet her mom. Dee and Deb

  • @paulrieger501
    @paulrieger501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awe!! We loved it!!!

  • @linda-MyLifeAndOtherAnecdotes
    @linda-MyLifeAndOtherAnecdotes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best reunion ever. 💕

  • @petermcnaughton9031
    @petermcnaughton9031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your dog so excited to see you and so lovely 😊

  • @frankmelero5511
    @frankmelero5511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are awesome!!!
    Waiting for your next Adventures.........

  • @tim1299
    @tim1299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    my Airedales would always greet me like that , and one ,Hazell , would then be mad and ignore me for every day i was gone.
    Dogs do know "time".

  • @toddgriffis896
    @toddgriffis896 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s one thing to rebuild an engine while not totally knowing what you’re doing, but to do it on the deck of your boat using homemade and improvised tools takes it to a whole new level!! Great job!!!

  • @DaversTravels
    @DaversTravels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Sailed all night to get to you..." ❤️

  • @MarkENorman
    @MarkENorman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jetty was happy to see you! What a great feeling.

  • @garyfreeman8523
    @garyfreeman8523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming into the Anchorage in the dark was beautiful.

  • @dreadnoughtb3364
    @dreadnoughtb3364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍good job on the rebuild. The dog reunion with dog mom was GREAT. Nice to see the family together again

  • @lrutter4408
    @lrutter4408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s amazing. Great effort.

  • @quarlow1215
    @quarlow1215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Billy. Sierra, we missed you. Betty's so happy to see you. Love it.

  • @jimmcgovern8783
    @jimmcgovern8783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So cute to see Jetty’s reaction!

  • @kidonaboat
    @kidonaboat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great dog greeting. I left my dog at a kennel for a week and she was not happy when I left and not so loving when I returned...at least for a while. Won't leave her again. She got real sick catching something there. $800+ later at the emergency vet clinic. She is fine now but she will come with me next time.

  • @chuckmaurice3646
    @chuckmaurice3646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job on fixing that Engine, vary well done, keep up the good work.

  • @chrisphinney6430
    @chrisphinney6430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yippie moms back. Great job on the engine. Stay safe

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for posting and sharing. Really impressed with the whole engine rebuild. Fun to see Jetty welcoming Sierra home.

  • @jeremyusher5194
    @jeremyusher5194 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job well done and pleased your all back together 👏👏👍👍

  • @larrydicenzo987
    @larrydicenzo987 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dogs are the best, unconditional love!!

  • @bubbagail7450
    @bubbagail7450 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Billy, Glad to see Siera got back safe and Jetty's greeting was awesome. Now you are back home I waiting to see what this new adventure is going to be.

  • @anthonysimpson4109
    @anthonysimpson4109 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody well done! 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @michaelc5369
    @michaelc5369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Fam is back together😎👍🏼

  • @Putttn
    @Putttn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow...great job on the engine and so glad that all three of you are back together. Nothing like a dog welcoming. The best videos on TH-cam!!

  • @markhannan456
    @markhannan456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done on the engine mate,dogs gotta luv em, your a STAR JETTY.

  • @bigj3086
    @bigj3086 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job buddy.

  • @Sirena_Edonismo
    @Sirena_Edonismo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, really impressive that you were able to rebuild the engine. Great job and awesome ingenuity on handling the curve balls along the way. 👍

    • @oceanblue3050
      @oceanblue3050 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing was wrong with the engine, 2 injectors needed cleaning......5 minute job with one tool

    • @kevio6868
      @kevio6868 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oceanblue3050
      Click bait?

  • @miktub1555
    @miktub1555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great ending!

  • @Lukedormer
    @Lukedormer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your engine is all good. Always worth it when you do it yourself no matter the outcome. You have learned all you need to know about your engine witch is priceless. Good luck guys ❤️

  • @ericdavi1231
    @ericdavi1231 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn’t have a working engine, now you do! Totally worth it!

  • @Aviatorjack
    @Aviatorjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is always worth learning something new.

  • @michaelbrannan4864
    @michaelbrannan4864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the ending jetty loves you both good job on the boat 🏖️

  • @richardcomeau57
    @richardcomeau57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the engine rebuild!

  • @robinfocon
    @robinfocon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice reunion... Great video!!!!

  • @sailingeden9866
    @sailingeden9866 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The knowledge and experience gained was more than worth it. One more skill to add to your resume. Doing it on deck with basic handtools and homemade equipment was amazing.

  • @carleenh4946
    @carleenh4946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work Billy! We are Canadian and used the Roam app when we checked in to the US on our way home after leaving the Bahamas in March. So easy and the officer was super nice.

  • @iansadler9316
    @iansadler9316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍 great job nice to see happy news for a change love the dog 🐕 made me smile 😀

  • @mikefriend7570
    @mikefriend7570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work man. A really great set of vids, and a great learning curve for you. Well done

  • @freebird1ification
    @freebird1ification 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    first off my hats of to ya buddy that was a great rebuild 'i really had my douts that those cylinder sleeves would ever come out that easy i figured that would be your biggest hurdle but you came through like a trooper and my hat is off to you 'and being 59 i am so glad you guys got to start out on your adventure while your young enough to really enjoy it never regrett yalls choice maybe 1 day i will get to go on mine lol.

  • @orvillewooten6982
    @orvillewooten6982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Billy, rebuilding your engine, impressive to say the least!

  • @waynemazan7485
    @waynemazan7485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    never beat up old viewers..... and there are a lot of us......

  • @tommygunn1901
    @tommygunn1901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👌🏻 watched the build ,, way to go

  • @douglaslambert8903
    @douglaslambert8903 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job

  • @mattfinleylive
    @mattfinleylive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly man, rebuilt and good for several thousand hours again. --Good job! (I've also been doin' a lot of small engine refurb during the quarantine.)

  • @englishmaninfrance661
    @englishmaninfrance661 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm with you . 100% rebuild it . Do it right win /win

  • @frankrice5364
    @frankrice5364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job hope you guys have decided to keep it

  • @Breitman123
    @Breitman123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats!

  • @weburnitatbothends
    @weburnitatbothends 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Running like a dream mate!

  • @wolfman1549
    @wolfman1549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good learning experience 👍

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc5605 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jetti is so awesome!

  • @xfoxtrotwiskeykilo995
    @xfoxtrotwiskeykilo995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work !!!!

  • @bobstienke178
    @bobstienke178 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rebuilding your engine, $1,000 and change. Knowledge of the internals of your engine, priceless. Great decision!

  • @zotac-iw7pn
    @zotac-iw7pn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video

  • @bobhamilton298
    @bobhamilton298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That engine runs smooth. Great job!

  • @petersonjno_lewis7009
    @petersonjno_lewis7009 ปีที่แล้ว

    Confidence yields a lot

  • @colinboniface194
    @colinboniface194 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a good job on the engine Billy. I'm proud of you... First one too... Well done... Now that the misses is back, you'll have to life your game cleaning up wise... Now you know if your other engine shits itself in the middle of the Pacific, no worries, you can just rebuild it...

  • @jefferyholland
    @jefferyholland 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet reunion.