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Hi, thanks for this video. May i ask to questions: (i) i note your surface preparation was done to a very high standard. Could a slightly less good job work and could one use some kind of vinyl paint as a defacto primer on which the new adhesive could be applied. (ii) Did you consider just using carpet as a liner instead and would this be easier?

I really take my hat off to you, having stripped out and cleaned a smaller yacht for relining, and that was really filthy work. I had a professional to do the headlining, and then I re assembled the interior. Well done..........

From NZ. Wow! Dangerous.

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I have found this channel because I'm fixing old Penta 2003. What a beautiful story telling here. Good quality videography as well. Can believe you've been filming on a goPro!

Thanks for sharing! Who did the new refit and how much it costs?

Thanks for sharing! Who did the new refit and how much it costs?

I enjoyed the video!... But your overly tolerant attitude is unbelievable. You should have named/shamed these cowboys and taken them through small claims court. Please consider that your tolerance might help the cowboys to injure the next client. You come across as one of the good guys, but in this scenario, one could make a case of you aiding and abetting the cowboys in their next 'criminal' act. Sorry this comment is so harsh but as long as crooks are successful they'll continue... In spite of my harsh comments, I hope you have a long and trouble free enjoyment of the relatively new (to you) boat. Jack...

Terrific video and a great result after a lot of careful work.

How to measure compression? Through the nozzle?

I'm so impressed. What a tricky job. The head linings in the cabin of Zephyr IV are on thin plywood panels. I had to take some of them down to sort out some wiring and what a nightmare, all that sticky foam detritus. Mine's not too bad overall but there are bits that offend and I guess I might have to sort it out eventually. Well done to you both for the job and the video.. Best Wishes Dave

I was squirming in my seat as your engineer was describing all the problems with your engine as he showed the insides bit by bit. You were lucky to get as far as you did. I have the same engine, and touch wood, only had minor problems with it. You certainly had some serious bad luck to buy that one. Hopefully things will only get better now. I'll look out for you when I'm next in Poole. Fair winds and calm seas - best wishes... Dave

Good video thanks for insight into the problems buying a recon engine surprised you had non or little redress against the seller of the boat or the engine recon company .

Subscribed, very informative, thanks

Great video!! I did a workshop for the Westerly Club Nederland an will send everybody the shed also with a materiallistening on request.I did it in my Thyphoon.60 mtr. and 56 cans of contact adhesive spray!and i did it all with brushes.The materials came from the automotiv industrie in polland,quite inexpensive . Nice season to everybody Dirk from Westerly TyphoonTN7

I made a mistake in the passage stats at the end. Passage time was 23hrs 55 minutes. Not 11hrs 55 😂

I have a smaller boat with the same vinyl droop. I have removed much of the vinyl, prepared and painted the fibreglass with a water based paint. This will be left for a while whilst I decide what to do longer term. I must admit the cream paint looks pretty decent for now. For me, water based paints and adhesives are the way to go, being much safer and easier to work with. I am trialling Eco Thixofix from Alpha Ahesives and it sticks really well, as a contact adhesive. I have used and painted very flexible 3.8mm plywood sheet for one quarter berth panel as an alternative to vinyl, which has practical advantages for easy removal/later addition of insulation. You took on an epic challenge here and got a great result. Well done!

Very nice too. Did you plan departure time Milford based upon your anticipated arrival time at lands end?

When We bought our yacht I thought I would always use professionals to carry out work for insurance purposes! I've discovered that it's much cheaper to do your own repairs and maintenance then you know its done right! What an awful feeling it is getting caught in adverse weather with the engine over heat alarm sounding when it's getting dark!

Great insight, thank you. Did you consider putting closed cell insulation in at all?

Great video ! I bought a tired Westerly Sealord in Conwy and we sailed her back non stop to Portsmouth early December 22. Day sailing would have been far more sensible, no working autopilot + bits falling off on route 🤣⛵️

Great to see the continued journey Charlie. See you on the water soon!

Small Claims court ? You don't need a solicitor, and judges are quite helpful in getting to the legal bottom of things. If you've been conned, the judge will rule accordingly.

Just found your channel, enjoyed your videos and admire your pragmatism. I know time has moved on but did you not consider lodging a small courts claim against the seller (the RYA instructor). Marine Power either deliberately bodged that engine or sub contracted it to another bodger- absolutely irresponsible deliberate wrecking.

Nice, Charlie. I bet it feels good to see your keel wet again.

Great video. Such a familiar sight to me! I haven't got all the skills you have, getting to grips with the sewing machine. But have used Hawke House themselves to make the trim pieces from the originals as patterns which has worked for me. Certainly not a job for the feint hearted...

Shame you stopped the videos. It's the most relatable content I have seen in a long time

I have just acquired a Sigma 36, which apparently is a popular UK boat. Owner had passed, boat had been sitting for 5yrs. I'm debugging engine problems, layered...ie find one, fix it, find the hidden problem under the first. If you don't mind me asking, how much did the engine rebuild cost parts & labor? Great video, thank you!

It always surprises me the amount of piss poor repairs that you can find on boats, including safety critical one's. I think it's a vicious circle, often owners are about as practical and hands on as a chocolate tea pot which then feeds into the fact that many marine "engineers" have oddly placed God complexes. Come on people it's hardly rocket science, I'm sure there's a way for everyone to meet in the middle and actually help each other out.

Rum rig, rum rig... Hmmm I recognise the RB Boatyard, and I was there until mid-october when I sailed to Belfast. Don't remember if I met you, but I remember also having had quite the troubles with the weather. I must say, the forecast was very inaccurate. And when in Kip I had a boat tied up behind me that had some issues with leaving, so I was sort of boxed in and had difficulties getting out. Either option is likely. My trip was very similar to yours, up to a point anyway. I went RB Marine - Kip - Largs - Troon - Loch Ryan and then across to NI, with a lot of bad weather, too and ended up being towed by a lifeboat as well, also due to an engine failure. I didn't get to film very much, but glad I can show people your videos now so they can see how bad it was :P -Dom (German sailor on Blubelle)

Seeing the water pipe Jubilee loose brought back some bad memories for me, first time I took my Hunter out into the Irish sea my mate noticed the bilge pumping water, when I looked in the cabin water was bellowing from the engine bay - the water pipe had blown off, had to lie in the water to reattach it - moral of the story, always double clip your water pipes

Nice video! I also cursed the split pin on my VP 2003 gear shifting cable, it's ridiculous where it's located...

What a story! Great videos. We bought our Storm in Dez 2020 also from MS&P in Rhu, she was on the dry with RB Marine. First sail to Kip Marine in Mai 21 and then towards Troon. But thats were the similarities end ;-). Looking at all your problems we seem to have been very luck so far. Wish you happy sailing - Storms are great boats.

You mentioned the big problem of overheating and the smoke incident. Did you ever find out the exact cause of the issue? Anything to do with the heat exchanger or was it juts the blockages due to the silicone gasket issue? Or was it the electrics? Would love to know the exact cause as I also have a Volvo Penta 2003 which has in the past given me some problems of overheating. Great videos - thank you.

That was nerve-racking, but it looks as though you enjoyed some nice sailing, sandwiched between various crises. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks!

Sorry you had to deal with so much chaos to start things off. Must have been really disappointing. Thanks for a really good (to watch) video!

What an absolute saga. How you managed to keep so calm when describing the attitude of the the engine's supplier (not to mention the other cowboys) is completely beyond me. You must have the patience of a saint. All the best from here on in!

Further to my comments in your Part 2, I find the level of incompetence, negligence and deceit that you've encountered to be absolutely staggering. You have been wronged for monetary gain and there should be inexpensive means available to you for full recompense. I hesitate to mention the loose raw water intake hose which, as you mention, could have been catastrophic. Credit to you for having such a stiff upper lip but I would still be considering every opportunity to discredit all parties who contributed to your pain otherwise they will continue to rip others off in similar fashion.

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Keep doing this,great content .

Worst engine VP ever made sadly ,pulled ours out a few years ago gave up on it. Hope you have better luck

It's not clear from your videos where you actually bought the boat or what company supposedly reconditioned the engine. I know if it was me got ripped off like that I would certainly be naming and shaming the engineering company to help prevent possible future unsuspecting customers getting ripped off. No difference in naming and shaming than reviewing products on websites etc. Can you at least tell us where the company is situated. Nice boat.

Good grief, id Aufur Daly sell you that thing? Seriously though, I feel for you. It could have turned out a lot worse but you're making the best of it. Wishing you good luck from here on.

Probably wont have time to edit for a week or two, but if there are any subject area's of interest I'd be pleased to receive iseas. However, I refuse to produce any video's about how to antifoul a boat 😂

By this stage I had paid not an inconsiderable amount for the engine installation to be checked professionally, which is why some of the basic shortcomings were such a surprise. A lesson learned! If something needs doing...

Taking a tow at 10 knots is probobly the most dangerouse part of youre journey .

Fair winds to you all ! I have enjoyed your trip very much. Even when the problems appear. As they always do. Hope to hear from you.

Love the video, music a bit loud.

Whats with the masks ???