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Adventures of the Lost Pearl
Приєднався 9 жов 2006
Follow along on my adventures as I embark on a new phase of my life, sailing, traveling, and photographing the world.
Відео
Sailing from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, the gateway to the Sea of Cortez Ep. 17
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Finally a sailing video! After 11 months of prep and delays, Lost Pearl is ready to head south for the Sea of Cortez (Gulfo de California). In this episode Gretchen & Tim crew with me down the pacific side of the Baja to Cabo San Lucas. They have their own UA-cam channel as well as website gntsailing.com/ ua-cam.com/channels/EGx_nx_wj4pGU25sfGIGzQ.html And here's a link to their episodes of sai...
Final days of prep! C-Head and new stove. Ep16
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Finally... after almost a year since purchase, Lost Pearl is close to ready for departure. Composting toilet (C-Head) and secondary fridge installation are just part of the many projects that I'm trying to complete. Then it's time to head to the Sea of Cortez!
Episode 15 - A trip off the boat
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In this episode I take a trip back to Canada as well as to Europe to assist on a photo safari. There are scenes from Tuscany and Rome as well. In the video there is some motorcycle footage from a different video. The video can be seen here: ua-cam.com/video/0tsS0ymQ7V0/v-deo.html KS Fine Arts is the organizer of the photo tours I assist on. Definitely check out their website here: www.ksfineart...
Ocean Sailing near San Diego, California
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After many months of work, I've finally been able to take Lost Pearl out for a sail on the ocean. This is a rather short episode with some scenes from that sail and a brief introduction. Enjoy!
Installing an engine on a sailboat, solo Pt. 2
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This is part two of my re-powering a Hardin 45 sailboat. On part one I was able to get the engine mounted on the transmission and some of the marine parts installed. Now I have the final parts on hand and time to get her running!
Installing a Sailboat Engine Solo Ep. 12
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Lost Pearl’s new engine finally arrived and in this episode I set about getting it installed. There are a bunch of hiccups that prevent me from getting it fully installed into the engine bay at the boatyard so I have to do the final mounting to the transmission myself on a rock and roll mooring ball. Thanks to GnT Sailing for the additional footage.
Fuel polishing and custom light fixtures. EP 11
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In this episode I tackle going through the old fuel on the boat by “polishing”it. I also create a couple of new light fixtures to make use of some spare lights that I had and solve an area that had poor lighting.
Boat tour of my Hardin 45 ketch sailboat
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Boat tour of my Hardin 45 ketch sailboat
Ep8 Boarding Ladder and Etched glass
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Ep8 Boarding Ladder and Etched glass
Engine removal and bilge pump improvements
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Engine removal and bilge pump improvements
Episode 5! Adding a Sarca Ex-cel anchor and reinstalling the Lighthouse 1501 windlass.
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Episode 5! Adding a Sarca Ex-cel anchor and reinstalling the Lighthouse 1501 windlass.
Solar and Lithium upgrades Episode 4
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Solar and Lithium upgrades Episode 4
Pancakes and lifelines... and of course, engine work.
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Pancakes and lifelines... and of course, engine work.
Part two of our sailing trip from New York to Florida
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Part two of our sailing trip from New York to Florida
Sailing from New York to Florida Pt. 1
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Sailing from New York to Florida Pt. 1
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That's awesome, and some great recording angles ⛵🤩 Love your boat 🏴☠️⚓🌍🦜
@@ViajerosPorMaryTierra thank you and thanks for watching!
Beautiful Camera work along with the music choice. What kind of drone are you using for those shots off the bow? That self tacking Stay sail is nice as well. It looks like you are set up for some adventure!
@@SailorEricP thanks! No drones were harmed in the making of this video, lol. I use a 360° camera on a 3m long pole. I lash the pole to the bow pulpit as just a clamp isn’t strong enough to prevent the pole from drooping. Definitely off on an adventure, since that video I’ve sailed 3 years in Mexico and am currently in El Salvador en route to the Panama Canal
Also not sure but we met at this mooring. I collided with your boat on dingy at night. I had Jeanneau -Sabai back there. Do you remember?
@@captainrus4780 were you beside me in the mooring field and had the the little paddle wheeler rental company?
@@OnnoKok correct.
@@captainrus4780 oh cool!! That’s awesome, I certainly remember you.
Hello. Just run on your video. I'm also in San Diego and have the same Isuzu C240. And looking for a replacement. Where do you get your engine from?
@@captainrus4780 hello and good morning from El Salvador! I purchased the new C240 from a distributor just south of LA. I’ll see if I can find the contact info.
@@OnnoKok what was the price tag?
@@captainrus4780 it was $8250, with a credit for returning the old core.
@@captainrus4780 I can message Jose and see if he is still selling them, if you’d like.
@@OnnoKok I would appreciate it. I'm trying to make a decision between Beta or go with Isuzu. But after watching your videos I learned it's not exactly a replacement and it makes me think. I got a quote from Beta 60(56hp) -$19000
So can I mounted my old WV Golf 3TDI engine in to my seilboat?
@@CenturionPrimipilus it’s certainly possible I suppose. Modern car engines have a lot more electronic sensors and controls etc. that might not be best suited to the marine environment. Also you would have to deal with all the aspects of making it a marine engine, raw water cooling system, freshwater coolant system, exhaust and intake manifolds, mating to the transmission etc. It would probably cost more than just buying a used marine engine.
@@OnnoKok Regarding the power and speed, wouldn't it be higher, or do the boats actually have a design maximum speed?!
@@CenturionPrimipilus yes, at least displacement boats do. It’s known as hull speed. It’s the most efficient speed in which a given hull length can travel through the water. For Lost Pearl that’s about 7.5 knots. The prop also plays a large role in that as well and needs to be mated accordingly to the engine so as to not over task it or conversely, be to slow through the water. What sailboat do you have that needs a new engine?
@@OnnoKok Beneteau First 29
@@CenturionPrimipilus well I believe that boat normally only has a 9 hp Yanmar. It’s a sailboat not a speedboat. A vw tdi would be way over powered for that size of boat.
I have an 82 Hardin that I bought in SD a couple of years ago. I’m currently reinstalling the Lehman 80Hp so I appreciate your videos. Funny because I had similar experiences with both the tow boat Tony, and Kohler Craft (may be different spelling). Anyway look forward to seeing you out there, I’m leaving LA for Central America, and then west to French Polynesia next February hopefully. Cheers, cool videos. Thx
@@kevnieli That’s awesome! So glad to hear you’re getting out there. I’m currently in El Salvador and heading towards Panama in November. Are you in the Hardin Facebook group? Lots of good resources there too. Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it.
Amazing ONNO!!
Thanks!!
I hope you're still enjoying your hardin. Looking to do some big upgrades for ours and your videos give great insight. Safe travels onno.
@@Deft1s hey, thank you so much! Yes , I’m still really enjoying living on the boat and continue to make improvements. More videos to come as I’m editing my adventures in the Sea of Cortez. Are you part of the Hardin 45 Facebook group? Lots of good resources there. Ps, I like your avatar pic, looks familiar, lol.
@OnnoKok looking forward to the new videos. I was a part of your Facebook group, but I just can't do Facebook anymore. We're getting rid of our wood shoes this week. Be safe out there brother! Avatar Pic is best photo on the web of our boat and she is gorgeous sailing. Thank you for sharing.
@@Deft1s totally understand the FB thing. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask
Love the Okanagan sweat-shirt!
Gotta represent!!
just truly enjoyed these two videos!!!
Glad you like them!
An alternative to original style boat motors is an air cooled Chinese diesel. You save a lot of weight and money. Reliability is so much better without salt water cooling. I have the smallest 168F diesel, and it is superior for keeping the battery charged and small output to an existing prop. There are a variety of larger sizes too, but I encourage boaters to shrink horsepower. Tips: Mount it on a thick aluminum plate. Avoid lowest idle and zooming over 2000 RPM. Watch oil consumption during break in as it will be very high. My 20 MM shaft wants an inch adapter to fit a seven inch pulley and a drive coupler.
I haven’t heard of these Chinese diesels you speak of. Air cooling would be tricky as there is no easy way to vent the heat on my boat. Interesting concept though
@@OnnoKok Sichuan Sifa MB168F. It has top quality castings, steel gears, and meticulous measurements. Air cooling? Dry hot air. Open the front hatch. Open the companionway. Run a fan. A small price to pay, to satisfy the gods of reliability and lightness.
You guys stopped more times than the miles you sailed.
😆 We had the dog aboard and Rob wanted to avoid too many overnights. There were also weather window issues with a hurricane off towards Bermuda.
Very interesting !
Thank you for watching. It was certainly a great experience for me as I’d never travelled to that part of the US before.
You've done a lot of good work on your boat. Spent more than you wanted but, that's how boats are. Just curious; without hauling her out, do you know the actual condition of the bottom, the cutless bearing and the propeller ? Seems like you may be setting yourself up by not looking at those now prior to your departure. Sorry if this sounds negative; just being realistic especially since the previous owner was not necessarily transparent with you about the engine. Safe travels.....
Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting, nice to know someone does watch these. lol. After sailing down the baja and cruising for a month I did do a haul out in Mazatlàn. I had new bottom paint done and checked things over. The cutlass was replaced a year later during a haul out for hurricane season.
how did you attached it on the hull? would like to see how you did that?
Good day and thanks for watching. The ladder is attached to the hull via steel bars that hook onto the genoa track. So I can use it on either side of the boat in multiple locations. I have a security line attached as well as sometimes the dinghy can come up underneath and pop it off the track. Cheers!
brain cancer is the worse, R.I.P
Yes, cancer is horrible. 😢
ha...! I'm Learning So Much Terminology. Dropping Anchor, Means Into the Water. Weighing Anchor, Means Pulling Up the Anchor, Getting Ready to Sail. Four Sails...!! This Guy is Going to Be All Over the Planet...!!
I do love flying all four, it’s just a pretty site. Aiming to go from the Sea of Cortez through the Panama Canal before next hurricane season, so maybe I just might. Thanks for watching!!
@@OnnoKok Panama Canal is Like Three Grand($3,000 USD)...Save Your Pennies...!!!
Captain does a great job editing.
Thanks!!
Nicely done! Nice cinematic transitions! Enjoyed!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I hope you upload more
Hello, & thank you. Once I started cruising I found I was so busy enjoying it all that I didn’t film as much nor want to sit behind a computer for editing. Knowing that people would still like to watch is encouraging.
hahahahahaha...You Swam Ashore...! ha..! That Was Your Initiation!! ha..! You're Going to be Great!
Hahaha…. It was quite the initiation alright! I did have to swim after my dinghy a while back as it got away from me while I was on shore. The wind was taking it out to sea, but fortunately I was able to run around the curved beach to get ahead of it and then swam out. At least the water was much warmer, lol.
Hang in There...!! The Tears, I Wasn't Ready for That. You're Going to LOVE Living at Sea. The Best Advice I Can Give is, To Learn About Your Entire Boat Systems. Learn Everything. Wiring, Electronics, How to Fiberglass, and That Engine You Bought. Yes, I Watched That Engine Install Two Videos. I Hope Everything Goes Well! You'll Be Fine! I'm Curious How You Handle the Mizzen Sail. Not Many Boats Have a Mizzen Sail, and Once You Get to Know It, You'll Be a Great Sailor!! Retired From Cosco. That's Really Cool.
Thanks for watching! It’s been a few years since buying the boat and I’ve put over 5000 nautical miles under the keel. Love the mizzen sail and the ketch rig in general. I fly all four sails often and the mizzen really helps balance the boat. Not sure if you’ve seen it already, but here’s a link to a short video where I raise the sails. The first one up is the mizzen. ua-cam.com/video/J662Mtm9A-g/v-deo.html
So, You're a New Sailor, or New Boat? I'll Have to Review Your Channel. Congrats on the Success of the New Engine, and Quick Thinking With the Power Wire, Coming Free From the Engine.
Thank you. The boat is new and I’m new to big boat sailing. I was a sailing instructor in my late teen years, but on small boats. I didn’t do any sailing however for over 30 years.
Nice looking boat. The boarding ladder looks great especially after you varnished it. We are looking for a boarding ladder like that. Where did you purchase it from?
Thanks for watching! The place where I got it from is called Cruising Concepts. They make custom cockpit tables and such.
Good to see you uploading sailing videos again.
Thank you for watching. Yes, I should get back into editing, it’s been quite a while since I’ve done a full episode. Perhaps a recap video of the last two years and then continue on.
Thanks. Will you be making more videos?
Hello and thank you for the comment. I possible will continue, just that cruising life is so grand I didn’t spend the time to do all the editing. I do miss documenting the journey though.
Hi! I'm curious as to your decision making to not add a swivel attachment to the anchor. It seems a very popular thing to do. Thanks for responding! Love the channel as I'm a single hander as well and have had to come up with inventive ways to get work done.
Hola! Thanks for watching! The swivel does have some convenience as it can help prevent the chain from twisting up. It just seemed like another failure point to me and the flip link does a good job of orienting the anchor over the bow roller. In an anchorage with lots of tidal reversals or such, the chain can get rather twisted over time. Once in a while I do untwist it if need be.
@@OnnoKok Hi and thank you for your reply! I’ve heard from some sailors the same thing about swivel hooks inducing a twist into a chain as well. In the end there’s a lot of factors that will come in to play and you just have to keep an eye the the chain regardless and be proactive on keeping the chain in good order. Cheers!
Also in 3 cabin version
Enjoyed watching,what was your friends UA-cam channel G and T ??I watched 3 trying to hear it properly 😮
Yes! GnT Sailing. ua-cam.com/video/sA1V2hQav1A/v-deo.html
hey man I hay a choey lee 41 in rock and roll harbor and I'm i the exact same situation. I need to repower and I'm trying to navigate how and where etc. I would love to buy you a beer and pick you brain. or a decaf mocha latte or whatever. awesome video. arrrgh.
Oh man, I’m so sorry that I missed this comment. I’m no longer in San Diego. Did you still need assistance?
Weird someone from NY going to florida.
We’re both from Canada. My buddy bought the boat there. He’s now been in the Bahamas and Caribbean the last two years.
@Adventures of the Lost Pearl great adventure. Glad he is out living it up.
Nice video! I was curious to know how you did everything with the new engine. Thanks for sharing!
What time of year did you guys do the trip? Great passages.
Hi! Sorry for such a long time to reply. We started in mid September and we’re down in Florida in late October
Beautiful,keep it up,love from India
Thank you!!
In what month was this big adventure? Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching! We headed out from San Diego on October 28th. It took about 10-11 days to get down to Cabo San Lucas
Lost Pearl, Such an incredible journey!!! Cumberland Island was spectacular!!! Sorry about your SIL. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! Appreciate your condolences 😢
Beauty, whats the make of the motor?
Hola! It’s an Isuzu C240 engine
arrrrrr
To Err is human… to Arrrr is Pirate! 🏴☠️
Nice ladder. Is that custom made or can it be ordered? And where?
Hi! Yes, it was a custom ladder, though I don’t recall the name of the outfit. Possibly Cruising Concepts, but it was ordered and took about 6 weeks.
How much did the new motor cost you ? Nice access and a nice engine
Thanks for watching! The new engine cost $8,250 and came straight from the factory. Was built only a month before I ordered it.
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⛵️🌊 You made it! So Exciting! 🌞
Thank you! Sure felt great!
Wwas kind of wondering what exactly was the cause of air entering the fuel lines
Good day and thanks for watching. It turned out to be a faulty sending unit that was connected to the high pressure fuel pump. Fuel was leaking passed the threads. He only has access to the engine from one side and it was difficult to diagnose. I used my 360° camera to video the opposite side of the engine to find the problem.
Seems ashamed that you can not take advantage of what many diesels can do in that once running they need no electricity whatsoever, so if your battery explodes you can keep driving till you run out of fuel.
Yes, the old engine would’ve been like that. Though if the engine is running, as long as the alternator is functioning, there should be no reason for a battery connection
I love your videos. Keep them coming. If you’re already using heavy fishing line and breaking off, you might have to use a wire leader to stop sharp teeth from biting through. So good to see you enjoying your wonderful investment. Take care buddy
Hey Jerry! It was the fishing gear that was left in the boat so it was kind of a crap shoot. When we were in Cabo we went to a tackle shop and she set me up. Did a service on the reel, loaded it up with new and stronger line and then selected a few appropriate lures and made leaders for them all. I’ve since added a bit more kit and am slowly learning. If you watch GnT sailing’s version of the trip there is a scene in part two of us in the tackle shop.
It was cool to see what Isla Cedros looks like! We went to Turtle Bay instead.
Taps! Miss that life. Thanks for the video! Good luck in Mexico.
Thank you! The next video will actually be about sailing and not boatwork, 😆
@@onnokok922 I enjoy watching the entire process but looking forward to it. What’s your longest passage so far?
@@Deft1s nonstop? Probably 2 or 3 overnights when I’ve crossed the Sea of Cortez three times or when sailing from Cedros to Mag Bay. My longest off shore passage is coming up in a couple of weeks on a different Hardin, probably 10-14 days off shore.