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SV Firefly
Приєднався 25 лис 2015
A while back a good friend convinced me that sailing was not only affordable but was the most incredible adventure hobby out there. Almost immediately after that SV Breezy, a 1978 25' (7.5m) Tanzer was bought. Knowing virtually nothing about sailing with the help of a couple books, some pointers from our friends, Breezy shoved off into Lake Huron. Every weekend until freeze up was spent zipping around the North Shore feeling like an explorer finding far off islands (lol).
2018 update: Welcome our Mirage 33 named Firefly!
2018 update: Welcome our Mirage 33 named Firefly!
2021 - 2024+ Hyundai Elantra Oil Life Warning Light Reset
If you own one of these cars and do your own oil changes I'm betting you've lost your mind over this oil change due reminder warning. There TWO places to reset it, why hyundai decided to do it this way we may never know, but this video will show where to reset it from properly.
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5th Gen 2019 Ram 1500 Shark Fin Roof Antenna Leak Fix
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Finding your back seats soaking wet? There's a good chance it's your sharkfin antenna seal. This very raw barely edited video is here to show you how to safely drop the headliner to access the antenna bolt. I couldn't find these instructions anywhere on the internet so I figured I'd do it.
A Hundred Years of Great Duck
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The lighthouse at Great Duck Island turned 100 and we're off to give her a birthday gift. This is also the inaugural trip for Firefly, the 1982 33' Mirage sloop. Along the way we stop by the Burnt Harbour shipwreck, get nailed by a storm with a tornado watch, run into autopilot issues, run into diesel issues, find a rainbow, enjoy a campfire, you know, the usual stuff. Shot on Lake Huron and he...
Bruce Bay Marina Haulout 2018
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Each year all the sailboat owners get together and hire a crane to haul out for the winter. Here's a time lapse of the event, until of course SV Firefly started blocking the view. It was a bit scary but was well run by a very knowledgeable guy at the marina, thanks Dean!
First Time Un-Stepping a Mast With a Gin Pole
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This is a time lapse of the first time we un-stepped Firefly's mast, and also our first time using the local Gin Pole. It was only slightly scary but went off without a hitch. Next up is crane out Sept 28th.
Clips from the 2017 sailing season on the North Channel of Lake Huron
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Nothing fancy just some clips put together from this last sailing season. MUCH more to come for 2018!
A boat tour of Breezy in 3mins or less
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Some footage I forgot about showing a quick tour of Breezy for those who haven't had a chance to hop on board yet.
The ST-2000 doing its thing
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Testing out the new raymarine st-2000 on our Tanzer 7.5. So far so good! This will come in handy for the long trips this summer.
Great Duck Island: The Return
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We return to Great Duck Island on our 25ft Tanzer sailboat. This time we explore the island and lighthouse ghost town. A new record was set getting there, last year it took 2 days to make it, this year we arrived from Bruce Mines to Desert Point in 13 hours! Music Credits from the UA-cam Audio Library Shipwreck and hiking scenes: Feels Good 2 B by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Common...
Day sail to Thessalon Island from Bruce Bay
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This was more of a test for the new GoPro video editing software. We put together a few clips from a day sail last weekend with a friend. So far the GoPro software is good considering it's free with the camera but leaves something to be desired with text titles.
The Duck Islands
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The first "long distance" voyage on SV Breezy in 2015. 149nm trip to Great Duck Island to do some shipwreck diving. That was one way to learn how to sail!
Hi there, nice video, thank you! So what glue sealant do you think would be the best for this job ?
4:13 i can imagine being able to get the bolt out but how the hell would you get it back in through the brake light?
ha, so the air bag location marker actually marks where bolts are. i dont need this video yet but im afraid im might so thank you for making it.
just pull out third brake and do it from there
This helped, thanks!
Your back window frame is cracked
I would have simply applied a coat of clear Silicone around the base of the shark fin style antenna.
That may work in some areas but not ideal on the roof. The issue is the antenna base is not flexible (hard plastic) but the roof metal is. So when snow loads are on it or big temperature changes occur there will be movement there and would separate an external silicone seal. It would most likely also look worse. But hey up to you, this is just my suggestion.
My back widow was leaking, not the antenna or the break light. $1800 RF Hub module fix from ram design flaws. I fixed the leak as they wanted another $1200 to replace rear window frame which they farmout to safelite. Problem is, they replace with same failed product. I did a video on my fix with permatex windshield even flow silicone.
Video link?
I did both and it keeps coming back
I also in my 2024 Elantra and the weird thing is that it's only 1,500 miles is supposed to be at 5,000.
"Next step: is drop your t20". Hilarious dude!
Easiest way to fix that is to sell the ram
trade one problem for another. every single new vehicle is shit so pick the one you like the most.
😂😂😂😂
Why not just clear rtv around the outside of the shark fin? Would look nice and clean and you wouldn’t have to go thru all this.
Thanks for the info ! Could you also put a small bead of clear caulking around the shark fin ?
You could try that but the metal roof and black plastic of the fin expand and contract at much different rates in hot and cold and I imagine it would break the seal on the outside.
@@svfirefly7424 Yep, just trying to be lazy lol , guess it's the other method now
Great video. Thank you for the trip down memory lane, especially the Enchanted Forest Grampa Joes Signs. I have fond memories of the lighthouse and summers spent there..
Thank you very much for this walk-through. The dealership said it would have cost over $800 to fix because I was 1k miles over the warranty.
I think FCA is reimbursing for these repairs now.
We weren't far off. My Hummingbird actually shows an Icon for a shipwreck. Your coordinates brought me right to it. We will have to venture back there again. Y Thanks again!
Hey Guys, great video! Was the shipwreck just off the main Great Duck Island? Any coordinates?
It sure is, on the eastern side, easy to access in less than 20ft of water: 45.6477170, -82.9342333 Visible on Google Earth sat view.
@@svfirefly7424 thanks we were the today and didn't spot it but I think we were in the right area. Maybe we see it next time, Thank you for the info cheers!
It’s always the 3rd brake light
well in his case it was the fucking antena. im confused with your comment? are you saying hes wrong?🤣
99.9999% of the time it’s the third brake light that’s leaking because of the crappy factory seal that flattens out and is no good after a year or 2.
Will butyl tape permanently seal it down? Or would I be able to get it back off latter if need be?
Butyl stays "gummy" just about forever so I'm sure it would be easily removed. I've removed boat parts that were assembled with butyl well over 40 years prior and they were able to be disassembled without issue.
You have a 2019, did you ask the dealership to fix it under warranty?
You would think they would have a cover in the headliner to get to the antenna screws.
that would be ugly. rams are nothing but the finest automobiles made. impeccable attention to detail and fit and finish. but seriously, with as many problems as i have had with the truck its it put together with surprising thought, its still my favorite truck i have ever owned and i have only had one non truck in my life.
What's the height of the actual antenna itself? 3 inches? 4 inches?
Thanks for the walkthru it was very helpful. A Tip I came across that may help you if you have to go in again or anyone else that needs to fix this, once the headliner is dropped if you have the rear window that opens reconnect the battery andopen it. Do the antenna removal/replacent from the bed thru the window. By doing this I also did not have to remove the light fixture.
I found it. It’s Mercy on My Soul by Everlast. In case someone else was wondering.
What song is that? I can’t find it on google.
I would have considered a hole saw, and cut a hole in the headliner, and then plugged it with a nylon plug. Good work, though. Hope it stays dry for ya'!
Great video. Great boat. Great trip. Great island but sadly, no ducks.
Did that fix it?
Yep antenna leak all fixed up!
Was he drunk or am i drunk🥳🤣🤦🏻♂️
Glad to come across this video. My 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn is leaking as well. Going to try this fix this weekend. If not, I hate to have to trade it in.....🙁
@@crit8262 why not take it to the dealer to get it fixed? is it out of warranty?
@@svfirefly7424 this comment should be pinned at the top.
Cool shipwreck!
Thanks Arc. I enjoy your bay hen and kayak videos!
Neat process
Thanks for the tour video. Want to get into sailing and going to look at a Tanzer 7.5 soon. Didn't realize the port settee pulled out into a double berth.
Xeno Gaius sure does, although I don't know if this was stock or if someone added it later. I can take pictures if you need. Basically under the cushion it's sitting on a sheet of plywood with the teak trim screwed into it for show. You pull that out like a big drawer and the back cushion falls down flat to become part of the mattress and then there are 2 wooden legs that plug in to the bottom to support it.
Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it
thanks Jack :)
Good stuff, nice sail!
thanks!
Nice synchronized crew!!
...sometimes!
Great video make more soon
great day for sailing nice clear video