35' flybridge. Starboard thrust brng & handrail. Part 6
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- I head back down to the boat again to remove the starboard thrust bearing so I can strip it down, clean it, and fit new seals and bearings.
I also remove the bimini from the flybridge so I can take the broken handrail off, bring it back to the workshop and weld it back into one piece.
Also, we have a look at some other random (yet, still related) things that I've recently purchased.
I like that you gave credit to the previous owner for what he was able to accomplish instead of criticizing to hard, we all have to work with what we have. We all know it but videos like this point out the dozens of small repairs that have to be made and not just the big ones which tend to be more interesting. As they say, slow and steady wins the race.
Thanks Geoffrey. I don't think anybody wins when you criticize other peoples work. Especially on a public forum! Besides, these are all things that are easy and economical to improve on. So, no need to make a fuss over it. Well, that's my two cents worth, anyway!!
No, Pete, you're pointing out things that need be rectified, just because you're on a budget, doesn't mean you do it wrong!
I was taughtb"do it once, do it right"
I'm following you because I am inconfident in my abilities... and so far all you say, aligns with my ideas... good on ya!
Thanks Ian! I appreciate the support!! :-)
😅I can hardly wait till you are able to repair the trailer and bring it home. Your approach to getting the major systems back into good repair and ready to go back in service is remarkable. At the rate you are progressing it will be no time till you will need to put it into the water for a shake down run to proof test all the mechanical systems are good to go. Keep banging out videos and we will keep on watching. I admire your attitude toward the previous owners work as not everyone has your skill set or equipment to do these jobs up to what you can accomplish. The reels will make an interesting video so no matter how you move from job to job on this rebuild I will enjoy all of your videos.
Thanks Doug! I'm very happy to hear that you're enjoying these vid's!! A few weeks ago I looked into the logistics of getting her home to work on and found that it's just too difficult. The boat is too high and too wide. Also, the trailer has no brakes and looks like it may break in half if I hit a good bump. For the short term, I'm going to 'patch up' the trailer that's under it while I build something new. I'll try to address this in the next video. Thanks for watching.
Hello Pete. Crazy American here. I can’t help but notice “as I’m not familiar with your currency” seems things are a bit more expensive there down under. Love watching your rebuilds. Keep it up, can’t wait to see you splash her for the first time.
Yeah, I've also noticed that things in the States are generally a lot cheaper than here. But I think your dollar is worth a lot more, so it kinda evens out a bit?? I was a bit nervous about leaving that 'crazy Americans' comment in. But thankfully, it was received in the light hearted way it was intended. Thank you for your comment!! :-)
Good video Pete . Thanks for taking us along on this journey . Interesting things on boats, never hurts to see something new . 🌵
Thanks Scott. I hope you're enjoying it. Sorry for not replying to your text last week. Can I give you a call this Sunday? Cheers!
Great video as usual mate. Certainly getting there with the driveline components. All looks great
Cheers Steve! It's all coming together, slowly but surely.
It's work in progress don't rush it mate enjoy the ride take your time no one can predict the weather but like always mate a nother great video not long enough cheers mate 👍 😀
Thanks for watching, Pete! I'm definitely enjoying the journey!!
Hi Pete
I’m a new supporter, I joined when I saw your boat. I think you’ve picked up the boat watchers .
I like the way you go about things. I love my 6mtr Whittley. I live on the mid north coast of NSW and back onto the Myall lakes. I have just retired from building. I spend a lot of time camping on the boat .
Thanks for the content.
Stay well.
Graham
Another informative video Pete. Enjoy following your progress. Keep going. Cheers
Thanks for watching mate!
Cheers mate
Looks like the wet season has set in nicely
I’m in Darwin and it’s been a shit wet so far
Great video looking forward to the next one ❤
Thanks Tony! It's the first bit of (real) rain we've had this season. Dunno what the media is like in Darwin, but I'm sick of hearing the word "inundated"!!!
Give those reels the love they need.
Will do!! :-)
G'day Pete, the humidity and the sweat, NQ really coping a soaking, hope you and your family stay safe, looking forward to see both the reels serviced, maybe it can be done inside under the Air Con, cheers Pete
Thanks for the well wishes, mate! Fingers crossed for some sunshine soon! I've just ordered some special 'reel grease' for the service, but the roads are cut so it may be a while.
Fantastic channel excellent content big shout out from central Scotland
Hi Mr Wallbrick! Wow, you're a long way away!!! Welcome aboard! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Thank you.
@pete-mate3524 i wouldn't miss your channel for anything keep up the good work 👍
Great stuff mate. Doing what u can when u can.
Thanks! I'm glad you're liking the progress!
It's a long process, pete, working on a boat, try not to do too much at once, I've had my project boat for two years its all about keeping cost down by do all the work yourself hang in there pete
G,day Pete. Love ya welding boots 😂 Yup just plug away Fella. I have a 24ft Launch Twin Outboard with Twin 70hp 1976 versions which are immaculate.😅 Resto slowed down due illness but still plugging away. 😂 Keep at it.😅😂❤
Ha ha! You're not the first one to mention my safety boots!!
Thanks for the encouragement, it's easy to get overwhelmed sometimes! Gotta take it one step at a time.
New subscriber here . Yeah the rain is there, my brother lives in Ingham,
Thanks for subscribing, glad you're here! And here's to wishing good things for your brother! I really feel for those guys at the moment!
What a score with the Ocean city and the 10/0 Senator. Ive got both and the 10/0 is a great reel. Can fit bigger handles to the 10/0. Can swap to Carbontex drag washers too. Hard to find 10/0's now. I always snap them the 12/0, 14/0's up too. Just need the 16/0 to pop up now.
Hey mate I don’t know if I’m on the right track or not but I know with fluid filled pressure gauges they use glycerin in them for the fluid, have no idea if you’re brass compass would probably use the same fluid you probably already know this but just wanted to put it out there keep up the videos mate loving them 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much Bradley! Yes, that's the stuff I was trying to think of. If I can find some 'thin' enough, I reckon that's what I'll use.
Starting to come together Pete , Slow as she goes mate 😅
Thank you, Jane!!
Well, at least the rain and damp keeps the dust down for painting...
Humidity is a killer for painting unless the paint is water emolusion.
Very true, but I did the painting before the rain came.
maybe line tha awning area with ally and extend pete / glycerin for the compass?
Thanks for the suggestion. I was also thinking about some ally sheet (I have some in my yard). We'll see what happens.
8am Sunday morning time for a pete mate video
Hope you enjoyed it!
Like & Subscribe everybody lets get Pete some Aircon
Here here!!! Air con would be awesome!!! Ha ha! Thanks Ricky
Mate , fix the bloody trailer and get the bastard home !! that should priority 101 , lol
Hi Nigel, sorry mate, she's not coming home. It's too tall and too wide to go down the road. And even if I got it here, it wouldn't fit down the side of my house. The boat yard is only about 10 minutes drive away. That's why I'm ferrying everything to and from in the car. It's a bit more messing about, but still do-able.
I wish I could master the click your fingers job done trick, lol, but I would need skin graphs on my fingers within hours.
Ha ha!! It's only worked for me once before! I don't want to push my luck!!
Hey Pete how come its green not blue when you look overboard
Yes, It's a problem I'm trying to remedy!! Ha ha!!
I'm enjoying the progression of completed jobs Pete. Great to tag along with you.
Can you give me the name of your safety flip flops? I want to invest in a pair goodon yer m8
They're called 'Australian Safety Boots'. Most workwear shops have them!! Ha ha!!
Pete mate, perhaps buy other gearbox parts from that gearbox guy while you can, at least then you have spare parts to to hand.
Yeah, I know that's the right answer. But to make sure it's the right part, I have to strip the Portside box back down again. Decisions, decisions???
@@pete-mate3524 Maybe if you can get a good deal (depending if the seller is keen to do that) just buy as much stuff as your budget allows, you know at least one gear needs replaced so maybe base it off of that?.
ok
Thanks!
Can’t you take the boat to your place
I did look into that when I first got her. Basically, she's too big. Too tall and too wide. Not sure the trailer would make it, either.
Great job Mate. You loosing some weight? Do some walking, get healthy brother.