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If you are serious about learning french then find a French radio station or a news feed from Paris and let it run in the background as much as you can stand. After you learn the first 100 or so words in your course you will start to follow the gist of the dialogue and will also pick up "stock phrases" that native speakers sort of run together. Trust me it really helps.
Bill whatever you do make sure that big blue sail of yours is in good shape and ready to go! I just watched Delos’ last video and it really seems to irk Brian that when the wind lets up you come blasting by with that sail! Lol😂
@@CalicoSkiesSailing For sure! I still think my all time favorite UA-cam videos are from the time all you guys were trapped in the Ragged Islands by Covid. I almost felt like I was there with you at the TTYC. Good times and some much needed escapism from the lockdown. Best of wishes to you and Grace.
Hi guys! I know that a lot of people have offered advice on winch cleaning….here’s mine, based on 40 years as a Mechanical Engineer of which 13 was spent as liveaboard permanent crew/engineer on superyachts of various types and sizes. Strip winches in the afternoon and put everything in one or more tubs/buckets. Fill with enough diesel to cover the greasy bits and slop a bit over everything with a paintbrush. Put in a safe corner where nothing will get knocked over. Go to the bar, have tapas and a few cold ones. Go back to boat and chill/sleep. Next morning have bacon and eggs, take second mug of tea/coffee outside and retrieve tubs/buckets full of winch bits, finish drink before proceeding further because coffee plus diesel sucks. Use stiff washing up brush to clean grease off parts in tub, most of it will pretty much fall off. Use wood kebab stick or similar to shift any really hard scabby grease traces from between gear teeth. Anything like gears that have rust on them, hit with a wire brush. Hit spindles with green Scotchbrite if there’s any brown lacquering of broken down grease left. (Use green kitchen scouring pad if you can’t get proper Scotchbrite pads.) Finally, rinse everything off with either a little petrol or brake cleaner/degreaser spray into diesel tub and put clean parts on clean paper towel in a tray. Decant filthy diesel and rinse solvent into empty engine oil container, seal it immediately and put in safe corner. Reassemble winches with fresh lube. Feel a warm glow of satisfaction. It is now lunchtime so head ashore, drop off oil container full of diesel/horrible gunk in appropriate place, head to bar, have tapas and a few cold ones…. I rest my case. 😁 Cheers, R.
*** Did you spend your apprenticeship getting yelled at " DID YOU READ THE MANUEL???" ... AWESOME You should redo your post "Special island hopping mechanical service procedures and instructions for winches" (bring me a beer) REALLY AWESOME POST! I had to read and re appreciate twice 😁😁
@@shopwookieI can neither confirm nor deny any details of my rise to the heady heights of being the grumpy old Engineer that I became, one that Skippers and owners either loved and respected for his skills and judgment, or found intractable and unwilling to remain aboard for long. Suffice to say that my mentors were wise old birds and instructed me well, especially in the two alternative ways of proceeding through life afloat, the more efficient one being preferable when the job list is extensive and tapas plus cold ones are available nearby. 😎👍🍻
Have you considered an inexpensive ultrasonic parts bath? You could put winch parts and engine parts in it with solvents or cleansers and it would do 95% of the work for you.
gasoline in a bucket with a brush cleans grease off with ease or kerosene just the disposal of liquid is a little tricky. Teflon grease is good but expensive
I have used no fume Easy Off oven cleaner on squirrel cages and gears very successfully….. spray them real good and let them set for 30 minutes and spray clean with water 😊
Looking good you guys. Unfortunate about the rain, but fortunate as it showed you what needed fixing leak wise. Grace great job on the winches. Time consuming aren't they. Well hopefully you get out of the marina onto your next destination ASAP. Looking forward to next video
in a perfect world having all the parts cleaned with mineral spirits in an ultrasonic cleaner. If a local machine shop has one that would be worth the extra cost. Not really applicable to you now but if you are doing this in a marina in the USA or Canada, highly recommend.
Very satisfying to get things like that all cleaned up and well greased again, speaking from experience from my own projects here. I find it funny how satisfying it is to watch things like that on your channel:) Always a pleasure to see you both. I get the feeling from your channel that you would be great people to hang out with. Always look forward to your next posting. Good luck and great sailing to you both:)
Next time you have to clean dirty greasy parts up get a can or two of either , spray starting fluid , it cleans that stuff up almost instantly . It works a hundred times faster than the degreaser that you are using ..It will also remove any grease or oil that you get on your clothes .
Grace, we where wondering how your hormone therapy was going, don't let the Brain Fog get to you, my wife has experienced Fog for years and she gets so depressed over the condition. Best on your transit, looks like everything is coming together. Can't wait for the provisioning episode! Enjoy.
And sometimes the work never seems to be done! All this stuff being done now will give you a better shot to enjoying French Polynesia! Leaving time is getting closer!
FYI .......... There is an EP-2 grease called L-427 by Kendall. It's the blue grease that is rated high temp and pressure. Is it overkill ??? YUP......... BUT it's the best on the market anything that requires greasing. Has a lower chance of gumming up and helps dispel water. It was widely used in the steel mill I worked and the mtn peeps swore by it. Just hope it's available down there .............. enjoy
DANGER--Awww crap Bill you put regular 5w-30 motor oil in your compressor. I have a similar compressor the Yong Heng on my Catalina 30. The thing is that oil will make you sick or k-ill ya. I didn't get a good look at the bottle, but unless you buy food grade synthetic compressor oil regular motor oil will not work it contaminates the air. I buy Lube-V. Please don't bite it from bad compressor oil, I enjoy your channel and met you in Annapolis at the boat show so I feel a personal connection and desire for you folks to make it in life.
Great timing on your video. I just bought the Lewmar maintenance kit and, thanks to you, I have a much better idea how to maintain my winches. (1999 Tartan 3500). Thanks for the lesson and sharing your projects with another boat owner. I always look forward to your videos!
@6:17 On wheel bearings, we absolutely pack them full of grease. I don't see much of any on the winch bearings at this point. What's right for boat winches?
With these running a few weeks or months behind, you must be nearly ready to be on your way, if you haven't already left the dock... I get more excited for you every week! Really looking forward to the passage, bit intrigued to see who might come along as crew.
Might be easier if you pick up a girl like Grace that wants to sail that can speak the lingo If you try to speek French, might get in trouble. Just looking out for Grace. Have fun I hope your not too late for weather conditions. We'll see. Looking good!
@4:25 In trying to decide all of the tools I want to bring with my when I move aboard, my Hornaday ultrasonic parts cleaners wasn't on the list. Maybe I should reconsider?
Nothing quite as satisfying as cleaning a winch. Just complicated enough to make you pay attention, but not really that difficult, doesn’t take too much time and the result is far better than the “before picture”. Only possible downside is accidentally dropping one of the bearings overboard … which I’ve done 😳
Um if you put Regular 5w-30 in youll have to change out you filter media and clean the housings. My filter media is 4 ft long strapped to a stick. I worry about such a small filter stack as well. Most professional grade compressors have two cylinders on the side slightly taller than the one on yours.
Hey Guys... I have had insomnia most of my life and tried al l sorts of pills and potions, however they all leave me feeling lithargic the next day including low doses of malatonin... however I found wearing the foam ear protection plugs (found at a hardware store) work really well and you'll be surprised by the amount of sleep you will get, just find the plugs more suited to your ear size lol... and best of all drug/pill free, it blocks out 'other noises) and by listening to your own rythmic breathing... worth a try for a few bucks and sleep, Btw i have been cancer free for 10 yrs now...
Why would u go through all that trouble? A bucket, couple cups diesel or kerosene, and a toothbrush. Comes clean as a whistle and is a lubricant as well. Add white lithium grease, and good to go
Hi Bill and Grace, I really like brake fluid for cleaning the winches. Glad you’re getting this done, and I have a leak on port in the cabinets behind the settee I cannot find where it’s coming from! If you come up with anything for the Sabre 36, let me know!
I had a similar leak on the starboard side, it ended up being a stanchion but wasn't immediately obvious as the water rolled along the top of the inside 6-12 inches (not easy to see) before running down the wall.
Check all the bungs in the toe rail, we've had those go a create pesky leaks that are hard to find. I've been just jamming butly tape in them, not very yachty but keeps us dry
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If you are serious about learning french then find a French radio station or a news feed from Paris and let it run in the background as much as you can stand. After you learn the first 100 or so words in your course you will start to follow the gist of the dialogue and will also pick up "stock phrases" that native speakers sort of run together. Trust me it really helps.
Smart!
Bill whatever you do make sure that big blue sail of yours is in good shape and ready to go! I just watched Delos’ last video and it really seems to irk Brian that when the wind lets up you come blasting by with that sail! Lol😂
LOL saw that! love the shout out from the OG himself :)
@@CalicoSkiesSailing For sure! I still think my all time favorite UA-cam videos are from the time all you guys were trapped in the Ragged Islands by Covid. I almost felt like I was there with you at the TTYC. Good times and some much needed escapism from the lockdown. Best of wishes to you and Grace.
Beer 🍺 and pretzels 🥨, that’s all ya need 😂
hahah you know it!
Grace, I never thought greasing gears could look so sensual ⛵️🤗
😂 completely unintended!
Sorry Grace and Bill, but it got me going, and probably added a few subscriptions too.
Hi guys!
I know that a lot of people have offered advice on winch cleaning….here’s mine, based on 40 years as a Mechanical Engineer of which 13 was spent as liveaboard permanent crew/engineer on superyachts of various types and sizes.
Strip winches in the afternoon and put everything in one or more tubs/buckets. Fill with enough diesel to cover the greasy bits and slop a bit over everything with a paintbrush. Put in a safe corner where nothing will get knocked over. Go to the bar, have tapas and a few cold ones. Go back to boat and chill/sleep.
Next morning have bacon and eggs, take second mug of tea/coffee outside and retrieve tubs/buckets full of winch bits, finish drink before proceeding further because coffee plus diesel sucks.
Use stiff washing up brush to clean grease off parts in tub, most of it will pretty much fall off.
Use wood kebab stick or similar to shift any really hard scabby grease traces from between gear teeth. Anything like gears that have rust on them, hit with a wire brush.
Hit spindles with green Scotchbrite if there’s any brown lacquering of broken down grease left. (Use green kitchen scouring pad if you can’t get proper Scotchbrite pads.)
Finally, rinse everything off with either a little petrol or brake cleaner/degreaser spray into diesel tub and put clean parts on clean paper towel in a tray.
Decant filthy diesel and rinse solvent into empty engine oil container, seal it immediately and put in safe corner.
Reassemble winches with fresh lube.
Feel a warm glow of satisfaction.
It is now lunchtime so head ashore, drop off oil container full of diesel/horrible gunk in appropriate place, head to bar, have tapas and a few cold ones….
I rest my case. 😁
Cheers, R.
*** Did you spend your apprenticeship getting yelled at " DID YOU READ THE MANUEL???" ... AWESOME You should redo your post "Special island hopping mechanical service procedures and instructions for winches" (bring me a beer) REALLY AWESOME POST! I had to read and re appreciate twice 😁😁
@@shopwookieI can neither confirm nor deny any details of my rise to the heady heights of being the grumpy old Engineer that I became, one that Skippers and owners either loved and respected for his skills and judgment, or found intractable and unwilling to remain aboard for long.
Suffice to say that my mentors were wise old birds and instructed me well, especially in the two alternative ways of proceeding through life afloat, the more efficient one being preferable when the job list is extensive and tapas plus cold ones are available nearby. 😎👍🍻
@@robm.4512... awesome 😂
@11:43 SCUBA all day, every day!!!
Good friends support you during boat work, great friends join right in.
Winches and Wenches, both so easy to confuse, both so important to get the lubrication right.
You two are really fun to watch. Even greasing a winch 😜lol
Spanish and Italian. Currently in Guatemala. Hopefully in Italy next year.
Brake cleaner and a wire brush we'll get all the brown crud off
But you have a flammable solvent being used which is not good on a boat. Could be done on the dock though.
Have you considered an inexpensive ultrasonic parts bath? You could put winch parts and engine parts in it with solvents or cleansers and it would do 95% of the work for you.
Great video
Oh boy, wife walks by and sees greasy things! You buggers! Safe travels you two
I'm relieved to see that winch maintenance is just the same as lubricating an axle spindle/bearings. I'm excited!
gasoline in a bucket with a brush cleans grease off with ease or kerosene just the disposal of liquid is a little tricky. Teflon grease is good but expensive
We used diesel for the next set, we heard that gasoline can damage some plastics
Sorry you're not feeling your best but you look very happy! Thanks for sharing your adventure 😊
Yes thanks! Best to keep a positive attitude!
@@CalicoSkiesSailing I agree .. oh wait, sorry. I meant I have positively have an attitude. I always get that confused. 🤣🤣
Hey guy's hope your both doing well? Thanks for another great episode 👍 stay safe out there! Cheers 🍻
Great job Grace with the winches. Hope you feel better. Can't wait to see you sailing. Thanks for sharing. 😃
Thanks so much! It's getting close!
I have used no fume Easy Off oven cleaner on squirrel cages and gears very successfully….. spray them real good and let them set for 30 minutes and spray clean with water 😊
💙 it's getting exciting⛵️🌴can't wait to see you guys out on the big blue again .
So much detail work Thank goodness you have the skills to put back together. Oh my!
You two work great together. ♥
Thank you so much!
Looking good you guys. Unfortunate about the rain, but fortunate as it showed you what needed fixing leak wise. Grace great job on the winches. Time consuming aren't they. Well hopefully you get out of the marina onto your next destination ASAP. Looking forward to next video
Ive found paraffin and a toothbrush are your best buddies when cleaning winches :)
in a perfect world having all the parts cleaned with mineral spirits in an ultrasonic cleaner. If a local machine shop has one that would be worth the extra cost. Not really applicable to you now but if you are doing this in a marina in the USA or Canada, highly recommend.
That sounds like a good idea!
You’re wonderful Grace! 💗
I've heard it's best possible to substitute vegetable oil for oil on dive compressors
Fastest gun in the west, Bill. The closing winch assembly was awesome! Take care guys.
LOL fast talker, fast reinstaller LOL
It is great to see yall getting ready to head out into the Pacific. Can't wait to see the under water footage out in the Pacific.
Same here!
Very satisfying to get things like that all cleaned up and well greased again, speaking from experience from my own projects here. I find it funny how satisfying it is to watch things like that on your channel:) Always a pleasure to see you both. I get the feeling from your channel that you would be great people to hang out with. Always look forward to your next posting. Good luck and great sailing to you both:)
Thanks, I think Grace is really enjoying getting things clean in the winch haha
You guys did an amazing refit under difficult conditions. Happy sailing.
Thank you! Seems like the refit is continuing, can't wait to go sailing!
Try soaking the winch parts in kerosene overnight. Works great and is cheap.
Sounds like a meet up with Delos is in the works. Safe travels!
I am so excited for you guys.Try the Atoll Raingiroa. BEST DIVING IN THE WORLD FOR ME SO FAR. SAFE PASSAGES TO THE TWO OF YOU. WOW😊
Thank you! Can't wait!
😊😊
Wonderful video guys. Safe travels.
Next time you have to clean dirty greasy parts up get a can or two of either , spray starting fluid , it cleans that stuff up almost instantly . It works a hundred times faster than the degreaser that you are using ..It will also remove any grease or oil that you get on your clothes .
Appreciate the video on the not so glamorous part of sailing...
Grace, we where wondering how your hormone therapy was going, don't let the Brain Fog get to you, my wife has experienced Fog for years and she gets so depressed over the condition. Best on your transit, looks like everything is coming together. Can't wait for the provisioning episode! Enjoy.
Sorry to hear about your wife, sometimes the struggle is real!
And sometimes the work never seems to be done! All this stuff being done now will give you a better shot to enjoying French Polynesia! Leaving time is getting closer!
Can't wait!
18:16 next town or marina get a stiff bristle cleaning brush silly goose 🙃
FYI .......... There is an EP-2 grease called L-427 by Kendall. It's the blue grease that is rated high temp and pressure. Is it overkill ??? YUP......... BUT it's the best on the market anything that requires greasing. Has a lower chance of gumming up and helps dispel water. It was widely used in the steel mill I worked and the mtn peeps swore by it. Just hope it's available down there .............. enjoy
Dawn soap works great on oil and grease. Also Scotch-Brite pads help getting the gunk off as well. Keep up the good work!
Yes dawn was very helpful
DANGER--Awww crap Bill you put regular 5w-30 motor oil in your compressor. I have a similar compressor the Yong Heng on my Catalina 30. The thing is that oil will make you sick or k-ill ya. I didn't get a good look at the bottle, but unless you buy food grade synthetic compressor oil regular motor oil will not work it contaminates the air. I buy Lube-V. Please don't bite it from bad compressor oil, I enjoy your channel and met you in Annapolis at the boat show so I feel a personal connection and desire for you folks to make it in life.
I'll have to look further into this, manual says it is acceptable but I'll double check!
Groovy episode. Being an old sailor and rock and roll musician, I've greased u[ p a few wenches. Giggles.
Great timing on your video. I just bought the Lewmar maintenance kit and, thanks to you, I have a much better idea how to maintain my winches. (1999 Tartan 3500). Thanks for the lesson and sharing your projects with another boat owner. I always look forward to your videos!
glad to hear it!
@6:17 On wheel bearings, we absolutely pack them full of grease. I don't see much of any on the winch bearings at this point. What's right for boat winches?
A thin coating is recommended
With these running a few weeks or months behind, you must be nearly ready to be on your way, if you haven't already left the dock... I get more excited for you every week! Really looking forward to the passage, bit intrigued to see who might come along as crew.
We are about a month behind at the point, its getting close. We plan to leave early april
@@CalicoSkiesSailing Thanks for the update! And while I'm curious as heck, thanks for keeping me intrigued as to who might be crewing... well played!
Might be easier if you pick up a girl like Grace that wants to sail that can speak the lingo
If you try to speek French, might get in trouble. Just looking out for Grace. Have fun I hope your not too late for weather conditions. We'll see. Looking good!
Good to see you cleaning the boat👏
Thanks 👍
@4:25 In trying to decide all of the tools I want to bring with my when I move aboard, my Hornaday ultrasonic parts cleaners wasn't on the list. Maybe I should reconsider?
Always nice when things go back together after a good cleaning. Maybe a crossing with zero mechanical issues???
Donate for a Dream
Here's hoping!!! 🙏
Lube the shaft 🤷♂️
lol
Nothing quite as satisfying as cleaning a winch. Just complicated enough to make you pay attention, but not really that difficult, doesn’t take too much time and the result is far better than the “before picture”. Only possible downside is accidentally dropping one of the bearings overboard … which I’ve done 😳
for sure, that's why we are doing them now while we still have time to order parts if needed lol
Grace, if you had been rocking the hat you would have taken care of those winches in half the time. I am learning italian.
Hey Babel is great, You should also try one called slow down. 😎😎
😂
Um if you put Regular 5w-30 in youll have to change out you filter media and clean the housings. My filter media is 4 ft long strapped to a stick. I worry about such a small filter stack as well. Most professional grade compressors have two cylinders on the side slightly taller than the one on yours.
hmm was wondering about that but allowed in the per the manual 🤔
Nice work :))
Thanks 😁
Hey Guys... I have had insomnia most of my life and tried al l sorts of pills and potions, however they all leave me feeling lithargic the next day including low doses of malatonin... however I found wearing the foam ear protection plugs (found at a hardware store) work really well and you'll be surprised by the amount of sleep you will get, just find the plugs more suited to your ear size lol... and best of all drug/pill free, it blocks out 'other noises) and by listening to your own rythmic breathing... worth a try for a few bucks and sleep, Btw i have been cancer free for 10 yrs now...
Great video
Thanks!
The some things you're not supposed to do on the boat take it ashore
Why would u go through all that trouble? A bucket, couple cups diesel or kerosene, and a toothbrush. Comes clean as a whistle and is a lubricant as well. Add white lithium grease, and good to go
Hi Bill and Grace, I really like brake fluid for cleaning the winches. Glad you’re getting this done, and I have a leak on port in the cabinets behind the settee I cannot find where it’s coming from! If you come up with anything for the Sabre 36, let me know!
Much easier cleaning using only gasoline. Soaks grease off in minutes.
I had a similar leak on the starboard side, it ended up being a stanchion but wasn't immediately obvious as the water rolled along the top of the inside 6-12 inches (not easy to see) before running down the wall.
We've had some leaks at the toe rail bungs, i've started jamming butyl tape in there, not very yachty but keeps us dry!
I'm not sure gasoline is good due to the some of the plastic components in the winch, heard of diesel for sure tho
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Boat Jobs! 🎉
Seems like that's all we've done this year HA
Grace, next time use diesel. Its cheap and you have a ton of it.
We are trying that now!
Service Winches? I know there is a joke in there somewhere with 2 women doing the service.
😂
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EROTIC 💪
@13:34 You should just take the winch in the shower! : ua-cam.com/video/NMQTg4Y0YT0/v-deo.html :)
We’ll be waiting to hear all the “fluent French”you’re acting as if you’re going to learn…..🙄
Check all the bungs in the toe rail, we've had those go a create pesky leaks that are hard to find. I've been just jamming butly tape in them, not very yachty but keeps us dry