From a Diesel Tech of 48 years experience…never run your diesel engine to the point it starves for fuel. The injectors and pumps (lift and injection) use diesel fuel for lubrication and cooling. You can cause scoring to the internal injection parts and shorten their life! Function over form and STEADY over performance when moving your home!
I agree with @bobr8766. I've been a diesel mechanic for 30 years. you can do some serious damage to your engines. when you knew you weren't going to make it on the fuel you had left, then you should have conserved the remaining fuel for emergencies only. maybe sailed sooner. thoughts for next time!
Billy is a legend. He stays calm and positive in stressful situations, keeps a straight head. And is extremely patient!!! What an absolute champ of a husband.
Billy, I hope all the comments don’t get you down. I can’t imagine everyone hasn’t erred on the side of imprudence in their life. You were just brave enough to share yours with a bunch of people who have evidently forgotten their own mistakes. What you and Sierra have accomplished is incredible.
No kidding, talk about kicking a man when he's down..... Billy never at anytime were you in danger, you had complete control, you do you. All the simps in here jeeze.
@@michaelpowell9164 Simps? Enough risks without adding to them with easily avoidable ones imo. I have a family member who does the seat of the pants thing and I don't even talk to them anymore as I've been part of the results.
@oldbloke204 Yep, simps. (gonna wager you won't be able to process why tho) This dynamic is gonna snowball into your standard 'death-by-1000-compromises' relationship. Great to know you've put your foot down on a family member tho...congrats!
@@SIMPicide Life is all about compromises and I've been in a relationship with the same person for decades. Best thing I've ever done and I have a great life. Maybe it's you?
The comment section on this video is so amusing! He more than knows he f’up was wrong and will never do it again, they both knew he was going to be shredded by this video! Good job guys I am glad it all worked out and you are safe! Keep doing what you are doing!
If you fail to prepare you have prepared to fail. Sometimes a small failure is a good way to learn a valuable lesson. Always listen to your wife! Love your videos!
My Dad taught me that you never, ever let your car's tank fall below 1/4 and in the winter you never let it get below 1/2. It's just a safety thing! Glad you all made it and lesson learned. ;)
No worries that the gas tank is empty, you are on a SAILBOAT ⛵. I have sailed all over the area you are in and the only time I used the motors is when going into a dock area (which only a few times). Normally anchor. never stress about the little things. Just remember 500 years ago sailboats came over from Europe to US & back to Europe without motors. You dont need an engine or gas. Billy is saving you guys a ton of money by not using the engines. Keep calm & keep the sails up 💙
Over the years watching your videos (back to Neverland), I have noted that Billy can be stubborn sometimes. Not a bad thing. He is, and you are, amazing people.
There is an old saying about fuel: You can never have too much fuel. The only time you can have too much fuel is when you're on fire and then every bit you have is too much.
That was just dangerous, always fill up when you can. I think the Bismark left port with low fuel and ran out if I remember right. I am still surprised you did not have larger fuel tanks installed.
I think we all have pushed limits in our younger days and most of us learned something in the process. You guys do a great job of taking everyone along to enjoy your journey. Hope you continue to have fun. You guys make a good team! Safe travels!
when I was Aircrew in the Army long ago we did fuel checks where we calculated total fuel weight over a certain time and got an hourly average. Always have Bingo Fuel!
I am following your videos already for a long time. Love them!!! But lately they are even getting better!!! Really really nice videos!!! Loveeeee them!!! Thanks a lot!!!
A long time ago, my sister and I ran out of gas on the interstate at 11:00 at night. Very scary. We were very lucky a wonderful guy on his way home from work stopped and took us to the nearest gad station. Then he took us back to our car to make sure we could get the car started. He wouldn't take any money from us. An angel must have sent him by us. I was still scared days after that experience. I never let my tank go under half a tank!
Hi guys watched for a long time,love your content,As a truck driver I find if you start thinking of fuel you should be getting it,no disrespect lesson learnt,kind regards Alan,nz
I am not a mechanic but my understanding is that when fuel tanks are less than full you get condensation in the tank from the air. I assume this is even more important in tropical areas where humidity is high. That condensation leads to water in the fuel. Now I know that water in your fuel is no good for fuel filters and engines.
I work at a sporting goods and we had a class we did before Covid on Wilderness Survival. Believe it or not, it was mostly about Day Hikes. Because most people who run into trouble are on day hikes, because they don't plan or take hardly anything with them, because it's just a 'day hike'. If one gets lost or runs into bad weather your screwed. Not taking enough fuel is one such scenario in sailing. But at 4:06 you mentioned you did not recheck the weather or the internet because it was 'just a day sail'. I don't sail, but even being land locked I've come to realize the weather is not always what is predicted the day before. And I've also watched enough sailing channels that this is a common theme for everyone. You both are seasoned enough and smart enough to realize that Both fuel and checking the weather again should be protocol. It's complacency and unpreparedness that get's people into trouble.... This matters even more on the ocean...
"Would you rather be right or kind?" I don't think Billy needs to be reminded over & over he made a mistake. It's written all over his face and he is quick to admit his error.
Hahaha, we're very much the opposite: I love keeping the tanks full as often as possible... then what bugs me is heel to port because the stbd water tank gets low. Keeping tanks full reduces diesel bug, it means you don't need to pick up fuel where it's kind suspect, and it's great to feel no stress when you're like, "screw sailing... let's just motor!" Oh well... lol, Billy is gonna hear the same from every old youtube salt there is, so I'll lay off.
Thank you for posting this video!!! What a wonderful example of life lessons that we all can learn from. Scenario training to make you question the “what if?” - Safety first. ❤
I don’t know what’s worse, running out of fuel or grabbing a flat instead of a phillips. Running out of fuel is good practice, a little stress test never hurt anyone 😅
Whoops, no fuel. Well, you are better off where you are than in the U.S. 😎. Lots of craziness going on here 😂 You two make a great team ! 👍👍 and Jetty 🐕 And peace and quiet is a good thing 😁
After watching you from the very beginning, I didn't know what type of catamaran I wanted to get but I knew that I wanted a catamaran. I liked the Schionning G-Force 1500 and the Schionning Arrow 1500 and was thinking about building one but then saw Sailing Life on Jupiter and realized that they had the perfect boat for me. Yeah, almost there. It's been a wile thinking about it and planning for it but it looks like it's finally coming together.
Additional note to Billy: Always put your additive (diesel or gasoline) to your tank or jug FIRST. This way the process of filling the tank mixes and blends the mix in fully. 😀 Hope this helps!
Billy, and Sierra, as I watched this video, knowing what was the inevitable, my mind can only wish, that it would have lasted longer, to watch, what a difference life looks like, running out of fuel off the coast of an exotic island, versus on the side of the highway, in the middle of nowhere😢 Looking forward to what lies ahead. Safe Sailing
We all make mistakes but this kind of thing can be costly. I try to keep my tanks fairly full to reduce condensation and to keep all the junk on the bottom of the tank remaining on the bottom. I will never forget fueling in Port O’Conner Texas and getting several gallons of water from my filter. That is to say there is a lot of junk in fuel right out of the pump.
The rule of thumb I’ve always used for my vehicles (cars and motorcycles) is to always stop for gas when reaching half a tank which allows avoiding running out, sketchy locations and allows shopping for the best prices.
when I was a merchant marine on government vessels we weren't allowed to go under 50% fuel except in a time of war. I think its a good policy, especially on a boat in open water.
Billy, listen to Sierra, if you are in doubt, listen Sierra. Women have this built in sense of the right thing to do. Please don't ask how I know. Glad everything turned out OK but if you are going to scrimp on fuel make sure you have plenty of water and food. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Maybe someone has already mentioned this, and I am sure you've thought of this in hind sight...but try hip tying the dinghy on the inside of one of your hulls...you'd be surprised at how well you can move like that, especially with a smaller boat. Also works well for tight maneuvering if one engine is down. For the next time...
My Yanmar had a 60 second self bleed cycle if you turned on the ignition and just let it sit without hitting “start”. Worked great, even after a fuel filter change.
should have saved the fuel for the last leg and sailed "only" till that "last leg" (and yes I have been on a boat that was very low on gas that we came into the harbor by wind alone and ankered then went on the dingy to buy some jerry can of diesel to get the ship to the pier, because the captain said the last thing we want is to run the engines DRY!)
Helper tip.. if they ask for something out of a case or bag, just bring the whole thing. Inevitably you bring the wrong thing. At least according to them 😁
If you install an electric fuel pump from a car in the line leaving your fuel tank you can push a button and the pump places 50 psi on the system. The pump has an internal check valve. Only power the pump to crank an air-locked engine. This is a quick way to get started again. Time is important on a boat and your batteries might be low. I do this on my John Deere backhoe. When I change oil I put the old oil in with the diesel and it burns with no problem.
I don’t think I’ve ever run out of fuel on the big boat, when I had a big boat anyway. The small boat ran out two times that I couldn’t remember, but never any big deal. It was always oars. considering you posted this 14 hours ago, you must be OK I assume from the darn hurricane. I wish I knew if you guys all good and the boat is OK.
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From a Diesel Tech of 48 years experience…never run your diesel engine to the point it starves for fuel. The injectors and pumps (lift and injection) use diesel fuel for lubrication and cooling. You can cause scoring to the internal injection parts and shorten their life! Function over form and STEADY over performance when moving your home!
Agreed. I thought the same thing.
I knew this at the age of 12 and that goes for any engine. You learn as you go.
I agree with @bobr8766. I've been a diesel mechanic for 30 years. you can do some serious damage to your engines. when you knew you weren't going to make it on the fuel you had left, then you should have conserved the remaining fuel for emergencies only. maybe sailed sooner. thoughts for next time!
Agree with all of you, but also wonder why one wouldn't save fuel for entering a port one is unfamiliar with, and possibly docking if required?
Billy is a legend. He stays calm and positive in stressful situations, keeps a straight head. And is extremely patient!!! What an absolute champ of a husband.
Billy, I hope all the comments don’t get you down. I can’t imagine everyone hasn’t erred on the side of imprudence in their life. You were just brave enough to share yours with a bunch of people who have evidently forgotten their own mistakes. What you and Sierra have accomplished is incredible.
No kidding, talk about kicking a man when he's down.....
Billy never at anytime were you in danger, you had complete control, you do you. All the simps in here jeeze.
I personally hate getting fuel so I tend to push farther than I should... so I don't blame him!
@@michaelpowell9164 Simps?
Enough risks without adding to them with easily avoidable ones imo.
I have a family member who does the seat of the pants thing and I don't even talk to them anymore as I've been part of the results.
@oldbloke204
Yep, simps. (gonna wager you won't be able to process why tho)
This dynamic is gonna snowball into your standard 'death-by-1000-compromises' relationship.
Great to know you've put your foot down on a family member tho...congrats!
@@SIMPicide Life is all about compromises and I've been in a relationship with the same person for decades.
Best thing I've ever done and I have a great life.
Maybe it's you?
The comment section on this video is so amusing! He more than knows he f’up was wrong and will never do it again, they both knew he was going to be shredded by this video! Good job guys I am glad it all worked out and you are safe! Keep doing what you are doing!
The takeaway is, they are amazing couple, no yelling and try to be positive to solve the problem. I truely envy them.
I always wonder how stupid people are, what's the point of yelling? It should be self-evident to all adults that there is no need to shout!
The "I told you so" will never end.
If you fail to prepare you have prepared to fail. Sometimes a small failure is a good way to learn a valuable lesson.
Always listen to your wife!
Love your videos!
Also don't fail to prepare to fail.
Lesson learned no one go hurt. Life goes on. Love the way you both work together as a team. God bless both of you
My Dad taught me that you never, ever let your car's tank fall below 1/4 and in the winter you never let it get below 1/2. It's just a safety thing! Glad you all made it and lesson learned. ;)
@@skiyalater626I was going to say the same thing.
Yes, bad for the fuel pump
Same. I grew up in the cold. You never left home with less than 1/2 tank, and you always, always had cold weather gear in the car.
No worries that the gas tank is empty, you are on a SAILBOAT ⛵. I have sailed all over the area you are in and the only time I used the motors is when going into a dock area (which only a few times). Normally anchor.
never stress about the little things. Just remember 500 years ago sailboats came over from Europe to US & back to Europe without motors.
You dont need an engine or gas.
Billy is saving you guys a ton of money by not using the engines.
Keep calm & keep the sails up 💙
baffling how this seems to be completely overlooked
Over the years watching your videos (back to Neverland), I have noted that Billy can be stubborn sometimes. Not a bad thing. He is, and you are, amazing people.
what makes you guys work is that you can go through these things..... and laugh at yourselves...
There is an old saying about fuel: You can never have too much fuel. The only time you can have too much fuel is when you're on fire and then every bit you have is too much.
Now we know why some spouses go missing in the Caribbean.😉
why? Because wind power for a sailboat is too inconvenient?
I was smiling so hard when you were giving creds to Bill about knowing the boat but you were explaining that you were the better "planner".
Your not fooling me you guys did it on purpose to put a twist in the video. Love it cheers🍻
Alls well that ends well! Once again team work makes the dream work! Jetty was practicing her pirate boat attack at the fuel dock...sheesh
Love you kids! Oh well, hope this lesson learned will last a while. There's nothing like having your mistakes recorded on video. Safe travels. ❤
That was just dangerous, always fill up when you can. I think the Bismark left port with low fuel and ran out if I remember right. I am still surprised you did not have larger fuel tanks installed.
I think we all have pushed limits in our younger days and most of us learned something in the process. You guys do a great job of taking everyone along to enjoy your journey. Hope you continue to have fun. You guys make a good team! Safe travels!
You rule Billy
I am not laughing at the situation but you tickled me with you video. You guys are great. Just bobbin along.
Live and learn. All good.
when I was Aircrew in the Army long ago we did fuel checks where we calculated total fuel weight over a certain time and got an hourly average. Always have Bingo Fuel!
For a trawler with no sails, sure...they're on a boat powered by wind under no real constraint of timeliness.
Tip of the day #2: when you know you're going to run out of fuel, don't run a diesel dry. Saves having to prime.
I'm so glad I don't have a raw water intake...Notwithstanding hope the best for you two fun sailors... Fair Winds..
I am following your videos already for a long time. Love them!!! But lately they are even getting better!!! Really really nice videos!!! Loveeeee them!!! Thanks a lot!!!
Running with low fuel reserves is not a bad thing. It teaches you many lessons.
Now we wait for Bareyl
A long time ago, my sister and I ran out of gas on the interstate at 11:00 at night. Very scary. We were very lucky a wonderful guy on his way home from work stopped and took us to the nearest gad station. Then he took us back to our car to make sure we could get the car started. He wouldn't take any money from us. An angel must have sent him by us. I was still scared days after that experience. I never let my tank go under half a tank!
Hi guys watched for a long time,love your content,As a truck driver I find if you start thinking of fuel you should be getting it,no disrespect lesson learnt,kind regards Alan,nz
Glad you made it, and sailing was smooth. Everything thing else is just a learning experience. I mean, as long as you're alive.
I am not a mechanic but my understanding is that when fuel tanks are less than full you get condensation in the tank from the air. I assume this is even more important in tropical areas where humidity is high. That condensation leads to water in the fuel. Now I know that water in your fuel is no good for fuel filters and engines.
I work at a sporting goods and we had a class we did before Covid on Wilderness Survival. Believe it or not, it was mostly about Day Hikes. Because most people who run into trouble are on day hikes, because they don't plan or take hardly anything with them, because it's just a 'day hike'. If one gets lost or runs into bad weather your screwed.
Not taking enough fuel is one such scenario in sailing. But at 4:06 you mentioned you did not recheck the weather or the internet because it was 'just a day sail'.
I don't sail, but even being land locked I've come to realize the weather is not always what is predicted the day before. And I've also watched enough sailing channels that this is a common theme for everyone. You both are seasoned enough and smart enough to realize that Both fuel and checking the weather again should be protocol. It's complacency and unpreparedness that get's people into trouble.... This matters even more on the ocean...
Better safe than sorry. Glad it worked out ok.
"Would you rather be right or kind?" I don't think Billy needs to be reminded over & over he made a mistake. It's written all over his face and he is quick to admit his error.
He's a guy! To him, E means enough. Bad thinking, he made the journey 10x harder.
So she's a girl making passive-aggressive content with a need to be right?
Hahaha, we're very much the opposite: I love keeping the tanks full as often as possible... then what bugs me is heel to port because the stbd water tank gets low. Keeping tanks full reduces diesel bug, it means you don't need to pick up fuel where it's kind suspect, and it's great to feel no stress when you're like, "screw sailing... let's just motor!"
Oh well... lol, Billy is gonna hear the same from every old youtube salt there is, so I'll lay off.
Thank you for posting this video!!! What a wonderful example of life lessons that we all can learn from. Scenario training to make you question the “what if?” - Safety first. ❤
I don’t know what’s worse, running out of fuel or grabbing a flat instead of a phillips. Running out of fuel is good practice, a little stress test never hurt anyone 😅
Hahahaha I know Billy loves you, it’s a good thing he does with your comments, hahahaha. Glad you made it, love you guys and your videos.
We will be praying for you'll. You'll stay safe. ❤
Have fun priming those diesels
I could have both those engines primed and running in 30 minutes or less
Looks like you made it on the sails just fine to me!
Whoops, no fuel. Well, you are better off where you are than in the U.S. 😎. Lots of craziness going on here 😂
You two make a great team ! 👍👍 and Jetty 🐕
And peace and quiet is a good thing 😁
A great duo.
After watching you from the very beginning, I didn't know what type of catamaran I wanted to get but I knew that I wanted a catamaran. I liked the Schionning G-Force 1500 and the Schionning Arrow 1500 and was thinking about building one but then saw Sailing Life on Jupiter and realized that they had the perfect boat for me. Yeah, almost there. It's been a wile thinking about it and planning for it but it looks like it's finally coming together.
I added a hand fuel pump to my fuel line...similar to priming fuel on outboard....works great getting fuel to injectors.
Additional note to Billy: Always put your additive (diesel or gasoline) to your tank or jug FIRST. This way the process of filling the tank mixes and blends the mix in fully. 😀
Hope this helps!
i remember the comment last week "we have used the engines a little more than we wanted but we will be fine" :)
Billy, and Sierra, as I watched this video, knowing what was the inevitable, my mind can only wish, that it would have lasted longer, to watch, what a difference life looks like, running out of fuel off the coast of an exotic island, versus on the side of the highway, in the middle of nowhere😢 Looking forward to what lies ahead. Safe Sailing
We all make mistakes but this kind of thing can be costly. I try to keep my tanks fairly full to reduce condensation and to keep all the junk on the bottom of the tank remaining on the bottom. I will never forget fueling in Port O’Conner Texas and getting several gallons of water from my filter. That is to say there is a lot of junk in fuel right out of the pump.
Well, I hope you guys are safe, living in the dream🙏🙏🙏
You live and learn and now you have a great story to tell and share. Better to do this aboard a boat than an airplane. 😂
I Like that your dog tells people off if getting too close to the boat.
The rule of thumb I’ve always used for my vehicles (cars and motorcycles) is to always stop for gas when reaching half a tank which allows avoiding running out, sketchy locations and allows shopping for the best prices.
You should be sailing with her and Billy should be sailing with a real sailor. Not some bitchy person that doesn’t like sailing.
when I was a merchant marine on government vessels we weren't allowed to go under 50% fuel except in a time of war. I think its a good policy, especially on a boat in open water.
Taxpayers are not paying for Billy’s fuel.
@@deanparsons9512 What does that have to do with anything? Reliability should be your main concern when transiting in open water.
GOOD JOB
She is an absolute keeper, Billy you have found a true diamond of a wife. Glad you made it safe and were able to refuel. Thanks for the video.
Rookie move. And I'm referring to "always listen to wife" LOL. We will be in Bahamas for the month of April maybe we will cross paths.
Billy, listen to Sierra, if you are in doubt, listen Sierra. Women have this built in sense of the right thing to do. Please don't ask how I know. Glad everything turned out OK but if you are going to scrimp on fuel make sure you have plenty of water and food. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Don’t worry buddy! She’ll have plenty more “I told you stories”… my wife has one new every week it seems… just have a beer and enjoy the sunshine!!!
Awww Jetti was pacing and looking at shore like I look at a piece of cake.
What a thumbnail! I watch all your videos regardless, but this one was especially catching! About to watch - hope it all worked out! 🤞
Never tik off the boss, Billy.
We've all been there
You are in this together.
I think that’s the first time I’ve heard Jetty bark. ❤
Maybe someone has already mentioned this, and I am sure you've thought of this in hind sight...but try hip tying the dinghy on the inside of one of your hulls...you'd be surprised at how well you can move like that, especially with a smaller boat. Also works well for tight maneuvering if one engine is down. For the next time...
My Yanmar had a 60 second self bleed cycle if you turned on the ignition and just let it sit without hitting “start”. Worked great, even after a fuel filter change.
It’s ok Billy, she still loves you. You’re life together is so admirable. Love your videos😃
So this was a learning experience.
Guadeloupe is a great island. Hope to see you pass by Basse Terre!
Billy the Captain Good job Guy's
should have saved the fuel for the last leg and sailed "only" till that "last leg" (and yes I have been on a boat that was very low on gas that we came into the harbor by wind alone and ankered then went on the dingy to buy some jerry can of diesel to get the ship to the pier, because the captain said the last thing we want is to run the engines DRY!)
The good thing about running out of fuel is it forces you to learn to sail better😅
This happens to the best of us! A lesson learned and move on.
Fast thinking 😮
Good luck with that thing...knock on wood. You do have full tanks now!
Helper tip.. if they ask for something out of a case or bag, just bring the whole thing. Inevitably you bring the wrong thing. At least according to them 😁
Loose lips sink ships…. Time for a new first mate Billy!!! 😂
You need to close the raw water intake or you could back fill the engine through the exhaust valves. Open it once the engine is running.
Trouble in paradise.
Oh man. That storm was bad here in texas. I can only imagine what it was like at sea when it was still a hurricane.
Awesome video stay safe tho
So, why run the engines until you completely run out of fuel, i.s.o. leaving a minimum for emergencies ??
Running dry is actually a lot worse than deciding not to refuel. Always leave some for emergencies
Billy Billy Billy first time I’ve ever questioned your decision making since I began watching you on Tula
Oh my the comments yikes. Billie still love you.
If you install an electric fuel pump from a car in the line leaving your fuel tank you can push a button and the pump places 50 psi on the system. The pump has an internal check valve. Only power the pump to crank an air-locked engine. This is a quick way to get started again. Time is important on a boat and your batteries might be low. I do this on my John Deere backhoe. When I change oil I put the old oil in with the diesel and it burns with no problem.
I don’t think I’ve ever run out of fuel on the big boat, when I had a big boat anyway. The small boat ran out two times that I couldn’t remember, but never any big deal. It was always oars.
considering you posted this 14 hours ago, you must be OK I assume from the darn hurricane. I wish I knew if you guys all good and the boat is OK.
Nice job Gilligan!
Saiboats have been sailing w/o engines for a few millenia. Nice to have fuel if you have engines but it's not strictly necessary.
Phillips?😅Sorry that was funny. Safe journeys guys.
Also I bet that USVI fuel is cheaper than in the Leeward islands 😄 #pilingon
Also, the whole time I was like, “he said Phillips, he said Phillips” 😄
shit happens man,,,, safe travels
You can also damage your fuel pumps if you run them dry. Dumb move and totally preventable.
I'd rather be looking at it than looking for it. Gotcha Covered 😂
I've been so worried about you two due to your decision to go off shore and the Hurricane's advance. Please stay in touch.
Your gas can should have had a sign on it “MT” say it fast (empty) lol
Its ok Billy, Live and learn. Education is expensive.
Billy sounded so humble talking to you after the fact. I love love love you guys😊