I know it’s a _loooong_ video…but poor Minion was in terrible shape and our little outboard needed some professional help. Plus, there’s always the distraction of #BoatLife throwing a water leak in here and there 😱 If there’s something special from the vid you want to know more about, or if you have some tips for Inflatable Dinghy Cleaning and Outboard Motor Maintenance, we’re all ears. Share below and it not only helps us, but sends good vibes through the community. As always Nikki’s prepared a post on our website if you want links, additional thoughts and stories: www.gonewiththewynns.com/boat-back-to-life A special shout-out to our Patreon’s and the peeps that support our productions through our Tip Jar: www.gonewiththewynns.com/join-us You help keep these videos flowin, and for that we 💘 you! Cheers Everyone, we’ll see you next Sunday-Video-Funday 🍻
I'm cool with longer video's! Also, holy crap, Nikki needs to be in a 2 piece more often... Maybe for the ladies, have Jason take off his shirt too, he's not big, but he's hella lean, as a dude I'm jealous. You two are just the cutest couple. I just miss Nikki's short hair from the RVing days, that was so cute! Gear lube: Couldn't you have filled it from the upper hole? On automotive transmissions and gearboxes the upper hole is literally called the filler hole. Water separator: Typically cars don't have water separators on the fuel because the amount of water isn't usually significant enough to make them worth the cost or effort. If some water gets into the fuel lines and goes through the injectors then it will just get turned into steam inside the combustion chamber and vented with the exhaust, so no problem. In fact in some heavy turbo systems water is intentionally injected into the cylinders to decrease cylinder temperatures. I could theoretically see it being an issue in a wetter environment like Minion, or on a much smaller motor with higher compression where there just isn't much room for water in the cylinder. All that being said though, for under $50 I'd have done it too just for a bit more peace of mind. And your tech dude was right, I'd have just started up Minion's motor without a second thought after it sitting for a year, Yamaha does good solid stuff. You probably could've run it off year old gas with no problem. Doing the motor oil change was definitely worth the effort. Good job on everything Minion looks almost like new, that's impressive. Tackling the dinghy: Yeah, that was :-) Y'all are so often clean and professional, it's nice to see a bit more realism.
12°C / 53.6°F in Vancouver, Canada, and the rain is 9C as of 5 Am went for a walk, I imagine it's pretty tough to do as your doing but seems like your on the right track for getting curiosity back to life. Congratulations on getting the Minion seaworthy, I cannot imagine attempting that in colder weather than what you have. Your not alone with it, I'm sure some people along your way will help you through, there are no coincidences, people fall into your way for a reason or a season, and good fortune to you both! .
Hey there, another great vid and longer was similar to watching a short film very entertaining. BTW did you have the kill cord attached to your wrist during the wild ride? I am curious as I see many cruisers without attaching it, for my future cruising, it seems logical to always use it, what is best?
First You Tube Comment Ever... You two reminded me why I watch you and continue to, it's not your RV and Boating adventures, it's not your personalities, and it's not your film production, even though they are all PRETTY DAMN GOOD! It's undeniably your PHENOMENAL WORK ETHIC and CAN DO ATTITUDE; it is the hallmark of the essence of success!!! I wish nothing but great things for you both, moving forward:-) You two embody the spirit of which dreams and achievements are transformed from concept to reality.
Marcus, Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind comment. It truly means a lot to us, and to know it's your first YT comment ever...well, that's pretty big. Hope you continue to enjoy the maintenance because we have a TON of it left to do 💘
Yes, Marcus! Nikki and Jason could be like a lot of online personalities and just show their awesome lives (they look great, go to amazing places, etc.). Instead, they show bad with the good, like poor Jason getting sea sick. The channel is full of realism, and it really is about the people they are. I'm definitely motivated watching their videos, but I have to say seeing them back "home" has been a relief. It reflects the hope I have for us all getting through the pandemic.
I'm still cleaning diet coke off of my desk and computer, but this is evidence that even though there is a mountain of work still to be done, the mood (and life) is improving every day.
Dingy....LOL..... Curiosity can't wait to be cleaned, and fixed inside, and out...and be back out in the water. It's good to see both of you really smiling because your back where you need to be, next to, and on your catamaran. We're heading back from my husband's parents in New Mexico. We took our rig out for 11 days to go help rebuild dad's tractor, and visit both mom, and dad. The morning of October 14th, dad passed away in his sleep. I'm so glad we got to see him before he passed. The year 2020 has been a real odd year for many. Hang in there you two, and before you know it you'll be back out on the water doing what you enjoy doing. Hugs to you both!
Well Folks, I just like to say that you pair are maybe the nicest people I've come across . I watched you save the lives of hundreds of animals in Fiji at the same time clean the beaches of garbage...then you played no small part in saving Mark and helping him get re-united with his family. You Jason and Nikki, take very good care of yourself and stay safe..Cheers ⛵
Dinghy ride in driving rain, choppy waters + Jason's ear-to-ear grin = Pure Joy! If that's the reaction you have on your first ride back on Minion, I can't wait to see your reactions when you splash Curiosity again. Enjoy! The simple pleasures in life can bring such joy to your heart. Thank you for sharing that with all of us.
You do know it takes hours and hours to make these videos Right ?? They would hardly have time to work on the boat ......unless of course your volunteering your services ??? We are happy that we get a 30 min videos on Sunday 🧐
When doing the oil in the lower unit tighten up that top screw before you take out the oil pump line. You won't loose as much oil out of the bottom hole before you get the screw in.
It also shows you when you have the proper amount of lube installed. It is an inexact measurement because you never get all of the lube to drain out and too much can sometimes be as bad as too little.
Yes! Please keep up the 30 minute videos, as long as you have the bandwidth for it, awesome! Jason, good luck with your dinghy. :) Kevin, you do man! Glad to see everything coming together for you two.
@@katsmart1290 Did you buy a van & convert it? Details Please. I owned a converted 1992 E250 Ford with an inline 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed with overdrive & the entire cargo area had been insulated with 2" of Polyiso. It provided me with all the space I needed & I had absolutely no need for restaurants or lodgings.
Noticed in your blog post about the e-bike, that the seat (saddle) is uncomfortable. That is probably an easy enough fix. Most bike saddles can be swapped, and oddly, the more "bare bones" the saddle, the more comfortable it is once you've broken it in. A big padded saddle tends to put pressure on soft tissue, while a minimalist saddle will keep you on your sit bones. There may be a few days of sore tushies while you are breaking them in, but smaller saddles are they way to go.
7:20 Holy snap, Nikki! Lookin' fine in your "Gilligans Island" outfit!! Maryanne would be jealous!! Ha ha!! Judging by his closing comment, Jason has also noticed! Ha ha!!
31 minutes of pure bliss! My Sunday feels complete with a Wynns video. I’m sure you know this, but so many of your viewers/followers live our lives vicariously through you. ❤️
We owned a Zodiac YL480DX RIB for about 15 years and early on I fell in love with a product called 303 UV Protectant. I bought it to protect the fabric on the air chambers and sure enough it kept them fresh and supple without a hint anywhere of hazing, cracking or drying out. When we sold it after 15 years of sitting in the hot Georgia sun it looked brand new. I noticed that after wiping it down with the product that the tubes felt super slick, almost like they had a teflon coating. As it turned out, dirt and mold just had a hard time sticking to the surface. After sitting in an open shed for 5 months every winter, it would come out looking terrible covered in a blackish mold like substance as well as baked on pollen from the normal environment here. 90% of this would simply rinse off with a garden hose and the rest could easily be removed with a light pass with a soapy sponge. I'd wipe it down with the 303 every spring after washing it and again before putting it in storage in November. This is a video I made with the boat after about 10 years of use ... you can see what shape it's in ... ua-cam.com/video/Ts73mRt7DUg/v-deo.html
Happiness is when even the rain can't wipe the smile off your face when things are finally going right. May you be continue being blessed with good fortune.
Jason if you will put in the top plug and tighten it up it will hold enough of a vacuum to hold the gear oil up in the lower unit so you can put the lower plug in. You will loose just a little but not enough to be an issue. Also the pump should have a little piece of hard plastic hose that goes into the bottom of the pump to reach the bottom of the quart jug.
The smile on Jason’s face when he was driving The dingy was so wonderful. You definitely can see the joy of being on your boat back on the water. I am so happy for both of you!
Your home and things have worked out in the end,that's what matters and your smiles as you raced the rain in your dinghy for pizza says alot more than seen,way to go Wynns,take care be safe and may your needs be met when needed and don't forget to lend a hand to those in need when you can....
You two are a breath of fresh air.... just discovered your channel. You desperately need a 2nd mate, I actually ,personally, know a retired 64 yr old that would consider helping you. He say's he'd trade maintenance for sailing knowledge, if you leave the "hard" that is... *chuckles* Keep up the video's, you're to fun too watch.
I am so impressed by both the humility to learn and the diligence to press through the multitude of tasks that you all encounter with each new circumstance. And your positivity is infectious, I’m smiling ear to ear by the end of each video. You all are an inspiration.
I KNOW YOU PROBABLY WON'T SEE THIS BUT, IF YOU PUT THE TOP SCREW IN WHILE THE OIL PUTTER INNER IS STILL IN, IT WILL NOT LET THE OIL OUT WHEN YOU PULL THE BOTTOM OUT. JUST LIKE WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FINGER OVER THE TOP OF THE STRAW AND TAKE IT OUT OF THE WATER AND MOST OF THE WATER STAYS IN THE STRAW. You guys are doing so GOOD!!!!!!! I wrote this in all caps so you might see, not that I'm yelling at you. :)
I love where the big guy picked up the outboard motor as though it were a bar of candy! Jason stood back: 'Well, OK!' No need to use a lift to put your boat back in the water, the big man will do it! Another great fun episode.....
I loved that clip too! In Hawaii the Samoan people ride around in the back of pickups bc they dont fit in the car! Beautiful people. Very strong and have warrior hearts 😍
I was about to say the same thing but checked the comments first to see if others mentioned this. Hopefully Jason reads this for next time. Also, he could have tilted the bottle the oil came in and it would have sucked it up.
Jason, your oil filler pump kit looks similar to the one I use to use on my Mercury. If I'm not mistaken, it should include an extender that fits on the lower end of the pump stem that allows it to reach to the bottom of your oil bottle. Also, you might want to ask the Yahama shop if he carrys the plug screw for your motor that has a little magnetic component that you put in the lower hole. It collects fine metal fillings that tells you if your lower end gearbox is needing attention before the gears wear out.
Another good trick to keep water out of the fuel system is to just keep the fuel tanks topped off as much as possible. The majority of the water contamination you'll get in a fuel system comes form humidity in the air, when it cools at night if the temp drops below the dew point it will begin to condense on any surface it can (inside of the fuel tank that's exposed to the air via a vent). Since water is heavier than gas it will run to the bottom of the fuel tank. Many fuel tanks will have the fuel pick up slightly above the bottom of the tank so that sediment, water and other contaminants can accumulate somewhere without being drawn into the fuel system and thus the engine. Check if your fuel tank has a drain at the absolute bottom of the tank, below where the fuel pickup is for the engine. In the aviation world its something you do before every flight to remove contaminants. TLDR if you have less air volume in the fuel tanks, that's less moisture in your fuel system, keep 'em topped off.
Kelton Rochelle That makes sense ,I used my boat nearly everyday ,but after a surgery the wife wouldn't let me use it for a month ,i left the vent closed on the tank and when I checked the fuel ,it had water in it ,not much but still enough to ruin a good day ,so obviously my tank must be venting somewhere else. Anyway back to using it weather and wife permitting as much as I can ,and using fuel regularly so shouldn't be a problem.Cheers from down under.
Minion looks amazing. Great job. Your smiles are infectious. Love your content!
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The ONLY nautical term I know... To be “three sheets to the wind” is to be drunk. The sheet is the line that controls the sails on a ship. If the line is not secured, the sail flops in the wind, and the ship loses headway and control. If all three sails are loose, the ship is out of control. Love your channel!
So hilarious because I was yelling "cut those zip tie ends" and then you called me out on my aggression. Glad you guys are back on the water, a little bit at least.
If not cut a piece from the long tube to fit on the bottom of the pump that will go to the bottom of the bottle. That was a nice “MacGyver” plan B though.
Never owned a boat other than a tin boat with a 7 horsepower. Never travelled on the ocean. But I love watching you both. Plus you are both so positive in attitude even when everything is going wrong. Love to you both.
Owning a boat is enjoyable, particularly when using it. BUT Realize they are FAMOUS as being described as owning a whole in the water for a place to pour money. THE HAPPIEST days of OWNING a boat are the DAY you BUY it and thr DAY you SELL it
A miracle-worker as far as cleaning things go, here is a really great, enviromentally friendly recipe for a cleaning solution (I'll translate it from swedish); vinegar (12%) - 2 dl Water - 3 dl dishsoap - 5 drops Mix together in a spraybottle, spray and let sit for a couple of minutes; scrub away. This is originally a window cleaner but can be used for cleaning the shower and all kinds of things - cleaning wood/an old deck is easy with this The vinegar would be white/neutral vinegar for you outside of the realm of 'ättika' (which we call neutral vinegar in sweden and we have a higher acidity on it so the amount in the recipe might change for you - only saw 5% vinegar from heinz when I googled.) Remember - vinegar is an acid so be carefull and check the percentage so you don't damage your eyes/skin when handling it. (vinegar/ättika is available in 24% and 12% in swedish grocery stores - user discression is advised!)
I've had many a dog confuse them for cats and get sprayed! They're not bad little creatures, they stamp their front feet at you and chirp/bark at you first.if you dont give way you are gonna get it. Concentrated scent smells like electric fire then dissipates into monumental stench that sticks for months!
There was something sad about this. Maybe it just drove home how lives have changed so much bc of CV. Similar to coming back to your house after a big fire (California analogy). You left with your family & a clean boat & big plans; now the family is gone & the boat is hurting & making plans is tough. So bittersweet. Thank you for expressing so well the tone of our collective experience.
Nikki is such a wonderful person inside and out. And it’s a bonus that she’s is absolutely beautiful everything about her is just stunning. Jason is such a lucky man. They complement each other in life perfect.
I enjoyed this episode completely..the height of stokedness in your faces on the dingie ride says it all. Love you 2 brilliant people. Huggs & Love from my Fam to yours!!❤💪😊⛵🌴🌞❗
@@michaelrice500 Or a complete new fuel hose assembly (it's the rubber that dries out and cracks). The water pump rebuild is a good idea also. If it were me, I'd pump a small quantity of oil down a spark plug hole and pull the engine over slowly a few times. This is normal for a four-stroke engine before long term storage. I'd also check the control cables for corrosion and binding. I don't recall seeing a video where Jason & Nikki did preventative maintenance before leaving the engine behind. I don't know if their Yamaha is fuel injected or not and if it is, they should check the vapor separator and clean it and if it is a carburetor model they may need to clean the carbs and slow speed jets. The four-strokes due to their frugal nature with fuel also then have emulsion tubes with very tiny air bleed holes that can get plugged very easily. Even if you run the engine out of fuel, there is always residual fuel left in the bowl so that should have been drained before departure. I've serviced engines that have been submerged before and can attest to their resiliency so they shouldn't have too many issues.
@@michaelrice500 It's also the primer bulb at risk in the fuel line, not just the hose. Fogging oil treatments were used for two-stroke motors. Every four-stroke manufacturer recommends the oil in the cylinder method for long term storage. I believe they have a four-stroke engine.
@@michaelrice500 I didn't mean to be contradictory Mark, but I spent nearly 20 years as an Engineer for a major four-stroke outboard manufacturer and have this stuff drilled into my head :-)
@@michaelrice500 Before they were direct injected, the carburetor versions would dump 30% of the raw unburned fuel directly into our waterways (hence that pretty rainbow sheen on the surface behind every two-stroke). Even now, after cleaning up the hydro-carbon emissions (unburnt fuel) they still lubricate themselves with a constant loss oiling system. Roughly 6% of the 2-stroke oil injected into the engine is burnt in combustion and the remaining 94% of the oil is discharged right into our waterways. They have always and still remain a scourge to our environment.
Looks like you have already made a nice dent in the work needed. I'm sure there are still some good times to be had. While you're at it I would change the impeller in your dinghy motor. After a year out of the water it probably has dry rot. You know things never fail at a convenient time. Looking forward to the upcoming videos of Curiosity coming back to life!
Finally back..... Is so great to see you guys in full action. I bet the next few months will be boat projects videos.... But I am on it.... I really like how Jason ”with NO EXPERIENCE” manage to bring up everything to speed!
If, after rental fee for said power washer, shore power if any is available, long extension cord, clean water, long garden hose, and a day or so to do, then I concur
This isn't a backyard project. Its called elbow grease, which Nikki appears to have an abundance of, then its doesn't require any of the above. However, Pressure washer cant be beat...Unless your Nikki...
@@toughgy123 Didn't notice that huge crate of gear they had shipped to Tonga? A small electric 180 PSI pressure water only costs a couple of hundred bucks...and uses 1 1/2 GPM. They could power it off their solar panels...and collect enough water from rain water.
I recommend a power washer with a few different nozzles for stripping grime from your boat. Uses very little water and requires even less scrubbing 🧽 Glad you’re up and zipping around in your dinghy. It looks liberating 😊 ❤️ 🌈
17:15 ... yip, that is what I thought. Removing the little pump and putting the plug in at the bottom, you're going to mess no matter what. What about, after draining the oil, replace the bottom plug, over fill through the top, remove pump, mess at will without risking losing to much oil, and replace the top plug once it stops running out. One could also measure the correct quantity in a jar if that pump cant reach all the oil, and that would save a lot of mess, and, anxiety 😉 !
Thank goodness you had the boat (put on the hard), or you would be in real trouble. After a year of neglect, (not your fault), It is almost impossible, to restore rubber, fabric or plastic or to near new! Electrical connections may have also corroded. Plus don’t forget to to check the “sheets” and riggings. Gelcoat takes a lot of polishing, (be careful not to burn through it). I’m sure you will be able to make it very acceptable, but don’t get your hopes too high to make it perfect. Boats are very hard to keep up, but don’t get discouraged! Good luck! I really enjoy your endeavors!
Hi. You need to get a dinghy cover made. That black on the top of minion is degraded polyester...your dinghy is not hypolan. (mispelled that one. So that discolorization will continue....and the fabric will get sticky...making it impossible to keep clean....save your dinghy and get some sunbrella covers made....just an idea.
O_o is there a reason to fill the gear oil from the bottom and not the top? I understand that you fill it to capacity till it drips out. Just makes more sense to fill from the top, and have less oil loss plugging it back up.
@@salnichols94805 I get the air/condensation worry... but i think its more of a risk loosing oil out of the sump having to quickly plug it back up, unless you're topping back off after it's plugged. and if having to do it over water seems like a lot of extra..uh mess lol.
Once you put the screw seal in the top, you can remove the fill tube and insert the bottom seal with minimal or no loss. It's some suction kind of thing. Insert a straw in a glass of your face vodka tonic. Hold your finger over the top and remove from the glass. Notice how it doesn't drip out? Now put it in your mouth and remove your finger...its a slow way of getting totally wrecked, and that's why the oil doesn't run out.
Can we just say, Nikki, is smoking hott. And Jason, is one lucky dude. I mean, geez. I love the content, but didnt really pay attention to hottness level. Wow, congrats my dude. You two, are perfect for each other. Many safe travels you two.
@Gary B Reptilian definitely smokin hott. I didnt really notice. I thought hey they got awesome content. I'mma goona watch and see how this plays out for em. And then Nikki comes out looking like a dang model. I was like holy crap... So i had to speak on it. Just to let em know that there "beautifulness" was appreciated. Lol 😂
Awesome job on Minion Nikki & Jason, looks like new and back to life !! Definitely need more bloopers/out-takes! Fair Wynns and Following Seas Curiosity!!
Yes, chlorine and bleach would have made minion look brand new but sayonara grass undeneath!. Dont think i could deal with the guilt of using those sort of chemicals in a place like tonga.
It is great that you both can have a sense of humour with so many hours of work to do before you can return to the water. Sine you normally upload on video a week, feel free to make them longer. As for any negative comment from some people...simply ignore them. You can never please everyone. Wondering what the condition of the main sail is like. Hope it is in good condition
A dingy and electrical tip. Whenever you have to pull a wire or tube from point A to point B, and there is a chance that you will have to return it to the same place or add additional wires or lines in the future, add a small, strong line to leave, something like fishing line may be good. When you have to add another line, pull successively larger lines through with the fishing line until you can pull the fuel, water, or other line or electric line through. Don't forget to put the fishing line through again when you finally pull the needed line through in case there are more lines needed in the future.
I know it’s a _loooong_ video…but poor Minion was in terrible shape and our little outboard needed some professional help. Plus, there’s always the distraction of #BoatLife throwing a water leak in here and there 😱
If there’s something special from the vid you want to know more about, or if you have some tips for Inflatable Dinghy Cleaning and Outboard Motor Maintenance, we’re all ears. Share below and it not only helps us, but sends good vibes through the community.
As always Nikki’s prepared a post on our website if you want links, additional thoughts and stories: www.gonewiththewynns.com/boat-back-to-life
A special shout-out to our Patreon’s and the peeps that support our productions through our Tip Jar: www.gonewiththewynns.com/join-us You help keep these videos flowin, and for that we 💘 you!
Cheers Everyone, we’ll see you next Sunday-Video-Funday 🍻
I'm cool with longer video's!
Also, holy crap, Nikki needs to be in a 2 piece more often... Maybe for the ladies, have Jason take off his shirt too, he's not big, but he's hella lean, as a dude I'm jealous. You two are just the cutest couple. I just miss Nikki's short hair from the RVing days, that was so cute!
Gear lube: Couldn't you have filled it from the upper hole? On automotive transmissions and gearboxes the upper hole is literally called the filler hole.
Water separator: Typically cars don't have water separators on the fuel because the amount of water isn't usually significant enough to make them worth the cost or effort. If some water gets into the fuel lines and goes through the injectors then it will just get turned into steam inside the combustion chamber and vented with the exhaust, so no problem. In fact in some heavy turbo systems water is intentionally injected into the cylinders to decrease cylinder temperatures. I could theoretically see it being an issue in a wetter environment like Minion, or on a much smaller motor with higher compression where there just isn't much room for water in the cylinder. All that being said though, for under $50 I'd have done it too just for a bit more peace of mind.
And your tech dude was right, I'd have just started up Minion's motor without a second thought after it sitting for a year, Yamaha does good solid stuff. You probably could've run it off year old gas with no problem. Doing the motor oil change was definitely worth the effort. Good job on everything Minion looks almost like new, that's impressive.
Tackling the dinghy: Yeah, that was :-) Y'all are so often clean and professional, it's nice to see a bit more realism.
12°C / 53.6°F
in Vancouver, Canada, and the rain is 9C as of 5 Am went for a walk, I imagine it's pretty tough to do as your doing but seems like your on the right track for getting curiosity back to life. Congratulations on getting the Minion seaworthy, I cannot imagine attempting that in colder weather than what you have. Your not alone with it, I'm sure some people along your way will help you through, there are no coincidences, people fall into your way for a reason or a season, and good fortune to you both! .
You should really change the engine impeller. It will leave you stranded.
Love the longer video!
Hey there, another great vid and longer was similar to watching a short film very entertaining. BTW did you have the kill cord attached to your wrist during the wild ride? I am curious as I see many cruisers without attaching it, for my future cruising, it seems logical to always use it, what is best?
First You Tube Comment Ever...
You two reminded me why I watch you and continue to, it's not your RV and Boating adventures, it's not your personalities, and it's not your film production, even though they are all PRETTY DAMN GOOD!
It's undeniably your PHENOMENAL WORK ETHIC and CAN DO ATTITUDE; it is the hallmark of the essence of success!!!
I wish nothing but great things for you both, moving forward:-)
You two embody the spirit of which dreams and achievements are transformed from concept to reality.
💙💛💙
I could not have said it better myself, Marcus! Love to watch the Wynns!
Marcus,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind comment. It truly means a lot to us, and to know it's your first YT comment ever...well, that's pretty big. Hope you continue to enjoy the maintenance because we have a TON of it left to do 💘
Yes ! Do it anyhow. Learn as you go. Keep trying.
Yes, Marcus! Nikki and Jason could be like a lot of online personalities and just show their awesome lives (they look great, go to amazing places, etc.). Instead, they show bad with the good, like poor Jason getting sea sick. The channel is full of realism, and it really is about the people they are. I'm definitely motivated watching their videos, but I have to say seeing them back "home" has been a relief. It reflects the hope I have for us all getting through the pandemic.
Jason's a REAL MAN! He's willing to ask for help and advice. ;)
Jason: You can attack my dinghy ....
Nikki: Cut....
Me: Wiping up the coffee I spit out on my keyboard.
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Me: 😲😳
That was hilarious 🤣... 👍🏾
Absolutely my favorite Jason comment.... ever
I'm still cleaning diet coke off of my desk and computer, but this is evidence that even though there is a mountain of work still to be done, the mood (and life) is improving every day.
Dingy....LOL.....
Curiosity can't wait to be cleaned, and fixed inside, and out...and be back out in the water. It's good to see both of you really smiling because your back where you need to be, next to, and on your catamaran. We're heading back from my husband's parents in New Mexico. We took our rig out for 11 days to go help rebuild dad's tractor, and visit both mom, and dad. The morning of October 14th, dad passed away in his sleep. I'm so glad we got to see him before he passed. The year 2020 has been a real odd year for many. Hang in there you two, and before you know it you'll be back out on the water doing what you enjoy doing. Hugs to you both!
Well Folks, I just like to say that you pair are maybe the nicest people I've come across . I watched you save the lives of hundreds of animals in Fiji at the same time clean the beaches of garbage...then you played no small part in saving Mark and helping him get re-united with his family. You Jason and Nikki, take very good care of yourself and stay safe..Cheers ⛵
Tears reading your comment...world needs more people like this...inspires us to be better humans.
Dinghy ride in driving rain, choppy waters + Jason's ear-to-ear grin = Pure Joy! If that's the reaction you have on your first ride back on Minion, I can't wait to see your reactions when you splash Curiosity again. Enjoy! The simple pleasures in life can bring such joy to your heart. Thank you for sharing that with all of us.
Formal request for 2 videos a week! Love that y’all are back at the boat
I second this. Also, long form videos are awesome.
I formally second this. What about merch?
Amen to that
Yes, but they are working a full day; adding editing to that would really be tough.
You do know it takes hours and hours to make these videos Right ?? They would hardly have time to work on the boat ......unless of course your volunteering your services ???
We are happy that we get a 30 min videos on Sunday 🧐
best outtake YET!!!!
When doing the oil in the lower unit tighten up that top screw before you take out the oil pump line. You won't loose as much oil out of the bottom hole before you get the screw in.
Why not put the plug in the bottom and fill from the top?
@@mikew7107 Doing it from the bottom pushes the air bubbles up and out the top hole. You don't want any cavitation in lower unit lube.
@@mikew7107 I assume it avoids air pockets better - the don't have to bubble up back through the flow of oil.
@@mikew7107 you may get an air lock
It also shows you when you have the proper amount of lube installed. It is an inexact measurement because you never get all of the lube to drain out and too much can sometimes be as bad as too little.
Minion is looking FABULOUS!!! Well done Team Wynn !!!
Yes! Please keep up the 30 minute videos, as long as you have the bandwidth for it, awesome! Jason, good luck with your dinghy. :) Kevin, you do man! Glad to see everything coming together for you two.
Those smiles said it all. A little clean up makes everything better. Stay safe and healthy.
JASON, you've come a long way from the time up in Alaska where you were trying to figure out how to add air to a deflated tire. :)
That is the exact episode when I discovered the Wynns while looking at buying a van to convert for travel...
@@katsmart1290 Did you buy a van & convert it? Details Please. I owned a converted 1992 E250 Ford with an inline 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed with overdrive & the entire cargo area had been insulated with 2" of Polyiso. It provided me with all the space I needed & I had absolutely no need for restaurants or lodgings.
Noticed in your blog post about the e-bike, that the seat (saddle) is uncomfortable. That is probably an easy enough fix. Most bike saddles can be swapped, and oddly, the more "bare bones" the saddle, the more comfortable it is once you've broken it in. A big padded saddle tends to put pressure on soft tissue, while a minimalist saddle will keep you on your sit bones. There may be a few days of sore tushies while you are breaking them in, but smaller saddles are they way to go.
7:20 Holy snap, Nikki! Lookin' fine in your "Gilligans Island" outfit!! Maryanne would be jealous!! Ha ha!! Judging by his closing comment, Jason has also noticed! Ha ha!!
A rainy day in Tongabeats a sunny day in quarantine!
Nikki, you are the Energizer Bunny! 👏👏👏 🐇🐇🐇
Bottom plug is your drain. Top plug is your fill. After pulling bottom plug to drain, replace bottom plug. Fill from the top. You got this man!
31 minutes of pure bliss!
My Sunday feels complete with a Wynns video. I’m sure you know this, but so many of your viewers/followers live our lives vicariously through you. ❤️
I'm glad that you are making progress and see light in the tunnel .
Baby steps ....
Love the pigtails! It's a good look. Very "Mary Ann" from Giligan's Isle - who all know was the hottie on the show. ;)
we all know who the hottie is on THIS show.... Calm down Jason, you know we were going to say it was you...🙊
Just read in the Dallas Morning News that Dawn Wells (played Mary Ann in Gilligan’s Island) turns 82 today...
Clifford- How timely🤪
Just coming in here @7:17 to say, "dear me! It's Maryanne v2.0" 😍 Love how positive and upbeat these two always appear to be in their footage
We owned a Zodiac YL480DX RIB for about 15 years and early on I fell in love with a product called 303 UV Protectant. I bought it to protect the fabric on the air chambers and sure enough it kept them fresh and supple without a hint anywhere of hazing, cracking or drying out. When we sold it after 15 years of sitting in the hot Georgia sun it looked brand new. I noticed that after wiping it down with the product that the tubes felt super slick, almost like they had a teflon coating. As it turned out, dirt and mold just had a hard time sticking to the surface. After sitting in an open shed for 5 months every winter, it would come out looking terrible covered in a blackish mold like substance as well as baked on pollen from the normal environment here. 90% of this would simply rinse off with a garden hose and the rest could easily be removed with a light pass with a soapy sponge. I'd wipe it down with the 303 every spring after washing it and again before putting it in storage in November.
This is a video I made with the boat after about 10 years of use ... you can see what shape it's in ... ua-cam.com/video/Ts73mRt7DUg/v-deo.html
Happiness is when even the rain can't wipe the smile off your face when things are finally going right. May you be continue being blessed with good fortune.
Jason if you will put in the top plug and tighten it up it will hold enough of a vacuum to hold the gear oil up in the lower unit so you can put the lower plug in. You will loose just a little but not enough to be an issue. Also the pump should have a little piece of hard plastic hose that goes into the bottom of the pump to reach the bottom of the quart jug.
The smile on Jason’s face when he was driving The dingy was so wonderful. You definitely can see the joy of being on your boat back on the water. I am so happy for both of you!
Your home and things have worked out in the end,that's what matters and your smiles as you raced the rain in your dinghy for pizza says alot more than seen,way to go Wynns,take care be safe and may your needs be met when needed and don't forget to lend a hand to those in need when you can....
You two seem light-hearted in a way we haven't seen in months. I am so happy for you.
You two are a breath of fresh air.... just discovered your channel.
You desperately need a 2nd mate, I actually ,personally, know a retired 64 yr old that would consider helping you. He say's he'd trade maintenance for sailing knowledge, if you leave the "hard" that is... *chuckles*
Keep up the video's, you're to fun too watch.
I am so impressed by both the humility to learn and the diligence to press through the multitude of tasks that you all encounter with each new circumstance. And your positivity is infectious, I’m smiling ear to ear by the end of each video. You all are an inspiration.
No such thing as a Wynn video too long! Sooo awesome to see Minion launched!
😂 the smiles on y'all's faces!!! So, awesome to see!
I KNOW YOU PROBABLY WON'T SEE THIS BUT, IF YOU PUT THE TOP SCREW IN WHILE THE OIL PUTTER INNER IS STILL IN, IT WILL NOT LET THE OIL OUT WHEN YOU PULL THE BOTTOM OUT. JUST LIKE WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FINGER OVER THE TOP OF THE STRAW AND TAKE IT OUT OF THE WATER AND MOST OF THE WATER STAYS IN THE STRAW. You guys are doing so GOOD!!!!!!! I wrote this in all caps so you might see, not that I'm yelling at you. :)
Boy that pizza sure looked good. Glad you guys made it "Home"
So much joy in watching you get back to what you love. And Jason, you crack me up!
I love where the big guy picked up the outboard motor as though it were a bar of candy!
Jason stood back: 'Well, OK!'
No need to use a lift to put your boat back in the water, the big man will do it!
Another great fun episode.....
I loved that clip too! In Hawaii the Samoan people ride around in the back of pickups bc they dont fit in the car! Beautiful people. Very strong and have warrior hearts 😍
Comedy and entertainment at it’s best is synonymous with the Wynns. Thank you... Blessings 👍🇺🇸😎...🥇⛵️
Fill in oil, insert the upper screw, tilt the motor (horizontal), insert the lower screw - not a single drop goes wrong.
I was about to say the same thing but checked the comments first to see if others mentioned this. Hopefully Jason reads this for next time. Also, he could have tilted the bottle the oil came in and it would have sucked it up.
Jason, your oil filler pump kit looks similar to the one I use to use on my Mercury. If I'm not mistaken, it should include an extender that fits on the lower end of the pump stem that allows it to reach to the bottom of your oil bottle. Also, you might want to ask the Yahama shop if he carrys the plug screw for your motor that has a little magnetic component that you put in the lower hole. It collects fine metal fillings that tells you if your lower end gearbox is needing attention before the gears wear out.
If you put the top in the vacuum slows it enough that you hardly lose any oil at all.
Kinda like putting our finger over the top of a straw in a milkshake. Nary a drop will be lost.
What a monster sailboat, I like it.
“You can tackle my dingy...” that’s Keith’s influence 🤣🤣🤣
Nikki-you’re so cute...only Nikki can make cleaning fashionable...you go girl! It must feel GREAT to be be cleaning this stuff. Sail on !
Another good trick to keep water out of the fuel system is to just keep the fuel tanks topped off as much as possible. The majority of the water contamination you'll get in a fuel system comes form humidity in the air, when it cools at night if the temp drops below the dew point it will begin to condense on any surface it can (inside of the fuel tank that's exposed to the air via a vent). Since water is heavier than gas it will run to the bottom of the fuel tank. Many fuel tanks will have the fuel pick up slightly above the bottom of the tank so that sediment, water and other contaminants can accumulate somewhere without being drawn into the fuel system and thus the engine. Check if your fuel tank has a drain at the absolute bottom of the tank, below where the fuel pickup is for the engine. In the aviation world its something you do before every flight to remove contaminants. TLDR if you have less air volume in the fuel tanks, that's less moisture in your fuel system, keep 'em topped off.
Kelton Rochelle That makes sense ,I used my boat nearly everyday ,but after a surgery the wife wouldn't let me use it for a month ,i left the vent closed on the tank and when I checked the fuel ,it had water in it ,not much but still enough to ruin a good day ,so obviously my tank must be venting somewhere else. Anyway back to using it weather and wife permitting as much as I can ,and using fuel regularly so shouldn't be a problem.Cheers from down under.
All the best with the other dingy project.
It’s always gratifying to watch the mud dauber empire get their just desserts
The sheer joy on your faces in that dinghy ride!
Whew! That's a job! Love your bathing suit, Nikki!
Jason needs to put on his speedo to match you.😊🤣😎
Minion looks amazing. Great job. Your smiles are infectious. Love your content!
The ONLY nautical term I know...
To be “three sheets to the wind” is to be drunk. The sheet is the line that controls the sails on a ship. If the line is not secured, the sail flops in the wind, and the ship loses headway and control. If all three sails are loose, the ship is out of control.
Love your channel!
2:15 WoW! You look AMAZING in that little black pants and pink top.
So hilarious because I was yelling "cut those zip tie ends" and then you called me out on my aggression. Glad you guys are back on the water, a little bit at least.
Dinghy jokes makes the world a more fun place. Sailboat life isn’t as easy as it sounds. I believe it is worth your efforts. Be well Wynns
For the gear lube pump there is a extra piece of plastic tube that goes on the bottom of the pump to reach the bottom of the bottle.
If not cut a piece from the long tube to fit on the bottom of the pump that will go to the bottom of the bottle. That was a nice “MacGyver” plan B though.
@@jeffvanhoy2144 you could also use a bic ball point pen tube it fits perfectly.
Yep, you lost your pump extension.
Drain from the bottom, fill from the top.
No, outdrives always fill from the bottom until oil comes out the top.
Never owned a boat other than a tin boat with a 7 horsepower. Never travelled on the ocean. But I love watching you both. Plus you are both so positive in attitude even when everything is going wrong. Love to you both.
Owning a boat is enjoyable, particularly when using it. BUT Realize they are FAMOUS as being described as owning a whole in the water for a place to pour money. THE HAPPIEST days of OWNING a boat are the DAY you BUY it and thr DAY you SELL it
A miracle-worker as far as cleaning things go, here is a really great, enviromentally friendly recipe for a cleaning solution (I'll translate it from swedish);
vinegar (12%) - 2 dl
Water - 3 dl
dishsoap - 5 drops
Mix together in a spraybottle, spray and let sit for a couple of minutes; scrub away. This is originally a window cleaner but can be used for cleaning the shower and all kinds of things - cleaning wood/an old deck is easy with this
The vinegar would be white/neutral vinegar for you outside of the realm of 'ättika' (which we call neutral vinegar in sweden and we have a higher acidity on it so the amount in the recipe might change for you - only saw 5% vinegar from heinz when I googled.) Remember - vinegar is an acid so be carefull and check the percentage so you don't damage your eyes/skin when handling it. (vinegar/ättika is available in 24% and 12% in swedish grocery stores - user discression is advised!)
Exchange vinegar for hydrogen peroxide and this works on skunk smell
@@xxxvcvv don't have any skunks where I live and I am kind of glad for that.
I've had many a dog confuse them for cats and get sprayed! They're not bad little creatures, they stamp their front feet at you and chirp/bark at you first.if you dont give way you are gonna get it. Concentrated scent smells like electric fire then dissipates into monumental stench that sticks for months!
@@xxxvcvv Skunks are a member of the cat genre, and yes dogs will repeatedly tangle with them and not learn a lesson very well.
Saltwater...and Salt air crushes everything. Nice job and great team work.
There was something sad about this. Maybe it just drove home how lives have changed so much bc of CV. Similar to coming back to your house after a big fire (California analogy). You left with your family & a clean boat & big plans; now the family is gone & the boat is hurting & making plans is tough. So bittersweet. Thank you for expressing so well the tone of our collective experience.
Nikki is such a wonderful person inside and out. And it’s a bonus that she’s is absolutely beautiful everything about her is just stunning. Jason is such a lucky man. They complement each other in life perfect.
I enjoyed this episode completely..the height of stokedness in your faces on the dingie ride says it all. Love you 2 brilliant people. Huggs & Love from my Fam to yours!!❤💪😊⛵🌴🌞❗
Hey!!! I love watching your channel. You guys are so real and amazing!!
Your smiles on this first dingy ride!!! 🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️
Well, at least you’re home! Good luck getting it done and getting Curiosity splashed soon!
U can tackle my dinghy and watch it come to life😂😂😂😂crushed it 😂😂😂😂😂
Nice to see the happy smiles back again.
make suren you buy a spare water pump impeller AND the complete water pump kit while you have a your Texas mec.
. . . and an extra set of fuel hose ends while you're at it.
@@michaelrice500 Or a complete new fuel hose assembly (it's the rubber that dries out and cracks). The water pump rebuild is a good idea also. If it were me, I'd pump a small quantity of oil down a spark plug hole and pull the engine over slowly a few times. This is normal for a four-stroke engine before long term storage. I'd also check the control cables for corrosion and binding. I don't recall seeing a video where Jason & Nikki did preventative maintenance before leaving the engine behind. I don't know if their Yamaha is fuel injected or not and if it is, they should check the vapor separator and clean it and if it is a carburetor model they may need to clean the carbs and slow speed jets. The four-strokes due to their frugal nature with fuel also then have emulsion tubes with very tiny air bleed holes that can get plugged very easily. Even if you run the engine out of fuel, there is always residual fuel left in the bowl so that should have been drained before departure. I've serviced engines that have been submerged before and can attest to their resiliency so they shouldn't have too many issues.
@@michaelrice500 It's also the primer bulb at risk in the fuel line, not just the hose. Fogging oil treatments were used for two-stroke motors. Every four-stroke manufacturer recommends the oil in the cylinder method for long term storage. I believe they have a four-stroke engine.
@@michaelrice500 I didn't mean to be contradictory Mark, but I spent nearly 20 years as an Engineer for a major four-stroke outboard manufacturer and have this stuff drilled into my head :-)
@@michaelrice500 Before they were direct injected, the carburetor versions would dump 30% of the raw unburned fuel directly into our waterways (hence that pretty rainbow sheen on the surface behind every two-stroke). Even now, after cleaning up the hydro-carbon emissions (unburnt fuel) they still lubricate themselves with a constant loss oiling system. Roughly 6% of the 2-stroke oil injected into the engine is burnt in combustion and the remaining 94% of the oil is discharged right into our waterways. They have always and still remain a scourge to our environment.
*It's so satisfying to see you folks get your boats back in order as you finally return to your chosen, regular lifestyle of living.*
Congratulations guys
Happiness is a live dingy!
Looks like you have already made a nice dent in the work needed. I'm sure there are still some good times to be had. While you're at it I would change the impeller in your dinghy motor. After a year out of the water it probably has dry rot. You know things never fail at a convenient time. Looking forward to the upcoming videos of Curiosity coming back to life!
Lomce in awhile, the long videos are really nice!! Glad Minion is back in the water! Getting closer, so excited for you both!!
I am watching & praying for you all from Bow, Washington! I am so happy for you that your back with your boat! Aimey
Thank you so much!
It's a beginning once again.....I feel better now.....thank you both!!
If they were having problems with that fabric, I would ask for some replacement fabric, in the shape of a boat.
Finally back..... Is so great to see you guys in full action. I bet the next few months will be boat projects videos.... But I am on it.... I really like how Jason ”with NO EXPERIENCE” manage to bring up everything to speed!
Can't wait to sail the ocean.
maybe I will maybe I won't🤷♂️.
you guys are lucky.
Yay you’re back on the water! Go Minion!
Where did Jason get his blue “save bees, plant trees, clean seas” tshirt!?!? We want one!
Good to see you back on the water even if it is on Minion for now. Nice work.
Girl, You need a power washer
They have the power and they don't cost much...a no brainer.
...and a power brush....
If, after rental fee for said power washer, shore power if any is available, long extension cord, clean water, long garden hose, and a day or so to do, then I concur
This isn't a backyard project. Its called elbow grease, which Nikki appears to have an abundance of, then its doesn't require any of the above. However, Pressure washer cant be beat...Unless your Nikki...
@@toughgy123
Didn't notice that huge crate of gear they had shipped to Tonga?
A small electric 180 PSI pressure water only costs a couple of hundred bucks...and uses 1 1/2 GPM.
They could power it off their solar panels...and collect enough water from rain water.
I recommend a power washer with a few different nozzles for stripping grime from your boat. Uses very little water and requires even less scrubbing 🧽 Glad you’re up and zipping around in your dinghy. It looks liberating 😊 ❤️ 🌈
Can we take a moment to admire the hottest cleaning outfit ever on 7:16? 😁
my wife asked why I was drooling :) had to come up with something quick!
Agreed Nikki looks fabulous
That’s For Sure ❤️ 🇺🇸 so glad you guys are doing well.And look amazing 😉
So glad i wasnt the only one who turned on slo mo and watched that segment.. :P
well we know why Jason forgot to buy gas being distracted all afternoon
What a lot of hard work! It was funny to see Minion being pulled by the giant tractor! Another step closer....
"Inflating the Dinghey..." The New meaning ...
notice they didn't show who did it
@@irench I'm kind of glad they didn't. I wouldn't have read the most pure comment ever, if they did show infating of the dinghey.
Looks like the straw was missing from your gear oil pump.... very smart of you to adapt to get the job done...
17:15 ... yip, that is what I thought. Removing the little pump and putting the plug in at the bottom, you're going to mess no matter what. What about, after draining the oil, replace the bottom plug, over fill through the top, remove pump, mess at will without risking losing to much oil, and replace the top plug once it stops running out. One could also measure the correct quantity in a jar if that pump cant reach all the oil, and that would save a lot of mess, and, anxiety 😉 !
Filling from the bottom is what the manufacturer recommends and it reduces air pockets.
Curious Minion
Thank goodness you had the boat (put on the hard), or you would be in real trouble. After a year of neglect, (not your fault), It is almost impossible, to restore rubber, fabric or plastic or to near new! Electrical connections may have also corroded. Plus don’t forget to to check the “sheets” and riggings. Gelcoat takes a lot of polishing, (be careful not to burn through it). I’m sure you will be able to make it very acceptable, but don’t get your hopes too high to make it perfect. Boats are very hard to keep up, but don’t get discouraged! Good luck! I really enjoy your endeavors!
I feel like the condition of Curiosity and Minion are analogous for every human on earth in the Pandemic
Hi. You need to get a dinghy cover made. That black on the top of minion is degraded polyester...your dinghy is not hypolan. (mispelled that one. So that discolorization will continue....and the fabric will get sticky...making it impossible to keep clean....save your dinghy and get some sunbrella covers made....just an idea.
I’m going to need the name of those electric bikes. They are the perfect size for camping.
I dunno, id still like the backup of a set of pedals.
@@shaolin2987 - Thank you!! It’s on my Christmas wishlist!
having fun in the worst of times is always great to watch :)
I didn't knew the word pescatarian until I saw one of your vlogs with z crew....😅
Me either! And now I've been trying out the pesca life for a month and loving it
Very happy for you both. Great scrubbing! Minion rocks! Blessings to you all!
O_o is there a reason to fill the gear oil from the bottom and not the top? I understand that you fill it to capacity till it drips out. Just makes more sense to fill from the top, and have less oil loss plugging it back up.
You fill it from the bottom because it pushes the air out. Air gaps result in condensation which isn’t good.
@@salnichols94805 You beat me to replying...
Glad someone said it. Haha
@@salnichols94805 I get the air/condensation worry... but i think its more of a risk loosing oil out of the sump having to quickly plug it back up, unless you're topping back off after it's plugged. and if having to do it over water seems like a lot of extra..uh mess lol.
Once you put the screw seal in the top, you can remove the fill tube and insert the bottom seal with minimal or no loss. It's some suction kind of thing. Insert a straw in a glass of your face vodka tonic. Hold your finger over the top and remove from the glass. Notice how it doesn't drip out? Now put it in your mouth and remove your finger...its a slow way of getting totally wrecked, and that's why the oil doesn't run out.
Your attitude’s is amazing!!! Minion is back
Can we just say, Nikki, is smoking hott. And Jason, is one lucky dude. I mean, geez. I love the content, but didnt really pay attention to hottness level. Wow, congrats my dude. You two, are perfect for each other. Many safe travels you two.
For the longest time I've thought she looks like a famous actress, but I can't quite place it.
@Gary B Reptilian definitely smokin hott. I didnt really notice. I thought hey they got awesome content. I'mma goona watch and see how this plays out for em. And then Nikki comes out looking like a dang model. I was like holy crap... So i had to speak on it. Just to let em know that there "beautifulness" was appreciated. Lol 😂
I would happily watch paint dry with you guys, soo good to have you back making regular vids!
*Is it Tonga time? I think it's Tonga time!*
Ah it's great to be in Tonga again, isn't it? What a nice kingdom
Awesome job on Minion Nikki & Jason, looks like new and back to life !! Definitely need more bloopers/out-takes! Fair Wynns and Following Seas Curiosity!!
The “spray on wipe off” products are out there. But they are horrible for the environment. That’s why you gotta scrub so much lol
Yes, chlorine and bleach would have made minion look brand new but sayonara grass undeneath!. Dont think i could deal with the guilt of using those sort of chemicals in a place like tonga.
Nothing like a dingy coming to life , Nice place to be doing the ' Bring back to life ' .. looking great .
It is great that you both can have a sense of humour with so many hours of work to do before you can return to the water. Sine you normally upload on video a week, feel free to make them longer.
As for any negative comment from some people...simply ignore them. You can never please everyone.
Wondering what the condition of the main sail is like. Hope it is in good condition
A dingy and electrical tip. Whenever you have to pull a wire or tube from point A to point B, and there is a chance that you will have to return it to the same place or add additional wires or lines in the future, add a small, strong line to leave, something like fishing line may be good. When you have to add another line, pull successively larger lines through with the fishing line until you can pull the fuel, water, or other line or electric line through. Don't forget to put the fishing line through again when you finally pull the needed line through in case there are more lines needed in the future.