Aloha! Regarding your diesel engine issues. If you haven't already thought of it I highly recommend you have the fuel tank "polished" before you set out again. My experience with fuel tanks on boats that have been on the hard or in a slip without use for an extended length of time build up algae, especially in tanks that are not full. Once the boat is underway for several hours the movement of the boat causes the algae to break free from the sides of the tank and eventually clogs the fuel filter(s). Changing the fuel filters will help but depending on the amount of algae in the tank it could clog the new filter(s). The process of "Polishing" runs all the fuel in the tank through finer and finer filters until all the "gunk" has been filtered out and you're left with crystal clear fuel. Fortunately, you're in LA where there are likely several vendors who polish fuel. Hope this helps. Fair winds and following seas. Rick,
Yeah, sounds like a fuel starvation problem, likely from the dreaded diesel bug. There could also be sludge on the bottom of the fuel tank where it has settled - easily gets stirred up once underway. Best to polish the fuel by evacuating the tank (i.e. empty the tank completely and polish) and inspect/clean the tank of any sludge. Then, run polished diesel through the lines, cleaning out the filters, re-running polished diesel. Rinse, repeat.
You need to leave the seacock closed until you start your motor if not you will flood your engine with sea water because it takes exhaust to blow the water out the back of the boat. If you fill the exhaust up it will fill the rear cylinders with water and it can bend your rods, once it starts then you open the seacock
@@sailingposttime I started following you from your first post. It is wonderful to see how you both are growing into this experience. After the nice work you did on the first boat I wish I could buy that from you and go cruising. Did you ever get the electric motor going? I finally got mine dialed in and it is working fantastic!
Thank You for a Great video this week. Looking forward to maybe seeing your sails ⛵️ on the Horizon from our lanai. Lol. Might be a bit of a stretch from here on the Big Island. But it would be fun to see. Ok until next time ⏲️, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Aloha
I would have cut the filters open check for slippery algae. Don’t rely on someone polishing your fuel. And then take this dangerous trip. Ok for coastal cruising. To many time I paid for a fix to only pay again same fix. Ok now you see sails need repair. You a captain it’s on you to make sure the vessel is ready. People die when things aren’t right. Education is costly I just happy returned safely.
Please get a owner’s manual for your engine.Sometimes you have to rotate the engine a little to get the lift fuel pump to pump.Then bleed the air out of the filter that you replaced by manually pumping the lever on the lift pump with the bleeder loosened until fuel comes out then tighten the bleeder nut.You could google it.Please find instructions on the proper procedure 🥴
please forgive my rudeness but you would benefit from toning down the eyebrow makeup, really sorry., said as a friend.. So much better for the rest of the video when you show the blessing of natural beauty that you have been given... love the content though 🙂
Aloha! Regarding your diesel engine issues. If you haven't already thought of it I highly recommend you have the fuel tank "polished" before you set out again. My experience with fuel tanks on boats that have been on the hard or in a slip without use for an extended length of time build up algae, especially in tanks that are not full. Once the boat is underway for several hours the movement of the boat causes the algae to break free from the sides of the tank and eventually clogs the fuel filter(s). Changing the fuel filters will help but depending on the amount of algae in the tank it could clog the new filter(s). The process of "Polishing" runs all the fuel in the tank through finer and finer filters until all the "gunk" has been filtered out and you're left with crystal clear fuel. Fortunately, you're in LA where there are likely several vendors who polish fuel. Hope this helps. Fair winds and following seas. Rick,
Yeah, sounds like a fuel starvation problem, likely from the dreaded diesel bug.
There could also be sludge on the bottom of the fuel tank where it has settled - easily gets stirred up once underway.
Best to polish the fuel by evacuating the tank (i.e. empty the tank completely and polish) and inspect/clean the tank of any sludge.
Then, run polished diesel through the lines, cleaning out the filters, re-running polished diesel. Rinse, repeat.
Ah the trials and tribulations, I've missed your narrations!⛵⛵⛵
Hi guys, Sailing should really be renamed Repairing 😊 Great to have the assistance of Seths parents on occasions like this. Stay Safe & Fair Winds!! ☘
Keep your chin up and things will get better. Keeping you in my prayers.
Good to see you back
Make sure you clean your fuel tanks, or the filters will clog as soon as you hit rough seas.
Great job starting all the projects & great video!
I hope you get things up and running soon. Without breaking the bank too! How's mom doing after the first attempt? She seems like such a trooper.
Thank you! And she is good- it’s still on her bucket list to complete an ocean crossing one day. 😊
Always carry extra fuel filters on board as you never know the condition of diesel around the world !!
Electric primer will help. then crack all the diesel lines and the jobs a gooden 👍
Look up passivation for stainless steel bleeding rust.
You need to leave the seacock closed until you start your motor if not you will flood your engine with sea water because it takes exhaust to blow the water out the back of the boat. If you fill the exhaust up it will fill the rear cylinders with water and it can bend your rods, once it starts then you open the seacock
Absolutely correct!
Agreed. Done it and it's an expensive mistake.
So sorry you all are having so many projects to work on but I’m sure you’ll get it all done and learn a lot on the way.
Thanks so much! 😊
Sorry for the troubles- lols like you are taking care of business. Looking forward to seeing it back out there!
Thanks for watching! We had to get after it! 🛠️💪🏻
@@sailingposttime I started following you from your first post. It is wonderful to see how you both are growing into this experience. After the nice work you did on the first boat I wish I could buy that from you and go cruising. Did you ever get the electric motor going? I finally got mine dialed in and it is working fantastic!
Thank You for a Great video this week. Looking forward to maybe seeing your sails ⛵️ on the Horizon from our lanai. Lol. Might be a bit of a stretch from here on the Big Island. But it would be fun to see.
Ok until next time ⏲️, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Aloha
Thank you! We’ll wave to you when we one day pass the big island! 👋
Install small fuel priming pump
I would have cut the filters open check for slippery algae. Don’t rely on someone polishing your fuel. And then take this dangerous trip. Ok for coastal cruising. To many time I paid for a fix to only pay again same fix. Ok now you see sails need repair. You a captain it’s on you to make sure the vessel is ready. People die when things aren’t right. Education is costly I just happy returned safely.
Start the motor to run the pump. Omg
Crack an injector you’ll get fuel. But problem is they looking for gasoline.
Please get a owner’s manual for your engine.Sometimes you have to rotate the engine a little to get the lift fuel pump to pump.Then bleed the air out of the filter that you replaced by manually pumping the lever on the lift pump with the bleeder loosened until fuel comes out then tighten the bleeder nut.You could google it.Please find instructions on the proper procedure 🥴
Is Seth's dad Bill Burr???
Hahahahaha!
please forgive my rudeness but you would benefit from toning down the eyebrow makeup, really sorry., said as a friend..
So much better for the rest of the video when you show the blessing of natural beauty that you have been given...
love the content though 🙂