Suggestion: each time you are finished using the generator, turn the gas line off and run the carb dry. Particularly in the heat, the evaporating gas will 'jelly up' or evaporate completely and leave deposits. Of course check the fuel filter, the age of the gas. You might have run the old generator on part choke until the fresh gasoline was able to rinse out the lines. Good luck and be safe you two.
Ive been following you since the start. I think Im almost as excited as you guys are on this Atlantic crossing. Can't wait for the next update. Bon Voyage!
That's awesome! I have three years to retire and start my voyage. I get great ideas from y'all on what to do. And very entertaining and inspiring! Thank you!
Have a safe journey. Remember the rule of three’s-you can survive without air for three minutes, water for three days and food for three weeks. Getting the second generator was a good call since drinking water is a potential risk on your journey. The new generator assures that you will have plenty of margin. Looking forward to watching your ocean crossing and European adventure!
Good decision. Tip, unless you have found gas without Ethylene, that could be the problem. Ethylene turns to varnish in months. Fuel stabilizer helps. Good luck on your crossing!!
Good decision to buy the generator. The consequences of a failure that impacts the ability to make water are potentiallyy too severe to risk it. Plus, nothing wrong with having a backup portable generator. Always look forward to your videos and really looking forward to seeing your Atlantic passage. Be safe and all the best....
I sheared multiple quadrant bolts coming down island and I know Shanti did as well. I’ve been running a straight bolt since then with no issues. The only downside is that there is no longer a quick release to remove the autopilot linear arm from the quadrant should the arm fail and lock up.
Damn I am so so so jealous of this adventure. I understand the frustration with the generator spend. I would have been up all night trying to fix that thing so I could return the other one, but for safety's sake, you did the right thing. Be safe and enjoy the trip!
Suggestion: each time you are finished using the generator, turn the gas line off and run the carb dry. Particularly in the heat, the evaporating gas will 'jelly up' or evaporate completely and leave deposits. Of course check the fuel filter, the age of the gas. You might have run the old generator on part choke until the fresh gasoline was able to rinse out the lines. Good luck and be safe you two.
Great idea!
YOU 2 MAKE A GREAT TEAM
Ive been following you since the start. I think Im almost as excited as you guys are on this Atlantic crossing. Can't wait for the next update. Bon Voyage!
with us since day one, love it!🥰 can’t wait to share the adventure!
That's awesome! I have three years to retire and start my voyage. I get great ideas from y'all on what to do. And very entertaining and inspiring! Thank you!
That’s exciting! We’re glad we can help or at least entertain!😆
Have a safe journey. Remember the rule of three’s-you can survive without air for three minutes, water for three days and food for three weeks. Getting the second generator was a good call since drinking water is a potential risk on your journey. The new generator assures that you will have plenty of margin. Looking forward to watching your ocean crossing and European adventure!
yep, that was our exact thought. Water is #1! Thanks for joining along! 😄
Good decision. Tip, unless you have found gas without Ethylene, that could be the problem. Ethylene turns to varnish in months. Fuel stabilizer helps. Good luck on your crossing!!
God's speed Steph & Travis. Have FUN! And stay safe! BTW, the generator buy was a good choice.
we feel better having the spare, for sure!
Be safe, have fun. So excited for you two. Keep us posted please. Joan, Mark, Betty. 😊
At the Annapolis boat show last year I finally saw a life raft in person. My first thought was 'get another EPIRB'
Looking forward to seeing the video from the big adventure!!!
Good decision to buy the generator. The consequences of a failure that impacts the ability to make water are potentiallyy too severe to risk it. Plus, nothing wrong with having a backup portable generator. Always look forward to your videos and really looking forward to seeing your Atlantic passage. Be safe and all the best....
Fair winds and following seas!
I sheared multiple quadrant bolts coming down island and I know Shanti did as well. I’ve been running a straight bolt since then with no issues. The only downside is that there is no longer a quick release to remove the autopilot linear arm from the quadrant should the arm fail and lock up.
Be safe and keep us in touch. ❤️
Good travels
Excited to watch your passage, Bon voyage!
Thank you! 😃
Damn I am so so so jealous of this adventure. I understand the frustration with the generator spend. I would have been up all night trying to fix that thing so I could return the other one, but for safety's sake, you did the right thing. Be safe and enjoy the trip!
if it wasn't for trying to get a decent night's sleep prior to leaving for such a big passage, Travis probably would have done just that! 😆
So excited for you two!!
Great filming, have a great passage. Cheers
thank you! Cheers
Good luck on your crossing!!
Thank you!!
Good luck guys. Sea you on the other side.
Safe passage . New subscriber enjoying the channel from Oakville ! It's cold and nothing has changed here so keep on going lol
Thanks for the sub and welcome! Always great to hear from a fellow Canadian, and from so close to where we called home for a while :)
Hope you guys have calm seas
Fingers crossed!
Get er done...
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i think it's great you bought a new generator...you can fix the old one for a standby
two is one and one is none!
Bon Voyage ‼️ ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ ✨💪🏻
I can't believe you two don't have a Hydrovane installed....
It’s on the wish list but they’re not cheap!
Normalize str8 guys trusting their gut! lol
Generator issue - sounds like low oil auto shut off.