I have an electric fuel pump in line for priming while the mechanical one is what I normally use and you could loop it to polish the fuel in a pinch . Ultimately for me the only real fix for a dirty tank is to remove it and clean it by hand spotless . I will never again put fuel in a boat without running it through a funnel with a filter that also takes out water . . As to the fill, the gasket must be checked every time you open it and replace at any hint of a crack coming .
@rickpyneАй бұрын
A flapping headsail leach in most of your shots, have you tried moving the h/s car forward. Better life span for your sail and more speed equals safer voyages. An emergency supply of fuel directly from one of your Jerry cans with clean fuel can also help..its not going to be flat and calm down that coastline.
@DYoung-vt8pqАй бұрын
Love you kids! So sorry about your dirty fuel & engine trouble. Safe travels. ❤
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Cheers! No worries, it's all part of the fun! 😁
@robertgold2643Ай бұрын
In case you ever think yours is “just another KZfaq channel…. “ I can rightly say that following your journeys has had an immeasurable benefit to my life the past two years. Your episodes always improve my state of being and motivate me to take the steps I’m able to in a direction similar to the one you’ve chosen. I’ll be forever grateful to you both for sharing your adventures in the way you do 🙏
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
@@robertgold2643 This is such a lovely comment Robert. Thank you so much. We’re just so glad to know that you get so much out of the videos and we really appreciate you letting us in on that 🥰 we look forward to continuing to share our journey with you 😊
@FloatingVillageLifeАй бұрын
Your courage and resilience in navigating the challenges of the Indian Ocean with a broken sailboat are truly remarkable, demonstrating your determination and seamanship. Your ability to share this journey with honesty and bravery inspires admiration and respect. And I am Floating Village Life
@simonlane7817Ай бұрын
If it was easy, everyone would do it! Keep up the great work 👍. Although I think you might be having yourselves on if you think Chilli "accidently" damaged the autopilot, she didn't look impressed! My money is on Chilli committing sabotage as recompense for the rough trip 😁
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
That's it! 😂Chilli is definitely sabotaging 😂
@kevinhildum9186Ай бұрын
You can always temporarily run the engine off of one of your fuel cans. I have done that before I also made the return into the fuel can. I'm sure many others have done this also.
@Stevos_HookedonRods4844Ай бұрын
Hectic dramas on the high seas, the joys of sailing Whales are so graceful, i got to see my first ones up close & personal a couple of weeks ago while they're traveling up the east coast atm Safe sailing 🙏 Cheers
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
They are certainly beautiful creatures and so breathtaking to see so close up! Glad you got to experience that 😊
@brandonosprey7457Ай бұрын
Rough seas will always stir something up in your tank. If you know the fuel in the tank is this bad, quickly clogging filters, you can disconnect the line from the tank and run straight out of a fuel can to get to a marina. Just make sure you dont let it run empty or you'll air lock.
@bencampbell240726 күн бұрын
Testing times but you legends pull through, thanx for sharing ❤
@bobfloresАй бұрын
You have no choice but to carry on. So, carry on you must. Luckily the problems were relatively "simple" to overcome for the short term. Thanks for the episode.
@cnc75adventures49Ай бұрын
Maybe you could have a emergency system for setting up to run off a Jerry can that could be quicker than diagnosing or changing filters idk just a thought 👍👍
@WanderingBonomiАй бұрын
9:25 LOVED THE "SUBSCRIBE" PART 😅
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
😁 Hehe, most important job on the to-do list!
@AllisonandJamesSailingАй бұрын
That coast looks gnarly! Beating into it can suck the fun out of sailing, something we sign up for regularly here in the PNW😅 Love your vids guys, keep it up!
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Haha, definitely takes a toll on the spirits 😅 Cheers guys, so glad to hear 😊
@kodiak7Ай бұрын
If you get a barber hauler on that working head sheet you could probably squeeze out a few more degrees upwind.
@pmorphАй бұрын
I have to say, makes me grateful to have twin petrol outboards on my cat.. and where is the chafe on the furling line... mine last for years...
@PaulaS-jd9tsАй бұрын
Enjoying the videos. If you let me know when you reach Fremantle, I can help with transportation. Cheers.
@Benjaminwright1991Ай бұрын
Adventure of a lifetime
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
@@Benjaminwright1991 Yahooo! Totally 😁
@waynelemmon3007Ай бұрын
Carnarvon is an amazing town that has everything. There's a great Repco store that will have everything that you need, Repco is just across the carpark from Woolworths
@darronsmith6662Ай бұрын
You are a wonderful mother , don’t take what people are saying negative things , just know your children are have and healthy and happy , and love you very much , I congratulate you , you are wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tokyotrashbaby24 күн бұрын
Stay sail inside the Genoa on a cracked sheet reaching course will work a treat. ✌️
@neilcarpenter3781Ай бұрын
Your tale of woes, G, I'd rather be sailing down the west coast than doing what I'm doing..........and that's not sailing Nakama down the wc,lol😊. I'm so hoping that you can make the decision to show us the Abrolhos Islands. If you can't get the time........well that's how it works 😢 Fair winds U2 scallywags, look forward to your next post. Cheers 🍻
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
We definitely won't miss the Abrolhos, so much interesting history and amazing scenery! It would be a shame to cruise straight past 😊 Cheers legend, see ya then!
@justsomeguy6474Ай бұрын
Nakama went through a lot on that passage.
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
She's handling it somewhat with grace! 😅
@bobgeldof1038Ай бұрын
Soph your getting really good at the voice overs these days 10/10 🤙🤙
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Oh thank you! I was actually nervous about this one because I got sick halfway through editing! 😅 So maybe a raspy voice is doing something for me 😂
@SailingSteelSapphireАй бұрын
Great decision to pull into Carnaervon - that tank needed to be cleaned out, pronto! It's worth considering moving your primary filter to a more accessible spot - you can make your fuel lines as long as you like, so if it's osmewhere nice and easy to get to your life is going to be MUCH better. By the way, that knot in the stomach feeling you described, when you know you're going to get your arse kicked? That's the price (and value) of experience. But because of it, things are never so bad as you fear. So it's the very thing that keeps you out of hte worst of the trouble too. Loving watching this West coast leg, even though you might not have enjoyed it so much at the time. Thanks for taking one for the team 🙂
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Cheers legends, some good points there 🙂
@alansailing1387Ай бұрын
I felt like I was on board for the last two videos. Keep up the good work.
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Cheers Alan
@jonathanscott550Ай бұрын
thanks, you two for yet another awesome video.
@SlimandSophSailingNakama25 күн бұрын
Our pleasure!
@willmiddleton9199Ай бұрын
Wow, what a rough 2 legs beating into it with all the fuel and mechanical issues ! Glad you have gotten to a marina where hopefully you can get that fuel cleaned up or at least get a few hundred new filters, lol ! As always I LOVE your content and pray occasionally for your safety and well being. Get some rest and I will be waiting patiently for the next episode - hopefully to find more favorable winds.... Much love from South Carolina !
@SlimandSophSailingNakama25 күн бұрын
Cheers Will!
@dannyfisher9223Ай бұрын
Thanks for another awesome episode guy's ❤
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Our pleasure Danny
@DreamtimesailАй бұрын
We had a bout with the dreaded bug and were able to use a bicycle pump to blow back through the line into the affected. tank. A lot nice than licking diesel. Bugger of a thing to deal with though as you'll know by now. You have also confirmed our previous decision not to take on the WA coast. Not fun. Cheers!
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Such a bugger and a prick! Hahaha, glad we could be the test dummies for you guys 😂
@EvanFindingFreedom22 күн бұрын
I just started up my channel, and your editing and story telling has me seeing that I have ALONG ways to go haha! My videos are pretty good, and I'd say I have a compelling story... But man, you guys are killing it and you deserve WAYYYY more subscribers.
@juliazentner681Ай бұрын
Loving the channel and i love that your sponsor's are NOT better help or AG1!
@braddobson2060Ай бұрын
Excellent video, good luck going forward
@jabberwockytdi8901Ай бұрын
Day Tank !
@michaelwalker4439Ай бұрын
A testing time ….. you will have to clean your tank thoroughly ! Good luck.
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Certainly, haha yes for sure, looking forward to it!
@mattcarroll106Ай бұрын
Well done solving the problems Slim! And the Skipper as well.
@markgreen7701Ай бұрын
A whale of a tale!!!
@robstubbs277221 күн бұрын
Wow guys you nailed ya fears talk about scary 😮 great effort 🐋 was a bonus 😊
@johnwalker6711Ай бұрын
Southern Ocean in the Bight is going to be interesting for you guys going by current weather systems fair winds
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
😅
@margaretriverstandupsurfingАй бұрын
@@SlimandSophSailingNakama5 to 8 m swells rolling through here in the capes region. Might need to judge your run through this area definitely not for the faint hearted at this time of the year
@leonaessens4399Ай бұрын
Gives a whole new meaning to "boat life", doesn't it...
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Hahaha, that's it! Bringing you the flip side 😂
@nautichunt8426 күн бұрын
I clip the snubber to the chain at the swivel then tie the snubber off to stop the anchor "auto deploying" the spare anchor is lashed down similar to what you did
@boppermacca9346Ай бұрын
Definitely sailing in the wild west
@davidbamford4721Ай бұрын
The West Coast is clearly not for wimps!
@AndrewKnightsАй бұрын
A mouthful of diesel before breakfast, Slim. You’re a legend! It would still be repeating at lunch time.
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
not the best appetiser 😂
@edmundbarrett-lennard6640Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your engine/fuel woes!! You guys were getting g smashed in the last two episodes!! Western Australia has really done a number on you!!
@thestruggler3338Ай бұрын
Fuel thing happened to me old man once. He had a spare 4m hose and gravity fed it from a 20L jerry on deck to his 120hp perkins. That was all fine until he got used to the idea then one day put the hose into the fresh water jerry one fateful day lmao
@Charlie-OoooooАй бұрын
Sooo much better than last time!👍 My new fav battle cry: 'sgin to-it!!! 😂 Hey soup looked yummy - was it yellow split pea or yellow lentil or what? Cheers mates!
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Woo! I was a red lentil and cardamom soup 🙌 Super simple and super yummy
@anthonyseymore3811Ай бұрын
can you use one of your jerry cans for a temporary fuel cell
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
It's definitely a thought we have had 😊
@jasonquagliata7431Ай бұрын
Is there something causing that rubbing/fraying on you rope? Seems odd!
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Think so! We have to investigate! 😅
@itsConflanАй бұрын
the whales always multiply my jealousy 😋❤
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
The whales are super special and remind us why we're out here on the ocean!
@gogogaga7441Ай бұрын
OK, off topic question: Is Chilli named for the food dish, or her temperament, as in calm, glacial, and/or spicy? 😆😸😻
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Good question! Names are such a funny thing, We do love our spicy food.....but yeah I think it just comes from a chilli 🌶️ and shes grown into it. Shes a sweetheart, but she certainly has a bit of fire in her at times, like most cats she can be a cheeky little sh*t at times but we always forgive her.
@gogogaga7441Ай бұрын
@@SlimandSophSailingNakama Haha, as a cat owner I can fully attest to that! Thanks for the response, and glad you are both OK! (Saw your trip with mum, what an awesome experience!) Fair winds! 🌶
@tommycheshire5508Ай бұрын
Might you consider selling that beautiful sunrise as a photo? Naturally this process would take place after you get home.
@marceltromp1454Ай бұрын
Can u put a fuel line into a cannister and use that at least its clean fuel!
@dannyomahony6537Ай бұрын
What date are you guys arriving in Adelaide? I'll come down and say hello?
@martineyer5336Ай бұрын
Hahaha standard WA sea breeze. We race Perth to Exmouth which is great fun and coming back I get delivery crew to bring her back. Just get delivery crew and fly to a Perth 😀😀
@garyseven777Ай бұрын
Sorry for the fuel hassles- I was wondering why you didn’t rig the fuel line so you could just put it in a fuel jug with clean stuff- 6:57 bypass it the tank entirely ?
@belimoooАй бұрын
9:31 already subscribed 😅
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
Legend
@rayb3117Ай бұрын
The whales are the best part of the sail. Seeing them paying zero attention to you guys and carrying on with their playfullness
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
They are so special, remind us why we are out here on the ocean! 😊
@dewaynemccamey5103Ай бұрын
I have a 50 gallon tank i put a half cup of bleach in each tank
@paton57Ай бұрын
Gravity feed your fuel straight out of your containers
@DarwinianUniversalАй бұрын
Do you know how many people might not sail WA now!!! I might be one of them haha lol
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
I know, Western Aus tourism board will be coming after us!
@DarwinianUniversalАй бұрын
@@SlimandSophSailingNakama Haha lol. I'm selling my boat rather than cross that leg
@SouthernCrossGOАй бұрын
Buy 20 filters haha
@SlimandSophSailingNakamaАй бұрын
That's the plan!! 😂
@chitownxring1444Ай бұрын
I've been watching for awhile and today your boat reminds me of the Alberg 30 that I learned how to sail on 25 years ago in Chicago on Lake Michigan. What kind of boat is yours?
@SlimandSophSailingNakama25 күн бұрын
Shes an Aussie built Duncanson 34🙂
@jeddaselke24 күн бұрын
you two have a cat? AWWWWW
@StevieB_SlowbartАй бұрын
Have you considered making a day tank where you can polish the fuel. I know Troy at Free Range Sailing had a really good design made out of epoxy and having pvc pipe for baffles. At least with a system like that you could fill it by pumping from Jerry cans OR your main tank. It seems like it would be a more flexible and robust fuel system. Good luck with the rest of your trip. I found the episodes for you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbxgjbiEt9TOg3U.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdOBntF_xtndpZ8.html
@faircompetition1203Ай бұрын
Only real sailors can sleep in those conditions and beating into it .