Delos + WEsail Help REPAIR THE RUDDER on our Sailing Catamaran

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‪@svdelos‬ + ‪@WEsail‬ Help REPAIR THE RUDDER on our Sailing Catamaran
In the last episode our rudder fell off after heaving to outside of Raroia, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia. Now we had to navigate the pass and across the bommie filled lagoon to the anchorage with just one rudder then figure out how we were going to tackle the repair. Fortunately we had a lot of friends in the anchorage including ‪@svdelos‬ and ‪@WEsail‬ and we were about to experience the best aspect of the sailing community.
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TIMECODES
00:00-04:09 Navigating with One Rudder
04:10-10:49 Initial Repairs
10:50-24:00 The Gang Shows Up to Repair Our Rudder

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@rickstevens1479 Ай бұрын

It's just like the cruiser community to help out a fellow boat that has troubles.. those guys always try to help out .. bravo Delos and wesail ...

@HarborsUnknown Ай бұрын

They are incredible people and great fronds! 😊❤️

@EMleRoux 2 ай бұрын

I suspect that the bolt failure is due to fatigue. Basically it starts with a tiny crack or weak spot on the surface. Then as the bolt gets vibrated from the forces on the rudder, over time the crack grows. - If it is fatigue, then expect the bolts on the Starboard rudder to fail soon. I hope I'm wrong. Great video - nice to see Brian on a different boat. - He's such a mensch.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 you are correct! we are replacing the entire steering system as we speak. It was a planned refit that we had postponed (understanding the risks) until we could find a suitable yard for a haul out. Thanks for watching

@DaveHines1 2 ай бұрын

I was half expecting Fabio to set up a forge to straighten that pin 🤣 and of course , “road side “ repair teamwork at its finest. 😃🍻🥂

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Gentle and kind brute force!! 😂😂😂 thank you for watching

@anthonycook1406 2 ай бұрын

The epitome of "making repairs in exotic locations"!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Yup!! 😂😂😂 that’s cruising 😂😂. Thanks for watching

@MrJerobona 2 ай бұрын

You had so many issues with those rudders! The company should be held accountable and provide a true fix! Glad to see you got to fix it, probably temporary, but always better to have 2 rudders! Congratulations on the amazing team!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Seawind is refitting an entire new steering system as we speak. It’s solid and reliable!! Thank you for watching 😊😊

@christopherhutchings9621 2 ай бұрын

Y'all couldn't have a better team Delos, We sail awesome folks, friends forever!!! 💗😊🇺🇸

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

We agree, they are the best!

@QWTrucker 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome how other cruisers came together as a team to work on your boat fix the Rutter.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊🙏 wonderful people and great friends!

@bareflix 2 ай бұрын

Yoda the shark hunter!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 she doesn’t joke around!!

@DXB711 2 ай бұрын

Nice editing. I would trust Brian with any boat task! Great crew!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Those guys are worth their weight in gold!! 🤩🤩

@DYoung-vt8pq 2 ай бұрын

Love you guys! Thank you 4 floating your chain to protect the coral. Not all sailors would bother. So many friends coming to help with your rudder. That says a lot about who YOU are. Safe travels. ❤

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful comment 😊😊❤️

@TheMarlai 2 ай бұрын

I would say „ You have used up your luck „ Delos & WeSail ! „ . There is only one increase! „Delos & WeSail & Parlay Revival „!!! That’s jackpot plus Bonus ! 😂😂

@joshuasonier782 2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 we had the separately but together would be awesome!! 😊

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊

@TomBrownlie-ke8gz 2 ай бұрын

New Subscriber but I have been a subscriber of your new friends for years !!! But what got my attention was your description of fellow Mariner's and I have heard alot!!! And if you don't mind I would like to use it myself word for word if the occasion to describe my fellow CRUISERS ever comes up😊 You are quite the wordsmith young lady!!! You should be very proud of yourself ❤ And I really like how Cool and layed back Fabio is !!! ☮️ Just a old dude from Pender Harbour BC 😎👍🇨🇦

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, subscribing and for your flattering comment!! Please use our script as much as you like, it is the best compliment😊😊🤩🤩.

@shuzoskates 2 ай бұрын

I was so relieved by the camaraderie and the rudder fixed 😅 What a wonderful support by friends! This is the another memorial trouble shooting video for the sailors 😊 Please keep up with fare winds!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Hiro!! 😊😊

@rossjardine195 2 ай бұрын

I have been a very long term Delos watcher. It is no surprise to see then helping you out, as a result I will now be following your day to day vlogs. The whole community that you are a part of are a special bunch of people.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊 thank you so much!! We really appreciate it!

@davidforbes7772 Ай бұрын

Ditto. Came here from Delos as well, and will stay to see the show.

@HarborsUnknown Ай бұрын

@davidforbes7772 🤩🤩🤩 thank you so much!!😊

@johnmiddleton6252 2 ай бұрын

Very beautiful photography, this has been awesome video. You had the best supporting cast on the high seas. Brian is a Master engineer as is Warren.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

We are very fortunate to have their friendship!! Wonderful people on and off screen!!😊😊😊

@scottjones5221 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful episode ❤ ups and downs ❤ Beautiful community ❤️ Rockin Roll ❤️ you guys

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! The community makes a huge difference 😊😊🙏❤️

@lazzj4995 2 ай бұрын

Great to see- they sounded like a close bunch of brothers who would rather be doing anything but that, but knew they wanted to be there. Cheers to the team for a job well done

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Working with those guys was so much fun!! 😊😊

@shreksswamp9001 2 ай бұрын

Kristin, what you were describing during the video about the friendship and cooperation between these guys as being unique to the sailing community, may be true. However, what you were describing and what you witnessed was the normal behaviour of normal men who when they get together to help out someone else in need, are able to leave all crap at the door and will meet with great enthusiasm with no egos, putting all their skills and ideas into the pool and then drawing from that pool so they get the job done with no one getting their nose out of joint because their idea was not used. Men are normally great at creating a cooperative to fix things and get the job done with little fuss and no negative crap. There may be some noise during the job, because men like to take the micky out of each other and tell jokes, because it gets rid of frustrations and everyone enjoys these short moments together. Then all is celebrated with a drink and a cheer. Well done guys for a job well done, and well done Kristin for a great video record of such a community event.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 very true! Thanks for watching 😊😊

@mitchellmccaffery4220 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknownI was going to say Brian will do anything for a free rum but dont want to detract from these comments it is always great to see all you people getting in to help those who need help. We may always need some ourselves.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

@mitchellmccaffery4220 especially because the moonshine we were drinking had been made under Brian strict supervision and instructions 😊❤️😊😂. A true gentleman

@user-ew9fx5di9e 2 ай бұрын

Three wonderful channels in one 🌴🥥⛵️🤩 Sorry for the problems and it’s nice to ya all having each other’s backs! 16:01

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

It is the best example of enduring friendship 😊😊

@gbsailing9436 2 ай бұрын

Fabio: "Oh the rudder fell off...I've put it up on deck." Me: "oh that good it needed cleaning anyway hun..." I know you can't carry everything on your boat, but a length (3FT) of 2" pipe will always fit over most tools to give extra leverage, say on a shifter, monkey wrench or other tool.. Fair 💨's and following 🌊's.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you as always for the invaluable advice!! 😊😊🙏

@jimgarvin9159 2 ай бұрын

Just started watching your channel. And yes I agree with your comment on we do follow both We Sail & Sv Delos and have been for sometime now. Also saw ya’ll on We Sail channel yesterday on beach blue crab cook out. So excited to see more of your channel as we go forward. Safe Sail To Y’all ❤❤❤

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for coming on board with us! We are very fortunate to have friends like Delos and WeSail 😊😊🙏🙏❤️❤️

@rickkwitkoski1976 2 ай бұрын

Camaraderie! So good to see. Thank you.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

It was amazing! Thanks for watching!!

@davidlevitz3119 2 ай бұрын

A GREAT GROUP OF SANTAS HELPERS !

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

The best bunch of elves we’ve ever met! 😊

@Building_Bluebird 2 ай бұрын

It's certainly good to have friends, and another reason to drink wine. You just never know when a cork will save your boat.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 exactly! Dual purpose of cracking a bottle, cement friendship and plug a hole 😂😂

@jerryforeman4543 2 ай бұрын

Yoda be one with the force!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

You know it!! Strong she is!😊😊. Thank you for watching 🤩

@alexanderduran7455 2 ай бұрын

Goes to show, sailing forces genius efforts in correcting problems. It helps when other sailors can offer a helping hand.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

It’s wonderful!!! True friends! 😊😊. Thanks for watching

@marktinkler6897 2 ай бұрын

Had a similar thing happen on my Gemini catamaran. Didn't know the starboard rudder blade was completely missing until I raised the rudders while at anchor to protect rudders in shallow water. Still had the shaft but the fiberglass blade was no more 😮. Luckily I wasn't too far from a custom rudder maker who was able to fabricate a new one at a reasonable price.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!! An unpleasant surprise 😂. Thanks for watching and for commenting 😊😊

@obieandlaurie 2 ай бұрын

Let’s see…4 deck hand mechs x $5 hour …or…maybe a bottle of cheap wine down there….not sure which is better 😭….Really fun watch, well filmed! 🤗

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your continued support!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Peter_Herrman 2 ай бұрын

Watching Fabio straightening that huge bolt on a log on the beach - you're ready to forge some medieval weaponry now! Make a catapult and mount it on the bow!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea!! People love videos about pirates! I could build some weaponry 😂😂😂

@daledeonarine9811 2 ай бұрын

Uncle Brian ,to the rescue.. Go.sv.Delos.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

They are awesome!! Thank you for watching 😊😊

@TammyBillings-qt1ve 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing community you have. Beautiful

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Tammy!!😊😊😊 we are grateful for it!

@nearlynativenursery8638 2 ай бұрын

Very nice to have good dependable sailor friends to aid you. That is the sailing community. Your well written script was spot on with all the glorious adjectives. Jim Rodgers

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! The script came from the heart 😊😊😊

@johnneal9400 2 ай бұрын

Love everyone working together. Thanks guys.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊😊😊🤩

@lisahaines2030 2 ай бұрын

Such a great video!! Well done!!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Sabalon 2 ай бұрын

I know if that was me, I'd be diving down to the bottom to retrieve the socket...a few times.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😂😂 usually us too but luck was on our side!

@trentspencer7991 2 ай бұрын

Keep a circle magnet on a string onboard. 😉

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊 great idea!

@lesnicholson3578 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you from Kentucky ✌️😎

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊😊😊🙏

@OffshoreEsprit 2 ай бұрын

Incredible teamwork. A good example for all mariners!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊! Fantastic people 😊

@crowdfundcrew 2 ай бұрын

After the hammer I was wondering when the grinder was coming out. Not dissappointed. Love the working background and underwater shots. Donate for a Dream!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thank you so much!!

@davegrocketsurgeon7071 2 ай бұрын

Amazing stuff! Love how everyone comes together 🙌🏻

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@soggybottom3463 2 ай бұрын

It's hard to express how much I enjoyed this...Well done gang. We all know. It's one of those "the world is divided into to two groups" questions. Those that get this, and..😢

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am happy that you are with us in the group that gets it 🤩🤩

@christopherhutchings9621 2 ай бұрын

Y'all be badass! Delos is amazing in how they love,n help!!!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! They are incredible people!

@davem1716 2 ай бұрын

Awesome neighbor's. Thanks for sharing.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

They were incredible! Thanks for watching!!

@gs42816 2 ай бұрын

Great fix, great video, great friends

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@eduardoHMYT 2 ай бұрын

Well performed!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 😊😊😊

@MrFroglips69 2 ай бұрын

Groovy episode, groovy friends.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@christopherhutchings9621 2 ай бұрын

Awesome narration on boat life FAMILY, !

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@darrylbranthwaite3552 2 ай бұрын

great teamwork and comradery.... excellent clip

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊

@frankpristov9745 2 ай бұрын

Awesome work ethics displayed here

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

They are awesome 😊

@RogerMather-gq8rn 2 ай бұрын

The boating community at its best!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊 that is is!! Wonderful people 🤩

@dbibbyma 2 ай бұрын

Bravo!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 thank you 😊

@thermathome 2 ай бұрын

Great episode. Wish my office had that teamwork. And Yoda has levelled up to sharks! Times have changed.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! We had the best team! Yes Yoda has come a long way from barely sticking a toe in the water. 🤣

@tunatyme720 2 ай бұрын

Here from Delos 💪💯🇺🇲

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊🙏🙏 thank you 🙏

@ChrisCottingham 2 ай бұрын

Great Video !!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊!!

@jorgeperez7048 2 ай бұрын

Excelente

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Jorge!!😊😊💪💪👍👍

@tedboender 2 ай бұрын

My favorite episode! Live this very much. Brian is the best.

@heaven-is-real 2 ай бұрын

Yes they are in good hands.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We agree, Brian is the best!!

@dexter2433 2 ай бұрын

ok because yall are friends of delos I will subscribe :-)

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊 we appreciate your subscription. 🙏🙏

@jimellis594 2 ай бұрын

We totally enjoyed you guys camaraderie oh my gosh i think this is best video . Now my left toes turn green, definitely not scurvy just envy.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, we love your comment.😊😊😊🤩🤩😍😍

@chrisnielsen4241 2 ай бұрын

GOOD JOB

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊 thank you!!

@jaeorumn4242 2 ай бұрын

Hello, new here over from SV Delos channel, I'm a sucker for crossovers! Nice to meet ya ;)

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

🤩🤩🤩🤩 thank you for watching our videos!! We really appreciate it!

@juliazentner681 2 ай бұрын

Great background music this week! Wine corks for the win! Delos and we sail ... Owe them one or maybe 50.. hey nothing hotter than.. (was gonna say working on boat in middle of nowhere) but really it's 5 beautiful working men getting it done! Oh boy . Can't wait till my future boat needs 5 very beautiful men fixing something! They are beautiful Inside and definitely on outside! And they have phd's in engineering too.. oh man.. I can't wait!

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤣🤣 We were definitely fortunate to have these talented, 🔥🔥🔥 men fixing our boat! I’m sure they’d help you out anytime. 😊

@svbalena2295 2 ай бұрын

Did you check that pin on the rudder linkage arm. That looks corroded also and be next. Obviously you should do the other side. That one below the water line could use a zinc too. As it is all connected I believe the galvanic action effected the bolts above the water line. All they need is moisture for a reaction and the metal to corrode. When it is connected to unprotected metal below the water line, through the casset, galvanic action can effect metal above waterline just through moisture.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your very detailed and we thought comment. We have undergone a complete refit of the entire steering system, changed all parts with much beefier hardware as part of a warranty fix by Seawind. We have zincs on the connecting pins as well!! More details in upcoming videos. Thank you for watching!!

@californiakayaker 2 ай бұрын

22:51 audio was amazing underwater shot !

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

🤩🤩🤩 thank you 😊

@ahminmabed5166 2 ай бұрын

Great show guys. You've had so much trouble with this boat. Rule of thumb is replace S/S at 7 years. However, Great Circle lost their rudder to metal fatigue so so much for that rule. Outremer did recall all 55 rudders which suggests bad batch of S/S. Anyway, like I said last video, luckily it was relatively calm, would've punched holes in your boat if you were in a sea. Hope you replace all bolts and pins... with Japanese S/S. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! There will a video with the complete refit of the steering system!! The new one is super solid!!

@ahminmabed5166 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown Awesome. That'll help you sleep better at night.

@RGF56 Ай бұрын

Its mind blowing that those bolts snapped . Are they 1\2 or 3\4 dia ? Might have been over tightened with a rattle gun on installation ? Seem to be some really substandard workmanship on those boats as highlighted by Ruby Rose . Good luck going forward .

@HarborsUnknown Ай бұрын

3/4 inch, the entire system was just redesigned by the engineers at Gurit and Seawind installed a new one on our boat. Very beefy!

@thomasbrasse3145 2 ай бұрын

How in the world did you know to carry that many bolts that big??? I can see everything else but who carries bolts like that? Lucky. Enjoyed the collaborative fix. Cheers to you both.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

We knew that our steering system was likely to break down so we carried some spares, hoping not to use them, but knowing that likely we would have to. We are now in the process of installing a brand new steering 😊

@davidforbes7772 Ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown Perhaps the answer is -if it can break, and you have space in the boat for a spare, then have a spare. Nuts, bolts, lines, assorted rigging parts, engine parts, don't take up much space.

@HarborsUnknown Ай бұрын

That’s the correct answer!! Everything breaks on a boat 😊🤩

@PeterStrand-pd7gs 2 ай бұрын

Change the pins and all of the bolts on both rudders. It appears you have Chloride Stress Corrosion and possible crevice corrosion. One of the downsides of Stainless Steel and salt environment.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Peter! We have changed the entire steering system courtesy of Seawind with a complete steering refit with much improved and beefier system. Details in a future video! Thanks for watching and for commenting 😊😊

@HeidiandFranny 2 ай бұрын

Great thumbnail. I can't wait to watch but have to do my own KZfaq video! I am so sorry about the issues, but you have some very bright people, plus, your very smart too! I can't wait to see it! Heidi

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 😊😊😊!!

@heaven-is-real 2 ай бұрын

It's not good when your rudder falls off. Good thing you had two.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Redundancy 😂😂😂!! Thanks for watching 😊😊🙏

@marktaylor484 2 ай бұрын

How wonderful the sailing community is.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

It really is! 😊😊🤩🤩😍

@marktaylor484 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown Well done btw as you speak so eloquently on the subject. You two both have a gift with words.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mark!

@marktaylor484 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown No worries

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

🤩

@hanssolo4ever 2 ай бұрын

When you get a chance, replace the other bolt as well on the other rudder.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and for warning!! Seawind has provided a complete refit of the entire system with new and improved hardware. We just completed it. It will be on an upcoming video😊

@hanssolo4ever 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown smart.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊

@MARKLINMAN1 2 ай бұрын

They sell INCREDIBLY POWERFUL IMPACT guns which use LITHIUM ION BATTERIES, makes these jobs a bit easier. Just a thought.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊 thank you!! You can never have enough tools on a boat!! 🙏

@RonaldoMoura 2 ай бұрын

If you have a boat problem but in the same anchorage you met two of the most skilled sailors possible, this is bad lucky or good lucky?

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Overall we were quite fortunate with the whole experience! 🙏😊

@anthonycook1406 2 ай бұрын

I'm going to use "kind heros".

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊

@ChrisHarding-lk3jj 2 ай бұрын

It looks like that bolt was suffering from fatigue and it had been cracked for some time and it finally broke. When it comes to strength stainless steel is not the best choice for bolts. Since corrison resistance is so important for boat hardware there is alternatives to stainless steel. Inconel would be a good choice.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comment! I am not familiar with Inconel but will do some research. We have undergone a complete refit of the steering system with all new beefier parts!!

@jimellis594 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video folks i just thought of something getting plastic bottles attached to a good weight to outline the bommies.Just a landlubbers suggestion.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for commenting!! 😊😊😊

@mattgordon9179 2 ай бұрын

Watch out the Motu Gangs about :) Whats the other side, rudder like ?

@dc1544 2 ай бұрын

Breaking down around good cruisers is a blessing. It's a shame they made such junk bolts. I see so many boats showing metal fatigue around year 10-15. I wonder if electrolysis causes that?

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

We were super fortunate! The steering system on our boat was undersized and is currently undergoing a refit under warranty. Not sure about the metal fatigue on older boats.

@stevesteel6066 2 ай бұрын

Obviously not a sailing channel! Everyone breaks boats, I learned this in the 1990’s as an engineer

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

You got that right, all boats break stuff! And yes!! We are a sailing channel😂😂😂 we did not come to French Polynesia by train 😂😂. Thank for watching and for your comment, and if you are new to the channel, welcome on board 😊😊

@user-ix5qy2jk7h 2 ай бұрын

😄😄😄👍👍👍👍👍👍

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊🤩🤩🤩❤️

@faircompetition1203 2 ай бұрын

Don't turn the bolt , turn the nut . Turning the bolt winds the sealant out

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Very good comment and on point!! This was an emergency repair and without the appropriate tools to turn the bolt in a very narrow space 🫤 now we are doing an entire refit of the whole steering system, courtesy of Seawind and we have a long sockets that reaches the nut. Thank you for watching!! 😊😊😊😊

@faircompetition1203 2 ай бұрын

You need to replace all the hardware on the "good" rudder . It will be in the same condition

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Complete refit is underway as we speak!! New brackets new steering arms, all new gear being replaced by Seawind under warranty!! 😊😊 thanks for commenting

@walterhiegel3020 2 ай бұрын

It's about time Delos helped someone...Just kidding...

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 I know, right?! They are some of the most generous people we’ve ever met!

@JohnGeisler-ww3wb 2 ай бұрын

Tighten the nut instead of the bolt, limiting the torsion and failure rate on the bolts.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip! I did not know that. 😊😊🙏

@californiakayaker 2 ай бұрын

What I didn't catch (someone help me) was where they got all that new hardware ?

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

We had bolts on board thankfully!! Now we are installing a whole brand news steering 🤩🤩💪💪

@petehoeft6518 2 ай бұрын

do you ever steer with the twin engines? I have a twin engine cabin cruiser and can steer it with just the engines.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Yes we can and we routinely do when we maneuver at lower speed, never done it at higher speed. Thanks for watching and for your comment😊😊😊

@Ninja_Sloth 2 ай бұрын

Why is Warren’s right arm so much stronger than his left??? It takes a crew to fix a boat.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I wandered the same😂😂😂 they are awesome 🤩

@claybornlewis276 Ай бұрын

I think I'd want to know what caused all 3 of those bolts to snap off like that

@HarborsUnknown Ай бұрын

We do!!! The system was originally under designed by the engineering firm, Gurit. The system had been audited and redesigned. A warranty replacement was scheduled by Seawind but we did not have the chance to stay still in one place long enough to have the material and the shipwright meet us. The refit of the entire steering system has been now completed while in Raiatea and it’s a beauty. All the older Seawind 1600 are being refitted under warranty and the new ones are fitted with the new system from the factory. You don’t fined many boat builders who do that! Thanks for watching and for commenting 😊😊

@curtishyde1842 2 ай бұрын

Where do you guys find all the cool music you use in your episode

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! Kristin spends a lot of time looking for tunes on Epidemic sounds!!😊😊

@johnsonrob 2 ай бұрын

This has to be the be the best video of sailor cooperation that I have ever seen...- but see my my next comment...

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊

@kchortu 2 ай бұрын

I am going to ask a dumb question, but why dont cruisers carry a small inline duct booster and like 2m of flexible ducting? I keep seeing people in the lockers complaining about heat or fumes and a small inline fan/duct booster would at least change out the air every couple minutes

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

That’s a very good question!!! 😊😊😊 The question is not dumb at all, we are dumb for not carrying it 😂😂😂. Truth is that out here it’s hard to find anything but as soon as I get to a place with stores we are getting something ! Thanks for watching and for your comment 😊😊

@trentspencer7991 2 ай бұрын

That is way too much drama for a boat of that price. I assume that the bolts are all A4-80 that broke? If not I'd suggest change them out on both sides to higher load rated SS.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, Seawind is doing a complete refit of the entire steering system as part of a warranty upgrade. 😊😊👍👍💪💪

@trentspencer7991 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown Nice 😎 great outcome

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊🤩🙏 thank you!!

@timtrinkaus7072 2 ай бұрын

Awesome teamwork in getting that rudder repair done!! That did not look like a fun job! Overall I am not a fan of this rudder design it’s been too problematic for a bluewater boat.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

It was a fun day!! You have a point about the rudder design, it has pros and cons. Definitely great for performance and the ability to beach the boat but a risk of damage with floating debris. I think that the new refit which you will see in upcoming videos solves all the problems with the gudgeons with a much more robust design. The fact the we have a blade sticking down in the water remains. The safest design is certainly a skegged rudder.

@timtrinkaus7072 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown that’s great to hear I’m glad there is a fix for your rudder with such a critical component you can’t go on with having issues in the future. Yes you are totally right with the pros and cons with the design. Can’t wait to see how it all comes out!

@stephenmiller5308 2 ай бұрын

This is the second major steering failure on a relatively new boat. Something is wrong. Either the sailplan is poorly engineered or the sails are cut wrong. Or you aren't trimming the sails well. Something is over stressing the steering system.

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

The steering system was undersized and is currently undergoing a refit under warranty. We knew about the issue but we’re hoping it would hold up until the work was done.

@smulismuli7976 2 ай бұрын

You are south Africans....or at least he is

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊 one Italian, 2 Americans, I Swiss, I Norwegian 😊😊😊

@lauraneault777 2 ай бұрын

WATCH YOUR DOG BETTER THAN THAT ...S H A R K

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 black tip sharks AKA the puppies of the sea are no threat to anyone, Yoda plays in the shallows with them all the times! They tease her and then run away, it’s a hoot to watch😊😊. Thanks for watching and for your comment!!

@johnsonrob 2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry guys, but to point out just how horridness this is - I tried to reply to your content, but everything that have said shoows juust how horrendous this platform is -I i can no longer try to comply

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊😊

@johnsonrob 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown Ughh... I'm so sorry - Friday night gin... I really shouldn't be allowed near a keyboard on Friday nights 🤣🤣 It says more about me than you, when I read back over my comments. It's not just you, either - so many comments last night; drunken idiot 😂😂😂😂

@yakncast7530 2 ай бұрын

@johnsonrob 👎🏼

@yakncast7530 2 ай бұрын

@@HarborsUnknown 👍🏼👍🏼

@HarborsUnknown 2 ай бұрын

Any comment is a good comment! We appreciate anything you write from the heart. I am sure your intentions are good!! 😊