Great Loop Cruising Savannah to Charleston - Murder Scene or Steering Pump Failure

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2 ай бұрын

Continuing our Great Loop cruising journey up the Intracoastal Waterway, join us for our adventures from Savanah to Charleston.
But no sooner than we leave the dock - we encounter a challenge that looks like a murder scene!
#bayliner4788 #greatloop #boatlife
Also follow along with our blog post version:
www.technomadia.com/2024/06/c...
Amazon links for stuff discussed:
Hynautic seal kit for steering helm: amzn.to/4e88zD6
Sena Bike Helmets w/ Intercoms: amzn.to/4e7k6mo
Opening song:
'Straight Up' by Shakiban - shakiban.bandcamp.com/album/za
Camera Gear Used:
iPhone 15 Pro Max
DJI Wireless Mics: amzn.to/49vj404
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We're Cherie & Chris and we've been full time technomads since 2006. We are owned by Kiki (meow).
We have a fleet of nomadic vessels that we split our time between - a 1961 GM 4106 vintage bus, a 1999 Bayliner 4788 motor yacht and a 2020.5 Travato GL van conversion. You'll find RV, van and boat life content here, as we feel inspired to share - sometimes topical, sometimes travelogues, sometimes just hanging out.
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Пікірлер: 31

@gthornton3 2 ай бұрын

Yall are really looking good. I’ve been watching yall for ages.

@Technomadia 2 ай бұрын

Awww.. thanks.

@TheWestlandgirl Ай бұрын

Amazing DIY project when they said no. 👍👍

@ridingtheroad185 2 ай бұрын

So happy you guys are back and sharing this with us!! Safe boating!

@goodcitizen4587 2 ай бұрын

Impressive stuff! Look forward to Great Loop vids. You guys still have the best great loop video where you time lapsed almost the whole Florida portion. Epic.

@Technomadia 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow.. didn't realize anyone actually enjoyed that series. Thanks for letting us know.. it was a lot of work to put together.

@goodcitizen4587 2 ай бұрын

@@Technomadia Excellent! Please consider making more vids like that on other portions of the loop. It's very rare content. Thanks!

@Technomadia 2 ай бұрын

Oh.. we long ago gave up on that concept. It was just too much work, and not enough benefit. We mostly just got complaints on the series. But glad you enjoyed.

@grabowskycountry 2 ай бұрын

Glad that wasn’t as bad as it first looked. Onto the rest of a sail in calm waters and fair weather Cheers

@larrydicenzo3826 Ай бұрын

Great info on the rebuild, thanks.

@johnnylightning1491 2 ай бұрын

Look at the bright side of your steering failure, you weren't 100 miles off shore. I might get another one of those O-ring kits for spare. I know both pumps have been rebuilt at this point and will probably last for another 40 years or so but Mr. Murphy's law is alive and well. As for the actual process it looked pretty easy. I was pretty sure you guys could do it, you're both pretty smart. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

@Technomadia 2 ай бұрын

The rebuild probably isn’t something anyone would want to attempt while underway offshore. I’d hate to be chasing bearings on a bucking boat! Fortunately - we have four ways to steer the boat. Upper helm, lower helm, autopilot, and engine thrust.

@mandmmilling3716 2 ай бұрын

I am a solo cruiser so i only drive from the pilothouse on my 4550. Its the reason i bought the boat. The wing doors make it really easy to get out and dock by myself. I have been thinking about installing a 3rd steering station in the rear cockpit to make docking even easier.

@Technomadia 2 ай бұрын

The prior owner of our boat single handled it.. impresses us that folks do that with a boat this size!

@DennisWintjes2 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris and Cherie! Like 129

@evanbauman1480 2 ай бұрын

I had the same pump failure on the upper helm of my 4788 in late 2022. Did not try the rebuild kit but rather sent the pump out to be rebuilt. Cost a bit more but needed it done fast and right. Good to know the Amazon product works.

@RVAmerica Ай бұрын

Wow! I would have been freaking out! So glad you could fix it! Danny and Lynn

@Technomadia Ай бұрын

It was exciting!

@byronstyron3893 2 ай бұрын

Hey guys, I spoke with you on the VHF yesterday when you passed by Barefoot Marina in N. Myrtle Beach. I hope the rest of your trip goes smooth as possible. Be well and best wishes.

@Technomadia 2 ай бұрын

It is always fun to get hailed on VHF by someone who recognizes us. *wave*