Dr. Hannah, I can't help but like you more and more with each video I watch. First, those Volvo engines are pure gold when properly maintained. Take care of them, and they'll take care of you! Second, you need to come visit us on the East Coast. We also have mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, beautiful vistas, and ............ no smoke!! (Although we do get our fair share of hurricanes.) Having "gotten to know you a bit" through your videos, I have no doubt you'd fall in love with the Everglades and the Keys. Third, thank you again for sharing your adventures and aspirations with us, with everything else going on in the world, you are ALWAYS a breath of fresh air. Ciao!

Hey Doc, those Volvo Pentas are money. They are solid as a rock and are work horses if cared for properly...

I got a kick out of you talking about your "sea legs". Brought back memories of my navy days. After spending from a few weeks to a few months at sea without a port of call, your legs get very used to the constant motion of the deck below you. Stepping onto dry land after that is an experience you just have to go through to understand. Best of luck, captain!

Good investment, changing out moldy open cell foam cushions to new tech closed cell comfort foam..yey. Boat blueprints are a TREASURE. They will not only tell you exactly what you have, but potentially help you with repairs. Boat vids are cool

Wow, you took on a monumental task. The more you learn the better off you will be. Trawler is the best kind of boat. Enjoy your time on the sea. Be safe and stay well. Know where the fire extinguisher is.

Hey Doc, because the engines sit so low in the hull, many boats use a pump to extract the oil from the sump. There is very likely a valve on or very near the sump. Trace out the hose to find the pump and continue tracing it out to find the discharge. Those engines likely hold a lot more oil than you realize. Look up local laws about servicing and disposal of used oil and oil soaked trash. The boat looks in really good shape. The woodwork is beautiful!

I love your passion for Fords! I am a Ford guy to the core.

Volvo Penta has been at it for decades and honestly an inline 6 turbo diesel is a great engine, they're perfectly balanced, the pistons are vertical so there's no wearing of cylinders as seen on a V configuration, and a random note almost every inline 6 engine has the same firing order 153624. In fact I am in the process of converting from a V8 to an inline 6 engine in my truck. The low end torque a straight 6 produces is impressive. I agree wholeheartedly on the space constraints in a boat engine bay. I regularly worked on the twin Cummins turbo diesels on the SeArk 34' naval patrol crafts my Navy unit used for inshore security and vessel escort duties.

When I was in the Navy, Sunday was our time to air our bedding. It’s just part of the preventative maintenance process.

Addressing the cushions and soft surfaces is a good first step to dealing with “boat odor”, but I found that you have to find the stagnant water to completely rid a boat of all smells. Check all the bilges, shower sump pump housing, air condition overflow tray, and anywhere else you think water can accumulate. You’d be surprised how the smallest amount of sedentary water contributes to that musty smell. Once you get the stagnant water out, you’ll notice a tremendous difference. Then as the boat is used, all water entering the boat will flow through your water systems. All boats leak and or have water intrusion. I would highly recommend damp rid buckets and hanging air fresheners to address the dampness. Good luck. It’s a lot of work so enjoy the boat while you fix it. You can definitely do it with basic mechanical skills. With an older boat (new ones too), there will ALWAYS be something that needs fixing. This is my 12th year owning boats and I’ve spent as many years creating amazing memories…and working on the boat.

Dr. Hannah! Your awesome!! A four wheeler, and a boat!? Your living my dreams!! Why isn't there a Mr. Hannah in your life? 😉

I have a 4 cylinder volvo penta in my boat. They are very dependable when taken care of. Something I kniw you will do. You're golden

I have had diesel powered live aboard boats for over 40 years. I have worked extensively on all of them. You have to learn to do almost everything yourself because the cost of hiring decent marine help is beyond crazy expensive. So you buy all the manuals and sit and read and learn. You dive in and just figure out how to do everything yourself. You have a potentially great motor yacht and using it as a trawler is the perfect application. I have loved boating all my life and I suspect you will too. When i first started out and I was looking for a boat to live on an old salt took me aside and told me that there are two things that I should always avoid - teak decks and volvo engines. You will come to develop a love / hate relationship with your volvos but do not be concerned - they are what the boat came with so just do your best to love them and do all your maintenance with them in a regular, timely manner. Yes, you will come to despise volvo dealers, volvo parts availability and volvo prices. But it sounds like you got a great deal on the boat, she is a beauty and she can take you to many beautiful places and many great adventures. At the end of it all you will have wonderful stories to tell your grandchildren. So saddle up and take this ride. Life is a great adventure on a boat.

a babe and a boat ......there is a god... you rock Doc be safe we love you !!!!

Hannah consider getting some large resealable plastic bags or plastic storage bins to put your soft goods in when the boat is not in use it will help keep them fresh and dry

Great video Keep after your boat I has so much character you will be amply rewarded for your efforts Stay safe and have fun

Oil change. You need barrel oil for each oil change. 55 gallons x 8lbs = 440lbs/barrel. Plus fuel/oil filters, oil pump For the barrel. Couple barrels to dump oil. Big process for the unprepared. Diesels love ❤️ clean oil.

Boat life = money, please dont jump the shark. Love on land adventure that you are so good with. You're inspiring and make me smile and laugh

You are one adventurous woman ,I’ve always wanted a big boat.💯😎⛴

Hi Hannah, looks like you got yourself a good boat. I worked as a shipwright and mechanic on all types of boats. I am glad you have taken the approach to service and maintain your engines, those volvo engines are great if taken care of and used. Not sure where you are but in Washington state there are volvo folks who have all your parts and they are well priced, you can also find parts on ebay, you can use lithium batteries on your boat, there are many sailing channels on youtube you can watch to get great advice on lithium battery and solar setups. You will have so many great adventures on the water. Great project, Peace, love and fruit!

Another fun video to watch! Thanks! The Volvo Penta motors.... If they have been pampered and serviced regularly, should treat you well. Yes, parts are more expensive on VP than some other brands, but diesels are more expensive....period. They are good equipment though. Two new little snippets to pass your way... - Different battery technologies (lead-acid vs AGM vs Gel cell) all have different charging profiles, and you have to be attentive to what type of battery charger you have, and what it is capable of charging. Otherwise, damage can be done with a mismatch. - Also, you'll want to run the generator frequently...and under load. When they are not used, they become problem children... and expensive ones. So use it at least every couple of weeks, and turn on some high draw electrical items to "exercise" it. Have a friend "in the know" show you how to set your electrical panel so as to draw from it. Have fun!

One thing that would dove tail nicely with the overlanding and the boat is an amateur radio license. Reliable comms are always a good thing when you're in the middle of nowhere.

Ive lived on a similar boat in the past...It was a wonderful experience you will love it! I know I definitely did..I only regret not traveling enough with it tho.. But I plan to be into the boat life again soon and I'll remedy that. Who knows, maybe we'll cross wakes somewhere. Until then, thanks for sharing your adventures!

Hey my friend, your doing great on your start on the boat. Removal of mold and repairing water damage are two major things to approach on restoring a boat. Mechanical items and electrical should also be gone over because they to are susceptible to damp or wet environments. I would also recommend insulation and sound deadening wherever possible while doing your restoration. Looks like your getting good advice and heading in the right direction as you get your boat ready for some fantastic adventures!

I bought a fogger also $275, tried several things for mold in the ceiling of one of my rv's. the best thing I have found is RMR 84 in a pump sprayer, took out lights and speaker to get way back into ceiling. what a great product, I usually shy away from new things, till i use the Tube to investigate things. best ever.

Love that boat. Don't get discouraged if there is still some smell after all of your cleaning, fogging, and replacement of the soft goods. All that wood will be the last to let go of the smells. But the more and longer it is left open to air out, the sooner the wood will have released all the smells and your boat will be nice and fresh smelling again.

That is how boats go. There is no amount of work, expense, or frustration. It pencils out by way of enjoyment. You either enjoy it or you don’t. Each person has to decide for themselves. Don’t be discouraged. This is boat life and you will know if it isn’t for you.

If you decide to make that trip to Mexico, make sure you have a very experienced crew member with you, someone who has made the trek several times before, because there are areas that are very hazardous along the coast that you want to be avoid. Also be advised that bringing the boat back, you’ll be going against swell, and the waves are a lot bigger. I wish you the best.

I run Lithium on my sailboat with no problems. Most boat owners do...especially if you plan on doing a lot of off-grid. Use AGM for your start batteries, but Lithium for your house bank. The biggest problem with lithium on a boat is not fire or explosion of the battery, it's your alternator overheating. Lithium can accept a much higher charge rate. That combined with trawler speeds mean your alternators don't get enough cooling and overheat. You can use Balmar alternators (which are really expensive), or you can run a 12v to 12v dc converter. Basically, connect your standard alternator to your start bank only. Install the 12v to 12v dc converter between your start bank and your house bank. Remember to install an on/off switch to the converter. When your engines are running, it will charge your start bank. Turn on the 12v to 12v and your start bank will charge your house bank safely. Easy peasy, now your main engines are charging your house bank. The other thing to remember is you will need to install a lithium charger to charge your house bank while on shore power, or on the generator. That charger will burn up your AGM start bank. I disconnected my start bank from my house bank battery disconnect. I just went to Walmart and got a 4 amp trickle charger with a float option. I ran a 120v plug to the start batteries to power the trickle charger. My system works great now. The youtube channel "RVing with Tito" has a great tutorial that explains all of this. I use the Rengoy 12v to 12v 40A converter. It works great. Balmar alternators can run up to 1k depending on model, the Renogy will cost about 120.00

Always keep holding on to something while on the boat, in rough water & while the boat is on. If it’s just you on the boat it’s safe to have a safety line when cruising for a long trip so that you won’t fall off, & can’t stop the boat. There are throw lines & life vest that have different things like strobe lights, a whistle, a knife, or gerber pliers, flares, Navigation system & radio & hand held radio or satellite phone, usually our subscription for the GPS needed to be renewed. Just like a vehicle, if your nauseous when your engines are running, you have a leak & fumes are around you, open the windows and doors till you can patch it or turn that engine off & use the other till you get into port.

Conquer the land and sea Hannah. Great channel looking forward to the new sea adventures.

Too bad my father passed away. He would love to service the diesels on your yacht. He worked on all kinds of diesels. Marine, tractor and even railroad diesels. Love your videos.

Love your adventures. Started out with my own adventures selling everything land based and moving aboard a thirty-eight foot sailboat nine years ago. Can’t put into words what a blessing that decision has been. Hope others watch your videos and decide to reach higher then what society programs us into normalcy. Safe travels and fair winds.

Put moisture barrier matt under every cushion. Its that weird entangled plastic springy mesh which let flow lot of air under your cushions and let all the moisture dry out. You can cut it to any template you want.

boat looks pretty perfect right now.

As beginner driving a big boat, it is wheel first and then power. Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go, then apply power slowly.

I admire how you approach all this with ease and smile as you talk about all this projects.

Love the boat content. It gives some variety to your channel

That adjustment to the rocking is called "getting your sea legs" as any sailor can tell you. Myself, being an old US Marine, I've been on ships across the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and through the Caribbean as well so my sea legs are well trained. Even better, I served on amphibious armored landing vehicles doing beach landings... I spent a lot of time on the waves. I know about that transition back to dry land too and it's a strange feeling to say the least.

I really enjoy and admire how you approached this project. I think you are in the right track.

Hope you have great bilge pumps and back up bilge pump with older boats,also replace all intake hoses if the engine is cooled by seawater. Zinc up all around to prevent corrosion

Mold is a Neverending task on a boat. Volvo makes great engines. Waterpumps are common parts. You can also have yours rebuilt, or rebuild it yourself. Keep up the good work. Blessings and Safe Travels.

I had to chuckle when you mention finding parts for your Volvo Penta engines. When we were in Bahrain during Desert Storm the local Volvo Penta marine dealer was right across the street from the compound we were using as a base. When I was active duty Navy we ran Detroit Diesels. For the most part they ran well with few problems.

Love old boat vids.

Yup…boats are cool adventures as well. I believe you will find your way with “engine room yoga”…definitely some tight spaces.

Love all of your adventures, land or water.

Iv a Volvo penta 2020 md and these are the best motors you can get for boats. By far the best

I saw a couple of your camper videos, but didn't subscribe. I saw the boat video...and subscribed. LOL. My videos are almost all boat videos.

Awesome video !!!! Keep posting them please,,,, it breaks up the adventures !!!!!!! Love it

This is a fascinating adventure, tremendous effort on your part. May it all go as you would wish.

Buy back up bilge pumps and know how to replace them and use them. Familiarize yourself with each system including steering components. Anything that can break on a boat eventually will. Epirb & Liferaft inspection. Puerto Vallarta rocks!

Hannah, you may consider having your boat's wiring system inspected. The salty environment can cause corrosion in the connections, with the possibility of letting you down at a bad time.

Doc. The boat actually looks very good especially the engine s and generator. Not so much , the mold but...... Liking the project(s) As always, thanks for sharing.

I found your videos quite a while ago because I want to live a RV life!! After watching now I really want to do it!! I love how your not afraid to just get out there and go on these adventures!! I love you bought a boat!! Have fun with this new adventure!!

Hey you're doing a great job keep up the videos. Pretty good that you're actually genuinely funny too!

Can’t wait to follow your boat adventures. Good luck 👍

Big improvement from the last video. Looking forward to all your projects no matter where they are. A+

I recommend Optima Marine batteries, it’s a gel cell, no need to worry about acid fumes or spillage.

Nice little craft,beautiful features,wish I could be there!

Hi Hannah, I’m looking forward to seeing whatever comes out of your adventures.

Looks like it's going to be a bigger job than it initially looked like. It's more than worth it, and look at it this way - you now have a house on the water. Great stuff, and I'm looking forward to seeing the video tour of your completed yacht, Dr. Straight!

This place has absolutely beautiful sunsets and they're never the same twice. In fact they change minute to minute through the same sunset. Watching the sunset over the mountains... or a sort of double show on the sunrises. 1.) As the sunrises from the east and... 2.) To the west you can watch the sunrise as the first morning lights touch the tops of the Bitterroot mountains to the west and progressively moves down the mountains until it reaches the valley floor... then it marches across the valley floor till it meets the sunlight finally as it crests over the Sapphire mountains to the east.

Glad to see you are getting your sea legs. It is a nice boat and I think trashing all the mattresses and cushions is the best thing in so many ways. I know it will cost more but I would hate for you to get sick. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your journey and adventures with us. Stay safe and well.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice ‼️ As to Lithium batteries. A ton of boaters, including power boats, use Lithium. If there is too much water down in the engine room, plan on raising the batteries up or moving them to a nearby location that is dry. Just a better way than lead acid. 🙂✌️✨

Dr. Hannah, You rock! Literally. Thank you for the great videos. You are very pretty and make the videos fun.

Best to wipe and clean the mold off first. I use electric heaters with fans and a dehumidifier to control moisture in the boat. Ford Lemans are really good, but Volvo are excellent engines as long as you do regular maintenance.

YOU BOUGHT A VERY NICE BOAT. IT SEEMS TO BE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. CHANGING THE WATER PUMP IS NOT A BIG ISSUE BUT LIKE YOU I WOULD CHANGE ALL THE OIL AND FILTERS ON BOTH ENGINES. NOTHING IS CHEAP BUT IT IS DOOABLE TO GET IT READY TO RIDE. THE VOLVO ENGINES ARE VERY GOOD. I WOULD ALSO ADD A COUPLE OF QUARTS OF SLICK 50 ENGINE OIL TREATMENT WHICH WILL CUT DOWN ON 90% OF THE WEAR AND WILL COAT THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE WITH A FRICTION PROOF PROTECTANT. I WOULD ALSO DURING THE SERVICE REPLACE BOTH THERMOSTATS JUST FOR PEACE OF MIND. YOU MADE A VERY GOOD INVESTMENT. I HAVE TWIN VOLVO ENGINES IN MY BOAT SO I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH. EXCELLENT VIDEO YOU MADE. SERVICE THE GENERATOR ALSO AND ADD SLICK 50 TO IT TOO. IT WILL COST ABOUT 175.00 FOR THE SLICK 50 BUT IT SURE MAKES THE ENGINES QUITER AND RUN COOLER. NOT A KEYBOARD WARRIOR HERE. BEST OF LUCK FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS BTDT MANY TIMES. SORRY FOR THE CAP'S BUT TYPING THIS FROM THE FLIGHT DECK THE KEYBOARD IS ONLY CAP'S FOR SAFETY MEASURES.

Any boat only gives you 2 days of joy.... the day u buy it and the day u sale it! Lol

AGM batteries definitely a must, more boat vids please

Great Video! Thanks we like the mix, Love the Boat and camper!

Quite the engines in that boat

Hannah, I love your adventurous spirit. Where ever you go, I am game to follow, enjoy your videos and you're spirit of life. God be with you gal. Bob

Also, check with someone that knows more about it than I, but it is my understanding that lithium ION (Li+) batteries are bad around water, whereas lithium IRON phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are fine for boats. Almost all of the newer lithium batteries now used in RVs and boats (such as Battle Born) are of the LiFePO4 composition, which should be fine for your boat.

Loved the time I had on my 35ft tayana one thing good fuel filter system Ray core!

Yes that oil change switch will turn on a pump and pump out your old oil to where you need to find out also find out where to put new oil

Boric acid (white roach powder) mixed with hot water or rubbing alcohol kills all fungus and mold. And it is safe for people. I have used a pump sprayer and sprayed all over the inside of my bilge before. It also kills most bugs.

I’m really liking this boat, and the video about the boat. That was a nice touch to feature the plans. I had to stop the video and study them. The Pacific coast of Mexico is wonderful. What’s also wonderful is the Inside Passage up through B.C. into south-east Alaska. Good Vibrations

Hi, I love the way you edit your content. :D you always have me watching the entire time. I appreciate the way you work your camera angles in your edits. You have skills. Your body is amazing.

Hi Hannah,, Beautiful video. Loved it . Congrats again on your bout. Be safe and keep on having a tremendous journey. Dave in Ohio

Consider changing the wet cell lead-acid batteries for AGMs. Sealed, zero maintenance, lower self-discharge rate, and not as costly as some of the other alternatives. I put AGMs in my boat and have been very pleased with them. WRT the oil change pump - since the engines are often the lowest thing in the boat, draining them like a vehicle can be impossible. A pump is used to draw the old oil out of the sump into a container. Since you have a breaker for an electric pump there may be one in the engine room that is used for that purpose. If not, West Marine and other marine supply outlets sell manual pumps that look like ginormous syringes.

A boat is a lot of work, but it is so worth it. It just depends on the person whether the pros outweigh the cons.

If you do find a switch that actually changes engine oil let me know - I'd love to have one too!! It's awesome you have the original drawings for the boat - great find. Be aware that if they are true "blue prints" they can fade when exposed to certain kinds of light for extended lengths of time (if you frame them). Don't want to lose your "treasure find"! Great adventure! Best of luck with all of it!

HaHhaHa my God, girl's buying yachts, campers, rec utility vehicles, while shuttling back and fourth between beautiful wilderness and Mexico etc. all on her own terms using the net. As a great Chicagoan once said: "Life moves fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while-you could miss it." You Go Dr Hanna....

Very cool engine room & keep up the great work too!

ok another new one tonight Doc. You are super amazing. love you!

I'm a general contractor and in home also commercial building we deal with a wide range of different molds and the best way to rid and detoxify the molds any color you like from red to green to brown and the worst one the black Harry one . Bleach (clorox) is best something with the formula proportions put in a sprayer do not dilute and spray the foam cushions let dry mold is done and cushions are sterilized

That holy sh*t moment when it finally sets in: This boat is so much work and so much money..........what have I gotten myself into..........

I've always been impressed with your ability to charge ahead and tackle tasks. Yes Yes I know it can get you into a bit a trouble on the other side of the coin.

I am a skipper for 20 years. Volvo Penta are by far the best engines you can get and you can get parts anywhere in the world, for that fact they may be a bit more expensive, but the money you safe on parts, because they last longer easily makes up for this. I actually ask all the time which type of engine the boat has and if a tech is also hired and if it has Volvo I agree faster any day.

Ship looks great

It,s a very beautiful boat. Back in the days Volvo 165 engines were some of the best ever made. Tuff strong and reliable .The pump is an easy fix just change the seals they don,t have to be original parts. For the batteries get the same you have there . Probably deep cycle ether two 6 volt or one 12 volt. Love your boat.

Blimey that Engine is a Monster

I like the variety of your content

These vlogs are cool as well...we love your content

The bedding you can buy slates that go underneath to allow air around them , the Volvo engines are really good if been looked after can buy parts here in the UK a long way away though

Love the mix of both camper and boat! Learning about restoring your yacht as you do it all!

Loving the boat doc

Blue print are art

As a new boat owner something you may want to do is get a snorkel and fins and inspect the outside hull and bottom to see if it needs scraped or close to getting to be time to go into dry dock for sanding and painting.

Hannah, just to let you know, those engines are excellent. They are of top quality.