Thanks for watching as we watch water...pour OUT of Eva. Great. What else are we going to find!

Ahh you got the new style rudder . The new rudders use rudder fluid. They sell the rudder fluid at the same place that sells blinka fluid. The dip stick is easy to find . It's usually the person that believes me.😂😂

Brett, that smell from the rudder is "styrene" . When you walk into a fiberglass shop it's the reason there is great ventilation systems. I would have been nice if you tried pressurizing the rudder with compressed air by opening a hole higher up and sticking an air nozzle in for a quick blow out. I don't think you have anything to worry about right now. Rudders are routinely wet, poor thing lives underwater.

@ 19:00 - You want that thru hull for the sonar truly level...trust me! If or when the poop is hitting the proverbial fan in shallows, you don't want to be adding having to do mental compensations to your instrument readings lol.

Instead of replacing chain send it out for re galvinized about 1/5 the price of new chain and adds years. Drop the rudder and put a bead of 5200 where the shaft goes in ,beneteau 's are famous for stress cracking around there thus allowing water in.Want no rust on keel drill and tap for 2 anodes I used tear drop no rust in 5 years😊

Water is likely coming around the rudder post at the top of the rudder. Try Gflex sealant. I have 2 screws in the bottom of my rudder to drain. I can't seem to stop the intrusion. The fluid is is a mix of water and chemistry from the foam inside the rudder. The word 'potable' has a long O. Not like the O in pot. Should you spray zinc on bronze? Inducing galvanic action? Try 'propcoat spray.' You guys do an excellent job. One of my favs.

The through hull sensor is quite adequate with a slight tilt for the critical depths you need to navigate. Do the trig. A 10 degree tilt from horizontal only means 1.5% error. If you are in 10 feet of water, the sonar will read 10.15 feet. At 15 degrees, only 3.5% or 10.35 feet reading in 10 feet of water. At 20 degree off horizontal, the error would be a reading of 10.64 in 10 feet of water. The lowest swells in still air mean you cannot trust to get that close anyway. Good job.

Rudders taking on water is common, the challenge is it softens the core which over time will be a problem for the survey.. A little safety suggestion , you are holding your electric sander with both your feet in water not a good combination.

I used to own a Beneteau 473 for 12 yrs, water leaks into the rudder around the stainless rudder post on many of the models, I drilled a 1/4 hole into the bottom of the rudder and let it drain until I launched, then I plugged the hole with 5200, and used the same hole every year. Just fill the hole with 5200 and place a piece of masking tape over it to hold it in until cured.....Then launch. That rust on the keel is a bigger project, I had mine media blasted down to the cast iron, then coated with several coats of epoxy barrier coat, then re-faired, it was quite expensive, but never rusted again. keep up the good work, love your project boat. LS

@11:04 My recommendation would be to be more drastic. You do not want water in an enclosed area. How much is absorbed in the foam? Please dry it thoroughly.🥺 @18:43 Maybe you should check the documentation for the margins. And realize a sailboat wil rarely be exactly vertical...😉🤣 @20:34 What I did with my cast iron keel years ago was pretty similar to what you did.😁 But I drilled and tapped 2 holes at each side, and put anodes on it with stainless steel bolts.🤓(Edit: Be sure to use a lube like copper ease for this.) (drilling and tapping in cast iron is a pain, I did it quite slow and with enough cutting oil.)🥵

What Brett had is called "Montezuma's Revenge".

Maybe a collapsible wagon for those walks to get water :)

As to the rudder, its better to use a vacuum pump going to a collection pot. And use vacuum plastic and tacky tape with some cloth or breather cloth inside. That will clear the water from inside of the rudder. And if there is a large void, you could vacuum draw in resin to displace the cavity that was filling with water.

I noticed before your were pressure washing your anchor chain that it had some rust, but not too bad. If it doesn't come off too well check and see if there is a shop that can sandblast it. It will take all the rust off no problem and if there are any areas that are really bad they will be revealed right away. Chain can be repaired if need be.

Good zinc will only stick to a 2 profile sandblasted surface

By itself, the water in the rudder won't hurt anything. However, if it is in contact with the stainless steel ribs where they connect to the rudder post, it will start to breakdown the SS, particularly at the welds where micro cracks form and electrolysis between the SS and the weld takes place. SS gets its resistance from exposure to air, which allows the formation of a chromium oxide layer. If it is buried inside the rudder and kept continuously wet with salt water and no oxygen, rust can begin to form. We had the same problem. Probably drained several gallons of water out. Had to completely strip off all fiberglass and foam coring and dry it all completely and then rebuild the rudder form. It was very important to seal the post area so water can't migrate in.

For your chain you can get a 2 pack industrial zinc coating that will stop the corrosion, for a temp fix use coldgal spray spraycans after hitting it with rust converter,the best is if you can get your anchor chain regalvanised, for repairs to your rudder you will get better results by adding 1/4" chopped fiberglass to your thickened epoxy make it extra thick. You could also use a big syringe to pump some epoxy into the holes to rebond the skin to the foam.

Trick for getting the sensor housing "level" would be to invert it, having designated a fore an aft then drop it down from inboard through the hull, then mark the tube along the hull, cut to fit, sand smooth.

You should consult with someone who knows more than us about that rudder, if there was water in there that means there are voids, voids lead to flexing, and flexing can lead to catastrophic failure. I don’t know how long ago you found this problem or if you put the boat back in the water by now but the last thing you need is a broken rudder in a storm.

Probably separation at the rear of the rudder due to freezing in Massachusetts. If the core is saturated, you will eventually have to address it. I would love to see a larger rudder on that size of boat. You aren't racing it, but you still want good control. Good luck.

You could try to check the bottom of the through pipe with a level then trace a line at the hull to show how much of an angle it is.

Water in rudders is really common. Up here on the great lakes, its common for people to haul for the winter and drill a hole in the bottom of their rudder to allow it to drain over the winter.

A metal drum with coarse sand to tumble clean rusty chain or metal parts is what is needed. And yes a collapsible cart to tote all heavy items while on land would be ideal. Enjoying watching all of your vlogs. All the best. 😊👍🏻

Great videos, suggestion get some rubber or other insulation between the chains on the stands and your hull , I’ve worked at many marinas and just wind vibration will cause the chains to wear thru the hull

Thanks guys!

Great work! Try running the local-water hose to your salt-water intake on your desal-unit, making it drinkable.

While the angle of the thru-hull isn't much, the induced error will get worse with distance from the hull. I suppose you could argue that the deeper the water, the more room you have for error. But it is something to consider.

My wife and I are watching through your sailing videos and came upon your explanation of people (looser's) negatively reporting your videos as 18+ and we want you to know how sad it is for us to know you have to deal with that kind of crap. Just know this...those people are just evil! They have nothing to look forward to in their own lives, so screwing with others to prop themselves up is all they have in life. Please don't let them damage your spirit. Love the content and we support you!

A quick look up: You can also pour acetone (Better than alcohol) into keel to help draw out the water.

Thank you for the Rocket money info. That is a great idea!

Having fixed the grid, the rudder will be piece of cake. James from Zingaro built one on a beach.

You guys showing us the flaws of things makes it that much more relatable. Thank you for not being towards an aesthetic. Showing us your unfinished parts of the boat was refreshing and human. Loved this video!

When water draining from fiberglass smells like vinegar it's almost always osmosis. In fact I can't think of any other reason for it to smell that way.

You should redrill the hole so that the transducer can be level with the horizon, then use an epoxy mash to fill the extra space. Protect the fitting with plastic wrap during the buildout and allow for easy removal. Then 4200 after its all setup. You'll be much happier with the performance of the sounder.

Great video

Happy Easter! 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Don’t worry about the slight “angle” on the thru hull. Your boat will very rarely be straight up vertical in the water. Under sail your gonna have a slight heal anyway. Love your videos!!

OH ! OH ! OH ! We were simply SHOCKED at the electrifying sight of a really smart person working a grinder w his bony feet right in a puddle . Did not thy mother tell you better than THAT ! ! ?

Watching the latest video I just realized with Jades sunglasses and tank top she has a real Linda Hamilton from Terminator 2 vibe! Such a badass!!

To keep the prop from collecting hitchhikers coat it with a some lanolin or Penaten (you can probably get both at the drugstore), it also protects against galvanic loss. Also,if you can’t get nylon instead of SS screws for the anode, coat the SS screws with a liberal blob of lanolin to reduce the galvanic reaction between the SS and the anode.

This is the way!

Love Jade’s natural look.

Keep the depth sounder etc as a spare. Both RayMarine and B&G use Airmar transducers so it’s the same. You could have definitely have fitted the new sounder in the old through hull fitting.

Hey, agree with fixing your rudder correctly, 👍 Good job 👏

Rudders needing attention seems like a common KZfaq sailing channel boat yard woe lately.... You guys, calico skies, sailing one life...

If the water in your rudder smells like vinegar that is osmosis smell. It’s when the resin in the fibreglass has reacted

I understand that the sonar installation allows up to 16o, and it looks a lot less than that. Also I am amazed that the anode is gone…is that the only one or do you have another one on the hull? BTW that’s probably why you started having putting on your propeller. Very interesting video as usual. Keep up the good fight and great videos

Amazing how pilots turn knees into hammers ha ha ha, mount the thru hull adjust the instrument sensor orientation from inside with a properly prepared angled PVC sehedule 40 or better easily angled to the correct degree necessary for recommended antenna orientation. Karate sailboat tools ha ha ha.

Ok 2 things. Me and my other half have travelled all over the "Europes" and beyond by land for decades but are thinking about how to cross waters. We both have carried millions of gallons of water to our camper over the years. We both know not to carry a rolling container, It's that shape for a reason. But most importantly (I'm told) is that's not how you say Eva, You need to watch the Movie Wall-e to learn how the say your boats name. Guess what my partners name is. BTW I've started to call her your way of saying it, I figure a divorce will be cheaper than a boat :P

Listen to Three Mages and a Margarita by Annette Marie..it is awesome..20+ books in the magic/romantic series ..great story and heres the kicker..very very listenable. Easy to follow along just by ear. No so complicated like The Count of Monte Cristo or War and Peace...if you liked Harry Potter you will love this.

Your pitted propeller could be your sacrificial diode needs replacing

To dry the rudder, drill holes, then use plasic sheet to enclose the rudder in a "tent", with a dehumidifier inside the tent. As long as the tent is taped airtight, it won't take long...

Great update 2x👍 Someone should make a vegetable oil coating for anchor chains, that you can spray on as the chain comes back on board.

Yeh! Your back.

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy your sailing stuff, but your work on your boat is so great to watch!

Perhaps you would consider adding some 1708 Fiberglass to that repair and not just a Putty Filler! Do you have a wet core also inside the rudder? Just a comment it's your boat however if you have repaired it prior without Glass reinforcement then it's most recommended. Thanks for your Sharing and you have certainly earned your Success. Have kept track of your journey since the beginning! Great Job you Two! PS just noticed you have water intrusion and it's Nasty smelling Yes? Find a moisture meter and take a hard plastic hammer and sound the rudder every few inches too! Good Luck and God Bless your Yard Time.

love your video's ive been subscribed a few weeks now and looking forward to future travels .all the best from east coast uk

So Happy 😅 To see you 2 so Happy ❤ I meant all 4. The doggies so cool. Great washing and taking care of your lovely home. Eva is for certain in much better condition than she was when she was new. I mean that the keel and all that work you’ve been doing to her is supper duper alanine the loopa mann! 🤩 Some water in the rudder ain’t a big deal even though it should be the other way around 😂

Rudder fluid should be changed once a year or every 5,000 miles. It can be pretty hard to find OEM quality rudder fluid in central America though, maybe you can get some shipped down to you?

Why don't you put the chain in rust converter? It will protect the chain.

Water inside the rudder is not a problem (assuming the stock & wings are s/s). Losing the whole anode IS a problem. If it’s been gone a while you may have galvanic corrosion in your seacocks or any metal in touch with the salt water. That could be a BIG problem. The anode could have gone prematurely if you’ve been moored in a marina with lots of stray currents in the water. Replace it and check it frequently: if going fast replace it regularly and find the source of the stray current. I guess your new B&G log fitting will be removable, while at sea, for maintenence. I remove mine whenever the boat’s not used for a while - to minimize growth of barnacles on the log: just unscrew the top fitting, pull the log out (a flap will reduce water ingress to not much), and install the top cap. Did you really say you like to have lots of holes in the hull? Surely not! Minimum no. of holes - as every one can sink you. And keep a plan of them by the chart table: one day when water’s rising in the bilge and (inevitably) it’s dark, you’ll need to check them all very quickly. In such a panic it’s easy to miss one.

344K subs! Wow! Killin’ it.

The boat is always rocking a little bit so for that reason I think the transducer is flat enough 😁👍🏽

Also be aware of dissimilar metals . Nothings easy .Tim New Jersey

Ah a Onewheel, I have EUC's 🙂 nice going though. Spotted the 35mm camera's as well, I love 35mm. Depth; that's depth of the water and not depth under the keel, it's what you get from your chart. Flat enough, remind yourself of that when you are staring at the display at sea later 🙂

Absolutely love that I found you when you started uploading. You are an inspiration to so many and I want to thank you for sharing your journey with us all. Sail fast, live slow!

Another great video! Happy Easter to you both and the two 4 legged babies. I'm sure you'll address what needs to be fixed and do some research to make sure your not going to miss anything. Love n hugs to you both, as you managed to find your way into my heart as well. I wish you both the best. Be safe! Myk

Where I live there used to be several boat manufacturers. Bayliner Raynell were the bigger ones pre 73 oil embargo it more than doubled the price of epoxy and the supply became Shakey . They experimented with different mixtures and there was a lot of blistering of the hulls . It was a reaction to the water over time . Kinda sounds like your rudder

Hey guys. Always a pleasure to see videos from you. I agree with some of the other comments about really enjoying watching your dry dock work on EVA. Please try to make these videos longer. Happy Easter to you and your fur babies.❤

Happy Easter ❤️❗️ For the Lord has risen. You kids are so cute 🥰. Thank you for sharing all your experience’s with us. Safe travels and may God watch over you. I Love each and every video you put out. Have as much fun as possible. Blessings, Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊❗️

I thought Brett was tasting the dirty water.

It's time to put Jade's artistic talent to work and paint the name on the boat.

Enjoying watching the projects progress. Keep up the good work! We have the same issue on our rudder.

Hello, time no write, regarding the sonar you could buy a nylon cutting board and make a washer to adjust the angle on the instrument! Or have a local shop make one, don’t think I’ll be no more than a 1/4” thick on the large side! In Spanish you say “el agua”

I just found y'all's channel and I'm absolutely, completely ignorant about anything ocean related. I look forward to learning from and about y'all! This is fascinating!

..... laughing ..... could have been a mind bender if while Brett was removing the transponder on the inside, Jade had been below with a hose causing a geyser ..... hope you get the rudder sorted ... thx for the share .. as always .. never stop dreaming, ust dream bigger .. have fun be safe save our oceans ....

Two dogs, at least they aren’t Macaws!

The depth sounder will be fine! Don't worry be happy!

Can relate to "poorly protected lungs", after 40 or so years working on boats off and on, my husband now has emphysema, so wear your masks.

Be careful with the water in the rudder. Could be a sign of delamination and cause instability

Can you guys buy some zinc coating kits, and do the chain in sections while on the boat, you will need to supply DC and have a safe chemical solution. Keep your original chain forever.

I got excited for you when you said you got new Instruments.

love the maintenance

Hi Brett and Jade! Since you've been living off grid for such a long time I'm very curious about your solarpanel setup. I'm rebuilding a schooner with my dad, and we have to buy new panels soon. I believe you use flexible solarpanels? Have you ever had any problems with them in the past? One of your loyal subscribers mentioned I should be talking to you, and I'm hooked immediately. Thanks for making brilliant vids!

So much work

Another great video. Shouted y'all out to the wandering Hillbilly. Not the same, but still great. Nice work getting to it with the patch work in your next video and overall maintenance. Stay safe and happy sailing ✌from the prairies of 🇨🇦.

Level enough for government work 😁🤣

What brand of catamaran is that yellow one in the yard? It looks like the hulls are aluminum.

i am an RVer and watch your channel for the adventure. cleaning and maintenance is the same with the RB and with the same degree of worry as with a boat.

Love the one wheel. 🎉

Water in rudder is real problem here in Finland. During winter it will froze and broke. Just relax.

Water that has been in the laminate for ages gets a chemically vinegar smell 😊

I had this problem often. I used a vacuum to suck the water out which really worked well. I was worried as I stored my boat in freezing temps on Lake Superior an d was concerned about cracking with the freezing and thawing process.

Hey y'all, not sure if this helps, but I have the same boat. I also have B&G nav with the fwd scan. Dont put too much trust into the fwd scan. Fwd speed has everything to do with how quickly you will overrun your info. I learned the hard way...yikes. I love the wind rose feature tho.. Love watching your channel

A few years ago , i decided to take a break in my job for two and a half years and go sailing in the Caribbeans with my spouse. We bought a 44 foot long sailboat and sailed from St Marteen to Grenada during 2 years. I mainly enjoy it even if living on a sailboat is not so easy. A sailboat needs a lot of maintenance, there is always a long to do list with the hull, the sails, the motor, the mast, the kell, the rudder and many other things, and in these islands it's not always easy to find the people and the materials we needed. We were lucky not to have major incident, including hurricanes, but owning a boat of this size is almost a full time project if you want to really care about it. And, of course, it costs a lot of money because everything is so expansive. Two years was a good period, i could probably stayed longer, but i am not sure i would have stayed for ever. The life style is a little rough , and during this 2 years we get older of maybe at least 5 years ! The sun, the wind, the salt and the lake of comfort with very few water and electricity are the main causes. And i am not sure that after several years you are still enjoying the Caribbeans as when you just arrived. You need to go back in more civilized towns to be able to enjoy it again. I didn't quit my job because we needed revenues to live and we didn't have any other major income. Apparently you can live with your KZfaq channel income, but you have to think a little further. You have no guarantee that it will last for ever, and maybe one day you will be tired of the boat life. I really encourage you to keep your pilot job and to alternate periods of work as pilot with sailing periods. You could probably manage to do both by working as a pilot between the numerous Caribbean islands. You have to think also about your retirement even you are still young. I wish you the best and good luck .

Did you think about reversing your chain?

There is always water inside rudders of this type. It enters from the top along the rudder shaft. You could make a plug at the bottom that can be removed to drain the rudder. That could be smart if storing on land during freezing temperatures.

I change my rudder fluid every couple years.

Try por 15 on the keel .

The bottom of your rudder is around two meters deep in the water which means some pressure already. It may well be that your rudder is at least partly or worst case completely soaked. Depending on the quality of stock and wings (the latter is where the two halves of the rudder are mounted on) you have a serious problem if the wings disconnect from the stock any time in the future. You should talk to the boatyard or someone who has profound knowledge about your boat. Since the boat builders often use different techniques and/or materials across their production lines it is not sufficient to know that e.g. in a 42 footer of your brand (Jeanneau ?) a certain method was used to build the rudder.