We Ran Out of Fuel on a 100-mile [windless] Passage. (all my fault)

In this video we planned to take advantage of a light Southerly wind shift and sail from St. John, USVI to Saint Maarten. I (Billy) like to take the opportunity to see how well the boat can sail when the tankage is getting empty and in this case that means trying to sail in very light winds rather than motor. I though we still had enough fuel in the tank IF the wind was too light and we HAD to motor. We didn't have enough fuel...

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[bobr]

From a Diesel Tech of 48 years experience…never run your diesel engine to the point it starves for fuel. The injectors and pumps (lift and injection) use diesel fuel for lubrication and cooling. You can cause scoring to the internal injection parts and shorten their life! Function over form and STEADY over performance when moving your home!

[Simply_]

The takeaway is, they are amazing couple, no yelling and try to be positive to solve the problem. I truely envy them.

[stevenseiler]

Billy is a legend. He stays calm and positive in stressful situations, keeps a straight head. And is extremely patient!!! What an absolute champ of a husband.

[wobblingwillie]

There is an old saying about fuel: You can never have too much fuel. The only time you can have too much fuel is when you're on fire and then every bit you have is too much.

[carmancloud]

Billy, I hope all the comments don’t get you down. I can’t imagine everyone hasn’t erred on the side of imprudence in their life. You were just brave enough to share yours with a bunch of people who have evidently forgotten their own mistakes. What you and Sierra have accomplished is incredible.

If you fail to prepare you have prepared to fail. Sometimes a small failure is a good way to learn a valuable lesson.
Always listen to your wife!
Love your videos!

[josephinerobertson]

My Dad taught me that you never, ever let your car's tank fall below 1/4 and in the winter you never let it get below 1/2. It's just a safety thing! Glad you all made it and lesson learned. ;)

[wmrmartin]

Lesson learned no one go hurt. Life goes on. Love the way you both work together as a team. God bless both of you

[colby_graba]

The comment section on this video is so amusing! He more than knows he f’up was wrong and will never do it again, they both knew he was going to be shredded by this video! Good job guys I am glad it all worked out and you are safe! Keep doing what you are doing!

[mikeanderson]

Over the years watching your videos (back to Neverland), I have noted that Billy can be stubborn sometimes. Not a bad thing. He is, and you are, amazing people.

[FBurck]

The "I told you so" will never end.

[deeannec]

what makes you guys work is that you can go through these and laugh at yourselves...

[horacegardner]

Now we know why some spouses go missing in the Caribbean.😉

[Rouge_]

I was smiling so hard when you were giving creds to Bill about knowing the boat but you were explaining that you were the better "planner".

[glenncomeau]

you guys are so good together
all i keep thinking is that you will probably remember this on your thirtieth anniversary and i’m absolutely confident you’ll see your thirtieth anniversary
i’m sorry if this sounds condescending but i’m so proud of you guys and what you’re doing
i wish i was in a position to be more supporting of your adventures

[michaelcanavan]

Alls well that ends well! Once again team work makes the dream work! Jetty was practicing her pirate boat attack at the fuel dock...sheesh

[chancevonfreund]

Your not fooling me you guys did it on purpose to put a twist in the video. Love it cheers🍻

[DYoung-vtpq]

Love you kids! Oh well, hope this lesson learned will last a while. There's nothing like having your mistakes recorded on video. Safe travels. ❤

[gorks]

"Would you rather be right or kind?" I don't think Billy needs to be reminded over & over he made a mistake. It's written all over his face and he is quick to admit his error.

[geezenslaw]

I'm so glad I don't have a raw water intake...Notwithstanding hope the best for you two fun sailors... Fair Winds..