Sailing Vessel Triteia - The Iron Genny - Part I - Episode 6 - Hoisting Sailboat Engine

On this episode of Sailing Vessel Triteia I finally get to bring my new-to-me Yanmar 2gm20f diesel engine to the boat! But first, some footage of me painting the engine bay and hooking up the bilge pump hoses. Then come a few stressful clips of me trying to get her out of my truck alone, rolling her down the dock and finally flying her into my boat. Some of this is Slow TV but I wanted to leave a lot of the footage in there in case anyone out there is thinking of doing this and is nervous about process. Using the boom and a come-along ended up being such a great way to do this making it very simple as long as you go slow.

This is part 1 of 3 (I think) episodes of me hooking up the engine. The next episode will show me trying to get the prop shaft aligned correctly, address a packing nut issue and then on to hooking the system up in the following videos.

I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do please give it a “thumbs up”!

I have began uploading “Patreon Only” videos to my Patreon page for Patrons donating a dollar or more a video if you would like to see clips that did not make it into the episodes.

Fair Winds,
Sailor James

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Stuff I used on or are relative to this episode...

TotalBoat TotalBilge Paint

Amarine-made 1100gph 12v Boat Marine Plumbing Electric Bilge Pumps (1100gph 12v)

Seaflo SFBS-30-01 BOAT BILGE PUMP SWITCH (12V, 24V, 32V)

Pactrade Marine Boat Bilge Alarm Pump Switch Aluminum Plate Manual Automatic

Chain Block Ratchet Lever Block Chain Hoist

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Alberg 30’s have long been known and respected as blue water boats, from Yves Gelinas’ Jean-Du-Sud to being featured in John Vigor’s “Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere”. Now I am the proud owner of Hull #55! Come along with me as I refit her and take her sailing in preparation for my circumnavigation in a few years time!

[asraharrison]

I was shitting bricks watching that heavy motor rolling around on the floating dock! Intense video. Very well done sir!

[jaydubya]

How cool, GREAT JOB!! I realize how long ago this was and I don't know if you will see this comment but I just had to tell you how much I enjoyed watching you persevere and complete this part of the engine change out. Just in case you do read this, know that I heard Holly's reference to "sailor James" when you helped her change her engine in Fiji - thanks for helping my super-hero, the Wind Hippie!! I'm going to work my way through all of your vids (if i last that long, I'm a bit older than you - LOL) and I'm looking forward to adding you to my watch and enjoy list - and I'm now a new subscriber and I'll keep up with you on the other end, too.

[luislopezrodriguez]

Great job all done by one person. All my best wishes for the rest of work coming

[brucekratky]

"Give me a lever and a place to stand and I'll move the world!" Amazing what you just accomplished. You and I are about as polar opposite men as I could imagine. I am 65, been married for 41 years, lived and worked in suburbia my entire life. I live in a house that is all "tickie tacky and they all look just the same." Once upon a time I was a lean and mean sports machine. Now...well, my body has long since changed and gone a tad bad on me. We have something in common though, the love of sailing and sailboats, and the Alberg 30. If I could help you rebuilt that vessel and hang out with you I'd be happy as a clam. I got skills too;) But, I'll have to watch you progress vicariously. I too am looking for a near free Alberg 30 with which to sail the seas alone, me and me boat. May not get there. You on the other hand are on your way. My new favorite sailing channel. Wish I could support you but encouragement is all I can afford and offer. Press on. Lord Bless you and your efforts.

[owenwanamaker]

moving an engine around like that can get frustrating when you are solo, props to you bro for getting it done.

[steveredman]

The blokes reaction on 18 mins as you hauled the engine up had me howling.

[ski]

You're a bad ass doing that yourself bro...wow!

[clayfarnet]

Great job! Few sane people would attempt that job by themselves. Waiting for a helper then dictates the job. I like your tenacity. There were a couple times it looked like it was going over the edge. Something tells me you will have a fine looking seaworthy yacht when all is done. You may get frustrated at times, but try to enjoy your journey, I am. Fair winds!

[th]

I wondered what pulley you used and where you got it from, until I realized you are using your shipmast. 😂 This what I call DIY…👍🏻🚀

[catmandubh]

That boom must be stronger than it looks! Glad everything went well James.

[paullitrop]

dude you are a motor god! that was fun to watch you rangle that in there.

[timothythomas]

That's Cool Of You to fill a Void That will Help Oter Guys who Can't afford to have a motor changed. I being one of them.

[bobbybaldeagle]

It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it and God has HIS amazing ways of sending the right person a long at the right time... Most of all I thought it was cute how your little buddy was there cheering you on, and gave you kiss to let you know it was all going to work out...LOL... dog spelt backwards is God to give us comfort...

[prometheus]

dude that was a trial by yourself good job and nice looking engine

[evanofelipe]

This installation shows that you're one hell of a 'determined' fella.  I thought I was resourceful and 'not phased' by difficult tasks, but you far exceeded 'my boundaries'.  I expected 'any moment' to see the engine 'overwhelm' the rig and either fall into the water or plunge straight through the bottom of the boat.  Well done. 'Health and Safety' - what's that?

[scotttafil]

Looks like you also have a bunch of fair weather friends lol im enjoying your videos

[RayTeerlink]

Such a gnarly job and you’ve got nerves of steel.

[AndyUK-Corrival]

Hats off to you no mean feat doing all that on your own. Had my heart in my mouth as thought the engine was going to roll off the pontoon.

[briandoggett]

you are such a determined dude you deserve success well done

[sailingfishcake]

just discovered your channel thanks to 59 north interview. Man, you are such a inspiration and hearing about your life was so interesting on the podcast. I hope i age as well as you by your age. That guy on the backround on the motorboat watching you hauling the engine was hilarious btw :DD thanks for the videos!