Fixing a Stuck Rudder with Fire! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

Today we used some lateral thinking in order to enlarge the clearance between our rudder shaft and the lower rudder bush / bearing. Can you guess how fire helped us achieve this goal? Here's a clue: lapping fluid... ***Please note*** We read every single comment, but we only have time at the moment to reply to the first three we receive. Please keep your comments coming though - we love hearing from our viewers! West System Fiberglass Repair Manual - 156 pages of pure gold! Download Here: https://www.westsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/Fiberglass-Manual-2015.pdf ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵ brings you the sailing shenanigans of Chris (British), Rossella (Italian), and baby Emma (Britalian) as we sail our 35 ft sloop. We make sailing vlogs of our cruising adventures and share any tips and tricks we can along the way. After all, sailors are one big family! Thank you very much for watching, subscribe to see more of our videos! (It's FREE) http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=UC64BFQulaAIl1xWG4DJlQ8A Join our Patreon Crew! http://www.patreon.com/sailingbritaly More Sailing Britaly here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/sailingbritaly Twitter: http://twitter.com/sailingbritaly Facebook: http://facebook.com/sailingbritaly Fair winds! 👍 Chris and Rossella -------------------- 'Sailing Britaly' is a Helvellyn Ltd brand. Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Helvellyn Ltd, we cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Helvellyn Ltd assumes no liability for property damage, injury or death incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Helvellyn Ltd. recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, open flames, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Helvellyn Ltd, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helvellyn Ltd. Disclosure: any links in this description may be affiliate links. If you decide to buy some items from them, Helvellyn Ltd may receive a small percentage compensation for having suggested the suppliers to you. (This costs you nothing) Helvellyn Ltd only recommends suppliers and products which we believe in, so there is never any conflict of interest. p.s. Check out our Sailing Tips here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iyMbUuKBT57uW0zNXoP1hW15yGeQPGJ p.p.s. Check out our Sailing Adventures! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iyMbUuKBT5rZT__kebjMtaugOvkuHve #sailing #boatwork #refit #babyonboard

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Today we used some lateral thinking in order to enlarge the clearance between our rudder shaft and the lower rudder bush / bearing. Can you guess how fire helped us achieve this goal? Here's a clue: lapping fluid... ***Please note*** We read every single comment, but we only have time at the moment to reply to the first three we receive. Please keep your comments coming though - we love hearing from our viewers! West System Fiberglass Repair Manual - 156 pages of pure gold! Download Here: https://www.westsystem.com/wp-content/uploads/Fiberglass-Manual-2015.pdf ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵ brings you the sailing shenanigans of Chris (British), Rossella (Italian), and baby Emma (Britalian) as we sail our 35 ft sloop. We make sailing vlogs of our cruising adventures and share any tips and tricks we can along the way. After all, sailors are one big family! Thank you very much for watching, subscribe to see more of our videos! (It's FREE) http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=UC64BFQulaAIl1xWG4DJlQ8A Join our Patreon Crew! http://www.patreon.com/sailingbritaly More Sailing Britaly here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/sailingbritaly Twitter: http://twitter.com/sailingbritaly Facebook: http://facebook.com/sailingbritaly Fair winds! 👍 Chris and Rossella -------------------- 'Sailing Britaly' is a Helvellyn Ltd brand. Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Helvellyn Ltd, we cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Helvellyn Ltd assumes no liability for property damage, injury or death incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Helvellyn Ltd. recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, open flames, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Helvellyn Ltd, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helvellyn Ltd. Disclosure: any links in this description may be affiliate links. If you decide to buy some items from them, Helvellyn Ltd may receive a small percentage compensation for having suggested the suppliers to you. (This costs you nothing) Helvellyn Ltd only recommends suppliers and products which we believe in, so there is never any conflict of interest. p.s. Check out our Sailing Tips here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iyMbUuKBT57uW0zNXoP1hW15yGeQPGJ p.p.s. Check out our Sailing Adventures! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_iyMbUuKBT5rZT__kebjMtaugOvkuHve #sailing #boatwork #refit #babyonboard

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for Fixing a Stuck Rudder with Fire! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

jmayuk
jmayuk - 6 years ago
I'm loving the whole series. Finding creative solutions is a fascinating subject. But I notice here that your signature off leaves out the most important sailor - Emma!
Benters
Benters - 6 years ago
You are making a big mistake. Replace the whole assembly.
Jan Ingvald Olsvold
Jan Ingvald Olsvold - 6 years ago
LOL!!! Very good! :-)
CK H
CK H - 6 years ago
CHECK YOUR KEEL while you still can: Two recent videos cited here. One told of a new old boat, sailed to the Caribbean and taken out for bottom paint. They found they bought a keel with more play than your rudder had. Both are professional Architects (SV Uma), The other bought a new old boat, sailed it down the coast for two days and "hit" something doing 2 knots. The keel fell off and the boat sank taking all possessions but their dingy, the dog and one bag of dog food. I'll find it if you need it.
Gene Dieken
Gene Dieken - 6 years ago
Pouring water into your rudder bearing? How does it not end up absorbed in the foam inside the rudder body?
Mick OBrien
Mick OBrien - 6 years ago
Great video, admire your ingenuity.
John Johnson
John Johnson - 6 years ago
Such a sweet little baby!
Rick Bailey
Rick Bailey - 6 years ago
Emma is adorable!
Jeffrey Wood
Jeffrey Wood - 6 years ago
Yet again another brilliant solution. Thank you for sharing :)

10. comment for Fixing a Stuck Rudder with Fire! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

Sailing Inconceivable
Sailing Inconceivable - 6 years ago
Burning sandpaper... ingenious!
Frank Regel
Frank Regel - 6 years ago
Hi . You will embedd your grain into The compound and in some time it will reduce your ruddershaft.frank ( a Toolmaker) greetings from the baltic sea
Peter Oldham
Peter Oldham - 6 years ago
Years ago (60) I would have used valve grinding paste. I used this to grind in the valves of cars and lorries in to the heads. This would ensure a gas tight seal between the mushroom head of the valve and the face of the seating. The paste can be so fine that you can only just feel the abrasiveness or conversely it can be very course.
Robert Aderholdt
Robert Aderholdt - 6 years ago
Good job on the rudder but you know we mostly want to see the baby!
ghismo
ghismo - 6 years ago
Third ! :)

My son went for a school trip in england and all he could remember of this trip was poundland ! It must be a very nice place to go ! :)
Good luck with your rudder, hope you'll be soon on the water...
Pedro Vicente
Pedro Vicente - 6 years ago
There's a flaw in that procedure, sand will always bottom down. It will only work in the upper parts if you fill the ruder tube all up, right!?
Josef
Josef - 6 years ago
He said it's only tight in spots, so what makes you think the sand won't just go around the tight spots and settle? Path of least resistance.
Steve Bloxham
Steve Bloxham - 6 years ago
IMO the abrasive will only go to bottom if the gap is large enough. With this method the abrasive will flush down as far as the tight part. The lapping will then open the gap, (self adjusting.if you like) The only thing that would remain is to flush out all the residual abrasive which i have no doubt Chris will do once he is happy with the play.
Stephen Mundane
Stephen Mundane - 6 years ago
Always confident you'd find a solution Chris and you didn't disappoint --- lateral thinking for the win. Your recent mention of lockwire and the use of lapping compound here reminds me of my RAF days -- good stuff.
Andy B68
Andy B68 - 6 years ago
A hilarious PS to this video Chris. Great persistence with this rudder. Keep going!
Mark Peacock
Mark Peacock - 6 years ago
Could have used sand out of egg timer!!
etalon3141
etalon3141 - 6 years ago
Good job! How much stuff seeps out whilst you are working it? In a way it'll be nice if it does seep out as then you know you can clear it out to put it into service.

20. comment for Fixing a Stuck Rudder with Fire! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

Johnny Andersson
Johnny Andersson - 6 years ago
Why didn't you just replace the bushing and the steel tube if it was necessary? It would have been done way faster and with zero risk that anything weird happens in sea later. You have no idea if all gunk you put in there will react over time or if it will cease and glue itself together in high temperatures.
Johnny Andersson
Johnny Andersson - 6 years ago
It's cold when the repair is done, it could easy increase with 20-30 degrees in a hot summer day.
CK H
CK H - 6 years ago
High temperatures? How?
Biana Doubt
Biana Doubt - 6 years ago
I knew you'd get this sorted out :)
curacao11
curacao11 - 6 years ago
hahaha don't play with fire
Bob Down
Bob Down - 6 years ago
lmao...if I did that to one of my other halves saucepans I would quickly find out what it's like to go involuntarily overboard.
Old Solider
Old Solider - 6 years ago
Chris great job! Wondered about the lapping paste too. Learnt all sorts of tricks out there! Keep the videos coming.
Phocoena Sailing Finland
Phocoena Sailing Finland - 6 years ago
We have been watching your videos, and really like them. Its all good, just keep on, youll get there for shure. TaKe care.
Dick Harbott
Dick Harbott - 6 years ago
Slowly but steady you getting there. Fair winds....
korgeth
korgeth - 6 years ago
Really enjoy when you find how to say it, unusual solutions to problems that doesn't involve the pocketbook. Or at least not relying on it.
joel1239871
joel1239871 - 6 years ago
I'm still not sure about this solution. Obviously, sanding takes away product, but why did it bind after your initial breaking it free? I still think that something is reacting in the mix and causing it to bind. My opinion. I am NOT an expert.
mike hollin
mike hollin - 6 years ago
good job , dont forget to tell people to give you a thumbs up

30. comment for Fixing a Stuck Rudder with Fire! | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵

Lisa Conley
Lisa Conley - 6 years ago
My kids Sam and McKenna say “hi Emma”.
maurice harvey
maurice harvey - 6 years ago
good idea .....better than using valve grinding paste wich is water soluble .....cheers
kfa4303
kfa4303 - 6 years ago
Brilliant! So glad to see you got the rudder sorted.
Norman Boyes
Norman Boyes - 6 years ago
Sailing Britaly Here are the references that will enable you to work it out just be careful as the two references use different units. http://www.sdplastics.com/delrin/delrin[1].pdf

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/linear-expansion-coefficients-d_95.html
alan sellen
alan sellen - 6 years ago
Now that is thinking out of the box good tip
SV GITANA
SV GITANA - 6 years ago
Ciao

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