Not sure if it matters. But the washer you sanded down to hold the shaft in place. In the last video it was taken off from the propeller end.when pulling the shaft out. Keep up with the good work and progress. you are both inspiring people keep it up 👍🏻

All the knowledge you gain will benefit you at different points around the globe

I once heard that owning a big sailboat is like using $100 bills as toilet paper.

To clean the grease out of that pipe you need what is called a "Pipe Pig" to blow through there.

Do you have a target date when you will be completely done and actually use the boat for its intended purpose?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUCA is it time for a hair cut? I like your philosophy on your hair. lol

What is the cost and time of the refit. Was it worth it?

I really do enjoy watching you guys. Thank you for showing us a part of your lives.

to take extra time to do something means your learning each and every part of the mechanism, there is nothing wrong with being methodical, this way of learning is the best way to learn, make later repairs easier and faster , :) good work guys , the boat is coming along impressively, :)

why did you pull the diesel motor? I thought it was fine?

Awesome job!

nao vao mostra ele pronto ?

Beautiful girl and really hot guy - doing what all of us dream about. I'm sure I'm not the only jealous guy.

Yay! Duca calls a bolt a bolt, and not a screw :-)

Roberta's English has caught up and passed Duca's :-)

For all the talk about learning about the system:- You did not tell us which bearing was the correct bearing for the system, which could be verified by the number on the bearing. Its not a good idea to reuse a bearing that was making noises the last time you took the boat out! The style of bearing is important and you had two different style of bearing bearings are generic, two bearings with the same style and numbers are the same. Call the manufacturer of the sealed system and verify you have the correct bearing for system and use new bearing???

Has it been 2 years since you began this project? Seems like only yesterday you were working on your container home.

I sincerely believe both of you know much more as a unit than all the different people who might have worked building this boat in the first place as experts of different aspects. Like in any disney cartoon, it seems both of you can dismantle and assemble the boat even while in the waters, and thats something. Best wishes always.

You do quality work for sure, one suggestion is o-ring friendly silicone grease cuz most petroleum grease will soften rubber over time.

Sure like the that tune playing during the oil installation. Any chance I can get the artist name? Or is that Ducca playing the guitar?

Dry bearings no bueno

Well explained I think.

sacré système, jamais vu avant, bravo pour toute cette remise en état...!!

Happy birthsday 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

AWESOME GOOD JOB!!😁

My compliments on your attention to detail and ability to work well and support each other.

I sold bearings for about 16 years. The people warning about overfilling with grease are correct - only about 30% of the available space should be filled with grease. Overfilling causes the grease to churn and overheat. This can cause the grease to melt and separate with very bad results. So far no one has mentioned that converting a bearing from oil to grease changes the maximum speed it can do - sometimes by quite a bit. I don't know what size and brand bearing you are using, but you should seek the help of an engineer or at the very least google for something like "double row spherical roller bearing max speed". It may well be OK as the setup you have looks massively oversized for the job it is doing, but again it is hard to tell without actual sizes and loads.

Loving your work, so meticulous and such a lovely relationship /story. On the tech side I reckon you'd really benefit from a small vice, you're often struggling to hold something steady whilst balancing on the edge of a seat etc. You can get some that clamp to the table. Good investment!

My father always told me "Do it right, or don't do it at all" That has served me very well my whole life.

I'm not into sailing... BUT I LOVE watching you guys Keep up the GREAT work x

Hi Duca & Roberta - Q: How did you do your cockpit teak ? I have a 1984 Dufor and have pulled all my teak, and have sealed the 84 holes that were used to bold it down before - how di you attach yours? Also - do you have a web site with an index of all the episodes so we can look up and compare what we do to your methods and videos, which are really useful and informative! ps: I love your channel! You two are so lucky that you both are so compatible in working on boats!! Dave

Ook at getting an auto greaser to install on that bearing. You simply refill it or replace it every so often. Maintains proper greasing.

I have to admire these two folks. Not only do they speak English better than many Brits I know, and I am a Brit, so trust me on this, but they both speak the technical words too. Having read that it shows the point, of them speaking better than most. Also, no bikini click baits, no guys in shorts etc, so only proper sailing and repair renovations, excellent stuff.

Best part you 2 will know the bout from one end to the other. Anything goes wrong you can fix yourself. Love the videos.

A bearing press would have been your friend.

If someone thinks you should change the system it shows they have no idea what they are taking about because that system is way better than the other ones that are out there, I’ve had a boat on the water for over 30 years and that is an awesome system and I would never change it

If you left it making noise it would have wore out pretty quickly and you would have had to do it again so it’s much better to do it the way you did. Good job

I’ve been watching you since you started and it’s been a fun ride. Great videos and so much fun watching you have so much blood and sweat in the project. You should proud of yourselves because I surely am. Cute couple!

!!!! Don't forget the safety wires on the bolts !!!!!!!!!

23:13 how to fist a boat for beginners.

its a good solid system good learning project. I have done so many drives like this I have lost count. but the systems I did were much larger. The guy who polished the shaft should have checked it for run out. Should be no more than .003 thousands of an inch. Dont beat your self up to bad for forgetting that retainer. one time I stuck two of the helical bearing on in the wrong direction. The bearings had to be heated to install and were $1,200 each. Boss was not a happy camper. The bearings were about about 31 cm x 7.5cm and were special swiss made bearings.

On the sheilded bearing is desighned to run for the life of the bearing. Hope that explains the seal. Often times we would leave the seal on one side as extra seal, and pry out the lube side.

Suggestions when assembly/diassambly always witness punch the components, this way you help maintain balance and ease reassembly. Also those thrust bearings should face each other to cancel the thrust, but absorbe the thrust in both dirrections, Bearings should be packed 30% of capacity. You can make berings run hot or evev fail by over packing. Use Hi Temp grease.

Was shocked to see parts being sprayed next to a white hulled yacht. All that excess spray mist has to land somewhere, also on the hull of that yacht. But hey, not your problem... 😂

Now this is definitely an assembly that it pays to be fussy about.

WONDERFUL. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. I PRAY FOR YOU BOTH. YOU ARE GREAT TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TOO. HOW IS YOUR SHIPPING CONTAINER? LOVE HUGS AND PRAYERS FROM S.E.MICHIGAN 🇺🇸 CHOW 🌹🌹🀄🀄🀄🌹🌹🛐🛐💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

2 weeks on this project is a small price to pay to make sure it is done right! Good job you guys!

You two have learned SO much on your journey, and it is very pleasing to see you take your time and not be afraid - or too hurried - to do it properly, even if it means pulling it apart yet again. Congratulations on a very successful prop shaft project. I'm very impressed with your positive attitude, and your obvious love and respect for each other. Love you guys, Grant.

great job guys

Luv you guys keep it up!

Believe I’m tired just watching haha

Podíamos dar um gás nos processos dois episódios nesse caso ficou um pouco entediante... apenas uma opinião sou fã do canal!!!!

Hi guys it is very nice to be talking to you again and I would like to know at the end of recovering this boat how much was the total costs to be restorationing ?

That green wire needs to needs connected to shaft via carbon brushe. Sydney australia

Hi you Will need a electrical brushe to stop galvanic corrosion between propeller and hull your bearings black allready

you guys have no idea how much your channel means to me!!!! I so want to do this too, but I am not in the position to do it. SO I look forward to every episode and I take in the love that you spread working on ODD and beeing who you are. Thank you so very much!!! Also loved the celtic tune you played as background music in this episode

You two are doing FANTASTIC work!!!!

Why would you use a 5w 30w oil inside of the shaft apposed to a straight 30 weight? I live in a colder environment so I can see myself using it. But I dont understand using it in a warmer environment.

Odd Life are the true YT TLC...we never stop learning. The biggest lesson need to be learned when owning a sailboat. Don´t cheat. If service and maintenance going to be done, then do it throughly and over extensive.

Take your time, pay attention. When you finally put out to sea, you will run into your friend "Murphy" time and time again. But, you have prepared yourselves by going over every system, every opportunity for water leakage, every electrical component. You will know your boat intimately and when you have to deal with Murphy, you will be ready!

Murphy's Law: "If anything can go wrong it will go wrong!" Obrien's Law: "Murphy was an optimist!"

This shaft really seems to be a very good system. Not only for steel boats. It is a convincing and maintenance friendly system and you did right to stick to it! Very good idea to install the greasing nipple onto the bearing! Again an amazing video!

Have you fitted a holding tank yet?

I was watching the Sailing Family and they were talking about taking care of their red gel coat on the side of the catamaran they own. It was informative and something I hadn't thought about before. I think it would be helpful for you to check out so that your orange paint last a very long time and always looks new. nlcameras.info/wiki/kWi3lpeNz4rJ05w/video

I hope you took pictures and wrote all those seal and bearing numbers down so you can procure backup parts to replace the boats inventory of replacement parts. With age all those parts may get harder and harder to find in the future. If you can't find replacements for all those parts in Brazil you may be able to find them in other countries, as you travel about. If I were going to change anything it would be those old style U-joints that were used to attach the boats transition to your prop shaft. Modern constant-velocity universal joints like used the half shafts of a front drive car would be more forgiving of alignment issues which you may encounter with the new motor. Ask the engineer who helps you with the engine change over about this, as alignments of this nature are very challenging. Your old motor may have not been aligned properly and may have contributed to vibration loosening of bolts, leaking of oil seals and bearing failure. Also the shafts that connect transmission all the way back to and including propeller will have to be in balance to prevent vibrations. Any parts that were changed out can cause balance issues bearings, bolts, nuts, washers, u-joints, Propeller. I know you didn't want to hear any of this, but if you want to get rid of the noise it's important...

Was fun to watch this "Shaft" series. Was a great solution to your bearing grease issue. As for the shaft system, it's very complicated but built for a super yacht!!! I think it's a great solution and will give years of trouble free use, good decision to keep it. On to the engine install😉👍 Cheers

Seriously? I want you to get back to your Container House now.!!! Time to finish her too! 😠 Then go sailing....

Great job.

Hi- Long time follower- Thankyou for all the work you have documented/done. My 8 year old loves it, as do I. I was hoping to get the names of the songs used...'your heart is a sun' and 'why would you look outside yourself' were the lines that I thought might give me the song title - they didn't...any help appreciated

Yes I agree you need grease or oil .

Live and learn, that's not a simple job for someone who does it everyday, let alone someone who has never rebuilt one before.

I have never seen such excellent and thorough work until I started watching you two! You're a super team, and super couple. Duca, you have a treasure in Roberta, and I am sure you are a treasure to her as well. I was so impressed with every detail of your work on that shaft, making sure it was not just good, but perfect! I applaud you both!

Truely enjoyed this video. It does my heart good to see the work you do and the attitude of doing it right the first time every time! You have learned a lot about Odd. That shaft, bearings, tube, etc will last a long time due to your work ethic! Good job Duca and Roberta!👌👍👏⛵🌏

Very smart to do it correctly and take your time. You will be out on the Ocean I would not want to take a chance in doing it rushed and unsafe.

I love the attention to detail that you guys are putting into your boat

Another great video nice to see you doing it on your own. Please pass my thoughts to Fred and hope everything is ok

Absolutely the best shaft system made for a cruising yacht.

It is nice to see knowledge passed down. Success or failure is usually defined in the fine details.

hat is the name o the song , your heart is a sun?

You’re absolutely right ; take time to understand how that works. You will need it if any problem later

Wait, a video with no Sikaflex?! Kidding, great job!

Roberta + Sikaflex + blue grease + black grease + diesel + oil + paint + mask + gloves + Sikalex = still beautiful as always....

I've done that with my step-dad. It's not a small project for anyone. It's a complex project that's easy to foul up and hard to get right.

Ive been watching from the start and remember thinking ‘thats a big job!’ when we first saw Odd. Great job guys shes must be like brand new. Nearly there. the high speed clips with the music are awesome. Bom trabalho

Good job done👍👍

Nice job guys. Thanks

voces sao inspiracao pura, stay strong

Are you going to show the prop shaft being reinstalled? You might change the bearings in the universal joint, or at least check for play. Its possible for the UJ to come apart in use, and you should consider protecting against the shaft exploding into the cabin. How about adding a metal plate to the floorboard above it, and bolting that down? Or some sort of inverted U bracket over the shaft. I think that bearing you put in is designed to take the axial (or thrust) load from the propeller. The notchy one you discarded, not so sure. Keep up the good work

well done guys - almpst back in the wet stuff - great job ! youve done amazing transformation from the beginning, i cant wait till you get going - -one day mbe you,ll get here to Oz -and i'll shout you a beer Be lucky Nico

That's all great, but it can't be an Odd Life episode without Sicaflex...

Duca & Roberta We learn from yours experience (you are the guinea pig )OBLIGADO Saludos fro California

I liked the solution given to the holes of the new bearing, now you can regrease it. As it seems the whole shaft assembly is directly bolted to the boat without any sound cushioning (e.g. Rubber flange), so the system may produce some noise.

ya queda menos para poner el motor y probarlo. felicidades

Roberta, you havent finished yet to go back into the water. You need to fit the propellor!

Hi you both! Nice project. The shaft doesn't only was renovated but looks beautiful too! The job looks very professional! Congrats for your job!! But I saw that you was using the old drawings you got with the boat in the workshop. I broke out in a cold sweat! Please do a copy of that, or digitalizes it to not loose information. If you haven't already done that 😜! Abração procêis dois!

Siete bellissimi e sei fortunato giulia è una donna stupenda. Complimenti ragazzi .

Good hard work.

Careful with your new grease zert! You CAN over grease bearings....its actually a pretty common failure point. When too much grease is packed into a bearing the grease will overheat and break down. Granted a bearing that is over greased will last longer than one that is under greased.... I wouldn't give that fitting more than a pump or two every year, or perhaps two initially. The gland between the outside of the shaft housing and the inner hull housing is a different story. That's designed to prevent seawater intrusion and can be purged periodically by pumping in grease. Hopefully there's some recommendations in some of the documentation you have for the system. If it were my boat I would remove the prop and outer housing every time I hauled out and pump a cartridge through and then reseal everything on the outer housing. Overall AWESOME job!!! Love the meticulous nature and teamwork of you to. Truly inspirational! Great work! Just don't go wild on those grease fittings....

Where is Fred?

The old bearing is made if better steal I wouldn't worry about it. Just grease it properly