Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After a winter of stepping over (and slipping off of) the engine every time I was on the boat, it's finally out! I was too cheap to buy an engine hoist, so I had to figure out a way to get the engine up out of the vroom vroom truck and down onto my hand truck.
-=] Patreon:
- patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
-=] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
-=] Chapters
0:00 - Back on the Boat
0:33 - The Travel Lift's Smallest Load
4:43 - Enjoying The Small Things In Life, Stairs!
5:50 - The Plan To Get The Engine Out of the Truck
7:25 - Not My First Rodeo
8:25 - Figuring Out the Rigging
10:31 - Let's Lift! Or Maybe Not...
13:13 - Near Miss
13:49 - A New Plan is Needed
15:05 - The New Plan
16:27 - Re-rigging
19:36 - Let's Lift, Again!
21:38 - Low Level Flying
22:06 - Bringing Her in to Land
23:47 - It's Down!
24:33 - What's Next For the 'Ol Diesel?
26:43 - A Note on Upcoming Videos
After a winter of stepping over (and slipping off of) the engine every time I was on the boat, it's finally out! I was too cheap to buy an engine hoist, so I had to figure out a way to get the engine up out of the vroom vroom truck and down onto my hand truck.
-=] Patreon:
- patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
-=] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
-=] Chapters
0:00 - Back on the Boat
0:33 - The Travel Lift's Smallest Load
4:43 - Enjoying The Small Things In Life, Stairs!
5:50 - The Plan To Get The Engine Out of the Truck
7:25 - Not My First Rodeo
8:25 - Figuring Out the Rigging
10:31 - Let's Lift! Or Maybe Not...
13:13 - Near Miss
13:49 - A New Plan is Needed
15:05 - The New Plan
16:27 - Re-rigging
19:36 - Let's Lift, Again!
21:38 - Low Level Flying
22:06 - Bringing Her in to Land
23:47 - It's Down!
24:33 - What's Next For the 'Ol Diesel?
26:43 - A Note on Upcoming Videos

![Breaker Cabinets Made From Scratch - Ep. 115
The old circuit breaker cabinet was too small and rotted out. Lets make a new one, bigger and better!
] Patreon:
- https://www.patreon.com/c/TheDigitalMermaid
] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
] References;
Epifanes Q&A/FAQ & How-To Videos;
- https://www.epifanes.com/page/q_and_a
- https://www.epifanes.com/page/how-to-videos
Dan Lee Boatbuilding; How to Apply Epifanes Clear Varnish;
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0PiMZGD5LQ
Travels With Geordie
* @TravelsWithGeordie
Sail Life
* @SailLife
] Image Attribution
Teak end grain;
- https://www.wood-database.com/teak/
] Chapters
0:00 - Whats Needed and Why
1:41 - The Build Plan
3:26 - Avoiding Edge Banding with Mitres
4:53 - Off To A Great Start...
6:25 - Cutting the Mitres
10:19 - Recapping Some Offline Work
14:45 - Test Fitting On The Boat
16:10 - Trimming and Fitting The Wings
20:26 - Plywood Dulls Blades Quickly
21:55 - Adding The Bilge Pump Switches
22:56 - The AC Cabinet / Sub-panel Plans
23:51 - Starting The AC Panel Build
26:39 - Oh Look, I Missed A Step
28:20 - Moar Chamfers!
30:27 - Planning The AC Cutouts
32:05 - Fancy Wood For a Radio Mount
33:38 - Struggling With Layout
35:02 - Making The AC Cutouts
37:25 - Contemplating Finishing
38:08 - Prep For The First Coat of Varnish
40:02 - End Grain; A Bundle of Straws
41:12 - Sanding And Surface Prep
43:52 - Cleaning Before Varnishing
48:01 - Did I Get The Wrong Marine Plywood?
49:02 - Making A Pinboard
49:52 - First Coat Prep; 50/50 Epifanes Mix
52:28 - Applying The First Coat; Colour is Off...
55:04 - Second Day. Second Coat
58:47 - Third Day, Third Coat, Wrong Tool
1:02:19 - Fourth Day, Last Coat?
1:05:50 - Drips, Runs, And Card Scapers
1:09:36 - Why Not More Coats?
1:13:42 - Was Four Coats Enough (For Now?)
1:15:06 - Installing The Main Cabinet!
1:18:18 - New Panel Handles!
1:18:56 - AC Distribution Panel Install; Not Perfect
1:20:30 - Installing The Main DC Breaker
1:22:49 - Rebuilding The First DC Panel
1:25:36 - Finishing Up And Restoring Power! Breaker Cabinets Made From Scratch - Ep. 115](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RR_8_9IKeBU/mqdefault.jpg)


![Wiring Plan & Victron Isolation Transformer - Ep. 108
The two main things in this video are; Ive chosen to use the Victron ITR36000 isolation transformer instead of a the 230v Multiplus-II, like I had originally planned. I talk about why, and how to set it up (though not correctly)...
The second thing covered is a walk-through of the wiring diagram Ive been working on. For this, I would love feedback on the design. Did I miss anything? Are there mistakes? Please let me know!
Theres a lot to get caught up on!
] Patreon:
- https://www.patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
] References;
Wiring Diagram (living document);
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QDQlKEy_TFn6Rt2FMWX51zHlkd1EzDv/view?usp=sharing
Split-Phase Electrical Power;
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split-phase_electric_power
Carlingtech ELCI Breaker;
- https://www.carlingtech.com/sites/default/files/documents/ELCI_Catalog.pdf
Victron ITR3600 Manual
- https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Isolation_Transformer_3600W_Auto/108939-Isolation_transformers-pdf-en.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY1Xg6X20
] Chapters
0:00 - Wiring Diagram!
0:55 - Switching to an Isolation Transformer, Why?
3:43 - Opening the Victron ITR3600
5:53 - Testing Coming Soon
6:26 - Adapting Voltage, Not Frequency
8:28 - Configuring the Isolation Transformer
12:34 - Madi Makes a Mistake
14:06 - In-rush Current Limiter
14:28 - Patreon Plug
14:54 - Orion-Tr 48/12-30 DC-DC Converter
17:51 - 10 awg and Colour Standards
18:47 - Vetus ELINEKC Keel Cooler
21:35 - When is a 10kw motor a 12kw motor?
24:13 - Prop Shaft Update
26:10 - The Wiring Diagram; Shore Feed
28:06 - AC Systems and Electric Galley
31:49 - Lightning Protection
33:23 - An Engine Ground In An Electric Boat
34:06 - The Importance of Planning
35:46 - 48v DC Schematics
36:27 - 12v DC Critical Systems & Redundancy
37:55 - 12v DC Breaker-Protected Systems
42:20 - Lighting Relay Arrays
44:17 - Whats Coming Up
] Music Attribution
Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Danse Morialta by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200026
Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Wiring Plan & Victron Isolation Transformer - Ep. 108](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S1aOHMqnMao/mqdefault.jpg)


![Replacing Parts You Cant Buy Anymore; Bambu Labs X1 Carbon - Ep. 116
C&C Yachts went out of business in the mid 90s. I needed to replace the dorade vent screens in my boat, but I couldnt find them anywhere. So thanks to the support and encouragement of my amazing patreons, I got a 3D printer and learned how to make my own!
] Patreon:
- https://www.patreon.com/c/TheDigitalMermaid
] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
] References;
@MadeWithLayers - How Bambu has won
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXwCygjEmis
@TNTBA - How to install Anti-vibration feet on Bambu lab X1 Carbon, P1P, and P1S.
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE_kAD_YC0A
] Chapters
0:00 - A heartfelt Thank You
0:49 - A Gift From The Patreons
1:55 - Whats In The Box(es)?
3:21 - Bambu Labs X1 Carbon vs Prusa Core One
5:29 - Unboxing The X1 Carbon!
7:47 - Initial Setup Of The Main X1C Body
11:24 - Setup Without The AMS2 Pro
13:12 - Is This Screw Important?
14:11 - First Power Up!
15:36 - Software Setup and QR Code Fail
16:53 - Initial Calibration
18:13 - Unpacking Spares, Worried Kitty
19:35 - Unboxing The AMS 2 Pro
22:27 - Installing The Anti-Vibration Feet
23:07 - Mounting The Filament Buffer
23:17 - Squirrel! Back To Anti-Vibration Feet
25:02 - Connecting and Wiring Up The AMS 2 Pro
28:19 - Powering Up And Loading The AMS2
30:36 - Installing A Refill Filament On A Spool31:34 - Struggling With The Filament Wraps
33:52 - Benchy, My First Print!
38:07 - First Big & Multicolour Print; Poop Shoot!
41:14 - Examining The Poop Shoot
42:37 - Clearing My First Jam
43:33 - Installing The Poop Shoot
44:41 - Getting Comfortable With The Printer!
46:24 - The First Version of the Dorade Vent!
49:58 - Sysadmin Blasphemy
50:53 - Test Assembly of Dorade Vent v1
54:08 - Let Do Take 2
56:01 - Test Assembly of Dorade Vent v2
57:25 - Lets See If It Fits On The Boat!
1:00:27 - Whats Next?
1:01:23 - Our Little, Wonderful Patreon Community
1:04:22 - Post-script; Update On Dad Replacing Parts You Cant Buy Anymore; Bambu Labs X1 Carbon - Ep. 116](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TTGAdvR-n3k/mqdefault.jpg)
![Ep. 105 - The 86 kwh Battery Doesnt Fit
This video covers the first attempt to build the Big Battery Box. The outer frame is made using the 3D drawings, but I got a feeling that it wasnt going to fit, so I took it to the boat to check.
And it doesnt. :/ Well, this is what prototypes are for.
] Patreon:
- https://www.patreon.com/TheDigitalMermaid
] Channels that have Helped Me;
* @ProjectBrupeg
* @OffGridGarageAustralia @OffGridGarageAustralia
* @AcornToArabella
* @BillCarlson
] References;
Getting Sheet Goods Home ... With a Hatchback!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz1hiqVaFtk
Cross cut sled
- https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/shop-projects/crosscut-sled-for-large-panels
@SailLife - Hurricane damaged catamaran. Mini split AC and leaks
- https://youtu.be/fs9j9ZOf5rw?t=272
Veritas Bevel-Up Jointer Plane
- https://www.veritastools.ca/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/bevel-up/52414-veritas-bevel-up-jointer-plane
TDM - 012 - Boxes and Booms
- https://youtu.be/HhiEky64BLg?t=2160
Veritas Mk.II Standard Honing Guide
- https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/sharpening/guides/101899-veritas-mk-ii-standard-honing-guide?item=05M0901
] Chapters
0:00 - Welcome Back to the Shop
2:20 - Measuring Tape Maintenance
2:59 - Marking Up Cut Boards
4:36 - Why Be Exact With a Prototype?
6:39 - When Metric Isnt Really Metric
8:38 - Mistakes and Mistakes
10:38 - Start Cutting!
13:47 - Offsets, Driers and a Brave Kitty
16:14 - Touching Off and Figuring Fence Offsets
20:33 - Trimming Some Fat With a Hand Plane
22:06 - Picking Back Up
27:09 - Congrats to Andy at the Off-Grid Garage!
29:38 - Cutting The Rebates, Table saw or Router?
31:42 - Cutting Shoulders with a Table Saw
34:02 - Cutting and Clearing the Rebate
36:30 - A Potentially Dangerous Mistake
37:31 - Finishing Cutting The Edge Steps
40:12 - Hand-Sharpening a Chisel
44:53 - Madi Goes to Church
48:17 - Test Assembly of the Outer Box
52:36 - Does It Fit In The Boat? Ep. 105 - The 86 kwh Battery Doesnt Fit](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TVpLNyneBNY/mqdefault.jpg)

