🚨 LIVE TONIGHT 🚨 A diesel engine usually doesn’t die from age — it dies from neglect. Tonight on the Salty Podcast, we’re breaking down: ⚙️ How long marine diesel engines really last ⚓ What actually makes them fail early 🔧 The simple habits that keep them running for decades If you cruise, live aboard, or rely on your engine more than you’d like to admit, this one matters. 🎙️ Join us live tonight 🕕 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern 👉 Watch here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

🚨 LIVE TONIGHT 🚨 A diesel engine usually doesn’t die from age — it dies from neglect. Tonight on the Salty Podcast, we’re breaking down: ⚙️ How long marine diesel engines really last ⚓ What actually makes them fail early 🔧 The simple habits that keep them running for decades If you cruise, live aboard, or rely on your engine more than you’d like to admit, this one matters. 🎙️ Join us live tonight 🕕 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern 👉 Watch here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcast85 How long do marine diesel engines really last? In this episode of the **Salty Podcast**, we break down the real-world lifespan of marine diesel engines — not theory or marketing, but what actually determines whether an engine runs reliably for decades or fails early. Most diesel engines don’t die from age — they die from neglect. In this conversation, we cover what truly affects engine longevity and the simple habits that make the biggest difference over time. In this episode, we discuss: * How long marine diesel engines typically last * Why hours matter less than maintenance * The most common causes of early diesel failure * Maintenance habits that actually matter * How sailors can make their diesel engine last longer If you cruise, live aboard, or are considering buying a sailboat, understanding your diesel engine can mean the difference between confidence and constant stress. --- SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320 Nov 2015 - Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb - Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: [http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon](http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon) YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: [https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist](https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist) I’m partnering with BETTER BOAT to test out some of their gear on the water. These are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). GEAR FEATURED IN MY UPCOMING VIDEOS: 🛟 Boat Fenders → [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S1PXKKR](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S1PXKKR) ⚓ Dock Lines → [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4BNYR9](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4BNYR9) 🧽 Exterior Cleaning Kit → [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL533KR7](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL533KR7) OTHER BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: [https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6](https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578) Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO](https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO) or anywhere you get your podcasts! MY PODCAST GEAR: HP ZBook Studio 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC Wolf Pro Security Edition HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 with Combo Cable: [https://amzn.to/44c7IyG](https://amzn.to/44c7IyG) Shure Podcast Mic: [https://amzn.to/49ndAoI](https://amzn.to/49ndAoI) Insta360Link AI Cam: [https://amzn.to/49IuKNb](https://amzn.to/49IuKNb) Instag360 GO3s: [https://amzn.to/46aYUK6](https://amzn.to/46aYUK6) Mic Boom Arm: [https://amzn.to/42iVDVN](https://amzn.to/42iVDVN) Elgato Prompter: [https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L](https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L) Stream deck+: [https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s](https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s) TeamGee Laptop Extender: [https://amzn.to/3G8rocK](https://amzn.to/3G8rocK) Desktop Light Stand: [https://amzn.to/4dpvvg4](https://amzn.to/4dpvvg4) DJI Wireless Lav Mic: [https://amzn.to/3RPqAws](https://amzn.to/3RPqAws) DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: [https://amzn.to/45WQtjI](https://amzn.to/45WQtjI) Instag360 GO3s: [https://amzn.to/46aYUK6](https://amzn.to/46aYUK6) Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: [https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9](https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9) PODCAST TOOLS Streamyard: [https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608](https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608) #saltyabandon #sailing #podcast #sailboat #islandpacket #saillife #sailinglife #instasailing #sailingship #sailingtrip #sailingyacht #sailingphotography #sailinginstagram #sailingday #sailingadventure #sailingpassion #smoothsailing #sailingworld #sailingaway #islandpacket #IP320

Let’s just say this trip turned into repeat repairs, a lesson learned the hard way, and a decision I didn’t plan on making 😬 Calm water now — but it didn’t start that way. 👉 More sailing clips: https://saltyabandon.com/MoreClips #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailboatLife

Olivia Wyatt returns to the Salty Podcast for a powerful follow-up conversation. 🚨 LIVE Wed, 12/17/25 – 3PM Central She just sailed the Indian Ocean SOLO — 26 days at sea with tropical storms and pirate territory! 🌪️⛵ Olivia Wyatt (@wildernessofwaves) is back on the Salty Podcast for a wild follow-up chat. 📺 Watch here: https://saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist 🎙️ Episode 84 – Salty Podcast 📅 LIVE: Wed, 12/17/25 🕓 3PM CT 📺 Streaming LIVE https://saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist 💬 Drop your questions in the chat during the stream — Olivia will be answering LIVE! Hosted by @SaltyAbandon ⛵ #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #IndianOceanAdventure #SoloSailing #WildernessofWaves

Olivia Wyatt returns to the Salty Podcast for a powerful follow-up conversation. 🚨 LIVE Wed, 12/17/25 – 3PM Central She just sailed the Indian Ocean SOLO — 26 days at sea with tropical storms and pirate territory! 🌪️⛵ Olivia Wyatt (@wildernessofwaves) is back on the Salty Podcast for a wild follow-up chat. 📺 Watch here: https://saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist 🎙️ Episode 84 – Salty Podcast 📅 LIVE: Wed, 12/17/25 🕓 3PM CT 📺 Streaming LIVE https://saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist 💬 Drop your questions in the chat during the stream — Olivia will be answering LIVE! Hosted by @SaltyAbandon ⛵ #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #IndianOceanAdventure #SoloSailing #WildernessofWaves

Tonight on the Salty Podcast, I’m going live with Captain Matt, a sailor who blended sailing and music and turned his sailboat into the way he moves from gig to gig along the Gulf Coast. You may know him from TikTok as @captainmattmusic. 🎙️ LIVE tonight at 6pm CT / 7pm ET 👉 Join us & bring your questions! ▶️ https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #LivePodcast #SailingLife 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

Tonight on the Salty Podcast, I’m going live with Captain Matt, a sailor who blended sailing and music and turned his sailboat into the way he moves from gig to gig along the Gulf Coast. You may know him from TikTok as @captainmattmusic. 🎙️ LIVE tonight at 6pm CT / 7pm ET 👉 Join us & bring your questions! ▶️ https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #LivePodcast #SailingLife 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

Living aboard in Marathon has brought a full week of marina moves, engine fixes, cat AC management, DIY teak, and even a broken filling. 😂 But one part of this week genuinely surprised me… Can you guess which moment it was? 👀🔥 🎙️ More clips here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #BoatLife #FloridaKeys

Ever wanted to feel what real offshore sailing is like before committing to a boat purchase? Join me LIVE with Sail Libra for Salty Podcast #82 — we’re talking ocean miles, passagemaking, and the offshore experience that changes everything. 📺 Watch LIVE: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist ⏰ Wed 12/3/25 — 6pm CT / 7pm ET #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailLibra #OffshoreSailing SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320 Nov 2015 - Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb - Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon . YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist I’m partnering with BETTER BOAT to test out some of their gear on the water. These are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). GEAR FEATURED IN MY UPCOMING VIDEOS: 🛟 Boat Fenders → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S1PXKKR ⚓ Dock Lines → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4BNYR9 🧽 Exterior Cleaning Kit → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL533KR7 OTHER BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO or anywhere you get your podcasts! MY PODCAST GEAR: HP ZBook Studio 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC Wolf Pro Security Edition HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 with Combo Cable: https://amzn.to/44c7IyG Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Instag360 GO3s: https://amzn.to/46aYUK6 Mic Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/42iVDVN Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L Stream deck+: https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s TeamGee Laptop Extender: https://amzn.to/3G8rocK Desktop Light Stand: https://amzn.to/4dpvvg4 DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/45WQtjI Instag360 GO3s: https://amzn.to/46aYUK6 Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 PODCAST TOOLS Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 #saltyabandon #sailing #podcast #sailboat #islandpacket #saillife #sailinglife #instasailing #sailingship #sailingtrip #sailingyacht #sailingphotography #sailinginstagram #sailingday #sailingadventure #sailingpassion #smoothsailing #sailingworld #sailingaway #islandpacket #IP320.

We’re catching up with this sailing family of 5 as they prepare to head back to the Bahamas. Tons of stories, insight, and boat life updates in this one. @SVFresh2Salty 📆 Wed, 11/19/25 — 6pm CT / 7pm ET ⛵ Watch here: https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist 👉 Drop your questions — we will answer live! #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SailingFamily #BoatLife 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

Thanks to sailing friends, we connected — even without a boat in the mix. Cape Haze brought the salt, the sunshine, and the surprise reunion. Love the sailing community! 🎙️ Clips & Full Episodes here: https://saltypodcastplaylist.saltyabandon.com #NoBoatNoProblem #SaltyAbandon #SailingPodcast #IslandPacketYachts #SailingCommunity

As I get closer to the Bahamas, it’s time to revisit some of the best insights from our friends aboard SV Island Spirit. We’re breaking down weather patterns, real-time routing, and the strategies that make cruising through the islands smoother — and safer. From PredictWind planning to reading fronts and finding that perfect weather window, we’re fine-tuning it all before setting sail. If you’ve ever dreamed about heading to the Bahamas under your own canvas, this episode will get you ready for it. ⛵ Live from aboard Salty Abandon 📍 Streaming from Southwest Florida 🕕 6PM Central / 7PM Eastern 🎙️ Clips & Full Episodes here: https://saltypodcastplaylist.saltyabandon.com SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320 Nov 2015 - Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb - Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: https://saltypodcastplaylist.saltyabandon.com I’m partnering with BETTER BOAT to test out some of their gear on the water. These are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). GEAR FEATURED IN MY UPCOMING VIDEOS: 🛟 Boat Fenders → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S1PXKKR ⚓ Dock Lines → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4BNYR9 🧽 Exterior Cleaning Kit → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL533KR7 OTHER BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO or anywhere you get your podcasts! MY PODCAST GEAR: HP ZBook Studio 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC Wolf Pro Security Edition HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 with Combo Cable: https://amzn.to/44c7IyG Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Instag360 GO3s: https://amzn.to/46aYUK6 Mic Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/42iVDVN Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L Steam deck+: https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s TeamGee Laptop Extender: https://amzn.to/3G8rocK Desktop Light Stand: https://amzn.to/4dpvvg4 DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/45WQtjI Instag360 GO3s: https://amzn.to/46aYUK6 Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 PODCAST TOOLS Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 #saltyabandon #sailing #podcast #sailboat #islandpacket #sailinglife #saillife #sailingtrip #sailingadventure #smoothsailing #sailingworld #sailingaway #islandpacket #IP320 #bahamas #sailingbahamas #predictwind #sailweather #cruisinglife #svislandspirit 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

We’re going LIVE with Jon Bilger — Olympian, America’s Cup weather strategist, PredictWind Founder, New Zealand National Sailing Champion, and son of a triple Olympic sailor. 📌 What we’re talking about: • His own racing career — including the TransPac storm that left his team sailing 10 days with a jury-rigged broken mast. • His father’s legacy as a three-time Olympic sailor and how that shaped his life at sea. • Extreme weather, near disasters, and how PredictWind was born out of real-life offshore challenges. • Practical weather + routing tips for cruisers sailing to the Bahamas, Georgetown, Pacific or beyond. 🗓 Live Wed, Nov 5, 2025 • 5:00 PM CT / • 6:00 PM ET • 12:00 PM (Noon) – Thursday, Nov 6th in Auckland, NZ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

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🕔 LIVE Tonight — Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, at 5pm CT / 6pm ET from @Seahagmarinafl in @Steinhatcheedotcom Join me and Vanessa Linsley for a real-time update as we chart the next leg of my Bahamas Bound journey. We’re talking repairs, route planning, and the latest weather shaping the trip south. 🌊 Vanessa’s been one of my go-to sailors for weather and repairs, and tonight we’ll break down what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next for S/V Salty Abandon. 🎧 Watch live and join the chat: saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #BahamasBound #IslandPacket #SailingAdventure #BoatLife #LivePodcast #SailingCommunity SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320 Nov 2015 - Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb - Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist I’m partnering with BETTER BOAT to test out some of their gear on the water. These are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). GEAR FEATURED IN MY UPCOMING VIDEOS: 🛟 Boat Fenders → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S1PXKKR ⚓ Dock Lines → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4BNYR9 🧽 Exterior Cleaning Kit → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL533KR7 OTHER BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO or anywhere you get your podcasts! MY PODCAST GEAR: HP ZBook Studio 16" G11 Mobile Workstation PC Wolf Pro Security Edition HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 with Combo Cable: https://amzn.to/44c7IyG Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360 Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Instag360 GO3s: https://amzn.to/46aYUK6 Mic Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/42iVDVN Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L Stream deck+: https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s TeamGee Laptop Extender: https://amzn.to/3G8rocK Desktop Light Stand: https://amzn.to/4dpvvg4 DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/45WQtjI Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 PODCAST TOOLS Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 #saltyabandon #sailing #podcast #sailboat #islandpacket #sailinglife #bahamasbound #sailingadventure #sailingpodcast #boatlife 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

Swapping out a failed wheel pilot for a full Raymarine Type 1 Short-Shaft Linear Drive 12V system? 👀 My two cats and I are in Steinhatchee getting it installed, and let’s just say — it’s a whole different level of autopilot power. But does it finally solve the problem once and for all? 🎧 Watch more clips: saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #SeaHagMarina #Steinhatchee #Raymarine #RaymarineType1ShortShaftLinearDrive12V #BahamasBound #IslandPacket #BoatLife #SailingAdventure

⚓ ⛵When Your Wheel Pilot Can’t Handle the Job… 😅 3 failed Raymarine Wheel Pilots later, I finally found the fix — 💪 It’s below-deck, quiet, and built for heavier boats like my Island Packet 320. If you’re tired of your wheel pilot quitting mid-passage, this upgrade might save your sanity (and your arms). 😬 ⛵🎧 Watch my sailing podcast: saltyabandon.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #Raymarine #WheelPilot #ShortShaftLinearDrive #IslandPacket #Steinhatchee #Bahamas #SoloSailing #boatlife Salty Abandon, Salty Podcast, Sailing, Raymarine Wheel Pilot, Raymarine Type 1 Linear Drive 12V, wheel pilot upgrade, Island Packet 320, Colin Mack, Mack Yacht Services, autopilot failure, sailing Gulf Coast, Carrabelle, Steinhatchee, Tarpon Springs, Bahamas Bound, solo sailing, sailing tips, sailing gear upgrade, boat maintenance, sailing adventure

Before crossing the Gulf, I need to troubleshoot my AIS and there's also a "noise" I need to figure out. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608

Had to replace the Raymarine Wheel Pilot AGAIN. Hanging with the cats. Was hoping for a Gulf Crossing today because the waves are flat (I want it to be peaceful for my two cats on board) #saltyabandon #sailing #wheelpilot #sailor

⛵🛠️ Autopilot diagnosis update while sailing to the #Bahamas…⛵ The real problem was something I didn’t expect. The wheel’s off, parts are out, and the fix is on the way. Just another glorious day at #HarborWalkMarina in #Destin. ⚓ 🎙️Check out my sailing podcast 🎧 https://saltyabandon.com/saltypodcastplaylist #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #Sailboat #BoatRepair