How To Hand Crank a Diesel Motor | Sailing Wisdom

Being able to start your Diesel motor by hand is a valuable skill to have. Should your batteries die or the starter fail, hand cranking will ensure that you are able to get powered up again! In this video, Scott shows us how he hand cranks his original diesel motor in his Contessa 26. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwisdom Website: https://www.riggingdoctor.com Paintings: artisticeyestudio@gmail.com Hotel Booking: https://travelgnu.com/author/rigging-doctor Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/RiggingDoctor Sun Oven: https://www.sunoven.com/riggingdoctor Aleader Watershoes: https://amzn.to/2FnSKMe Our Camera Gear: GoPro Hero 5: https://amzn.to/2OKJC3D GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/2DooGgR GoPro Mount: https://amzn.to/2ONdixg Drone DJI Spark: https://amzn.to/2OQlDQC Cruising Equipment: Electric Motor QT20 by Electric Yacht: https://electricyachtpacific.com/ Monitor Windvane by Scanmar International: https://www.scanmarinternational.com Mantus Anchor: https://amzn.to/2DIE20E Cordless Power Drill: https://amzn.to/2OPXolW Honda Generator: https://amzn.to/2FpNhEW 50 Watt Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/2C8L90t 100 Watt Flexible Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/2Py0f36 12 volt Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/2QFnF7T 48 volt Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/2RSRvWX Battery Wish List: Battle Born Lithium Batteries: https://amzn.to/2TfdpoP Renogy Lithium Batteries: https://amzn.to/2TgtLO3