Total Engine Failure at Sea: The Full Story – Breakdown, Checks, New Motor & First Start - Ep. 268

After some problems over the years, my diesel finally gave up completely. This is the complete story of the engine failure and replacement. You will see: - Engine checks - Engine problem analyses - The big decision: full engine replacement - Removing the old engine and installing the brand new Beta Marine 16 - The sea trial The new engine runs beautifully in the harbor… but will it hold up under real load sailing to Lombok with 6 knots of counter current for 20 hours? Check out the next video. 💙 Love my videos? Subscribe, hit the notification bell 🔔, and leave a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions on my journey or your own sailing dreams! 💨 Follow my solo circumnavigation (started July 1, 2023, from The Netherlands) at sailing.loveworkx.com. 🌟 Support my journey: Patron: patreon.com/loveworkx (€1.50/month) PayPal: paypal.me/Loveworkx Shop: sailing.loveworkx.com/shop Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing! Sailing with love around the globe. 🌍⛵