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Marniers, while being very robust, tends to be a bit slow in updating their guides in respect to Coast Guard rule changes. Not surprised you had those 15 questions that you weren't prepared for.

Thanks for that video, defiantly starting with the right boat is a big help. You also have enough wear with all to weather a bit issue if it came up. You would not want to do what your doing g on a shoe string budget! Great info cheers warren

Are you not just polishing fuel and putting it back into a dirty tank. Also the tank is at rest vs polishing while underway stirring up the sediment. Would it not be best to have one clean tank where the polishing fuel would enter and only this tank feeding the engines. And new fuel would only be put into the tank being polished never the "clean" tank.

Try running some Howe's diesel treat in your fuel. It gets rid of water and helps keep algae plumes from forming.

I wish I could say I never had hospital stays. I was quite a reckless child. I have had many broken bones.

Exploding Battery video - Just watched a video from James Thomas Listings on electrical systems. Mostly showing boats, but have seen some boat maintenance videos. Talked about how to tell if alternator actually charging and battery health. Said they're normally in hard to reach places, but need to look at the every few weeks to see if there's an issue. Lots of information on charging and how to know if it's actually running the boat instead of the batteries

The only way to do that job properly is to empty the tanks and physically clean them. Professionals that do that work have all the tools necessary to clean inside of the tanks properly. And then after that, your homemade fuel polisher will help keep the tanks clean Sometimes you just have to pay the piper

I’m in this position now. Not sure if I can afford it as I’m not familiar with maintenance on it. I’ve got planes, boats 22-27’ and off road toys. But yacht 50-65 foot will be new for me.

What you've done will undoubtedly help; yet, the problem , as you likely already know, is that the entire inside of the tank (save for the top) has heavy deposits of algae that produce sludge.... you might consider the installation of a "day tank" --- one that holds sufficient filtered fuel to power the motors for several hours, that you can fill as you go with your fuel polisher...OR using shorter fuel pick up that don't draw from the very bottom. Having "re tanked" two large (55 and 60) foot Chris Crafts, I can attest to ugly gunk I saw when sets of tanks were cut up for disposal... that algae gunk is ubiquitous-- and thickly lines the insides, for the "fall out" at the bottom is constantly renewed! Respectfully, James

hey guys get yourself an impact driver it will loosen those nasty slot screws in your fuel tank

Great video, giving me ideas. I watched a comparison of Chinese ‘racor’s with the real thing on RUclips a while back. Worth digging up if you can find it, I think The only issue might be if you can’t put genuine filters in the thing but it doesn’t matter, just get the cheapest ones that fit it. It’s only a polisher after all. I guess if you ran it while underway in seas you might pick up more junk with the fuel sloshing around so there’s an option

I'm already a subscriber. Love your videos and your tenacity. I'll see you on the water in my 31 foot Chris Craft 315 Commander. A thing you might like. When I was in New Orleans right after 9-11 in 2021, I was at the "House of Blues" there. In the restaurant, on the ceiling were these back-lit tiles with images of all the great Blues artists. It was amazing. I have since learned about 3D printing. Those tiles I saw were 'Lithophanes'. Traditionally, they were carved in white marble stone. But we can make them very easy now from a regular jpg or png photo. The thick parts of the plastic, when back-lit, appear dark. The thin parts of the plastic, when backlit, appear lighter. All of the grey-scale of a black and white photo are preserved in a quality lithophane. Investigate this yourself. I have a 3D printer. I will make one lithophane for you for free, since you and your wife have brought me joy following your adventures. I am a better mechanic than you are. But being as good as you are is enough, Very entertaining videos. How can I send you a sample lithophane? And then the one I will make you for free? Do you have a Post Office Box # in the US? Not good to give out real addresses, I understand. God bless you all! And thank you for the knowledge and entertaining videos. Kindest regards, MANSELSWORKSHOP on RUclips.

Watching deck core replacement. It's hard enough to lay chopped strand or cloth when you're outside standing up. Can't imagine laying on your back in tight quarters putting it above you one handed! Good job.

always something aaa captain

I'm going to guess that a fuel polishing setup would be just as useful for a gas burner as it is for a diesel. That is a VERY nice money saving hack there Captain!

Getting that junk off the bottom was the best thing you good have done. Underway that junk would get churned up and in your lines and filters. Well Done.

Really enjoy all the self diagnostics and problem solving.

A nice trick with the vacuum. When I did my tanks I used compressed air connected to a length of copper tubing to stir things up in the tank and help get the fine stuff to the fuel polisher.

Can you post the info for the hose and fittings?

SV seeker just made a similar video, might be worth taking a look.

Here's how I "vacuum fuel": I put a shop vac on the opening of a portable 5 gallon fuel can. I get a rubber hose that fits snug over the vent on the tank ( I drilled the hole a little larger first). Then I get a piece of pipe that also fits snug into the other end of the hose. This becomes my "vacuum tube" that I can run around the bottom of the tank. The vac supplies suction but all the fuel goes into the can. With several cans on-hand it's quite manageable and not messy. All the fuel is only in the fuel cans during the process.

Cool solution to your problem. I assume most boats have similar issues over time as the sediment builds in the tank especially pleasure craft that are not used for longer periods..

Have you ever visited one of the Marine Salvage stores down in Florida? You may be able to get a "Name Brand" filter system for a fraction of the cost of new. I plan a road trip from Virginia for a few items I'm looking for. Just thought I'd mention it. Great video.

Had visions of the end of the shop vac dropping off into the tank...😢😊

good to see you back.

What a great idea. Just ordered all the parts. You guys are amazing..

Thanks for the video! I am curious if the filter in the Racor knock-off got dirty/turned black after polishing? If it did not get dirty that would make me concerned I was not really cleaning the fuel. But if the filter got very dirty that would reassure me that the polishing process was doing some good. I ask since in some cases there is sludge at the bottom of the tank, but unless agitated up by choppy seas, the fuel sitting above it (like in your 5 gal jug) is clean.

Hi Ed I don't think you've ever explained in a video, but where did you get the know-how in doing all this mechanical work, construction, etc.? Did you ever train professionally or just picked it up or what?

Great vid thanks

Hope my dock neighbors don't see this. They'll want me to build one so I can polish their fuel for free.

Nice success story. :)

I thought the same thing about Aids to Navigation when I took it 4 years ago. Also a MLS Alum. I was like I don't remember any of this shit lol. Crazy I wasn't the only one..got an 86 percent oj it but it had me stressed!

Should be a drain plug below the pickup, that's why the sludge never gets removed...you need to hook up polisher to that lower drain, the pickup is a good 2 inches above bottom of tank so you don't suck up the sludge, you have so much it isn't working, once you roll in the swells sludge churns up again

This is fantastic content

Hey great to hear that Lynn is doing good. Do you have an email address to contact you for those of us not on Facebook or Instagram? I'd like to send you a photo of your boat sticker I came across at Bimini Seafood last week.

Great DIY money saving. That sludge from the bottom of the tank was just NASTY! I really didn't expect a Roger-Out in a short boat maintenance episode, but Lyn sneaks in a tricky little Roger-Out for the fans at 3:28.... How sweet is that!! Roger-Out!

Great job!

I'm assuming you sit for long periods. If you're burning through fuel, usually a couple of Raycors will do the job for the mains. Also, I typically use an additive at each fueling. I'm assuming you do that as well. Finally, like the others suggested, I would always recommend using durable equipment.

capt flint on deck with the rum ration - hope the mrs is ok and doing better - super sinking news holy poo what a sinking - please be safe you are my fav sailors from land locked missouri poor as dirt but live big dreams aaarrrrrrrgggghhhhh----- cheers mates god blessings and neptunes

In the middle of the ocean with Chinese parts. 👍

After 3 or 4 years my colleague is finally getting his boat up and running. His 2 Detroit's had been waiting on repair work after he bought his beautiful Hatteras. Should be going this week.

My only suggestion is spend some more money on a decent “gear” type pump. Will flow a lot more and the diaphragm pump you have used won’t last long 🍻

Grateful for Lyn’s recovery and a working windlass!

Oh I am so sorry that happened, but thank God, it didn't spread. Lyn, my wife Suzan had to have part of her small intestine removed because of Crones disease. They did it with robotic arthroscopic surgery. her recovery went very well as I hope your does Medicine has come a long way in the last few years. I wish you both well, resting in the Bahamas will be the greatest cure. Cheers, 'Rik Spector From now on your Captain, Capstan:)

Always heard how much time it takes to produce a video from other channels. Makes the ability to watch them humbling. I plan on doing great loop when I retire, so that's normally what I watch, but love watching your videos. Thanks for the time you put in to make them

I’m glad to hear Lynn is doing better.

Ed, your lucky to have souch a pain in the ass wife

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Off topic question what program do you use to edit your videos? You do a great job putting these together and I know how time consuming it can be. So thanks for sharing.

Wow, glad she is doing good! Lucky for sure! Thanks for sharing this!!