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Trying Not To Sink
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Yachting on the East Coast in our Carver 355 and Hatteras 58 MY. Exploring the waterways and marinas along the way.
How To Make A Fuel Polisher For Only $125!
We install a DIY fuel polisher on our Hatteras Motor Yacht. For only $125! Hopefully, we have solved the fuel algae problem that we had this past boating season.
Fuel Filter www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BXS99CNR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Pump www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSN3QWKW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
#fuelpolisher #hatterasyacht #algaeinfuel
Fuel Filter www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BXS99CNR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Pump www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSN3QWKW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
#fuelpolisher #hatterasyacht #algaeinfuel
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Видео
Troubleshooting A Broken Windlass! E225
Просмотров 10 тыс.День назад
We troubleshoot and fix our broken windlass. Lyn ends up in the Hospital and we retreat to Pennsylvania to regroup.
A Dumb Mistake Strands Us At The Fuel Dock! E224
Просмотров 27 тыс.21 день назад
We set off for Great Guana Cay but end up stuck at the fuel dock as Captain Ed troubleshoots the engines, trying to figure out why they won't start. We spend an extra day at Green Turtle to get the boat straightened out and then head out for an anchorage, near Grabber's, in Fisher's Bay.
Boating to our Favorite Island in the Abacos! Green Turtle! E223
Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад
A storm traps us in Green Turtle for a week. Tell ya what - there are worse places to be stuck! Join us as we explore the island and wait out the storm.
Anchoring in the Abacos. Without a Windlass! E222
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
We leave West End and head for Sale Key. After a short overnight visit, we cruise to Pensacola Cay to explore the island. Unfortunately, the windlass is still not working so we had to pull the anchor by hand at both islands.
Crossing the Gulf Stream to West End in our Hatteras 58MY! E221
Просмотров 17 тыс.Месяц назад
We leave West Palm and cross over the Gulf Stream to West End Bahamas. The marina is booked for Memorial Day weekend, so we drop a hook and take the dinghy ashore.
What The Heck Happened to the Bottom of our Boat! E220
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 месяца назад
We finally get out into the ocean on our shake-down leg to West Palm. We run into some issues with sludge in our fuel but something is definitely wrong. We can't get the starboard engine past 1000 rpm and have a strong vibration!
A Rocky Start to our Bahamas Trip! E219
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 месяца назад
Our trip to the Bahamas does not go exactly as planned when we break a shifter cable and the windlass calls it quits! That doesn't stop us. After a quick trip tot the marine shop we are on our way!
Prepping for the Bahamas and Picking up hitch-hikers! E218
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 месяца назад
We continue our preparation for the Bahamas trip. Ed repairs our aft deck door and a new air conditioner is installed in the salon. Then we meet up with Shay, from the RUclips Channel "Shay la Vie," who will be joining us for a trip down the Florida Coast!
Last Minute Details before our Trip to the Bahamas and Beyond! E217
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 месяца назад
Lyns finishes up Bimini and Boat Cover repairs, while Ed tackles a damaged Rub Rail. We test out our new dinghy on a trip to a local waterfront bar. In between it's waxing, waxing, waxing!
Who wants to Join Us on a Cruise to the Bahamas! E216
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 месяца назад
A new boating schedule causes us to lose a few crew members, so we are opening it up to our viewers. We will be in the Abacos, Berrys, Nassau and Bimini starting around May 20th. Check our schedule, posted on RUclips, Facebook and Patreon for details. Meanwhile, we tackle a few maintenance items and begin prepping for the cruise.
Must-Have Boat Food for Two Months in the Bahamas! E215
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Lyn goes over all the vital foods and ingredients for our long trips to the Bahamas. Is she missing anything? Let us know in the comments!
7 Big Upgrades To Our 45 Year Old Hatteras Yacht! E214
Просмотров 29 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Over the past 6 years, we have made a few changes. Check out 7 of our favorite improvements to our 45-year-old Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht. We spent about $15,000 and we think it was worth every penny!
Our10 Biggest Mistakes - Boating Can be Dangerous! E213
Просмотров 38 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We go through the ten biggest mistakes we have made since purchasing our Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht. Ed also talks about a tragic boating accident that ended in the death of the Captain.
Surprisingly Affordable: Cost to Own a 65 Foot Yacht! E212
Просмотров 84 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Surprisingly Affordable: Cost to Own a 65 Foot Yacht! E212
Exploring Paradise! Top Ten Best Boating Destinations in the Bahamas! E211
Просмотров 18 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Exploring Paradise! Top Ten Best Boating Destinations in the Bahamas! E211
Tour of Our Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht - 2023 Edition
Просмотров 110 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Tour of Our Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht - 2023 Edition
New Floor Installed on Our Hatteras Yacht! E209
Просмотров 24 тыс.8 месяцев назад
New Floor Installed on Our Hatteras Yacht! E209
Ripping Up The Floor To Find A Leak! E208
Просмотров 14 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Ripping Up The Floor To Find A Leak! E208
New Upholstery - Only $140! Plus boat repairs, on This Old Boat! E207
Просмотров 12 тыс.8 месяцев назад
New Upholstery - Only $140! Plus boat repairs, on This Old Boat! E207
Questions Answered! A comment review from our Live-Stream. E206
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Questions Answered! A comment review from our Live-Stream. E206
Dropping Hook on the Indian River! E205
Просмотров 11 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Dropping Hook on the Indian River! E205
Life After Being Roofied. Not Stopping Us! E204
Просмотров 15 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Life After Being Roofied. Not Stopping Us! E204
Roofied in Ft. Lauderdale! Boaters beware! E203
Просмотров 87 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Roofied in Ft. Lauderdale! Boaters beware! E203
What Did I Just See! Boating To Key West. E202
Просмотров 51 тыс.10 месяцев назад
What Did I Just See! Boating To Key West. E202
Cool New Stuff at the 2023 Annapolis Power Boat Show! E201
Просмотров 11 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Cool New Stuff at the 2023 Annapolis Power Boat Show! E201
3 Days At Anchor - Good Thing We Have A Chef Onboard! E200
Просмотров 18 тыс.10 месяцев назад
3 Days At Anchor - Good Thing We Have A Chef Onboard! E200
Lost Control! Heading towards a Mega Yacht! What else can go wrong! E199
Просмотров 43 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Lost Control! Heading towards a Mega Yacht! What else can go wrong! E199
How we saved big $$$ on marina fees! E198
Просмотров 21 тыс.11 месяцев назад
How we saved big $$$ on marina fees! E198
Guess how much $$$ we make with our You Tube channel! E197
Просмотров 15 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Guess how much $$$ we make with our You Tube channel! E197
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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.
Not trying to be threatening in anyway when I say I am a better mechanic. I am. I have been wrenching on engines since I was 14 years old and I'm now 64. I enjoy watching you on your boat. I am learning from you. Boat engines are made for enclosed environments. My Chris-Craft has two GM 440 Cubic Inch engines. Marinized into Mercruiser 340 HP gasoline engines. I know these engines since I was 18 years old. These have Mercury "Thunderbolt" electronic ignition. Not fuel efficient for long journeys. But strong and powerful at 680 combined horsepower for short fishing in a lake. I will be going on the American Great Loop in about a year. I will add some tanks in my stern cockpit area and make those fuel tanks bench seats. My current 175 gallon gasoline fuel range is limited for such a long journey. I will add about another 100 gallon capacity to increase my range. I really enjoy your videos. I learn a lot from you and I especially enjoy the videos where you fix things. I also enjoy a margarita or two. Take care. Hope to meet you on the water in the Bahamas maybe?
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
Hatteras built all their fuel tanks as integrated keel level fuel tanks; there is no lower drain or access to the tank bottom or sides.
Yup! Or...🤔 I suppose you could drill a hole in the bottom of the boat, drain it, then cut a hole in the top top reglass the hull, then cut a hole in the bottom of the hull to reglass the top of the tank,
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. 👍
What could go wrong?
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!!