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In this episode: We look at the aftermath of Storm Babet, repair the broken bilge pump and install a stereo. 00:00 storm Babet: aftermath 04:00 repairing the broken bilge pump 06:06 installing a stereo 13:46 'Cheesily woman' by Johnny Badsnake

Returning to the boat after a few weeks hiatus, we connect up the gas cooker for the first time and also do more investigation into the source of the leaks. We also add a slightly more permanent solution for fuel tank for the Chinese diesel heater. 00:00 Connecting up the shore power 03:30 Removing the handrails 07:39 Chinese diesel heater fuel tank install 11:44 Connecting the LPG gas cooker Chinese diesel heater installation video: https://youtu.be/FjeHNqdBPrY Banjo Short by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

After a heatwave when we did some fitting out work in the saloon, the rain finally came in abundance and now the boat was much tidier than it had been, we found a whole load more more leaks. 00:00 investigating leaks 02:43 tying on a tarpaulin 03:04 investigating even more leaks 06:34 mixing and applying epoxy resin 10:36 revisiting the epoxied battens Music African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

When water gets into the lowest part of your boat, called the bilge, you need to be able to clear it out. for this you use bilge pumps. In this video we look at two different types of pump and install them in two separated bilge compartments 00:00 the bilge 01:51 Whale Supersub 'smart' 1100 04:04 Jabsco Maxi Puppy 3000 05:55 British Standard Pipe threads (BSP) 06:47 strum box 08:21 the Whale has broken!!

We build a space for the wood burning stove, and receive the Skamotec 225 - Calcium Silicate fire board for the fireplace. Fit insulation and cladding for the forecabin and install a TruDesign Seacock kit for the galley sink waste pipe. 00:00 building a space for the wood burner 04:10 fireboard selection and delivery 05:23 interior cladding 10:11 sink wastepipe and installing the seacock 14:33 the ups and downs of a big project.

00:00 we are in a cupboard 00:41 toe rail/cap rail removed 01:49 leaking window 02:30 Sofa - part 1 03:48 internet and off grid WiFi 07:54 wood finishing choices 08:50 https://www.opticutter.com/ 10:18 finishing the sofa Scunthorpe's premier timber merchant: https://skumatimba.co.uk/ Opticutter website: https://www.opticutter.com/

In this video we explore why you need a battery monitor for your off grid power system on your small boat or recreational vehicle. We install and configure the Renogy 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt/Sampler and measure system performance. 00:00 why you need a battery monitor 00:58 parasitic loads and quiescent currents 01:57 voltage monitoring 02:38 measuring current 05:08 monitoring the current drain 07:58 installing the Renogy 500A Battery Monitor and Shunt

In this video we replace a broken Eberspacher Airtronic D2 and install an unbranded Chinese diesel air heater. 00:00 assessing the Eberspacher Airtronic D2 01:57 5KW 12V Air Diesel Heater 03:22 pipe connections 04:02 fuel problems with the main boat tank 06:00 priming the dosing pump 06:34 installing the ducting 08:29 ducting calculator 08:55 carbon monoxide alarm

in this video we get a general update on progress on our refit small boat project . we have completed a few parts, and are making progress on the marine systems such as bilge pumps and marine radios 00:00 starting the day with a drive through coffee 01:23 installing an unbranded Chinese Diesel heater 05:22 bilge pumps 09:39 230v mains outlet installation 11:29 marine radio & GPS plotter other videos: Installing a diesel hot air heater on a small boat https://youtu.be/FjeHNqdBPrY marine radio licensing and installation

Design and install of an off grid solar panel to charge Eco-worthy 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium batteries suitable for a small boat or motor home. 00:00 Renogy 175 Watt 12 Volt flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panel 01:20 Renogy Rover Li 60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller 03:25 wiring the charge controller to the battery 04:10 setting up the charge controller Other related videos The three ways we get power into our batteries... battery charging on a small boat https://youtu.be/92z8ETNPbFk 12 volt system design and battery selection for off grid living on a small boat https://youtu.be/zyDM7K0OIJU Installing a battery monitor https://youtu.be/jScKfBfQJvg

Sailing directions and pilotage tips for leisure boats sailing into Poole Harbour, in the county of Dorset on the South coast of the UK. Starting at the seaward approaches, we go through the entrance and then go past Brownsea Island, Aunt Betty and Poole Town Quay finally finishing passing through Town Bridge. 00:00 Poole harbour passage planning 01:37 Starting your approach 02:14 Sandbanks Chain Ferry and harbour entrance 03:07 Brownsea Island 03:41 Aunt Betty 04:04 Marinas and boat club moorings 04:36 Passing through Poole Town Bridge and Twin Sails bridges for Holes Bay and Cobbs Quay Marina.

We look at the three methods of charging we use to get our Eco-worthy 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery topped up on our off grid power systems suitable for a small boat or motor home. 00:00 shore power 02:39 Renogy 2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger 03:39 battening out the cupboard 04:19 multi stage battery charging 05:37 Solar power - Renogy 175 Watt flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panel 06:30 Renogy Rover Li 40 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller 07:21 charging off the engine alternator 08:42 Renogy 12V 60A DC to DC On-Board Battery Charger Other related videos Off grid Solar power charging Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) Batteries https://youtu.be/My4mK7kct24 12 volt system design and battery selection for off grid living on a small boat https://youtu.be/zyDM7K0OIJU Installing a battery monitor https://youtu.be/jScKfBfQJvg

Another in our series about maintaining a small marine diesel engine. In this video, an engine overheat alarm sounds when we are at sea and we need to identify the fault and get home. Once in the safety of Weymouth Marina we replace our failed raw water pump. 00:00 Breakdown at sea 01:44 NASA EX-1 Exhaust alarm 03:20 Fault finding the raw water cooling system 04:33 A 'get you home' workaround repair 05:53 Fitting a new pump 07:47 and we are up and working once again

In this video we look at how we designed and installed the 12V head end for off grid living in a small boat. 00:00 Calculate what electricity you use in 24 hours. 02:35 what batteries should I buy? 03:38 Eco-Worthy 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery 04:34 Installing the batteries 05:25 Head end schematic diagram 07:29 Crimping large diameter cables 12:13 Wiring up Other related videos Off grid Solar power charging Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) Batteries https://youtu.be/My4mK7kct24 The three ways we get power into our batteries... battery charging on a small boat https://youtu.be/92z8ETNPbFk Installing a battery monitor https://youtu.be/jScKfBfQJvg

In this episode we get the main electrical installation completed, discover an ancient auto piilot, cut wall panels out, put some battening in and remove the engine for its refurbishment. 00:00 filling the boat back up 00:23 Renogy 2000 Watt inverter Charger 01:00 assessing the state of the tankage 01:29 battening out the electric cupboard 01:42 headend completed 02:37 clearin' the steerin' 03:15 Neco Marine NM 62 automatic pilot 04:00 opening up cable routes 04:33 Batting out the forecabin 05:51 removing the engine

In this episode we take a thorough tour of the inside of our 1973 Colvic atlanta 31 foot wheelhouse ketch now its been cleared out. 00:00 look through the boat 02:59 the head 03:50 the saloon 04:59 the wheelhouse 05:35 the cockpit 07:07 goods inward

This video is the first of our new series on refitting a 1973 Colvic Atlanta. She is a 31 foot long Ketch sailing yacht. Stripped out by her previous owner, I purchased her as a project in May 2023. This will be a ground up refit with pretty much every system on the boat needing a complete replacement. 00:00 introduction to my new boat 02:10 The engine 03:05 South Ferriby on the River Ancholme 04:54 a lot of work to do

This video sees sailing yacht 'Confidence' get a complete hull wrap. Vinyl wrapping, is the application of a self-adhesive Multi-layered, high performance cast PVC film. We used Oracal 970 Rapidair. The video was filmed over the period of a year, so we can see how the vinyl wrap fares under normal boating. We add vinyl lettering, customised logos, and have some damage repaired. 00:00 Rap: Wrap ma boat 00:34 The reasons why 01:29 Vinyl wrapping: The process. 03:37 Collision and damage 05:16 Repairs 06:41 Adding logos and other decals 07:10 A year on 09:02 Conclusion: Has it been worth it? Music: Copyright @ "Rap Ma Boat" by J.P Bizzle 2023. Any illegal reproduction of this content would be laughable and likely result in immediate hysterics.

Due to accidentally shearing off the bleed screw when bleeding the fuel systems after a fuel filter change, we need to change the feed pump (sometimes called a lift pump, or bleed pump). 00:00 bleeding the engine 01:25 disaster strikes - we shear the bleed screw off inside the pump housing 03:05 installing the new pump 05:28 fuel leak around the filter... identify and rectify the fault 06:02 fixed the problem. Run engine for test, clean up.