Episode 89 - Replacing our Racor Filters

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

People love to say that sailing is really just doing boat maintenance in exotic places—and they’re not wrong. During a routine engine check, I spotted some gunk in our port Racor filter and knew it had to be cleaned before we head north. Tackling a new maintenance task always brings a bit of anxiety, so I dove into the manuals and a handful of YouTube videos. With the Admiral’s help, I rolled up my sleeves and completed my first Racor replacement on the port engine. The second one went much faster. Once you understand the process, everything becomes easier. Skipping maintenance simply isn’t an option.

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