D Log 290 Choosing the wrong Jubilee clips can sink your boat

This week’s D-Log might be one of the most important (and overlooked) topics we’ve covered in a while… Jubilee clips. Not the most exciting bit of kit onboard… but absolutely critical. 🔧 Why This Matters If you think about it, jubilee clips are everywhere on a boat: Engine cooling systems Fuel lines Freshwater systems Bilge pumps Exhaust hoses Anywhere you’ve got a hose… you’ve probably got a clip holding it in place. And if that clip fails—especially below the waterline—you’re not just dealing with a leak… 👉 You could be dealing with a sinking boat. ⚠️ What We Cover in This Video In this D-Log, I break down everything you need to know, including: Why jubilee clips fail (corrosion, vibration, poor quality, overtightening) The difference between cut-out and grooved thread clips Why cheaper clips can actually damage your hoses The key differences between 304 and 316 stainless steel Why 316 (especially 316L) is the only real choice for marine use Why anything below the waterline should ALWAYS be double clipped 🛠️ Simple Checks That Could Save Your Boat This is one of those jobs that takes minutes… but could prevent a disaster. ✔ Check for corrosion or rust ✔ Look for pitting or sharp edges ✔ Make sure clips are tight (but not overtightened) ✔ Upgrade to 316 stainless grooved clips where needed ✔ Double clip all below-waterline hoses 💡 Final Thought It’s easy to ignore the small stuff onboard… But often, it’s the smallest components that cause the biggest problems. A failed jubilee clip isn’t just an inconvenience—it can be catastrophic. Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/tj3lov/ Click on the link above to get access to great copyright free music. We receive a small commission for all referrals. We've also added some links next to the equipment we use if you want to check them out on Amazon. If you are in the market for any new kit we'd appreciate it if you could click through one of our links, it puts a few coppers in our account :) even if you purchase something totally different. Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***** HELP US KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING ***** Want the chance to come aboard or get unseen footage privileges? Please become a Patron and support our video productions. http://www.patreon.com/carlandjenny // Get fun rewards for supporting Carl and Jenny’s videos and becoming a patron -- Rather just buy us a beer? You can do that via PayPal You can also buy us a beer at paypal.me/CarlandJenny ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***** CONNECT WITH US ***** Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carlandjenny // Like for daily pictures and stories from us both See our latest pictures on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/CarlandJennysailing // Follow for great pictures from Carl and Jenny Get our latest updates on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/carlandjenny // Follow to get our real-time updates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***** CAMERAS ***** Interested in what gear we use? Here's a list of some it and links to Amazon where you can get your own. Panasonic Lumix GH5 https://amzn.to/2OlMdo5 Panasonic 35-100 2.8 lens https://amzn.to/2DbfdbF Rode Videomic pro https://amzn.to/2XMqEQE Rode smart lav mic https://amzn.to/2OGHe02 Canon G7x mkii https://amzn.to/2pKwqp4 Panasonic Lumix waterproof compact DMC-FT3 https://amzn.to/2DdzGMT GoPro Hero 3 black GoPro Hero 6 black https://amzn.to/34jsIC1 Rode Micro https://amzn.to/2Oh3YEM iPhone 6+ . https://amzn.to/2pSLD7K Drone - DJI Mavic Pro Fly more https://amzn.to/2KTP0T5 DJI Osmo pocket https://amzn.to/37EnYsz DJI Osmo pocket accessories https://amzn.to/2XLQLXM Zoom H1 Sound recorder . https://amzn.to/2OOkmvM Zoom H4 Sound Recorder https://amzn.to/2s8ABMf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ***** EDITING SOFTWARE ***** MacBook Pro https://amzn.to/2KTblA9 Final Cut Pro x with Marantz external mic https://amzn.to/2QOoIpd Lacie external Rugged Hard Drive https://amzn.to/2shNBzp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ******Navigation******* Navionics https://amzn.to/2KQBTSP Garmin inReach https://amzn.to/2QSk09R ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get Tubebuddy for great stats for your YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/2eHmFPK