Thanks Ross! We really went back and forth with keeping the fuel. In the end, the amount we pumped out and recycled vs reusing it discussion made us both realized it wasn't worth possibly running bad fuel through our system. Getting it analyzed and tested would have set us back on our schedule and quite frankly....alot more costly. We are all ready to set sail! 🙌🏻⛵⛵
As usual all precautions taken. Somebody surely will buy that diesel. Hope u didn’t pay a fee on top of the hard work. Getting so darn close. Very excited for the adventure to come. Fair winds
I have loved everything you have done so far but today's episode made my jaw drop. One of the smartest craftsmans I have seen on youtube just paid money to dispose of good diesel fuel. I expected to see him make or buy a fuel polishing system and install it. Knowing that fuel is not always clean in other countries I would expect to see such a system as being almost mandatory. I was also surprised that the old diesel was not given away to some other sailor or fisherman that could use it. I wonder if some of the 15 gallons you just bought is your old diesel that had already been through polishing?
Just a Note.... after watching hundreds of videos over the years it is easy to see you MUST carry extra impeller's for every pump on the vessel... two for the salt water pump in the engine compartment.....just a thought to be safe while sailing the world.
Hi - Have you done a video of your tools I am a retired Auto, Truck, Large Truck mechanic and fabricator for 33 years. And watching your videos I see you have an array of tools. The last 5 years before Retirement I sold tools.
Ultimate respect - you do great work. But this one was a fail. I think the fuel might have been okay, but understand replacing it to start off "clean". Three points (1) Since you knew that you were going to dump the old fuel, you could have siphoned some out over winter to run in your diesel heaters. (2) Bad idea to run the "old" fuel through your filters... should have hooked pump up in front of Raycor to drain tank - then mounted in final spot. (why potentially clog up filter?) (3) No double hose clamps? You tend to over engineer things (I do too), but you missed the double hose clamps on fuel lines?
I would definitely have used that fuel by running it thru the filters and back into the tank (polishing). You could have some fun motoring around, testing out your different systems and heating your cabins on cool days. Linh may be small but she is mighty! Oh and chips.....ya can't eat just one, huh Emma. Excellent episode once again!!!
"They're on their way back." Yeah, with contraband! Sour cream and onion is kryptonite to many of us, it's understandable. Great video. AGAIN! Must feel good to get the old diesel off.
Very thoughtful and well laid out plan! It will come in handy through the years. Great job guys! Looking forward to hearing those puppies run very soon. GOD bless. JC
Well its good to watch you do your work. I had a friend that used to say it only take 10% more to make it perfect. Only thing I see that was taught to me is when using an adjustable wrench always us it so the fixed side is against the force not the adjustable jaw.
I love this channel and the work the three of you do. I would have used fuel that looked that good. Having said that, I also have TOTAL respect for the fact you don't take the chance with your family getting stranded somewhere because you didn't take this precaution. Keep up the great channel and I always look forward to your videos.
You are just haveing too much fun too much time just being funny dude I love your videos and your family can't wait till you get done so you can have fun in the sun good luck Fairwinds God bless
Great set up for pumping out the fuel! I ran into the same problem with getting rid of old diesel when I pulled my tank. Eventually found a place to take it.
Absolutely another top-notch vlog, S/V Basic !!!!! I am totally amazed at how you engineer everything, Teal !! And to have such helpful and fun family crew is also top-notch !!
I am truly impressed with your workmanship and level of finish. Truly awesome. But I have to take exception to some of the plumbing work. First, thread compound is never, ever used on flared (metal-to-metal fittings. The Teflon in the threads can inhibit tightening of the fitting and can work its way into the joint, causing a leak. If it were my boat I would take all such fittings apart and reassemble without the tape. Second, on pipe fittings, I'm sure I noticed the tape hanging over the end of the fitting. The tape should never be on the last two threads. Otherwise, it can peel off and get into the system. Finally, in aircraft and automotive systems, Teflon tape is never used because it can peel into the system. Always use only thread compound with Teflon. Lastly, in automotive and aircraft pipe threads are only used as an absolute last resort - they are too prone to leakage. Sorry about the long post, but I couldn't help myself. Can't wait to see you set sail!
I’m shocked ‼️ Thought you would have painted the inside of engine compartments before you added all the accessories ⁉️ KIDDING, GREAT ENGINES‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸. PS, GREAT SHIRTS‼️
I reckon good decision on discarding the old diesel - the cost of 80 gallons of new fuel will seem insignificant if you end up with engine problems offshore. Question on routing the fuel discharge line though - why did you T off after the primary fual filter? If your fuel is bad rather discard it before clogging your filter, and if you want to check the condition of your fuel, you want the raw fuel before filtering.
Right. You don't really need another project added to your list. A new fuel connection, a few trips to the fuel dock and the old fuel problem is done. And you get a good night's sleep some day in the near future that you might not have otherwise had. Not all problems have to be solved. Some you can sail around and just leave in your wake.
Did you evaluate installing electric motors? You make it seem so easy: building new boat wall sections, building new helm stations, rebuilding engines, wiring the electrical system, etc.
Honestly, I wouldn't have been afraid of 9 year old fuel that looked that good, especially after I essentially filtered it thru my Racors first. You kinda used up some of the life of your Racors filtering fuel you were going to toss. Wasteful, IMO, but it's your money and time. Diesel doesn't go "sour" like gasoline, though it can get water, algae and contaminants.... and you filtered all that out with the Racor. Wish I was closer! I'd have taken that fuel off you hands and used in my farm tractors this season. And they would have been very happy with it.
Hello Basik Crew, The only question I have is why did you not use this fuel for the Diesel Heating system in the boat? Sorry for being an armchair quarterback, I would hate to do something on You Tube, and then receive hundreds of comments of how they would've done it. Everyone knows at least ten ways to do something or more. Times a waiting.
As always great job Teal, now a couple of questions. I notice that have no caps on your hose clamps is there a reason for this I also noticed that you only have one clamp on the fuel lines, I thought it was general practice to use two clamps on fuel and high pressure lines. Last one - and this is just a bit of info, I have been watching another couple on youtube that I think you would REALLY appreciate, they are called Salt & Tar and they are building their timber yacht from a plan using very traditional methods. I think you would appreciate the task they have undertaken and the quality of the work they have done so far. Anyway check them out if you get a chance. As always stay safe and look after those women of yours. Cheers.
One more question Teal - sorry All decent trawlers seem to use a fuel or have onboard a fuel polishing system to clean up bad diesel that is supplied in some out of the way places, are you intending on installing a fuel polishing system on SV Basik in addition to the filtering you already have ?? Thanks Teal.
Glen Peters Exactly my question. See a lot of blue water sailors experiencing engine problems due to contaminated fuel acquired in very remote locations. Only SV Starry Horizons has a fuel polishing system that they talk about. The boat owners operate a commercial fleet and thus seem to equip to a higher standard. They have sailed from the US to Indonesia over the past 3 years with no issues. Seems like a good investment.
Did the fuel stay that clear throughout the pump out? For 9 year old diesel that looked amazingly clear. I think I would have sent some samples to be tested.
Use the filters to clean your fuel, using those new fuel filters. Understand that the fuel is millions of years old already, and only 9 years since it was refined from crude to diesel.
What no marine capacitor bank? So when you charge it up for 30 seconds, It will put out power all day long without the sun, and you would have free power all day long without running the engines to keep the main battery charged up, Only a suggestion, So don't get digestion :)
on my old herosolff, i used an rule pump to pump water in the shower and that worked quite well. yes i wlii use the same type of pump again. well done on the feul removel. how is the 10000 k weight loss programe going?. have you taken any more weight off the boat? because you not have posted any more on that. The next vedio i hope you have both motors running and maybe up on the slip. must be getting a little wormer now with the spring flowers now grownig. Gerard.
I understand people's ideas and comments sometimes I'm amazed at some of the ideas people come up with in their comments and how filthy perverted or uneducated ... I am uneducated hope I don't make a fool of myself like a lot of other people ,,. you do all right man most people wish they could do as good as you and I sometimes I wish they take their comments and shove them
Unless contaminated by water or algae diesel lasts a very long time. I would have used it to start the engines. If they smoked considerably then I would have ditched the fuel. Otherwise it is good to go.
I have noticed that you are using the wrong spill pads. The gray ones are for water and the white ones are for fuel and oils. At least that is what ours are here at Boeing. I work on the fuel dock here.
I agree that the fuel was probably just fine. But if you need to get rid of some old fuel, just put it on craigslist for free. Someone will come and put it in their truck within minutes.
The fuel did look great, but it wasn't a chance we wanted to take on our engines. If we had more time, we could have put it on Craigslist for pickup. Thanks for watching!
Old diesel can get mold/algae, but if it was treated when it went in the tanks and the tanks were full (very little air/moisture) it was probably not an issue. I know I would figure out a way of using that fuel, after additional filtering, if there was nothing in the water separator bowl ! Racor makes a "fuel polishing" system which includes a pump and filter to be used when transferring fuel between tanks. These are pretty expensive. With the 2 small transfer pumps, if they added an extra filter, say 10 micron, with quick connects, they would have almost the same system at a fraction of the price. If they are really "paranoid" about old fuel, after emptying the tank, I would steam clean them to make sure to kill any mold/algae.
just burn it in your diesel heaters! you filtered it anywy! If you Tee into the diesel return line and add your pump to it you have a fuel polishing system!
Hello Teal: Great work and nice way to remove old fuel. Just a thought for you since I see your looking for new Sails you may want to call first and some Sail Companies sell return sail at a good discount. And if you are going to replace the Stainless Steel rigging maybe check out Kraken TH-cam he does Synthetic Rigging and will be a lot lighter then Stainless Steel . plus he may help you building it. GOD BLESS and great videos to learn by. Take Care
@@linhgobenyt definitely a personal preference for the type of fuse but I am concerned about a safety issue with that fuse block. The wires feeding the block appear to be a similar gauge (relatively small) to the wires going to the various appliances. The wire feeding the fuse block needs to be able to handle the current of all the appliances running at the same time. Considering that it probably comes from the batteries to the electrical panel and then to the fuse block there is a long distance to consider as well, (I love that Blue sea circuit wizard app!) Please take a look at that, and I also noticed on the new lithium battery installation he has the master fuse in the wrong location. Perfection is Paramount when dealing with marine wiring. I just found your channel and have been so impressed with everything you have done so meticulously I would hate to see something bad happen due to a simple miscalculation or placement of safety devices. Good luck and thank you for the wonderful videos, you are truly blessed 😊.
Haha, I guess he's never heard of fuel polishing! What sort of diesel does he think he is going to get while sailing abroad!? If he is worried about condition he should have installed a fuel cleansing or polishing loop and it would be just as useful down the road if he ever has fuel issues. Oh well, no worries when somebody is footing the bill for you.
OK, I have watched many videos and I know you have problems with OCD. Some would say anal retentive even. It has served you well the boat is beautiful! That being said you may have gone to far. Cutting Teflon tape with SCISSORS?? Really? I thought I had a problem having to eat pizza with a knife and fork! LOL
Paying to get rid of the fuel as opposed to getting a dollar and a half a gallon on Craigslist? All you would of had to do is run the fuel through a fuel polisher. You will buy fuel in remote places that you will absolutely need a fuel polisher before running it. People use old french fry grease in their diesel pickups. A fuel polisher will cost you less than 80 gallons of fuel.
A bit late to this party, but if you ever need to do this again don't waste the fuel I work at a facility and we store million+ gallons and it's never tested bad and you put in additive also. We've had fuel on-site for 25 years and they test it yearly zero issues we don't cycle through it that quickly either maybe 100,00 gallons since I started here.
I'm sorry to say that, but this is not a good installation. First, these squeeze bulbs do not meet the standards needed for below deck installations and they are not made for diesel. Then, the pumps you installed are not good for this application because they are not self-priming. Also, they are known for being very unreliable. A MUCH better way of doing this would have been to: -Throw out the primer bulbs -put in a car diesel pump (they can be had cheap and are very reliable), these are self-priming -put it in directly behind the filter but before the outlet valves By doing this, the electric pump can be used to prime the engine after a filter change, and it can also be used if the mechanical fuel pump on the engine fails. Also, when routing the second outlet back to the tank this can be used as a fuel polishing system. Another possibility is to add a second inlet, this allows to pump fresh diesel from jerrycans through the racor into the tank.
TXG....90% of this is better for sure, but consider an emergency loss of power in all this, and your still stuck. I for one have had to pump the primer bulb to get back to the dock. Actually the wife squeezed for an hour, I drove the boat. If your alive n on the boat, a primer bulb will get it running n keep it running till you can address it further and its a safety/ redundancy factor to consider in the plan. Great additional thought though, and well thought out for sure. Most Yanmar do have a manual pump handle on the fuel pump to prime the system. Either way worth considering at some point Teal, but lets stay focused to get this thing sailing ASAP.
@@jim28fl I get the point, but this is not a likely problem on this catamaran. At first, as far as i know there is no way to start these Yanmars by hand, so if there is no power there is no way to start the engine anyways. Secondly, the electric pump would be in series with the mechanical lift pump. So, if electric power fails while the engine is already running, it will keep on running because the mechanical pump on the engine will still suck diesel through the non-running electric pump. And besides all that, on a catamaran there is always the second engine to get back to the dock :)
I REALLY Start to wonder, of you ever are planning to actually really SAIL this boat. I mean how much other stuff is there still to do regarding the mast and ropes????
My name is dave and I am building Raku 48 a tony granger design cat from scratch using plans. 1/2 inch western red cedar planks with fiberglass incasing the cedar. your show is an inspiration to me and my Thai wife that anything can be done if we work together . if you find that your yanmars are non functional or just for future reference there is a website called madeinchina.com where they have yanmar4lv230 with transmission brand new for 5.000 usd +shipping and they are yanmar certified hope this helps looking forward to watching the rest of your journey good luck Dave Peek
Nothing wrong with that diesel ! I can’t believe how stupid a smart guy can be when it comes to diesel !!! That diesel looked crystal clear. Not even a shadow of algae in that fuel. I don’t know why you donated 80 gallons back to the guy who’s going to sell it back to you at the current price. You even filtered the whole 80 gallons of fuel which I guarantee that’s 100% better than what you’ll be buying back from them. Maybe your “fresh diesel” will be way dirtier and even may contain water and algae. I’ve bought plenty of crappy diesel over the years and it was so “fresh” that it was hot just delivered from the refinery. Selling hot diesel is another way these fuel station scumbags are cheating the people. Dude, you’re very smart and a highly skilled individual, but what you did with that diesel was very stupid to say the least !!!!
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I have been waiting for 50ish videos to here those babies purr.
You have the nicest looking catamaran I've seen. The inside is not the typical brown, tan, and white like on so many other boats...even mega yachts.
No apology necessary for the mic issue. We are privileged to be able to watch the vids you work so hard to produce.
That fuel is perfect I would put that right back in there after it been filtered
I got the machine that still works perfectly for about 30yrs now just a matter of changing oil every 5000 nautical miles.
emma is so supportive here...enjoy guys!
The view of boat upon return of disposal makes it look great and classic
My favorite episode yet, I am very impressed with this fuel solution. Thanks guys.
Thanks Ross! We really went back and forth with keeping the fuel. In the end, the amount we pumped out and recycled vs reusing it discussion made us both realized it wasn't worth possibly running bad fuel through our system. Getting it analyzed and tested would have set us back on our schedule and quite frankly....alot more costly. We are all ready to set sail! 🙌🏻⛵⛵
As usual all precautions taken. Somebody surely will buy that diesel. Hope u didn’t pay a fee on top of the hard work. Getting so darn close. Very excited for the adventure to come. Fair winds
I have loved everything you have done so far but today's episode made my jaw drop. One of the smartest craftsmans I have seen on youtube just paid money to dispose of good diesel fuel. I expected to see him make or buy a fuel polishing system and install it. Knowing that fuel is not always clean in other countries I would expect to see such a system as being almost mandatory. I was also surprised that the old diesel was not given away to some other sailor or fisherman that could use it. I wonder if some of the 15 gallons you just bought is your old diesel that had already been through polishing?
You can recognize a craftsman when they use scissors on the teflon tape. 👍
Just a Note.... after watching hundreds of videos over the years it is easy to see you MUST carry extra impeller's for every pump on the vessel... two for the salt water pump in the engine compartment.....just a thought to be safe while sailing the world.
Amazed! An unpainted locker on the boat! Never thought I would see it:)
Hi - Have you done a video of your tools I am a retired Auto, Truck, Large Truck mechanic and fabricator for 33 years. And watching your videos I see you have an array of tools. The last 5 years before Retirement I sold tools.
Ultimate respect - you do great work. But this one was a fail. I think the fuel might have been okay, but understand replacing it to start off "clean". Three points (1) Since you knew that you were going to dump the old fuel, you could have siphoned some out over winter to run in your diesel heaters. (2) Bad idea to run the "old" fuel through your filters... should have hooked pump up in front of Raycor to drain tank - then mounted in final spot. (why potentially clog up filter?) (3) No double hose clamps? You tend to over engineer things (I do too), but you missed the double hose clamps on fuel lines?
Our fuel in Australia is either yellow or a light brown. That’s looked like pretty clean fuel to me.
Wow!! I feel like i need to smoke after watching that sexy installation!! Really good lookin work!!
I enjoy watching you guys keep up the good work and the good videos and soon you will be sailing! Your wife and child are the best!
I would definitely have used that fuel by running it thru the filters and back into the tank (polishing). You could have some fun motoring around, testing out your different systems and heating your cabins on cool days. Linh may be small but she is mighty! Oh and chips.....ya can't eat just one, huh Emma. Excellent episode once again!!!
"They're on their way back." Yeah, with contraband! Sour cream and onion is kryptonite to many of us, it's understandable. Great video. AGAIN! Must feel good to get the old diesel off.
Very thoughtful and well laid out plan! It will come in handy through the years. Great job guys! Looking forward to hearing those puppies run very soon. GOD bless. JC
Well its good to watch you do your work. I had a friend that used to say it only take 10% more to make it perfect. Only thing I see that was taught to me is when using an adjustable wrench always us it so the fixed side is against the force not the adjustable jaw.
I love that there is always. .. the "fun" factor in your family.
It would have been tempting to use that fuel as good as it looked but, I agree 9 years old why take a chance. Great video, thank you.
Just ordered a T to represent the Basik Onboard Lifestyle. Will add a hoodie before the fall too.
I love this channel and the work the three of you do. I would have used fuel that looked that good. Having said that, I also have TOTAL respect for the fact you don't take the chance with your family getting stranded somewhere because you didn't take this precaution. Keep up the great channel and I always look forward to your videos.
You are just haveing too much fun too much time just being funny dude I love your videos and your family can't wait till you get done so you can have fun in the sun good luck Fairwinds God bless
Excellent video. Had not seen the small diesel transfer pump you installed. Great idea.
Another well thought out and executed project. Great video, thanks.
Great set up for pumping out the fuel! I ran into the same problem with getting rid of old diesel when I pulled my tank. Eventually found a place to take it.
Absolutely another top-notch vlog, S/V Basic !!!!! I am totally amazed at how you engineer everything, Teal !! And to have such helpful and fun family crew is also top-notch !!
Great work guys
I am truly impressed with your workmanship and level of finish. Truly awesome. But I have to take exception to some of the plumbing work. First, thread compound is never, ever used on flared (metal-to-metal fittings. The Teflon in the threads can inhibit tightening of the fitting and can work its way into the joint, causing a leak. If it were my boat I would take all such fittings apart and reassemble without the tape. Second, on pipe fittings, I'm sure I noticed the tape hanging over the end of the fitting. The tape should never be on the last two threads. Otherwise, it can peel off and get into the system. Finally, in aircraft and automotive systems, Teflon tape is never used because it can peel into the system. Always use only thread compound with Teflon. Lastly, in automotive and aircraft pipe threads are only used as an absolute last resort - they are too prone to leakage. Sorry about the long post, but I couldn't help myself. Can't wait to see you set sail!
Great video as always. Love your new fuel exchange system. Great job!!
Just love your attitude and your talent! I was just like you until I got hurt. So I am living thru you!
great job!!!!
I’m shocked ‼️ Thought you would have painted the inside of engine compartments before you added all the accessories ⁉️ KIDDING, GREAT ENGINES‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸. PS, GREAT SHIRTS‼️
Too funny with the chips Emma, my only weakness too...Haha
Goldfish crackers for me. It's the smell of a package when you first open it that can't be beat.
Best hair yet rainbow, that was pure craziness. Do you ever take Compass on your little trips?
I reckon good decision on discarding the old diesel - the cost of 80 gallons of new fuel will seem insignificant if you end up with engine problems offshore. Question on routing the fuel discharge line though - why did you T off after the primary fual filter? If your fuel is bad rather discard it before clogging your filter, and if you want to check the condition of your fuel, you want the raw fuel before filtering.
Right. You don't really need another project added to your list. A new fuel connection, a few trips to the fuel dock and the old fuel problem is done. And you get a good night's sleep some day in the near future that you might not have otherwise had. Not all problems have to be solved. Some you can sail around and just leave in your wake.
The fuel station is just gonna mix that fuel right into their tanks. Mix (dilute it) and make that money. Like Jim said. "I'd trust that fuel as is"
Did you evaluate installing electric motors?
You make it seem so easy: building new boat wall sections, building new helm stations, rebuilding engines, wiring the electrical system, etc.
Honestly, I wouldn't have been afraid of 9 year old fuel that looked that good, especially after I essentially filtered it thru my Racors first. You kinda used up some of the life of your Racors filtering fuel you were going to toss. Wasteful, IMO, but it's your money and time. Diesel doesn't go "sour" like gasoline, though it can get water, algae and contaminants.... and you filtered all that out with the Racor. Wish I was closer! I'd have taken that fuel off you hands and used in my farm tractors this season. And they would have been very happy with it.
yeah i would have just dumped some Lucas Fuel Treatment in and ran with it
@@constitutionalpiper
dont forget the biocide
Hi Emma! I don’t know if you remember me but this is Stella from 4th grade! We miss you
Hi Stella it’s Emma, I miss you too
Hi there from Los Cabos Mexico, another great video, thanks .
If you have problems contact Bryan on SV Delos, he's an electrical engineer.
I love those too Emma! :)
Oh maaan. I want to do the Teflon tape
Hello Basik Crew,
The only question I have is why did you not use this fuel for the Diesel Heating system in the boat? Sorry for being an armchair quarterback, I would hate to do something on You Tube, and then receive hundreds of comments of how they would've done it. Everyone knows at least ten ways to do something or more. Times a waiting.
As always great job Teal, now a couple of questions.
I notice that have no caps on your hose clamps is there a reason for this
I also noticed that you only have one clamp on the fuel lines, I thought it was general practice to use two clamps on fuel and high pressure lines.
Last one - and this is just a bit of info, I have been watching another couple on youtube that I think you would REALLY appreciate, they are called Salt & Tar and they are building their timber yacht from a plan using very traditional methods. I think you would appreciate the task they have undertaken and the quality of the work they have done so far. Anyway check them out if you get a chance.
As always stay safe and look after those women of yours. Cheers.
Emma i can relate, i sometimes have the chip fever myself. sour cream and onion flavor for me.
Nicely done! Emma: Lady Gaga would be jealous about your Hair, you look beautiful! :-)
In Texas, we just take it to an oil change place.
Bet that diesel is good to go
10:08 Needs "label maker" name tag - durt durt durt
Lol....durt....durt...durt...🤖🤖🤖
One more question Teal - sorry
All decent trawlers seem to use a fuel or have onboard a fuel polishing system to clean up bad diesel that is supplied in some out of the way places, are you intending on installing a fuel polishing system on SV Basik in addition to the filtering you already have ??
Thanks Teal.
Glen Peters Exactly my question. See a lot of blue water sailors experiencing engine problems due to contaminated fuel acquired in very remote locations. Only SV Starry Horizons has a fuel polishing system that they talk about. The boat owners operate a commercial fleet and thus seem to equip to a higher standard. They have sailed from the US to Indonesia over the past 3 years with no issues. Seems like a good investment.
Did the fuel stay that clear throughout the pump out? For 9 year old diesel that looked amazingly clear. I think I would have sent some samples to be tested.
Another great episode! What do you use for the fabric in the bedroom for the side walls?
Love these videos. Like some others they just draw you so the next episode becomes an absolute must. Red v. white diesel - whats the score in Seattle?
You have gotten this far you might as well complete a fuel polishing system.
Have you set a date for when you will start sailing the world?
Have you considered upgrading your alternator and adding a second one to each engine?
Use the filters to clean your fuel, using those new fuel filters. Understand that the fuel is millions of years old already, and only 9 years since it was refined from crude to diesel.
You wouldn't have had one problem with that fuel buddy....
I was thinking the same thing, but Teal seems quite cautious, given he is trying to keep his family safe, who can blame him. Better safe than sorry.
What no marine capacitor bank? So when you charge it up for 30 seconds, It will put out power all day long without the sun, and you would have free power all day long without running the engines to keep the main battery charged up, Only a suggestion, So don't get digestion :)
on my old herosolff, i used an rule pump to pump water in the shower and that worked quite well. yes i wlii use the same type of pump again.
well done on the feul removel. how is the 10000 k weight loss programe going?. have you taken any more weight off the boat? because you not have posted any more on that. The next vedio i hope you have both motors running and maybe up on the slip. must be getting a little wormer now with the spring flowers now grownig.
Gerard.
I understand people's ideas and comments sometimes I'm amazed at some of the ideas people come up with in their comments and how filthy perverted or uneducated ...
I am uneducated hope I don't make a fool of myself like a lot of other people ,,. you do all right man most people wish they could do as good as you and I sometimes I wish they take their comments and shove them
Unless contaminated by water or algae diesel lasts a very long time. I would have used it to start the engines. If they smoked considerably then I would have ditched the fuel. Otherwise it is good to go.
I have noticed that you are using the wrong spill pads. The gray ones are for water and the white ones are for fuel and oils. At least that is what ours are here at Boeing. I work on the fuel dock here.
Are those heat shrinkable wire terminals you are installing.
I agree that the fuel was probably just fine. But if you need to get rid of some old fuel, just put it on craigslist for free. Someone will come and put it in their truck within minutes.
The fuel did look great, but it wasn't a chance we wanted to take on our engines. If we had more time, we could have put it on Craigslist for pickup. Thanks for watching!
Now Emma, if you'd have gotten a pack of 'Cheese 'n' Onion' and made a crisp sandwich ................................ Now your talking weakness :-)
Get a fuel polisher system, it will pay for itself!! 80 gallons at $4.00 a gallon you will be $320 ahead without future bad fuel concerns.
Does your boat require electric power whenever moving to power the hydraulic pump for steering?
i thought diesel didn't go bad maybe just filter it and re use it if thats true why discard perfectly good fuel? i dont know just asking
Old diesel can get mold/algae, but if it was treated when it went in the tanks and the tanks were full (very little air/moisture) it was probably not an issue. I know I would figure out a way of using that fuel, after additional filtering, if there was nothing in the water separator bowl !
Racor makes a "fuel polishing" system which includes a pump and filter to be used when transferring fuel between tanks. These are pretty expensive. With the 2 small transfer pumps, if they added an extra filter, say 10 micron, with quick connects, they would have almost the same system at a fraction of the price.
If they are really "paranoid" about old fuel, after emptying the tank, I would steam clean them to make sure to kill any mold/algae.
Is that red diesel?
It looks good to me.
Still luvin the tarde skills, BUT. Any particular reason not to have used Loctite 577 or 55 - or similar, rather than ptfe?
just burn it in your diesel heaters! you filtered it anywy! If you Tee into the diesel return line and add your pump to it you have a fuel polishing system!
Hello Teal: Great work and nice way to remove old fuel. Just a thought for you since I see your looking for new Sails you may want to call first and some Sail Companies sell return sail at a good discount. And if you are going to replace the Stainless Steel rigging maybe check out Kraken TH-cam he does Synthetic Rigging and will be a lot lighter then Stainless Steel . plus he may help you building it. GOD BLESS and great videos to learn by. Take Care
Why is the footage so wobbly? Does the comaera operator have the shakes or something?
more bloopers
why are you useing glass fuses when you can use blade fuses
We really like them and you can see at a glance which one popped....if that is the case. 👍🏻
@@linhgobenyt definitely a personal preference for the type of fuse but I am concerned about a safety issue with that fuse block. The wires feeding the block appear to be a similar gauge (relatively small) to the wires going to the various appliances. The wire feeding the fuse block needs to be able to handle the current of all the appliances running at the same time. Considering that it probably comes from the batteries to the electrical panel and then to the fuse block there is a long distance to consider as well, (I love that Blue sea circuit wizard app!) Please take a look at that, and I also noticed on the new lithium battery installation he has the master fuse in the wrong location. Perfection is Paramount when dealing with marine wiring. I just found your channel and have been so impressed with everything you have done so meticulously I would hate to see something bad happen due to a simple miscalculation or placement of safety devices. Good luck and thank you for the wonderful videos, you are truly blessed 😊.
I am surprised you haven’t painted your engine rooms.
Give him time he's not finished
The fuel waste was an error and money you just threw away.
I would have used that fuel
I wouldn't use that fuel to he could have just ran it through a micron filter to polish it the fuel was spotless
Haha, I guess he's never heard of fuel polishing! What sort of diesel does he think he is going to get while sailing abroad!? If he is worried about condition he should have installed a fuel cleansing or polishing loop and it would be just as useful down the road if he ever has fuel issues. Oh well, no worries when somebody is footing the bill for you.
OK, I have watched many videos and I know you have problems with OCD. Some would say anal retentive even. It has served you well the boat is beautiful! That being said you may have gone to far. Cutting Teflon tape with SCISSORS?? Really? I thought I had a problem having to eat pizza with a knife and fork! LOL
Should have just had the fuel polished and used it.
you did not have to do that!, just add some menthol hydrid to it, and go for a motor sail
No double clamping on your fuel lines?
Paying to get rid of the fuel as opposed to getting a dollar and a half a gallon on Craigslist? All you would of had to do is run the fuel through a fuel polisher. You will buy fuel in remote places that you will absolutely need a fuel polisher before running it. People use old french fry grease in their diesel pickups. A fuel polisher will cost you less than 80 gallons of fuel.
Why isn’t Emma operating the tender? Time to learn
She is under age.
A bit late to this party, but if you ever need to do this again don't waste the fuel I work at a facility and we store million+ gallons and it's never tested bad and you put in additive also. We've had fuel on-site for 25 years and they test it yearly zero issues we don't cycle through it that quickly either maybe 100,00 gallons since I started here.
I'm sorry to say that, but this is not a good installation. First, these squeeze bulbs do not meet the standards needed for below deck installations and they are not made for diesel. Then, the pumps you installed are not good for this application because they are not self-priming. Also, they are known for being very unreliable. A MUCH better way of doing this would have been to:
-Throw out the primer bulbs
-put in a car diesel pump (they can be had cheap and are very reliable), these are self-priming
-put it in directly behind the filter but before the outlet valves
By doing this, the electric pump can be used to prime the engine after a filter change, and it can also be used if the mechanical fuel pump on the engine fails. Also, when routing the second outlet back to the tank this can be used as a fuel polishing system. Another possibility is to add a second inlet, this allows to pump fresh diesel from jerrycans through the racor into the tank.
TXG....90% of this is better for sure, but consider an emergency loss of power in all this, and your still stuck. I for one have had to pump the primer bulb to get back to the dock. Actually the wife squeezed for an hour, I drove the boat. If your alive n on the boat, a primer bulb will get it running n keep it running till you can address it further and its a safety/ redundancy factor to consider in the plan. Great additional thought though, and well thought out for sure. Most Yanmar do have a manual pump handle on the fuel pump to prime the system. Either way worth considering at some point Teal, but lets stay focused to get this thing sailing ASAP.
@@jim28fl I get the point, but this is not a likely problem on this catamaran. At first, as far as i know there is no way to start these Yanmars by hand, so if there is no power there is no way to start the engine anyways. Secondly, the electric pump would be in series with the mechanical lift pump. So, if electric power fails while the engine is already running, it will keep on running because the mechanical pump on the engine will still suck diesel through the non-running electric pump. And besides all that, on a catamaran there is always the second engine to get back to the dock :)
I REALLY Start to wonder, of you ever are planning to actually really SAIL this boat.
I mean how much other stuff is there still to do regarding the mast and ropes????
Ropes.....haha.
A submersible pump relies on the liquid to cool it. Are you sure it won’t overheat?
The pump we used was designed for either submersible or inline applications.
My name is dave and I am building Raku 48 a tony granger design cat from scratch using plans. 1/2 inch western red cedar planks with fiberglass incasing the cedar. your show is an inspiration to me and my Thai wife that anything can be done if we work together . if you find that your yanmars are non functional or just for future reference there is a website called madeinchina.com where they have yanmar4lv230 with transmission brand new for 5.000 usd +shipping and they are yanmar certified hope this helps looking forward to watching the rest of your journey good luck Dave Peek
Nothing wrong with that diesel ! I can’t believe how stupid a smart guy can be when it comes to diesel !!! That diesel looked crystal clear. Not even a shadow of algae in that fuel. I don’t know why you donated 80 gallons back to the guy who’s going to sell it back to you at the current price. You even filtered the whole 80 gallons of fuel which I guarantee that’s 100% better than what you’ll be buying back from them. Maybe your “fresh diesel” will be way dirtier and even may contain water and algae. I’ve bought plenty of crappy diesel over the years and it was so “fresh” that it was hot just delivered from the refinery. Selling hot diesel is another way these fuel station scumbags are cheating the people.
Dude, you’re very smart and a highly skilled individual, but what you did with that diesel was very stupid to say the least !!!!
Wow!! I feel like i need to smoke after watching that sexy installation!! Really good lookin work!!