So, you wanna think it’s dicey to put a rubber plug in from the outside when you are taking the valve off. But what happens is the outside water pressure actually pushes the plug into the hole from the outside. So, it’s less sketch than you want to think. If you are ever in a situation where you actually have a hole below the waterline and get anything near it from the outside it will literally suck up against the hull into the hole :)
The joys of maintenance... nicely done - I like the separate board for lights and the like. Very cool idea. Loo's are never fun... 🤢 Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work... 👍😄
Thanks. Yeah I have some auxiliary lights, autopilot/instruments and the chart plotter connected to that panel. I’ve got a lot more projects to share that are already done.
@@sailingsole Awesome! I’m looking forward to watching them. They are really informative and useful, and I like your transparency and humor around the gaffs that you sometimes run into. Like the reef in the main when you were trying to raise it 😂. For sure, you aren’t the first and you definitely won’t be the last. Be well and happy sailing 👍😃😎
Good job. I had fun replacing my marine head last week and correcting previous owner’s handiwork. Oy. I can relate to reluctantly cutting into the original cabinet to install the electrical panel, but you gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette.😊
Andy, you should put a very close eye/feel on that manifold assembly with the engine running and different RPMs and different loads. Vibration in that manifold will weaken it over time. and if you get into the right resonance it will fatigue the metal and it will snap eventually. you could get around this by using a piece of flex tubing somewhere in the main leg of the manifold. that should be plenty enough to dampen things. and i mean you only need a very short length of flexible tube section.
its great you used threaded pipe.. if you use quick connects... TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! the seals always go bad.. nothing more surprising to see quick connects rot and break...GOOD JOB!!
Nice job on the head replacement. I just had the guys at Baja Naval service the head and thru hulls on Keeldragger. That's one job I do not mind paying for!
Nice. I only replaced the seacock and added all that plumbing so that I could use the one thru-hull for three things (head, raw water foot pump and the auxiliary is capped). I would much prefer to do that job when it’s hauled out though. I don’t blame you 1% for paying for that job. Especially on your V40.
@@sailingsole I replaced the entire pump assembly a couple of years ago and still have a lot of resistance when flushing. Prior owner tee'd in ability to switch to fresh water flush by pulling in water from the galley sink drain. Head output can go to holding tank or directly overboard. There is also another tee with valves for a macerator pump! Aside from the 1% / frugality convo, it's way more complex than it needs to be. There are too many opportunities for obstructions and leaks. I've thought about ripping it all out and going with composting. Alternatively, simplify with discharge directly to holding tank and have a manual discharge via a hand operated bilge/gusher pump. Lots on this V40 that was over-engineered and made way more complex than necessary.
@@keeldragger I like the idea of the hand operated pump out or whatever it’s called. Less complex, less wires, less plumbing. Makes sense but as long as it’s simple to maintain and troubleshoot the macerator is a nice luxury. My macerator doesn’t work. I have a new pump butt* I haven’t replaced it yet.
Hi, everything you've done looks great. All I really want to say (suggest) is when you replace the galley sink foot pump that you consider a Whale Gusher Galley foot pump instead of the Catalina version. I was expecting to see a seadog foot pump but I can't really ID (tmc?) that one. It looks like it uses 1/2" hose which the Whale uses too and the Seadog does not. To discourage algae I always run "clear hose" waterlines through IP heat shrink tubing, which is available on spools, from tool outlets much cheaper than marine stores. You don't even need to shrink it on. I lube the interface with wax but I guess dish soap would work. The good thing about the Whale is they are long lasting, just like their Henderson Mk V which would be a good replacement for your Gusher 8 when it just gets too mushy. Sorry to go on and on but just mentioning some of my favorites. Old wives' tale #371: Every hose barb MUST have two clamps. OK sometimes that's destructive or even obstructive. There. I said it LOL. By now you must realize that all advice you get will directly contradict all other advice you get. Keep up the good work, she already looks like a different boat. Thank You!
Thanks Marty. I think the one that I installed was a Whale brand foot pump. It works great and you’re right, it’s good advice to have two hose clamps per hose barb. Maybe I’ll revisit that when I inspect it for service in the future. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@@sailingsole Hi, I meant that sometimes it's the right thing to do, and sometimes it's not. One boat I worked on there were two at each end of the stuffing box hose, even though at one end the "barb, spigot' ,whatever you want to call it only had room for one clamp. So the second one was clamping the hose to the spinning shaft. That's why I am saying that you can't make blanket statements about Anything, you have to do the right thing. I said it because, imo, you did the right thing, instead of using two clamps. BTW, when we change out valves screwed onto thru-hulls, it's not a big deal if there's no plug outside, no that much water comes in. Boatlife Life Caulk (not Life Seal) works just as well or even better even if it gets wet. I'm really impressed with all you've done. The Gusher 8 was a pretty good pump in its day, but the Henderson Mk V is ten times as good. If you do upgrade your manual bilge pump you will see where the G8 is flexy, the Mk V is rock solid, and in an emergency it will pump much faster. If you Do choose a Mk V, a little research will show that it's made in 3 different versions; WM stocks one of those versions. And they call it a "sanitation" pump. OK but they're even approved for FUEL transfer. Whale Pumps isn't stupid, they knew that and bought Henderson Pump Company. That's just one reason that Everything Whale produces is Better than the competition. The Gusher Galley is way better as well, controllable from a trickle to full blast. Saves water. Thanks
@@martyspargur5281 You’re the man Marty! 🙌🏼 Thanks for the advice. I certainly DO need to change out my manual bilge pump (honestly I’ve never tested mine which seems like a HUGE MISTAKE on my part should I ever need it). I always use the electric bilge pump when there’s enough water to pump out. I’ve thought of filling the bilge with fresh water and testing the manual pump to make sure it works. I need to test and possibly replace…now you’ve peaked my interest. 🤔
@@sailingsole Once the manual bilge pump has dried out for awhile it's helpful to stick a garden hose into the outlet and give it a short blast to get the valves resealed and the pump working again. The G8 has a "thinner" diaphragm which at this point could disintegrate if the pump was needed. If that doesn't get it primed, move the garden hose to the intake hose and give it a good flushing. Keep the faith, and the good work!
Hi from a new sub from the UK. really interested in your project - any chance you could give a guide on your reno costs ? Keep up the good work. Stewart
Hi Stewart, thanks for the sub and watching. I’ve kept “most” of my receipts but I don’t diligently keep track of my costs. I may look at my costs later and put it in a video in the future but no current plans. Stay tuned. Cheers!
I was really new to boat work and it didn’t work. An entire new toilet was only around $40 more than the service kit so we opted for a whole new toilet. Funny thing is, the real reason it didn’t work was because the seacock / thru-hull ball valve was ceased. So I may not have needed one at all but it was too late by the time I figured that out.
Very interesting. I have a 36 Catalina and am doing some of the same projects. Can’t watch your whole video though, the camera motions make me dizzy. They make a gyro handle for your phone which will solve that.
Sorry about that. That’s a first to hear that. Anyway it’s an older video so maybe my newer videos won’t make you dizzy. I use a GoPro not my phone and I don’t want to use a gimbal.
As to plumbing fittings, there’s bronze, like you buy at a marine store, and brass, which you might buy at a big box store. All look similar, however the brass has zinc in it. A brass part will suffer from “dezincification” where the zinc corrodes leaving a fragile shell, which can fail. The parts you buy at a big box store are not the same as what you’d buy at a marine store This reminds me of the water pump used on a Chevy 350, a common engine used in power boats. The water pump appears to be the same from an auto parts store and a marine store, they even have the same number cast into the housing (because the marine one has the same housing) The marine one has corrosion resistant parts, (bronze impeller instead of steel) the auto store pump doesn’t, which is why they fail. Did you buy those parts at a marine store? Are they bronze? Your old valve probably failed because someone bought it at Home Depot and it has a steel shaft. No they don’t raise the price because it’s for a boat, the parts are different Unfortunately you bought another cheap toilet instead of a higher quality one. You will get to buy another one shortly
The fittings I bought were brass, not bronze and I know they are not right. I didn’t know at the time but I plan to replace those with bronze. I am always VERY aware of those particular fittings because they are not right for a marine environment. So say what you want about the the fittings but they’ll be changed soon enough. As for the toilet, you make me laugh!!! 🤣
Those are great examples of what marinas pay me to take to the dump. I've even tried to give boats away- but most people don't understand how much it costs to transport a boat, let alone the time and money involved in rebuilding one. I'm in year 2 of restoring a 1968 Hatteras 34, and I don't even pay storage. It's not easy unless you one of those youtubers that doesn't work and people send you money.
how does the cat 30 handle going into waves? Does it deaccelerate, then accelerate or does it ride them smoothly. Just wondering because she is very beamy.
Hi there. She will definitely slow down a little then pick back up. Not too bad but that beam and Stoked is only 30’ so we’ve only got about 12k displacement. Cheers! 🤙🏼
ok, can you spend more time showing how you fixed that floor pump? you didn't even tell us why it was leaking, or the cause. did you just replace the pump? and how the heck did you get to it? otherwise, this is pretty much just a showoff video that you can fix stuff.
That was a terrible ending. 😂 I said at the end of the video that I did a major project to get it working but I didn’t explain. All I did was replace the pump. I didn’t have clips of it.
363 llikes... on a vid about "electricity" . . . Nikola Tesla would be very... "energised"...!! He too, looked good on the dancefloor. Although he was not much of a betting man. . . Nice Work Mr...!! not to many folks can one hand a jigsaw while workin' just the tip... of the shop vac hose... If Isaac Newton was an aspiring plumber... We'd all be up s~~t creek...
So, you wanna think it’s dicey to put a rubber plug in from the outside when you are taking the valve off. But what happens is the outside water pressure actually pushes the plug into the hole from the outside. So, it’s less sketch than you want to think. If you are ever in a situation where you actually have a hole below the waterline and get anything near it from the outside it will literally suck up against the hull into the hole :)
Thank God for physics! 😂
Love your work
Thanks again 🤙🏼
Those cockpit lights look really nice and I suspect will also be very useful. Nice work!
I use them every time I’m on the boat at night. 👍🏼
@@sailingsole Do you have a link and are they water proof?
The joys of maintenance... nicely done - I like the separate board for lights and the like. Very cool idea. Loo's are never fun... 🤢 Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work... 👍😄
Thanks. Yeah I have some auxiliary lights, autopilot/instruments and the chart plotter connected to that panel. I’ve got a lot more projects to share that are already done.
@@sailingsole Awesome! I’m looking forward to watching them. They are really informative and useful, and I like your transparency and humor around the gaffs that you sometimes run into. Like the reef in the main when you were trying to raise it 😂. For sure, you aren’t the first and you definitely won’t be the last. Be well and happy sailing 👍😃😎
@@mwmentor cheers! 👊🏼
So did you replace the raw water pump or what? How'd you take care of the leak and get it working? 🤔
Yeah as I mentioned at the end I replaced the raw water pump.
Got an '82 Cat 30 myself, checked in on thruhull work. Nice work, she looks great!
Right on Wayne! C30’s!!!!! 🤙🏼
Good job. I had fun replacing my marine head last week and correcting previous owner’s handiwork. Oy.
I can relate to reluctantly cutting into the original cabinet to install the electrical panel, but you gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette.😊
Haha I like that…”break a few eggs…” 👍🏼 I’m gna use that one!
Thanks Disko, much appreciated. Oy oy oy! 😂
We love projects! Dont apologise. (Especially if its you guys doing all the work)
Did I apologize? 😂 Thanks for watching!
Andy, you should put a very close eye/feel on that manifold assembly with the engine running and different RPMs and different loads. Vibration in that manifold will weaken it over time. and if you get into the right resonance it will fatigue the metal and it will snap eventually. you could get around this by using a piece of flex tubing somewhere in the main leg of the manifold. that should be plenty enough to dampen things. and i mean you only need a very short length of flexible tube section.
This is good advice. Do you know how to make someone ignore good advice? Follow it up with a negative comment. 👍🏼 #noneya
its great you used threaded pipe.. if you use quick connects... TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! the seals always go bad.. nothing more surprising to see quick connects rot and break...GOOD JOB!!
Thanks Patrick. Cheers!
I learn something from you every time!
Right on Walt! Had to hear it.
Nice job on your fixes.
Thank you! Cheers! 🤙🏼
Nothing like having the sh**** up and running, congrats. One project at a time
Haha yep! I still have a rule, no 💩 on the boat, only pee (unless it’s mega dire of course) 😂
Nice job on the head replacement. I just had the guys at Baja Naval service the head and thru hulls on Keeldragger. That's one job I do not mind paying for!
Nice. I only replaced the seacock and added all that plumbing so that I could use the one thru-hull for three things (head, raw water foot pump and the auxiliary is capped). I would much prefer to do that job when it’s hauled out though. I don’t blame you 1% for paying for that job. Especially on your V40.
@@sailingsole I replaced the entire pump assembly a couple of years ago and still have a lot of resistance when flushing. Prior owner tee'd in ability to switch to fresh water flush by pulling in water from the galley sink drain. Head output can go to holding tank or directly overboard. There is also another tee with valves for a macerator pump! Aside from the 1% / frugality convo, it's way more complex than it needs to be. There are too many opportunities for obstructions and leaks. I've thought about ripping it all out and going with composting. Alternatively, simplify with discharge directly to holding tank and have a manual discharge via a hand operated bilge/gusher pump. Lots on this V40 that was over-engineered and made way more complex than necessary.
@@keeldragger I like the idea of the hand operated pump out or whatever it’s called. Less complex, less wires, less plumbing. Makes sense but as long as it’s simple to maintain and troubleshoot the macerator is a nice luxury. My macerator doesn’t work. I have a new pump butt* I haven’t replaced it yet.
Might want to add a stabilizing block to those tees the can snap with about 100lbs
Good idea
Hi, everything you've done looks great.
All I really want to say (suggest) is when you replace the galley sink foot pump that you consider a Whale Gusher Galley foot pump instead of the Catalina version. I was expecting to see a seadog foot pump but I can't really ID (tmc?) that one. It looks like it uses 1/2" hose which the Whale uses too and the Seadog does not. To discourage algae I always run "clear hose" waterlines through IP heat shrink tubing, which is available on spools, from tool outlets much cheaper than marine stores. You don't even need to shrink it on. I lube the interface with wax but I guess dish soap would work.
The good thing about the Whale is they are long lasting, just like their Henderson Mk V which would be a good replacement for your Gusher 8 when it just gets too mushy.
Sorry to go on and on but just mentioning some of my favorites.
Old wives' tale #371: Every hose barb MUST have two clamps. OK sometimes that's destructive or even obstructive. There. I said it LOL. By now you must realize that all advice you get will directly contradict all other advice you get.
Keep up the good work, she already looks like a different boat. Thank You!
Oh, I see it's done. Thanks!
Thanks Marty. I think the one that I installed was a Whale brand foot pump. It works great and you’re right, it’s good advice to have two hose clamps per hose barb. Maybe I’ll revisit that when I inspect it for service in the future. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@@sailingsole Hi, I meant that sometimes it's the right thing to do, and sometimes it's not. One boat I worked on there were two at each end of the stuffing box hose, even though at one end the "barb, spigot' ,whatever you want to call it only had room for one clamp. So the second one was clamping the hose to the spinning shaft.
That's why I am saying that you can't make blanket statements about Anything, you have to do the right thing. I said it because, imo, you did the right thing, instead of using two clamps.
BTW, when we change out valves screwed onto thru-hulls, it's not a big deal if there's no plug outside, no that much water comes in. Boatlife Life Caulk (not Life Seal) works just as well or even better even if it gets wet.
I'm really impressed with all you've done.
The Gusher 8 was a pretty good pump in its day, but the Henderson Mk V is ten times as good. If you do upgrade your manual bilge pump you will see where the G8 is flexy, the Mk V is rock solid, and in an emergency it will pump much faster. If you Do choose a Mk V, a little research will show that it's made in 3 different versions; WM stocks one of those versions. And they call it a "sanitation" pump. OK but they're even approved for FUEL transfer.
Whale Pumps isn't stupid, they knew that and bought Henderson Pump Company.
That's just one reason that Everything Whale produces is Better than the competition.
The Gusher Galley is way better as well, controllable from a trickle to full blast. Saves water.
Thanks
@@martyspargur5281 You’re the man Marty! 🙌🏼 Thanks for the advice. I certainly DO need to change out my manual bilge pump (honestly I’ve never tested mine which seems like a HUGE MISTAKE on my part should I ever need it). I always use the electric bilge pump when there’s enough water to pump out. I’ve thought of filling the bilge with fresh water and testing the manual pump to make sure it works. I need to test and possibly replace…now you’ve peaked my interest. 🤔
@@sailingsole Once the manual bilge pump has dried out for awhile it's helpful to stick a garden hose into the outlet and give it a short blast to get the valves resealed and the pump working again. The G8 has a "thinner" diaphragm which at this point could disintegrate if the pump was needed. If that doesn't get it primed, move the garden hose to the intake hose and give it a good flushing.
Keep the faith, and the good work!
can you make a video of what you need to do to a boat before you look for a marina thanks
I put an Airhead in my Catalina 30. Getting rid of the black tank gave me enough space for a watermaker.
What’s an airhead? I’ll have to look that up.
@@sailingsole A composting toilet. It is thin enough to fit with a little encouragement in the head.
Hi from a new sub from the UK. really interested in your project - any chance you could give a guide on your reno costs ? Keep up the good work. Stewart
Hi Stewart, thanks for the sub and watching. I’ve kept “most” of my receipts but I don’t diligently keep track of my costs. I may look at my costs later and put it in a video in the future but no current plans. Stay tuned. Cheers!
glad to see the head works. Why did you replace it?
I was really new to boat work and it didn’t work. An entire new toilet was only around $40 more than the service kit so we opted for a whole new toilet. Funny thing is, the real reason it didn’t work was because the seacock / thru-hull ball valve was ceased. So I may not have needed one at all but it was too late by the time I figured that out.
Listening Depeche Mode
Awesome
Heck yeah, I love Depeche Mode. 🤙🏼
Hello again!
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New pump at sink or did you figure out what was leaking? Thanks! I want to buy a boat and this is so incredibly helpful for me!
Yes new pump at the sink. Kinda botched that info in that video. My bad…
Very interesting. I have a 36 Catalina and am doing some of the same projects. Can’t watch your whole video though, the camera motions make me dizzy. They make a gyro handle for your phone which will solve that.
Sorry about that. That’s a first to hear that. Anyway it’s an older video so maybe my newer videos won’t make you dizzy. I use a GoPro not my phone and I don’t want to use a gimbal.
weekly duties include operating all thru valves sea cocks to prevent seizing.
👍🏼
As to plumbing fittings, there’s bronze, like you buy at a marine store, and brass, which you might buy at a big box store. All look similar, however the brass has zinc in it. A brass part will suffer from “dezincification” where the zinc corrodes leaving a fragile shell, which can fail. The parts you buy at a big box store are not the same as what you’d buy at a marine store
This reminds me of the water pump used on a Chevy 350, a common engine used in power boats. The water pump appears to be the same from an auto parts store and a marine store, they even have the same number cast into the housing (because the marine one has the same housing) The marine one has corrosion resistant parts, (bronze impeller instead of steel) the auto store pump doesn’t, which is why they fail.
Did you buy those parts at a marine store? Are they bronze? Your old valve probably failed because someone bought it at Home Depot and it has a steel shaft.
No they don’t raise the price because it’s for a boat, the parts are different
Unfortunately you bought another cheap toilet instead of a higher quality one. You will get to buy another one shortly
The fittings I bought were brass, not bronze and I know they are not right. I didn’t know at the time but I plan to replace those with bronze. I am always VERY aware of those particular fittings because they are not right for a marine environment. So say what you want about the the fittings but they’ll be changed soon enough. As for the toilet, you make me laugh!!! 🤣
Those are great examples of what marinas pay me to take to the dump. I've even tried to give boats away- but most people don't understand how much it costs to transport a boat, let alone the time and money involved in rebuilding one. I'm in year 2 of restoring a 1968 Hatteras 34, and I don't even pay storage. It's not easy unless you one of those youtubers that doesn't work and people send you money.
Good luck with the Hatteras 👍🏼
how does the cat 30 handle going into waves? Does it deaccelerate, then accelerate or does it ride them smoothly. Just wondering because she is very beamy.
Hi there. She will definitely slow down a little then pick back up. Not too bad but that beam and Stoked is only 30’ so we’ve only got about 12k displacement. Cheers! 🤙🏼
Another dumb question: Why pink plumbing tape? Is that a Salt Water thing?
It’s just the tape that I had. It’s held up real good so far.
What was wrong with the old toilet?
It didn’t work and the rebuild kit was only about $30 less than a whole new toilet so we went for the full newbee. 🚽 🤙🏼
Such spaghetti.
😂
ok, can you spend more time showing how you fixed that floor pump? you didn't even tell us why it was leaking, or the cause. did you just replace the pump? and how the heck did you get to it? otherwise, this is pretty much just a showoff video that you can fix stuff.
That was a terrible ending. 😂 I said at the end of the video that I did a major project to get it working but I didn’t explain. All I did was replace the pump. I didn’t have clips of it.
oh and sorry bro but i had no choice but to give you a thumbs down for that. 👎🤭😂
Do you feel better?! 🤣
@@sailingsole thought it would be obvious but was totally joking. no reason to be leaving any thumbs downs.
@@timnoneya811 Ok. Sorry I didn’t get the joke. Have a good one!
Meh, you should have replaced all the thru holes on the boat when you were on the hard while painting ...... but no biggie.
If time and money were unlimited I would’ve done that and more. It’s not the last time the boat will be on the hard so…meh!
363 llikes... on a vid about "electricity" . . . Nikola Tesla would be very... "energised"...!! He too, looked good on the dancefloor. Although he was not much of a betting man. . .
Nice Work Mr...!! not to many folks can one hand a jigsaw while workin' just the tip... of the shop vac hose... If Isaac Newton was an aspiring plumber... We'd all be up s~~t creek...
🤣🤣🤣🤙🏼🤙🏼