ELECTRIC HEAD CONVERSION AND A NEW 20HP OUTBOARD | Ep.131

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  • @joewilliams5396
    @joewilliams5396 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job Alex, looking forward to see you on the water.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Joe!

    • @markthomasson5077
      @markthomasson5077 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      With all that weight, half the speed (sailing)?

    • @markthomasson5077
      @markthomasson5077 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      6hp would be sufficient for getting in / out harbour

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markthomasson5077 definitely not half the speed!

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markthomasson5077 it would but I will be going much further afield!

  • @felixmuller3036
    @felixmuller3036 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations to the good progress! Best, Felix

  • @grahamm2015
    @grahamm2015 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The elbow will help prevent kinks in the pipes, they will also drop the pressure due to the tight bend. Removing them is best if you can.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep only have one t connector in the whole system!

  • @marcusleather1329
    @marcusleather1329 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another amazing video. I can't to see out sailing her. This spring.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Next video she will be on the water!

  • @billywhizz6483
    @billywhizz6483 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lots of new goodies going in, looks good. With everything out of the bilge, I'd be tempted to hoover all that crud out and stick some bilge cleaner down there (ducks and runs for cover).

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Might even give it a kick of paint too!

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    more power = more better. 😃 great update 2x👍

  • @robertscholz4486
    @robertscholz4486 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Alex ... just a thought about the old 9.9 motor ... the channel Wilding Sailing is refitting a Wharram Pahi 42 Catamaran (also in UK), and he is looking for another 9.9 for his boat (found and bought one so far) to replace the old 2 strokes that came with it. You might want to reach out to Mark if you are planning on selling the 9.9, as he would more than likely be interested -- it might help offset the cost of the new 20 HP you already picked up!!! Your making nice progress -- too bad about that bulkhead in the water tank -- might want to add some bleach for disinfection (about 1 tsp. per 15 gallons US should do the trick).

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I was thinking that! Would be ideal for him. Will definitely be cleaning that tank! Thank you Robert!

  • @markgallagher1376
    @markgallagher1376 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job!! Can’t wait to see it out Sailing.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not long now! Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffweston7465
    @jeffweston7465 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great work by both of you and always good to see Dainiel.Hope you are taking him out with you.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! He will be for sure!

  • @chrisobrien5138
    @chrisobrien5138 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool upgrades!

  • @davidsutherland5044
    @davidsutherland5044 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to see your using Tru design. Good quality New Zealand made products.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed they are! Will hopefully visit NZ one day!

    • @davidsutherland5044
      @davidsutherland5044 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlexGoesSailing hope you do. Will gladly show you round

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidsutherland5044 that would be brilliant!

  • @Topher5035
    @Topher5035 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great progress. Is it still going to be a bit of a mission at the launching ramp?

  • @lindsayhenderson5844
    @lindsayhenderson5844 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where do you get your stainless steel fasteners? Getting A2 is easy enough but I need somewhere that has a good range of A4. Thanks.

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Westfield fasteners is the place I use!

  • @sailingona
    @sailingona 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work what time of the year is that? 😊looking nice and sunny

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      April I think 🤔

    • @sailingona
      @sailingona 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlexGoesSailing Wow looking for for more episodes :) bring it on summer :)))

  • @NikNiks1
    @NikNiks1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Alex - good videos mister and wishing you every success with your marine fun.
    Meanwhile, your use of clear plastic braid hose to make your water systems is a big mistake. Any water (fresh and salt) resting in a piping system exposed to any amount of daylight will grow nasty. As in bacteria with toxins.
    All of your piping must be 100% light proof and it does not matter if you're thinking your piping will be ok hidden in a locker - it will not be ok.
    Consider using domestic pex barrier piping and high quality push fittings.
    The 'baffle' in your water tank is to reduce sloshing - obviously when the tank is half empty then the whole lot will be swishing around each time you hit a wave. Extremes can affect the boat's stability and even damage structure.
    I'd say every millimetre of piping and every single original fitting and pump within your existing water tank and water system is unusable. Filling lines through to discharge lines. It's a contaminated germ pit. I'd recommend you condemn everything, else you may end severely ill when in the middle of Biscay.
    Always paying attention to structural integrity, you can cut access in the top of the existing water tank and install a flexible tank inside instead. (They are cheap and strong and good)
    All new tank
    All new piping to correct standard
    All new fittings
    All new pumps
    Backflow prevention
    Attention to be given on fitting backflow preventers into the toilet sink tap, shower head and galley tap. There must be no chance of contaminated water running back into the tank from any outlet.
    Good luck mister - but your present water system is horrific.
    Happy Googling
    BRgds .. Nick

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Nick! Valid considerations to be made. Being a trailer sailer the system is drained when not in use and cleaned before every use and has an inline filter. Can confirm it tastes great and haven’t got ill from it as of yet. Couldn’t imagine the cost on doing all of the upgrades suggested.

    • @NikNiks1
      @NikNiks1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AlexGoesSailingWell, you don't need Raymarine gold mine but you do need water.
      Anyway, what's good for the soul ?? and boys toys always skew priorities.
      🤪

    • @AlexGoesSailing
      @AlexGoesSailing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NikNiks1 if I ever do have a problems I will be spending on the upgrades like you suggest as they are great long term solutions. If I was living on it then it might be a different situation as tank cleaning once a week wouldn’t be possible.