PULLING the OLD SEIZED ENGINE.. Boat life hey... Ep 431
6 January 2026 · 21 min · 39K views
Man wrenches seized engine inside cramped boat compartment
What this video covers
The host of the 40-ft sailboat Nanji 2 decides to repower the vessel after discovering the existing engine seized due to water backfilling while the boat sat idle.Watch Rather than rebuilding the damaged motor, the host opts for a full engine room refit to ensure reliability for a planned Atlantic crossing and the remainder of a 20,000-mile circumnavigation.1:20 After stripping the engine to the block, the host uses soccer balls as makeshift jacks to lift the unit and slide it onto a skateboard for removal through the companionway.2:54 The refit includes grinding down lumpy fibreglass in the bilge, removing redundant saltwater hoses and pumps, and planning a new layout that separates electrical components from water-handling systems.4:57 The host intends to install a new engine with dual high-output alternators to eliminate the need for a separate generator.10:39 The project involves extensive cleaning and surface preparation for a one-pack polyurethane coating to seal the engine room.5:25
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