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Day 25: Why do they make this so difficult? 😤 Changing an impossible hose on the sailboat
16 June 2025 · 11 min · 514 views
What this video covers
Jorman spends day 25 of a sailboat restoration project clearing a blocked hose in a confined, difficult-to-access space. After attempting to replace the obstructed line with a spare, he discovers the diameters do not match. He instead removes the original hose, manually clears the internal blockage, and reinstalls it. The process requires repeated entry and exit from a cramped bilge area to retrieve tools and adjust fittings, including replacing an undersized hose clamp with a larger one to ensure a secure connection. The restoration goal for this vessel, currently located in Porto Santo, is to achieve basic operational safety for coastal day-sailing rather than a full, high-cost refit. By simplifying the boat's systems and focusing on functionality, the project aims to return the abandoned hull to the water for local use. Working in restricted, inaccessible spaces is a necessary skill for completing repairs on older, neglected sailboats.
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