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4 tanks removed!
6 January 2022 · 8 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Peter and Sabina removed four of the five fuel and water tanks from their boat, Squib, to address recurring diesel contamination and replace ageing plumbing.7:50 The removal process required extracting the heater's fuel tank first to access the mounting bolts for the starboard engine's diesel tank.6:25 Because the tanks are through-bolted, the task necessitated two people working in tandem to secure the fasteners from both sides.3:51 Upon inspection, the diesel tanks contained algae-like sludge, though the buildup lacked the thick, hardened sediment encountered during a previous cleaning several years ago.2:36 The crew wiped the interiors clean with paper towels and flushed the tanks repeatedly to ensure all residue was removed.3:51 Beyond the fuel system maintenance, the project aims to facilitate the replacement of approximately 20-year-old water hoses located in the bilge.7:14 The fifth tank remains installed to avoid structural damage to the galley area.7:53 Accessible component placement remains a critical factor for maintenance, as the tanks can be removed without pulling the engine.3:51
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