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#47 Boat ...One day …one problem!!!

22 October 2024 · 31 min · 4K views · Caritan, Martinique

What this video covers

Djé and Nad, aboard their catamaran, troubleshoot and repair several onboard systems while anchored in Carriacou, Grenada. After losing a neoprene shorty wetsuit overboard due to high winds, Djé focuses on replacing the cooling pump for the boat's generator.0:47 He installs an electric pump to replace the traditional impeller-style unit, noting the importance of priming the system and ensuring the pump never runs without the engine.18:18 He emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a supply of spare hoses and stainless steel hose clamps for emergency repairs.11:39 Additionally, the crew addresses a drainage issue with their washing machine.24:42 After discovering a broken drain hose, Djé sources a flexible sink-drain hose in Le Marin, Martinique, and adapts it to the machine’s pump using a standard hose clamp.27:06 He also clears a blockage in the marine head by cleaning a previously unserviced fitting.24:31 The crew successfully restores the generator and washing machine to working order, highlighting the value of organized spare parts and systematic troubleshooting for routine maintenance.

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