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Preparing our dinghy for remote adventures in the pacific Episode 495
14 June 2026 · 9 min · 8K views · Panama
Sailor motors dinghy across turquoise Pacific waters near island
What this video covers
To prepare for a Pacific crossing, the crew of a cruising sailboat upgrades their dinghy’s outboard system and adds fishing accessories while stationed in Panama.▶ 0:00 They install a Parker fuel-water separator filter to protect their Mercury 15-horsepower four-stroke outboard from contaminated fuel, which is a common issue in remote locations.▶ 1:41 The installation includes replacing old, UV-damaged fuel lines with heavy-walled marine-grade hose.▶ 3:05 To prevent galvanic corrosion when mounting stainless steel rod holders to the aluminum dinghy hull, the crew uses isolation washers and applies LanoCoat to the threads.▶ 6:09 The chosen rod holders are adjustable Scotty units that feature a quick-release locking mechanism for versatile mounting on vertical or horizontal surfaces.▶ 5:40 These upgrades aim to ensure engine reliability and utility for remote island exploration during the upcoming passage.▶ 7:17
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