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“I Left My Boat for 2 Months… Here’s What I Came Back To WHSE176
30 marzo 2026 · 24 min · 56K visualizzazioni · Indonesia
Gloved hands extract dead fish from boat toilet pump
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Returning to a Grinde 27' after two months in Indonesia, the crew faces several maintenance issues caused by storage and neglect. The outboard engine’s fuel switch assembly failed due to a broken nut and stripped threads, causing a leak; the crew repaired it by shortening the internal spring and reinforcing the housing with tape.8:45 Further fuel leakage from the carburetor was traced to rust debris obstructing the float needle, which the crew cleared by disassembling and cleaning the unit.18:16 The marine toilet pump required a full teardown to remove a mangled fish sucked into the intake line.3:22 Additionally, the crew coordinated a water delivery service to refill 200 liters of potable water, cleaned hull growth, and successfully restarted the main engine using the compression release valve.14:48 The experience highlights the necessity of addressing mechanical and sanitation issues well before a planned departure date to mitigate stress.
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