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The crew of the 14-year-old sailboat Zephyr replaces a manual toilet pump assembly while cruising in the Bahamas.5:19 After years of service, the original unit developed small cracks in the plastic housing and significant internal calcification, which restricted flow.5:48 Rather than purchasing individual service kits, the owners opt to replace the entire pump tower for approximately $112, citing lower costs and the inclusion of new seals and joker valves.6:05 The installation involves detaching existing hoses, unscrewing the base, and reconnecting the intake and discharge lines.6:26 To clear calcification from the existing intake hose, the crew uses a heavy object to strike the exterior of the pipe, breaking up the mineral deposits.7:18 The vessel maintains one manual head for redundancy in case of electrical failure, while the second head remains electric.5:08 Separately, the crew evaluates replacing their outboard motor with a four-stroke model, though they remain undecided between a Suzuki 20 and a Yamaha 20 until they return to the United States.2:26

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