#259 Maintain Your Boat's Bilge!
February 12, 2021 · 7 min · 4K views
What this video covers
The crew of Nervous- Starting Over! performs a deep cleaning and inspection of the bilge and keel bolts.0:30 The process begins by disconnecting the battery charger and removing an inverter to create space for an additional battery intended to power the windlass.1:03 After removing the battery box, which is secured to the flooring and the engine compartment bulkhead, the crew bails out standing water and oil from the bilge.2:20 The inspection reveals significant moisture, mold, and surface corrosion on the keel bolts.3:04 To address the persistent water accumulation, the crew uses absorbent pads to dry the area while investigating a suspected topside leak.5:47 The project aims to prepare the bilge for rust treatment and potential replacement of the keel bolt plates.5:54 Additionally, the crew installs piping and a pump to facilitate a hot shower system in the head.3:30 Proper battery installation requires secure, immovable mounting to the vessel structure.2:29
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