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30 Miles to Go & I'm Running Out of Fuel!
July 24, 2025 · 32 min · 3K views · English Channel
What this video covers
A sailor managing low fuel and low battery levels while 30 miles from a marina uses a drill-powered pump to transfer diesel from jerry cans and a secondary tank into the day tank.▶ 9:38 The lithium-ion phosphate battery bank dropped to 28% due to a lack of wind for sailing, requiring the engine to run to provide charging current.▶ 7:05 The host identifies that the primary fuel transfer pump and a manual backup pump are both inoperable, forcing the use of a drill pump and a custom hose assembly with a plastic coat hanger to reach the bottom of fuel containers.▶ 2:51 After securing a bucket of diesel to prevent spills, the host transfers fuel to the day tank to run the engine at an optimal RPM for charging the battery bank.▶ 11:02 The process involves monitoring the closest point of approach (CPA) for nearby shipping on navigation instruments while managing the boat's energy reserves, including a suitcase battery and a solar generator.▶ 22:21 The host emphasizes the importance of maintaining small fuel reserves in jerry cans and keeping a clear inventory of fuel locations to avoid mid-passage emergencies.▶ 5:06
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