All this for a HOLE in the Teak! (Engine and Water Heater Overhaul) | Ep. 09/2026
May 24, 2026 · 37 min · 4K views · Scarborough Marina
Hand peels tape from teak deck repair on sailboat
What this video covers
A Beneteau Oceanis 50 undergoes a major engine overhaul and a persistent leak investigation. A mechanic replaces the heat exchanger, which had suffered corrosion due to incompatible materials between the caps and the base.▶ 3:33 The crew also cleans the turbocharger, replaces the exhaust hose with a single-piece unit to reduce engine backpressure, and installs shut-off valves on the water heater lines to prevent heat transfer to the refrigerator area.▶ 3:57 A metallic noise following the reassembly is traced to a vibrating pulley on the watermaker belt, which required a secondary inspection of the seawater pump.▶ 5:11 Separately, the crew attempts to service the water heater by replacing the heating element and mixing valve, but struggles to drain the unit using the boat's pressurized water system.▶ 6:50 The primary ongoing maintenance issue involves a recurring water leak in the interior headliner. After resealing the traveler and the wooden handrail, the crew discovers the source is a hole in the teak decking where a screw was omitted during construction, exposing the fiberglass gelcoat.▶ 0:09 The leak path allowed water to travel through the deck structure and pool near the microwave. The crew seals the exposed hole and plans a full recaulking of the affected teak seams.▶ 30:08
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