Boat maintenance Part 4 - Hallberg Rassy 54 Cloudy Bay - Apr-Jun'21. S21 Ep4

Series of videos which covers maintenance jobs during a 7 week visit to Cloudy Bay in Spring’21
This Part 4 has a rather strong plumbing theme.
- Replacing seals on the hydraulic outhaul cylinder
- Replacing impeller on the deck wash pump, and re-plumbing
- Replacing pressure safety valve on the domestic hot water tank
- Re-plumbing the domestic hot water tank and various manifolds
This extensive boat maintenance took place due to Covid pandemic which on a negative note caused us to defer our next sailing adventure to autumn 2021, but on a positive note gave us this opportunity to get Cloudy Bay’s systems in top shape before we cruise more remote parts of the world.
Boat maintenance - Part 3 - HR54 Cloudy Bay - Apr-Jun'21. S20 Ep3

[@monkeyboy8424]

Glen, you are a hero to every DIY person watching. Your work ethic is unparalleled. Freezing in Europe, I'm enjoying your old Caribbean videos. I turn the volume and heating up, and listen to the waves and wind in your sails. Merry Christmas to you both.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Merry Christmas to you too guys.

[@TheEggMan2000]

Epic project 👌 Lesser men would have had their spirits crushed after round one with the water heater.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, I had to eat my spinach that day. It was not a day to feel whimpy!

[@bartfeenstra5706]

My favorite channel. The master of maintenance!!!! Respect

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks Bart :)

[@RappinIggyG]

I bow at the feet of excellence. Thank you for taking the extra time to share all you do.

[@SailCloudyBay]

You are welcome. THanks for viewing.

[@johnalgar4747]

Well, I nearly lost a mouthful of lunch the 2nd time around when it started leaking again. I sooo know that feeling, been careful, methodical, made sure everything was right THIS TIME! Only to find something else. I did laugh out loud. Thank you for all these videos. It just shows what can be achieved by sticking at it. Especially since the bottom of that tank has been bugging you for so long. Honestly I expected to see all new fittings and a new tank when you cut back to that third time. But no! well done Glen.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for the comment John. New fittings did indeed come to mind. The trouble is you cannot buy them here in USA - the threads here are all NPT and those were BSP. I would certianly have paid the relatively cheap price to replace them rather than go through all that. That said, it was not the fittings themselves at fault, it was the sealing of them. Now I know, dont mess around, just use something like Locktite 275!

[@ZIvulicevic]

And that’s how you do it folks! Just like Uncle Glenn👍

[@SailCloudyBay]

Well, sometimes best NOT to do it like Glen, too :)

[@mikxt]

Loving maintenance videos Glen! All the bits and pieces are interesting, as well as your tips, improvements, and work-arounds. Just Brilliant hard work, cheers,

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks, Mike. Thought this one might be a tad boring. But there are some frustrations to have a laugh at!

[@simonwetu]

You have officially achieved maintenance hero platinum status!! I think more swearing is in order even if we are somewhat reserved Brits we don’t mind.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for the status upgrade Simon! Is that top level? Where do I cash my reward points? Actually, I think this vid has the most swearing - I was slightly worried UT might not allow it. I guess they dont watch my content :(

[@nikolas18v]

Excellent maintenance. It's really amazing how confident and methodologist you are, showing exceptional ease when it comes to dealing with each and every technical issue on the boat, irrespectively its nature and complexity. A multi-skilled seaman, completely capable to fix alone everything that may arise on the boat. Issues that, by the way, are plenty as it clearly is recorded here...

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, lots of issues. But I'm sure no more than any other boat used for long term cruising. All in all its quite the machine.

[@Lifes-Adventures]

Your maintenance and record keeping are outstanding! Well done...

[@SailCloudyBay]

Glad you enjoy it Jim

[@niallrath1925]

Your struggles with the water tank made me laugh (sorry) but it’s nice to know I’m not the only one. Great series 👏👏👏

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thank you! 😁

[@peterlamere5328]

Your maintenance series has got to be the go to reference for complete maintenance overhaul of a sailing yacht. Lot of small project videos out there but nothing that compares to what you accomplished on Cloudy Bay. Amazing. You have the patience of a watch maker. 😉

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for you compliments Peter. Much appreciated.

[@paulb1794]

You and Catamaran Impi are my favourite channels in boat maintenance 👍🦘

[@SailCloudyBay]

Wow, thanks!

[@ajones2725]

Your meticulosity is most compelling . Thank you once again . I expect you have dreams about that water tank and it’s array of fittings .

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, indeed, there have been a few "dreams" about that damned tank ever since!

[@WarandherGio]

Hello, hello he-llo he-llo I-llo I-llo I lo I lo Ioooove you! You are amazing and so precious for any HR owner! Thank you!!

[@SailCloudyBay]

You are welcome Giovanni. My only concern with these videos is that people may think Hallberg Rassy's are falling apart! Which is not the case. They are better than other boats by FAR! As we HR owner know.

[@ForzAvantiVelez]

Only 750 repairs in 4 years, you are slacking Glenn! And yes, I would call that water tank a little bitch too, how fucking frustrating! Well done in the end, looks like new. I press the like button before watching coz the way you film it is very easy to watch and my eyes don't hurt when showing details. Top work

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks Vedran. I had a feeling the material in this video might have been boring. But when doing the final viewing I realised it might class more in the entertaining bracket!

[@peterfrebold]

..... entertaining and enlightening in the learning department ..... thx for sharing .... as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans .....

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks Peter

[@DDixon3121]

As I've said before, I thoroughly enjoy your videos especially knowing that even an old maintenance master such as yourself has problems. Not only do I constantly learn things from you that are helpful on my own sailboat, but you remind me that patience is a virtue. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Wow, thanks! Thats a super comment Dick. Much appreciated. These type of comments keep me editing!

[@nortonmolly]

Yay another Cloudy Bay video. After reading your blog it’s great to see you doing the jobs for real. I admire your work ethic 👍👍

[@SailCloudyBay]

You are so welcome! Yes I guess its a bit like "read the book, now the movie"

[@stephenroskilly3737]

Just recently found your channel and what a wonderful change from other channels. I feel a session of binge watching coming on. What stands out is your banter. It’s almost like listening to your thoughts rather than a performance. I’ve always been in awe of Hallberg-Rassys and yours is quite the beauty, so I’m very much look forward to stowing away as you sail off on another adventure. 🖖

[@SailCloudyBay]

Welcome aboard Stephen. Enjoy the binging

[@ultrarekt5114]

Wow, I wish I had only 1% of your knowledge and skills to fix things!! Brilliant.

[@SailCloudyBay]

You'll have a lot more than you think you do ... its just a matter of getting stuck in sometimes. Its only when you get it wrong that you really learn. And ... someone else can alway fix whatever you have not managed to. Try it!

[@ultrarekt5114]

@@SailCloudyBay Thank you for answering and agree with 'just do it'. Have a great day from The Netherlands!

[@myoldtractorshed]

Thank you, I am looking forward to enjoying this tonight.. Scott

[@SailCloudyBay]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Anmeteor9663]

Crikey, I thought I was ocd about my ships to do list. Then I saw the spreadsheet on Cloudy Bay and I have several levels to raise my game for sure! As always, great to see the master engaged in his craft. Thanks so much for sharing, Glen.

[@SailCloudyBay]

It is indeed quite the mother of spread sheets. But its kind of morphed over time

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

That excel spreadsheet is well impressive. Amazing.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks Georges, I can send you a copy if you like

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

@@SailCloudyBay Really.?? That would be amazing. Thank yoiu

[@ABeriault]

Quite an exceptional clean boat Well done

[@SailCloudyBay]

Many thanks!

[@andrewstewart3133]

So much fun watching you battle these tasks. I only know one other person who does this level of maintenance and he has a x-yacht 43 here in Australia. And just like cloudy bay his boat looks like new also. Not sure if he records it like you do, but both of you are adding value to your boats.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Where are you in Aussi Andrew? I have 2 daughters (and now a granddaughter too) in Perth. They sail out of the RPYC.

[@andrewstewart3133]

@@SailCloudyBay yes in Melbourne (most locked down city in the world). Stunning place to live.

[@Yourweakminds]

Ooooof!! Miss you both. Hope all is well.

[@SailCloudyBay]

ALl good thanks John. Back out on the water, cruising south again.

[@armand4622]

I have really the feeling to be near by you for this work, very funny, thank you for this nice trainning Glen 👏😀

God morning from cold London!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Beautiful morning here Andrej, as we are about to set off into the big-bad Atlantic ... in December! We must be mad !

[@davidolson7575]

I hope you guys are doing well and will see you on the blue soon in the Caribbean

[@SailCloudyBay]

Heading that way right now David

[@bradbusch9585]

Awesome job Captain 👩‍✈️

[@SailCloudyBay]

THanks for viewing again Brad

[@tearsinthesun799]

Great to see you again top job as usual….

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bradcraig10]

Thank you so much Glen. I thought the vlog about the f#*@ing hot water tank was bad but seeing videos of the wretched thing!As always you accomplished that as you always do.Still wish I was there to help you heave it over the side!lol.Btw-was wise to replace flex line.The hot ones seem to last about 10 years in a house before the become suspect. Cheers.Cant wait for more videos.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for another nice comment.

[@danielculpepper8772]

Doin’ the job damn properly indeed! This is catnip for us boat DIY cats. Thanks, once again, for sharing!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Capnip? like it! Thanks Daniel

[@scottgoode9874]

Absolutely fantastic awesome to see you back!! Oh dear I have had a laugh, at your expense! Sorry. That water heater was fighting all the way, they do say things come in 3’s! To be fair you really have set yourself some ambitious plans with cleaning and refurbishing some beautiful fittings and you can really tell which ones you have worked on. Hope you and your family are all doing very well and that you are back out on the water again?

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes Scott, thought a few may have a giggle at my frustrations. Oana did for sure! Yes, we are back in the water cruising south. GOing out into the big-bad Atlantic today. In December. We must be mad!

[@robvanderveen3578]

Hi Glen, your perfectionism is really an insparation, well done! All the best from Holland!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for the compliment Ron.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Looks immaculate Glen.

[@SailCloudyBay]

thanks

[@mz2288]

Hi Glen, impressed as usual with your video and attention to detail. Not only do you take the time to video yourself, the work you carry out AND the video’s are always excellent. That is why I always hit the like button BEFORE I watch your video‘s 😀. I have a hunch Glen that you might have done this professionally before - maybe on a platform at sea? Anyhow I look forward to further video‘s and Adventures with the lovely Oana (sorry if spelled wrong!) and Cloudy Bay in the water soon again! Fair winds!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for the wonderful comment MZ. Yes, I used to work in the oil and gas exploration business, on drilling rigs. Lots of similar systems to Cloudy Bay. Yes, Oana is the correct way to spell her name, well done. We are in the water now and heading south again. All systems are up and running :)

[@glenpeters955]

Hi Glenn, you have no idea just how easy this all looks sitting in a nice comfortable chair and watching a recording on youtube. Why do I have the feeling it's not quite as easy as it looks. As always thanks for the interesting / entertaining videos.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Correct, nothing is ever easy on a boat it seems. But the editing does take out some of the frustration and wrong turns, making the job look easier than it actually is.

[@Sp3ktral22]

42:02 Your coolness when facing technical challenges like these are becoming legendary. Ha Ha Ha! much respect!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes that was quite a "moment". Glad I caught it on camera!

[@peterbarwick4938]

I concur with other comments, so entertaining to watch.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it.

[@rerav8]

Mr Glen, fantastico lavoro come al solito. Penso che conosca la barca come le sue tasche. :-)

[@SailCloudyBay]

Gracias renato

[@TheDummytoto]

Great & funny video. Love your sense of humour. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@rpcamp1874]

Glen: Thank you for sharing all of this. It provides an escape from the daily grind and reminds me of the simple joys of tasks completed and complications overcome. Can't wait to see where you take her next. Cheers!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for the comment. On the way down the US coast right now. Heading for Mexico.

[@philippedaudi1056]

Absolutely wonderful vid. Very instructive and inspiring. Thank you 🏆👏cheers 🥂

[@SailCloudyBay]

Philippe, Glad you enjoyed it! Thought the subject matter was a bit boring on this one. But frustrations should be entertaining at least!

[@rosswest1035]

Brilliant, I love watching you do 3 or 4 re & re's. I usually take 5 or 6 tries to finally get it right.. well done Glen!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, it does seem the re-doing the already re-done makes for popular viewing!

[@SailingTalisman]

Hi Glen. I'm glad it's not just me with getting pipe fittings to stay watertight. These jobs are literally the bane of my existence aboard Talisman. Two things I've discovered: 1) 5200 Fast Cure is the only way to go. Normal 5200 takes something like 72 hours to cure, and that's way too long. Plus, it really does need to cure at least partially before exposure to water. Even sea water pressure around skin fittings and ball valves won't hold if the 5200 is still uncured. It works its way past. 2) Permatex thread sealants, even the High Performance version, require a completely torqued fit. If you can't get that then they will absolutely leak. Finally, in looking for LockTite 275, it appears it isn't distributed widely in the USA. Did you bring yours over, or did you find a local supplier near Herrington?

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, I could only purchase Locktite 275 in Europe. Same experience with Permatex. Useless unless totally tight thread And totally agree on 5200. It MUST cure fully before using. I think that was my mistake. I was too impatient.

[@SailingTalisman]

@@SailCloudyBay But you were tenacious as always, and you have to respect it. It's why you have to do all this yourself. There's nobody out there that will take the time to do it right, even at full price. One other thought. Talisman is a first gen Oyster 485. The 485 had a run that lasted from 1993 to 2001/2, so almost a decade. And our biggest problem is frozen/seized parts. Just getting these parts removed, cleaned, and reassembled goes a long way towards keeping them serviceable. And how did we survive before Tefgel? I envy the cleanliness of your engine room and other spaces. Keep up the good work. Hope to cross paths in the future (we just arrived in St Thomas from Bermuda a couple of weeks ago).

[@Amerona]

A plumber told me never ever use teflon tape. If you backing the threads the tape will be destroyed. Use lingarn. The lingarn make some friktion so you can place the pipe in right angle. And that in combination with Loctite 577 will do the job. Like your videos.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Very interesting. Thanks for that.

[@SailingVoyager]

The absolute best boat work videos on you tube. Thank you for sharing Glen.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Wow, thanks Lee

[@garystephens8413]

Thanks for another enjoyable and informative maintenance video Glen, it's what sets you apart and keeps me coming back for more!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary. Editing these maintenance vids is another level of time compared to our cruising one, so I'm glad they are appreciated.

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

Most brilliant video tutorial on the boat maintenance and really appreciate you showing your spread sheet inventory check off green lists. keep up the great work as it helps teach us all whats involved in maintaining a sailboat properly.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Glad you enjoyed it guuys. keep coming back :)

[@roomofidiots]

That service history spreadsheet is impressive!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Can send you a copy if you like.

[@roomofidiots]

@@SailCloudyBay that would be excellent!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Send me an email on sailcloudysail(at)gmail

[@Ultramesh]

What a fandango with the water heater.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yeah and it didn’t stop there! Been yet more trouble while cruising this season.

[@garethbarker9498]

I watched every video you have posted recently while in hospital.. look forward to watching this one ☝️ now.. thank you.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Sorry to hear you are in hospital Garath. Wishing you a quick recovery. Glad we could give you a little entertainment.

[@toddquick691]

So glad to see the next installment which is fantastic as always. Great works!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Glad you enjoy it Todd.

[@stevenr8606]

🤔 your after some 'piece of mind' while sailing. Well you WIN hands down🏅 👍👍👍 I seem to believe your spread sheet shown is a first. Seen (👀) lots of post-it on colored paper of ideams to repair or needed to purchase. Sometimes just written on a blackboard 🤦 ☮

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yeah, I dont do post-its (Delos). Jobs are tool easily "ticked-off" when they fall on the floor and the job gets forgotten! Blackboard (Sailing UMA)? .... chaulk dust in the boat? oh, no, no, no!

[@stevenr8606]

Even a computer nerd 'Sail Life' that uses colorful post-it on his bulkhead & has never, ever shown a spread sheet of his endless list.

[@ianphillips3225]

Your spreadsheet would be worth a lot to caring owners. Gutted you are not doing KZbin any more. Hope things are good there and your travels are safe. All the best, Ian

[@SailCloudyBay]

Ian, I can send you a copy of the spreadsheet if you like.

[@johnwishart7950]

you make fixing yachts so enjoyable after you Finnish cloudy bay i have one you might look at

[@SailCloudyBay]

Sadly, I dont have quite the same passion working on other people's boats!

[@johnwishart7950]

@@SailCloudyBay i do realise that your quite a funny fella and a good sailor

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

Very interesting

[@IanB22]

These are just the most amazing boat videos on you tube….I’ll take glen over any bikini videos all day long! That spreadsheet was Ahhhhmazing to see!!

[@SailCloudyBay]

How about Glen doing maintenance in a bikini? Would that top it for you? LoL!

[@IanB22]

@@SailCloudyBay no thank you - besides, I thought that would be only a patron benefit? :)

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

I seem to remember you’ve done some maintenance on the sheaves before… Then again, I might be mistaken

[@SailCloudyBay]

Good memory Georges. Yes, I had removed it (and the piston) a few episodes ago. I de-rusted the outside of the piston then put in back into the boom for safety till my next visit. Meanwhile, back at home, I had the damaged sheaves repaired. And in this video I'm re-installing them for the final time. Alot of work went into that outhaul piston!

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

@@SailCloudyBay That’s great. What’s impressive is the high quality of fittings HR use. Well impressed.

[@tachwaahmed3379]

جولاة ممتعة وشيقة وبما أنني لاأجيد الأنجليزية وددت لو تكرمتم بتفعيل الترجمة للفرنسية وإن أمكن للعربية حتى نستمتع معكم في رحلتكم ونستفاد من خبرتكم وبعض أعمال الصيانة للقارب ، كل التحية والتوفيق من تونس 👍👌🇹🇳😀

[@goingmouch3753]

Hi Glenn without a doubt you are the master of maintenance your videos are so informative well presented and just pure excellent mate question please can you tell me what you did for a job before you retired got to be some sort of mechanical engineer for sure?

[@SailCloudyBay]

I worked in the Oil and Gas industry, upstream on drilling and exploration. Spent first few years on drilling rigs.

[@Mr.Alia63]

Hi Glenn just a suggestion, is it possible that in the future you divide long videos to 4 or 5 videos, each 10 minutes on 1 month so we could see more of you on a regular basis 👍😊😀

[@SailCloudyBay]

Sorry Ali, but we dont work like that. Try just watching 10 mins at a time. Same thing no?

[@Mr.Alia63]

@@SailCloudyBay Thanks Glenn why didn’t I think of that 🤔

[@searchpei470]

morning Boss!

[@SailCloudyBay]

Morning!

[@WaterTrails]

I'm amazed with the video editing, and visual aids quality, in-spite of the many boat projects. Best of luck with the conditions on your way south this winter! Are you headed to where you left off in the western Caribbean?

[@SailCloudyBay]

We are heading to the west this year. Mexico and Belize then Bahamas on the way back ... if they let us in

[@bartfeenstra5706]

Yes yes yes yes yes

[@SailCloudyBay]

Bart, is that the English version of the German song: Da,da,dar-dar,da?

[@bartfeenstra5706]

@@SailCloudyBay Dutch

[@TimeCrunchme]

I was interested in your spreadsheet. I’m trying to create one for our new (new to us) boat. Would you be willing to share your spreadsheet. I’d love to see what you track on each of those tabs. I need to start filming my husband the same way you film and talk through your projects. Thank you for your great videos.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Absolutely I can share it. Contact us on our webpage and I’ll get it to your email. Just put email on a comment on one of the blog posts.

[@stevedavis7882]

Just a quick question to save you from a lawsuit: did you get permission from Benny Hill to use his background music? I love watching you maintenance videos. Keep up the knowledge transfer.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Trust me, You Tube are VERY clever in collecting royalties. This track is one of the few they have not pulled us up on … yet.

[@tomriley5790]

Impressed with all this maintenance - must be the most thorough refitting I've seen! Such a well kept boat! What did you put on the manifold connections - PTFE tape or more locktite ?

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks for the compliment Tom. Yes, now back on the water, she is pretty ship-shape. But there will ALWAYs be something that needs attending to :(

[@jerryandersson1540]

Woo-hoo, here we go but first hit the like button :0)

[@SailCloudyBay]

Well done Jerry :)

[@waynefederico9396]

I don't know what your back ground is or was. Do you think about all the things that need fixed the next day before you sleep. I used too, now I just write them down then zzzZ ~

[@SailCloudyBay]

I do have a rough plan on what project is up next. And weather often dictates things too. outside vs inside jobs. And my list always have a priority, with the must-dos first and not the would-like-to-dos first!

[@ivanpollock367]

Fearless, as usual. This has given me the confidence to tackle my leaky Bene321 bilge manifold. Does the water heater get a name now it's caused so much trouble and been in and out several times? I sailed on a boat years ago that had Desmond the Decca, McClatchy the autopilot and the self steering was called the Child.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Hmm good question. We did start off naming things like that. The dinghy was horsey, the shopping trolly pony. But parts of the boat, no, we havent gone there yet! But it I were to name the water tank it would be an unrepeatable name or somethign like Davey Jones .... as in, thats the locker it will be visiting!

[@ralph9987]

Love your in depth videos. I am interested in your deck wash pump, do you have a brand and model number for me plz? Do you also have an engine driven pump as a backup? Thanks Ps. Use Loctite 567 for thread seal. It's brilliant

[@SailCloudyBay]

Its a Johnston impeller deck wash pump. 24vdc

[@phensriwood8081]

I tried Locktite but had multiple leaks, did it again with thread tape.

[@SailCloudyBay]

I was the opposite! Tape first. Leaks. Locktite. Which loctite did you use? only 275 works well

[@phensriwood8081]

@@SailCloudyBay not sure it was owner supplied disappointed having to pull it apart again, the thread tape I used was a bit thicker than the usual stuff. Your vid interested me because I was working on a Hallberg Rassy 38. Because of Covid owner had to import it from Greece to Melbourne Australia.

[@jensbovbjerg9284]

I think you got the impeller in the wrong way. The impeller goes anticlockwise seen from the cover side.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Hmmm, yes Jens, you maybe right on that! But the pump is working fine, so if I did, than all the fins flipped OK it seems. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@stephenmahoney9531]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jussimakela9540]

Mind boggling, love this stuff. Do you think you could make that Excel file available for other likeminded people? As in an empty template?

[@SailCloudyBay]

For sure. Contact us via our website. sailcloudybay.com

[@SailCloudyBay]

Totally happy to give a copy to anyone who wants it. email me on sailcloudybay@gmail

[@shanewalker2018]

Silly move bashing seal, use Piston Ring Compressor & HF to lubricate

[@SailCloudyBay]

You may well be right Shane. But at the time thats all I knew how to do it. I did use hydraulic fluid (HF?) on the seal though. Then giving is a gentle "persuasion" is the way we did it when servicing similar hydralics in the industry I came from. But now that I google piston-ring compressor, I will certainly try that next time. Thanks for the tip.

[@shanewalker2018]

@@SailCloudyBay I've had the bad experience of having to rebuild my brake calipers a 2nd time after trying gentle persuasion, just trying to help.

[@winding1000]

Glen , a lot of sailors who own boats with Selden equipment are indebted to you for providing the information and instructions on how tackle these maintenance projects , I know I am. Selden provides next to zero information or support. I wonder if it is possible for you to email me the Selden part numbers so I can overhaul my Furlex hydraulic genoa furler and staysail furler. They are the same units are your. Thanks

[@SailCloudyBay]

Absolutely happy to do that Hans. Email us on sailcloudybay@gmail

[@SailCloudyBay]

Hans, very happy to. Just mail me on sailcloudybay@gmail

[@SailCloudyBay]

Sure Hans. PM me on FB

[@jonasgamborn9255]

Just interested, what kind of Selden technical information would be of your interest? I might be able to assist as I work for Selden Sweden. Sad to hear you havn’t got any help.

[@winding1000]

@@jonasgamborn9255 Hi Jonas, What I was looking for are the parts list for my Furlex 400 and 300 hydraulic furlers as well as instructions on servicing these units. Glen was kind enough to send me all the information. Thank you for reaching out , greatly appreciated.

[@briandale8386]

How far away are those freshwater pumps away from the water tanks . Mine are 15 feet or so away . Do you have to ever prime them. Tayana guy. Sv bohemian

[@SailCloudyBay]

Hi Brian, I think mine are about that distance too. But I've never had to prime them. Maybe its because they are mounted low down, likely only 1-2ft (30-60cm) above the top of the water tanks.

[@aytacercen944]

There has to be a reason why you do not use Teflon tape or plumbers paste. I would like to know you reasoning. Not saying right or wrong but I have never seen Loctite used on plumbing before.

[@SailCloudyBay]

Bottom line Aytac, I've tried it all and nothing works at well as Locktite. But it has to be the right locktite take a look at this: www.silmid.com/Documents/MOD%20GUIDE%20Resized.pdf ) Teflon tape only help reduce friction so that a tapered thread connection can be fully tightened. A fully tightened taper thread is designed to hold a seal. If you back that thread off, even 1/8th turn, the seal is lost. Plumbers paste: tried lots of different types. They all rely on you getting the thread totally tight. Getting threads totally tight on a network of fittings that all need absolute orientation is impossible. Some threads (infact most) cannot be fully tightened and at the same time be aligned correctly. Hence they WILL leak unless a good thread sealant is applied. So this is where something like Locktite 275 or 3M5200 comes in. Once cured, both with hold orientantion and a seal. The beauty with loctite is that is gains ridged orientation within just a minute and a good seal within a few hours. 3m5200 only gets seal and a locked orientation once fully cured, which is several hours, even for the fast cure. Slow cure is over 72 hours.

[@aytacercen944]

@@SailCloudyBay Thanks for the information. Always willing to learn what I didn't know.

[@antonioperezgarcia9426]

Buenas Las juntas hidráulicas se colocan a 90° una de la continua, igual a los aros de los pistones del motor oto

[@simonwetu]

Please tell me the maintenance xls is backed up somewhere😬

[@SailCloudyBay]

You betcha it is!!

[@suleymanyildirim3023]

dostum calışmalarını tebrik ediyorum tekneme yani benim tekneme çok iyi bakıyorsun. takneyi bana sattığında seni çok iyi duygularla hatırlayacağım😀😀😀😀😀 videolarını zevkle takip ediyorum. mutlaka türkiyeye sizi davet ediyorum

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yorum için teşekkürler. Evet, Türkiye'de seyir yapmayı çok isteriz. Listemizde yer almaktadır. Sonra görüşürüz!

[@alexstevenson2222]

Does she know you are doing these repairs on her galley countertops?

[@SailCloudyBay]

She does now!!!

[@MondoRockable]

What’s the advantage of duralac rather than tef-gel on the spreader rivets? Won’t those stainless-steel inserts for your mast step corrode against the AL mast? Why not just use titanium inserts & bolts and be done with the worry of galvanic corrosion on the mast? What were those fittings on the H/W tank - brass, bronze, naval brass? Did you end up using Loctite 275 on all the metal connectors?

[@SailCloudyBay]

Duralac dries and stays for ever. Tefgel tends to wash away after a few years.

[@SailCloudyBay]

If the stainless inserts corrode into the aluminium I don’t mind, because it means the SS inserts will be even better locked in place than with just Locktite

[@SailCloudyBay]

Just brass. And yes I used 275 on them all in the end.

[@MondoRockable]

I hope you have a backup of that spreadsheet - that's a boatload of data you wouldn't want to lose (pun intended). Care to share a copy, sans any personal info?

[@SailCloudyBay]

Absolutely. Let me know your email address here, Or PM me your email on FB messenger (SailCloudyBay)

[@christianjiancc]

Sailing in not for me now 2 much maintenance....lol

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, you have to be prepared to fix things on a boat!

[@antonioperezgarcia9426]

Buenas Mejor que el teflón en cinta es el teflón en crema, mejor empaque

[@tatzkiseno7694]

Lol😆😆😆

[@SailCloudyBay]

Yes, thought there would be a few giggles on this video

[@michaeltca3103]

nice generator -- QUESTION -- Is the whisper 8 generator motor made by Perkins?? Do you know what engine manufacturer that is?

[@SailCloudyBay]

Engine is a Mitsubishi

[@peterlamere5328]

Your maintenance series has got to be the go to reference for complete maintenance overhaul of a sailing yacht. Lot of small project videos out there but nothing that compares to what you accomplished on Cloudy Bay. Amazing. You have the patience of a watch maker. 😉

[@SailCloudyBay]

Thanks Peter, glad you find the content useful. Not so sure about the patience though. I think my days of impatience are lost in the video editing!