How To Fuel A Boat

I've been asked a few times what the procedure is for fuelling a boat, so here's a video to show you.
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[@AQUAHOLIC]

I realise that I didn't explain what diesel bug is. There's a good explanation of it in the following link, and the issue with it is that if it grows in your boat fuel tank, it will eventually block your fuel filters, can damage your fuel pump and injectors and will ultimately stop the boat from running. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial_contamination_of_diesel_fuel

[@MaximKilligan]

I was going to write to complain about it Nick :D Good man.

[@pedro_zerper1802]

Hi :)

[@agoodm]

Why is it specific to boats? Why didnt I have to put any additive in my diesel car for example?

[@2490debrick]

Too busy admiring the view ;-)

[@peterjordan-turner8789]

One of the reasons bigger boats have fuel polishers.

[@achmatadams3433]

She is wickedly funny in a subtle way, great relationship between the 2 of you comes across beautifully on camera. I learnt a lot from your calm, professional and pleasant way of teaching some fundamentals of boating. Keep it up

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Many thanks, we'll try!

[@johnspecht72]

@@AQUAHOLIC I was going to say a similar thing as Achmat Adams but he put it more eloquently than I would have. Maryanne adds a great deal to the videos that she is in and is a welcome voice that will hopefully be in many of your future videos.

[@peterdew1966]

She’s Irish. There’s something in the water over there, wickedly funny with a twinkle in the eye. 😉

[@CorkRebel78]

@@peterdew1966 I was just about to say I heard a very faint Irish accent there 👍🏼

[@happisakshappiplace.6588]

A boat, some drinks, chill out tunes watch life go on by. Perfect.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Absolutely!

[@jusayenso8186]

Exactly. If it aint broke...don't try and fix it

[@matraven6284]

I read this in Marco Pierre White's voice 👌🏻🤣

[@roddyspence8373]

Nick’s videos are the type that you click the “Like” button before you even watch them. 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind! :)

[@Josh_H148]

Your not wrong

[@debbiejudd4933]

I do that every time lol.

[@tommyteesdale1854]

Agreed for sure

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

@@Josh_H148 come on, don't be lazy. It's "you're" not "your"

[@andrewbeale2585]

I have been boating for over 50 years but I still learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks Nick these videos are just excellent and show the reality of boating in the UK, down to the last detail. A very happy video, and proof you don't need a huge boat to have carefree fun for the weekend.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Great to hear!

[@jochem2710]

I bet that one day this channel will allow you to buy a bigger boat. The videos you make are so entertaining and high quality, totally different from anything that's out there. I see you're already doing sponserships. This channel will be a cash cow in a few years, and well deserved!

[@batmanbtch958]

You both with your lovely smiley faces make me feel happy. God bless you both❤️❤️

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind! :)

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

Maryanne looked stunning in her new hair dew. Along with diesel bug inhibitor I always add about a pint of 96% Ethanol to mix the water in the tank cause by condensation. In a diesel engine what isn't used from the pump to the injectors is returned at high temperature into the diesel tank. When the heated fuel cools it is replaced by high moister content air because diesel expand when heated and contracts when cold, letting the outside air enter the tank using the vent tube. This happens after a day of use and the boat sits overnight. Small amounts of water go to the bottom of the diesel tank and can clog and stop your engine if not treated. About a pint of Ethanol to every 100 liters when refueling your boat will allow the Ethanol to mix the water into the diesel without clogging the filter. If you have a fuel polisher it does this without the Ethanol. Just a trick I learned as a teenager working on a commercial fishing boat on the US West Coast.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's interesting, thanks

[@7755ian1]

Hair dew or did you mean do....

[@kenlee-97]

@@7755ian1 very, very clever there sir, but let's keep this joke between us 3 (yourself, myself and Nick)- as I'm sure Maryanne wouldn't be too chuffed after hearing such a joke!

[@7755ian1]

@@kenlee-97 "Dew" is really what's happening with the dreaded bug, i.e water mixing with Diesel starts the process. I did wonder how long before anyone realised what I wrote, to make the connection. You did, well done.....

[@kikosouza8363]

If this werent so good everybody would be asking for megayachts like the flying fox but nick managed to make it as entertaining

[@kenlee-97]

And certainly more useful/informative a video than all those ones that are more suitable as"entertainment" only .

[@tintin0954]

Now have the habit of clicking like before I even watch your videos now Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Awesome!

[@prospero4183]

It just saves time later.

[@nicbennett6554]

To think I nearly didn’t watch as I’m happy fuelling my boat. I watched because it’s Aquaholic and I’d watch it if the title was “paint drying” as you know it’s going to be good! True to form, a very relaxing video to watch and making the local coastline look blissful. Thanks Nick 👍

[@snv648]

These are hard times. Thank you for letting us enjoy life along with you through this channel.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very welcome! :)

[@stefanEf]

Really nice video and you both especially on the video. I'm waiting already for your daily video to be 5 minutes in "aquaholic holidays". Seriously!

[@tonygriffiths2485]

You guys are so pleasant it cheers up my day whenever I see you together. I can imagine you have just about circumnavigated nearly all aspects of yachting and its hassles. there maybe more to come, hope so. Thanks :)

[@poughkeepsie8516]

Wow, here I am, living in Stuttgart Germany with no water to cruise around yet you made me dream of motor boats/yachts 😍

[@kenlee-97]

One word sir- PORSCHE!!!

[@WeZ_WR]

Great video as always, beeps drove my barmy. Kept pausing the video and checking my smoke alarms in the house ha ha! Thought I had a rogue alarm with a flat battery! Keep up the great content.

[@gervers]

Marianne is a natural! Compliments you perfectly! Marmite & cheddar cheese sandwiches 🥪 for lunch? Or fish & chips 🐟 🍟? Great upload as always! Seriously, I love watches, boats and planes but yours is the best KZbin channel period! Many thanks and take care!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind, thank you :)

[@kenlee-97]

Don't you like cars?

[@gervers]

@@kenlee-97 Oh yes! Love cars too!

[@AllSingingAllDancing]

Hey that’s the gas station from yesterday’s video (where the wind was politely helping you park your boat). I love that you both are friendly to everyone and everyone is friendly to you. I hope Maggie the wonder backpack had a fun time too!

[@kenlee-97]

Wind as valet Parking, interesting!

[@davidfmelbourne3473]

And what an ideal music choice. As we're currently locked down totally here with a curfew and a 5km travel limit, I'll just enjoy cruising vicariously. Still need the video of the scones, jam and clotted cream on the aft deck though.

[@Ron-zr6se]

Another great video! It would be lovely to have your wife with you on a boat tour and for her to give her perspective. Such as having her do the interior and you covering the exterior and engine room and ending with both of you giving final comments.

[@graemewoodruff9988]

Love seeing you two together, so relaxed and comfortable.

[@garyking8039]

I was on holiday in Paignton just last week. We went to Brixham and Torquay. Had lunch at the Below Decks cafe near your mooring. It would be nice to meet you and buy you a drink Nick. I love your content. Cheers....

[@elkofcanada5003]

Love it! I filled boats for 5 years and sometimes it's actually quite a challenge to even get the fuel into some boats either due to dumb filler tube design or STUPID spiders getting in the relief valves

[@kenlee-97]

True, about the restricted filler nozzles, let the air escape as well by pulling the nozzle out of the filler once in a while. Also ,blast that damn spider into oblivion!!!!!!!

[@ronanmarshall]

Absolutely love the how to videos

[@superyachtchef]

Great to see you Marianne, hope you and the family had a tip top time back in Ireland 💞

[@jasonkoch3182]

Does Marianne know that she's sassin' the Admiral? Another great video, Nick.

[@matthewmartin1970]

Thanks for showing us the fuelling process. I was going to ask you if you would consider doing a series of videos on the practicalities of running a boat such as use of the vhf radio and what is the process of contacting the harbour to see if they have a berth, how much that would cost. Even emptieng the loo etc.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I have to Nominate,and Vote you 2:"The Best Boating Couple,on KZbin".!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@bryduhbikeguy]

@@AQUAHOLIC And You,Sir are marvelous with the ships,and Marianne is the Dream Shipmate.Thank you both for sharing your times with us.

[@ericr2047]

I have to say you and the wife are a class act love the videos keep up the good work

[@dmoonuk]

Great Video from Captain Holic and Admiral Mrs Holic, i was parked up at Brighton marina looking at the fuel bay eating my lunch and this came up on my playlist. Love it. Hope you got press access on Friday to Southampton and full access to all the toys next week.

[@roberthennel]

Nick, I really like this series of "how-to" videos on boating. Keep up the great work!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks, will do!

[@jakemeltzer9390]

Is it odd that I enjoy the adventures of Nic and Maryanne as much as the boat tours. Keep it up makes for the beginning of a great day for those of us who don't have a boat. And I guess I am not alone in clicking the like button even before watching the video.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@googlevoicer]

I assure you that it is NOT odd at all... 🙂

[@tmmtqoe]

Well, this was even better than the boating in wind video. Who would have guessed?! Really, really enjoyed seeing real people (you two are fantastic together) and a real boat that some of us might be able to afford. More like this please!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

More coming! 🙂

[@2490debrick]

You should offer day trips so your fans can meet you and enjoy an adventure with your grand self! It would be a worthwhile experience... :-)

[@Detroitdawg1983]

Call it the Covid Cruise lol

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@ALSO-RAN ! I think there's a compliment in there somewhere! 😄

[@Detroitdawg1983]

@@AQUAHOLIC Nordhavn is building a bigger boat than the 120 right? Can you get on there when their finished?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@Detroitdawg1983 Hoping to!

[@scottlomas5509]

Well if that ever happens I'm definitely in.

[@SierraLimaOscar]

Just so we're clear. Any video of yours with a smile from Marianne = Automatic like. Now you know 😃

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! 😄

[@SierraLimaOscar]

@Marianne McHugh You're welcome. Please don't fire Nick when you take over the channel, he could be useful for manning the lines and making Marmite sandwiches. 😃

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@SierraLimaOscar FFS. 😣

[@googlevoicer]

@@AQUAHOLIC ~ laughed so hard at this response ... and I hope the initials mean the same on your side of the pond or it MIGHT not be as funny - but it hella was to me! 😆😂🤣

[@brianb4942]

Lovely to see Marianne back boating with you. Her new hairstyle really suits her :) Ye are a great team, she is a natural on camera and well able to commentate off the cuff! Nice relaxing viewing, although I'm supposed to be working Lol

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@jimjohnson1715]

This left me with a big smile on my face, Cheers Nick!

[@johnpayne9777]

Enjoy your videos so much, like that you are both down to earth intelligent people.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind 🙂

[@secrestj]

Thank you for another great video - let Marianne know her hair color is beautiful. My wife had the same coloring and I mistakingly made a poor comment and have suffered since. I like the addition of the ‘how to’ videos, ‘according to Nick’. Thanks from Dallas.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'll pass it on!

[@kenlee-97]

Same coloring, you mean to say the 'lack-therof'. Also love Maryanne humor!

[@andygillett3165]

I always enjoy your boating life videos Nick. You should consider starting a new channel dedicated just to them. I love the new addition of a ‘helmsman" or should be ‘helmsperson’ too ;)

[@gareth36]

And that is what it's all about. Great couple of vids showing a weekend on the water. Didn't know about the diesel bug either,so thanks for that info.

[@richardsheldon7473]

Awesome vlog ,Nick,amazing to see you guys out there,stay safe ,have a great weekend,

[@divyeshnaidu1941]

One thing you'll notice in the comments, Nick is kind enough to reply to almost everyone :) good man👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I try! 🙂

[@georgepittarokoilis1381]

Nice video , easy to understand for us with small experience in boating

[@properpropertyplanning2412]

Brilliant video again Nick, just brilliant, beautiful music, great editing. well done.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@scorns60]

Nick....You are fired....welcome Marianne “ Waterolic”

[@CraigWedge]

I learn something new in every video! Thanks Nick and Co, great job as always🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@phill2010uk]

Your videos have inspired me to buy my first boat, a 1975 Moonraker 350. It’s a steep learning curve but loving it!

[@visionist7]

Enjoy it in rude health

[@AQUAHOLIC]

AWESOME! A classic. Where are you keeping it?

[@phill2010uk]

AQUAHOLIC to be confirmed! Bought it at Penton Hook Marina but hoping to keep it somewhere on the Thames until next summer when I hope to take it across the Channel. It needs a lot of work to get it seaworthy and not just a gin palace!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@phill2010uk Best of luck with it!

[@andrewmulhallam]

@@phill2010uk I'm in the process of upgrading the very same model. Great boat and you will enjoy the process.

[@pwindle]

I'd love to see you do a quick walk through on what to look for when considering a used boat. What are the 'watch outs'?

[@puzzler46]

What a lovely way to spend a weekend. Thanks for sharing it.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching it! :)

[@strider6920]

Very informative as always. Yourself and Marianne have a great lifestyle ! 😊

[@johnrichards3773]

Great video. keep up the informative videos on simple tasks like refueling and navigation. especially like anything educational.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks, will do!

[@englishwhitedragon6516]

Love all your vids but particularly trips out with you and yours on water and land - behind the scenes is great as was the very extravagant family charter you shared with us thank you. Undoubtedly the super yacht tours are fascinating but reveal the boring transitory life led by many of the very wealthy poor things - makes me feel lucky to be born without such problems. Please keep doing these videos they are inspiring in these difficult times.

[@XMehun]

It's good to see you on a more personal level, swear theirs not a bad bone in your body, another great vid!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@carelesswhisper1113]

That was a really lovely and personal review and a most pleasant contrast to the nonetheless wonderful large yacht full tours you expertly cover.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maxromain8280]

I am loving these "How to" we want more!!

[@seancairns2341]

Really informative video, nice to take it back to basics, great watch Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@g9rud]

Nicely done skipper, special mention to your first mate, love the new hairdo

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks 👍

[@bakinavanglica1282]

Just beautiful. I hope one day I will have also one of these boats like you filming on your channel. You two are so sweet, take care of your self, and keep filming.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you so much!

[@stu2355]

Videos like this Nick help to show us all aspects of boating, from the previous vid talking about berthing and wind, today fuelling the boat and then a run back up the coast. these also let us see just how much you enjoy being out on the sea. really enjoy all of your tours and videos. 👏👏👏😄😄

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Great to hear!

[@SaorAlba1970]

i like these videos more of your own boat than that of the super yachts you review as your boat is kept in great condition and it's more realistic ... super yachts are for the mega rich ... you would need to win the euro millions to buy one .... and the reality is you can pop your yacht/boat in any Marina you want without any problems

[@elvindelacrur2160]

It's a pleasure to watch your videos Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Lovely to see Marianne taking SmugglersBlue 👍🏻 Great Video Nick, Yeah go for a personal channel with You & Marianne and your Boat 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@Snacks1015]

I really enjoy your personal boat videos. You and Mayanne are great! My wife and I watch your videos when we want to dream about our future boat. We both love her new hair as well!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'll let her know! :)

[@OrangeAgent5]

Marianne driving Smuggler´s Blues 2 has a kind of coolness, I can´t describe. Thanks for sharing these private moments again...

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I agree!

[@rasferrastfarian739]

So relaxing! great footage thank you Nick and Marianne!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Our pleasure!

[@michaeldavey6276]

Another wonderful vlog, Merrianne should continue presenting your vlogs brill

[@chrish2996]

Hi Nick and Marianne. Diesel bug is a pain, glad you added the remedy much like redex in a car. Cool music very fitting for the trip. Great video thanks.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nedanthony7419]

Thanks for the great video

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nedanthony7419]

AQUAHOLIC I always do

[@alluraambrose2978]

Loving these educational video's.

[@dalefountain9269]

Thanks Nick, Interesting! Keep the videos comming, I enjoy them very much. Stay safe.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks, you too!

[@benjaminkorenarmwrestling9053]

I absolutely love your channel! Just ordered an Aquaholic hoodie!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@damiendenny4656]

Watch your job Nick Marianne is a natural another excellent video

[@dufehlstmir]

Thanks for uploading ❤️😎🙏

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Our pleasure!

[@patrickmolloy6994]

real life boating. lovely. not sure that I'd be out there with those grey clouds looming though. and a nice relaxing couple of days out.

[@mkid2295]

Another great video

[@jackirichard414]

Good tips, thanks for sharing with us.

[@paulmichaelsaltel1840]

Great videos Nick! appreciate the content. My Dad tied a small floaty to his fuel key as well as one to the ignition key for his boat. Just in case the key dropped overboard it didn't sink. Thank you and stay safe! All the best from Canada!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

It has one - the fob is foam :)

[@peterjordan-turner8789]

Great relaxing video. Its almost like being with you. Next time I'll make my own cheese & Marmite sandwiches.

[@jackirichard414]

Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@hrishikeshjaiswal]

A very lovely couple ❤️❤️❤️

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you :)

[@tomt810]

Another nice glimpse of life on the water

[@chriswelch9418]

Great vid again, love relaxing on ours, minus the kids is always better 😂 I think you’re presentation job might be getting high jacked soon..... 😂 you two are great together 👍🏻

[@zaw5473]

Hi Nick, what a great video and lovely views! I wish you and Marian will have a happy and healthy life as we are seeing for last forever. Take care mate!

[@bio7377]

cant go wrong with a good mr and mrs aquaholic vlog :D

[@Mabsaabnab]

Very nice

[@rando4168]

Who would have ever guessed that a pandemic is perhaps the best time to be a boat owner?! Good luck to you and your family Nick!

[@thegit8698]

Please do a watch collection video, I bet I'm not the only one who has an interest in watches and would love to see your collection

[@littleskiboy7]

Never thought to add any additives as our is petrol but that’s interesting. Great video, as always nick!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Less necessary with petrol, it's diesel that seems to have the problem

[@johnxina9156]

Thank you very much I am very happy to be able to watch your videos I‘ve just made my boat license and bought a Benetaue swift trawler 50 inspired of your walkthrough vid Now I can watch these vids if I’m not sure what to do Thank you

[@AQUAHOLIC]

AWESOME! Good luck with it!

[@markperrins9485]

Well now, that’s the first time I have watched a lunch style film with out a single solitary mention of the obligatory ham and cheese sandwich, not mention cheese and Marmite, what is the world coming to lol. Great video. Wish I lived near my boat so I could nip down and play.

[@jwebb3337]

Loved this video!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you liked it!!

[@LynxAQ]

I live in Torbay, Paignton. Love your videos Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@steveSmith-pd4st]

Great video as per usual Nick, and good to see you aren't put off by a little chop and bit of breeze! Thanks :)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EatsleepPlayRepeat555]

Really awesome!

[@Joshua-ww7rd]

Great video, keep the vlogs coming please!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! Will do!

[@robertbuck8946]

Another great video Nick, your videos have inspired me and I’ve recently bought a 2002 Sessa Islamorada and your video on wind was very pertinent as on my second trip it caught me out (thankfully no damage but I’m very wary now)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

AWESOME! Enjoy. Wind and tide are the things to be aware of, just make sure you keep plenty of space downwind or down tide.

[@kenlee-97]

Guys, the wind STILL catches out even professional skippers!

[@javiersierra1833]

Love this videos.

[@raydowley1038]

Natural and very nice think you found your new narrator Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I think so too!

[@philipptravels7922]

Just amazing