Life is Like Sailing - Installing a New Hot Water Tank!

[@bigroundwatermelon6456]

Gidday Alfy, another well put together video, my wife and I gather up all the sailing videos we like through the week and have a sailing 'movie' on Sunday afternoon. Yes, we too would like to see John's Boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! That sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Great idea to watch a bunch of videos all at once. :) Glad you want to see the boat tour!

[@V2106U]

Great video Alfy. Life is good when You have neighbours like John.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! Yes it sure is awesome to have great neighbours!

[@Thuddriver01]

Thanks for the tip on purging the air in the water heater before connecting the heat exchanger. Great video Alfie.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes an air lock in the cooling system could be an issue! Glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@BobMuk08]

looking forward to that tour.... I have never sailed, but I do have a caravan (I live in the UK) & that has a similar but slightly smaller smaller capacity systerm powerd by Propane or butane & mains electricity. Interesting video. I love that you do these 'everyday' things.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great! That sounds like a pretty nice lifestyle you have. :) Glad you enjoy the everyday stuff I do! :)

[@marshallpoe8087]

Great video! What a blessing for you to have such a great neighbor. I would love to see a tour of his boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! Yes I am very lucky to have great neighbours!! Glad you would like to see the tour! :)

[@karlossjackel2344]

always nice to see other boats and to get an insight to what they are like to live with if you get my drift and glad to hear you have just been busy not sunk or ill and as always alfy great video

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy seeing other boats as much as I do. :) Yes all good here, just been really busy.

[@piperpublishingllc9327]

Great job! A tour would be awesome. Love seeing how people do different setups and have ingenious ideas for living aboard.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad you want to see the tour!

[@olumjumi]

never even thought our hot water tank would have a anode. Yes please on the tour of Johns boat. great video thanks.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes the anode was news to me as well, but sure glad I know about it now!! Glad you want to see the tour!

[@funkyfender1]

Good job! Excellent step by step explanation of the system and maintainence of the anode, ptfe tape, importance of not over tightening brass fittings and the electrical connections! And yes please, for a tour of John's Benneteau 38 ⛵️

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the step by step explanation that John gave for us all! Also glad you would like to see the tour!

[@ga3ch]

Great vid. Lots of good info on water heaters. Yes, let's see John's boat! Keep up the great work.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video!! Also glad you want to see the tour!

[@bigfoot1307]

yes we want a tour of John's boat thank you for sharing as always

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great and will do!

[@jdoe265]

About to do this to an Isotherm for the first time. The video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad that this video helped and good luck with your install! :)

[@stringjeans7035]

I'm late to the party, but I LOVE your videos. Very informative, very useful, and I absolutely love what you've done with your boat. I think I could easily live aboard it. Your attention to detail is admirable. Keep it up skipper! SUBSCRIBED!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Hope you made it in time and so glad that you enjoy the videos and like my boat. Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@DougRutherford1]

Great video as usual. Always great too have an insight into boat maintenance.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! I actually enjoy the boat maintenance so it is nice to hear you enjoyed following along for it. :)

[@WakeforMe]

Nice! Good to see a 'how-to'. I don't have a water heater but the plumbing tips are good to know. Being the sailboat voyeur that I am - let's see John's boat!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I wasn't sure if it would be too boring for some people. lol I always enjoy learning stuff too. :)

[@wgkenney]

Great video! Good to know about the sacrificial anode. That is definitely not something I would have thought to check on for mine. Now to add another project to the list!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! Yes, I had no idea about the anode so that was a valuable tip for sure!

[@pcmadmann]

Efficiency tip: Normally these connections to the tank are all metal running from outside to the hot water on the inside. This obviously conducts heat very well and is a significant source of the heat loss from the tank. When your tank is hot, simply feel if the metal connectors on the outside are warm. If so, insulate the first 30cm or so of pipe and you'll keep your tank warm a lot longer. Especially since you've got 4 connections instead of the regular 2 on a domestic tank.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks for that great tip! I will do that! :)

[@robertcooper4542]

Great video! Thanks. My daughter and son-in-law are facing the same challenge.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed this one. Sometimes the maintenance episodes are fun to make. :)

[@SV-Valhalla]

Awesome video, can't wait to see mads take on the project. I would also love to see a tour of your neighbors boat. Thanks for the Video.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and great you want to see the boat tour! Yes, I will enjoy watching Mads and all his upcoming projects!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

that would be very cool ! love to see it !

[@mikedevere]

Nice job, thanks. Definitely like to see John's boat - more boats, more fun. Thanks...

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and great!

[@davidhodges9208]

Thanks for taking the time and showing your "how to" videos! Really nice videos! WE appreciate the time and effort put into the videos.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks for you nice comment! Really glad to hear you enjoy the 'how to' videos!!

[@SailLife]

Awesome video Alfy! Your timing is spot on :P I think I might replace the hot water tank aboard my new boat this fall :) I'm very much looking forward to the tour of John's Beneteau :)

[@OutsideAndStuff]

Yes! We must take a look inside that svelte Beneteau!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks Mads! I am sure your hot water tank installation will go perfectly! haha Glad you want to see the tour as well!

[@ronharbin6678]

Great video - thanks. I have the same heater in my Pearson 31. I burned up the heating element last fall during winterizing. Replaced that and also the anode - looked just like yours (gone). Looking forward to the tour of your neighbor's boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! Nice to hear you have the same water tank. :) Too bad about the winterizing mess up, but it gave you the chance to change the anode. Glad you want to see the boat tour!

[@verynearlyaboutsailing8114]

Excellent video. I have not long replaced a raw water cooled engine with one that will allow me to fit a hot water tank. It looks a lot more straightforward than I thought. I will measure very carefully before I but a tank.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! Yes, it was not too complicated at all, well other that the few modifications to get the tank in. lol

[@joehenderson658]

Very interesting video. Thanks for posting this. You and your friend did a nice job explaining this.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@w056007568]

Good job really well executed with the aid of a few modifications! Interesting to lean of sacrificial anode in the water tank - I bet not too many people know about that! Would love to see the boat tour.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and I was glad it worked out with the modifications! I was also glad to hear learn about that anode in the tank! I had no idea! Glad you want to see the boat tour!

[@93mikep]

Nice video.... thanks for sharing. Yes - I'm sure we would like to see John's boat. Also would like him to tell us how he likes a 37' as a live=aboard - from a size perspective.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! Yes I will try to cover all aspects of his boat and how it is for living aboard. :)

[@LEWBASSETT1]

Would love the tour. Great vid as always.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Awesome and thanks!!

[@RAJAesq]

Thanks for sharing Alfy. Very helpful tips.

[@lifeislikesailing]

You are welcome! Glad you liked the tips! :)

[@bahamasking2063]

Nice video. John's boat tour.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and Great!

[@ccbilly6678]

28 minutes of hot water tank replacement. Turns out it's 28 minutes of great content excellent work by you and John. Absolutely lets have a look at John's Beneteau. Cheers Bill S.V. Felice Bear

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed the 28 feature length film Bill! lol

[@wezpa]

Nice video as usual! I would love a tour of John's boat too!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad you want to see the tour!

[@richardcooper38]

Alfi, Who needs the stinking instructions? Is the plastic ring enough to hold the tank in place during a rough sea? looks like to rocked a bit when the fittings were being tightened. I wonder if some sort of reinforcement near the top of the tank would help? Thanks for all your work in publishing the videos.

[@lifeislikesailing]

haha...yes we managed without reading them! lol I don't think the tank was secured during the clip you saw because it is fastened pretty good with the flange. The flange is pretty thick and I think it should be good as is. :) Nice to hear your comment about the hard work it takes to make the videos, I appreciate that. :)

[@BullyHayes1977]

great video - very informative - much appreciated

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you found this one informative!

[@sv.janisj.-rockingthewaves9210]

Yes I would love to see Johns boat tour. Great video a project that I will be doing soon .cheers Steve South Queensferry Scotland.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great that you want to see the tour Steve! Glad you liked the video and good luck with your project!

[@andersjakobsen9906]

In the beginning i was sure it was going to fit. But the build up was great and made me unsure ;-) In Norwegian we have a saying about the thicknesses of a famous hair, placed on a specified place on a female body ;-) This was it... Nice to get done and you probably get cleaner and faster hot water. Greetings from Norway

[@lifeislikesailing]

I was sure it was going to fit as well until I tried fitting it in. Glad this episode kept you in suspense a little. ha The hot water tank has been great since! :)

[@passmeby9398]

Recently went through WH problems myself! Looks like he expended some blood in the effort. Make sure there is plenty of beer treatment!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Sounds like a good treatment! Hope your water tank problem was solved!

[@cyclingwithkiwi3956]

well done and a good job you guys

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks!!

[@bobbyshah5743]

Canada is kinda amazing. Even the plumbers in Canada are smart and nice. And yes, I support a tour of the Boat. Btw, I am amazed that Alfy did not know that his next door neighbor was a live aboard?

[@lifeislikesailing]

It sure is a great place to live and I am very lucky to be here. :) Glad you want to see the tour, but I was kidding about not knowing John lived on his boat. lol

[@johnnyohness]

Yes we would love to see John's boat.

[@johnkaveski7953]

that would be awesome to see his boat

[@sailingvesselsouthernlady447]

Good job! I would love to see Johns boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and great!

[@rdzn710]

Thanks again Alfy!

[@lifeislikesailing]

You are welcome! :)

[@0331FranklinebHolt]

Great job! When will you film Cpt. Johns boat? I can't wait. Thanks until next time stay safe.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and I will get the tour video done soon. :)

[@jorgeconcheyro]

Nice job Alfy. Call me crazy but I would get some sort of plug for those coolant hoses, just in case you have to remove them from the tank and need to keep running you engine (can't loose that coolant). Maybe some sort of U connection to plug both of them. I love this working videos!!!!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and I have a shut off at the engine so I can stop running the coolant through the line to the hot water tank. :) Glad you enjoy these types of videos!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good job Alfy.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you!

[@georgerobbins6171]

Great video! Would be great to see a boat tour of your friends johns boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! and glad you want to see the tour!

[@ralfspoddig3474]

Just wondering if you thought about turning the tank upside down, dropping it down then leaning it to one side and pulling it through that way? It may have saved you the removal of the trim.

[@lifeislikesailing]

We tried everything, the flange had to be trimmed.

[@sailaway4559]

Another Great Video, would be great to see a Beneteau!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and great you want to see the tour!

[@RobFomenko]

Isotherm is my choice in marine water heaters. Much more efficient but costs a bit more. Measure twice, cut once. Also you could have taken the top off I bet of the heater and the outside would have bent a bit. There is a space with insulation between the inner and outer tank.

[@lifeislikesailing]

So many options out there I imagine! Yes, I was determined to get the heater tank in and to do whatever was needed. :) ha

[@SVELFARO]

Nice job on the tank, and sure I would like to see johns boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad you want to see the tour!

[@bryanelam6128]

might want to think about replacing that old polybutylene pipe with Pex. That stuff was recalled in the 90's.

[@arewethereyet139]

John's boat for sure.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Awesome!

[@beduiini]

Hi! Great video once again, good explanations on how and why you did something like you guys did was awesome. But when are we going to see the tour of John's boat? :)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and really glad you enjoyed the video! I will get the tour done soon. :)

[@endeavour420]

great video

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you!

[@yampo77]

Great video Alfy as usual. I'd love to see John´s boat (if you get to sail it, even better). Of course you don´t read the instructions until something´s wrong or you get frustrated LOL.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video! Also glad you want to see the boat tour and yes a sail would be awesome! I agree about instructions! lol

[@vomKuckucksfelsen]

So did you put in the old sacrificial anode again? If it survived the old tank I guess you really don´t have to check it every year :D And yes a tour of Johns boat would be great!

[@skookumjack]

Nice one Alfy. Good tip on the sacrificial anode . Most know there's one for the engine but I was not aware of one in the hot tank! Mind you us Brits are a bit suspicious of all that hot water stuff, we must of caught it of the French sailors who are a bit adverse to washing........😉 Be interested if your plumber buddy sails that Bendytoy or just uses it as accommodation. .....do i smell a "match race" video? 😉

[@lifeislikesailing]

It sure was a good tip for the hot water tank! I also had no idea about the anode! My last sailboat didn't have a hot water tank or even pressurized water so it has been a real luxury having it with this boat. :) Although the boat is fairly new to him, I am sure Jon will be sailing his boat as much as he can this summer! :)

[@TheKrololo]

Hello, it's been a while. Nice work! I'd love to see your neighbor's boat tour

[@lifeislikesailing]

I know, just been so busy. Glad you enjoyed the video and glad you want to see a the boat tour!

[@robertevans2318]

Hi There, I am a Shipwright and thought I might ask if you installed a Backflow preventor or a check valve at the point of the cold water inlet. If you did not you will burn the element out if the tank drains.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Nothing in the instructions mentioned I had to do that for this installation, but I'll have to ask my plumber friend about that.

[@OutsideAndStuff]

Dang Alfy, looking hella fit there buddy! :)

[@lifeislikesailing]

haha, thanks! :)

[@billbruce5528]

Very informative video Alfy. Just wondering, did you notice any rust staining in the hot water recently? I notice after the winter break, the first shot of hot water from my tank was rust stained, but then cleared up since. I'm thinking the tank may be failing. I would love to see your neighbour's benny.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video! I hadn't noticed any rust in the hot water, but then again I use the tank often since I liveaboard. My guess is if you are seeing rust in the water for the first shot of the season then you might be correct about it nearing the end of its life. :/

[@roydaley3413]

Thanks Alfy.

[@lifeislikesailing]

You are welcome!

[@serenitycoastUK]

A tour would be cool :-)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great!

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

Did you consider replacing the Raritan with a Kuuma or Seaward instead? Smaller dimensions and much smaller price, still six gallons, but rectangular.

[@lifeislikesailing]

I check out a few different options for hot water tanks, but I wanted the round cylinder one because it seemed to be best for the space I have. There are a few options out there at least for boaters. :)

[@jackneff179]

Is the hot water system available for use at sea, or only on shore? Do you feed the hot water system from fresh water tanks? Than would really have an effect on the fresh water supply. Nice video...nice neighbor.

[@lifeislikesailing]

The hot water tank is heated either by the electric element when I have shore power or by the heat exchanger when the engine is running. So the answer is yes I have hot water when I am away from the dock, but the water only heats up when I run the engine. It lasts approx one day before I run out of hot water in the tank. Also yes, the hot water comes from my fresh water tanks onboard.

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Just like an RV, only on water. small spaces. Well -- as you live aboard a Boat I live aboard a travel trailer full time Cool huh?!!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes they are similar ways of living. :)

[@orelygarcia]

I'm new to sailing and watching this episode, I was wondering if tank-less water heaters were an option or is that something that is not recommended for sail boats?

[@lifeislikesailing]

I know there are tank-less options, but I don't really know much about them to give a fair comment.

[@lixloon]

Tankless heaters are typically heated by propane and if the flame extinguishes will create a fire/explosion hazard. For fun, see how your insurance company reacts to the idea.

[@outrageousone1]

tour of the benny plz!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great!

[@GoofieNewfie69]

Noticed your pump came on when you turned on the water. Get an accumulator tank to reduce the pump cycling every time you turn on the water.

[@lifeislikesailing]

I'll look into that, the pump usually doesn't go on immediately tho.

[@GoofieNewfie69]

That's because the hot water tank acts an accumulator.

[@garygreen8737]

ALFY, too funny, the end ! great video like always ! and a big yes in see your buddy boat ! we all love boat porn ! lol

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed the last clip! haha Also glad you want at boat tour video! :)

[@russellesimonetta3835]

I,d look into an on demand water heater. Unlimited hot water !! But maybe you would need more propane tanks.

[@lifeislikesailing]

I checked that option out before I put this tank in. Decided to go this way, but looked like on demand was also a good option. :)

[@bethells86]

Would you need zinc anode in SS tanks sold be competitor Isotemp? I doubt it right?

[@roydaley3413]

Hi Alfy, how did you pick that tank? We need a new one and that tank is 1350 plus shipping plus tx. there are cheaper models out there but are not the same size and orientation. Just wondering. Thnx

[@lifeislikesailing]

I did a bunch of research and I wanted the 6 gallon tank that was orientated this way. Also talking to a few people helped me decide on this make and model. Not cheap, but when I replace these things I figure the cheaper ones will probably not last as long.

[@geraldthomas9253]

Lets see John's boat as well as the holding tank replacement

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you want the tour, but maybe he can post the holding tank project. lol

[@theislandpackrat]

Always scary when something doesn't work and you try something else and that doesn't. At least you won't have to do that every year. great the connections all were the same, usually there opposite then you have to change hoses then elbows so they don't kink and so on.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes, there were a couple moments that I was a little unsure how it was going to turn out, but I stayed the course and it was all good! :)

[@richardrice8239]

lets see Johns boat

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great!

[@BarefootsChild]

I agree whole heartedly!

[@DonHarden]

I want to see John's boat!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great!

[@timothydisbrow5391]

Yes, tour John's boat! Detailed tour with likes and dislikes, etc.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great! :)

[@jaywest4102]

Just like most jobs, never as simple as we first planned.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes that seems to happen a lot! haha

[@JoelWelter]

Tour the boat! Buy him some beer for the install work (or 3....).

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes and yes!

[@daranleighton9813]

Just like working on old cars, nothing is ever as straight forward as it should be. +1 for a tour of John's Beneteau :-)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes! Exactly! lol and glad you want to see the boat tour!

[@BarefootsChild]

So did the instructions reveal anything important?

[@lifeislikesailing]

Not really. lol

[@MichaelReeser]

A good neighbor you have there. I hope you were able to reciprocate.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Sure is and of course! :)

[@TheKrololo]

Where is Mads's comment?

[@SailLife]

LOL ;)

[@HE84]

Nice video! yeah let's us see your neighbours boat ⛵☺

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad you want to see the boat tour!

[@bill4nier]

That is classic; "You don't read the instructions until you break something!" Nice job. 😊 ⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and yes a classic comment for sure! haha

[@aidanhill]

Lets see Johnnys Boys boat!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great!

[@lkm5462]

Your electrical connection and cable , I believe, are in violation of the code. Your using romex instead of ac or mc and the cable is not secured by a clamp where it goes into the tank and in its journey to the tank, at least that wasn’t visible. Remember you can’t put romex in conduit. Your installation may hold up ,but..., who knows.. I would use thhn in plastic flex conduit. Enjoyed your video.

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Installation and Maintenance Instructions for your onboard library: www.raritaneng.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/L206V0911v1700WaterHeaterOM.pdf

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great! Always good to have an electronic copy! :) Thanks!

[@baseballDUDE32]

He's rite. Unless it brakes you don't read the directions. But it its in braille writing you my Feel you way there. 😎

[@lifeislikesailing]

lol

[@breehornsailor1193]

love the comment at the end ... :D

[@lifeislikesailing]

I just had to add it! lol

[@IgoPro-en3du]

lets see it

[@lifeislikesailing]

:)

[@AndrewsRChelis]

2:20 lol.

[@sailingceltic1911]

can John come fit my water heater in my boat ????? LOL ;-)

[@michaelgalesky9260]

show the boat

[@lifeislikesailing]

I agree!

[@CawffeeTyme]

it's a beneteau.......like every other production boat.......not a tayana.......

[@lifeislikesailing]

I know, but I am sure some of the viewers enjoy seeing the boat tours.

[@Kimbercat98]

Tour ... TOur ...TOUr ... TOUR .... please!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great!

[@MrFurriephillips]

Great video! I particularly liked the "point of no return" :) Your cylinder totally had me flashing back to installing my un-vented cylinder in my home. Mine is a tiny bit bigger (furrie.net/sites/default/files/images/solar_thermal/250l_unvented_twin-coil_hot-water-cylinder.png) and there are 2 heating circuits; one for my now-little-used gas boiler; the other, for my solar hot water system solarhw.furrie.net:8014/dl2/live/data.svg #SolarFTW

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks! That looks like a great tank for your home!

[@MrFurriephillips]

+LifeisLikeSailing - Vancouver, BC it's like a bloody Dalek!

[@lifeislikesailing]

furriephillips lol