My Beneteau has water! SeaWater Pro watermaker install & replace water manifold [ep 8]

[@laurenlanders]

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[@Blah86683]

I absolutely love the fact that you include all of the absolute crap you have to go through in this type of life. Your channel is so real and shows the actual reality of what goes on in this type of scenario not just all the pretty fun stuff. I think you're doing an excellent job. You're extremely impressive.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@tomashavlik2652]

Exactly what I love on this channel, and I must say big respect for all the work you can do! 🙂

[@calddejong]

amazing that you couldn't finish sooner with all the help Mako was giving

[@juggernautz]

Very creative alternative to replacing the water pipe plus the pipe fittings will last a lifetime. Great work!

[@andrewgere8756]

Good work on the repairs. When I saw that gingerbread mess of manifold fittings, it reminds me that the hidden systems on sailboats are often built with little thought for service or maintenance, and are poorly engineered and badly fabricated. All those threaded fittings were almost guaranteed to leak somewhere, and it would have been better to pressure test the manifold with plugs on the outlets before the awful task of installing it in the floor. Worm clamps are another built in failure point but they are cheap and therefore used frequently.

[@Kite_Demark]

_It’s strange that the store didn’t have a comb manifold for cold water, because the assembly on the tees can crumble under vibration._ _Lauren, you are an endlessly resilient and intelligent woman, I think it is the ups and downs of your adventures, equipment repairs and boat rigging that attract men.🤞_

[@ncbirdwatch5992]

I was looking at the fittings for your old water system and I was thinking “Lauren really should replace that” and bingo. There goes the hole spewing water. But you did so well. Your patience is amazing. (You probably don’t think so, but I do).😊

[@anthonygallegos3891]

So many setbacks. So impressed your tenacity and positivity. I can see why you achieved all that you have in your young years. Keep it up, great things are in store for you and your upcoming adventures.

[@slgarrett]

I’m amazed by how you manage to stay in such good humor through all the mechanical and plumbing work. It looks so frustrating.

[@johnshakeshaftsr6389]

You have demonstrated tremendous strength in persevering through all these issues, young lady.❤ I look forward to continuing to catch up on your journey.

[@Bill-ot6gg]

This is why they say the best two days of boat ownership is the day you buy it and the day you sell it. You never finish the things to do list on a boat! Lauren you look just like Ann Margret in her prime.

[@laurenlanders]

haha for sure

[@1contemporary]

You need a water maker for sure in the Bahamas. Making water requires running the generator for long hours. Also we are in hurricane season. There is no good hurricane hole in the Bahamas. And none in South Florida too. If the Cat 5 comes - run to South Carolina. I get supplies online cheaper and faster than any boat yard. And i pay much less. Amazon is selling boat parts now and I have saved a fortune. Watch the movie Yellowstone. You are the woman in that movie. She is the star of the show. Courage like you and a dream that drives her crazy. I noticed your cross. I am devout Christian.

[@redfishradical]

You have the patience of a SAINT!! Sad to say but that old saw about the squeaky wheel is true… Sometimes you have to raise a little hell (💥🤬!!) to get peoples attention when you’re being ignored or your patience is being taken for granted! Fair winds and a following sea Cap’m!

[@stevecrombie5357]

I'm exhausted. You're like an energizer bunny, keeps on going.

[@laurenlanders]

haha

[@davetrail]

Gotta love how much this girl drinks! There's always a bottle of something laying around :)

[@charonstyxferryman]

Sailors always has a story to tell, and there's a lot of them. Sailors also share knowledge, how to repair or build something, sailing techniques, don't go shopping at Y, because of bad customer service, or product Z is crap don't buy it et.c. Having a drink of something (water included) is a part of it. The sailing community is really awesome.

[@michaelfletcher4916]

Motivation spec lol, absolute must living aboard a sailing vessel hehehe

[@terry7907]

Good thing Mako is there to supervise.

[@schampie6186]

Damn, you got a lot of patience ! Well done, DIY. curious about the rest of your journey

[@generossano2800]

Congratulations, Lauren. You are a one of a kind. You are very special. You will change men's reality of what women can, will, and do. stick to your guns.

[@ronlokk]

It always helps to have a couple of small elves aboard to help fix things in those small space's. Amazing job on that manifold. You really know that boat, all the best to you and Mako.

[@laurenlanders]

haha for sure!! Thank you!

[@rainfinger]

Mako is a super star.

[@laurenlanders]

haha he is

[@ferdinandsanchez7531]

You are such amazing being a captain and chief engineer of you boat, im so proud of you lauren, you are one of a kind! God bless you!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@doufdoufie6151]

Just love your cat 🐈. Looks like your luck is finally changing which is due to your positive attitude and hard work. Love your channel.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks so much! It feels great to be back!

[@MY_SOLACE]

Just viewed some of you videos. You are very impressive. Takes confidence and perseverance to undertake what you are accomplishing. I installed the same watermaker w/ 4 membranes on my boat. It’s making about 90 gph. You need to be on top of the pre filters. Did you install the automatic water rinse? Keep up the good work. 👍

[@tony4one296]

Of course Mako is all over your workbench 😂😂❤️

[@MyMondoMan]

You're amazing. One challenge after another and you rise to the occasion and persevere. Keep on truckin' Skipper. Love your videos and your infectious positive attitude.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much

[@caseylevy7310]

Lauren -- you are the ultimate DIY'er!!!! Well done young lady... well done!!

[@warrencranch2614]

I love your tenacity! building up a mainfold as you did isnt an easy task. a trick "if you didnt know" is to make a pot of boiling water and put the end of the hose in it, or use a heat gun to soften the ends of the water hose, it will slip on to the barbed fitting with much less effort! best of luck to you!

[@laurenlanders]

My boat was out of water and I didn't have a heat gun😅 I borrowed one for a few of the hoses which made it so easy!

[@henryzayas6091]

CONGRATULATIONS ON FINALLY GETTING THE WATER MAKER INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL. YOU ARE SO TENACIOUS. 💫💫💫 ELIJAH MATTHEW 17:11 🇺🇲🇵🇷👑

[@leonardfennessy3167]

Wow I see you putting all those pipes together no pipe wrenches a handy tool to prevent leaks but I got to hand it to you a do it yourself woman you're doing a great job keep it up

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@ChristerTolfsson]

Du är väldigt händig och väldigt duktig Trots att du har en del problem med båten såklart väldigt fint Du får lycka till på dina äventyr tur att du har en sån bra katt

[@rockinguitar101]

You really know the mechanic's of your boat and able to fix things as required, so glad to be a part of your journey Captain Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@RickFuhrmann]

I am certainly not judging, I am just a bit shocked that some young men didn’t help you with your plumbing issue. I am old and that’s putting it nicely, I am also a builder with three boys as part of my crew. I wish I had seen this when you first started this I would’ve introduced you to PEX and your plumbing problem would’ve been done in about 30 minutes using little to no tools. If this ever happens again I’m sending my boys to re-plumb the entire boat.😎💦

[@laurenlanders]

😂🙏🏼

[@davidkettell6236]

You are so easy to listen to ,your voice is like melting butter. smooootheee.

[@laurenlanders]

aw

[@Jack-gb1rl]

I agree with Mondo man, you are just working through everything they throw at you and the other problems you have found. Keep it one thing you will come out of this with a lot more knowledge of you boat and the confidence to fix things as they come up. Keep it up girl I have enjoy watching Papajack

[@davidh7142]

Very impressed by your desire to live this life. Learn everything you can. Don't give up!

[@dondowney5454]

Luv how you keep that beautiful smile on!

[@laurenlanders]

😊 thank you

[@ronsgarage4230]

Remember that pipe screensaver windows used to have? Lol.

[@simons1543]

Aaah the joys of plumbing! Reminds me of fitting out my bathrooms and kitchen! Well done you. Not easy in those confined spaces.

[@BillColeExperience]

Nice going. Reminded me of my first broken pipe in my first house. Never soldered before, propane tank continually drowning itself, cutting my head open, and a few burns later and multiple tries later called the plumber who had a machine that did it in a few minutes.

[@laurenlanders]

Haha sounds about right

[@spmack]

i love you both so much.. i grew up with cats.... and water, ocean.. haha.. i know your pain... keep going my dear.. your are blessing alot of people.. xo

[@laurenlanders]

aw thanks!

[@alacumba]

That is the thing about sailboats; you gotta love boat work!

[@laurenlanders]

So true!

[@brandonroach2097]

I'm happy to have found your channel. Looking forward to following your journey!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much!

[@1contemporary]

Thanks!

[@wilharrison8883]

I'm sure there have been a hundred comments saying that a sailboat needs to be simple and everything understood and repairable..... Way too much stuff, but I do hope it's all reliable for you.

[@richardrea8570]

Lauren: i follow another couple who have a 51-foot boat also, they are called expedition Evans and they took their boat down to the bare fiberglass and rebuilt it--it took them over a year and you could follow their trials and errors on getting the boat completed- they are now in the Bahamas also- you might run into them

[@laurenlanders]

Hey! Yeah we were anchored in Florida for a bit together 😊

[@richardrea8570]

@@laurenlanders if u see them again tell them hi I

[@wesanderson7918]

We are pulling for you. Fair winds.

[@laurenlanders]

aw thanks

[@jasonmichaud8155]

wish nothing but the best TAKE-CARE, YOUR AWESOME

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much!

[@sandollar77]

Great job on the new "rebuild water manifold/piping" and the seal coating was perfect (also and anti-corrosion coating) and wasn't made to be pretty. .. it was made to work!! You are also a born educator among the many other hats you wear Lauren. - Have an Epic Weekend - Safe Travels - Frankie G.

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks so much!

[@nick.caffrey]

Because of the way Lauren assembled the replacement manifold without pressure testing before mounting, I feel that it is a potential nest of scorpions waiting to bite her in the not-too-distant future. Also the valve on the water-maker line is not mounted or secured and is another worry. I think the plumbing and electrics on the boat need a professional refurbishment. How she keeps her calm in all this is astonishing!

[@mr.vancouver007]

What a breath of fresh air you are always so cheerful with that beautiful smile even when things aren't going your way. I'll be a subscriber and look forward to your journey and I may even become a patrion

[@laurenlanders]

aww, thank you

[@jamessandman3708]

I admire your tenacity! "Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead!"

[@laurenlanders]

yeah haha, it was a lot

[@jamessandman3708]

@@laurenlanders yes it was!

[@fritzcarter6759]

Stay positive.

[@randywelsh4163]

Your doing great! 🕶😎like a Boss!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@sergioraulramos]

Eso merece un aplauso 👍👍👍

[@isiridej]

welcome to Thailand

[@brynjenkins7412]

Impressive young lady you are! Great luck with all the projects. Keep persevering through all those projects and struggles.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@Stephan_01]

Glad to have found your channel, wil follow you where ever you go on your adventures ♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you!

[@peternairn4474]

You're getting to know your boat, and when these jobs are done you will feel great, you're at the hardest point and you're doing a lot at once, you're doing amazing goodluck

[@laurenlanders]

For sure! Thank you!

[@shaunroberts9361]

You are truly amazing young lady. And you are easy on the eyes also. Be safe Have fun.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks!

[@crashk1955]

Cute and smart. Like your style.

[@dondowney5454]

You're amazing Lauren is there anything you cant do?

[@laurenlanders]

ah haha

[@mortenjrgensen4630]

I just Found your Channel today and it’s super great. Thank you

[@laurenlanders]

thank you so much!!

[@ianelwell8000]

Really enjoying the journey so far, you’re doing well to overcome so many problems!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@ferdinandsanchez7531]

Greetings captain solo!

[@darkraiair]

Beautiful journey God Bless you

[@alu.minium521]

May still be in the dark tunnel, but the light at the end is getting closer and brighter.

[@laurenlanders]

yes!

[@louiss3409]

Does the diesel require there to be back pressure on the exhaust? I ask because I don't really understand why they combine the hot water return from the saltwater exchange into the exhaust separating those pipes would prevent blow back or back pressure where the salt water could get in the oil system. Since that is the problem it seems more like a design issue of the exhaust system... Complete isolation between coolant and oil systems. Just curious my marine experience is U.S. Navy and I wasn't a boiler tech or sfbo so that doesn't relate to diesel well. But the auto mechanics does seem to apply a bit. In auto mechanics we would try and remove anything that created back pressure on the exhaust because it could kill the engine if it was running, lowers horsepower, and reduces engine efficiency, though it also makes it louder typically. That would also be an idea for a video.

[@laurenlanders]

That makes sense.. thank you

[@spmack]

hope you guys are good and safe and having fun... big hug.... God is good ))+

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks

[@btrent9244]

Awesome video content 👍🇺🇸⛵️. Thank you.

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!

[@jackpepper2501]

And you need a pair of mechanic gloves for all that mechanic work miss mechanic especially for tear down and removal. Grab yourself a box of throwaway latex gloves as well. Make sure she gloves up MAKO. Great video great work CAPTAIN.

[@laurenlanders]

You are right! Thanks!

[@angela1984a]

Don't you run the risk of different kind of allergic reactions when using latex gloves? Aren't vinyl gloves better?

[@jackpepper2501]

@@angela1984a On and off with all plastic gloves.

[@robertpesch8122]

Just started following you. Looking forward to watch your journey. Semper Fi

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you!

[@peterv.276]

i already knew that i will be leaking when i saw it, just because of the number of connections...also you can make some mistakes with teflon tape. better would be one square block of metal with the right number of connections/holes for the fittings...this would remove at least 10 points where it could leak ...alternatively (and maybe cheaper would just be t-fittings connected with tubes which are secured with hose clamps)

[@coolhand66]

LOVE YOUR CAT...

[@laurenlanders]

he is the best!

[@coolhand66]

@@laurenlanders well I could see you have them trained really well very few cats like you really don't like to be around the water very much he seems very calm cool and collective so have you gotten all your repairs done completely no you should do especially when you're in a place that has such high ocean salt like the Bahamas every 2 months just been one day on just inspector thing really good it's damn salt Man you know I love the ocean I want to spend I love spending as much time as possible The Bahamas is one of my favorite places especially the abaco Islands but but the big thing is you know a boat like you always say is a there's a hole in The water that you pour money into but that's what happens when you have a boat I like your boat That's kind of the one I've been looking for a low draft boat sailboat thank you

[@jeffadams7134]

Next time use copper fittings, silver soldered! No threads to leak!

[@laurenlanders]

Will do! Thanks!

[@dahveed284]

Wow, I started following you a few days ago and you had only 2,300 subscribers. Now you're at 5,370. I think KZbin has been suggesting your channel.

[@laurenlanders]

It definitely has... I'm a bit in shock haha

[@rmf1rmf337]

Ok Lauren, continued amazement. Where do you get your knowledge from. Are you reading manuals, KZbin or do you have this incredible background that you haven’t told us about. I’m very jealous! Well done again!

[@laurenlanders]

Video coming in a few weeks!

[@SCVirus]

😊

[@carlmarks2199]

Need to see more of the cat. How about a video narrated by him?

[@salwamelancolic3827]

you have to use Teflon seals it's effective no risk of water leaks

[@laurenlanders]

I did!

[@spmack]

i will pay for your next boat repair... seriously.. ))

[@dirttdude]

Any time you think you could have trouble putting a hose on a barb, spray your barb down with WD40. if your hose is just too damn small, take your heat gun to it to soften it up and then shove it on the barb

[@SethWKlein]

Having worked in a hardware store for 9 years, I can't help thinking that would have been so much easier, and probably cheaper, with PEX.

[@James-pq5tm]

You have pipe wrenches and a vice?

[@123korpin]

do you drink reverse osmosis water straight or add sea water or minerals?

[@laurenlanders]

I add minerals once in a while

[@stevesheller9223]

Excellent videos. What Model and overall length is your boat ? 🤷‍♂️😎

[@laurenlanders]

Beneteau oceanis 510

[@lovetofly32]

Ohh sweet girl.. Gosh I would've soldered you up a new manifold.. Im not picking on you really but those white plastic hose barbs are gonna haunt you one day. Atleast the will be easy to change out later but you should have several spares on hand because they get brittle and break easily. Definitely good ingenuity there but I've just learned my lesson on things like that. They make the grey/black colored ones but they're harder to find the right sizes but definitely use those next time. I so wanna just give you my number and say CALL ME! If you ever need advice. 😆 I would tell ya just what to do. I'm used to it. Have four sisters anyway lol

[@jedklang]

You have a saltwater to freshwater maker from the sea water

[@willbk392]

👍

[@jasonvipond7437]

I would love to sail with you

[@sailingelpulponegro230]

LOL, classic cat moves.

[@henryzayas6091]

2023 IS GOING TO BE A GIANT WHALE OF A YEAR FOR YOU ... "SAILING QUEEN" !!! ELIJAH MATTHEW 17:11 🇺🇲🇵🇷👑☕️🍹

[@theearl1309]

All the drama with your muffler seems kinda strange. I installed a 60hp Isuzu diesel in my yacht and there is no muffler as such. There is a plastic box right before the thru hull just above the waterline at the stern near the centre of the boat. The box mixes the exhaust gas and raw water giving the same effect as a muffler. The box is a fraction the size of your muffler was available off the shelf and took about ten minutes to install. A hose takes exhaust and raw water from the heat exchanger to the stern then up to deck level and then down to the mixer and out. The loop up top deck level stops sea water from a wave running back in to the engine.

[@savethehumans7460]

The water system seems complicated, is that normal?

[@laurenlanders]

Watermakers aren't always the easiest to fit into sailboats! It's pretty simple, just parts scattered

[@ОлегПарамонов-у9к]

ЗОЛУШКА 🎉❤

[@MonkPetite]

That’s a poor manifold. It looks like someone did copy a house hold way of piping. Your fix is a bit better as the brass is thicker. Use some clear coat to preserve the brass. But you probably have to improve that manifold one day as it leaks. Well done on the jobs .

[@laurenlanders]

Yeah it was 30 years old…will do. Thanks!

[@jimalden7130]

Whose apartment is that your staying at. Pex pipe would of been easier quicker color coded blue red. Also ...just saying if all.pipes look like that replace them when your hauled out replace ALL thru hull fittings and pipes. How much water does all your tanks hold. Keep instructions you will have to clean filters and replace charcoal

[@vinnyconneiiy7864]

👍🎣🌊⛵💯

[@daveblackford6097]

Between your cool content, and your Hollywood looks, the growth of your viewership will only accelerate. That being said, It's inevitable that more than a few trolls, and haters with some pretty s#!tty comments will be mixed in with the ones who want to see you do well, and I've seen a number of KZbinrs get really frustrated, and even stop posting because it got under their skin. I would just like to encourage you to dismiss that stuff out of hand.l because even the most popular actors, artists, and other public personalities have the same thing to deal with. The big difference is that they have a pair staff to sift through all the comments they get, and pass along only the most relevant comments, and of course we never hear about all the hate mail they get, but they do get it, it's just part of putting yourself on display and going high profile, and the haters have no worth. It may rattle some people when they get those comments, but remember, they are only trying to get under your skin, and get a reaction from you. You don't owe them that reaction. For that matter you don't owe them anything. Always looking forward to your next video, Fair winds

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!!! I hope you continue to enjoy!

[@daveblackford6097]

@@laurenlanders It will still be couple years while I get my act together so I can sail to the Caribbean myself. Maybe I'll see you out there some time. BTW, Which class license do you have? I'm planning to take a couple years to get at least my 6 pack or a 25 ton ticket, and then step it up as I get to it from there. Then I will see if I can get a business going out of Grenada. I could use all the advice I can get.

[@sunsetsail7866]

I want to help you please come to Turkey

[@sunsetsail7866]

Wher are you now

[@jeremydegraaf.nz.1471]

Are You Joking..3 to 4 Weeks to do a Muffler.. I build Those in about 3days..I hope they are not ripping you off.? In regards the water maker why is it not joinned into the main feed...?

[@laurenlanders]

Yeah… I’ve heard that.. and there is no main feed /:

[@jeremydegraaf.nz.1471]

@@laurenlanders Does your water maker take direct Seawater and turn it into fresh water then fed Into your main water tank... like when you fill up your water does it fill all the tanks together or separately..?

[@jeffadams7134]

You have a serious electrolysis problem!!!!!! Check and repair your grounding system as soon as possible!!!!!