EP 6 - Catalina 30 Sailboat Refit: Electrical Upgrades, New Head & More 

Right on Walt! Had to hear it.

Thank God for physics! 😂

Did I apologize? 😂 Thanks for watching!

Thanks man. 👊🏼 Yeah I definitely need an electric windlass but I’m in no rush for that. I’m due time. That’s cool that you’ve sailed that 15 to Catalina. Fair winds!

I use them every time I’m on the boat at night. 👍🏼

@@sailingsole Do you have a link and are they water proof?

Thanks. Yeah I have some auxiliary lights, autopilot/instruments and the chart plotter connected to that panel. I’ve got a lot more projects to share that are already done.

@@sailingsole Awesome! I’m looking forward to watching them. They are really informative and useful, and I like your transparency and humor around the gaffs that you sometimes run into. Like the reef in the main when you were trying to raise it 😂. For sure, you aren’t the first and you definitely won’t be the last. Be well and happy sailing 👍😃😎

@@mwmentor cheers! 👊🏼

Haha yep! I still have a rule, no 💩 on the boat, only pee (unless it’s mega dire of course) 😂

This is good advice. Do you know how to make someone ignore good advice? Follow it up with a negative comment. 👍🏼 #noneya

Haha I like that…”break a few eggs…” 👍🏼 I’m gna use that one!

Thanks Disko, much appreciated. Oy oy oy! 😂

Heck yeah, I love Depeche Mode. 🤙🏼

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Right on Wayne! C30’s!!!!! 🤙🏼

Nice. I only replaced the seacock and added all that plumbing so that I could use the one thru-hull for three things (head, raw water foot pump and the auxiliary is capped). I would much prefer to do that job when it’s hauled out though. I don’t blame you 1% for paying for that job. Especially on your V40.

@@sailingsole I replaced the entire pump assembly a couple of years ago and still have a lot of resistance when flushing. Prior owner tee'd in ability to switch to fresh water flush by pulling in water from the galley sink drain. Head output can go to holding tank or directly overboard. There is also another tee with valves for a macerator pump! Aside from the 1% / frugality convo, it's way more complex than it needs to be. There are too many opportunities for obstructions and leaks. I've thought about ripping it all out and going with composting. Alternatively, simplify with discharge directly to holding tank and have a manual discharge via a hand operated bilge/gusher pump. Lots on this V40 that was over-engineered and made way more complex than necessary.

@@keeldragger I like the idea of the hand operated pump out or whatever it’s called. Less complex, less wires, less plumbing. Makes sense but as long as it’s simple to maintain and troubleshoot the macerator is a nice luxury. My macerator doesn’t work. I have a new pump butt* I haven’t replaced it yet.

Yeah as I mentioned at the end I replaced the raw water pump.

Thanks Patrick. Cheers!

What’s an airhead? I’ll have to look that up.

@@sailingsole A composting toilet. It is thin enough to fit with a little encouragement in the head.

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Good idea

Oh, I see it's done. Thanks!

Thanks Marty. I think the one that I installed was a Whale brand foot pump. It works great and you’re right, it’s good advice to have two hose clamps per hose barb. Maybe I’ll revisit that when I inspect it for service in the future. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

@@sailingsole Hi, I meant that sometimes it's the right thing to do, and sometimes it's not. One boat I worked on there were two at each end of the stuffing box hose, even though at one end the "barb, spigot' ,whatever you want to call it only had room for one clamp. So the second one was clamping the hose to the spinning shaft. That's why I am saying that you can't make blanket statements about Anything, you have to do the right thing. I said it because, imo, you did the right thing, instead of using two clamps. BTW, when we change out valves screwed onto thru-hulls, it's not a big deal if there's no plug outside, no that much water comes in. Boatlife Life Caulk (not Life Seal) works just as well or even better even if it gets wet. I'm really impressed with all you've done. The Gusher 8 was a pretty good pump in its day, but the Henderson Mk V is ten times as good. If you do upgrade your manual bilge pump you will see where the G8 is flexy, the Mk V is rock solid, and in an emergency it will pump much faster. If you Do choose a Mk V, a little research will show that it's made in 3 different versions; WM stocks one of those versions. And they call it a "sanitation" pump. OK but they're even approved for FUEL transfer. Whale Pumps isn't stupid, they knew that and bought Henderson Pump Company. That's just one reason that Everything Whale produces is Better than the competition. The Gusher Galley is way better as well, controllable from a trickle to full blast. Saves water. Thanks

@@martyspargur5281 You’re the man Marty! 🙌🏼 Thanks for the advice. I certainly DO need to change out my manual bilge pump (honestly I’ve never tested mine which seems like a HUGE MISTAKE on my part should I ever need it). I always use the electric bilge pump when there’s enough water to pump out. I’ve thought of filling the bilge with fresh water and testing the manual pump to make sure it works. I need to test and possibly replace…now you’ve peaked my interest. 🤔

@@sailingsole Once the manual bilge pump has dried out for awhile it's helpful to stick a garden hose into the outlet and give it a short blast to get the valves resealed and the pump working again. The G8 has a "thinner" diaphragm which at this point could disintegrate if the pump was needed. If that doesn't get it primed, move the garden hose to the intake hose and give it a good flushing. Keep the faith, and the good work!

Hi Stewart, thanks for the sub and watching. I’ve kept “most” of my receipts but I don’t diligently keep track of my costs. I may look at my costs later and put it in a video in the future but no current plans. Stay tuned. Cheers!

Sorry about that. That’s a first to hear that. Anyway it’s an older video so maybe my newer videos won’t make you dizzy. I use a GoPro not my phone and I don’t want to use a gimbal.

Good luck with the Hatteras 👍🏼

I was really new to boat work and it didn’t work. An entire new toilet was only around $40 more than the service kit so we opted for a whole new toilet. Funny thing is, the real reason it didn’t work was because the seacock / thru-hull ball valve was ceased. So I may not have needed one at all but it was too late by the time I figured that out.

Yes new pump at the sink. Kinda botched that info in that video. My bad…

The fittings I bought were brass, not bronze and I know they are not right. I didn’t know at the time but I plan to replace those with bronze. I am always VERY aware of those particular fittings because they are not right for a marine environment. So say what you want about the the fittings but they’ll be changed soon enough. As for the toilet, you make me laugh!!! 🤣

It’s just the tape that I had. It’s held up real good so far.

Hi there. She will definitely slow down a little then pick back up. Not too bad but that beam and Stoked is only 30’ so we’ve only got about 12k displacement. Cheers! 🤙🏼

It didn’t work and the rebuild kit was only about $30 less than a whole new toilet so we went for the full newbee. 🚽 🤙🏼

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That was a terrible ending. 😂 I said at the end of the video that I did a major project to get it working but I didn’t explain. All I did was replace the pump. I didn’t have clips of it.

Do you feel better?! 🤣

@@sailingsole thought it would be obvious but was totally joking. no reason to be leaving any thumbs downs.

@@timnoneya811 Ok. Sorry I didn’t get the joke. Have a good one!

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If time and money were unlimited I would’ve done that and more. It’s not the last time the boat will be on the hard so…meh!