Sailing Boat Raw Water Pump Rebuild (Volvo Penta D2 55)

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This is NOT a how to video, although I do attempt to strip and totally rebuild a Volvo Penta D2-55 raw water pump, after it started to fail at the end of last years sailing season.
If you would actually like to watch a channel where someone genuinely knows what they're talking about on issues mechanical, then be sure to check out the super helpful sailing channel 'SV Impavidus', here: / @svimpavidus They make sure valuable videos that I truly hope they get a little subscriber boost for their efforts!
If you like to know where we purchased all of our engine parts from, we use a company called www.parts4engines.com and they are very speedy (in the UK at least) and seem very competitively priced.
Other useful links in the video:
Fin out more about all three of us here: www.cadoha.com
1) Support us through our Patreon Page if you'd like us to spend more time working on videos, improving the quality and then getting more content out.
2) Carlys awesome Instagram page can be found here: sailingcado...
3) Speaking of Instagram ,check out Hanks efforts here: vizsla.hank...
4). One of the ways which we're paying for this lifestyle (as well as working during the winter) is up-cycling old running rigging into dog leads and collars which you can check out here: www.cadoha.com/etsy-shop
We hope you're all starting to emerge from this strange time we've just been through, and fingers crossed the summer is kinder to us all than the winter was.
All the best.
Carly, Dom & Hank

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@scamp151964 5 месяцев назад

Nice work. It's great you show ALL the parts going in/out in the specific order, assuming no knowledge, as others do. Our pump had a seized and rusted bearing, lipseal and circlip requiring "destructive" removal. The Volvo diagram is not totally intuitive so this was the best video for dissambly and reassembly. Thank-you.

@MayaOpperman 2 года назад

I tried to like this video at least 3 times, only to realise I'd already done it 👍👍👍

@Cptnbond 3 года назад

Nice that you give credit to SV Impavidus channel, they deserve far more subscribers with all their great technical and fun contents.

@AthelstanEngland 3 года назад

Yep agreed just discovered them in the last few days.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

100% agree and whenever I find someone or something that’s genuinely helped me, I am always going to share it!

@SVImpavidus 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures We only watch the best channels 👍👍

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

@@SVImpavidus it’s not the first time your videos have saved my bacon and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Really appreciate the content matey, you’re my go to electrical and mechanical man! 🍻

@davidscott851 3 года назад

Ant is always my go to man 👍

@scottmcdonald3019 2 года назад

Hi Dom, Thanks for doing this video. I have a water leak from the seal at the back of my sea water pump on my boat in Greece. Your detailed video and breakdown of your work has helped me source a Volvo part at 1/2 the normal cost and has me fully briefed to do the work when I go to Greece next week. Many thanks - keep up the good work!.

@scottmcdonald3019 2 года назад

Changed the sea water pump. It was a doddle. Now I have a completely dry engine bilge. Thanks again Dom

@mr_wildgoose 3 года назад

Don't underestimate your practical skills Dom. I've worked with many a professional engineer in my time, who could talkup a good story but were useless with tools in their hands! Take your time, research lots before attempting jobs and stick to the correct process.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’m not scared of tools, just not amazing at using them, ha ha, but luckily there’s plenty of videos to show me how 😁👍🏽

@paulbeesley5743 3 года назад

Firstly nice to see you back on your feet Dom. I hope all is well with you. Someone may be using this video in the future on their own boat. 😃😃 let's hope for a decent summer we deserve something after the miserable year we have had with covid.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Thanks, Paul, I’m feeling much better thanks, not totally out of the woods yet, but the jaw doesn’t feel like it needs cutting off anymore 😬😬 And I agree, roll in summer time 🤞🏼🤞🏼⛵️

@SVImpavidus 3 года назад

Hi Guys. Thank you so much for the shout out. You know we follow you guys too. It is really nice when we see or hear of folks getting something from our little channel. It is humbling when we see folks passing it forward so others gain knowledge. The D55 and D75 pumps are slightly different from the videos we have done on Volvos and Yanmars but the principals are the same. If you need any help, thoughts or input from us you know you can always get in touch. From a very warm and sunny Tunisia, Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew. Thank you again. 👍👍

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Really appreciate that guys and I very well may take you up on that offer. Can’t wait to get down to more the neck of the woods you’re in now, hell I’d love to pick your brains just to find out how you manage going in and out of the EU with your dogs?! Stay safe and well, and keep the great content coming, or else I’ll be reduced to reading manuals, god forbid! 😬😬

@SVImpavidus 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures. Drop us a mail at impavidussailing@gmail.com. We can share what we know on dogs, inoculations, regulations and the shengen shuffle. We are currently in Tunisia with YT's Sailing Sunday. (check out their channel) they save street dogs and cats and get them into new homes!!!! As we said if we can be any help..... Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

@lynxshd 3 года назад

So in non marine applications of lock tight you want to only put 1 dot on the threads of the bolt/screw as it will spread it self as you are tightening up, more that a single dot can mean that you won't get it off. Normally it will say on the specific brand of lock tight instructions, just and FYI. looks like you did a smashing job. and valve clearances is done with a set of hardened steel feeler gauges, you can often find the expected tolerances in the workshop manual or online. I love that you approach this from a I can do it and that come with us on the journey, not a let me teach you perspective. That is how I am all the time also. so great job. :)

@philgray1023 Год назад

I used this super strength Locktite for my traveler bolts. The kind that is listed as "cannot be undone". Feeling confident I told the commercial system plumber next door. He said " no such thing" just over-tighten first and it comes undone. I just wish he hadn't told me that. Now I worry about those bolts letting go.

@MiQBohlin 3 года назад

C'mon folks and give these guys a thumbs up! 👍 After all their efforts and results, they are worth a 👍 don't ya think?

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

You’re too kind, as always. I’ll have to grab you a rum when we’re your size of the pond 🍻

@MiQBohlin 3 года назад

As an old viking I really appreciate nice rum! 😋

@iainlyall6475 3 года назад

and no trolls, even better.

@skytechea70 3 года назад

Thanks for that mate, good to see your back on your feet again. Didnt see the wife and pup but great content and great music. Thanks again 👍

@kamotruckingllc1799 3 года назад

Hey brother, when trying to work hoses on/off tight fittings, employ a heat gun for s few moments. This softens the hose without causing damage such as hard twists/turns/yanks or screwdriver prying can.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Appreciate it, we’re now armed with a heat gun for all future pipe work! 😬😬

@niideabo 3 года назад

Vinager for cleaning calcium buildup is great!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Next time! Thanks for the tip 😁⛵️

@niideabo 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures you won't burn your hands next time😅

@MiQBohlin 3 года назад

Great spiffy job! ✅ I wouldn’t paint the part of the fittings where the hoses connect - rather polishing them. But I’m maybe a little too careful. This is great and will be tight. 🔧

@glennwilken8209 3 года назад

Grateful that you pointed out that the circlip is hidden under the seal. Saved me a good deal of bother.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Well it’s nice to think the video has been at least some help to someone then 😁😁🙏⛵️

@Capfka 3 года назад

As a non-mechanical type myself, I admire your bravery, Dom. Let's hope that everything goes well and you can get out of the bloody harbour soon!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Fingers and toes are firmly crossed, just getting the last of the wiring done on our electrical projects 🤞🏼

@chrismccartney8668 3 года назад

Good to see the nice stainless steel salad bowl came in useful....

@scottwallace7506 Год назад

My D2-40 led me here. Good vid

@regkane-Pluvis 3 года назад

Hi Guys, another great video. Keep her lit. Reg

@harveyg845 3 года назад

Nice job!

@richardsimpson2599 3 года назад

Well done!

@k9pjuice 3 года назад

Only clicked on this video cause you look like that wildling bloke from got, Subscribed.

@normanboyes4983 3 года назад

Well done.👍

@SailingFoxyLady 3 года назад

Great and thorough job mate. Diy boat guides are invaluable. And they are circlip pliers, yours are internal, the ones that pivot in reverse are external🤓🤓

@turboman865 3 года назад

Hi Dom, fantastic work considering you’re not mechanically minded. I’m an Aerospace engineer and ocd when it come to cleanliness when working but what counts is your learning and doing what needs to be done. It’s all to easy to just buy new but learning how stuff works throughout your boat will work dividends for when you eventually go round the world... looking forward to your rocker cover video 😁👍🏻

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I wish I was as OCD as you make yourself sound, is likely find the bits I’m endlessly looking for much more easily 😂 Glad you enjoyed watching me fumble through it, although I’m still yet to test if it’s a true success.

@michaelwalker4439 3 года назад

Nice work mate, always entertaining....

@geoffallen1331 3 года назад

Great to see you back on form. Don't write stuff down before you film I love the way its spontaneous.

@dandoran5854 3 года назад

Nice video guys, very instructive and good for beginners coming fresh to this.

@sailinstardreamer 3 года назад

great video as always

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

🙏

@Sp3ktral22 3 года назад

Look at you, you are mess. Go for it, Dom you're an inspiration!

@juleswatt3248 3 года назад

What an incredibly informative video Dom ! Thank you so much for the links and the courage to tackle these jobs myself ⚓️⚓️⚓️

@mikedonnanancy5436 3 года назад

Great job with that task. Good as new.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

It looks that way, although the true test will be when the engine gets started and we put some load on it. Fingers crossed I put it back together correctly 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼😬⛵️

@mikehurley5052 3 года назад

Well done for having a go, only way to learn is to do it.

@ianqv 3 года назад

I have just ordered one of those K&N air filters from parts4engines after watching your video. Regards S/V French Connection

@sailingavocet 3 года назад

Nice work! And good disclaimers, we love that yall are honest!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’d hate for people to stumble on the videos and think they were watching someone who knows what they’re doing only to find out half way through that I didn’t 😬

@dreamlife9589 2 года назад

Good suggestion for tips on boat work; Onboard Lifestyle, sv Basik. This family rebuild an old catamaran, and did all themselves. I go there a lot for the best tips. Bear with them, this guy is OCD, and they make fun of that a lot, so all is really as perfect as can be!)

@pvince71 3 года назад

Brilliant 👏

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Thanks, Paul. Hope you’re keeping well. 🍻

@nortonmolly 3 года назад

I’m always curious why people use a Leatherman tool when surrounded by other proper tools like wrenches and ratchet sockets. My tool kit has various pliers like long nose and standard pliers. Nice video Dom, glad you are out of hospital and feeling better.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I use my leather man for so much, but you’re right, I likely have more appropriate tools just another hands length away 😬

@paradigme2220 Год назад

Very cool

@AthelstanEngland 3 года назад

Good job!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Thanks, Archie, couldn’t have done it without others creating decent videos for me to follow along 😁⛵️

@AthelstanEngland 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures I think you guys are the best at crediting other channels. It's good to see someone being genuinely altruistic. Also, it means I can have a laugh at you and then see how to do it properly!!! :) Kidding mate - you're considerably better than you say.

@jedi201 3 года назад

A drop of locktite, means a drop. 😉 Great video.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I always get a bit carried away with my application of it. Ned always gives me a hard time about it in the workshop 😂😬😂

@jedi201 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures it's trying to get that nut off next time. I over did it once, need heat to get that bugger off.

@Al.W7263 3 года назад

If you have too many spare parts left after working on the engine then you may need to go over what you did.!! Thanks for the video.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Don’t you just sweep them all into a ‘handy odds and sods box’?! 😬😬

@andysutils 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures i do!. Or should i say the chap i got my boat off before did. Or might have been the owner before him 🤣

@MiQBohlin 3 года назад

I hope summer is closer to you now! ☀️

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

It certainly feels like it’s getting slightly closer today 😁

@MiQBohlin 3 года назад

16°C up here today and no more snow on my land. Scandinavia is getting there as well 👍

@Capfka 3 года назад

We're in the Midlands. Or East Anglia. Or East of England. Take your pick - we're near Northampton. We've had sod-all snow this year but seem to have a preordained daily precipitation quota, swept in by bloody cold winds. A winter to forget!

@Paul_Crosbie 3 года назад

Fantastic job on the water pump! I just replaced mine on my Volvo Penta 2001 along with a new stainless exhaust manifold so I know exactly what your going through😀

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

After last years engine issues and our very basic level of sailing skills, I just don’t want to be caught with my pants down again, you know, if I can help it. That’s not to say that nothing can go wrong, I’m sure it can and will, but I hope that the boat is now more capable this year than last, and next winter I hope to improve upon what I’ve learned and implemented this year. One step at a time, I’m already getting ahead of myself, let’s get this old girl out sailing again this year! 😬⛵️⛵️

@Paul_Crosbie 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures A great resource I found before I pretty much renewed my cooling system from intake to exhaust was a video Chris over at Sailing Britaly made when his Volvo Penta was not pumping water ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zWn08DrGbBw.html. Skip to around 8 minutes. He goes through some good tricks and common sense steps while troubleshooting the problem. I hope it’s as helpful for you and your knowledge base as a sailor as it has been for me😁. Since fixing mine it has gone from spurting out a dribble of water to a regular full gushing of water so I could not be happier!

@stanleysteamcar 3 года назад

Good job Dom. Your skills are far greater than you give yourself credit for. As an elecro-mechanical engineer I liked the way you attacked this. I do agree about not painting the hose tails but it shouldn't hurt too much. Keep up the good work and the great enjoyable videos 👏🏆

@grahamlongley8298 3 года назад

I swopped the plate screws for stainless socket headed bolts. This means that I could use a short "T" handled allen key to undo them. In a rough sea, when I had an impellor go, it was easy to take the plate off& refit it. The allen key also holds the little bolts nice for locating in the holes so none drop in the bilge. I carry the key & a spare impellor in the engine bay because one year I lost 4 impellors then none for 3 years !!!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Wowzers, what could have caused four impellers to go?!

@grahamlongley8298 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures No idea but it was just in the 2nd year of boat ownership & that year I did 500 hours of motoring as there was no wind & i did spend 8 weeks in the Dutch canals so lots of motoring

@normanboyes4983 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures Poor quality spares and/or running dry (maybe caused bu air leaks on suction side of pump) and/or incorrect fitting of the impeller.

@SailingInFaith 3 года назад

We take possession of our sailboat tomorrow

@sailingavocet 3 года назад

woohoo!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Awesome, let the fun begin! 😬

@timothykelly7974 Год назад

As a former marine diesel engineer, it is good practice to replace the rubber impeller when servicing. They have a limited life span, particularly salt water pumps. Always carry a spare, it will save a lot of grief someday.

@thestewozshow7042 3 года назад

Hi mate we started watching your channel because we are learning to sail and we saw you went through the Caledonian canal and funny enough we are on our first day on the boat westerly 33 right now waiting for the last lock to Loch Ness in the morning

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Amazing!!! I’m super jealous. Enjoy the pub at the other end of Loch Ness, they have a beautiful view if you can get the window seat! If they’re back open that is 🤞🏼🤞🏼

@thestewozshow7042 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures cheers were at the end loch Locky now and hope to do our first days sailing on Sunday

@DigiMannen 3 года назад

I always put new hoses and belts when doing maintenance.. Changing to silicone hoses If possible.

@markbennett9787 3 года назад

I would have taken the opportunity of replacing the pump cover with a Speedseal held on with knurled knobs, it is so easy to remove by hand at sea. Quite expensive but I think you can buy just the knobs and use the existing cover.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’ll look into that, sounds handy for sure 👍🏽

@markbennett9787 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures Sorry to disappoint but have just found this ! Not sure if this has been mentioned before but Speedseal, that useful supplier of impeller covers, has close its doors due to ill health - anyone know anymore? Is the business likely to be resurrected by a new owner? www.speedseal.com/

@hyime69 Год назад

Another good Medium to soak parts in to clean them is Coke Cola for 24 Plus Hours it is amazing what it removes

@CadohaAdventures Год назад

Kinda scary to think we drink that stuff?! 😳

@AndyUK-Corrival 3 года назад

Good work there, the more you throw yourself into these jobs the more confidence you gain. Hoping to get to my boat to service my Volvo soon. Btw what is the serial number of your impeller? I have a couple I was given which are too big for my engine so I could ping them to you if they are any good. Brand new in package. Cheers. Andy UK

@gavinspring1350 3 года назад

Nice job👍. Fuel injector cleaner and fuel conditioner into the tank might be good too? How's the alternator and battery looking?

@Tim8mit 3 года назад

do you ever get people shouting "I loved you in Game of Thrones"? Bravo, you now know how to service your water pump....you should be chuffed.

@stephencoster9532 2 года назад

Hiya guys, You say you're not mechanically trained, but, and this is a good 'But' for once, you put that disc of metal, a washer? In pliers to hold it when cleaning with a bottle brush in the drill. I hate it when you run a powered brush across flesh, most especially my flesh! So good mechanical/engineering practice, well done. Have you checked out MV Delos? The standard of electrical/mechanical work is very high, well worth checking them out if only for work videos. The full gambit of subjects, well covered and well explained. Stay safe, Steve...

@karlmabe1649 3 года назад

Good job . I'm not allowed to use the Gallery or dining room table for boat work

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’ll let you into a secret, neither am I 😬😬😬⛵️

@ulftornert2855 2 года назад

Great video, great information! A question: did you use only the o-ring to seal the lid for the impeller? No paper gasket as well? Thank you! 👍

@CadohaAdventures 2 года назад

No, there’s no paper gasket for this impeller.

@ulftornert2855 2 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures OK, thanks again for a GREAT video and a very quick reply! 👍👍👍

@MarijnDaniels 3 года назад

Did you forget the paper gasket between the housing and the coverplate? :-)

@Div3r 3 года назад

I thought that but I think the 'O' ring replaces the paper gasket on that model of pump.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

There was an o-ring between the two, so hopefully that’s plenty to keep the water from squirting out 🤞🏼🤞🏼

@johnfoster3286 3 года назад

If a tradesman can do it then YOU can do it. Just be methodical on dismantling dont lose any bits and dont have anything left over when finished. If necessary make pencil diagrams as dismantling is in progress. Glad the teeth problem is sorted. I think I will be on the way to the Scillies by the time you get to the Dart. (well thats the plan anyway)

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’m sure there’s plenty a tradesman can do that I can’t, but I’m happy to at least have a go, and if I do screw it up, I can always call a good tradesman.

@johnfoster3286 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures The long distance sailor started off where you are. Good luck

@Baddco 3 года назад

Circlip pliers 😊

@gillescasanova4754 Год назад

trying to do the same, Not sure where you put the O-Ring on the shaft though... Looks like you left it on the gear side, between the bearing and the oil seal...I thought it should be on the other side of the bearings ( water side) can you explain please ?

@iainlyall6475 3 года назад

dom, do you think your anchor will hold against any kind of strong winds in that location? i'm no 'expert' but i think they're supposed to be in the water somewhere. :-) and no cameos from karly or hank :-((

@paulrfair 3 года назад

Heat is your friend regarding removing the raw water pump pipe.

@patrickschluter7280 3 года назад

Nice job! Will you post a video on your electrical job as well? Or have I missed that one?

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

You haven’t missed it no, although the electrical ‘projects’ are very far from finished, we’ve only tackled the battery bank, inverter and changed a load of the wiring behind the control panel, but so, so, so much still needs to be done, but I feel thats going on the back burner until next winter now, or else we’ll be forever tied to the dock. We’ve tackled everything that looked corroded and/ or dangerous, and made the upgrades we wanted to complete to make sure we could live more comfortably at anchor, but like I said, I think we’ve only just covered the tip of the iceberg.

@patrickschluter7280 3 года назад

@@CadohaAdventures Good to hear! Look forward to seing some videos of that electrical stuff :-) And sounds like a good plan to focus on the most important so that you get some time out at sea as well! Take care, Cheers

@johnosullivan5031 2 года назад

Hi Dom, doing this job right now are you sure you put the small O ring in the right place? Did it work fine when you started it up

@CadohaAdventures 2 года назад

I think I did, it’s worked fine so far for an entire season and not leaked 🙏 But take everything I say with a gigantic grain of salt as I’m by no means a mechanic, just a guy, trying to figure stuff out ✌🏼⛵️🤞🏼

@simonhealy4976 Год назад

Try Keypart for engine parts

@nedwphillips2126 3 года назад

best way to learn and do..... hands on and Utube lol

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’d be so lost without RU-vid 😬😬⛵️

@rickdeadman8017 Год назад

genius....

@bryanhebden8398 3 года назад

Use a hair dryer to make the hoses more pliable and easier to remove.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Noted, next time I’ll be sure to do that! Thanks 😬

@Sailingengineer74 3 года назад

Nice work with the seawaterpump! Seems you have the traditional "gardenhose" as seawaterhose connecting pump to filter and bottomvalve intake. Would kindly recommend to replace these hoses with proper Marine hardwalled rubberhose. If the engine for some reason gets hot, the gardenhose could melt and sink the boat. Or the plastic hose looses shape letting no water through. Overheating the waterpump by accidental dryrunning could be enough... Unfortunately these gardenhoses are very commonly used on boats.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

I’ll be sure to change them this coming winter then. Ah the boat chores have started building early this year 😂😂 Thanks for the heads up 🙏

@davidnichols213 3 года назад

Well done what dose hank think lol

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

As long as he’s fed twice a day and gets to go for a run, he’s as happy as a pig in muck 😬

@johnhayford5946 3 года назад

Well done, good job, how many run hours has your engine got ? I also have a D2-55a with 1500hrs, so far no water pump problems. But I do have some tips for you. Check or fit the new exhaust elbow asap, as the water inlets get blocked. Really they should be checked as part of routine maintenance. Just in case fit a Temperature alarm in the exhaust hose, there is cheap on on the market that works well. Our heat exchanger developed a hole just in front of the elbow in the dry area nearly gassing us. Some sort of splash-back from the elbow when it got partially blocked. The repair bill was over £4k. I fitted a semi auto flushing system so no seawater sits in the system and rots it. Volvo do one as an optional extra. Fit a strainer down stream of the water pump, we had temperature problems for ages due to bits of rubber blocking the heat exchanger inlet left by the previous owner, it went unnoticed by 2 surveyors but that's another story. If/when the impeller starts to fail it can be some time before you notice by which time you will have bits in your inlet.

@QuadJournal1966 3 года назад

Here is the other video Anthony (Impavidus) did about the "service" of the waterpump: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R40JtK6DJ-g.html

@michaelbundy3867 3 года назад

Dom the mechanic, can you fix it? Yes you can.

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Well, yes, but with an awful lot of help from others 😁😁

@DominicNSX 3 года назад

The sooner you replace dirty diesel engine with electric drive, the better!

@CadohaAdventures 3 года назад

Well yes there is that, but I’ll have to buy a few more lotto tickets this week I think 😬😬

@andypidsley2688 3 года назад

Not really practical in the Uk without more sun. I regularly need 6 hours of run time at full power to get me home. From what I have seen on YT most conversations would struggle to deliver.