Holding tank YouTube Videos
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Just About Sailing September 2019 – DIY Holding Tank Pt3 – Thru hull & Seacock install
This video went on a bit longer than anticipated, but so did the install process. First a bit of an update, then a detailed look at fitting the new Forespar Series 93 2" combined thru-hull and seacock for the holding tank waste outlet. This is how I did i...
Just About Sailing July 2019 – DIY Holding Tank Pt 2 – I have a new apprentice
This is one of those 'proud dad' videos. My daughter has now graduated as a Master in Marine Biology after spending the last six months counting sharks in Mexico. She volunteered to help with Serenity's refurbishment. Here's what happened. Pt 1 of the Hol...
Just About Sailing September 2018 – Making and Installing a new Holding Tank, Pt 1
This is the first of a two part project. I decided to make a holding tank from glass fibre covered plywood. Partly because of cost, but also to make sure I can get the exact shape and fit that I want. Seemed like a good idea at the time.
Just About Sailing August 2018 – Checking for leaks in the rain, stern anchor locker, new water tank
Well it rained off and on for ages whilst I was fitting the windows. Then nothing for weeks. But today it is pouring, so I am checking for leaks before I finalise the gluing of the headlining. I have also found a spot for a stern anchor chain locker. And ...
Just About Sailing July 2018 – Putting the old windows back in, every silver cloud has a lining
I only really took the old windows (portlights) out because I needed to paint the outside - and fill in the old holes. However, as we all know, there is no such thing as doing one job on a boat. Every job is always accompanied by at least 5 more. Plus I ...
Hooking up the plumbing on the head on an Alberg 30 – Part 3
On this episode I install the ports on the holding tank, get all the plumbing sorted out, install the Y valves and figure out the best way to align and find the best spot for the macerator pump. The hose that leads to the Thru-hull would NOT go on so I end...
Dry Fitting Holding Tank and Cutting Access Hole on an Alberg 30 – Part 2
On this episode I do a dry fit of the new holding tank I am installation on my 1965 Alberg 30. I then move on to cutting out bases for the Y-Valves and finally cut an access hole in the top of my holding tank. I make my project videos on the slow side le...
Removing Cabinet for Holding Tank and Head on an Alberg 30 – Part 1
On this episode I start cutting out the old head cabinet on my 1965 Alberg 30 in preparation for installing a holding tank and re-plumbing my entire head. I make my project videos on the slow side letting people see what I did and how I dealt with obstac...
Poo Explosion!!! – Pacific Ocean Crossing Day 17 – S2:E41
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Just About Sailing September 2 2017 – Holding tank plans and off with the rudder, almost
Fingers crossed. I saw a great holding tank from Tek Tanks that might just fit into some 'spare' space in the heads compartment. I made up a cardboard mock-up to test the fit. Also, I wanted t check out the rudder to see what might need refurbishing. One ...
17-08_Rebuilding the Holding Tank – What a shitty Job (sailing ZERO)
Ahoy, next point on my TO DO list was to rebuild my holding tank. For years now this job was on it, but I needed the room to work on it and now the transmission is out I have it. So why the hell am I doing such a shitty Job? I was questioning myself this ...
28. We Cut Our Holding Tank In Half! – Sailing Vessel Somnium
With our hull only half-sanded, we decided to take a break to remove our holding tank, test an autopilot, and clean up the boat a bit. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...![STERN TIED, LOST RIDE [Adventure #19]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/-4VaQeUZJ-4/maxresdefault.webp)
STERN TIED, LOST RIDE [Adventure #19]
What happens when you combine some awesome Channel Island anchorages and a string of misadventures in Santa Barbara, you ask? Well Episode 19 happens! Come check out some crazy, beautiful spots on Santa Cruz… We find ourselves with a gorgeous private c...
Life is Like Sailing – Head Systems Upgrade – Part 2
The second half of the head systems upgrade was replacing 3 thru hulls, valves and elbows, plus a new toilet. Because I was so busy working on other areas of the boat during my time on the hard, I hired someone to do this second par of the upgrade. Wel...