Vetus dual diesel fuel filter and boarding ladder installation
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video I install the Vetus dual diesel filters into the trawler (www.vetus.com/...) and weld up a brackert to mount the boarding ladder.
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It's refreshing hearing a mechanic who can use some ingenuity and work outside the box!
Thanks mate.
That removable ladder design was simple yet genius. Nice of your friend to donate also.
Whoa!
I love the Tenacious D shirt!!!!!
Keep on rockin Stu!
I really enjoyed this, Stu. You are on the water again, getting stuff done; the almost mythical fuel filter fittings turn up; and the Landy has a job to do getting more plate. You have come a long way since that Landy nearly went to a new owner (I mean selling it, not the thief). Let me see ... What am I going to make today?
It's funny to think back to the time I almost needed to sell the Landy. A lot has happened since then!
This is the thing, you never ever end a Stu episode without learning new things and get challenged to think outside the box. Great episode mate, cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Stu,
You might be missing the obvious answer to your foredeck... Put on step on each side of the pilothouse and lift the entire floor deck by about 8". Creating substantial storage. And a LARGER FOREDECK!
Where you would mount your winch...😉I love those reel winches.
Raise the 4 deck and then put the winch on.
Thanks for sharing.
~ DiveGirl Deb
Eugene Oregon
SV Melittin's Miracle
I have been watching all the episodes since no1 for the past 2 weeks and have to say: Man you deserve respect! Thanks for a great channel
That Detroit sounds so sweet. Job well done!
Standing precariously on an unbolted stainless boarding ladder in a great knot of passing torrent , what could go wrong ? Brought a big smile to me Stu , cheers from NZ .
Hi Stu I have the same ladder , it cane with my boat( small fbg trawler) , there are key hole shaped fittings put in pairs on the deck ( no bulwark ) port and starboard and off the stern. Low enough not to be toe snubbers. Your flat plate looks a bit flimsy , a 250# diver plus weights, tanks etc could overload it at the wrong moment.....
With you high sides I think you might have a permanently mounted ladder,somewhere , maybe with a flip down into the water.
I rigged up on our sailclub rescue skiff a permanently mounted ladder with a telescoping ladder that flips easily into the water and has a nice big handle as you are climbing out of the water. Yet it hinges completely inside the boat when under way . In a pinch you could pull it over the side if you fell in the water while on your own. A lovely Kiss setup. Cheers Warren .
I was looking at Delstar again the other day and it has a nice ladder going up and over the transom. I''m almost tempted to install something like that and keep the transom solid rather than doing the swim platform I was planning.
The ladder adaptation idea is brilliant
It's like having a cartoon after the movie when the chicks make their cameo. And I loved the way the engine sounded when you shifted into reverse for docking.
Thanks mate!
Hey Stu. I greased the whole motor, I pumped pumped until all the old dried grease came out. I drained the lower unit oil and replaced it. Installed a new trim motor (ridiculously expensive). Ran all new gas lines and primer bulb. Fixed the bilge float switch. Epoxied all the scrapes and voids in the hull below the water line. Next on the list is the water pump and replace the internal aluminum tank.
Couldn't have done it without your videos! Thanks man, I've learned a lot from you and your videos gave me confidence to actually try to fix all this stuff myself. She ain't Renko but it'll be a cool boat nonetheless!
Nice work! Sounds like you are going to get many years of reliable boating out of her. Glad the videos helped and thank you very much for your PayPal donation. Much appreciated! :)
Hehe, your method of tidying the line is exactly as we were taught to do it in the sea scouts. :)
I think installing a handrail along the cab would be a good idea for when you have to step over the winch or anchor cable, especially in rough weather.
Good to see Renko is running fine now! nice job Stu!
Please excuse this comment. What has improved with you life? Your presentation, demeanor, appearance, and organization have very much improved over your last few videos.
Getting the boat running has probably been the biggest lift.
Great looking chickens. I fabricated the same dual filter system on my boat about 25 years ago. One suggestion is rather than capping off the second “In” port, run a fuel line with primer bulb from a 6 gallon outboard tank. It’s great if you run one tank dry or have a bad load of fuel in your main tank. If you don’t know why your engine stopped, switching to the small tank takes a lot of variables out of the equation. You’d have to shut off the other intake source, also. I have an electric fuel pump installed immediately after the filters to prime the system after maintenance. I use a momentary switch mounted next to the filters. Stay safe.
Nice idea, I like that.
Duplex filters are great, used them a lot for filtering water for flooding pipelines. No stop/start needed. Don't know why yachtties don't use them more, same with differential gauges.
OOHH!!! OOHH!!! I HAVE!!!! There are a fair few fishing boats here in BC with the anchor winch on the pilothouse wall.
Small foredeck means that is where they can fit it to space correctly.
Ha! Glad to know I'm not the only one! :)
As an ex( long retired) PADI instructor I could write a very long book on mask fitting..but suck and if it stays pretty much sums it up. As to that ladder.. a diver in a swell will be negative buoyancy from time to time so may lift the whole thing.. perhaps it might require a fixing or two.. Looking forward to the first dive trip...wish we had had go pro back in my day ... stay safe.
For sure, a mask must stay sealed when sucked on. Yep, planning some lines to secure the ladder too.
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I somehow forgot the login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me
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@Jay Zander thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jay Zander it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my ass!
That Vetus gear is top notch Stu. Renko is coming along nicely
Thanks mate!
When you are marking a tube, get a piece of card or paper about the consistency of a map, roll it around the tube, where the edges meet is always square.
The pins on the ladder were for rubber feet which just slip on. The design was intended to fit over the rail of the boat, and thats what holds it aboard.
Welding some sockets into the deck with delrin bushings could be a neat alternative for a removable swim ladder. But you will need a drain line on each.
To hook the ladder to the roof- just put a couple of vertical 'tabs' a couple of inches high welded on in the appropriate places on the roof, with the same 'notch' at the bottom as your rails have, that way you could just lift it up and lock it into place identical to the rails on the deck- both storage and roof access... add a couple of rubber straps or ocky straps at the bottom to stop it swinging and banging
Was happy when I saw you were going to mount the winch lower on the wheelhouse (as I commented on last time. Oh my, I have Made A Contribution!).
It seems so long ago that Renko was being winched out onto the hard stand and now you are actually talking about real dives for sunken goodies. How time flies when we are having fun, and you are doing all the work.
I think I must have refreshed UA-cam a thousand times waiting for the next episode, and I am sat outside at 11 o'clock at night so I can watch undisturbed. My weekly fix. Thank you Stu.
Thanks mate, thanks for taking the time to share your ideas. The community definitely has made this a better boat!
On the lost outboard topic, I once recovered one that I lost months before hand... I learnt a lot of lessons that weekend and to pass on the knowledge; it is less important how long its been on the bed (River or sea) over what you do when you pull it out. You must have the engine being turned over with intention to start within 24hrs with 4hrs being the preference. My outboard that I recovered is still good teen years later and it's still my main prime mover.
Definitely. We always advise people to leave an outboard in the water until the mechanic is there on site. I always try to have them running without hours of coming out of the water, and if not at least completely cleaned, dried and oiled.
Love the sunset shot mate....you are going well. Nice to be doing the little jobs now I'm sure. Can't wait to drive down to Brooky with the Coopers
Thanks Mark, looking forward to another catch up too. :)
Good to see the boat in motion. List of things to fix or improve is getting smaller. Continue to iron out the kinks. You look more relaxed and as if you are having fun.
Never going to run out of things to do prior to diving but it's all part of the program. Looking good Stu, keep the head up and watch for tripping hazards, stay safe !!
That diesel sounds sooo good! I can recommend you make your own fuel from used cooking oil. That engine would love it and last for ever. I have a 28 year old Hilux 2.8 diesel that's done over 500000 kms , been running on home made dieso for 4 years now and it's going sweet! My fuel costs me to make somewhere between 15 and 20 cents per liter.
Maybe a valved bypass around the primer bulb would help your fuel flow. I know it adds complexity and the chance for leaks but i really like the idea of being able to quickly reprime the system.
Would be easily done too, just a T either side of the bulb, with a simple valve in between the two T's... Open to run... close to prime...
Question for a newbie, is a fuel filter system and a fuel polishing system the same thing...thank you...I am very happy to see you finally enjoying Renko after all of your hard work, the ups and downs, and I want to thank you for sharing your journey with us...you are very much therapy for myself...my dad who is no longer with us now for getting on 20 years....my best times were every weekend tinkering and working with him on a plethora of projects he always had on the go...you remind me of him because there is never an end to the on going projects you have ahead of you, and there is something very therapeutic about tinkering and solving problems....I am always relaxed watching your videos and who know we may cross paths one day and share a pint...cheers mate
Hey Don, fuel polishing is a very fine form of filtering, generally done by transferring the fuel from one tank to another tank before storing again. This filtering is a bit coarser and don't just before the fuel is burnt.
Excellent progress, Stu. I cheer every time I see Renko under power and cruising along. Yet another week closer to treasure hunting!
Thanks Fred! :)
Will be really interesting seeing your scuba adventures now that Renko is on the water and serviceable.
Its been a while but its SO NICE to see Renko on the water and getting used. Gongrats Stu & company .
Thanks 👍
I really enjoy the chickens at the end of the videos! Always makes me feel happy too see them!
Glad you like them!
The engine sounds really good especially when you were pulling up to the dock.
Thanks for taking the time to tell the tale. Glad to see you're almost at the point of almost having too much fun... almost...
03:45 ... ! ! !
... lots of good stuff
27:53 Closing Credits
28:05 Epilogue: "Every day starts with noise at the door..." Leg's healing nicely... Of course, some people come here for just this section alone !.?¿.!
It’s good to see you working on your boat. We are still in lockdown so no boat work for me. Looking forward to seeing you weld that 12mm plate to the wheelhouse. Keep well Stu
I've been watching since you did that 150hp outboard rebuild and I glad that you are still putting out great content. Keep up the great work and have fun!
The chickens at the end, is just magical, nice work with the filter and ladder. =)
I think your spot on with the winch. Never know what could be if you don’t try.
I'm also a fan of mounting the winch on the wheelhouse. As you said, innovation is different by definition, and you can always change it! If you want to leave the winch there but provide increased amenity in that forward area, a couple of pulleys mounted to the deck and a cover for the cable would allow easy walking without tripping over the cable. As you say, probably not needed given the layout of the boat. Love the sunset @3:48 !
Good point about making a cover for the rode if that becomes an issue.
Great couple of jobs done. Ladder works much better than I expected, fantastic.
Thanks 👍
If you put a ball valve against the injector pump with a tee before it and a ball valve on the back side to attach the primer bulb you can use full size pipe and hose to supply the filters and engine and use the primer just to draw fuel through the lines but not have the fuel go through the primer bulb. To prime the filters and lines, shut off the ball valve to the injector pump and open the valve to the bulb and prime the lines to a catch bottle on the primer bulb discharge. Then close the valve to the primer bulb and open the valve to the injector pump. Start the engine and your good. Like the ladder fit up.
You could make a storagebin that goes lenghtwise under the anchorline. that would also function as a step to make the stepover a little lower. Just a thought.
Yep, you certainly can't have enough storage.
Could be wrong, but fitting the rubber priming bulb (incidentally fitted to every Peugeot/Citroen diesel in the 90’s) in between the filters and the pump could cause the bulb to suck itself in and block the line. I believe they are usually fitted between the tank and the filters so that the fuel is pushed through the filter rather than pulled. Still loving the videos mate...
Sounds like it's running like a top now. Nice work, Stu !
*Had a near disaster experience with a clogged fuel filter during a violent storm two years ago that could've easily ended in death. That fuel filter setup was a very wise investment.
Dig that fuel filter set up, that is definitely a must have. All the fruits of your hard work are becoming reality, must be a great feeling mate. Have you been having any dreams of sunken treasure finds yet?
I have! I've been doing a lot of planning of wreck dives behind the scenes. More info soon.
Just added Vetus dual filters to my boat after an arse-puckering exercise in Storm Bay when I lost an engine due to gut full of diesel bug, and the other starting to struggle. Not an exercise I want to repeat, Cheap insurance!. Love your work.
Thanks mate, they are good insurance for sure. :)
Winches and TP are configured the same way: over the top. We live in a civilized society with rules, Stu.
Haven't seen that rule. I have however seen line come on to winches from the bottom before.
My uninformed sideline suggestion - By putting the which up higher, the taut anchor rope could possibly double as a mediocre handrail.
Can't wait to see what you do with Renko! Any chance you could do a walkthrough of the side-scan sonar? That thing looks super cool...
hey man, It is nice to see the boat up and going, i remember when you was into the think of restoring it and thinking you would never finish, we all encouraged you to keep at it. Now its up and going all that hard work was worth it, boat looks good, and that engine sounds strong and solid. BIG CON'GO'RATS on a well done project.
NOW i am looking forward to the further adventures of Renko and Stu. Great content. cheers man.
Thanks 👍
The boat is so much quieter with the engine cover on. Nice that you got to use the crane to pick up that outboard. Cheers
It sure is, the engine hatch makes a huge difference.
I hope we get to see you fish out that outboard.
Me too!
Nice to see it out and about on the River. Impressive sounder.
Thanks Steve, we'll go for a cruise next time you are up. :)
@@DangarMarine try show you how to catch some fish...
Round those corners on that flat strap so you don't cut your feet or snag your wetsuit footies. :) Also consider a 10 mm deep notch where the bulwark brace meets the deck. It would lock the ladder in place while someone is climbing but leave it easy to remove.
I once upon a time had a fifteen horse power kicker on the back of my nineteen foot center console boat. It was mounted on one of those stainless steel brackets with a theft proof lock to prevent removal. It lasted three weeks until some smart thief stole the mounting pad along with the theft proof lock and two thousand dollar motor. It wasn't a total loss though, my insurance covered a thousand bucks.
Bummer.
Your detroit sounds nice....quiet cruising along the 🌇 sunset! Ausum!
Great job Stu... Excellent tutorial on the fuel filter. Your boat is great!!!!!!👍👍👍👍😷
Glad you enjoyed it!
Years ago my friend sailed into the Yaringa Marina at low tide after it had been professionally dredged and ran aground after he was assured it was deep enough , he then bought a deep sounder.
My gosh your video editing is getting better and better Stu
Thanks mate!
A visit to my local B.J. Land (Howes) at Lisarow is always a good time ...
Hi Stu, I am not criticising your work because I think you have done an amazing job. This is just something to think about. If you had spare space on the outside back wall of the wheel house, why not fit your fuel filters there? Easier access to them and also better for viewing the pressure guage and filter bulbs.No need to lift the engine hatch.
Being able to see the pressure gauge would be handy for sure. I'll have to look into whether there is any issue with the length of fuel hose and height about fuel pump.
Worst case scenario is some big swell stirs up algae in the tanks and sends a huge load into the filter. Dual filters mean a fighting chance of keeping underway while dealing with it.
If you put one of those glass tube washable inline filters after the double filter - it'll do nothing for filtering the fuel, but you'll know when you've pushed the fuel past that point when you least want to be taking the other end off and sticking it in a bottle!
Pardon me if you've already considered this.
So, I don't know how thick the steel on the wheel house is, but I'd weld a gusset either side of the mounting plate, from the plate to the deck. It doesn't look like you have enough room to triangulate fully, but it all helps.
As I look into my crystal tooheys can I can see a great future for for you doing marine delivery jobs with your crane onboard.Recoveries,general marine work,mooring checks each year,diving on them and repairs.You have a great future in front of you on the water other than just diving and salvage.
I considered salvage but realised salvage is only kilo rate as it’s hard to sell second hand for a serviceable item that nobody wants.The keel lead on the other hand may be a profitable area to consider.Be safe out there Stuwie.
Thanks Harry. I actually need to put an extra couple of hundred kgs of lead in the keel before heading offshore so I'd dearly love to find some!
Dangar Marine why don’t you mould up some manageable concrete ingots on the cheap till you can grab some lead.Or scrap yard for the lead and make ingots that way,cheers buddy.
BJ Land... Every man's dream theme park...
Drilling through hole into the wheel house will allow any length of bolt and multiple ways to put safety nuts on instead of tapping the plate and then having to find or make bolts the proper length. I feel it will also be stronger over all, and no worries about pulling out the tapped threads in the plate.
A tapped thread is at its strongest once it is square eg;A12mm diameter bolt needs a 12mm deep tapped hole ..An m12 nut wouldn't be any longer in thread.. for strength you could go m12 x1.25 a little finer .And a higher grade bolt.The big concern is rust prevention.Most charts show that a stainless bolt is not much better than mild steel in tensile strength.High tensile metric with "10.9"number on top dont seem to rust anyway 'they must have kriptonite in em.You still have that bollard for anchoring in a hurricane.Your idea BC is still a good one
but i'm guessing the w/house might be only'1/4 inch (7mm) so it might want that plate on the inside.There's a hybrid idea..no need for welding.Well done blimp commander.What's behind that wall Stu ??????
Something I read while designing this is that the standard depth of bolt is designed so the bolt shank will fail before the thread will pull out if the bolt and the nut are made of the same tensile strength. The other thing to consider is that this is a 14mm anchor rode. You can''t break that much steel by pulling on it with rope. The rope will break first.
@@DangarMarine That thought had not crossed my mind. But, yes the rope is the weak link.
Sorry, late to the channel, love watching the progress and LOVE the Tenacious D shirt!
Thanks mate, glad you've joined us! :)
Just to fortify that winch mounting and dissuade the pessimists... what about welding a pair of ~45* stays, one on either side at the top of the winch plate and on down to the deck?
Strength in triangles and it would spread the load considerably.
Beautiful skies... very nice Brother. Cheers.
For sure, will have a look at some ways to reinenforce once it is in place.
I second this thought. If the doubler is right down at deck level I would add a 100m piece across the deck and chuck a couple of gussets in
Stu ! Good job bringing RENKO onto the pier. Bet she backs to Port like the letter "J". Mine does, and it's a great tool once you get a good, working understanding of what your DD wants to do. Do 360 turn in a boat length at low speed to PORT, but to do the same to Starboard I'd have to get out and push. Anyway, you're lookin' good, healthy, and I hope all the "Executive and Management" duties don't suck all the fun away and make this like a real job for you....Go play on your boat!
Thanks Tom, yes, the transverse thrust definitely makes it easier to dock. There is no doubt that UA-cam has a lot of "real job" work that needs to be done, but then again so do real jobs. ;)
Re: Innovation. You are spot on. Reasonable men make everyone comfortable. It is the unreasonable man who changes the world. Hopefully for the better, but . . .
Very productive week stu. Very nice work on the ladder.
So good to see the boat being used and running well.
I really love the way this project is turning out pretty awesome man!
Just a great episode. Renko is shaping up. Gopro on a diving mask! Oh yes.
I thought you were going to fall in the water 😂, really nice everything is just coming along the boat sounds really good as you were pulling up to the dock
Now you’ve teased it I want to see you finding the dropped outboard and getting it going 😄
they make chrome or ss exhaust shield for large diesel trucks. I'm sure you could find one to clamp over that muffler. You mentioned in another video about the idea.
You can use that band clamp instead of the U clamp at the top of the muffler. Much cleaner installation and no protruding bolt to snag on.
Good work, now onto the back door and swim platform! Then maybe some topside paint. You’re doing a great job!
Great advice on taking smart chances on innovative ideas. I get comments all the time about how I don't know what I'm doing and how it's going to fail. I don't see any of those people having fun on youtube though hahaha.
Exactly! I was keeping a list of all the things people said wouldn't work and it's very long and none of them have failed...
That flat bar bracket you welded the ladder to looks a bit flimsy. I know you don’t want a bump in the doorway but it be prudent to strengthen it anyway. In case the ladder gets torqued sideways or something. Great channel!
Yes, thinking of welding on some extra bracing now I know it will work.
hi Stu. Long time viewer, first time commenter. I first found you when I purchased my first small boat and watched your video about small boat driving tips. Been here ever since. Thank you for your content.
Thanks mate, glad to hear you've been enjoying the vids. :)
Very nice to see the boat moving around. Can’t wait for the dive vids to come
For some reason I really liked the top down view of the engine bay at about 12:54 minutes in. Once you've gotten nearer to completion and have the deck cleared up as you want it perhaps a top down view fly by would be nice. (Drone work maybe)
Thanks mate, I'll try to get more drone shots soon.
In a situation where you are unsure of your depth, drop a leadline over the side and take a reading, completely accurate and no chance of an error - then compare it with the electrickery.
For your anchor winch doubler plate, you might want to add a couple of slot welds spaced to line up with the interior house structure. Then add some fillet weld on the inside where the slot weld (burn marks) are. That would provide some added tie in to the house structure. Greg
Yes, have been thinking about plug welding but lining up with the internal bracing is a great idea.
Great job on the ladder! Maybe add a Screw Eye Hook to the boarding ladder bracket and another one to the boat to attach a safety lanyard ( I am absent minded and would drive away with the ladder hanging). Glad to see the chickens again! Great use for an empty beer bottle, just don't set it down right next to the one that you are drinking!
For sure, definitely looking at adding a safety lanyard to the ladder.
Great video Stu. As long as you tie off the anchor line onto the post (snubber) , and use it properly by moving the boat forward as you haul in line, the strain on the anchor winch mounts (and wheelhouse) should be minimal.
Yep, that's pretty much the plan.
Nice work on the ladder. Wasn't following how it would mount at first but that worked nicely. Cutting the slots will make sure it stays mounted, that was a great idea. That metal is pretty thin...maybe could use a little reinforcement to make sure it doesn't get bent when moving it around the deck?
I found some stainless channel yesterday that I might weld onto the flat bar to give it a bit more rigidity.
@@DangarMarine boom! Perfect
I love the sound of your Detroit. Beautiful!
A lot of odds and ends this episode, but all in all, a lot of forward movement Stu!
I like the dual filter idea , we’ve had lorries that should never be turned off !
You don’t have much invested in the boarding ladder but if you weld 2 pieces of 1/8” by 3” wide onto the deck with 3/16” open , on each side to hold it down so where the ladder rests on the deck it will lock in place ! Just a thought !
I could add some locking tabs, but I'd want them to be somewhere you couldn't stub your toe on them.
Dangar Marine that’s always a risk I guess . It was just a thought ! Lol
Don't forget you will still need a cleat for the anchor rode, the winch can't be taking the load.
Nice job with those filters. Excellent way to be safe on the seas. Stay safe, and happy travels with your amazing vessel. :)
Thank you!