Yes we are in New Zealand, a mild warm summer here on the south island. Almost no rain. So very pleasant. Hope your latest storm passed without incident.
Glad you managed to get to the boat I get withdrawal symptoms if I can’t get down once a week. Good to get the heater working. You will need that going when you are doing odd jobs in this weather. I’m still working on rerouting mine which has created a whole host of issues, previously not considered when deciding to move it. Don’t forget to strap the boat down you’ll already be experiencing high winds again. Stay safe.
So - heater's fixed in double time, and just in time - (neat work). Eowyn on the move, (which Tolkien's name roughly translates as "Horse of Joy" - and there's something right Oxbridge about that irony). Double the lines and fenders, batten down the hatches! Hot cocoa and the whining in the rigging - Sounds cozy!
I have experienced that the pipe going into the tank has been blocked. Used a needle to open up at the intake side. You could try to put some diesel into a bottle and see if the pump work OK from there. Good luck, not the best season with a broke down heater..... and good luck in the storm coming..
That is a good tip and we will look into it in warmer weather. The tank is not currently accessible but that might have to change! We are as prepared for storm Eowyn as we can be. Good luck with your own prep!!
Even though this was a short video I leaned something. I had no idea pumps had filters, and now I do. This shows that hasty short practical videos are not just useful, but actually far more useful than some of the dross from RUclipsrs who show us sunny locations but include no facts. Can I suggest some other videos that you might manage to fit in between your other committments? For example; service a winch, change a halyard, inspect rigging, various engine stuff, such as changing impellers, checking filters, bleeding fuel of air etc. I would also be interested in tours of other boats if you can find people round about to cooperate. For your local marinas, even Bangor, I would like to see how to enter in great detail. Many videos from other people see to show sailing and then they are suddenly on a verth having a drink. I have only been to Bangor once (we met, and you came on our Fisher) and can say that I was baffled by the entrance and then the routes around the marina were a bit of a maze. When we go somewhere new, usally more complex places than Bangor, we search for videos of people going in and look for info such as leading lights, sandbanks, things to watch out for etc.
Thanks and it is great that you found the video to be useful. I am glad to say that we have already have a winch service video - search for "Salty Lass - Sailing Northern Ireland - Winch service - radio cable - Ep. 279" in either RUclips or Google. Some of the more technical stuff like bleeding engines is already covered in great detail by others so we tend not to do that, but your request about entrances and passages around marinas is something we could certianly do. We have touched on it in the past, but we can certainly revisit it. Thanks for watching and for getting in touch
I sincerely hope you’re all secure and safe in Bangor. Down the coast here in Portavogie it’s a bit breezy today. Apparently the wind chill factor is -10. I say apparently cos I’ve only been out briefly to rescue a potted tree! 😂😂 Incidentally did you realise that stubby spanners tend to reduce the likelihood of over tightening nuts? Should suit you two perfectly!! 😁 Stay battened down and warm!!
We might well look into that. We are unsure if it was gunky fuel or muck on the bottom of the tank, but we will be adding additional filtration and perhaps a couple of other options to "proof" the system. Give us a shout next time you are down but there is no rush at present, ideally we would do it in the warmer weather. Thank you very much for the offer.
I had a Webasto and spent over £120 on servicing it, but it never did work properly. So I spent £60 on a chinese diesel heater which has been perfect for 3 years without missing a beat. I hope you get sorted whatever you do. x
@SailingYachtSaltyLass Any noname filter for diesel will do the trick. Just beware that the plastic must tolerate diesel. It is no law that a petrolfilter will tolerate diesel.
Yes a tiny filter about the size of your smallest fingernail and it is an absolute sod to remove. I will see if I have a picture of it in place and I will message it over to you
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass I see you had a spare. Where did you get that from? Ours has a little plastic housing and a tiny filter between the tank and the pump. That way you can see it without taking it apart.
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass Many years ago I was driving a lorry. While filling up the 700 litre tank the nozzle escaped me and I got doused with the 30 litre a minute of diesel. I stank of diesel the rest of the day and even after two showers I still smelled like diesel. I hate that stuff, great fuel though.
Nice video Bev. Thanks
You're welcome. I hope the weather is better on your side of the world
Yes we are in New Zealand, a mild warm summer here on the south island. Almost no rain. So very pleasant. Hope your latest storm passed without incident.
Not totally incident free, but close enough all things considered....
Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Ah, cruising = boat maintenance in exotic places. Stay warm and safe.
Bangor? Exotic?? I think your memory is a bit hazy 😄😄
You’ve not visited Bangor have you?
You realise there’s more than one, right? We’re talking about the one in County Down, not Maine! 😂
Actually, Colin was here for Covid. We got vaccinated together!!!
Stay safe.
We are doing our best. Thanks for commenting.
You did well to find that.
Thank you, but I like to think of it as a process of elimination 😄
Glad you managed to get to the boat I get withdrawal symptoms if I can’t get down once a week. Good to get the heater working. You will need that going when you are doing odd jobs in this weather. I’m still working on rerouting mine which has created a whole host of issues, previously not considered when deciding to move it. Don’t forget to strap the boat down you’ll already be experiencing high winds again. Stay safe.
We have prepped the boat as much as we can with 14mm lines and doubled safety lines too. Other stuff is below decks. Gaynor is staying aboard.
hope things are doing well lovely video
Going as well as we can expect. Thanks for watching and we're glad you enjoyed it
Hi Lasses, glad it both well, all good over here, hotter than I like, but that's what u get. Been fixing my motorbike, going moto camping soon🐉👍💙
I hope you have a great trip and maybe do some videos? A new YT channel is born... 😄😄😄😄
@SailingYachtSaltyLass I hope so, I've only got an action camera but it's a start😆
Those action cameras work well. We use several for our footage.
@SailingYachtSaltyLass awesome, I think it will be interesting, I'm watching how to videos. 🤣
Looking forward to it!
So - heater's fixed in double time, and just in time - (neat work). Eowyn on the move, (which Tolkien's name roughly translates as "Horse of Joy" - and there's something right Oxbridge about that irony). Double the lines and fenders, batten down the hatches! Hot cocoa and the whining in the rigging - Sounds cozy!
We need heat. This place is not that warm!! Boat prepped for Storm and it is a case of just keeping an eye on everything.
I have experienced that the pipe going into the tank has been blocked. Used a needle to open up at the intake side. You could try to put some diesel into a bottle and see if the pump work OK from there. Good luck, not the best season with a broke down heater..... and good luck in the storm coming..
That is a good tip and we will look into it in warmer weather. The tank is not currently accessible but that might have to change! We are as prepared for storm Eowyn as we can be. Good luck with your own prep!!
had the same problem, the pump filter is so small! I now use a prefilter for the same reason as you
Do you find that a prefilter helps? We are planning to install one but we have not ordered it yet
Even though this was a short video I leaned something. I had no idea pumps had filters, and now I do. This shows that hasty short practical videos are not just useful, but actually far more useful than some of the dross from RUclipsrs who show us sunny locations but include no facts. Can I suggest some other videos that you might manage to fit in between your other committments? For example; service a winch, change a halyard, inspect rigging, various engine stuff, such as changing impellers, checking filters, bleeding fuel of air etc. I would also be interested in tours of other boats if you can find people round about to cooperate. For your local marinas, even Bangor, I would like to see how to enter in great detail. Many videos from other people see to show sailing and then they are suddenly on a verth having a drink. I have only been to Bangor once (we met, and you came on our Fisher) and can say that I was baffled by the entrance and then the routes around the marina were a bit of a maze. When we go somewhere new, usally more complex places than Bangor, we search for videos of people going in and look for info such as leading lights, sandbanks, things to watch out for etc.
Thanks and it is great that you found the video to be useful. I am glad to say that we have already have a winch service video - search for "Salty Lass - Sailing Northern Ireland - Winch service - radio cable - Ep. 279" in either RUclips or Google. Some of the more technical stuff like bleeding engines is already covered in great detail by others so we tend not to do that, but your request about entrances and passages around marinas is something we could certianly do. We have touched on it in the past, but we can certainly revisit it.
Thanks for watching and for getting in touch
I sincerely hope you’re all secure and safe in Bangor. Down the coast here in Portavogie it’s a bit breezy today. Apparently the wind chill factor is -10. I say apparently cos I’ve only been out briefly to rescue a potted tree! 😂😂
Incidentally did you realise that stubby spanners tend to reduce the likelihood of over tightening nuts? Should suit you two perfectly!! 😁 Stay battened down and warm!!
The stubby spanners also make a nice portable set. Everything is fine aboard and now that the Eber is sorted all is snug aboard.
😄⛵💌👍
I have a wee fuel polisher system here if you need it.. 20 mins away.
We might well look into that. We are unsure if it was gunky fuel or muck on the bottom of the tank, but we will be adding additional filtration and perhaps a couple of other options to "proof" the system. Give us a shout next time you are down but there is no rush at present, ideally we would do it in the warmer weather. Thank you very much for the offer.
I had a Webasto and spent over £120 on servicing it, but it never did work properly. So I spent £60 on a chinese diesel heater which has been perfect for 3 years without missing a beat. I hope you get sorted whatever you do. x
It usually works flawlessly but I suspect the ever decreasing quality of diesel has a lot to do with it.
When I bought my Eber 15 yrs ago, it came with an inline filter downstream the pump. Would recommend you to install such filter.
We agree. We think it is the best way forward. There are several types and none look that expensive.
@SailingYachtSaltyLass Any noname filter for diesel will do the trick. Just beware that the plastic must tolerate diesel. It is no law that a petrolfilter will tolerate diesel.
We will buy one made specifically for an Eberspacher so hopefully it will be correct.
John’ comment “ there’s a filter in the pump? Where’s my glasses NEED to see this in detail “
Yes a tiny filter about the size of your smallest fingernail and it is an absolute sod to remove. I will see if I have a picture of it in place and I will message it over to you
Only 11 months since it was fitted barely used but love it already
We love ours as well. Messaged you on FB
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass I see you had a spare. Where did you get that from? Ours has a little plastic housing and a tiny filter between the tank and the pump. That way you can see it without taking it apart.
The spare comes in the service kit but you can also but them loose for £2 or £3 each. Google "butlertechnik fuel pump integrated filter".
I love the smell of diesel in the morning!
Ehh no I don't actually.
It is vile stuff (and getting viler by all accounts)
@@SailingYachtSaltyLass Many years ago I was driving a lorry.
While filling up the 700 litre tank the nozzle escaped me and I got doused with the 30 litre a minute of diesel.
I stank of diesel the rest of the day and even after two showers I still smelled like diesel.
I hate that stuff, great fuel though.
I'm not surprised you are not fond of diesel after an experience like that