Owl you need is Clean Water: Chuffed Adventures S01Ep14
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Clean water is important... and this episode I find out Chuffed's water tanks are FILTHY!!! On the veterinary front I get to help a little owl get back on his feet and get a call out for a turtle that has been hit by a boat.
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Once again....a special place in heaven for you someday.
You are an AWESOME young lady... God has blessed you with so many talents, and you use them to help others. You are truly a selfless young lady. A lot of people could learn how to help others by your example... Be blessed... BBE...
Gorgeous lady with a beautiful heart & fix it skills :-) doesn't get better than that !
Aw thank you!
Smoking Dauberdoo420:
Why are you not helping Carl Brook con innocents out of there money like you usually do everyday. Truth hurts eh? Everybody just needs to research. Don't believe me. Your not a nice person.
From a vet in the UK. I think what you're doing is amazing. Really inspired me. Have just started renovating a yacht in the UK to start a world animal welfare mission and get to see the world along the way.
That is so awesome!!! Happy to hear there are others out there helping animals and sailing off into the sunset!
I guess you could say our little fellow is a Member of the Parliament of Owls.
Mr. Coleridge would love the irony. As he said, "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink. " You continue to impress, as a muti-talented, multi-tasking wonder: veterinary surgeon, mechanic, electrician, and plumber. You've got a lot of grit, and don't shy away from anything, no matter how tough or dirty. Wonder Woman.
Exactly! That would have been a good title too if it weren't for the animal pun!
I’m a new subscriber to your channel. Thank you for all you’re doing for animals in need.
I’ve been involved in the construction of boats most of my life. Your water tanks are heavily corroded and there just isn’t any good way to repair them. You might want to ask about to see if a bladder type lining could be installed as a temporary measure to hold you over a short while.
A proper fix involves cutting the tanks from under the floor and having new ones fabricated. Not an inexpensive project.
Since your health and well being are at risk please weigh all your options carefully.
P.S. Make sure to sterilize the water lines leading to all fresh water taps as carefully as you are for the tanks.
I hope fair winds fill your sails and may God always keep your keel wet.
Thanks so much for the advice on both videos. I think both those projects are currently out of the budget, how ever since doing the tank clean and doing the lines (which I disconnected and did with a stronger chlorine solution since they are not aluminium) the water has been coming out clear as vodka and smells wonderful. I do filter water going in and coming to the tap with good quality carbon/charcol 5 micron filters too. The bladder option would involve cutting open the tanks as they have divides in them so unfortunately if I was going that far it'd be worthwhile just to do a proper installation. One day if I win the lottery perhaps! I appreciate the advice! Stay Chuffed
Lovely balance between the labors of boat living and the call to heal the animal world.
Thank you! Trying to strike a nice balance for you viewers out there so you get a nice taste of what I am doing, glad you enjoyed!
You never cease to amaze. It's always a pleasure to watch your adventures. Thanks for sharing.😊👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
You are impressive! The care you give and the perseverance in the face of a challenge is inspiring! All the best to you and your adventures!
Thanks so much, Stay Chuffed!
You are gifted and dedicated beyond words. Your little owl fix made my day!
Incredible what you can do! You are THE example for an independent, inspiring woman!
Excellent job. Deferred maintenance is no longer deferred. Your a hard worker. Your attitude is what all people should strive for.
You are 1 word..AMAZING
You might need to put bladders in those tanks ......the corrosion looks worrying and you don't want to drink aluminum oxide.... lining the tanks with epoxy or something similar is fraught with its own difficulties like solvent traps problem painting or blasting is the access so I think bladders that you put in the tank would be a possibility.....you're doing a fantastic job with the animals and although it's none of my business I'm sad that you are having to do all the boat scene without a partner .... also a word of caution would be getting corrosion through the hull from inside the tanks as they are integral tanks (part of the hull) un gran abrazo
That was Awesome! I love Owls!! Man I wish I could meet an Owl up close & personal like that!!! Thanx for sharing.
You contiune to amaze me, both as a vet and maintaining your boat. Keep up the good work, the world is a better place because of you.
Ive always had a soft spot for owls, i am fortunate to live in the woods and get to hear them almost nightly.
They are quite enigmatic arent they? Thats great you live in the great outdoors and can hear the nightly sounds of the wild!
Good on you love. You are a very capable woman.
Good on you Micgyver girl
First episode I have seen. Enjoyed it a lot. I now get to watch some of your other episodes. Thank - You!
Craigerst Smith - great channel, this gal works hard unlike someone else we know.
This so odd...why do they have content? Wher is the begging for money?
Owl you need is to stay chuffed. And be awesome. As you are! 👍❣️
Alot of sailing vids are hitting the tube. Love yours!!! Keep going!!! A+!!!
Thank you! Hope you are staying Chuffed!
Wow what an amazing drive you have and a good heart too. An admirable combination I've seen in a lot of RUclipsrs and you do this on your own which must make you walk with you head high and a smile inside and out. 😊
It does feel good to get the job done, thanks so much and stay chuffed!
I had a not dissimilar problem, phoned a local store asking the girl who answered, "do you have a Ponstar Puddlesucker", she slammed the phone down! Wonderful vlogg as aways, your care for animals is a delight to watch.
Wow, great job on everything! 👍❤
Love your channel.
You are one talented (and determined!) lady, and I always enjoy your videos! I also appreciate the work you do to help the local pets and wildlife, you really put your heart into it. Best wishes!
Thank you so much, Stay Chuffed!
You guys are amazing! You should have a million subscribers! You are interesting, entertaining, smart and make a difference in so many places! 💕✌🏼🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉
Oh thanks so much, so happy to have you on board! Stay Chuffed!
Nice job Doc. Those were some pretty nasty water tanks. But of course you managed them like a pro. Keep up the great work. Cheers! -s/v Wayward
Good stuff chuffed. I think that dodgy tank seal is letting in the stuff that accumulates in you bilge water into the tank. The aft tank top is letting in grit. Put a bladder in that tank and make sure the filling point is sealed higher than your bilge high level alarm point.
Your tank needs a lot of more preservative work before you use it for drinking water.
If you use a bladder super chlorinate it every 4 months and replace it every two years
Cheers
PB
Thanks for the advice!
please take care of yourself as well. You're awesome.
Will do thank you! Stay Chuffed
Quite an interesting life you lead from boat repairs to highly skilled surgery your an amazing little pretty lady :-)
Thanks John!
you and that owl are the cutest things i see all day thank you lol
My water tanks gave me quite a few bruises tooo! I’d been showering at the gym and was sure others would think I was being abused. Love the work you do Sheddy!
Yeh they are not fun to work in!
Awesome Doc. on every aspects. Thanks and best from HKG
Holy moly! That's a lot of ? In rear tank !
Haha yep
Whoo, whoo! :). Love the animals, especially the turtley ones.
Me too!
Another good project to get done. Looks like there is some electrolysis going on in the aluminum. Have you you seen the RUclips channel "Sailing Emerald Steel "? There is a brilliant way to isolate the stray currents poking holes in your boat and making the water milky. He built a very inexpensive isolation/ grounding plate to the zincs. Love the animal care blended in with the boat work. Dreams do come true! Thanks
Ah will have to check it out! Thanks so much and stay chuffed!
"Glad I started at six" ha ha hahaha!!!!
As always your too good Bub x
Excellent vid girl.
Is Joel not coming back until you've finished all the boat work? 😂🤣🤦 You're amazing as usual!
At this stage Joel isn''t coming back, and I will be continuing as Captain. Stay Chuffed and Thank you!
@@VetTails I'm sorry to hear that. Joel is a fool! You're perfect! I'm glad you're continuing the channel. I really enjoy your videos and the work you do for the animals is inspiring!
As a recent subscriber i am catching up on past episodes and have never wished for a sailing vlog to succeed more than yours. Your great talent and selfless nature is inspirational. I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned it or if it was intentional, but the lead photo to this episode at 5:08 is a copy of the Rosie the riveter poster in the US from WW2. Keep up the good work, I know things are a little tough in recent episodes.
Oh I didn’t know that! But that’s very cool to know I emulated another poster. Thank you for watching
How cute are owls? 😍😍 Good work cleaning the tanks Doc, they looked awful!
Owlways good to see you Doc!
Awesome job
Great vid, when I was watching it suddenly I remembered, "I want to Break Free" video-clip... Have noooo clue why !!
Nice job done!
Haha cleaning cleaning... I do like that song too!
You had a real science experiment going in the water tanks. :;)
Love where your heart is great vedio
Thank you for your work!
Wow. Looks like mud in the tanks, suspended clay that settled out of the water, though the gravely chips look suspiciously like the spalls from inside the tank. I imagine your inlet filters are activated carbon, that should reduce chlorine quite a bit. Big job. Nice big freshwater tanks though. It's a shame the tanks don't tolerate chlorine. Filtration and UV treatment could help the water at time of use so only chemical contamination would be of concern. On demand UV treatment isn't too much power. Of course UV needs cleaning and bulb replacement too, so you're trading one hassle for another.
fair winds and clean drinking water!
That poor turtle, I bet that hurt. You looked good in that striped sun dress. Thanks for all you do.
Another awesome video! Keep up the good work! What ever happened to Joel?
At this stage I am continuing as Captain with friends helping crew :) Joel is in the US but I am sure will be back on a boat some day soon. Stay Chuffed!
Your videos are amazing - I love the DIY!!!!!
You are one amazing lady,is there nothing you can't do👍😊
I think you got a bit confused though,by all means,start up a gravel yard,but you're doing it the wrong way 😉
There sure was a lot in there🤔Anyway,it's clean now,al you need is some fresh water,fresh and clean.
See you next time,and see what animals you can surprise us with 😊
Haha i know right! Stay Chuffed!
This episode caught my attention as I have two water tanks to clean and although they have some black blobs from the lost lagoon floating in them, they were in lots better shape than yours. So now I don't feel so intimidated. lol I'm using cleaners and sanitizers used in beer making (PBW and Star San). One is a mild acid, the other a non-toxic sanitizer. I don't have a big hole in the tanks to work with so hopefully the chemicals will do the work. Will also run this stuff through the system, but also plan to swap out the old hoses along the way. I'm going to start using a pre-filter that hooks to a hose (or funnel) and am adding a good filter in front of the pressure pump. Don't think I will ever have the guts to drink the water, but it should provide everything else I need, including cooking. I also want to add a fresh water option for the toilet. Thanks for the wonderful videos. They are real world and you do a great job of filming and explaining what you are doing along the way. Keep up the good work!
Ah good on ya bob! It’s an icky job but definitely worth it!
The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle !
Turtle awesome, owl you need is clean water (love it) But how did you get all that coral sand in the water tank?? Fair winds ,,,,,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,,,,,,,
It was all calcium build up from the water in aluminium sitting together
WOW @@VetTails Add some viamin D, and you can sell it ;-)
Hi Dr Sheddy, it seems like the bottom of your water tanks is also the bottom of your boat. Please correct me if I am mistaken. Has anyone around there suggested an aluminum etch (acid) to slow down the erosion or corrosion of the surfaces inside the tanks? Do you think that paint or straight epoxy would even stick? No rush to answer, I'm sure you're busy. Having "some" experience with aluminum hulls and tanks, I know this is a tough problem to solve. I am amazed by how capable you are at dealing with whatever comes up. Thank You
Hi Marty,
Good question about using the aluminium etch... I dont know if that would help and no one has suggested it. you are correct that the tanks are built right on in to the hull, thankfully the alloy is very thick there! My other concern with epoxy paint is covering every last nook and cranny would be near impossible and then water could seep between the epoxy/alu and maybe cause more problems...
Appreciate the advice though always good to trouble shoot!
@@VetTails even with a hard oxide (like annodizing) in place on the surface, it needs oxygen to maintain that protection, which is not abundant in still water. Even then you are pretty much not able to control how much metal like copper etc is in your tap water. Wish I could come up with some sort of helpful advice Sheddy. The integrity of the hull is not really at stake because it's contained in the tank. Additionally, that part of the hull, replacing some outside plate, would be quite simple during a haulout.
Yes, epoxy paint could be less than satisfactory. Thank You all You do.
Impressive job cleaning the water tanks. Do you think most of the grunge was just sediment from the local water and biofilm slime? Or, as evidenced by the corrosion spots, was some of it aluminum oxide? Municipal water supply treatment plants often add zinc orthophosphate to help line pipes and reduce corrosion and leaching of metals into the water. Is there a similar option for protecting the aluminum water tanks? Also, I'm not aware of any, but have you run across any research evaluating if using chloramines as a disinfectant is more friendly for aluminum water tanks?
I believe the chloramine is still a no no for alu tanks, I think a lot of the sediment was calcium build up, probably a bit of oxidation too and local sediment. But who knows when they were last cleaned!
Water Changes are crucial. You could get Giardia. There might be some treatment, and that would be smart because your depending on remote places who may not have the best water filtering and sanitation equipment. I've had to depend on filters in many places because I couldn't depend on the water sources. That really works well, even works well for rain water from a gutter ! And, filtered rain water CAN be the best, it has a tendency to grow small celled organisms (because its so pure and nature loves it) but the bacteria are easy to kill, and organisms are easy to filter. Looking at that "mud" like substance, the color seems like the aluminum oxide color. They do put Zinc anodes inside water heaters so I wonder if a zinc oxide element once existed in there ?
Also, I've decided to pass your channel around to people who love animals. You need more money and directed help and I can't think of a better group than the SPCA as they really believe in spaying animals as you do so much. So, hang in there, maybe this will work. Best wishes, I'm jealous , you have a life of discovery and definitely aren't bored lol. Mike
Wow thank you so much for passing on my info, I am trying to attract more animal lovers to the channel. I am not sure about an anode in the tank, will look into that. I do filter all the water going in and out of the tanks but that one aft tank (that wasa previously undiscovered) wasn’t cleaned the last time we did it so I suspect that was the source!
Thanks for the advice and stay chuffed!
@@VetTails Sometimes marine folks have limited time online so I did some research on this. Aluminum Tanks (part of a large article) Aluminum
Ugh. This inexpensive material has its uses on a boat, but it's used in too many unsuitable applications just because it is cheap. It makes lousy hardware but good sail boat masts and great fuel tanks, so long as they are installed properly. It makes for lousy trim and moldings; it makes for lousy machinery casings like winches and spotlights. Aluminum cannot be cast in good marine grade alloys, thus all aluminum castings corrode like a banshee. Aluminum is extremely vulnerable to crevice corrosion, which is why so many aluminum tanks fail. Don't blame the material, blame the installer for not doing it right. Done right, aluminum tanks will last forever. Fuel tanks, that is, not water tanks. AL should not be used for water tanks, period.
Aluminum is similar to Corten steel in that it develops a layer of self-protecting oxide. This layer is so thin you can't even see it, but it's there. Quality marine alloys don't corrode and fail, except where crevices may exist, and when joined to dissimilar metals. That's why it's nearly impossible to keep paint on aluminum window frames when secured with stainless screws.
Keeping paint on aluminum is extremely difficult, and requires very careful and proper preparation. All these boats with painted but corroding window and door frames are the result of just shooting the raw aluminum without proper preparation procedures, many without even the proper primers that are indispensable to making the paint stay on. Worse, many boats these days simply use residential or recreational grade windows and doors that are not even a marine grade aluminum. There's no hope for this stuff.
Needless to say, this is what makes maintaining stern drives so difficult. Not only are they vulnerable to galvanism because of all the different metals in the drive, but it only takes a very small amount of stray current to cause serious damage, as shown in the photos above.
Related Article: Corrosion in Marinas
Posted January 4, 1999 More in full article, but I have questions for the author, as to what to do re fuel tanks and water tanks. I'll ask them for specific advice. www.yachtsurvey.com/corrosion.htm
wow thank you!
Thanks for posting. "Owl you need is clean water!" Did you see the new organisation Nike"untiethelines" and Maria started "Inmocean???" I enjoy your mind.
Yes its awesome isn't it! So good to see people using their platforms to promote good change in the world!
are you on your own now, getting caught up on videos
Could you apply some rubber sealant to the tanks to prevent corrosion?. talented lovely girl . keep it up
Hey mate, RUclips keeps recommending your vids. Saw the one with the old salt Bob. Just had to put my dog down so that was hard to watch. So not chuffed, but you're doing good things. Thanks for that
Aw I am so sorry to hear that, it is always so hard to lose a furred family member. Thank you for watching and I hope the memories of your doggo bring you joy and knowing he/she had a loving home!
@@VetTails it's ok, that old salt Bob went out the way he came in... Surrounded by strangers who love and care for him.
I sure that freaked many people out... but our hot water heaters all look the same, Flush flush!!
We veterinarians have a saying ' the solution to pollution is dilution!' works in this case too :D
Sooo.. interesting about the tanks, I have to do mine as I have a kind of motley black stuff on the inside surfaces, but first I have to make some access probably something like what you have just so I can physically hand clean the surfaces. But the lesson about the chlorine was good, I was going to use bi-carb and vinegar.
You should have something like a food grade 2 to 20 micron filter on your fresh water pump system, and you should probably swap that out, or alternatively fit one in.
What happens with the turtles shell, does that ever heal up again?
... have a good one ..
The shell can heal yes, so over time it will have a scarred appearance but otherwise be normal. It heals similar to bone.
I do have two filters - one for filling the tanks and one before the tap, both are carbon and 5 micron so pretty good!
Good luck with your tanks!
Um lindo rostinho de boneca
That owl was cute or what? :-)
Haha definitely cute!
I suppose if you won the lottery, you could fit copper lined tanks, with UVC sterilizing lamps in there. FDA approved food grade epoxy is available to paint over the aluminum and stop corrosion in the meantime.
I was considering the epoxy paint but the way the tanks are set up I think it would be near impossible to coat every surface, and I worried it would then corrode below the paint in places missed. Wouldn't that be nice to win the lottery - I got invited on one of the big power yachts in the marina and their water filtration system is amazing - UV sterlizing and all!
Epoxy tank lining is usually very reliable, especially if you use long sticks and rollers or swabs to reach hard places. Or, it you get an insecticide or automotive rustproofing sprayer, they all have tips that sent a "shower" of liquid out sideways 360 in a spray. The point is there are ways to do it, if the alternative is ripping up the flooring and welding in all new tanks. It doesn't look like bladders would really work for you, not to the full spaces.
UV filtration is what pros (in drinking water, aquariums, koi ponds) have used for years. Yes, it uses light bulb under water (ugh) and they eventually burn out, and they need electricity, but they do literally rip apart DNA and that kills *everything*. I keep getting tempted, even here in the land of supposedly clean water.
If I had an owl, I'd name it... Al.
PS: Hind skink ewe hare turtley rat.
-B
Sailboat Story I'd name him Ben 😆
Hahaha thanks Ben!!!
Ben n a owl??? That could work. LoL until then Chuffed Andventures needs to keep going. Thank you for sharing. Brings
warmth to my heart. One woman you are. And you can!!! A+!!!!
Sorry. P.S. Ben get your butt and the girls back on the boat!!! :-)
Hoo, me?
I guess you may have thought this,have you thought of doing a water test on your primary and secondary tanks,personally there is a fine line with living with biological bacteria up to a point.wholly shit how did that crud get in there,shells and sandy?
oxidization of the tanks as it turns out... currently dealing with it now during haul out haha
Oh crap,sorry to hear this,more therapy so it seem.Lucky you checked it to clean,take care.
Deus lê abençoe pela cua capacidade
What kind of boat do you? I know it is a mono hole but what is the brand, the year, etc?
"So I can just vvvvvvv those nuts out with the drill bit thing". All I can hear is the tyre guys in the pits at Bathurst now vvvvvv vvvvv vvvv :)
So, where is that man of yours? He seems to have been gone for a long time! You may not need him anymore since you seem to have repaired, serviced and/or taken care of almost everything on the boat yourself! Good on you girl! Do you put something in the tanks on a regular basis to keep the "creeping crud" from growing? Hope that turtle will be OK.
Hi! Most people use chlorine but I have to filter chlorine out because the tanks are aluminium! Got some great advice from other metal boat owners though that regular vinegar treatments can help, so that is the plan going forward!
Vet Tails' Sailing Chuffed But where is that man of yours?
At this stage I am continuing as Captain with friends helping crew :) Joel is in the States, but I am sure will find his way back to a boat soon. Stay Chuffed!
Wow.....that was a lot of mud down in that tank. I use both the Drill and an Electric Speed Wrench when doing my Mechanic work. It really speeds things up. Glad to hear the little Owl got better.
Yes I started doing it by hand and then thought to myself why?! It made work a lot easier and faster!
@@VetTails Yeah I used to just use my drill with adapter tell I used an Electric Speed wrench at a Ranch putting wheel lines together. Then I found one in a second hand store so I bought it. I also found those little Car Jacks that have a 3/4 inch head go with a speed wrench. You can jack a car up & down really fast. A speed wrench is like the Air Speed Wrench you hear at Gas Stations and Tire Shops except there Electric. Your Drill sounds like an electric Speed Wrench.
Just wondering are your water tanks separate from the hull itself, or is that pitting actually even more of a concern because its the inside of your hull?
You are right on the money - built in! So keeping a very close eye on it!
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Is your tank deposit mostly calcium?
I suspect it was mostly calcium build up, potentially over many many years! Thanks for commenting and Stay Chuffed!
your water tanks look like there part of your hull?
Yep you are right, they are built in, which makes it hard to do any deep cleaning or put in a plastic tank!
so the pitting in the aluminium is on the inside of your hull..
@@stromgewehr: it would if you could access all the interior, which really you cant unless you open the whole roof of it up.
next best fix is probably a bladder for fresh water for which you need to open it up anyway.
What SV Zaya said is 100% correct, it would be near impossible to coat it all. The other problem is there are actually dividers (which I suspect may also be support for the hull/tank) with in it, so a bladder wouldnt work unless I have those removed... plenty to think about for next haul out!
@@VetTails from what I understand bladder tanks will still grow mold, but you have no access to clean them, so I would say no to the bladder option.
It would not hurt to install a household Charcoal filter in your water line it will remove orders easy for Mcgiver Girl
I do have a great water filter under the sink - current one is a carbon/charcol type with 5 microns! Thanks so much!
Did you say turtally awesome?
I most definitely did :D
@@VetTails You are amazing, and smart and adventurous! Will you be coming somewhere near the eastern US? I would love to say HI and talk a little!
Gatinha cou apixonado plano cua capacidade você é mito linda
Wow, all that sediment in the forward section of the tank ! Was that stuff that formed in the tank and precipitated out, or junk that got in from the filling source ? A great cleaner for everything is Spray 9, it's probably not good on aluminum for a long exposure, but OK for a wipe down and rinse with water to neutralize and remove the alkaline cleaner. See : www.spraynine.com It kills viruses, germs and cleans exceptionally well, and is used in hospitals everywhere. Love your videos !
Oh will check out that spray! I believe it was calcium deposits and the aluminium oxide built up over god only knows how long... the previous owner of the boat may never have even looked in there!
Glad you are enjoying the vids, stay chuffed!
@@VetTails Here's a good article on refurbishing those aluminum tanks with JB Water Weld and Jotacote 605 to stop future corrosion and damage. See : www.cruisingworld.com/how-to-refurbish-water-tanks
You are cute.
Hey Doc where is that lazy bludger Joel save some of the crappy jobs for him
Hi Peter, Joel is actually in the US, and for now I am continuing as Captain with friends crewing. Stay Chuffed!
Get mms chlorine dioxide drops and disinfect safely all water tanks, kitchen, pipes, drains, bathrooms etc etc and best disinfectant antibiotic for animals humans and plants ever not creating resistances to bacterial etc.
I cant use those in the tanks because they are aluminium, but good options for pipes etc thank you!
@@VetTails , maybe u can. I mean, diluting it and not leaving the CLO2 solution for too long that's one way. The other way is make a cup of mms activated, put the cut inside tank so that gas CLO2 fills up tank just for few minutes. Then take out cup. That way you won't get corrosion too much then rinse so oxidation stops, etc. Same way with gas cup you can disinfect the whole boat, from mold or fridge...best luck
Yes I'm being nosy...........where is Kapitan Joel ?
At this stage I am continuing as Captain with friends helping crew :) Stay Chuffed!
Nice job on the animal repairs. :-) Glad to see they are doing well. Looks like you had a nightmare job with the water tanks. The water tanks if they are part of the hull could be a major problem. They could be a potential source of a major leak and will need to be repaired properly. You need to do some more research on the possibilities before much longer. I found this site which could be a start. www.cruisingworld.com/how-to-refurbish-water-tanks Sorry not wanting to be a prophet of doom. I enjoy your videos very much.Good luck. Fair winds & regards from the UK
No totally agree Gary, thankfully although the tanks are part of the hull they are in a section that us very thick, so although the pitting is getting bad there is no current risk of going all the way through. Next haul out though I am going to some proper inspections of every spot and get repairs done as needed. Will check out the link as well! Thank you and Stay Chuffed
next time you are buying tools, there is a killer drill and socket driver set that I use, and many women I know use as it is easier for smaller hands. About $130 USD. www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-2-Tool-12-Volt-Max-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Combo-Kit/4736769 Looks cheesy but i have had mine for years and they have worked on every job I put them on. Congrats also on your continued dedication to the boat and animals!
Ah good to know thank you, the drill can get a bit heavy for me and cumbersome. Stay Chuffed!
also I would not worry too much about the stone sediment in the tanks. If you think of a river, water it runs over that kind of surface all the time. Quartz gravel is actually used as a water treatment filter in some large systems.
Where is Joel ??. He could help you out....
Exactly, where is that Saffa?
At this stage I am continuing as Captain with friends helping crew :) Stay Chuffed!
A 12vdc bilge pump in a 5 gallon bucket with a sealed lid hole for wires (glue) and port for a hose or 1 inch pvc filled with water makes a great wet vac that self-primes and can vac blood during surgery as well. Wrap lid to bucket joint with duct tape if reqd. Plan for using a stiff hose since its a vacuum line.
Wow good to know! Thanks!
A wind gen class teaches you to hand carve a blade, fir, mahogany, or best is Mangaris, a Central American hardwood I got which washes up on beaches make great planks...5 to 25 amps for under $100 bucks when mounted to a $80 treadmill motor 130VDC at 3200 RPM yields 13VDC at 300 RPM. Blades spin 300-1000RPM and when carved right are super quiet and twice as powerful as the lil AirX. Wind Gen Zen (c0m) is the site. Lemme know if you decide to go tool shopping; not hard, and its a gift of electricity to every lil fishing village and beachside Kid's park you come across.
your super woman.
What a disgusting load of sludge in the tanks ! Clearly, someone doesn't know what material to make tanks out of ! If only they'd fitted stainless steel ones ! Deffo thought about bleaching them out but if no good on Alu then 500ml anti-bac handwash recirculated as you fill the tanks - so all surfaces get coated. Surprised you've not got Alu poisoning and gone mental already ! Pity you can't get them spray plastic coated or something !
Pleased about the owl as birds aren't known for getting better ! And amazed about the turtle - that was a deep cut !
We've not had much luck with birds. Only 2 successes out of many failures. One of the successes hung around - would walk around the yard and peck at everything. One day we caught it walking around with a polystyrene tray in its beak so it couldn't see where it was going - hilarious !
I think stainless steel tanks in an aluminium boat are a bit dangerous unless the metals are very well isolated! Mine are alu, welded into the hull, so replacing them is a bit of a mission but maybe one day!
@@VetTails Replacement is not the solution. Clean out to maximise capacity then coat internally - maybe glass fibre or some other 'spread' (as opposed to butter ;) )
@@VetTails Hope you got the list of suggested spares to carry for Janet. I also wondered about the glow plugs - I know some types are more prone to failure than others - so having the odd spare one could be useful - unless you want to opt for an inspection routine to test them individually (not terribly difficult) and replace as and when necessary. An odd one failing shouldn't be too much of an issue - such you might not notice until the third one's failed and starting becomes a problem - then it's a bit late !
Thanks for the advice! Planning to do a bit of engine maintenance on the hard too :) and got the spares coming! We are looking at a product called g flex 650 for tanks !
@@VetTails Maybe have a toolbox review as well at some point. I was thinking a lightweight ball-pein hammer and cereal packet cardboard - and you can just about make any gasket you need !
I'd suggest a 'lump hammer' in your toolbox too. ~2.5lbs - so on the heavy end for hammers, fairly square ended, they're good for rough work but their particular plus is the half-length shaft - so you can use them in tight spaces.
I'll e-mail you with my other grand idea !
How could you let your drinking water tank get so bad. Please take care of yourself.
Well they had been cleaned not too long ago but the very aft tank was a mystery until this time so we’re under the impression it was not so bad. Don’t worry I had been drinking dock water for a while!
Not sure if these links will help or further confuse the water tank issue, but they do contain some good information. Hopefully, someone watching can provide some real world experience of these products.
I was also wondering if you have considered tagging the wild animals you help in the hopes of monitoring their progress or to provide background treatment information should they end up in the hands of another vet. Keep up the the good work and we will keep the thumbs up coming!
carbolinenz.co.nz/ Click "Applications" , then "Potable Water Linings"
www.hempel.com/en/products/hempadur-multi-strength-35530
www.induron.com/uploads/watertankguide.pdf
Some of the wild animals do get radiocollared or tagged here, the hardest part is all the red tape that goes with it. Tags/radiocollars etc are also VERY expensive, costing between $600-2000 per animal. SO for now not part of the budget but maybe in the future! Especially when working with the larger wildlife groups :)
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You are an awesome lady, but are you sure you are getting enough food in you?!😐
I am actually going to do a 'what I eat' blog... to give you an idea on a surf day I will have oatmeal with banana for breakfast (I am talking a bowl filled to the brim) and a boiled egg. Get out of the water and have a three fruit smoothie and maybe some cookies or crackers, piece of grilled fish, quinoa and veggies for lunch, drink and eat a raw coconut (+++ calories but so good for you), have some crackers with avocado, some more cookies and snacks and then a HUGE veggie pasta for dinner with some icecream before bed... I would say I eat more then the average 80kg man! But I am very very active, I dont have a car so walk minimum 5km a day, I surf three to four times a week, will sometimes spay 25 dogs in a day and then get in the engine the next day for some maintenance! The lifestyle here keeps your trim :)