Summary of Diesel Tank DISASTER

00:00:00 - 00:30:00

The video discusses the pros and cons of using diesel tanks for auxiliary sailing yacht use. The main pros of using diesel tanks are their durability and long lasting properties, compared to aluminum tanks. The main con of using diesel tanks is that they are heavier than aluminum tanks, and may affect the boat's center of gravity. The video also discusses the use of mild steel tanks, which have advantages over steel tanks, such as their rust-resistance and long lifespan.

• 00:00:00 The video shows a boat builder (Leo) cutting out a Mast step for a boat. He needs to make sure that water can escape, so he makes slots in the step that allow water to escape. He then cuts a channel across the thwart to accept a bronze floor.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the arrival of a new set of diesel tanks, and how they will be used in the engine room. The tanks are made of plastic and are welded together, and are not as common as metal tanks. Tests are conducted to ensure there are no leaks.
• 00:10:00 The YouTube video discusses a problem with diesel tanks - that there are many leaks in them. The team is trying to find a solution, but they don't have much time. They are going to put the tanks in the boat and see if they fit. They are also considering what to do next.
• 00:15:00 The narrator, Nick, is a woodworker who is helping to build the boat. One of the challenges he has faced is getting the diesel tanks installed, which have been delayed by health issues and material difficulties. He has found a local plastic welding specialist who has said that the welds are not done properly and the tanks are not up to marine standards. He is considering whether to send the tanks back or repair them himself.
• 00:20:00 The narrator discusses the purpose and layout of diesel tanks on a boat. He explains that one tank on each side will hold about 280 gallons of fuel, and that the engine will consume about one gallon per hour. He notes that the tanks must fit the shape of the hull and that the port tank is larger than the starboard tank. He predicts that the overall capacity of the boats tanks will be around 280 gallons each.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses the pros and cons of using diesel tanks for auxiliary sailing yacht use. The main pros of using diesel tanks are their durability and long lasting properties, compared to aluminum tanks. The main con of using diesel tanks is that they are heavier than aluminum tanks, and may affect the boat's center of gravity. The video also discusses the use of mild steel tanks, which have advantages over steel tanks, such as their rust-resistance and long lifespan.
• 00:30:00 This YouTube video discusses the potential dangers of using aluminum fuel tanks, and how improper maintenance or installation can lead to problems. The video also mentions the advantages of using steel tanks over aluminum ones. It ends with a plea for donations to help the project continue.