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Hi guys 

It doesn't happen often, but I'm excited for this weekend to be over. Why? Becuase I feel like I've been riding the struggle bus. I've got so much work to do aboard Athena this summer and yet I can't get started. It's super frustrating! Moreover, the current circumstances do not lend themselves well to making youtube videos.

Fortunately, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I've talked to the owner of the shed I was in last summer. He said I was welcome to borrow his shed again provided we could figure out a way of getting me in and out without tearing up the ground. That should be easy enough! :) Sadly he's in the middle of moving and don't know when he'll be able to splash his boat.

A quick update on the diesel tank. It was supposed to be ready on Thursday but is now delayed. I'll get a new date early this week. I have however seen a picture of the top of the tank, and I'm excited :D Actually I'll see if I can share it here on Patreon :) 

I'm going to head out for an evening sail and see if I can let go of my frustration :) 

I hope you guys have had better weekends than me :) 

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Sail Life - Cleaning a Refleks diesel stove & figuring out new seacocks - DIY sailboat refit

I clean my Refleks diesel stove and fiddle around with new seacocks for Athena. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnTwitter Sail Life Shop US: (Use this if you want items shipped from the US) https://shop.spreadshirt.com/saillife/ Sail Life Shop EU: (Use this if you want items shipped from Europe) https://shop.spreadshirt.dk/saildotlife/ Donations for the sandpaper fund: https://www.paypal.me/saillife

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Steven Welch

Mads project management is extremely difficult and you have done an excellent job of managing your project! Logistically, projects that aren't filmed on a weekly basis are difficult. So, I cant imagine what it takes to manage a refit like this while also documenting it on youtube weekly. I hope everyone will understand that delays happen. Regarding seacocks, have you considered a flange mounting style? It might give you the clearance you need. <a href="https://www.forespar.com/products/boat-marine-plumbing-flange-mounting-seacock-thru-hull.shtml" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.forespar.com/products/boat-marine-plumbing-flange-mounting-seacock-thru-hull.shtml</a>

Keith Cheney

Mads, Here is another option if you have an interest in the Groco SBV-P seacocks. You could use the 1-1/2" size seacock which has a 1-1/4" side port. Then you can use the Groco Full Flow hose barb fitting that allows you to adapt the 1-1/4" port to a 1-1/2" hose. The 1-1/2" SBV-P seacock can be purchased in the US for around $500. Still expensive, I admit.