Car Fix DIY Videos

Saltwater and Engines don’t mix, after purchasing our J109 a little over 12 months ago we always knew that the engine needed replacing. After figuring out the scary first step of cutting a hole in the bottom of your yacht the replacement could not have gone smoother thanks to the help from our friends at West Marine in Brighton who are registered distributor of Volvo Marine Diesel Engines.

If you followed the step by step instructions as we replaced our Volvo diesel engine and what to pick up any of the products we used to complete a similar job that you may be undertaking follow the product links below to get the gear.

West Systems Clear Epoxy Resin
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West Systems Low Density Fairing Filler
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Total boat prop antifoul :- search for Hempel Prop Antifoul in UK store if the link does not work
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Hempel Hard Racing Antifoul
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OXALIC Acid 99.6% 5 Lb. Crystals to make your own cleaner
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FRS Fiberglass cleaner if you prefer a comercial option
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If you want to check out the other videos mention in this Bottom Up Boats diesel engine replacement follow the links below to find out more.

Compare Resin Types
https://youtu.be/81kdlZKnEKY

The best way to clean built up fibre glass stains
https://youtu.be/dAqCjLjSIi4

The team at Bottom Up Boats hope you enjoyed out latest maintenance mode video where we show you how we replaced the Volvo marine diesel engine in our J109 yacht. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchase, this helps us grow the channel and to create more how to sailing content to help more aspiring sailors take up this great sport.

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