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Catamaran DIY: Replacing Our Volvo Penta D2-50 Exhaust Elbows

Ep. 159 ~ Welcome back aboard! In this episode of our sailing adventure, we tackle a crucial catamaran DIY project: replacing both exhaust elbows on our Volvo Penta D2-50 diesel engines. After years of salty Mediterranean cruising, these exhaust elbows had become rusty and corroded—posing a risk of engine failure. So, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work on this essential sailboat repair. If you’re living aboard a sailboat or planning to travel around the world by boat, you know how important it is to maintain your engines for safe and reliable sailing. Whether you’re an experienced sailor, a retiree looking for adventure, or a young traveler dreaming of exploring the Mediterranean, this episode shows you how we replaced your Volvo Penta D2-50 exhaust elbows to keep our diesel engines running smoothly. Join us as we dive into the process: from sourcing parts, to removing the corroded elbows, to installing the new ones—all while living aboard our catamaran full time. We share our best tips, lessons learned, and pro tips for anyone facing similar sailboat repairs or upgrades. Subscribe for more DIY sailboat maintenance, Mediterranean travel, and a glimpse into life aboard a sailing catamaran exploring ancient civilizations and beautiful cities! #VolvoPentaD250 #VolvoPenta #SailingLife #CatamaranDIY #BoatRepairs #MediterraneanTravel #SailboatUpgrades Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and removal of the first elbow 01:23 What is an exhaust elbow? 05:03 Inspecting the elbow to determine if we clean or replace 08:29 Sourcing our new elbows 09:35 Should we keep the old ones as spares? 10:17 Installing the new elbows 14:22 Outro Track our real-time and past navigations: Vessel Finder: www.vesselfinder.com Marine Traffic: marinetraffic.com No Foreign Land: www.noforeignland.com Boat Name: OKALIPTÜS Boat Type: Pleasure craft MMSI# : 368289480 Flag: USA 🙌 Follow Us on Social Media: ▶︎ FACEBOOK: Sailing OKALIPTÜS ▶︎ INSTAGRAM: @sailing_okaliptus ▶︎ TWITTER: @SOkaliptus For this episode, I’ve used my iPhone XS Max, dji Mini 2 drone, GoPro Hero 3, IMOU Bullet 2E, IMOU CruiserSE+ spreader cameras and the robust Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! Give this video a THUMBS UP if you enjoyed it, and share your thoughts in the COMMENTS BELOW. We love hearing from you! Stay tuned for more exciting content coming your way. Thank you for your support! 🎥✨ #Sailing #LivingAboard #Catamaran #LivingAboard #Sailboat #CatamaranSailing #SailingMediterranean #SailingLife #Mediterranean #FountainePajot #CatamaranLife #SailingIonian #SailingCyclades #SailingSporades #SailingTurkey #SailboatRepair #VolvoPenta