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See how we change the secondary diesel fuel filters on Calypso II's 3126 Caterpillar diesel engines. Last week we changed the oil and the oil filters. this weeks project is a bit simpler but not without its own challenges. A diesel engine fuel system is closed and has no air in it. By putting a new fuel filter on, we are introducing air to the system. In order to purge the air out, we need to use the mechanical lift pump on the side of the engine. This pump allows us to manually purge the air so that the engine will start.

It can take up to 150 strokes of the pump or more but it's worth it. The batteries on Calypso II were a bit low and we struggled a bit to get the engines started. In another video, we will examine the condition of the batteries and determine if they need to be replaced.

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We love the ocean and boating! We cruise in our 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge, Calypso II, on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Island. Join us on our adventures we share favorite ports and places to visit, favorite boating products, and howtos.



+ Our current boat Calypso II, a 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge:

In 2019, we wanted a new boat which was bigger and had a longer range, so we targeted 40footers with diesel power to achieve both of these goals. With our criteria and budget, we searched for a dieselpowered Sea Ray 400 Sedanbridge 2001 or newer. After scouring the Internet we found a boat on the Chesapeake Bay which would become Calypso II.

+ Specs 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge:

• Length: 41 feet
• Beam: 14 feet
• Draft: 4 feet
• Fuel: diesel 350 gal
• Power: 2 Caterpillar 3126 inboard straightshaft diesel engines 350hp each



+ Our first Sea Ray Calypso I:

Our boating life started when we looked for a motor cruiser around 30 feet long. We liked Sea Ray because of its style and quality. We noticed a boat listed on CraigsList and went to take a look. We found a Sea Ray 310 Sundancer that met our requirements and seemed in good shape. After a survey was completed, we bought the boat and rechristened her “Calypso”, with all appropriate rituals to the sea spirits for good luck.

+ Specs 2000 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer:

• Length: 33.9 feet
• Beam: 11.6 feet
• Draft: 3.5 feet
• Fuel: gas 200 gals
• Power: 2 Mercruiser 5.7 Horizon freshwater cooled Vdrive inboard gas engines 300hp each



+ Where we cruise:

Calypso II is moored in Sippican Harbor in Marion, MA in Buzzards Bay. We use our boat to explore the islands, ports, coves and harbors of this amazing place.

For overnight boating, we often head to Cuttyhunk Island, Martha’s Vineyard Island or Nantucket Island, off the coast of Massachusetts. In 2021, we plan to head to Maine to explore some of the beautiful harbors and ports of Southern and MidCoast Maine.


+ Our commitment to the sea:

Because we enjoy boating and the fun it brings our family, we are committed to protecting the bays, harbors and oceans we cruise on, as well the ones we dream about. Starting with following nodischarge rules, not using disposable plastic bottles and only using biodegradable products on Calypso II, we try to do our part to preserve this invaluable resource.



Join us on our adventures we share favorite ports and places to visit, favorite boating products, and howtos.

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