Stuffing Boxes

The stuffing box is the last line of defense between the water and your engine room. It allows the shaft to be in two places at once – inside the boat and outside the boat…

Prop Coatings

The bane of boaters is fouled running gear. We have seen owners who use bottom paint to try to fight this, but always with limited results. Over the last couple of years, we have experimented…

Spring Commissioning

After a winter lay-up, nothing can be more disappointing than problems with your first cruise. Proper spring commissioning should alleviate the potential for problems. The following are some of the procedures you should use when…