About Fuel

How much do you need? How much fuel you need to carry depends on the design of your boat and the intended use. In a sailing vessel, for instance, a 50 gallon tank of diesel…

Diesel Maintenance

Be Kind to Your Machine!! If you did not receive a manual with your engine, get one. Diesel manuals contain every bit of information you need to know about how to maintain your engines, and…

Keeping it fresh

We have installed many watermakers on boats over the years. Why would you want one? Most people who install watermakers are long-distance cruisers. If you are a boater who just cruises from one marina to…

Power to the people!

One of the annoyances of boating is dealing with shore power cords. They get lost, they get dirty, they get tangled and are just a hassle in general. One way to avoid all of these…

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…

Engine Room Maintenance

Maintaining your engine room is essential for retaining the value of your boat as well as proper performance. Even if you are checking your engine room on a regular basis, a dirty engine room appears…