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…
What's the deal with AirSeps?
Over the years, we have ordered lots of boats with airseps and have retrofitted even more. I have to admit, I never really paid much attention to them before – it was just another option…
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…
Getting the Most from your Marine Batteries.
Batteries, like anything else on your boat, are an investment that need to be maintained properly to achieve maximum longevity. If you don’t want to be constantly buying new batteries, you should take the following…
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