Maintenance
Troubleshooting Boat Performance
- By Capt. Richard Thiel
- PostedMay 2013
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A reader wants to know why his boat is slowing down.
Boat performance is one of those things that a boater can usually troubleshoot himself. There are four main factors that affect it: engine output, propeller efficiency, hydrodynamic drag, and load.
Read ArticleSea Flush
- By Capt. Bill Pike
- PostedApril 2013
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Sea Flush is a tool that facilitates winterizing, unclogging thru-hull fittings, flushing out saltwater and cleaning heat exchangers/exhaust manifolds/A/C hoses and Oil Coolers on your boat.
Read ArticleEssential Tools For Your Boat
- By Capt. Vincent D...
- PostedApril 2013
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Carry the right tools in the toolbox on your boat and you too can be a "Captain Fix-It".
Read ArticleMarine Engine Horsepower Ratings
- By Capt. Richard Thiel
- PostedApril 2013
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Power & Propulsion: What Does Your Engine’s Horsepower Rating Mean?
Understanding what horsepower is, what it gets you, and why less is sometimes more can help your engines last longer. Learn more about horsepower ratings mean here.
Read ArticleInstalling a Diesel Priming System on Your Boat
- By Capt. Vincent D...
- PostedMarch 2013
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Think bleeding your fuel system is beyond your expertise? Know what goes into the process and why each step is critical, and maybe you’ll get closer to your engines than you ever thought you would. Read the step-by-step process here.
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