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Engine-Mount Maintenance
By Eric Colby | Posted June 2012 | Add a CommentProperly maintained motor mounts result in more than just a vibration-free ride. Regardless of what fuel prices are doing (wise not to think about it too much), it’s best to get as much as you can from every tank of fuel. Smart boaters are looking closely at their engines and tuning them for maximum efficiency. But based on my experience, it’s a safe bet that even many experienced boaters are overlooking one critical area...
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2012 - New Diesel Engines
By Eric Colby | Posted May 2012 | Add a CommentTechnology is helping the latest marine diesel engines get cleaner and more powerful for 2012.
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Ocean-Friendly Bottom Paint
By Eric Colby | Posted May 2012 | Add a CommentHigh-tech paints now can protect both boat bottoms and the environment. Here's a few that do just that...
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What You Need To Know About Propeller Options
By Eric Colby | Posted April 2012 | Add a CommentThe right set of propellers can smooth the ride and increase efficiency. Cruising in your boat is a pleasant experience. If you could make it more enjoyable while spending less money than you might expect—and throw in some fuel savings while you’re at it—it would be a no-brainer, right? Then you should consider upgrading your propellers.
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How to take care of your boat's battery
By Eric Colby | Posted March 2012 | Add a CommentHere’s how to make sure your batteries don’t go slip slidin’ away...
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What you need to know about fuel-polishing systems for your boat
By Eric Colby | Posted February 2012 | Add a CommentA fuel-polishing system heads off clogs before they slow you down...
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Interceptors
By Eric Colby | Posted February 2012 | Add a CommentInterceptors can sharpen up a boat’s performance and efficiency. For decades trim tabs have been the popular way to adjust a boat’s running angle. They work well on boats up to about 45 feet but on larger boats, you need some seriously big plates, which can create drag and don’t always deploy quickly. That’s why lately many manufacturers are turning to interceptors, such as those manufactured by Humphree and Naiad Dynamics. These blades mount to the transom and drop down vertically into the flow of water coming from beneath the hull to create lift without producing the drag of conventional tabs.
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Auxiliary Propulsion Unit
By Eric Colby | Posted December 2011 | Add a CommentFinally retired, you’re on a weeklong cruise aboard your trawler, just you and your wife. Suddenly your only engine quits, and you can’t restart it. Your peaceful cruise is over, and your wife is asking, “Are we stuck in the middle of nowhere?”
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Hot Water on Your Boat
By Eric Colby | Posted November 2011 | Add a CommentIf you’re on an extended cruise, you can never have enough of two things: privacy and hot water. Both problems can be solved, but the solutions are different in scope. You can take care of the former by purchasing a bigger boat. The hot-water issue is easier and less costly to...
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Air-Conditioning Systems - Part II
By Eric Colby | Posted October 2011 | Add a CommentLast month we showed you how to determine your boat’s cooling needs as a first step in an air-conditioning installation or refit (see article here).Now that you know how much space you’re going to be cooling and the size of the unit you’ll need to cool it, it’s time to select the
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