Prepping a boat for bluewater travel is an order of magnitude more challenging than typical weekend boating or even coastal cruising.
A battery-powered setup gives you air conditioning without the noise of a genset. Just be careful about the details.
Understanding fuel-flow and filtration systems is vital to diagnosing and fixing engine-power loss.
Understanding the way marine electronics communicate can help you troubleshoot failures.
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds afloat.
Whether it’s too high or too low, oil pressure that’s off can mean a slew of engine-room problems.
Overheating isn’t the only concern with engines. Running too cool can also lead to problems.
Your technical questions answered by the pros
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds afloat.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
