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Engines

House Call

Let’s say you have an older diesel engine and want to gauge the state of its health. Before you spend a lot of money on

Troubleshooter: Understanding Shaft Seals

It’s a simple problem, though not an easy one to solve: How do you allow a 2-inch-diameter propeller shaft to penetrate through the bottom of your hull, give it enough freedom to spin over 1,000 times a minute, yet not allow water to pass through the hole?

Illustration by Daniel Zalkus

My Best Finds

On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.

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