The Science and Art of Rejuvenating Propellers
March 20, 2019
Computers are great, but some propellers still demand a craftsman.
Computers are great, but some propellers still demand a craftsman.
In Part One of this two-part series, we discussed propeller terminology and selection. In this second and final part of the series, we’ll take a
The course propellers take as they spin their way through the history of seafaring—and of mankind in general-is an interesting one, indeed. In 1836, a
When it comes to deck gear, electric and hydraulic anchor windlasses are considered critical and necessary by most cruisers. Most would choose to not get
Several years ago, PMM’s then-editor, Bill Parlatore, and I contemplated and eventually undertook a passage from Chesapeake Bay to Bermuda aboard a 30-foot single-screw trawler.
Stuffing boxes are ubiquitous. There’s at least one on every inboard-powered vessel, and two if you count those used on most rudders. The traditional design,
Usually associated with long distance passagemaking, keel cooling remains a viable alternative for reliable diesel engine operation. Rather than pumping raw water into your boat
We had just finished the 190-mile crossing of the Sea of Cortez from Mazatlan, Mexico, to Bahia de Los Muertos (Bay of the Dead, in
As an operator of a TowBoatU.S. rescue and towing boat, I have responded over the last four or five years to a surprising number of
Few, if any, components aboard your vessel are as important as the running gear—that train of rotating parts between the propeller nuts and the transmission.
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
