Marine Refrigeration
July 23, 2012
The beer is warm. The spinach is unfrozen. The ice cream is soupy. Refrigerators, whether at home or at sea, seldom fail. But when their
The beer is warm. The spinach is unfrozen. The ice cream is soupy. Refrigerators, whether at home or at sea, seldom fail. But when their
If you’re like me, you probably find fascination in all aspects of boats, their systems, and everything related to them. Recently, I have been particularly
Heritage: Something passed down from generation to generation. It used to be common in boat building, as family-run boat yards built just a handful of
The first thing that struck me when Growler arrived was the absence of holes on the foredeck. The builder had securely bolted a beefy Butler Marine platform
The end of the season is upon us, miles and hours piled on the new boat we looked so forward to, yet somehow never quite
NORMALLY A MARINE SURVEY IS GREETED WITH DREAD, OR APPREHENSION AT THE LEAST. Something important–like a sale, a bank loan, or insurance coverage–always seems to
Our boat, a 42-foot Grand Banks built in 1980, has a relatively large, factory-built holding tank of about 65 gallons installed between the engine stringers,
A decade or so ago, I joined a friend for a cruise to Newfoundland aboard his 47-foot cutter, Paloma. The passage lasted four months and afforded
It’s one of what I refer to as a vessel’s “mother” systems, key components without which the vessel cannot operate. These include propulsion, steering, and
During the summer of 2009, Intrepid made its way up Johnstone Strait, along the east coast of Vancouver Island. My wife Rolynn kept track of our
Boats designed with these appendages, as well as retrofitted models, enjoy a wealth of benefits.
Oftentimes, we go overboard when trying to please everyone.
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