The Case of the Mysterious Self-Starting Diesel
November 23, 2020
Is it possible for a diesel engine to start up all on its own?
Is it possible for a diesel engine to start up all on its own?
Steve Zimmerman explains how to troubleshoot issues with your marine diesel engine’s starter.
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
This week I’ve been exploring the engine alarming features found in current Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad, and Furuno MFD operating systems, and I came away impressed with how well organized and comprehensive they’ve become.
Why boaters and the marine industry should call for the end of the U.S. travel ban to Cuba. Many of my colleagues in the marine
We usually think of engine room maintenance as specific jobs performed while at the dock. Sometimes these tasks are accomplished by a local mechanic or
Buying a production boat is an agreeable proposition these days. The designs are proven, the performance options and alternative layouts fully developed, and the suitability
Boat ownership is an evolutionary process for most of us. Happenstance pushes us along in our initial boating experiences, but as the years go by,
When Bob Calves decided to move aboard a boat for full-time living, he had a pretty good idea of what kind of vessel would fit
Interested in going on that long distance cruise to Hawaii? How about seasonal cruising at 10 knots up to Maine for a summer vacation? Anyone
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.
A Titan of Marine Journalism
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.
“A Marriage at Sea” Book Review
The newest boat in the builder’s popular line lets buyers choose sedan or flybridge style.
Hull No. 20 of the builder’s contemporary, full-displacement series is awash in customization.
How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.
I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.
