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Dripless Shaft Seals

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

Avoiding Sanitation System Woes

Unlike fire or flooding, a malfunctioning sanitation system is far from an emergency. However, it does represent the failure of a key system and when

Hose Clamp Installation And Use

Last month I discussed various hose clamp designs, materials, and selection. This month we’ll look at clamp installation, installation tools, and pipe-to-hose adapter dos and

Hose Clamp Selection: Part I

Think for a moment about this incongruity: the watertight integrity of a vessel often relies on something as simple and mundane as a hose clamp,

A side three-quarter view of a large, rugged expedition trawler named "PAUL JOHANSEN" cruising through calm open water. The vessel features a dark blue hull creating a white wake at the bow, paired with a cream-colored superstructure and a high pilothouse. A tall central mast holds multiple radar domes and communication antennas, while the upper deck carries a white tender and a bright yellow kayak. An American flag flies from the stern under a grey, overcast sky.

Straight Life

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

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