How can you tell if your diesel fuel filter is dirty? Your engine will not achieve high RPMs. You can also consider a dirty hull, barnacle encrusted or rope fouled propeller, a partially closed fuel valve or a dirty fuel filter…the easiest solution IF you know how. […]
The purpose of a vented loop is to serve as an anti-siphon feature aboard your boat. You don’t want to allow water to backflow into your boat creating flooding problems. On a toilet it will overflow your head and create a mess on your flooring. On an engine the back flow of water could hydrolock your piston and severely damage the engine. […]
The raw water pump on your marine engine uses a rubber vane impeller as a self priming pump. The impeller pushes the water through the system to cool the engine components including the antifreeze/internal coolant, the oil, exhaust manifold and hoses to name a few items. On a propulsion engine there are even more items to keep cool. […]
Is that smoke or steam coming from your boat’s exhaust system? […]
Did you know that diesel fuel is not entirely consumed by your engine? The amount not used by the fuel injection system is returned to your fuel tank. If you have more than one fuel tank it is good to know which tank accepts the returned diesel fuel. […]
Generators make electricity to operate all lifestyle systems aboard your boat. Who can live without refrigeration, air conditioning or ice? Most of us cruisers agree that we enjoy what this additional engine offers while boating. […]
Welcome to the first of Boat Systems Tips! You will also receive the other tips by email over the next few days. But if you have any questions…Ask Captain Chris! […]
If you have cruising on your bucket list but you or your mate need some help getting started then our Cruising 101 is your first adventure…Ask Captain Chris about cruising FUNdamentals! […]
If you’ve already listened to our Podcast with an overview of What TO Know Before You Go then this is your logical next step…learning about how to decide what is the perfect boat- for YOU! […]
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