Summer 2024 is in full swing and…
Diesel Deep Dive: The Importance of a Mechanical Survey
When spring arrived, vessel purchase and selling season in the Pacific Northwest was upon us. I could tell because my phone exploded with phone calls from folks reaching out to me shortly after buying their boat with…
Diesel Deep Dive: Saildrive or Direct Drive?
Shopping for a new sailboat or considering changing the current setup onboard your own boat to provide extra space behind the engine? Since the dawn of inboard engines aboard vessels, sailboats have been equipped with direct…
Diesel Deep Dive: Magic Inside Your Cylinders
For many folks, the engine aboard their boat is a mystery and what happens inside can be closely compared to magic. You hit the start button or turn the key, and the engine fires right up! At least, you hope it does.
Diesel Deep Dive: DIY Fails
For many of us, self-reliance in the marine world is a critical component of being a successful boat owner. The desire to do our own work has its own organic motivations, but it can also be attributed to the often…
The author can…Engine Spares for Local Cruising
Spare parts for different types of cruising adventures
Diesel Deep Dive: Modern Emissions Tech
When Rudolf Diesel invented and patented the design for the first pressure-ignited heat engine (commonly known as the diesel engine today), I doubt he would have expected to see the changes to performance, efficiency, and…
What Else Can Your Engine Do for You?
This Perkins has a hydraulic pump for power steering.…
Diesel Deep Dive:When to Repair vs Replace
There are cases when replacing with a new engine may actually be…