Tech Talk with SeaBits: Spring Tech Checkup
This article was originally published in the March 2022 issue of 48° North A great thing to do at least once a year, and especially prior to the start of a more active boating season, is to give your boat a tech checkup.…
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Diesel Deep Dive: Functional Oil Filtration
(Caption) Engine room of the Maritime Instructor (Seattle Maritime Academy training ship). All engines are equipped with spin-on or cartridge style filters. This article was originally published in the February 2022 issue of…
Collision Avoidance Using AIS
As AIS becomes ubiquitous amongst boats of various sizes, it's important to know how to use it to avoid a collision. David Burch of Starpath Navigation offers a good tutorial here. Most navigation programs (electronic…
‘Ask An Expert’ Winter Series is Here!
From boatbuilding to ancient navigation and local adventure race fever, the 'Ask An Expert' series has begun... Back by popular demand, the Wooden Boat Festival's "Ask An Expert" Winter Series brings knowledgeable experts…
Beacon Background: The Admiralty Head Lighthouse
This article was originally published in the January 2022 issue of 48° North. When cruising north from Seattle, I always look for the Admiralty Head Lighthouse. There, on a windswept bluff on the west side of Whidbey Island,…
A powerful bird! I had a chance…Marine Weather Workshop in Port Townsend Jan. 22
Looking to learn more about marine weather in the PNW and beyond? Now's your chance... Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Port of Port…
Diesel Deep Dive: The Effect of Time on an Engine
This article was originally published in the November 2021 issue of 48° North. Marine diesels endure a tough life during their time on board a vessel. Often I hear, “A diesel will last forever,” or, “That engine will get a…
Staying Afloat: On Zodiacs, Zinfandel and Buoyancy
When it comes to the attributes of buoyancy, most boaters have some awareness of their vessel's displacement, ballast, and draft, as those concepts pertain to their ship’s navigation and handling. As the confidence in their…
