Benefits of installing an inverter bypass switch
by Art HebertThe bypass switch allows the owner to send power to inverted loads (usually...
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Clutch Plate/Drive Plate/Drive Damper
Whichever name you want to know it by, this out-of-sight, little known, sometimes misunderstood,...
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Protecting Pretty Things – The Bilge Pump
by Aiona Hartley Isn’t it pretty? It’s a bilge pump. Or rather the inner...
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5-star Meals Begin with Proper Grill Care
Caring for the BBQA strong odor on my boat led me to the lazarette, where we store the propane...
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Propane Tank – Staying Ahead of Corrosion
A Little Rust Doesn’t Signal the EndRust is a concern in many settings, but especially true in the...
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Shore Power – How to prepare your boat and avoid ELCI Problems
Onboard ELCI – The Why and The HowIf you don’t already have Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter...
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Like New with Marine Detailing
When we purchased our 46-foot DeFever in 2010, she looked like new and had been well-maintained by...
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Preparing Your Boat for Hibernation
A Generic Checklist for preparing your boat for winter hibernation. As winter approaches and...
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Preparing for the Boatyard
Before delivering your boat for service or repair, you can do a few things to ensure the boat’s...
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Stuffing Box Basics – Seal the Deal Between the Bilge and Sea
Since the year 2000, most new boats have come equipped with shaft seals that require no packing,...
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Dripless Shaft Seals – May be Dripless, But Not Maintenance Free
Advocates of dripless shaft seals are quick to point out their benefits over conventional stuffing...
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Preparing Your Diesel for Cruising
For many of us, there’s nothing more pleasurable than sitting at anchor in a secluded cove in...
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