Man Overboard!
Someone slipping and falling overboard is one of the most terrifying experiences one can have on your marine diesel vessel. While these unfortunate accidents do happen from time to time, the good news is that with some quick thinking and teamwork, chances are that you’ll be able to rescue your companion with ease. The first […]
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Does Diesel Fuel Ever Expire?
Fuel is a necessary component for any diesel engine, so in the interest of cutting long-term costs, many businesses and individuals choose to buy their supplies in bulk. While this approach certainly seems to make financial sense in the short term, the excess fuel will of course require long term storage, a considerable expense in […]
Get the Most Out of Your Diesel Fuel Economy, Part 1
No matter how enjoyable it may be to take a vessel out onto the open water, most would probably agree that boats aren’t the most fuel efficient vehicles around. The costs related to a boat’s fuel needs alone can be high enough to scare off all but the bravest boaters. In fact boats used so […]
Diesel Engine Basics – The Four-Stroke Diesel Cycle
Found in many diesel-powered vessels of all kinds, a Four-Stroke Diesel Engine is a type of engine that is so named because it requires that the piston complete four strokes while turning a crankshaft in order for internal combustion to occur. As the engine reciprocates, the piston moves up and down the cylinder twice, with […]
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Diesel Vessel Safety – Is a Life Jacket Enough?
The sea provides endless enjoyment for diesel powered vessel owners all over the world. But as beautiful as the open ocean is, it can be equally as dangerous and unpredictable for the initiated and uninitiated alike. Whether it is a novice or seasoned veteran behind the wheel, the ocean makes no discrimination with its violent […]
Diesel Engines, The Environment, & You
Over the past several decades, the state of our planet’s environmental health has become a critical concern that is never far from our public consciousness. It has become one of the most important and divisive issues facing our society today, swaying the results of national policies, laws, and elections every year. Regardless of political affiliation, […]
Common Rail Fuel Systems – What You Need to Know
As the 21st century moves along at a lightning pace, we find ourselves in a constant state of motion. Whether by ground, sea, or air, the methods that we use to get from place to place, or just enjoy the freedom of being behind the wheel are constantly evolving. Long gone are the days of […]
The Basics of Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance
In our ever-changing economic climate, no detail can be overlooked when performing maintenance on your vessel’s engine. Even if you’re using high quality MTU parts in your marine diesel engine, one overlooked detail can mean the difference between a pleasurable hobby and an economic liability. Making sure that each individual system of your marine diesel engine […]
