Annual ‘physical’ spares yacht’s diesel a preventable ‘illness’
By Capt. Jeff Werner We all understand the importance of completing an annual physical with our doctor. It is longevity. We all want to live as long as …
Capt. Jeff Werner
Capt. Jeff Werner has been in yachting for more than 20 years on private and charter yachts, both sail and power. He is an instructor for RYA, MCA, USCG and US Sailing courses and owns Diesel Doctor (MyDieselDoctor.com). Comments on this column are welcome at editorial@the-triton.com.Author Archives
Solar powered fuel system onboard
Imagine you are the chief engineer aboard a superyacht, and the owner corrals you one day to talk about the new island hideaway she just purchased in the …
Fuel production often source of diesel engine problems
Over the past few years, there has been a sudden, dramatic and worldwide increase in filter clogging tendencies in engines. What has changed? Oil supply and …
Diesel Digest: Diesel fuel algae might be sign that water has entered tank
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner One of the first things a tyro engineer learns when working aboard a yacht is to watch out for algae growing in the …
First step in good maintenance? Know how diesel engines work
Diesel engines are the mainstay for both propulsion and generating electricity aboard yachts. Understanding how they work is the first step to knowing how to …
Do your due diligence before diesel fuel fill-up
Chances are that when a yacht ties up at a fuel dock, the captain asks how much does the diesel cost per gallon, and is there enough fuel to fill the yacht’s …
Diesel Digest: Water is diesel fuel’s worst enemy
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of a diesel engine. If left unmanaged, diesel fuel quality can degrade rather quickly …
Managing diesel engine emission gases complicated
For more than a century, the diesel engine has been the workhorse for many industries around the world powering large trucks, farm tractors, locomotives, …
Worldwide demand remains steady for diesel fuel
Turning petroleum into diesel fuel is called refining. Refining is the process of converting crude oil into high-value products. The most important are …
Strict rules on fuel cleanliness mean more work for filters
It is a common belief that the diesel engine fuel filter, installed by the engine manufacturer, will provide the required level of contamination protection to …
