Engineer’s Angle: Anchor gear may be brutish, but it still requires loving care
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson The anchoring system is, by function, quite robust. It has to be able to raise not only the anchor, but several hundred …
JD Anson
JD Anson worked for more than 20 years as a chief engineer on yachts. He is project manager at Fine Line Marine Electric in Fort Lauderdale.Author Archives
Engineer’s Angle: It’s gettin’ hot in here; check your connections
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Resistance is futile. Resistance is also dangerous when it comes to electrical connections. Some electrical resistance is …
Engineer’s Angle: Engineer key to safety on a yacht
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Whether tied to the dock or a thousand miles from shore, the safety of boat and personnel are of paramount importance to …
Engineer’s Angle: The ABCs of PLCs; It’s not witchcraft
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson As yacht builders strive to differentiate themselves, the boats are becoming more complex. Increasingly, push-button …
Engineer’s Angle: Ratings help simplify protection choices
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Whether battling a ferocious storm at sea or an over-zealous deckhand with a hose nozzle, water and corrosive salt can …
Engineer’s Angle: Rapport in repair relies on client-tech respect
Engineer’s Angle: By JD Anson Hiring and dealing with contractors can be a nightmare, or a dream. After spending significant time on both sides of the …
Engineer’s Angle: Don’t get screwed when using fasteners
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Time and again, cursing and screams can be heard up and down the dock from crew attempting to remove corroded fasteners. …
Engineer’s Angle: Proper tool kits not common on board
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Constantly fighting to keep the lights on without the right tools can create a wandering eye. That saying “the grass is …
Engineer’s Angle: Keep water makers primed for duty
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson “Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to rinse the salt off the hull,” to paraphrase Coleridge’s “Rime of the …
Engineer’s Angle: Takes right person to make career in engine room
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Day after day of dealing with crazy guests, doing late watches and washing the same piece of paint over and over can get …
