Engineer’s Angle: Center hurricane prep on self-sufficiency
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson The premise of yachting for owners and guests is to experience the beauty of the world and disconnect from stress. But …
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: Fuel for both yacht, tender attractive
Engineer’s Angle: JD Anson Whether taking the boss shopping in St. Tropez or dragging kids for miles on a banana in the Bahamas, tenders are …
Engineer’s Angle: Centrifuge fuel purifiers avert catastrophic engine damage
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson There are two main ways dirt gets inside an engine. Each is bad. One is through the air intakes, hence the big filters before …
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: 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 …
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. …
