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 …
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: 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: 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 …
Engineer’s Angle: Energy efficiency may damage generator; load banks help
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson As climate change has a growing effect on our planet, we try to do the right thing by becoming more energy conscious. The …
Engineer’s Angle: Keep on top of boat’s bloodwork to save engine’s life
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson For days on end, machinery on board runs nonstop. Myriad parts are constantly rubbing together under incredible pressure, …
Engineer’s Angle: Shore power connection can be stressful, but new adapters help
Engineer’s Angle: by JD Anson Modern shore power converters have made dock power connections a breeze. You say you have 400VAC 3phase 50Hz at the …
