Engineers
Catch leaky seal problem before it gets too big
As part of a mechanical engineering services company, we get a lot of common service calls. One of the most popular has to do with leaking seals. Water coming into…
Biodiesel and petrodiesel may be in your yacht’s future
“I have never had a large yacht request biodiesel,” Larry Lawrence said. “Most yachts would not want to use straight biodiesel due to microbe and water issues.” Lawrence should know.…
Distillation, flash point, sediment tests key to diesel health
Most diesel engine failures start in the fuel tank. If all the mechanical parts are in good condition and the cooling, air intake and lubrication systems are all working properly,…
Diesel fuel’s perilous journey from refinery to yacht
In 1859, when crude oil was discovered in Pennsylvania, the only product that oil refineries made from it was kerosene. That became the inexpensive alternative to whale oil, which lit…
Meticulous captain, engineer can face diesel issues onboard
Nigel Calder, the dean of do-it-yourself yacht maintenance, in his “Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual” puts it very succinctly: “It is … of vital importance to be absolutely fanatical about…
