Engineers
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 pedestal? No problem. I’ll just…
Engineer’s Angle: Maintenance prevents O-ring, gasket failures
Engineer’s Angle: by Rich Merhige When maintaining running gear and propulsion systems, O-rings and gaskets aren’t always considered a priority. In reality, O-rings and gaskets are found in many of…
Diesel Digest: Choose fuel additives carefully
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner Diesel fuel additives are an important part of a yacht’s fuel preventive maintenance program. There are many brands of diesel additives with a variety…
Diesel Digest: Inverter generators power up some ‘new school’ advantages
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner The phrase “old school” is heard so often now in the yachting industry that older captains and engineers sometimes feel out of sync with their…
Agent’s Corner: The Great Lakes are America’s un(der)discovered cruising grounds
The Agent’s Corner: by Deb Radtke Five quick facts to get started (five facts because there are five lakes): If you drained the Great Lakes, they would cover the lower…
Diesel Digest: Fuel properties drive diesel engine’s performance
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner Whether diesel engines are powering a yacht, a jet drive tender, an onboard generator or a crew car, their performance is directly related to…
Diesel Digest: Study on Dutch vessels points to all-electric future
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner The Dutch government plans to ban all new diesel and gasoline vehicles from its roads beginning in 2030. While this trend toward zero emissions for…
Diesel Digest: Stricter regulations helped develop new diesel engine pollutant treatments
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner Diesel engines are designed for two broad application categories: on-road (such as trucks, cars and buses) and off-road. Marine diesel engine designs are a…
Diesel Digest: Sailboat engines benefit from enhancements for megayachts
Diesel Digest: by Capt. Jeff Werner While the primary focus of the yachting industry is superyachts, vessels with an LOA in the 50-foot range also make up a good portion of…
Engineer’s Angle: New maintenance systems easy, economical
Engineer’s Angle: by Rich Merhige Reliability of marine diesel propulsion and generator engines is critical, yet regular maintenance of engines and machinery is met with a great deal of resistance.…
