Cleaning Your Marine Diesel Engine 101
The best part about keeping your diesel clean is your ability to discover and correct engine wear long before it becomes an expensive repai
Rekindle the Passion
Dreaming of the freedom and adventure in cruising on your own or with your sweetheart? Then eventually, you'll leap into the first reall
FROM ALIEN TO CHERISHED CREWMEMBER
You name your car, you name your boat, you name your autopilot, but why don’t you name your diesel engine? Is it because it feels like...
Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!
We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your...
Day 19
We have finally reached the Massawa (Mits’iwa) island group, a scattering of low lying, barren islands and coral reefs. The wind has now...
Night Waltzing - Indian Ocean Crossing
"Please don't leave me with this mess."
A Warm, Sparkling Lap-Wave
Sails are trimmed to just below the speed of the slowest boat allowing the chance to catch up. Genoa is reefed more, the down haul...
Preparing to Cross: Six Must-Do Inspections
We always begin by carefully examining six key areas: engine, fuel, steering, bilge, navigation tools, and safety equipment. Take a look at
Robert's Tip - Cooling Hose Removal
It's the little things that become so very challenging. Replace the house batteries? I'm on it! There is no doubt it is going to be...
Robert's Tip - Internal Corrosion
No wonder this diesel engine was constantly overheating, half the water jackets were partially to fully closed with calcium built up over ye
