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Boat Diesel Tips

These articles show you how to keep your small boat diesel engine running smoother, cooler and better than before.

Learn preventative maintenance secrets used by the pros to increase engine life.

Boat Diesel Secrets - Do You Know These Smoke Signals?
Boat Diesel Secrets - Do You Know These Smoke Signals? Did you know that that color of smoke from your cruising boat diesel engine could signal a line wrapped around your propeller? Or water in the fuel? Use these clues and cures to prevent internal damage to your costly auxiliary! . . . keep reading
Fast Steps to Troubleshoot Marine Deep Cycle Batteries
Fast Steps to Troubleshoot Marine Deep Cycle Batteries Did you know that marine deep cycle batteries account for the majority of problems skippers encounter while underway? Or that you can often catch the problem--before you cast off that first line? Follow these five easy steps the next time your battery fails to provide you with power . . . keep reading
Does Your Sailboat Diesel Engine Have Enough Punching Power?
Does Your Sailboat Diesel Engine Have Enough Punching Power? Does your sailboat diesel engine match the displacement of your small cruising sailboat? Could you make at least two knots upwind against a force five wind? Use these three secrets from master mariner John Vigor to match the perfect engine to your small sailboat . . . keep reading
Are You Killing Your Sailboat Diesel Engine with Idle Time?
Are You Killing Your Sailboat Diesel Engine with Idle Time? Did you know that you should run your small sailboat diesel in forward propulsion anytime you charge your marine batteries? Or that charging with the shifter in neutral can cause serious internal damage to your engine? Read on for expert advice from marine diesel guru Nigel Calder . . . keep reading
How to Survey a Small Diesel Engine - Tips from a Master
How to Survey a Small Diesel Engine - Tips from a Master Would you like to know the secrets that the top professional surveyors use to inspect a small diesel engine? Henry Mustin-- internationally recognized as one of the world's best--shares seven tips that show you what to look for before, during, and after a sea trial. . . . keep reading
Keep Your Small Boat Diesel In Top Shape - Tips from the Pros
Keep Your Small Boat Diesel In Top Shape - Tips from the Pros Do you know the three secrets that will make or break the reliability of your small boat diesel engine? Have you checked your preventative maintenance schedule this month? Use these powerhouse tips from master marine mechanic Nigel Calder . . . keep reading
Boat Diesel Engine Bleeding Tips for the Rest of Us
Boat Diesel Engine Bleeding Tips for the Rest of Us You crank and crank your boat diesel engine but it just won't start! You're anchored near a small Bahamian island. Forget Sea-Tow! What do you do now? . . . keep reading
Five Easy Steps to a Cooler Boat Diesel Exhaust Elbow
When was the last time you inspected your small boat diesel exhaust elbow? Prevent overheating problems this season with these five easy . . . keep reading
Lower Small Diesel Engine Noise for Peace Under Power!
Did you know that exhaust gases affect your small diesel engines performance and noise level? Why not put together this simple system . . . keep reading
How to Keep Your Marine Diesel Oil in Tip Top Shape
Do you know the condition of the marine diesel oil in your small diesel engine? What three important steps must you take . . . keep reading
Have You Changed Your Small Diesel Engine Raw-Water Pump?
Did you know that the rubber vanes of this tiny pump flex more than one million times for every 10 hours that you run your engine? . . . keep reading
Does Your Small Boat Diesel Lose Power When You Speed Up?
Does your small cruising boat diesel engine hesitate like a lamb or roar like a lion when you increase speed? Follow these five steps to . . . keep reading
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