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Posted on June 28, 2018

Taking Care of Your Marine Generator

With summer here, boating enthusiasts will be enjoying their seafaring vessels more frequently than at any other time. For this reason, it is important to perform marine generator service whenever possible to ensure smooth sailing this summer in your boat or yacht. Marine generators ensure that power is provided for all the onboard electrical features and components of a large vessel or yacht. Below are some tips for ensuring your marine generator will always be ready for Summer waves. Top Ten Maintenance Tips Make a habit of performing daily oil and coolant levels check (don’t forget to check at the pressure cap and not just…

Posted on June 18, 2018 June 18, 2018

Troubleshooting Common Marine Engine Problems

Malfunctioning and diesel engine failures are the most common cause for emergency rescue calls. This is especially true of fishing boats and charters. Most marine engine problems are caused by minor malfunctions that go unnoticed or are completely overlooked. Fortunately, most common marine engine problems are preventable with routine maintenance. There are also signs to look out for to make sure your vessel doesn’t leave out stranded at sea. Since a diesel engine failure is generally caused by a number of small malfunctions, it’s usually possible to get the engine up and running again without too much effort. As a rule of thumb, it’s important…

Posted on June 7, 2018 June 7, 2018

Top 5 Marine Diesel Maintenance Tips

Marine diesel engines need routine maintenance to run smoothly for longer. Even though almost all marine diesel engines will need to be repaired at some point, performing maintenance on them prolongs their overall lifespan and prevents you from being blindsided with a major (and expensive) repair. Check out these marine diesel maintenance tips to ensure your engine remains in tip-top shape. Top 5 Marine Diesel Maintenance Tips #1. Run your marine engine regularly. It doesn’t matter if you have a small craft, a yacht, or even an exotic car – if you have an engine and want it to last, you need to run it…