The prop, in conjunction with your engine, is the muscle of your boat. It is amazing the amount of difference there is when a prop is conditioned properly. The prop is tuned for a combination of your hull, your engine and the displacement of the boat. In addition to the proper pitch, there must be […]
We see a lot of engines which are in need of a make-over (I mean a lot). How do you know when you need a make-over? When a potential buyer sees an engine with rust or corrosion, it is a sign that the boat has not been maintained properly. Since engine work can cost a […]
Most of the larger boats that come into our marina for service have trim tabs. If you don’t have them on your boat, it would behoove you to find out why many manufacturers are installing them as options or even standard equipment.
When you take away days you have to work, days when it’s raining, days when the temperatures are too hot or too cold, days you have to attend weddings, funerals, birthday parties, family vacations, business meetings, days when you’re a bit under the weather, and that big block of time known as […]
This project is not current but is always of interest, especially to Grand Banks owners.
One of the most frustrating and expensive problems found in older Grand Banks is the problem of rusting fuel tanks. Face it, these tanks are enormous and expensive to remove. Many yards are actually cutting the sides or the […]
The common system with one secondary and one primary fuel filter does a fine job of cleaning the fuel that enters the injection pump. This works fine until you end up with contaminants in your fuel. As fuel filters get more and more clogged, you find your engine starving for fuel.
Maryland Law Effective July 1,1997
What you need to know about Proper Sewage Disposal
Federal regulations regarding vessels with installed toilets have been in erect since 1980 and have been enforceable by the U.S. Coast Guard. Effective July 1, 1997, a Maryland law (Natural Resources Article ยง8-741) allows the Natural Resources Police to enforce these requirements. […]
