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. [...]
How much do you need?
How much fuel you need to carry depends on the design of your boat and the intended use. In a sailing vessel, for instance, a 50 gallon tank of diesel feeding a 25 hp auxiliary engine cursing at 80 percent of top speed could propel a 33 foot sailboat 300 [...]
Be Kind to Your Machine!!
If you did not receive a manual with your engine, get one. Diesel manuals contain every bit of information you need to know about how to maintain your engines, and more. We provide here some common sense maintenance tips but to be totally familiar with your engine makes you a [...]
We have installed many watermakers on boats over the years. Why would you want one? Most people who install watermakers are long-distance cruisers. If you are a boater who just cruises from one marina to the next, you probably can make better investments in your boat. But if you take longer cruises or go offshore a lot, a watermaker makes good sense (and good water!).
One of the annoyances of boating is dealing with shore power cords. They get lost, they get dirty, they get tangled and are just a hassle in general. One way to avoid all of these problems is to install a Cablemaster system made by Glendinning Products. The Cablemaster is an automatic cord retraction system. [...]
