Archive for May, 2010

Gill: Gift with Purchase – Tech Cap

May 27, 2010

Now through June 20, receive Free; Gill Tech Cap 136 with any purchase of $150 or more of Gill at Go2marine. Gill is a very rare thing these days, a company that only does one thing, make ultra-technical marine clothing and equipment that keeps you comfortable in all conditions. Everything is designed by listening to [...]

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Bayliner Boat Covers

May 20, 2010

Bayliner Boats have been lining the shores and waterways in America for more than 60 years. With so many Bayliner boat makes and models out there, boaters need a simple way to find the correct equipment and supplies for the upkeep of their Bayliners. Taylor Made Products, a boat cover manufacturer, offers storage and trailering covers [...]

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Tips on Cooking While Underway

May 20, 2010

The sea can be a bountiful smorgasbord of edible delights, a banquet of fish, shellfish, bivalves as well as fresh local produce. Food cooked while on a boat just tastes better! Cooking at sea is very different however from a shore-side kitchen and there are safety guidelines that are necessary when cooking on a boat. [...]

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Which Way is Which? Marine Engine Rotation Explained

May 20, 2010

People are often perplexed when trying to replace their starter, distributor, camshaft and or engine oil seals and the parts are specified by engine rotation. Rotation is always determined by looking at the flywheel end of an inboard engine. The flywheel of a standard rotation engine turns left, or counter-clockwise, when viewed from the flywheel. [...]

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The Proper Care & Feeding of your Marine Fuel System

May 20, 2010

One of the prime needs of your vessel’s internal combustion engine(s) is clean fuel. On many boats, an effective Fuel Filtration System is often overlooked when the boat is manufactured. With today’s fuel injected gasoline powered boats, fuel quality must be almost pristine to avoid problems with these engines. Contaminated fuel can cause the myriad [...]

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The lesser known zincs could cost you your engine!

May 20, 2010

Zinc anodes are inexpensive to replace, but can be very costly if ignored. Failure to change engine zincs can cause catastrophic effects by introducing saltwater to your engine cooling system, or worse, into the transmission via the Oil Cooling Heat Exchanger…

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Why use a Marine Grade Starter?

May 19, 2010

If the starter motor on your boat’s gasoline powered engine goes bad, where will you purchase a replacement? If you’re a prudent boater, you’ll go right to your marine parts store to buy one. There are lots of good parts outlets around. Some may be near you and many can be found online. Here’s why you want to use an approved marine grade starter.

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Replacing Marine Manifolds and Risers

May 19, 2010

Most Marine engines use a water cooled exhaust manifold. Each manifold will use a riser or elbow to connect to the exhaust discharge. Yet very few people are aware of the life expectancy and symptoms of manifold failure. This article will briefly introduce you to exhaust manifolds and risers, failure symptoms and how to extend their life expectancy.

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Marine Cooling Systems and Heat Exchangers

May 19, 2010

A Heat Exchanger transfers, or “exchanges,” heat from your boat engine’s coolant to raw water pumped from the water outside of your boat. The raw water is pumped through a bundle of small tubes in a chamber filled with the hot engine coolant…

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