When you need 110 volt power, but you live “off the grid” on a boat, RV, in a cabin or due to emergency circumstances; an inverter can turn a battery (12 volts, direct current) into 110 volts (household alternating current) of useful power. Inverters and Inverter / Chargers are manufactured by industry respected names like Magnum [...]
Nothing causes as much concern for a boater than a fire aboard while underway. Here is what happens in a boat without an automatic engine room extinguisher. Most boat fires start in the confines of the engine room, killing engine and electrical power to the vessel.
According to the USCG, in 2009, there were 5 deaths, approx. 130 injuries and over $12,557,513 in damages from boat related fires in the United States. Fires can spread rapidly on a vessel and it is always best to be prepared for any fire-related situation.
The original Peters and Russell Pumps – PAR, by Jabsco The original PAR (Peters and Russell) belt driven diaphragm water pumps by Jabsco are the grandfather of the electric boating pumps. 80% of all boats made today will have a PAR or Jabsco pump of one kind or another on-board the vessel. The most common use [...]
ON SALE until August 11, 2010 Sea-Fire Marine manufactures a unique fire suppression system that utilizes FM-200, the most accepted and safest extinguishing agent on the market. FM-200 Offers: Safe for use in occupied spaces Will not cause thermal shock damage Residual free Electrically non-conductive Sea-Fire extinguishers are available in sizes to accommodate any vessel, engine room, [...]
A fully-stocked modern 36-40 foot powerboat can contain more than a dozen pumps that carry out an array of tasks. Sump pumps are commonly used to move shower, sink or sump water from the utility to storage tanks in the vessel. The water will be pumped into a gray water waste tank, which can be [...]
When taking a boat out for longer trips at night or during the brisk months of early spring and late autumn, many captains opt to turn on the boat heater to keep their vessel’s cabin, and its passengers, warm. Heaters manufactured by Dickinson Marine can run on diesel fuel, propane, electricity or solid fuel. Dickinson [...]
Marine toilets are necessary for any captain who spends long hours on recreational boating, fishing or navigating the seas. Boaters have the option to choose either an electric or manual toilet. But even once this decision is made, a host of other features are available to customize the product ensure that it meets each boater’s [...]
Boaters who are purchasing a marine stove can narrow down their options by deciding what type of fuel they would like to use. The most common boat stoves operate on; propane, diesel, electric or alcohol. Captains should first consider their size of their boat and their access to a fuel or power source before making their [...]
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