Reader Tip: Trace Your Systems
If you have a boat that’s new to you, take the time to map out the systems—you’ll be glad you did!
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If you have a boat that’s new to you, take the time to map out the systems—you’ll be glad you did!
When it comes to making ideal electrical connections, the choice is clear.
If Sherlock Holmes were a diesel mechanic, he’d employ fluid analysis. Monthly Maintenance from the December 2012 issue of Cruising World.
Ed Sherman shares troubleshooting tips for using a portable generator on a boat equipped with an ELCI device installed at the shore power inlet.
Many sailboats built two decades ago or earlier still have plenty of life left in them. But their engines may not. Should you rebuild the existing engine? Or repower with a brand-new engine?
A galvanic isolator will protect your zincs and other underwater metals from “hot” situations. Monthly Maintenance from our October 2012 issue.
It’s cheaper to do it yourself, but is the hassle worth it?
How to orient a DC amp clamp on a conductor (a skill that could have some real ramifications on your diagnostic capabilities if you get it wrong).
The new 32-foot daysailer from CW Hood is equipped with a Mastervolt PODMaster external electric propulsion system.
The final part of our series on understanding and using multimiters examines the resistance function and how it can be used for various troubleshooting and repair procedures. Monthly Maintenance from our August 2012 issue.
A string of tragedies over the holiday weekend serve as a grim reminder to check the electrical systems on your boat and dock.
Electrical grounding systems may not seem fun, but the price of overlooking them can be too high to pay.
If you have a boat that’s new to you, take the time to map out the systems—you’ll be glad you did!
When it comes to making ideal electrical connections, the choice is clear.
If Sherlock Holmes were a diesel mechanic, he’d employ fluid analysis. Monthly Maintenance from the December 2012 issue of Cruising World.
Ed Sherman shares troubleshooting tips for using a portable generator on a boat equipped with an ELCI device installed at the shore power inlet.
Many sailboats built two decades ago or earlier still have plenty of life left in them. But their engines may not. Should you rebuild the existing engine? Or repower with a brand-new engine?
A galvanic isolator will protect your zincs and other underwater metals from “hot” situations. Monthly Maintenance from our October 2012 issue.
It’s cheaper to do it yourself, but is the hassle worth it?
How to orient a DC amp clamp on a conductor (a skill that could have some real ramifications on your diagnostic capabilities if you get it wrong).
The new 32-foot daysailer from CW Hood is equipped with a Mastervolt PODMaster external electric propulsion system.
The final part of our series on understanding and using multimiters examines the resistance function and how it can be used for various troubleshooting and repair procedures. Monthly Maintenance from our August 2012 issue.
A string of tragedies over the holiday weekend serve as a grim reminder to check the electrical systems on your boat and dock.
Electrical grounding systems may not seem fun, but the price of overlooking them can be too high to pay.
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