Portable Fire Extinguishers; Not all are Created Equal – Editorial: The Importance of Redundancy
From the Editor
When you receive this month's Ezine I'll be on my way to Australia, where I will deliver a lecture for a group...
December 2016 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: The Hazards of Hose Clamps The opportunity for injury aboard any vessel, cruising, commercial, power or sail, is...
Ask Steve – March 2015
Hello Steve, Long-time fan, first time asking. I need to replace the clear fuel level indication hoses (sight gauges) on my 350 gallon diesel fuel...
January 2021 Newsletter “Fixed Fire Extinguisher Detail”
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Photo Essay: Fixed Fire Extinguisher Detail
Fixed fire extinguishers perform, or are ready to perform, an...
Flooding vs. Siphoning
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From the Masthead
Building a Boat Overseas Not surprisingly, I’m writing the final ‘From the Masthead’ column...
June 2019 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Manual Tiller Steering
Steering, along with propulsion and watertight integrity, is one of your...
April 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Below the Waterline Welded Stainless Steel; Does it Make Sense?
I’ve written about stainless steel; its strengths and weaknesses, on many occasions, in the...
December 2019 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Refrigeration Maintenance
While it’s all too easy to take it for granted, I never cease...
July 2021 Newsletter “Vented Loop Remote Drains”
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Photo Essay: Vented Loop Remote Drains
Vented loops, sometimes called anti-siphon valves or siphon breaks, are...
Proper Propeller Removal – Editorial: The State of the Industry and Hybrid Propulsion
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From the Editor
When you last heard from me I was still in China. I’m preparing this month’s feature column while...








