Category: Maintenance
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The importance of alternative power
After reading about the Carnival cruise boat in the Gulf of Mexico CNN 2013 it has got me thinking about the heavy reliance on the engine power. They have lost engine power. Their power is out. The toilets don’t work, the air conditioning doesn’t work, lights don’t work. It’s too hot in the cabins so…
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Voyaging Under Power 4th Edition- Book
Title: Voyaging Under Power Author: Robert P. Beebe & Denis Umstot Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Date Published: January 16, 2013 Pages: 448 pages (Hardcover) Price: NZ$40.08 (Book Depository) Guide to cross the oceans and see the world in comfort and safety.
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Diesel Engine Handbook – Book
Title: Diesel Engine Handbook Author: Andrew Simpson Publisher: The Royal Yachting Association Date Published: 2006 Pages: 94 Price: NZ$32.87 (Book Depository) Extras: DVD included The official course book for the RYA One-Day Diesel Engine Course. A reference guide to understand and maintain your marine diesel engine. How the Diesel Engine Works Fuel Air System Engine…
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Sea Fever
It’s first and foremost a love story and it just happens to be themed on and around a boat. It was one of those easy, chatty toned summer reads that you pick up and not put down until the last page. I like it when I find a book that I don’t want to finish.…
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iOS 6 update
Just a reminder to those who use their iPad or iPhone at sea that there is an update, a small one, that is worthwhile downloading. Don’t forget the waterproof pouch. Where would I go without my iPad? I think I prefer it to my computer, yet I say this writing on my computer. So that…
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The marine throne room
I was one of those annoying kids who always asked, why, how, and what, all the time. I must have driven my parents nuts. My father always patiently answered my questions and he would even get a book from the bookcase to help explain when there was an example that suited the moment. He still…
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