2017
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High Seas, Low Power: Diagnosing And Repairing An Underpowered Marine Diesel Engine
If you own a boat any bigger than a simple rowing boat or coracle, it probably has a diesel engine fitted to it, from the small auxiliary engines used by yachts and sailing boats to the enormous, roaring outboard engines used by powerful, ocean-going motorboats. As you can imagine, keeping your engine in good working order at all times is vital for safe navigation of even the most placid waterways, and there are few mechanical problems a boat can suffer that are more unnerving (and potentially hazardous) as an unexplained loss of engine power.
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How You Should Look after Your Boat on a Regular Basis
You may love to spend the weekends on the open water in your own boat. While this may be no more than a pastime to you, it's still important to look after your boat carefully, just as you would with your car. What can you do on a regular basis, to take care of your investment? Regular Washing Given the fact that most of the Australian population lives within close proximity to the ocean, it's likely that your boat is going to come into contact with saltwater.
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