Diesel Engines

Whistles: Fox Is Best

When it comes to survival at sea, the more tools you have at your disposal, the better. And that includes, in addition to high-tech...

Bolder and Statpower Battery Packs

In the October 15, 1999 issue we reported on battery packs. The newest version of sealed technology releases its charge rapidly, without wasting energy as internal heat.

Offshore Log: Keeping Crud Out Of Your Fuel

Whether you’re cruising along the coast of the US or the islands of the Pacific, a load of contaminated diesel fuel can ruin your...

Offshore Log: Keeping Crud Out Of Your Fuel

Whether you’re cruising along the coast of the US or the islands of the Pacific, a load of contaminated diesel fuel can ruin your...

Transom Brackets For Small Outboards: Fulton Rates Best

In our test of eight transom-mounted brackets, the Fulton was the easiest to operate. Garelick earns runner-up honors.

When Do You Need A High-Output Alternator?

In our last report on high-output alternators (HOPA), in the September 1994 issue, five leading brands were tested. The conclusion was that there is...

PS Advisor 01/15/98

From Freshwater to SaltI plan to move from the Chicago area to North Carolina. My Catalina 30 has spent its entire life on Lake...

No-Bleed Fuel Filter Adapter

There probably are a million diesel engines-Perkins, Ford-Lehmans, Volvo-Pentas, Saabs and others-whose fuel gets its final cleaning by passing through a filter cartridge fitted...

After 17,000 Miles

Building an efficient, easy-to-maintain cruising yacht is very much an exercise in compromise and experimentation. There are literally thousands of decisions that must be...

The Case For Hydraulically Powered Sailboats

On a well-designed motor-yacht, it is possible to sleep peacefully in a stateroom immediately forward of an engine room containing two, 1,000-hp. diesel engines...

Live On A Cheap and Small Sailboat! The Newport 27

Living on a sailboat might be all the rage amidst high cost of living but, what about the high cost of sailboats? This week...

Latest Sailboat Review

PY26 Used Boat Review

This C. Raymond Hunt design from the 1970’s has standing room and ample beam, making her a roomy family coastal cruiser. Our criticisms are few, the most serious of which is the iron keel.