Engine power relies on a healthy boat alternator. Callum Smedley shares how to keep it running smoothly
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How it works: Diesel Engine Air System
Every sailor needs to understand how their diesel engine works. In the second of this series, we look at the diesel engine air system
How it works: Looking after fuel: diesel, hoses and filters
Looking after fuel is essential for keeping your engine running smoothly. Callum Smedley shares his top tips
The tools and spares you shouldn’t sail without
Give a thought to your inventory this winter to keep you cruising next season, says Rachael Sprot
How it works: Diesel fuel system – from tank to cylinder
Every sailor needs to understand how their diesel engine works. In the second of this series, we look at the diesel fuel system
How it works: The diesel engine: The 4-stroke cycle
Understanding how your diesel engine works is key to knowing how to look after it, and fix it when it goes wrong. In the first of this series, we look…
How to use a dinghy outboard
All sailors who use dinghies come across challenges such as the contortions required to get a dinghy outboard onto the transom. Rachael Sprot shares her advice and top tips
Diesels Afloat: book review of the second edition
This practical, hands-on guide for troubleshooting your diesel engine problems is highly recommended, says Julia Jones
Best marine diesel engines: a buyer’s guide
Modern marine diesel engines may look very similar to the large, noisy, oily chunks of iron of yesteryear, but a lot has changed under the bonnet, says Sam Fortescue
Why you should check for water in your petrol
Petrol in tanks, whether for your yacht or tender, can go off. Ken Endean suggests an annual precaution