An interesting read ... http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/31f912e6#/31f912e6/57
Other than a floating Faraday cage that completely encloses the boat, there is no add on device that will protect the boat. The only defense...
If those "fuel caps" are being used as filler caps and have tapered pipe threads and they are where the fuel is leaking, yes. That needs a bit...
It is possible that a fitting is leaking fuel onto a hot surface where it vaporizes. Airflow can carry the vapor to a point where it can condense...
That will come as a shock to a great many in the fuel handling industry who have been using PTFE tape for many years with great success....
Don't forget to add a couple of feet at the engine room end to form a surge tube. It will help reduce the chance of water reaching the engine when...
This also prevents the compression loads created by the fasteners from damaging the laminate. All compression will be taken by the hardened epoxy...
There is an international regulatory "gateway" that sets 24 meters as the length at which certain standards and regulations apply. This length is...
Any updates on this boat? I didn't hear anything about it at METS.
Anything under 50 meters is just a boat ... ;) The SS must have meant that under 100 feet is just a yacht but anything over 100 feet is super....
Not to mention post #27" "There is ample support for the fact that diesel exhaust is highly toxic and even more so than that of gasoline engines....
Probably as much appeal as this Dodge had to the Monégasques. [ATTACH]
A scuttle is a "manhole" fitted to a larger hatch. While the hatch is normally dogged down by individual fittings, a scuttle often uses a...
Who said you were immune? All I said was that I have seen a lot of captains fired but have never seen one sued or had his license suspended or...
Oh, c'mon, let's speculate a little bit. I have seen a lot of captains fired (and fired a couple) for doing stuff that a prudent mariner might...
I don't think anyone has claimed otherwise. In fact that point has been very clearly stated in several previous posts.
CO emitting from the (untreated) exhaust of a diesel engine will be accompanied by the other 96 percent of the emissions which have a quite...
Try this one: http://www.jabfm.org/content/21/1/55.full Post #19 "Installing an ultra sensitive CO detector in the area(s) of the strongest...
Interesting. Have you talked to your insurer about this? It seems like the casualty was not a "normal wear and tear" issue but a catastrophic...
While the above advice is not wrong or harmful, a healthy dose of reality should also be applied. "Lastly, an extensive literature review...
