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Long life for your motor
The filter/separators that we suggest, separate the solid particles contained in the fuel by a centrifugal action, these particles fall to the bottom and the cartridge then filters out the last remaining drops of water and extremely fine matter. The advantages of such a filter are that it permits no particles of water or solids to pass through. It is mounted between the tank and the motor, which allows it to be changed without having to readjust the engine and finally, if it is saturated, it will not permit the passage of water. In this situation, the system is drained and the engine stopped without any damage. The smallest model is designed for a maximum flow of 57 l / h. This may seem excessive on a sail boat, but rest assured what can do more can cope with less.
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Removing the old foam
Replacing the foam in the motor compartment is not a pleasant task. The old kind was difficult to remove (often soaked in oil,) necessitating the dismantling of certain equipment (electrical wire, filter, pump…) attached to the wall in order to prepare the surface. Not technically difficult this task is within the reach of any boater who has free time and is not afraid to slip into the engine compartment. If your boat is older than 15years, there is a strong chance that it is equipped with convoluted foam which lacks efficiency concerning low frequencies, such as diesel engines; this only worsens as it gets older. You may also have flat, lightweight foam, a little more efficient on low frequencies, but whose main plus is to be easier to clean. On more modern boats, it really depends on where they were made, or the range of boat, wheteher they have the worst (convoluted lightweight foam,) or the b -
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Outboard motors
The proper use
Once the engine is started it is necessary to check that the cooling pump works well (water jet to the rear of the motor.)One should not turn it out of the water. Whentransporting, it should never be placed upside down. Always take quality marine oil both for 2-stroke or 4-stroke engines.
Wintering and maintaining an outboard motor
On an outboard motor, there is little maintenance. However, the water system must be rinsed and the oil changed (4-stroke motor.)The base (2 and 4 stroke,)is filled with a special oil and this must be changed once per year (the change permits checking the water has not entered the base, in -
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Make the right choice
You can not judge the quality of an anode according to its appearance. On the market, one finds the worst and the best. To ensure maximum protection, the zinc must be composed of a minimum purity of 99.996% and have an iron content of less than 0.0014%. If zinc is the most commonly used, there are also specific aluminum anodes for outboard engines or in Hydral (an alloy of aluminum and magnesium) for aluminum boats.Different Anodes for different surfaces
On polyester boats equipped with an inboard motor, the points to protect are the shaft or motor base, the propeller and bracket and eventually the chair fittings. On a stainless steel hull, one places the anodes close to the -
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If your boat is mooring all year, you may as well opt for a rigid dinghy. This will be more efficient on the water (it glides better) and stronger when it is necessary to remove from the water. Some even have wheels designed for this purpose. Obviously it is not possible though, to fit them in an onboard chest, or a car.
For how many people?
Choose your dinghy in accordance with the number of people you may wish in it. The smalle st models only take two crew the largest more than six.
Shape and volume of the floats
On a dinghy, larger floats offer better protection against waves. Do not think that you wil not be wet when the sea becomes choppy, but larger floats may make this later rather than sooner. Check the diameter in the tables.
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