Hylas Davits: Simpson-Lawrence, Wells Marine, Atkins and Hoyle, Kato

Hylas yachts with their sugar scoop sterns can be difficult for davits. The davit arrangement needs to reach past the swim platform and high enough vertically for dinghy stowage and security. The davits can become an obstacle in using the swim platform. The 49 is … Continue readingHylas Davits: Simpson-Lawrence, Wells Marine, Atkins and Hoyle, Kato

Marine Diesel Engines – Parts, Fuel, Lubrication, Cooling Systems

The core of marine diesel engines are the combustion chambers. In each chamber, a piston goes goes up and down based on the combustion of diesel fuel. A connecting rod transfers the motion of the piston to the crankshaft. The crankshaft converts the up and … Continue readingMarine Diesel Engines – Parts, Fuel, Lubrication, Cooling Systems

Hull Deck Joint – Inward Outward Flange, Chemically Bonded, Fiberglass Tabbing, Bolted

The hull to deck joint is where the fiberglass pieces from hull and deck molds combine. The joint is a vulnerable area for leaks on older boats. Generally, three types of joints are inward flange, outward flange, and shoebox. Ways of securing the joint include … Continue readingHull Deck Joint – Inward Outward Flange, Chemically Bonded, Fiberglass Tabbing, Bolted