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Cruising sailors rely on their motors a great deal more than they want to confess. Even though the internet has indeed helped close the gap in between parts providers and cruising sailors in far corners of the planet, the long-term cruiser however has to carefully consider which spare components as well as supplies he needs to carry with him. A list of suggested spare parts will differ somewhat by what brand name you engine you have and where you are travelling. Components for our old Volvo MD2B were really expensive and difficult to find anywhere, so my wife Theresa and I had to balance our desire to be self-sufficient along with our skimpy budget. Fuel Filters We had a Dahl fuel filter, most other boats had Racor. We located fuel filter components all over the world, however obtaining the amount and micron rating we needed to have was no guarantee. Keep in mind you have at the very least two filters: a remote main filter between the tank and the engine, and a ...

Your Marine Hose Professionals Improve Your Deep Fishing Skills Even When the Fish Aren't Biting   Raritan Engineering your  marine hose  analysts would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding deep water fishing tips. Your marine hose experts know that bluewater anglers are beginning to fish deep to lure billfish and tuna when the surface bite slows. Savvy captains extend their spreads ­vertically, from the bottom up, and experiment with baits for multiple species through the entire water column. Others are looking from the top down, just a bit below the waves to find billfish and tunas when the surface bite slows.  Going Deep, But Not Too Deep Success at catching swordfish from deep water during daylight hours has encouraged enterprising captains to find new tuna and marlin fisheries in 1,200-plus feet deep of water. “When you hook up on the buoy line, reel in the bottom rod before yo...

Marine Supplies Specialists Want You to Avoid That Nasty Boat Fire by  Raritan-Engineering  -  February 9, 2017 Raritan Engineering Company your  marine supplies  experts would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding how to avoid those nasty boat fires.  Your marine supplies specialists know that although the exact cause of Tuesday morning’s roaring, three-boat fire at Santa Cruz Harbor has not yet been officially released — an unattended space heater is suspected — the stunning incident should serve as a warning to all West Coast boaters and marina operators.  In our opinion, fire aboard a boat — whether offshore or in a safe harbor — is the ultimate boater’s nightmare, as fuels can explode, crew can become trapped, and boats (especially those built of fiberglass) typically become engulfed quickly. Your marine parts suppliers professionals feel that an electrical investigat...