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Your Macerating Toilet Specialists Talk About What Is Causing This Big Issue  Raritan Engineering your  macerating toilet  distributors would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this week regarding why we're having so many hurricanes this year. Your macerating toilet suppliers share how just as Hurricane Harvey wrapped up its devastation of Houston, Irma got into line behind it and quickly built into the strongest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Now, Maria leaves a broken Caribbean in its wake: Dominica's rooftops and rainforests have been ripped to shreds, and Puerto Rico may be without power for months as a result of the storm.  If you have a question about this hurricane season compared with recent years, we’ve got you covered:  WHY IS THIS SEASON SO ACTIVE? In short: atmospheric conditions were hurricane-friendly, and surface sea temperatures were warmer than usual. The Climat...

Your Toilet Macerator Manufacturers Discuss the Importance of Good Shorepower Cord Upkeep Raritan Engineering your  toilet macerator  professionals would like to share with you this week some great information regarding AC shorepower cord maintenance tips. One of the often overlooked maintenance items in the pre-season rush to the water is the AC shorepower system. Accredited surveyor and PS Contributor Capt. Frank Lanier sent a few scary photos from past surveys showing the common examples of neglect he has encountered. Barring improper use or some owner fabricated MacGyverism gone bad (jury-rigged adapters, botched plug installations, etc.) overheating and corrosion are the primary causes of AC shore power cord problems. Charred plugs and receptacles are the most common and are a result of resistance build up due to loose or corroded connections, which in turn generate heat and the potential for fire. The problem is especially prevalent among boats that c...

Your Marine Heads Manufacturers Give Pointers on Preventing Engine Overheating Raritan Engineering your  marine heads  professionals would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this week regarding how good maintenance prevents boat engines from overheating. Your marine heads specialists share how one of the problems with boats is they live in water that is shared by things like seaweed, algae, mollusks, scum, and sometimes floating trash — all of which can easily find a way into the raw-water intake port. Kelp and other types of seaweed can easily clog your intakes and cause engine overheating. Dire Diagnosis I decided to let the engine cool for several minutes while we drifted. That gave me time to assess the possibilities — perhaps the water-pump impeller had failed, or a bit of plastic sheet (maybe a discarded floating sandwich baggie) had been sucked up against the cooling-water inlet, or it might be the raw-...

Your Thru Hull Fittings Suppliers Discuss How to Prepare Your Marina Bound Boat for the Next Tropical Storm   Raritan Engineering  your thru hull fittings experts would like to share with you this week some great information regarding how to avoid the frustrations of damaging storms to your marine bound boat.  With Hurricane Irma poised to rake Florida and other states with storm surge and 100-plus knot winds, the storm poses a serious threat to boats all along the East Coast.  Practical Sailor  has covered storm preparation on several occasions. The two most extensive articles appeared in July 2008 “Gear for Battening Down Ahead of Storms,” and “Tropical Storms Dos and Don’ts,” from November 2011.  Our first choice in a storm is a haul out facility, preferable well-inland and out of the path of the storm. The facility shouldn’t be vulnerable to storm surge, and it should be equipped with fixed anchors to tie your boat down. Second choice wo...

Raritan's Macerating Toilet Distributors Talk About Night Sailing Safety  Raritan Engineering your  macerating toilet  suppliers would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding the best ways to enjoy night sailing. Your macerating toilets experts talk about how achluophobia, the fear of the dark, is the third most common phobia in the world, with nearly 75 percent of adults reporting some level of fear when the lights go out. According to researchers at the University of Toronto, the fear of darkness is directly tied to the fear of the unexpected.  PLANNING Weather and Course All good sailors know that planning is essential to a successful trip, but when sailing at night it is paramount. Check multiple weather sources frequently and especially in the hours leading up to sunset. Make sure you have studied your charts and know your nighttime route thoroughly.  Emergency Exit ...

Raritan Macerator Toilet Experts Talk About How Caution Is Needed When Salvaging Storm Damaged Boats Raritan Engineering  your macerator pump manufacturers would like to share with you this week some information regarding how to properly rescue a storm damaged boat. When people are hurt and homes and precious possessions are destroyed or lost forever, a wrecked recreational sailboat seems wholly unimportant. But for many people, the boat  is  their home or is connected to their livelihood. In the coming days and weeks, more people will be returning to their vessels in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and doing what they can to keep them safe. I’ve been through two Category 5 hurricanes (one ashore, one afloat) and several smaller ones. Here, according to the Boat Owners Association of the United States, are some of the steps you can take to prevent further damage. If your boat has washed ashore, remove as much equipment as possible to a safe place to protec...

Your Macerator Pump Specialists Give the Instructions Needed to Bleed Your Hydraulic Steering Properly Raritan Engineering your  macerator pump  distributors would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding performance enhancing tips for your outboard engine. Your macerator pump suppliers talk about how steering is arguably the most important system with respect to safe boating. When your hydraulic steering gets spongy, sloppy or otherwise unresponsive, it’s time to check everything for leaks, correct the problem, and then purge the system of air.  Step 1 For a single-station, one-cylinder rig, start by screwing the filler kit onto a bottle of SeaStar hydraulic-steering fluid. Next, unscrew the vent plug at the helm and insert the hose from the filler kit. Invert and suspend the steering-fluid bottle in whatever way you can.  Step 2 Allow the hose to fill entirely with fluid while you put clear pla...

Your Marine Toilet Distributors at Raritan Discuss Some of the Best Way to Maintain Safety While Using Propane Raritan Engineering  your marine toilet systems manufacturers would like to share with you this week some great information regarding great tips for preventing propane leaks. Simply stated: We are not fans of portable LPG systems on boats. Even fixed propane heating (and cooking) systems that employ all the safety precautions recommended by the American Boat and Yacht Council or comparable advisory bodies can be dangerous, if they are neglected. In the first part of our upcoming series of tests of propane system equipment, marine surveyor Capt. Frank Lanier outlines the basics of marine propane systems. Because propane is heavier than air, it can slip into the bilge undetected, where a spark can set the boat ablaze. Propane locker explosions have also occurred. Here are some of his observations on propane safety: Every LPG system in the United States is ...