engine room
Understanding Engine Mounts: A Balancing Act
We love engine mounts, perhaps the hardest-working hardware in your engine room. Here's how to make sure they love you back.
How To Make Incompatible Electrical Wire Size Compatible
Large 10- to 12-gauge butt connectors? Much finer wire? Try this trick and keep right on chuggin’.
How To Fix a Common A/C Problem for Under $10
Sometimes, all your marine air conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.
How to Install a Composting Head on Your Boat
A low-tech alternative to holding tanks and treatment, "composting" makes the best of a stinky situation.
Feel The Burn: The Fuel Consumption Equation
Our expert troubleshooter, Steve Zimmerman, unpacks the often confusing metric of fuel burn.
A Hybrid Approach To Power Generation
Quiet hybrid power systems have manufacturers chasing the dream of noiseless, vibration-free setups.
The Merits and Drawbacks of Engine Redundancy
Is get-home power really necessary? Seldom-used get-home engines might not work when you need them most.
Blow-By, Puke Jugs & CCVs
Manage these engine exhaust system components to keep your diesels firing on all cylinders.
How To Quiet Your Boat On The Cheap
When you think of it, it makes perfect sense. An owner may become acclimated to a substandard cruising speed or an above-average fuel bill, but a boat that’s loud will drive everyone crazy.