-
By Peter Nielsen Posted January 27, 2010
Before I laid the boat up, I had to replace a bilge pump that had mysteriously stopped working. It sounds remedial, but I have seen enough botched jobs on boats to know that you can’t take knowledge for granted... More
-
By Dick Everett Posted August 19, 2009
Diagram and explanation of how a manual bilge pump works, including helpful hints on what to do when areas don't drain aft. More
-
By Nigel Calder Posted August 17, 2009
There's a great source of free power under your boat. You just need to decide how to tap into it. More
-
By Dick Everett Posted August 4, 2009
A step-by-step guide to how anti-siphon valves work. More
-
By Warwick M. Tompkins Posted August 4, 2009
The Commodore's Caspers keep his boat cool and mildew-free. More
-
By Nigel Calder Posted August 3, 2009
How to make the sun do its best work for your electrical system. More
-
By Peter Nielsen Posted July 22, 2009
Fed up with your tired old engine controls? Upgrading to a new single-lever control is an easy afternoon's work. More
-
By Nigel Calder Posted June 17, 2009
Nigel Calder ponders the obstacles to cheap and efficient power generation and storage. More
-
![]()
By Peter Nielsen Posted May 20, 2009
The program to replace old and failing satellites in the GPS constellation is way behind schedule, and the Air Force needs to get its act together. That’s the message from the Government Accountability Office. More
-
By Nigel Calder Posted May 18, 2009
Nigel puts an unusual propeller through its paces. More
