Cooling system caveats

Article Abstract:

A boat's cooling-water system can be protected from blockage by the use of antifouling paint on the external strainer, proper location of the intake and the use of adequately-sized fittings and pipes.

Author: Husick, Chuck, Smith, Michael A.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Usage, Marine engines, Paint, Antifouling, Antifouling paints, Heating, cooling and ventilation

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Corrosion of metals

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The metal components of boats can corrode due to general wastage, pitting, velocity effect, chemical action and stress. Galvanic corrosion and electrolytic corrosion can also cause damage.

Author: Smith, Michael A., Neville, Charles W.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Analysis, Prevention, Corrosion and anti-corrosives, Corrosion, Sea-water corrosion, Marine corrosion

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Taking things apart

Article Abstract:

Most boat parts that need regular maintenance can be taken apart with ordinary tools. Most breakdown procedures are explained in the owner's manual.

Author: Smith, Michael A.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts

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Subjects list: Maintenance and repair, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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