Bypassing a raw-water pump

Article Abstract:

Experiences of dealing with the failure of the raw-water pump in a boat's diesel engine are presented. It was possible to use pieces of hosing found on the boat to make connections that allowed the crew to form a complete circuit from the raw-water strainer to the bilgepump and back to the broken raw-water pump on the engine.

Marine engines

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Keeping computers afloat

Article Abstract:

A computer on board a boat should be kept dry, protected from shock and provided with carefully conditioned AC power. Interference can be minimized by separating pieces of electronic equipment. Spare parts are essential.

Microcomputers

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Reverse-osmosis watermakers

Article Abstract:

Boating is discussed with emphasis on osmosis and reversing the process to create fresh water. Installing a reverse-osmosis watermaker is described with emphasis on its usefulness.

Desalination, Saline water conversion, Reverse osmosis

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