Archive for July, 2008
Safe Boating Course
Saturday, July 26th, 2008Keeping family and friends safe on the water should be of paramount importance to any boater. All new boaters should consider a boating safety course before they head out on the water. Even long-time boaters will benefit from taking a boating safety refresher course.
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The Mechanical Cycles Of A Marine Diesel Engine
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Most reciprocating piston internal combustion engines work on one of two mechanical cycles—the four-stroke cycle or the two-stroke cycle. Marine diesel engines work in the same manner. The cycles designate, in correct sequence, the mechanical actions by which (a) the fuel and air gain access to the engine cylinder, (b) the gas pressure (due to […]
