Routine Motorboat Maintenance Every Owner Should Do
Ten minutes before and after every trip prevents most of the breakdowns we see. Here are the simple checks every motorboat owner can do without tools or training.
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Antifouling in the Mediterranean: When, What Type and How Often
Warm Mediterranean water grows weed and barnacles fast. Here is how to choose the right antifouling, when to apply it and how to make it last on the Costa Cálida and Mar Menor.
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How to Winterise Your Motorboat on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca
Our winters are mild, but laying up a boat badly still causes expensive spring surprises. Here is how to winterise a motorboat properly in south-east Spain, step by step.
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Outboard Engine Servicing: Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda and Tohatsu Compared
Most motorboats under 12 metres on this coast run outboards. Here is what each major brand needs at service time, the weak points we see and how to keep them running in the Med.
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MerCruiser and Volvo Penta Sterndrives: Servicing Petrol Engines
Many sports boats and cruisers run petrol sterndrives from MerCruiser or Volvo Penta. Here is what they need, the failures we see most and how to prevent them.
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Marine Diesel Engines: Servicing Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Cummins and Nanni
Diesels power many motor cruisers and fishing boats of all sizes. Here is what Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Cummins, Nanni and other marine diesels need to stay reliable.
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Why Is My Boat Engine Overheating? Causes and Fixes
An overheat alarm is the most common breakdown we attend in summer. Here are the usual causes, what to check on the water and how to stop it happening again.
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Broken Down at Sea? What to Do and Who to Call
A breakdown at sea doesn’t have to become an emergency. Here is what to do step by step, when to call Salvamento Marítimo and when a marine assistance service is the right call.
