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Caring for Aging Marine Engines

Caring for Aging Marine Engines

by | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog, MAN Engines

Marine diesel engines are a major investment, which leads many yacht and boat owners to keep their ship’s current engine in service for as long as possible. While there are economic emissions standards for new marine diesel engines, many older engines are still running within the regulations. So, if you’re still running an older engine that you’d like to keep in service for some more hours, follow our team’s tips for marine diesel engine upkeep and engine maintenance.

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Why is My Boat Making a Ticking Sound?

Why is My Boat Making a Ticking Sound?

by | Jun 25, 2019 | Blog, MAN Engines

Nobody wants to hear strange noises from their engine, but it happens to the best of us. No, it’s not the sound of the water, that’s your yacht’s diesel engine making some strange noises. So, what causes a boat engine ticking sound? Ticking or clicking can be one of the most unsettling boat engine sounds, so we’re offering marine diesel engine troubleshooting to help you get to the bottom of your marine diesel engine’s weird noises.

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Popular Marine Diesel Engine Brands

Popular Marine Diesel Engine Brands

by | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog, MAN Engines

There are several marine diesel manufactures specializing in top quality engines for yachts, boats, and other marine vessels. At Marine Diesel Specialists, we offer marine diesel engine installation, repowers, maintenance, surveys, rebuilds, and much more. A marine diesel engine is a major investment, so it’s crucial to make sure that you’re choosing the right engine for your needs. Our experts are looking at some of the top marine diesel engine brands.

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Staying Fit at Sea

Staying Fit at Sea

by | Jun 11, 2019 | Blog, Yacht Life

Fitness is a big concern for many, with countless people wearing fitness trackers and participating in healthy meal planning, workout routines, or other lifestyle choices. But, how do you carry your love for fitness onto a boat, yacht, or cruise ship? Bringing free weights or other bulky exercise equipment onboard isn’t usually ideal, so you’ll need to be creative when it comes to exercising on a boat, yacht, or cruise ship. Our diesel specialists share tips for exercising at sea.

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Father’s Day Yachting Gifts

Father’s Day Yachting Gifts

by | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Yacht Life

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th, so there’s still time to shop our favorite boating Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether you’re going the DIY route or you’d like to purchase a gift, these nautical gifts for dads are sure to make him smile. Explore our Father’s Day yachting gift ideas for the right gift for Dad.

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