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Diesel Air System Maintenance Tips

Diesel Air System Maintenance Tips

Marine diesel engines are far more efficient than their gasoline counterparts, and the diesel air system within the engine is credited with a large portion of the engine’s performance. Diesel air systems are so complex on large marine vessels that there are specific starting procedures that must be followed to ensure safe system operation.

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Caring for Aging Marine Engines

Caring for Aging Marine 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 High-Pitched Noise?

Why Is My Boat Making a High-Pitched Noise?

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, why is my boat making a high-pitched noise? Certain boat noises, such as high-pitched noises or clicking can be one of the most unsettling boat engine sounds, so at Marine Diesel Specialists in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda, we offer 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

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

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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