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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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Father’s Day Yachting Gifts

Father’s Day Yachting Gifts

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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Us South Floridians are all too aware of the unpredictability that comes with hurricane season. There’s the ever-changing forecast cones, long lines for gasoline, and empty Publix shelves that used to hold bottled water. The last thing any boater wants to deal with in the middle of pre-hurricane pandemonium is creating a boat hurricane plan.

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