Saving Your Overheated Marine Electronics
May 3rd 2012
Electronics confined in small, unventilated spaces can benefit from the addition of a simple low-draw fan.
Posts Tagged ‘Ed Sherman’
Missing: Bow Thruster
April 12th 2012
Where did it go? A reader hauled his boat after storing in the water over the winter, only to find his bow thruster gone.
Where did it go? A reader hauled his boat after storing in the water over the winter, only to find his bow thruster gone.
Sealed Batteries Still Need Venting
March 28th 2012
AGM batteries are sealed, but they still off-gas. Here's how to provide adequate ventilation.
AGM batteries are sealed, but they still off-gas. Here's how to provide adequate ventilation.
Fishing Line: Will it Damage my Outboard?
March 18th 2012
Catching fishing line on a prop is all too common, and it can lead to serious damage without proper attention.
Catching fishing line on a prop is all too common, and it can lead to serious damage without proper attention.
So Your Engine Overheated: What Now?
March 13th 2012
What you can’t see might cause further problems if not addressed right away, says Ed Sherman.
What you can’t see might cause further problems if not addressed right away, says Ed Sherman.
Saildrives: How to Check/Change the Oil
March 8th 2012
Checking the oil on your boat’s saildrive is not quite the same as checking it on an outboard engine. Ed Sherman explains.
Checking the oil on your boat’s saildrive is not quite the same as checking it on an outboard engine. Ed Sherman explains.
The Right Wiring Tool for the Job
February 29th 2012
Crimped wire connections are only as good as the tool and the operator. Here's how to make sure yours are right.
Crimped wire connections are only as good as the tool and the operator. Here's how to make sure yours are right.
Seal Those Electrical Connections!
January 25th 2012
Water and electricity are a bad combination. Here's an easy way to keep the water out.
Water and electricity are a bad combination. Here's an easy way to keep the water out.
How Come My Bilge Pump is Melted?
January 15th 2012
Ed Sherman explains how a bilge pump can melt, given the wrong combination of mechanical and electrical problems.
Ed Sherman explains how a bilge pump can melt, given the wrong combination of mechanical and electrical problems.
Upgrading an Alternator to High Output
January 5th 2012
It might look easy, but Ed Sherman says an alternator upgrade is not a simple job.
It might look easy, but Ed Sherman says an alternator upgrade is not a simple job.
Boat Wiring and Exhaust Systems Do Not Mix
December 19th 2011
If wiring is too close to the exhaust, it may be affected by heat. Ed Sherman explains.
If wiring is too close to the exhaust, it may be affected by heat. Ed Sherman explains.
Sealed Batteries: Are They Really Sealed?
December 12th 2011
New batteries are advertised as sealed. So why do they need venting?
New batteries are advertised as sealed. So why do they need venting?
How to Sweeten Your Onboard Water System
December 5th 2011
Using readily available household products, here’s how you can drastically improve the taste of your potable water.
Using readily available household products, here’s how you can drastically improve the taste of your potable water.
