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What diesel fuel is and does and how you can help it along with different types of fuel additives, filters, biocides, and recirculators..
[SailNet, 23 March 2004]
All you ever wanted to know about diesel fuel and where it comes from. 6 pages.
[PassageMaker, October 1999]
Part II of series on Diesel engines
[Cruising World, July 2001]
Brief list of safety questions about your gear, including PFD′s, fire equipment, fuel systems, ground tackle, safety equipment, stoves, electrical system, bilge pumps, through-hulls, and batteries.
[Nautical Know How, Inc., Stuart, FL, USA]
Redundant oversized fuel filters and fuel/water separators, with vacuum gauges, plus antimicrobial protection and a powerful fuel pump make this author′s system bulletproof.
[PassageMaker, July 2003]
Brief grab bag of facts and commentary on diesel versus gasoline engines, prices of diesel engines, lubrication, cooling, exhaust, and noise. Primitive but useful page Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Extensive grab bag of checklists for sending distress calls, abandoning ship, contacting important people, dealing with medical emergencies, a fouled propeller, dead batteries, and dozens of other difficult situations. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on selection, operation and maintenance of yacht engines, drive trains, and related systems.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
ABYC standards and recommended practices are guides for the design, construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed diesel fuel systems.
[American Boat & Yacht Council, Edgewater, MD, USA]
A cruising couple′s experience with fuel additives, polishing, tankage, and a manifold system for multiple tanks.
[Dakare, Inc., USA]
Fuel: 35% is given up to the atmosphere in heat and 25% is given up in heat and vibration absorbed by surrounding water.
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