Recent content by mjsiega

I wonder with the higher compression ratios due to the higher octane propane, if the engines will last as long. I assume they are using existing gasoline engine blocks.

I've had the 3.5 hp Tohatsu and absolutely loved it. Thought it was the best small motor I ever had. Quiet, smooth, and started on the firs pull. I had it on a little tender that one summer I kept on my sailboat. I would flush the outboard out in a little 2 gallon bath room trash bin that I...

There's an outboard hole visible in one of the pictures of the boat hanging from a crane. For a sailboat to sink like this, a large portion of the keel would come out of the water. In general a sailboats keel will keep the sinking sailboat nice and level... all the way to the bottom. Near me...

I think it's pretty obvious that a small sized sailboat wouldn't sink like that.

In looking at the Marinaut 215 photos and I don't see any supports underneath the aluminum tank, how is it supported??? -Mark

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Tohatsu. I've had their smaller 4 stroke engines and think they are better than Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, all of which I have had or used extensively, and hear nothing but excellent comments on their larger low pressure direct injection two strokes. Relatively...

With any carburetor outboard, I make sure to run the carburetor dry after each use. This will prevent any fuel leaking out of it when tilting it up and prevent or at least greatly reduce the chance of a float getting stuck. Make sure to have a fuel stabilizer in the fuel also.

If you're just looking for battery maintenance/trickle charging, what's the most wattage solar panel you can have for a given ah battery without a voltage regulator?

Steam turbines used on nuclear powered submarines and possibly all steam turbines used in conjunction with a nuclear reactor do not super heat the steam and thus have at best saturated steam entering the turbine. As soon as you get expansion, you get condensate lowering the steam quality and...

Congrats on the new bike. I had a KLR250 a long long time ago. a 1992 model year. It was fun riding, a little underpowered for highway use though, ok for light off-road, but too heavy for any serious off road riding, but had a lot of fun with it when I was young. A few years ago I decided...

Are the hulls and decks cored? if so, with what? And is the cockpit self-bailing? Thanks. -Mark

Plastic water tanks eventual give that "plastic" taste. Not sure if you can filter that out. Plastic holding tanks eventually allow the smell to permeate through, plus they hold the smell and stain in them making them impossible to clean out. I know I tried cleaning all the hoses and holding...

It seems like you can find a boat with just about every type of material used for it's fresh water, holding, and fuel tanks. What's the best material for long term durability for each of these (for gasoline and for diesel for the fuel tank)? Thanks. -Mark

I've used Mallory and Sierra interchangeably.

Does anyone know some cruiser/trawler manufacturers that do not use wood (either plywood or balsa) in the coring of their decks, cabins, etc? I only know of Seaway boats and Great Harbour Trawlers that do not. Also anyone have any knowledge or experience with the Camano line of boats? They...