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Sailing & Motoring in Fog

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Sailing & Motoring in Fog You can only measure the visibility accurately if sailing & motoring in fog when you have another object in sight so assume that it is less than you think. It can take time to ‘see’ another vessel as you may not be looking directly at...

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🩸 Stop the Drip: Is it Time for a Dripless Shaft Seal? Dripless Shaft Seals keep your bilge bone-dry and your engine room clean.The Essentials:➡️ Face Seals vs. Lip Seals: One uses a carbon flange (great for misalignment); the other uses a rubber sleeve (compact and efficient).➡️ The "Burping" Rule: Always purge trapped air after a haul-out to prevent the seal from overheating and melting!➡️ Maintenance: They aren't "set and forget." Inspect your bellows and hose clamps every 6 months and plan for a full replacement every 5–6 years.A dry bilge is a happy bilge. Don't wait for a leak to start thinking about your shaft seal! All the tips you need right here!⚓ safe-skipper.com/dripless-shaft-seals/#Boating #MarineMaintenance #SmoothSailing #BoatTips ... See MoreSee Less

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Dripless shaft seals are designed to completely stop water from entering a boat's hull via the stern tube. There are two main types of dripless seals known as face seals and lip seals which many boat ...

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