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 If
only I'd done that
by
Mark King
If you ever feel you're
getting behind in technology, go talk to an engine technician. Those
of us old enough can remember the good old days when you could just
climb into an engine compartment and change the plugs, check the
wires or maybe adjust the timing with simple tools.
Boaters took pride in being able to tear down and
rebuild any part of their boat. If something went wrong, they had
the tools and the parts to look after the problem. Marine mechanics
were called for the more complicated jobs.
This is no longer. Today's hi-tech engines usually
require diagnostic equipment or other specialized tools.
The success in automobile engines has left backyard
wrench-monkeys bewildered. The same is true for modern boats.
Engines are crammed into smaller spaces, they have
fewer working parts and usually nothing is serviceable for someone
with limited skills. Still, maintenance is a large part of the boating
experience and as we look forward to the next season, we really
should brush up on our maintenance skills and routines.
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(Read full article in the magazine.) (Top)
Lifeline
is produced through the Safe Boater Training Program, a certification
program for recreational boaters.
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