diesel engine

Dear Fellow Sailors, I have a new-to-me Irwin 28 with a 25hp Kubota diesel engine. Wondering if anyone can recommend the proper RPMs for cruising speed if there is no wind. Also, if the throttle is as far as it can go, (haven’t tried) is this damaging to the engine. I’m a neophyte when it...

Last time it started and stayed on for about 20-30 minutes was in June of this year. It’s a Volvo Penta MD5A Diesel in a 25’ Ericson sailboat. I attempted to start the engine last month and again yesterday few times by turning key, then pushed start button and it was struggling to start. I’m...

Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a used Beneteau 361 which came with a Westerbeke 30B that had 1,800 hours on it. I decided to replace the engine with a new Yanmar because of warranty, and better availability of spare parts. I am planning on selling the old engine, but need some advice on...

It's easy to overlook some of the steps to recommissioning the diesel system, so I've put together an illustrated checklist that may be useful. Share with friends and sailors on the dock. Free downloads of all the checklists 1 - 7 (+ 100s of engine and other manuals) are available on the...