Engines & Electrical
Diagnosing Common Marine Electrical Faults Onboard
How to approach 12V electrical fault finding on a boat: corrosion, voltage drop, earth faults, multimeter basics, and when to stop and call.
6 min read
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Notes from the water.
Practical marine engineering writing for boat owners between London and Oxford. Diagnostics, maintenance, kit choices and seasonal checklists, written from the side of the boat.
Engines & Electrical
Marine Battery Banks Explained: AGM, Lead Acid, and Lithium for River Cruisers
A practical guide to choosing a marine battery bank for a Thames cruiser. Chemistry, sizing, charging, isolation, and install considerations.
7 min read
Engines & Electrical
Why Won't My Boat Engine Start? A Mobile Engineer's Diagnostic Checklist
A practical, in order checklist from a Thames marine engineer for diagnosing a boat engine that turns over slowly, clicks, or refuses to fire.
7 min read
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