Propulsion
Cutless bearing and shaft seal wear checks for yachts
How to assess Cutless bearing clearance, recognise PSS seal warnings and plan shaft bearing and bellows work during haul-out.
6 min read
Propulsion
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Yacht engine and shaft alignment vibration guide
Learn how RPM-related vibration, shaft alignment, mounts and coupling geometry are checked, including model-specific limits and crew checks.
6 min read
Propulsion
Fouled yacht propeller: ropes, nets and rope cutters
Learn what to do after a yacht propeller fouls a line, when diving is unsafe, what to inspect afterwards and what rope cutters can and cannot do.
6 min read
Propulsion
Yacht hydraulic steering faults: air, leaks and helm checks
Learn how to assess spongy yacht steering, trapped air, fluid loss, hose damage and hard-over response before calling an engineer.
6 min read
Propulsion
Marine gearbox maintenance: oil, clutch slip and damper plates
How to check marine gearbox oil, trace overheating and clutch slip, inspect the cooler and know when coupling faults need an engineer.
6 min read
Propulsion
Yacht propeller damage: vibration, inspection and repair
Learn how to log propeller vibration, inspect damage at haul-out, specify an ISO 484-2 assessment and decide when to call an engineer.
6 min read
Propulsion
Volvo Penta IPS annual service: schedule and system checks
Learn how to plan Volvo Penta IPS servicing around the correct schedule, oil system, pod seals, alarms and installed EVC controls.
6 min read
Propulsion
Shafts, IPS pods, surface drives, sterndrives and V-drives: what changes in servicing
Five drive arrangements in one Mallorca fleet, from shaft lines to IPS pods: how each works, which parts wear and what an engineer checks first.
5 min read