A spark plug has two functions. One, it ignites the fuel/air mix (its “electrical” performance), and two, it removes heat from the combustion chamber (its “thermal” performance).
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How to prevent and treat seasickness
Seasickness can be the blight of boating, but there are pointers to be had. Here’s how to fight it and, even better, prevent it altogether.
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Man overboard: what to do and how to do it
Losing someone overboard is every skipper’s worst nightmare, but being prepared will improve the odds of recovering the unfortunate person considerably.
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What to do when you have a fouled prop
Irrespective of what kind of boat you own, it’s a safe bet that at some point you’ll experience the ‘joy’ of a fouled prop.
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Peter Burling Olympian
In 2006 we predicted great things for 2016 Gold Medal winning Olympian Peter Burling. Here’s the original article about the gold medallist from Rio 2016.
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How to do fibreglass boat repairs like a pro
Gelcoat cracked on your boat? Urgently need to do some fibreglass repairs but just can’t get the colour right? One man defied the experts and did all this on his own – and he even found the right coloured fibreglass filler for his trailersailer.
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Getting rid of boat odours
Ever despaired at that mysterious bad boat smell? Is mold or the holding tank to blame? Our expert guide explains how to remove odours.
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How to match the best small outboard with your tinnie
What is the best small outboard motor? It depends on your boat of course. Chief engine tester Andrew "Engine Man" Norton explains.
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How to: correctly use your boat flares
There are things should do with boat flares because it could save your life. There are also things you definitely should not do with a marine flare. Our guide explains what you need to know.
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Nulon oil for outboard motors outperforms Valvoline
“Engine Man” discovers that Nulon Marine 2 Stroke Outboard Oil outperforms Valvoline 2-Stroke Outboard Oil.
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