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Boat Part Basics You Should Know

If you’re thinking about purchasing a boat, but you’re not that savvy when it comes to marine and automotive mechanics, it might be helpful to learn about a few parts. If you experience problems with your new boat or yacht, you might have a harder time pinpointing the issue than you might with your land vehicle.

Just as an automotive engine needs a cooling system for the engine to stay cool enough to drive, a boat needs marine engine fuel coolers and marine engine oil coolers to keep your boat running properly. These cooling systems work, both in cars and boats, by circulating water through the engine cooling systems. There are two main types of cooling systems, raw water and fresh water.

Raw water cooling systems draw water in from the outside of the boat and run it through the engine’s cooling system. The only long-term problem with these types of marine engine fuel coolers is when you use salt water for coolant. Over time the salt in the water corrodes the engine and blocks the exhaust manifolds which will cost you a lot of money to replace. A rusty engine will not run well on the water and won’t last long at all. These types of cooling systems are simpler and often less costly, they tend not to last as long as fresh water systems.

Fresh water marine cooling systems utilize a marine engine heat exchangers that acts like a car radiator. The coolant goes through one side of the engines cooling system and the raw water goes through the other side and comes out the exhaust. A fresh water marine system is a more reliable way to cool your boat engine, because it lasts longer.

Even though the types of engine cooling systems may not be of concern to you, you will still need to know your options if you ever need to replace this piece of equipment. No matter the brand of engine you have on your boat, you can usually find a company that will have the right kind of cooling system to fit your specific engine. The best place to look for these kinds of boat parts is on the internet. You can find most boat parts on the internet for great prices. Internet auction websites, manufacturer websites, and discount part websites are the best ways to get the lowest price for the replacement part you need.

Once you’ve found the part you need, you may want to consider taking your boat and the part to a boat mechanic. This will save you more money than if you buy the part directly from the boat mechanic. If you’re really daring, you can find forums and websites that will tell you exactly how to install and replace parts of your boats. If you’re a do-it-yourself kind of person, this may be the most inexpensive option, but if you’re not so handy, you might cause yourself more harm than good by trying to do everything yourself.

Buying Your First Boat

For most people, buying a boat sounds great, costly, and confusing all at the same time. If you don’t know anything about boats, looking for one might be a little bit overwhelming. This article will give you a few pointers if you’re considering purchasing a boat for the first time.

The first thing you look for when purchasing a boat, is size and price. You want to get the biggest and nicest boat for the least amount of money. Buying a fancy new boat might not be something that fits into your budget, but you need to be very careful about where you purchase a used boat from. Just like with a car, a used boat might look nice on the outside, but it might not run very well.

With cars it’s a bit easier to track and see how previous owners have treated their vehicles. With boats, it’s impossible to know about how the previous owners kept them. They could have been left out in the elements more than the owner is willing to admit. They could have been damaged by years of sitting in salt water. They could need the engine replaced or the chrysler heat exchangers and chrysler oil coolers replaced. Smaller details can be easily missed by a first time buyer with limited knowledge of boats.

To best prepare for buying a boat, read all about boats. Learn as much as you can about the jargon and the big names are as far as boat brands and boat parts. Websites will let you know what to look for, what to look out for, and anything else you might need to know. You can even participate in forums where you can ask other boat owners any questions you might come up with in your boat hunting process.

People love their boats and love to talk about them. The website is a great place to do research and find out what people are satisfied with, not only when first purchasing a boat, but also for buying replacement parts and finding people who can repair and maintain your boat. Even if you don’t have a record of your boat’s previous history, you can still find out what to look for.

If you purchase a used boat, ask to take it on a sea trial. Taking it out on the water is absolutely crucial to find out how it runs. If the previous owner is hesitant to take you out on the boat that should definitely be a red flag that something might not be right. If you want to really make sure that the boat is thoroughly ready to be used over and over, you can have a professional inspector come with you for the sea trial to inspect all the inner workings of the boat. Don’t have a professional inspector or the money to hire one? Ask a friend who knows a lot about boats. Don’t have a friend that knows about boats? Ask a friend who knows a lot about cars; they might be able to give you a few pointers.

 

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