The Work Shop

Where the work gets done.

Quick Tips, The Work Shop

Doing a bit of Venting

I know I can do a bit of bitching and complaining when working on my boat; however, that is not the type of venting I am talking about right now. The venting I’m talking about is tank vents, so basically I am venting about vents! […]

Sparky's Corner, The Classroom, The Work Shop

Understanding Galvanic Isolators

There is a lot of misunderstanding about how corrosion of underwater metal happens on a boat and how being in a marina effects underwater metal corrosion. Often mislabeled as “Electrolysis” which is a different process, it should correctly be referred to as “galvanic corrosion.”

Sparky's Corner, The Classroom, The Work Shop

Battery Installations

Batteries are the heart of your boats electrical system. They can also be a very dangerous part of your electrical system if not correctly installed. Batteries contain a large amount of energy along with some not pleasant chemicals, which can leak causing corrosion and damage […]