Drilling and Tapping a Prop for Puller Holes
Yacht service diver Tomas explains the right way to drill and tap propeller puller holes, with real measurements and tools.
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Shaft Seal and Stern Tube Repairs Without Hauling Out
Learn how an experienced yacht diver replaces a PSS shaft seal bellows without hauling the boat out. Steps, tools, and when to call a yard.
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Impressed Current vs Sacrificial Anodes for Large Vessels
Marine surveyor Nadia compares ICCP and sacrificial anodes for ship hulls: cost, maintenance, and which to choose on large vessels.
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Propeller Polishing: The Fuel Savings Case
Learn how propeller polishing can improve fuel economy, speed, and running gear life straight from a 15-year yacht diver. Tips and process.
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Rope Around the Prop: Emergency Response and Shaft Damage Risk
Learn how to safely remove a rope from your prop, assess shaft damage, and avoid costly repairs from a 15-year yacht service diver.
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What Underwater Prop Removal Costs vs a Haul-Out
Compare underwater prop removal vs haul-out costs. Real numbers for a Fort Lauderdale yacht. When a diver makes sense and when to haul.
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Underwater Propeller Removal: How Divers Pull a Prop Without a Haul-Out
Learn how a diver removes a prop underwater without hauling out. Tools, techniques, and what to expect from a pro.
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Anode Replacement Cost and the Schedule That Prevents Shaft Damage
What does it cost to replace boat anodes? A diver gives real prices for parts and service, plus a schedule to protect your shaft.
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Barnacles: Biology, Damage and Removal Without Wrecking Your Paint
Learn how to remove barnacles from your boat hull without damaging paint, with tips on pressure washing, scraping, and prevention from a Fort Lauderdale di
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In-Water Cleaning Restrictions: Where It's Banned and Why
Confused about in-water hull cleaning regulations? We break down where cleaning is banned, why copper matters, and how to stay compliant.
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Your Anodes Are Disappearing in Weeks. That's Stray Current
Learn to identify stray current when your boat's anodes vanish in weeks. This guide shows how to test, find the source, and stop the real underwater corros
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Galvanic Corrosion at the Dock: Why Your Neighbor's Boat Eats Yours
Learn how galvanic corrosion in marinas destroys your running gear, and the best fixes using anodes, galvanic isolators, and isolation transformers.
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