Heat Exchangers / Oil Coolers – Seakamp Engineering
November 3, 2009
Go2marine is proud to offer Seakamp Heat Exchangers and Oil Coolers. Seakamp Engineering offers the following features:
- Made in the USA
- Built from quality materials by professionals
- Custom orders can often be completed in 2 business days
- Affordable replacement for OEM
- 1 year warranty on materials and workmanship
Exposed Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger Materials
Heat exchangers are typically constructed of copper cooling tubes or of a copper nickel alloy called cupro-nickle. The copper nickel alloy is most commonly done in a 90/10 ratio although 70/30 is available in limited applications. Heat exchangers built from 90/10 cupro-nickle tubes offer increased resistance to salt water corrosion and biofouling. Cupro-nickel does not corrode in seawater, because its electrode potential is adjusted to be neutral with regard to seawater.
What is a Heat Exchanger?
A heat exchanger is simply a device built for efficient heat transfer from one type of medium to another. Heat exchangers can be used to cool or to heat other devices. Examples of this abound in our personal life as air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumps, heaters, radiators and other heat exchanger systems. The radiator in an automobile is a heat exchanger that transfers heat from the coolant which first flows through the engine block, gathering heat. The coolant then flows from the engine to the radiator where air flowing through the radiator fins removes some of the heat. The passenger heater in a car is also a heat exchanger.
Boats rarely have automotive style radiators because clean, steady air flow is too hard to attain. Instead of air moving across a heat exchanger, marine engines use the water the boat sits in to cool the hot engine fluids and exhaust gasses. In marine use, there are two primary ways to cool an inboard or I/O engine. These engines may be cooled with outside water running through the block and exhaust, this is a raw or sea water system. A sealed system of coolant cycled through the block and then into a heat exchanger which is cooled by external water is called a fresh water cooling system. You can also cool any type of oil – motor, hydraulic, power steering, transmission - with an oil cooler.
Fresh Water Cooling Systems
Conversion to a fresh water cooling system is typically done for boats being used in salt water. A Fresh Water Cooling System is a heat exchanger with all the parts to convert a raw water system to a closed loop cooling system. Beyond the heat exchanger, there is some plumbing and parts needed to install the system, including; belt driven raw water pump, heat exchanger mounts, gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing, hoses, hose clamps, hose fittings, & fasteners. The biggest advantage of a fresh water cooling system is an increased life of all engine parts that were once in contact with the raw sea water. With fresh water cooling, there is reduced galvanic action to the engine cooling system.
Custom Built Heat Exchangers
Custom heat exchangers from Seakamp are available for varied vessel applications. Heat exchangers can be built to match:
- The vessels engine displacement and horsepower
- Hose connections to match the Inlet and Outlet for the engine
- Hose connections to match the Inlet and Outlet for the Raw (Sea) Water
- Outside Diameter of heat exchanger
- Orientation and installation – vertical or horizontal
- Flow rates and system pressure
- Typical raw water operating temperature
Interstate Batteries – Delivery to your home or marina*!
October 15, 2009
Go2marine is proud to carry Interstate Batteries for use in starting and running electrical equipment on boats ranging from day fishing and run-abouts to cruisers, commercial operations and offshore use. Interstate Batteries offers the convenience of home delivery with a wide selection of quality built batteries for a variety of marine uses, as well as backed by a worldwide warranty.
Home Delivery – A convenience no other battery manufacturer offers!
Interstate batteries offers door to door service with delivery directly to your home, marina*, business or nearly any place you wish! At the time of delivery, Interstate will also pickup your recyclable core batteries. The total battery delivery cost is $25 for the first battery and then $7 for each additional battery.
Gaston Plante
Choosing Your Battery
The first practical, rechargeable, lead acid flooded storage battery as we now recognize it, was invented in 1859 by Gaston Plante in France. In the last 150 years, the vehicle battery has remained virtually unchanged. It was not until just 10 years ago that the Lithium Ion battery that is now in use in hybrid vehicles was invented.
Vehicle batteries are still made of lead plates in a simple plastic case, filled with acid. Sixty years ago it was often just a choice of a 6 volt or the new 12 volt battery design. Today’s marine batteries still contain lead, have a plastic case and are filled with acid, but that is where the similarity ends and there is so much more to the design and construction now to make batteries more rugged, more powerful, longer lasting and affordable.
What You See – the outside case
The battery case is a rectangular plastic protective casing that houses the lead plates in an acid. Traditionally, batteries have had vented caps on top and required regular filling maintenance because of the gassing off of the hydrogen and the oxygen from the electrolyte during the charging cycle. One of the modern improvements with the case design has been to reduce venting to the outside which results in a more ‘maintanance free’ battery. Deep cycle batteries often have removable caps to facilitate topping the electrolyte. AGM and Gel batteries are completely sealed.
The Lead Inside
A battery is more than just a big outside case. There are dividers inside the case breaking a 12 volt battery up into 6 cells of 2 volts each (a 6 volt battery has 3 cells). In each of these cells are alternating lead and lead dioxide plates. The lead plate is negative side of the electrode and the lead dioxide is the positive side. There is an arrangement of odd numbered plate in all cells, with positive being on both sides of this plate group. Thicker lead plates produce a battery that is better able to tolerate deep discharges. Thinner plates allow a battery to discharge very quickly (starting batteries). When two batteries are compared together, the one that is heavier will generally have thicker plates.
The Acid
Most batteries are then filled with electrolyte to cover the plates in the cells with a 33% (approximate, changing with manufacturers) dilute sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid has been the choice electrolyte for over 150 years and continues on with some mild improvements. There are two common modifications to the battery electrolyte:
- Gel Batteries – are filled with the electrolyte that has been immobilized using a gelling agent such as fumed silica.
- Absorbed Glass Mat – AGM batteries feature a fiberglass felt that holds the electrolyte in place like a sponge.
- Neither AGM or Gel cells will leak if inverted, pierced, etc. and will continue to operate even under water.
Optima Batteries are spiral formed AGM batteries that are available in starting or deep cycle.
Lastly, it is worth noting that there is no real compromise in the starting vs. the deep cycle battery. Due to the differences in battery use, ensure that you are getting true deep cycle batteries for applications where they are required. Interstate Batteries manufacturers deep cycle batteries for all uses, including its own 4D in true deep cycle, thick plate, design.
* Delivery to a marina is done just like a business. There must be a location where the Interstate Battery truck can pull up and unload as well as a person to sign for the delivery. Interstate Batteries will not deliver to your dock or boat.
Teleflex Control Cables
August 28, 2009
Go2marine carries a complete line of Teleflex control cables for most applications, including vintage Morse cables. Teleflex Incorporated is a diversified global company supplying research and goods to Medical, Aerospace, Commercial and the Marine market sectors.
Teleflex control cables are the current replacement for traditional Morse 33c cables that fit operational Morse controls. Whether you are outfitting the controls on an inboard or outboard, Telflex cables are the industry standard. Beyond the 33c control cables, there are cables for both Mercury / Mercuiser as well as 1979 and newer Johnson Evinrude. Control cables are available as either ”General Controls Cables“, which will satisfy the needs of many boat operaters or the ”TFXTREME Control Cables” which are used on performance, commercial and military vessels.
General Controls Cables
- Available in varies quality, from Standard to Supreme
- 3300 / 33c fit Morse, Teleflex and many other manufacturers controls
- Mercury, Mercuiser cables available for standard Mercury controls and Mercury Gen II
- Johnson Evinrude cables fit 1979 to current, (adapter available for pre 1979)
- Cables available in 1 foot increments
- Quality built for most environmental applications
Teleflex General Control Cables from Go2marine
TFXTREME Controls Cables
- Built to survive in the harshest environmental conditions
- Unique splined core construction
- Maximum performance with no lost motion
- Cables available in 1 foot increments
- Excellent for long cable runs
- Available for most 33c, Mercury / Mercuiser and Johnson Evinrude applications
TFXTREME Control Cables at Go2marine
How to measure your replacement cable
For all your Control Cable, Steering Cable and Marine needs; visit Go2marine
PRI Fuel Treatment, Additive & Stabilizer is available for both gasoline engines as PRI-G and diesel applications as PRI-D. The unique formula can be used in marine engines, RV’s and other fuel situations. With more than 40 years of research and usage, PRI, Power Research Inc is a product that accomplishes just three things for diesel and gasoline fuels (and by extension, in those engines):
1. PRI is a Fuel Stabilizer and Restorer.
2. PRI removes trapped moisture that modern fuels promote.
3. PRI reduces carbon particulate size.
Fuel Additives & Stabilizers by Power Research Inc.
PRI is the industry leader at restoring old stale fuels. PRI can produce usable gasoline and diesel fuels from the worst storage conditions. Independent laboratory tests have tested 10-13 year old fuels that were restored with PRI and found them returned to usable condition. Treat just once a year for year after year use.
PRI will emulsify and absorb small amounts of water from fuel. While not able to clean water contaminated fuel that has large amounts of water, it does prevent alcohol phase separation. PRI prevents corrosion in the tank as well as everywhere fuel flows and contains asolutely no alcohol.
PRI reduces carbon buildup in small engines, reduces carbon in the exhaust and maintains the carbon size to less than .010 microns. Cleaner burning with less particulates means that engines stay clean on the inside as well as the outside.
PRI marginally increases the octane in gasoline and increases the cetane (diesel) rating by 1-2 points. PRI-D is suitable for diesel #1, diesel #2, kerosene, home heating oil, ULS diesel, marine diesel and marine gas oil. PRI-G is suitable for all octane ratings of gasoline. Although they are formulated for specific fuels, using PRI-D in a gasoline engine (or vice veras) will cause no harm.
Fuel Additives & Stabilizers by Power Research Inc.
Testimonials often have some value, but these unique testimonials will have you thinking that this ‘witches brew’ is one that deserves to be added to your current tank of fuel.
Diesel Smoke Control – Bob White with his 38′ Bertram “Island Time” had a problem. The real challenge was how to get two stroke 6-71 Detroit Diesels, which are known for their smoking, to stop being so dirty. PRI-D solves this problem because it works as a carbon breaker; it never allows clumps of carbon to form in the engine or exhaust larger than .010 microns. That means that smoke is far less visible and that the transom stays cleaner (and is easier to clean!). – Motorboating Magazine, May 2001.
Fresh Fuel – How old is your fuel? If your fuel is stored for longer than a season, it starts to degrade. Howard Freilich the owner of Qescorp Inc. had a unique problem. They run a recycling business, from saw blades to fuel – that’s right, fuel. Qescorp has tested PRI-G added to 15 year old fuel from salvage yards. One quart of PRI-G mixed well with 300 gallons of fuel, then left to stand for 48 hours resulted in a usable fuel that complies with the fuel specifications of all engine manufacturers. – New York Times Upfront, Summer 2007.
E-10 Fuel – Call it Gasohol or Ethanol mix / blend or just E10, it is here to stay. Ethanol is added to gas and it reduces dangerous emissions (good) and is hydroscopic (bad). Ethanol is so good at attracting moisture, like condensation, that when it gets saturated, it simple drops the water (which is called phase separation) which then sinks to the bottom of the tank while alcohol continues to attract more water! PRI-G is a non-alcohol fuel stabilizer (alcohol attracts water!) that functions as a carbon dispersant as well. It keeps outboards running clean. – Boat Digest
‘Servicing’ Older Outboards – PRI-G is essential to maintaining your older outboard in “just serviced” condition. After electrical issues, fuel is a close second. When added to your tank and run through the outboard, PRI-G can make a noticable difference in smooth running and will preserve the parts that the fuel runs through; the carb and fuel pump. When you service your engine, service your fuel! – Motorboating Magazine, January 2002.
Keeping Out The Water – Because “future fuels” like E-10 are here now, the choices of fuel additives has grown on the market. One of the most common (and affordable) component of fuel additives is alcohol. When added to fuel, alcohol makes the fuel burn cleaner, with a 1.5% loss in mpg. Alcohol has undesirable characteristics of being hydroscopic (attracting water) as well as being a potent solvent, additionally, most gas additives were designed for the automotive industry and are not for marine use. – Saltwater Fly Fishing, Dec 2006/Jan 2007.
Diesel Fuel Oil – The Tennesse Valley Authority had a problem, a big problem; they had 1.8 million gallons of bad fuel. The PAD (Petroleum Administration for Defense) rating was a high of 17, making the fuel unusable. The fuel was fully treated with PRI-D and then retested. The fuel was now at a PAD of 3, fully meeting TVA specifications. – Recyclers Power Source.
Outboard Gas – An outboard is only as good as it’s gas. Some fuels gum up quicker, some age faster and some build up more carbon. Adding PRI-G to your tank prevents gumming of the fuel, contamination of the carburetor and build-up of carbon that causes these small work horses to falter. Carbon build-up is a hidden killer of these engines. When too much carbon accumulates, the rings are pushed higher and higher (called “ring jacking”). The increased friction between the rings and cylinders causes elevated temperatures, accelerated wear and ultimately, power head failure. PRI-G dramatically reduces carbon build-up by reducing the size of the carbon cluster. – Field and Stream, September 2000.
Go2marine carries PRI-D, PRI-G and PRI-OCIDE.
The Latest Progress in Maintaining your Diesel Fuel.
No more dockside fuel polishing costing hundreds of dollars. Polish your fuel, all the time, every tank full, every day.
Go2marine works hard to keep your hard working engines running smoothly. The FPM-50 is the latest addition in list of products that help control, filter, kill or trap the bacteria that lives in the water moisture found in diesel fuel…
The FPM-50 Fuel Polishing Module is a small, 12v diesel fuel polisher that runs on minimal electricity requirements, 24 hours a day; Consuming less than 2 watts while polishing 50 gallons of fuel, every day.
Fuel Polishing Module, Clean, Prevent Fuel System Contamination
The Issue
The daily buildup of condensation in a diesel fuel system can lead to fuel contamination through bacteria growth. Parker’s new patent pending Fuel Polishing Module (FPM-050) combats the daily accumulation of water in diesel fuel systems, preventing corrosion and other system problems. Parker’s FPM-050 is optimized to remove emulsified water from the fuel system, preventing common fuel issues and maximizing the effectiveness of current filters.
How it Works
As diesel fuel warms through engine use or the daily heat of the sun, its natural capacity to absorb water increases, dissolving and dispersing a percentage of any water in the tank. When the fuel cools, this dissolved water desorbs into a bacteria-harboring emulsified suspension. By flowing the fuel gently over many hours, the FPM-050 maximizes your filter’s ability to separate this difficult-to-remove emulsion and filter out particulate.
Installation
The compact and lightweight design of the FPM-050 makes installation into the fuel system easy. The included mounting bracket secures the unit in place using standard screws. Fuel connections to the module are made using standard sized NPTF-type threaded ports, which are easily connected to fuel lines by standard crimp-on or barbed fittings.
The design also incorporates an automatic full-flow bypass valve. The auto bypass valve means there’s no need to use a manual valve to switch between polishing your fuel and using your engine.
Parker designed the system to meet the requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards pertaining to diesel fuel systems (H-33) and onboard electronics (E-11).
Installation of the FPM-50
Features and Benefits
- Provides maximum fuel system reliability by removing entrained moisture and accumulated contaminants.
- Keeps fuel dry, promoting a bacteria-free environment and preventing contaminant build-up.
- Reduces the need for expensive fuel treatments and additives.
- Uses patent-pending, solid state pump technology, consuming only 150 mA, minimizing battery drain and enabling continuous fuel maintenance.
- Can be run from a small solar panel.
- Allows for fuel maintenance during engine down time and off-season storage.
- Easy to install and operate; incorporates automatic, full-flow bypass valve, eliminating the need for manual switching.
USCG and Go2marine Products
September 17, 2008
Go2marine carries products that are purchased and used by the USCG, the United States military, the Canadian, British and Mexican Governments as well as rescue services in many other countries.
USCG 47
The USCG 47′ Textron MLB
The United States Coast Guard Motor Life Boat (MLB) built by Textron is capable of self righting in less than 10 seconds and withstanding winds of 60 knots and 20′ breaking surf. The USCG 47′ MLB has military application as well as being manufactured for rescue services in foreign countries. The products that go into building one of the most rugged rescue boats ever conceived come from a number of sources;
Balmar – High output Marine DC Charging Systems
Balmar Marine DC Charging Systems
Balmar manufactures marine charging systems fitted to the MLB’s, constructed as a lightweight generator for the US Marine Corp and the Canadian Department of Defense. Balmar’s unique alternators, regulators and charge regulators capable of multiple engines and multiple batteries are built for use in cruising power and sailboats as well as work vessels. As an industry leader, Balmar is creating marine worthy high output alternators, intelligent voltage regulation and temperature monitors to meet the charging needs of boats with newer battery types and increased electrical demands.
Baier Hatches – Watertight marine Hatches
Baier Watertight Marine Hatches
Baier Hatches exceed the demands of the USCG 47′ MLB which is certified to withstand vessel impacts of three times the acceleration of gravity. From the USCG to Research and Work vessels, Baier manufactures aluminum and steel hatches to meet rigorous off shore marine duty. There are only 2 moving parts when securing the hatch to the deck ring of the Baier patented strong-back system. All Baier hatches have been approved by the US Coast Guard, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Canadian Department of Transportation.
PYI Inc. Packless Sealing System Shaft Seal
PYI Inc. – Packless Sealing System (PSS) Shaft Seals
When Textron builds the 47′ USCG motor life boat, they want shaft seals that can stand up to 30′ following seas in a 40,000 pound boat powered by Two 435 Hp Detroit Diesels. The PYI shaft seals stand up to punishing conditions, are dripless and require reduced maintenance while serving a hard, long service life. PYI PSS shaft seals are built to fit most mariners needs, from 3/4″ to 6″ shaft sizes, with metric shafts also, from 22-95 mm with custom sizes to 140mm.
Stearns Service / Industrial Equipment
Stearn’s Industrial – USCG, Mariners & Law Enforcement
Stearns Industrial safety and survival equipment includes USCG and Law enforcement marked floatation equipment and suits. From Commercial Type 1 vest’s (PFD’s) to Rescue Suits, Immersion Suits and Flotation Jackets, Stearns provides quality USCG approved safety equipment for working and survival in harsh conditions. Whether you are a fisherman, kayaker, sailor, boater – out on the water for play or work, Stearns manufactures equipment for your safety in the marine environment.
Go2marine is proud to carry these products and supports both recreational boaters and professional mariners. Go2marine’s products and information are featured on National Fisherman and the Go2marine Boaters Community.
Xtreme Heaters on SALE until November 30th, 2008
September 8, 2008
Extend your boating season into fall, winter and spring with an Xtreme Heater.
Xtreme Heaters at Go2marine
The Xtreme Heater is the FIRST to be independently tested to meet the ignition protection requirements of the ABYC E11, the USCG, ISO 8846, MIL-SPEC ( MIL-STD-810E Method 514.4 Vibration, MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3 Humidity, MIL-STD-810E Method 502.3 Low temperature, MIL-STD-810E Method 501.3 High temperature ) and SAE J1171.
All Xtreme Heaters are a small and highly efficient marine heater for the bilge, engine room or cabin on a boat for extending boat usage during late fall through early spring. The heater has a redundant failsafe protection to prevent runaway temperatures, mounts in small areas and can be mounted in any direction; sideways, upside down, vertically. Xtreme heaters are also ignition protected, energy efficient, and designed to fit into nearly any size or type of boat. It will make it easier to start your engine, maintain dryness in the engine room, keep your bilges warm and dry, minimize winterization and the heating element comes with a full 1 year warranty and lifetime support for service.
Once you plug in your Xtreme Heaters 20 foot built in cord, the heater will turn on at 43 to 46 degree (+/- 3 degrees). The automatic control will shut the heater off at 55 degrees. All Xtreme Heater models utilize PTC technology “Positive Temperature Coefficient” based heaters.
A PTC heater will increase its resistance as temperature increases; the wattage will increase as ambient temperatures fall and the wattage will decrease as ambient temperatures rise. The Xtreme Heater will maintain a consistent air temperature and will never over heat in any circumstance.
Whether you are a serious boater or you just want to keep everything below decks warm and dry, there is an Xtreme Heater for your usage.
Xtreme Heaters are on sale at Go2marine until November 30th, 2008
Xtreme Heaters at Go2marine
The Xtreme Heater is available in 3 sizes:
| Model Type |
Part Code |
Model Dims |
Wattage |
Recommended for |
| Small |
[XHEAT]
|
6″ x 4″ x 5 1/8″
|
(300w)
|
Up to 24 ft *
|
| Medium |
[XXHEAT]
|
8″ x 4″ x 5 1/8″
|
(450w)
|
Up to 28 ft *
|
| Large |
[XXXHEAT]
|
8″ x 4″ x 5 1/8″
|
(600w)
|
Up to 35 ft *
|
* For larger boats or houseboats, you can always use 2 heaters.
Seloc Marine Engine Repair Manuals
May 27, 2008
Seloc Marine Engine Repair Manuals
Seloc is a leader and innovator of marine engine repair manuals for outboards, inboards, stern drives, diesels and PWC’s (Personal Water Craft). Seloc print manuals, Seloc online manuals and SelocPro are available at Go2marine.
Seloc offers a full line of printed manuals with complete coverage on everything from basic maintenance to complete engine or drive overhaul; featuring simple-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated procedures, hundreds of exploded views, photographs, tables, wiring diagrams, specifications, and user friendly indexes. Many of our newer manuals contain a skill level rating system for each procedure which also include special tool icons.
Seloc Online, an internet based subscription product, is the most comprehensive online tool available for do-it-yourself repairs! Our database of mechanical repairs offers complete service procedures, wiring diagrams, maintenance schedules, specifications, parts database, dealer locator, and more.
Provides the user with unlimited Internet access for three years for a “single model/year” engine and the respective drive system.
SelocPro, Professional Online Service
Our professional version, Seloc Pro is the most comprehensive database tool available to marine technicians! Unlimited access to our database of mechanical repair, including mechanical labor times, service procedures, wiring diagrams, parts, specifications, and an estimating module with parts and pricing.
Seloc’s print marine engine repair manuals
Seloc Publishing
Example - Outboard Engine
Typical index for Maintenance and Repair operations
Battery
Marine Batteries
Battery Construction
Battery Ratings
Battery Location
Battery Service
Battery Testing
Jumper Cables
Storage
Dual Battery Installation
Below Waterline Service
Boat Testing
Hook And Rocker
Performance
Boating Safety
Regulations For Your Boat
Required Safety Equipment
Equipment Not Required But Recommended
Courtesy Marine Examinations
Bottom Seal
Inspection
Removal
Break-In Procedures
Bypass Cover
Removal & Installation
Carburetor
Application
Description
Disassembly & Assembly
Preliminary Adjustments
Preliminary Idle Speed Adjustment
Removal & Installation
Carburetor Adjustments
Fuel And Fuel Tanks
Idle Adjustment
Oil/Fuel Mixture
CDII Ignition System
Compression
Description
Flywheel
Identification
Ignition Coil
Ignition Module
Operation
Power Pack
Sensor Coil
Service
Testing
Troubleshooting
Centering Pins
Service
Charging System
AC Lighting Coil Tests
Alternator Output Test
Choke Circuit Tests
Troubleshooting
Rectifier TESTS
Stator Tests
Compression Check
Checking Compression
Connecting Rods And Pistons
Assembly
Description
Disassembly
Inspection And Service
Installation
Removal
Crankcase Cover
Cleaning And Inspecting
Service
+ 120 more Indexed subjects!
Marine Engine Replacement Parts by Sierra Marine
January 5, 2008
With winter underway, you may think it is a good time to service your boat’s engine. Sierra Marine, (part of Teleflex Marine) offers replacement parts for many marine engines including Mercruiser , Chris-Craft, OMC Sterndrive/Cobraand many more (see below for complete list of engines that Sierra supplies parts for).
At Go2marine.com you can shop the Sierra Catalog (in the .pdf format) to quickly locate your part. Just click on the Sierra Part number from their catalog to find the part on our web site.
If the Go2marine web site doesn’t currently list the part, don’t despair, give us a call a 1-800-998-9508 and we will most likely be able to order your part. Go2marine has boat enigne experts on call to answer any questions about replacing and or repairing boat engine parts.
