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We use membership to help offset our costs and in return offer additional site functions which only members can access. Whether you're a boat owner who enjoys browsing the site, a dealer who wants to publicize services or a Manufacturer who wants to promote products then [MEMBERSHIP] has something to offer everyone. Calculators Prop Size - calculate the correct propeller size for any given vessel. Shaft Size - calculate what size prop shaft you need - or what the current shaft can handle. Power Required - calculate theoretical power required to drive a vessel.   Forums Archives - access all postings. Guests only have access to postings from the last 7 days. Add Photos and Documents - include photos and documents in your posts to share with other members. Links - add external links to your posts.   Classifieds Add Photos and Documents - enhance your Ad by including photos and documents for all to see. Specifications Data Sheets - access our comprehensive data sheet library via the Boatdiesel Viewer. Detailed Photos - view detailed photos via the Boatdiesel Viewer..   Manufacturers Products - Manufacturer Members products appear throughout the site, each provide a link to the Manufacturer's web site. Manufacturers Page - offering a prominent link to the Manufacturers web site.   Dealers Level 3 Members - in addition to all the benefits available to Members, we actively promote Level 3 Members throughout the site. Dealer Directory - add external links to your web site. Forums & Classifieds - each time you add a new posting or ad, your dealer information is automatically appended.

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SBMar.com [MORE]		Gold Coast Power, Inc. Established in 1982 and incorporated in 1985, Gold Coast Power, Inc. is one of the pioneer companies to have its own computer database of diesel engines and diesel related equipment from all over the U.S. John Rubano, president and founder, began working with RPM Diesel in 1968, and worked at the authorized Detroit Diesel facility for 14 years. He accomplished his factory training and certification for 53, 71, and 92 series diesel engines in that period, and ran the service department of fifteen technicians for eight years. In the last eighteen years, Mr. Rubano has amassed a network of Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, and Cummins dealer and distributor contacts, upon which Gold Coast Power can draw to find you, the buyer, the best possible deal.   Tel: 954-523-7007 Fax: 954-525-7007 Email: johnr@goldcoastpower.com Web: www.goldcoastpower.com [MORE]

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176 Pages. Hard Cover. Over 300 Graphics	by Peter Compton Whether you're an occasional weekend sailor, a bluewater cruiser or a full time professional, this detailed book shows YOU how to keep your engine serviced, reliable and more importantly how to identify and correct the vast majority of faults that occur with marine diesels. [MORE]
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