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Premium Diesel Fuel Filtration & Polishing Management System with Remote GSM Operation Capablities

KTI Systems Inc., manufacturer of the popular FilterBoss, has just introduced Keenan Filters System. Combining all the tools necessary to insure uncontaminated fuel delivery. It offers essential maintenance, diagnostic and repair functions to provide the user total control of their onboard fuel system

Completely re-designed to maximize functionality while reducing the system’s overall footprint, it incorporates a patented industry first manifold that integrates interconnects within the filter housing. This allows fuel to be ported directly into the off-line so the operator can drain the fuel bowl contaminates, replace the Racor™ filter element, and then top off the filter without the usual mess.

For More Information Contact:
KTI Systems, Inc
Andy Keenan
55 Hudson Drive
Southwick MA 01077
www.keenanfilters.com
1-413-569-3323

Beneteau. Boat Reviews. October 1, 2018

Beneteau 46.1

By George Day

(published October 2018) When Beneteau launched the all new Oceanis 51.1 last winter at the Miami boat show, it was obvious that the new line of designs under the Oceanis banner was going to revolutionize the brand. With a hard chine that runs the full length from bow to stern,

Boat Reviews. Boat Show Preview. Events. September 28, 2018

Inside the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis

By Blue Water Sailing

For five days in early October, the city of Annapolis, MD becomes the sailing Mecca of the U.S. with more boats, more booths and more sailors than any other all-sail show. Here’s a wrap up of what you will find over the weekend of October 4 to 8 (published October

Seamanship. October 16, 2018

Shrinkwrap Over Awlgrip

By Tony Knowles

Take care when covering your boat with shrinkwrap Its difficult for dirt and grease to adhere to Awlgrip but over time a buildup of dirt can dull the finish. Wrapping the boat in shrinkwrap can cause chafing which allows for contaminants. Therefore, shrinkwrap is only taken to the sheer

Chartering. Sailing Schools. Seamanship. September 25, 2018

Summer Sailing Vacation Guide

By George Day

How to plan a summer sailing vacation that will take you to new cruising grounds and help you build cruising skills along the way (published March 2018) Before we took off to sail our own boat on an extended cruise that ended up being a circumnavigation, Rosie wanted to build

Blue Water Sailing. Cruising News. Navigation. Seamanship. Weather. August 23, 2018

Cyclones in French Polynesia

By John Freeland

When compared to other tropical cruising paradises, French Polynesia is the least likely to suffer hurricanes or cyclones (published March 2018) After the devastating 2017 hurricane season in the Caribbean basin and Gulf of Mexico with estimates of 63,000 boat destroyed or damaged, many boaters are thinking about safety related

Columns & Blogs. Cruising News. September 25, 2018

Wintering in the Great Land

By Andy Cross

(published March 2018) A fresh blanket of snow covers Yahtzee when I arrive to tackle another day of boat projects. Before heading below to switch on heaters and plug in power tools, I spend a few minutes shoveling the cockpit and decks, and pushing snow off the solar panels on

Blue Water Sailing. Cruising News. Electronics. Gear. Navigation. Seamanship. May 10, 2018

Navigation Systems for Cruisers

By George Day

After a lightning strike, we had to replace all of our electronics-it was an eye opening task (published January/February 2018) A couple of years ago we were struck by lightning just as we were leaving West End, the Bahamas on our way north to our home port in Newport, RI.

Cruising Guide to the Western Caribbean

Wintering in the Great Land

We Love Morocco

Beneteau 46.1

Inside the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis

BWS’s Annual Fall Boat Show Preview

Inside the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis

BWS’s Annual Fall Boat Show Preview

2018 Miami Sailboat Show Preview

Shrinkwrap Over Awlgrip

Summer Sailing Vacation Guide

Cyclones in French Polynesia

Summer Sailing Vacation Guide

Owning a Boat in a Charter Fleet

Sailing Phuket and Discovering Thailand

Navigation Systems for Cruisers

Stay in Touch

Buzz-Worthy Boat Brains

Wintering in the Great Land

We Love Morocco

Summer Sailing Vacation Guide

Owning a Boat in a Charter Fleet

Sailing Phuket and Discovering Thailand

Sailing to the Extreme

Chartering Around the World

Sailing Schools Will Make You An Old Salt

Paradise Found

Owning a Boat in a Charter Fleet

Sailing Phuket

Fire

The Year of the Refit

The Winds of Christmas

Stay in Touch

Stay in Touch

Buzz-Worthy Boat Brains

Distress Signaling for Cruisers

Batteries for Cruisers