The Volvo Penta D6-435: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers
The Volvo Penta D6-435: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers July 7, 2026 Murray Yacht Sales The Volvo Penta D6-435 occupies a pivotal position in modern marine diesel engineering, delivering…
The Legacy of Kadey-Krogen Yachts: Building Bluewater Trawlers Since 1977
For nearly five decades, Kadey-Krogen Yachts has earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier builders of true ocean-crossing trawlers. While many manufacturers use the term “trawler” to describe…
The Volvo Penta D13 Engine Guide: A Comprehensive Review for Owners and Buyers
Engine Model Review / Boaters Guide – July 5, 2026 – Murray Yacht Sales Blog Introduction to the Volvo Penta D13 Marine Platform The 13-liter marine diesel propulsion segment represents…
Onan 8.0 kW Marine Diesel Generators: The Complete Boater’s Guide
An Expert Breakdown of the Legendary MDKD/MDKDB Workhorses vs. the Modern MDKBW Space Saver As marine engine and generator specialists, we are frequently asked by vessel owners about upgrading or…
Decoding the Cooling Loop: The Marine Technician’s Impeller Cross-Reference: The Complete Boater’s Guide
Published for Marine Engineers, Technicians, and Yard Operators In marine mechanics, raw-water cooling loops serve as a vessel’s primary defense against catastrophic thermal engine damage. Unlike closed-loop freshwater systems that…
Onan 15.0 MDJF Marine Generator: The Complete Boater’s Guide
If you have spent any length of time in the engine room of a classic motoryacht, long-range trawler, or blue-water cruising sailboat built between the 1970s and the early 1990s,…
Detroit Diesel 8V71: The Classic Marine Workhorse
The Detroit Diesel Series 71 is a landmark in the history of internal combustion engines, establishing a reputation for rugged simplicity, durability, and a distinctive high-pitched exhaust note that earned…
Log Book – New Orleans, LA to Bay St. Louis, MS & Back – by Boat, by Train…
Crew Log, S/V Painkiller, Beneteau Oceanis 55Location: Delivery; New Orleans, Louisiana, Municipal Yacht Harbor, 30° 01.522′ N, 90° 07.091′ W, at West End to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 30° 18.624′…
The Volvo Penta TAMD71, TAMD72, TAMD73, TAMD74, and TAMD75: Complete Guide
The Volvo Penta TAMD family has powered some of the most capable motor yachts over the last four decades. TAMD71s in Fairline 43s, TAMD72s in Princess flybridge cruisers, TAMD74s in…
The Volvo Penta D6-330: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers
Twin Volvo Penta D6-330s on a 38 to 42-foot vessel is a pairing that shows up regularly in the brokerage market, and for good reason. This is a refined, purpose-built…