Why Use a Personal Safety Beacon?
Last Summer on July 24th, 2015, two young and wealthy teens from Jupiter, Florida decided to take one of their family boats out for a fishing trip. Sadly, neither Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos, both just 14 years old, ever made it home. Little did they know that they were heading directly into the path […]
Top Movie Boats
Pop culture is full of unique and memorable vessels! Join us at Diesel Services of America as we count down some of our favorites! JAWS – Orca “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” It’s a classic movie line that’s ingrained in all of our memories forever and has led the Orca to its place as […]
Fear & Boating in South Florida – The Woman’s Touch
As we previously discussed in a past article, there are a litany of strange superstitions that many fishermen still hold true today. To some, anything from idle whistling to someone eating a banana onboard could spell doom for their fishing haul or worse. However, these superstitions don’t just border on the insane and bizarre by […]
Uber Expanding to Yachts?
The widespread popularity of smartphone apps has made getting from point A to point B easier than ever. Companies like San Francisco-based Uber, have revolutionized the world of transportation with their popular travel apps that make booking and paying for rides possible with just a few taps of the screen. Uber has expanded their services […]
Fear & Boating in South Florida – Shark Facts & Safety Tips
It is natural for humans to take a moment of pause before entering the water. There is something in our DNA tells us to use a degree of caution and to stay alert for predators when entering into the wild and therefore into the food chain. While a useful trait, our natural fear of the […]
Fear & Boating in South Florida – The Banana
Commercial fishing is one of the deadliest jobs in America according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Combine the occupational danger of commercial fishing with the rich history of superstitious lore associated with life on the seas and you have a recipe for some pretty strange beliefs and phobias. Even experienced sport fishermen have to […]
Florida Manatee Protection Tips
By using a diesel marine engine in your vessel, you’re already doing helping the environment by choosing the option that produces fewer harmful emissions into the air. However, a boater must also be mindful of his surroundings and the wildlife therein. In Florida, protecting the now-endangered manatee has become a challenge as more and more […]
Crankcase Explosions & How to Prevent Them
For those who enjoy a life on the sea, fire should be no stranger. Marine diesel engines and vessels are powerful and complicated machines that deal with hazardous and combustible materials, carrying fuels and oils that could become ticking time bombs if the proper precautions are not taken. Even so, fuel and oil tanks are […]
Understanding & Preventing Scavenge Fires
It is almost time for boating season! While we all want to get out on the water and start enjoying the warm waters of Spring and Summer as soon as possible, there is a great deal of preparation to be done beforehand. Vessel maintenance and safety checks are important, but so is making sure that […]
