⚠️ Troubleshooting

One article per onboard problem with diagnosis and fixes.

Troubleshooting guides

Explore practical TwoBoat guides about troubleshooting. These articles help sailors, charter guests, skippers and marine teams make better decisions before, during and after a trip.

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Fresh Water System on a Sailboat & Yacht – Interactive Troubleshooting Guide

Interactive guide to yacht and sailboat fresh-water systems. Learn how tanks, strainers, pressure pumps, accumulators, water heaters, taps and tank selectors work; diagnose pumps that will not run, pumps that run continuously, low or pulsing pressure, air leaks and water leaks.

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How to Prevent Fire on a Yacht or Sailboat: Causes, Risks and Fire Prevention Guide

A practical guide to preventing fires on yachts and sailboats. Learn how electrical corrosion, loose connections, incorrect fuses, batteries, shore power, fuel leaks, engine-room problems, LPG, cooking appliances and flammable chemicals can start a boat fire — and how regular inspections can dramatically reduce the risk.

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Boat Electrical System Explained – 12V/24V, Batteries, Alternator, Shore Power & Inverter

Complete interactive guide to yacht and sailboat electrical systems. Understand 12V and 24V DC, starter and house batteries, alternators, shore power, battery chargers, solar charging, inverters, fuses, breakers, voltage drop and common electrical faults. Use interactive simulators, battery-runtime and voltage-drop calculators, troubleshooting tools, checklists and a knowledge quiz.

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Marine Toilet & Holding Tank System Explained – Toilet, Holding Tank, Y-Valve, Pump-Out & Odor Problems

Complete interactive guide to marine toilet and holding tank systems. Learn how manual and electric marine toilets work, how waste reaches the holding tank, what Y-valves, vents, deck pump-out fittings and discharge pumps do, and how to diagnose bad odors, blocked toilets, backflow, poor flushing and pump-out problems.

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Boat Propeller Explained – Pitch, Diameter, Cavitation & Prop Walk

Complete interactive guide to boat propellers. Understand diameter, pitch, blade count, rotation, slip, cavitation, ventilation and prop walk. Use interactive pitch, speed, RPM and prop-walk simulators, diagnose common propeller problems and learn how propeller characteristics affect acceleration, cruising, maneuvering and engine load.

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Who are these guides for?

They are written for charter guests, skippers, boat owners, charter companies and marina teams who need practical marine knowledge rather than generic travel content.

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