Twin Cummins 6BTA Restoration Project
Professional Twin Cummins 6BTA restoration project with full transmission, turbocharger, and reliability upgrades for boaters in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. The Cummins 6BTA remains one of the most trusted marine diesel engines in commercial, recreational, and sportfishing vessels across Ventura, Oxnard, the Channel Islands, and Santa Barbara. But even a legendary […]
Top 10 Marine Diesel Engines for 2025 | 805 Marine Mechanic
805 Marine Mechanic • 2025 Engine Buyer’s Guide Top 10 Marine Diesel Engines for 2025 (Expert Guide for California Coastal Boaters) Whether you fish the Santa Barbara kelp line, cruise Ventura Harbor on weekends, or push across to Santa Rosa Island in heavy chop, one thing is certain — your diesel engine determines the reliability […]
Diesel Fuel Contamination in Santa Barbara & Ventura
Fuel Contamination in Warm Coastal Harbors: Why Diesel Boats in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Channel Islands Need More Frequent Fuel System Checks Fuel contamination is one of the most common causes of diesel engine failure in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Channel Islands Harbor. Warm water, humid marine air, and long periods of sitting at the […]
Most Overlooked Marine Diesel Maintenance | Santa Barbara
The Most Overlooked Maintenance Items on Inboard Marine Diesel Engines in Santa Barbara, Ventura & the Channel Islands If you run an inboard marine diesel engine in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, or anywhere around the Channel Islands, you’re operating in one of the most salt-heavy, warm-water environments on the California coast. And while these conditions […]