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As a young apprentice to Master Shipwright and Marine Surveyor, Porter W. Benedict, Larry learned vessel design, construction, inspection and repair. He has completed many of the marine industries’ special training including:

• Fiberlay (Marine Composites)
• Mercury Marine (Mercury & Mariner Outboards, and MerCruiser Inboards and IO’s)
• OMC (Johnson and Evinrude Outboards, and OMC Inboards and IO’s)
• Eaton Inboard and Inboard-Outboard Propulsion (Ford)
• Dana Inboard and Inboard-Outboard Propulsion (GM)
• Volvo Penta (Gas and Diesel Inboards and IO’s)
• Homelite→Bearcat (4-Stoke Cycle Outboards)
• McCulloch (Chainsaws, Racing Engines and Outboards)
• West Bend→Chrysler→Force (Outboards)
• Chrysler Marine (Inboards and IO’s)
• US Marine (Inboards and IO’s)
• Suzuki (Outboards)
• Yamaha (Outboards)
• Rotex (PWC Engines)
• Mercedes (Diesel Engines)
• Perkins (Diesel Engines)
• Gardner (Diesel Engines)
• Ford Industrial (Diesel Engines Marinized by Lehman and American Marine)
• Cummins (Diesel Engines)
• Caterpillar (Diesel Engines)
• Detroit Diesel (Engines)
• Isuzu (Diesel Engines)
• Hino (Diesel Engines)
• Yanmar (Diesel Engines)
• Kubota (Diesel Engines)
• Shibaura (Diesel Engines)
• Velvet Drive (Transmissions)
• Paragon (Transmissions)
• Twin Disc (Transmissions)
• Hurth & ZF (Transmissions)
• Walters (V-Drives)
• Berkeley (Jet Drives)
• Jacuzzi (Jet Drives)
• Hamilton (Jet Drives)
• Bosch (Injectors, Starters, Generators, Motors, Pumps, and ignition systems)
• Delco Remy (Starters, Generators, Motors, Pumps, and ignition systems)
• Prestolite (Starters, Generators, Motors, Pumps, and ignition systems)
• Jabsco (Water Pumps, Marine Heads, Blowers)
• Electro-Guard (Anti-Corrosion Cathodic Protection Systems)
• United States Coast Guard National Vessel Examiner School
• Havórn Marine Survey and Shipwright School
• to name just a few.

Larry has held memberships in The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), The International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI), The American Boat and Yacht Counsel (ABYC), The Society of Boat and Yacht Designers), The US Power Squadrons, The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and The United States Air Force Auxiliary.

He has been a first aid and CPR instructor, a rescue diver, a rescue boat crewman and helmsman, a search and rescue coordinator, a search and rescue instructor, a fire investigator, a firefighter trainer, a fire truck driver and operator trainer, a fire boat skipper and operations trainer, an emergency vehicle driver and operator trainer, a school bus driver trainer, a high school shop instructor, a race boat mechanic, crew chief and driver, a licensed electrician, a USCG National Vessel Examiner School qualified inspector of private, commercial and government vessels, a USAF-CAP qualified Search and Rescue Mission Safety Officer, a USAF-CAP Wing Director of Logistics, a pilot, an experimental airplane builder, an avid antique and classic airplane, car and boat collector & restorer, and a licensed HAM radio operator.

In 1992, after operating boatyards and engine shops for over 30 years where he trained and supervised scores of shipwrights and mechanics, and performed thousands of Condition & Valuation Surveys, and Damage & Loss Surveys, the intense demand for his expertise compelled him to enter his own independent marine survey practice where forensic failure analysis, accident investigation, and  expert witness testimony became his forte.

He has worked with boat owners, boat builders, engine and boat equipment manufacturers, boatyards and repair shops to troubleshoot and resolve problems with vessel structures, tankage, steering, propulsion machinery, electrical systems, galvanic corrosion, heating and cooling systems, water and waste systems, electronic navigation and communication equipment, safety equipment, tenders and boat trailers, and to resolve issues of warranty coverage, substandard workmanship, cost overruns and overbilling. He has accomplished thousands of routine marine surveys including Pre-Purchase Surveys, Insurance Surveys, Appraisal Surveys, Structural Surveys, Engine Surveys, Electrical Surveys, Corrosion Surveys, and Damage & Loss Surveys.

He has worked with boaters, law enforcement, insurance company adjusters and attorneys as a technical adviser and expert witness in solving cases involving Gasoline fires and LPG explosions, property damage, personal injury, fatalities, and suspected crimes including reckless operation, insurance fraud, arson, assault, manslaughter, and murder.

He is considered an expert in structural (e.g. wood, metal, cement, ferrocement, fiberglass and other composites), mechanical, plumbing, electrical and electronic failure analysis and explosion dynamics, and has investigated cases involving buildings, vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft.

Today he enjoys the recognition of professionals around the world and is often called upon to share his knowledge and experience. He co-founded the nonprofit educational Anchors Aweigh Academy and recently spearheaded the development of its EverthingAboutBoats.org website.

The Popular Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Repair Workshop presented by Larry Blais,
hosted by The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding near Port Townsend, and
co-sponsored by Anchors Aweigh Academy and NOAA‘s Washington Sea Grant.
(Washington Sea Grant is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s
National Sea Grant College Program and is based at the University of Washington)

He has taught classes for:

• Anchors Aweigh Academy including all aspects of vessel structures and equipment.
• Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding including the selection, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of on-board systems including propulsion machinery, ventilation, wiring, plumbing, navigation, and communications systems.
• Havórn Marine Survey and Shipwright School including The Art of Marine Surveying Section I – Vessel Structure, Section II – Onboard Systems w/Engines, Section III – Statutes & Standards, & Section IV – Report Preparation, and Marine Surveyor Apprenticeships.
• Washington Sea Grant (NOAA’s College Sea Grant Program at the University of Washington) including the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of on-board systems including propulsion machinery, ventilation, plumbing, corrosion control, electrical, navigation, and communications systems.
• US Power Squadrons including Boating Safety, and Engine Troubleshooting and Repair.
• United States Coast Guard Auxiliary including Boating Safety, Search and Rescue, Vessel Inspections, Radio Operations, and Engine Operation, Troubleshooting and Repair.
• United States Air Force Auxiliary (CAP) including Aircraft and Vehicle Operations and Maintenance, Logistics, Mission Safety, Mission Logistics, and Radio Operations.
• to name just a few.

Larry Blais (Left) and Lee Ehrheart (Right) manning the Havórn booth at the Seattle Boat Show

Lee Ehrheart & Larry Blais presenting “The Art of Marine Survey” to the 2001 class.

He has conducted marine surveying seminars for Anchors Aweigh Academy, Havórn Marine Survey and Shipwright School, NAMS and SAMS®, plus many others.

 He has conducted boat equipment troubleshooting workshops for many other boating organizations including The Center for wooden Boats, The Northwest Maritime Center, and The Seattle Boatshow, numerous yacht clubs including The Seattle Yacht Club, The Edmonds Yacht Club, The Three Tree Point Yacht Club and The Tacoma Yacht Club, and Tribal Fisheries Commissions including NWIFC and CRITFC, to name just a few.

Larry’s popular articles have appeared in BoatUS’s DIY Boat Owner Magazine, AnchorsAweighAcademy.org, The ANCHOR, and EverythingAboutBoats.org.

Meet The DIY “Navy” : Larry Blais – 2003-4 pg4

He has authored these DIY Boat Owner – The Marine Maintenance Magazine articles:

• Lube Oil: The Life Blood of Diesel Engines – 2004-3 pg22
  • Need for Oil Analysis – 2004-3 pg23
  • What About Synthetic Oils? – 2004-3 pg24
  • API Oil Service Categories – 2004-3 pg24
  • Oil Grade Numbers (Single/Multi-Weight) – 2004-3 pg25
• Oil Test: Troubleshooting with Oil Analysis – 2003-3 pg20
  • Data: Wear Metals – Where They Come From – 2003-3 pg21
  • Taking An Oil Sample – 2003-3 pg21
    • Oil Analysis Tools & Supplies – 2003-4 pg3
• A∼Z of Plumbing Fuel Systems – 2002-4 pg10
  • Plumbing Multiple Consumers – Pitfalls – 2002-4 pg12
• Demystifying the Fuel Injection System – 2003-1 pg13
• Exhausting Solutions – Exhaust Smoke Colors – 2003-2 pg18
• Exhaust System Primer – 2004-1 pg23
  • Exhaust System Materials – 2004-1 pg26
  • Wet Exhaust – DOs and DON’Ts – 2004-1 pg28
• Marine Gear Maintenance – 2003-4 pg34
  • Fluid Analysis of Marine Gears – 2003-4 pg34
  • Popular Marine Gears – 2003-4 pg35
• Energize Your DC System – 2003-4 pg30
  • Longer Life From You Boat’s Batteries – 2003-4 pg30
  • The Pickled Amp – 2003-4 pg31

He has authored these The ANCHOR articles:

• Taking a Proper Engine Oil Sample for Analysis.
• The often overlooked cause of Engine Detonation – Phase-Separation.
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He has authored these EAB articles:

• Detroit Diesel 8.2 Liter “Fuel Pincher” V8 Engine.
• Cummins V-555 & VT-555 “Triple-Nickel” V8 Diesel Engine.
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On-Line References

• www.cruisersforum.com
• Three-Tree Point Yacht Club – Archived
• Gig Harbor Boatshop
• Marine Surveying Classes
• Arima Owners Forum
• Grand Banks Forum Archived
• Pacific NW Cruiser’s Forum
• Trawler Forum
• Oil Analysis
• DIY Boatowner’s Magazine (see articles by Larry Blais)
• Washington Sea Grant
• TWL: RE: PassageMaker Magazine Archived

Vendor's Contact Information

Larry Blais
Email: Editor♥EverythingAboutBoats.org (Replace “♥” with “@”)

NOTE: Larry has limited his marine survey practice to “compelling” forensic cases in order to concentrate his attention and energy on Anchors Aweigh Academy and it’s incredibly informative EverythingAboutBoats.org website.

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TD = Topic Page w/Directory
V = Vendor Page.
VO = Vendor's Offerings.
VW = Vendor's Website.
MV = Media Vendor/Creator.
MS = Media Source.
P = Product Page.
PD = Product Documentation.
B = Book.
BB = Book - Biography.
BE = Book Excerpt.
BF = Book - Fiction.
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MI = Magazine Issue.
MA = Magazine Article.
Vid = Video.
W = Website.
WA = Website Article.
WV = Website Video (incl. YouTube).
F = Forum.
FP = Forum Post.
S = Social Media.
SP = Social Media Post.
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to see examples of our website's comprehensive contents!

Thanks to our amazing contributors for the steady flow of articles, and to our dedicated all-volunteer staff who sort, polish and format them, everyday we get a little bit closer to our goal of
Everything About Boats. If you would like to submit an article,
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— TOP 20 MOST POPULAR ARTICLES —

Detroit Diesel 8.2 Liter “Fuel Pincher” V8 Engine
Cummins V-555 & VT-555 “Triple-Nickel” V8 Diesel Engine
Lehman 120 (6D380) Diesel Engine (Ford 2704C & 2715E)
Ford Industrial Power Products Diesel Engines
How to Identify Ford Diesel Engines
Ford 2715E Diesel Engine
Lehman Mfg. Co.
Perkins Engines
Universal Atomic 4
Sears Boat Motors: Motorgo, Waterwitch, Elgin, etc.
Chrysler & Force Outboards
Eska Outboard Motors
Allison Transmission
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Marine Surveyors by Country
American Marine Ltd (Grand Banks)
Boat Inspection (Types of Marine Surveys)
Boat Builders: (A∼Z) (w/Vessel Types, Locale & Years Active)
USCG NVIC 07-95 Guidance on Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Wooden Hulls
American Boat and Yacht Counsel (ABYC)

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Layout of the EverythingAboutBoats.org Website's Pages

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1. TOPIC PAGES (See Main Topic Pages listed on Website Contents or the Right Sidebar) ⇒
   • EXAMPLE: – WEBSITE CONTENTS w/Links to MAIN TOPIC & Subtopic Pages:
   • EXAMPLE: 02 – BOAT BUILDING, OUTFITTING, REFITTING & REPAIR:
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06 – Boat Equipment:
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06.08 – Propulsion Machinery:
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06.08.01 – Engines w/Directory of Vendors.
2. VENDOR PAGES (Vendors of Products, Services, Events,+, Destinations & Media Creators)
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06.08.01 –  ^  Ford Industrial Power Products Diesel Engines.
3. PRODUCT PAGES (Equipment, Events, Media: pDoc, Books, Magazines, Videos, Websites,+)
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06.08.01 –  ^   ^  Ford 2715E Diesel Engine.
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06.08.01 –  ^   ^  Ford OpManual - 2710 Range Diesel Engines.
   • EXAMPLE: 02.06.08.01 –  ^   ^  Ford Service Manual - 2700 & 2710 Range Diesel Engines.

Clickable Links that lead to other webpages appear in Blue Text and usually open in a new window.
Links in the Right Sidebar and most directories open in the current window, not a new window.
Note in the examples above that these pages form a natural hierarchy.
The unnumbered "^" pages are listed alphabetically in most tables.
Media Titles in tables are distinguished by their smaller font size.
Media (Books, Magazines, Videos, Articles,+) are treated as Products.
Vendors' Product Documentation (pDoc) are considered Media.
Destinations & Media Creators are treated as Vendors.
All Website Pages are optimized for viewing on
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but can be viewed on phones.

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Website Pages typically contain the following Sections:

1. PATH (Shows the chain of EAB pages w/links that lead to the page being viewed).
   1. EXAMPLE:
      PATH: HOME, WEBSITE INDEX, WEBSITE CONTENTS » ∨
      ∧ BOAT BUILDING & REPAIR » Boat Equipment » Propulsion » Engines » ∨∨
      ∧∧ Ford, Ebro, American Diesel, AmMarine, Barr, Beta, Bomac, Bowman, Couach,
      Lees, Lehman, Mermaid, Parsons, Renault, Sabre, Thornycroft, Wortham Blake »
      ∧ DO-IT-YOURSELF » DIY Boat Building & Repair » DIY Schools & Classes »
      ∧ MEDIA w/Creator Directory » Documentation, Books, Magazines, Videos, Websites »
   2. (The "»" right pointing Guillemet symbol shows the chain through the page links.)
   3. (The "," comma between page links in the chain indicates pages are not subordinate, but are instead at the same level. See engine brands in the example above.)
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2. PAGE CONTENTS (Table of Contents with links to each main section on the page).
   
3. PAGE BODY (The type of page determines the contents of its body as follows:).
   1. TOPIC PAGES (Topic Treatment: Introduction, Overview, Background, Details,+).
      • (Many Topic Pages contain Directories of Vendors with Links).
      • (Most Directory Listings are Alphabetical and/or by Locale).
   2. VENDOR PAGES (Vendor's Profile, Contact Information, Products, Services,+).
      • (Manufacturers, Resellers, Refitters, Yards, Surveyors, Clubs, Schools, Authors,+).
      • (Boating & Travel Destinations are treated as Vendors on their own Vendor Pages).
   3. PRODUCT PAGES (Product Features, Vendor Links, Specifications, Documentation,+).
      • (Media created by a vendor is often treated as a Product on its own Product Page).
      • (Boating & Travel Events are often treated as Products on their own Product Pages).
4. RELATED RESOURCES (Topics, Vendors, Products, Media: Books, Websites,+ with Links).
5. PAGE TAIL Contains the following Anchors Aweigh Academy & EAB Website Features:
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   2. A link to our Featured Articles EAB Home Page.
   3. Top 20 Most Popular Articles. (The section that appears right above ⇑ this section).
   4. Layout of the EverythingAboutBoats.org Website's Pages. (This very section ⇐).
   5. Topics of Webpages. (The very next section below ⇓).
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   9. Public Comments (about the website & about this page).
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— Topics of Webpages —
Website Pages are categorized under the following 16 MAIN TOPICS:

The MAIN TOPICS follow a natural progression from conception of the vessel thru its
building, marketing, survey, financing, insuring, transport, moorage, use and upkeep.
The MAIN TOPICS (all Caps) below are followed by their Main Subtopics with Links.

00 – HOME: CONTENTS, ABOUT EAB: Contact EAB, Abbreviations & Symbols, FAQ, GLOSSARY, ADs,+.
01 – ABOUT BOATS w/Museum Directory: Early History, Recent History, Modern Vessel Types,+.
02 – BOAT BUILDING, OUTFITTING, REFITTING & REPAIR: Materials, Equipment, Builders,+.
03 – BOAT MARKETING: Boat Shows, Dealers & Brokers, Importing & Exporting, Auctions & Sales,+.
04 – BOAT INSPECTION: Types of Marine Surveys, Marine Surveyors, Schools, DIY Inspections,+.
05 – BOAT TITLES & VESSEL REGISTRY: Boat Title & Registration, Vessel Registry, Title Co's,+.
06 – BOAT FINANCING: Conventional (Banks, Credit Unions,+), Unconventional (Creative),+.
07 – BOAT INSURANCE: Maritime & Recreational: Coverage, Carriers, Agents,+., Claim Processing,+.
08 – BOAT TRANSPORT: By Sea (Piggyback, Delivery Skippers & Crews, & Towing), Over-Land,+.
09 – BOAT HAULING & LAUNCHING: Drydocks, Ways, Lifts, Cranes & Hoists, Launch Ramps,+.
10 – BOAT MOORAGE & STORAGE: Builders, Anchorages, Marinas, Yards, Racks & Stacks,+.
11 – BOATING ORGANIZATIONS: Yacht Clubs & Sailing Clubs, Paddling Clubs, Boat Owners,+.
12 – BOATING & TRAVEL: Events, Destinations, Boat Rentals & Charters, Cruises, Voyages,+.
13 – BOATING & MARITIME EDUCATION: Recreational Seamanship, Ship's Master & Crew,+.
14 – MARINE LAWS & REGULATIONS: International & National Laws‚ Lawyers‚ Investigators‚+.
15 – DO-IT-YOURSELF: DIY Boat Building & Repair, DIY Boat Sales, DIY Boat Surveys, DIY Classes,+.
16 – MEDIA w/Creator Directory + Academy eLibrary: pDocs, Books, Magazines, Videos, Websites,+.

The above MAIN TOPICS and a more detailed listing of Subtopics
can be found on the Website Contents page and on the Right Sidebar.
An Alphabetical Index of the website can be accessed at Website Index.

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What we have accomplished so far.
Anchors Aweigh Academy and its EverythingAboutBoats.org website.

• Published over 50,000 website pages about boats and boating, bringing us closer to reaching our goal of becoming "The ultimate reference resource about boats and ships for everyone from the beginning recreational boater to the seasoned professional mariner!"
• Published over 300 website main topic webpages, many with full articles on the topic. See our Website Contents or the Right Sidebar for the listing of the main topic pages.
• Published over 9,000 marine vendor webpages, all with their contact information, most with a description of their products and services, many with product documentation, specifications and independent reviews. (incl.: Boat designers, boat building tools, material and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, boat builders and dealers, yacht brokers, marine surveyors, boat insurers, boat transporters, skippers and crews, boatyards and marinas, yacht clubs, boat rentals and yacht charters, boating, seamanship and maritime schools, marine law attorneys and expert witnesses, boat refitters and repairers, book authors, magazine publishers, video producers, and website creators)
• Acquired over 120,000 pages of product documentation including Catalogs, Brochures, SpecSheets, Pictures, Serial Number Guides, Installation Manuals, OpManuals, Parts Catalogs, Parts Bulletins, Shop Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Service Bulletins, and Recalls. And have made all viewable to Academy Members through our EAB website eLibrary.
• Acquired over 1,200 books and magazine back issues in our academy library and so far have made over 700 viewable to Academy Members through our EAB website eLibrary.
• Published over 500 DIY How-To articles about boat design, construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. We are working hard to do more.

We are currently formatting and polishing the Anchors Aweigh Academy online and hands-on courses. Our Marine Surveying course has proven to be excellent for both the beginner and the seasoned surveyor, and especially helpful to the Do-It-Yourselfer.

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FROM Daisy: "I'm just so glad that Donald got the boat so we and the boys could enjoy boating — together. And of course all of the girls, April, May, and June, love to be on the water too, especially when that is where the boys are. Oh poor Scrooge, boating is more fun then you could possibly imagine."

FROM Scrooge: "After seeing how much fun you all have on the water together, I regret that I didn't have that much fun when I was young. I've had a change of heart, and I'm giving each of you a Lifetime Academy Membership."

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