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U.S.-Iran War Is Stranding Sailors In The Strait Of Hormuz

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:18:42 +0000

Around 2,000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the United Nations, with over 20,000 civilians on them.

Why Do Most Cruise Ships Have Diesel Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

You've probably heard about pollution from cruise ships' engines, but why do they usually run on diesel, and how are they cleaning up their act?

What Are The Biggest Differences Between Jet Drive And Sterndrive Boat Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Jet drive and sterndrive engines differ in more than just how they're propelled. Each has strengths and weaknesses that make it better for specific scenarios.

Naval Officer Leaks Aircraft Carrier Location On Strava With Deck Runs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:07:51 +0000

The 4.5-mile run around one of the carrier decks stands out as a jagged line in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

Why Does The US Navy Sink Its Unwanted Ships On Purpose?

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy will occasionally sink its own old, unwanted ships, but it's an expensive business, so why would it want to do a thing like that?

Marine Vs. Automotive Spark Plugs: What's The Difference?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +0000

The spark plug in your car and a spark plug on a boat have the same job, but perform it in very different environments. Here's how marine spark plugs stay dry.

8 US WWII Battleships That Are Now Museums

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000

From heroic service in World War II to operations in the Middle East, these vessels fought across the world and are now anchored as permanent museums.

Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0000

An engine is an engine and an alternator is an alternator, right? But not when they're operating in completely different environments like a boat and a car.

Diesel Engines Need Air, Submarines Run Underwater, So How Do Diesel Submarines Work?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000

If diesel engines need air for combustion, then how can submarines use them? Here's what you need to know about the clever engineering behind diesel subs.

These Plastic Navy Boats Are Designed To Be Sunk For Target Practice

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0000

If you're ever out at sea and come across a brightly colored plastic boat riddled with bullet holes, chances are it was used by the Navy for target practice.

This Cargo Ship Will Be The First To Run On An Ammonia Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Skarv says the ship will be optimized for lower speeds, so don't expect ammonia-powered ships to cross oceans just yet.

9 Of The World's Fastest Superyachts And Their Top Speeds

staff@jalopnik.com (Taylor Ramey) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Rough waters can hamper a boat's ability to go as fast as it possibly can. Even so, some of the world's fastest superyachts can achieve some impressive speeds.

Man Spends 200 Days Building Solar-Powered Yacht That Can Travel Forever Without Fuel

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000

After a few months on the water, it's safe to say this boat is functional, and according to Lukas, it has infinite range.

This Is What Our Readers Would Name Their Big Boats If They Could Afford One

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Jalopnik may mainly be known as a car blog, but we love all sorts of other things that move, too.

The Massive Engines That Made The SS United States The Fastest Ocean Liner In History

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The SS United States is the fastest ocean liner in the world, but what kind of mighty powerplants gave the huge ship such immense grunt?

Larry Ellison Had To Change The Name Of One Of His Yachts After Finding Out It Spelled 'I'm A Nazi' Backward

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:18:03 +0000

Don't you just hate it when that happens?

Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Selling Ship Info To China For Just $12,000

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000

How much money would it take for you to hand over military secrets to a foreign country?

Marine Vs Automotive Engines: The Main Differences

staff@jalopnik.com (Paul Stadden) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Think engines are all much the same? Think again. We dive into the differences between the marine motors in boats and the powerplants used in cars.

How Mercury Marine Went From Building Outboard Motors To Corvette ZR-1 V8s

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Mercury Marine had never built anything but boat motors when Chevy turned to it for the ZR-1's new V8. But it had a long, rich history in its field.

Man Attempting To Sail Homemade Houseboat Through Great Lakes In Winter May Have Not Thought This Whole Thing Through

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:08:59 +0000

Just the thought of sailing the Great Lakes amid winter storms brings a new meaning to poop deck.