Engine maintenance for yachtsmen

This course aims to give awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine so that a yachtsman can take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and rectify defects which do not require workshop support.

Syllabus

1. Outline of engine – how it works.
2. Fuel system.
3. Cooling system.
4. Air intake.
5. Transmission.
6. Lubrication.
7. Electrical.
8. Winterisation.
9. Tool kit.

Duration of this course is a one day minimum, pre-course knowledge is nil.

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