Basic Diesel for the Boat Owner
This two day course will provide the participant with the information they need to understand the needs of their engine and how to keep it running in tip-top form. We'll begin with a look at how a diesel engine works, and a comparison of it to a gasoline fueled engine. Next, we'll explore each of the needs of the engine in detail and learn how to insure that they are being met on your boat. In class we will discuss all of the details of the fuel system, air delivery, pre-heat starting aids, lubrication and exhaust as well as cooling system troubleshooting and maintenance. Winter lay-up and recommissioning in the spring will be discussed in detail.
All of the material discussed during this course will be presented in a generic manner, so whether you own a Yanmar, Westerbeke, Perkins, or any other brand diesel engine, the information conveyed will apply.
On day two of this course participants will get an opportunity to apply their new skill sets on a real engine to see first hand what to look for on their engine, and how to keep the engine itself and all of it's ancillary support systems it top condition for a trouble free boating experience.
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