Marine diesel engines: Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair

by Nigel Calder

If you own a small marine diesel engine that you depend on--at least occasionally--this book was written for you. Nigel Calder, a diesel mechanic of many years' experience, a good writer, and perceptive teacher, has written a guide that is clear, logical, and acutally interesting. A boatowner born with a monkey wrench in his hand will find Marine Diesel Engines useful and agreeable; a mechanical illiterate will find it a godsend. Here in nine extensively illustrated chapters is everything you need to keep you diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently--saving you a world of frustration, discomfort, and even peril, not to mention time-and-a-half weekend mechanics' charges. "One of the best books on marine diesels to appear in some time."--Ocean Navigator "The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."--Sailing World "Even if you never intend to put a spanner near your engine, and know your mechanic's home phone number by heart, this book deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."--Motor Boat & Yachting, London "Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."--Cruising World

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Boating

153 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent comprehensive book with a great balance of textual detail and diagrams. Have always wondered how these below-deck beasts work and what the differences were between them and there land-based automotive cousins. Great companion for any serious motorised sailboating enthusiasts.

[Whitney Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read and a great resource for anyone who owns a boat and works on it.

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[Kelly Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nigel is simply the BEST - and he became an honorary crew member when my husband and I sailed around the world...his directions are clear, straightforward and, yes, he literally walks you through the troubleshooting steps to diagnose the problem to actually repairing it.

Don't leave shore without Nigel if you have a diesel engine on your boat.

[Jim George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, the only diesel engine book that you need aboard.

[Janeth]

I am thinking what is inside the book. I need to have the latest edition of this book. Marines Diesel Engines by Nigel Calder, Copy Wright 2007