Marine Diesel Engine Basics - A Beginners Guide to Marine Diesel Engine

by Laurence Burgin, Alison Benjamin (Editor)

No matter what your level of experience you can learn the basics of your marine diesel engine to know that it is properly maintained.

Learn which marine spare parts you absolutely MUST carry on board. Discover how to make emergency boat repairs on the water!

Whether you are a weekend boater or a long-distance sailor you must be able to maintain and repair your marine engine and make running repairs when on the water. Lack of engine knowledge can lead to disaster!

54 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Jay Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful Booklet

Covered some nice basics and had an overview for first time owners. The image quality was poor, and labels were not decipherable.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This guide is simply a must for anyone who is the owner of a boat with a marine diesel engine or regularly goes out in one. It covers the basics workings of a diesel engine, the typical repairs that every operator should know, the tools you need, and plenty of other essential tips and info. The guide is filled with detailed charts and illustrations that make it extremely easy to comprehend and use. After reading through this book I feel confident that no matter what issues I run into on my next boat trip I have know-how and understanding to overcome it.