Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter

Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage, Spring Recommission

Seeing is understanding! With more than 300 illustrations, this book explains everything you need to know to maintain a marine diesel system, winterize the diesel system, protect from heat and humidity, and summerize to ensure reliable and trouble-free service.

•step-by-step instructions in clear, simple drawings
•explains the complete system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing, electrical, running gear (shaft, stuffing box, propeller)
•lists all necessary tools and supplies to get each task done
•covers sailboats, motorboats and narrowboats
•indirect and direct cooled diesel engines
•saildrives - maintenance, lay-up and recommission

Maximize the joy and freedom of being out on the water, knowing your diesel system is properly maintained and a reliable and robust friend in all conditions.

Marine Diesel Basics is a new series of VISUAL guides to the complete marine diesel system on sailboats, powerboats and narrowboats - fuel, engine, breathing, cooling, lubrication, electrical, transmission, stuffing box and propeller, troubleshooting, mechanic's know-how and boat buyer's guide. Watch for new titles coming soon, follow Marine Diesel Basics on Facebook or www.marinedieselbasics.com
Country USA
Manufacturer Voyage Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-05-12
Format Kindle eBook

Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage, Spring Recommission