Diesel`s Afloat – The Must–Have Guide for Diesel Boat Engines - Hardcover

Manley, Pat

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470061766 ISBN 13: 9780470061763

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd., 2007

Synopsis

Diesel engines are installed in just about every yacht and in most large motorboats. This book explains how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and make repairs using safe techniques. It will help you save money on expensive bills for yard work you could do yourself. Diesels Afloat covers everything from how the diesel engine works to engine electrics, from fault finding to out of season lay-up. With this guide and your engine’s manual you can be confident in dealing with any problem, and get the best performance from your boat.

About this title

About the Author

Pat Manley is a keen sailor and one of Practical Boat Owner magazine’s team of experts, answering readers’ questions. He is author of Fernhurst Book’s Simple Boat Maintenance, Essential Boat Electrics, Electrics Companion, Diesel Companion and Practical Navigation.

From the Back Cover

Just about every yacht and most large motorboats have a diesel engine. This book explains how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and make repairs using safe techniques, and save money on expensive yard services and work you could do yourself.

This is the definitive guide to diesel engines covering:

• How the diesel engine works
• Propeller choice
• Engine electrics
• How to get the best out of your engine
• Fault finding
• Out of season lay-up and maintenance
• How to avoid the majority of breakdowns at sea

Armed with Diesels Afloat and your engine s manual you can be confident in dealing with any problem, save money and get the best performance out of your boat.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd.
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470061766
• ISBN 13: 9780470061763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300