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

Berwick, Mr. Dennison

ISBN 10: 0981123325 / ISBN 13: 9780981123325

Published by Voyage Press, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage, Spring Recommission
• Publisher: Voyage Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981123325
• ISBN 13: 9780981123325
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Berwick, Mr. Dennison
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Seeing is understanding! With over 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, recommissionMaximize 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 shows you how.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, stern gland and propeller, troubleshooting, mechanic’s know-how and boat buyer’s guide. Watch for new titles coming soon, follow Marine Diesel Basics on Facebook, @oceanhermit or marinedieselbasics.com

About the Author

Dennison Berwick is a sailor, marine mechanic, writer, and illustrator. Adventure has been in his blood since he was a small boy on the Yorkshire Moors in England. He now lives aboard his 36-foot Chevrier sloop "Oceandrifter". He has sailed in Europe, the Great Lakes, the North Atlantic, sub-Arctic Labrador and the Andaman Sea in South-East Asia, mostly singlehanded. Before taking up sailing, he walked across India and travelled solo in a small canoe in the Amazon rain forest for five years.