Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine: An Illustrated Guide to Main

ISBN: 0071493433

Author: Simpson, Andrew

Condition: new

The Diesel Engine Manual for the Rest of UsIf you were surprised to learn that your boats engine has no spark plugs, youre not alone. If youre like the rest of us, you want to know how your engine works and how to keep it working, but you havent come across a simple, nontechnical treatment of the subject.Until now, that is. Designed especially for non-mechanically inclined boatowners, Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine is clear, direct, and richly illustrated to show you what your engines components look like and how they work. Developed by the Royal Yachting Association--whose seamanship courses are considered the worldwide gold standard for boating education--the book has been fully revised and adapted for North American boatowners. Youll find: Simple yet complete information on how your engine works and the half-dozen things to check first when it fails to work as it should Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs Everything powerboaters and diesel-auxiliary sailboat owners need to know to use their engines with confidence