Marine Diesel Basics 1 (Kobo eBook)

Description

Seeing is understanding! With 300+ illustrations and 222 pages this book explains:

1. all basic maintenance tasks of the marine diesel system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing, electrical, and drive train (coupling, shaft, shaft seal, propeller)
2. all the tasks to winterize the complete system and to prepare for tropical storage (high heat and humidity)
3. all the tasks to recommission (“summerize”) the system to ensure reliable and trouble-free service
   • step-by-step instructions in clear, simple drawings
   • explains all parts of the system
   • 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. This book shows you how. Sail winds and a reliable diesel!