Description
Second edition - more than 8,000 copies sold worldwide
With over 350 illustrations, this book shows you everything you need to know to maintain a marine diesel system - winterize the diesel system, protect from heat and humidity, and recommision 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 canalboats
• indirect and direct cooled diesel engines
• saildrives - maintenance, lay-up, 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 shows you how.
Praise for the 1st edition:
“. . . The best guide on the subject I’ve seen, this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat.“ – Sail Magazine
“Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...I highly recommend it.” – Good Old Boat
“As good a guide as you’ll get.” – Australian Sailing
“Clearly knows the subject intimately and has the rare gift of being able to transfer his knowledge to the reader in an extremely easy-to-understand manner." – Sailboat Cruising
This book is the first in the Marine Diesel Basics series. MDB2 - How Things Work & Installation Guidelines will be published in summer 2022.
Details
Publisher - Marine Diesel Basics
Language - English
Hardback
Contributors
Author
Dennison Berwick
Dennison Berwick
Published Date - April 26 2022
ISBN - 9780981123370
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
Page Count - 227
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