Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine: An Illustrated Guide to Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair
The Diesel Engine Manual for the Rest of UsIf you were surprised to learn that your boat’s engine has no spark plugs, you’re not alone. If you’re like the rest of us, youwantto know how your engine works and how to keep it working, but you haven’t 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 Engineis clear, direct, and richly illustrated to show you what your engine’s 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. You’ll 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 shouldEasy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairsEverything powerboaters and diesel-auxiliary sailboat owners need to know to use their engines with confidenceAndrew Simpson has been continuously involved in the marine industry since he was 13. A deck officer in the British Mercantile Marine, Andrew is also a practicing yacht designer, boatbuilder, and boat surveyor as well as a prolific contributor to many sailing magazines and a consulting editor forPractical Boat Owner. He has written several books on boating.