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&#8217;s engine has no spark plugs, you&#8217;re not alone. If you&#8217;re like the rest of us, youwantto know how your engine works and how to keep it working, but you haven&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;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.