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Marine Diesel Basics 1

By Dennison Berwick

Release : 2022-06-02

Genre : Water Sports, Books, Sports & Outdoors, Nonfiction, Transportation

Kind : ebook

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Second edition - more than 9,000 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 recommission 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. Companion book to the Maintenance Logbooks for Single and for Twin Engine Installations (available in 5 languages) (printed and eLogbook).

Marine Diesel Basics 1

By Dennison Berwick

Release : 2022-06-02

Genre : Water Sports, Books, Sports & Outdoors, Nonfiction, Transportation

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
Second edition - more than 9,000 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 recommission 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. Companion book to the Maintenance Logbooks for Single and for Twin Engine Installations (available in 5 languages) (printed and eLogbook).

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