Marine diesel engine
How a marine diesel works and the seamanship of keeping it running: the four-stroke cycle, the daily checks, the fuel and cooling systems, the starting circuit, owner servicing and winterisation, and fault-finding at sea. Maps to the RYA Diesel Engine course topics. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the RYA. Your revision book collects notes across every course.
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Short course — take it anytime- Assumes:
- None — every engine owner should know this.
- You’ll be able to:
- Keep the engine running and fix the breakdowns that happen at sea.
Unit 1 of 3
How it works & daily care
Unit 2 of 3
Fuel, cooling & electrics
Unit 3 of 3
Servicing & fault-finding
7 lessons. Lessons shared with other courses carry their progress with them.