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Marine Diesel Basics 1 : Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission, Hardback Book

Marine Diesel Basics 1 : Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission Hardback

Illustrated by Dennison Berwick

Part of the Marine Diesel Basics series

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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 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. MDB2 - How Things Work & Installation Guidelines will be published in summer 2022.

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