About The Course
This one day RYA Diesel Engine course is designed to help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure. The course will give awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and the ability to prevent breakdown at sea & rectify defects not requiring workshop support.
Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callouts to yachts. This course includes basic maintenance and engine care which will prevent most cases of engine failure. Course content includes:
- The four stroke cycle.
- Fuel
- Cooling and air systems.
- Engine electrical systems.
- Spares and tool requirements.
- Winterisation.
- Servicing.
Diesel engines are simple in concept when compared with petrol engines. This makes them more reliable, but not infallible. To get the best from your engine, it’s therefore prudent to understand its workings and how to conduct ‘operator’ maintainance. Through the use of demonstration engines, this course will arm its students to be able to do this effectively.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Duration
This RYA Diesel Engine Course lasts one day.
What’s Included
Course pack which includes the required student training material and certificate for the RYA Diesel Engine Course. One shrink-wrapped pack consists of:
- RYA Diesel Engine Course booklet (1998)
- RYA course completion certificate
- Course evaluation sheet
Additional Reading
Written for leisure boat owners, the RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is essential reading for anyone doing the one-day RYA Diesel Engine Course. Includes QR codes with links to videos giving expert instruction and top tips from Nick Eales of Seastart. Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations
On Completion
Aware of the main systems of a marine diesel engine. Able to prevent breakdown at sea and rectify defects not requiring workshop support
Course Dates
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Accommodation
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