Diesel Maintenance - 1 Day

Prerequisites:

This class is designed for both the recreational user of small diesel engines and the professional user of these engines.  Class size is limited to a maximum of 8 students.

Upon Completion:

You will understand the dynamics of how your marine diesel engine works, all of its different systems, how those systems interact and all of the different maintenance procedures to keep the engine in tip top running order.

Dates:

2025 Sessions:

• February 28
  
• October 3
  

If neither of these dates work, please send us an email - Tibor@victoriasailingschool.com and we will try to set up a class that will work for you.

Included:

• The textbook - Marine Diesel Engines:  Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair by Nigel Calder.
• All tools and safety gear.
• We will supply coffee & water, pastries for breakfast & pizza or sandwiches for lunch.

General Description:

Day 1 of 3 days - Introduction to Marine Diesels:  Covers the basics of how all internal combustion engines work and the specific differences between gas and diesel engines.  We will also cover all of the different systems that are typically installed on a modern cruising sailboat reviewing the pros and cons of different models.  This day also covers the basics of using a multimeter to diagnose battery and electrical issues.  We will finish the day by going through the procedures for winterizing a marine engine and how to configure the engine to operate as an emergency bilge pump.