Written for leisure boat owners RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is essential reading for anyone doing the RYA one day Diesel Engine Course. Includes CD-Rom giving expert instruction and top tips from Nick Eales of Seastart.

The RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is written for boat owners rather than mechanics. It explains how a diesel engine works and gives in-depth knowledge on how to look after the engine. The book includes tools, hints and tips along with fault finding, in full colour diagrams and photographs.

Andrew Simpson is a marine journalist, yacht surveyor and designer based in Poole. He has written a number of other books on boating and is a regular contributor to yachting magazines both at home and abroad.

'Andrew's 96 page book covers how the engine works and the part played by fuel, air, cooling, electrics, lubrication and transmission. He then moves on to maintenance, troubleshooting, and DIY mechanics, from bleeding the fuel system to repacking a stern gland.' - Yachting Monthly

'A complete guide for leisure boat owners.' - Practical Boat Owner

RYA code: G25

Show Less