Boat Diesel Engine Maintenance

City College Plymouth

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In Plymouth

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Plymouth

About the course

This one-day beginners’ course in boat diesel engine maintenance will help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure. Most engine problems can be avoided by taking simple precautions, and you don’t need a detailed mechanical knowledge!

This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or are a motor cruising enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life.

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Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

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On request

About this course

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however you will need to have an interest in diesel engines or boat engine maintenance.

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Course programme

What you'll learn

Course topics include:

  • the principles of diesel engine operation
  • the systems and parts of the engine
  • fault finding
  • rectification of common problems
  • bleeding the fuel system
  • removing and replacement of components
  • routine maintenance
  • winter lay-up procedures.

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