| Recommended
Royal Yachting Association Course Mechanical failure
is the main cause of lifeboat callouts to yachts and motor cruisers. Basic maintenance
and engine care will make sure that you are not part of this depressing statistic. This
course aims to teach the basics of how your engine works and how to keep it healthy
by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to go about getting
started again should a mechanical breakdown occur. Most engine problems can be
avoided by taking simple precautions and, most importantly, you don't need any
prior mechanical knowledge. Subjects covered during the course include principles
of diesel engine operation, the systems and parts of an engine, fault finding
and rectification of common problems, bleeding the fuel system, changing the impeller,
routine maintenance and winter lay up procedures. |