RYA shore based courses - diesel engine

Diesel Engine Maintenance is a beginner’s RYA course to help you maintain your boat’s engine and solve many of the common problems that might have stopped you getting home unaided. Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic.

This RYA 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. Most engine problems can be avoided by taking simple precautions and you don’t need a detailed mechanical knowledge.

RYA Course topics include:

· The principals of diesel engine operation

· The systems and parts of the engine

· Faultfinding

· Rectification of common problems

· Bleeding the fuel system

· Changing the cooling impeller

· Routine maintenance

· Winter lay-up procedures

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.