Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission

Book Synopsis: Second edition - more than 8,000 copies sold worldwide
With over 350 illustrations, this book shows you everything you need to know to maintain a marine diesel system - winterize the diesel system, protect from heat and humidity, and recommision to ensure reliable and trouble-free service.

• Step-by-step instructions in clear, simple drawings
• Explains the complete system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing, electrical, running gear (shaft, stuffing box, propeller)
• Lists all necessary tools and supplies to get each task done
• Covers sailboats, motorboats and canalboats
• Indirect and direct cooled diesel engines
• Saildrives - maintenance, lay-up, recommission

Maximize the joy and freedom of being out on the water, knowing your diesel system is properly maintained and a reliable and robust friend in all conditions. Marine Diesel Basics shows you how.

Praise for the 1st edition:

• “. . . The best guide on the subject I’ve seen, this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat.” – Sail Magazine
• “Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...I highly recommend it.” – Good Old Boat
• “As good a guide as you’ll get.” – Australian Sailing
• “Clearly knows the subject intimately and has the rare gift of being able to transfer his knowledge to the reader in an extremely easy-to-understand manner.” – Sailboat Cruising

This book is the first in the Marine Diesel Basics series. MDB2 - How Things Work & Installation Guidelines will be published in summer 2022.