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Stress-Free Engine Maintenance

Duncan Wells, Jonathan Parker

Edition:	2022
Format:	Paperback
Size:	246 x 189 mm

£18⁹⁹

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Gain Confidence in Boat Engine Maintenance

Learn essential techniques for boat engine troubleshooting and care with expert guidance, ensuring reliable and stress-free sailing.

Stress-Free Engine Maintenance by Duncan Wells and Jonathan Parker is a practical guide designed to help boat owners understand, maintain, and troubleshoot their vessel's engine with confidence. This accessible handbook covers essential topics, including the basic principles of engine operation, fuel, cooling, and air systems, electrical systems, gearboxes, and drives. It also provides checklists for pre-start and running procedures, identifies common causes of breakdowns, and offers troubleshooting advice.

Take Control of Your Boat's Engine

This comprehensive resource includes:

Step-by-step instructions for routine maintenance tasks, such as changing filters and impellers.
Clear explanations of engine systems to demystify complex concepts.
Quick reference tables, diagrams, and checklists to simplify engine care.
QR codes linking to instructional videos for visual learners.
Anecdotes and lessons learned to provide practical insights.

By following the guidance in this book, boat owners can enhance their self-sufficiency on the water, reduce the likelihood of engine problems, and ensure a smoother, more enjoyable boating experience.

About the Authors

Duncan Wells is an RYA instructor and principal of a sailing school, with extensive experience in boating education. He has authored several books aimed at making sailing more accessible and stress-free.

Jonathan Parker is an engine and breakdown expert, serving as Managing Director of Parker Marine Services. With over 17 years as Operations Manager of Sea Start, he has repaired thousands of boats and taught RYA Diesel Engine Courses, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge to this collaboration.