Royal Yachting Association

RYA Diesel Engine Handbook

Author:	Andrew Simpson
Published:	2006
Format:	Paperback, 96 pages
Size:	248 × 171 × 9 mm

£20⁴⁹

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Essential Engine Knowledge

Official RYA guide with DVD. Master diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Written for leisure boat owners, the RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is essential reading for anyone doing the one-day RYA Diesel Engine Course. Includes a free DVD giving expert instruction and top tips from Nick Eales of Seastart. Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations enable the reader to develop the knowledge and confidence required by all diesel engine boat owners.

Chapters include:

How Diesel Engines Work
Fuel
The Air System
Engine Cooling
The Electrical System
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Emergency Procedures

Andrew Simpson is a marine journalist, yacht surveyor and designer based in Poole. He has written a number of other books on boating and is a regular contributor to yachting magazines both at home and abroad. When not in the UK he can usually be found sailing Mediterranean and Atlantic waters in Shindig, a 12m light displacement cutter he designed himself.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Related RYA Courses: RYA Diesel Engine Course

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and personal watercraft in the UK. Founded in 1875, the RYA represents over 1,600 affiliated clubs and classes. Their training schemes are internationally recognised as the gold standard in sail and power education. RYA publications provide authoritative, practical guidance developed by experts and refined through decades of real-world instruction. From beginner logbooks to advanced navigation handbooks, RYA titles are essential companions for anyone serious about boating.