Marine Engine Maintenance
Prequisites: None
Cost: Members $45, Nonmembers $90 (Covers the cost of materials)
This course covers the general construction, operating principles, maintenance and repair of marine gasoline and diesel engines, cooling, electrical, fuel, and lubricating systems and associated propulsion components – clutches, shafting and propellers. Since one of the major objectives of the course is to help the student become more self-reliant afloat, trouble diagnosis and temporary remedies are emphasized along with safety measures. The course is intended to make you a more intelligent and more resourceful boat engine operator.
Table of Contents
1. Cooling Systems | 4. Lubricating Systems |
2. Electrical Systems | 5. Power Train Components |
3. Fuel Systems | 6. Ancillary Propulsion Components |