Marine Diesel Basics 1

<p> </p><p>Second edition - more than 8000 copies sold worldwide</p><p><br></p><p>With over 350 illustrations this book <strong><em>shows you</em></strong><em> </em> everything you need to know to maintain a marine diesel system - winterize the diesel system protect from heat and humidity and recommission to ensure reliable and trouble-free service.</p><p>• step-by-step instructions in clear simple drawings</p><p>• explains the complete system - fuel lubrication cooling breathing electrical running gear (shaft stuffing box propeller)</p><p>• lists all necessary tools and supplies to get each task done</p><p>• covers sailboats motorboats and canalboats</p><p>• indirect and direct cooled diesel engines</p><p>• saildrives - maintenance lay-up recommission</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Praise for the 1st edition:</strong></p><p><em>. . . The best guide on the subject I've seen this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat.</em> - Sail Magazine</p><p><em>Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...I highly recommend it.</em> - Good Old Boat</p><p><br></p><p><em>As good a guide as you'll get.</em> - Australian Sailing</p><p><br></p><p><em>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.</em> - Sailboat Cruising</p><p><br></p><p>This book is the first in the Marine Diesel Basics series. MDB2 - How Things Work & Installation Guidelines will be published in summer 2022.</p>