Diesels Afloat

This book is essential to every yacht and most large motorboats, which have diesel engines. It will explain how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and repair engines using safe techniques.

• The definitive manual on diesels – every yacht or motor boat should have one on board
• Heavily illustrated with approximately 400 colour photographs and diagrams
• Covers essential maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
• Easy to use step-by-step guide
• Follows on from the success of Pat Manley’s Simple Boat Maintenance
• Pat Manley is the expert in this field

Just about every yacht and most large motorboats have a diesel engine. This book explains how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and make repairs using safe techniques, and save money on expensive yard services and work you could do yourself.

This is the definitive guide to diesel engines covering:

•  How the diesel engine works

•  Propeller choice

•  Engine electrics

•  How to get the best out of your engine

•  Fault finding

•  Out of season lay-up and maintenance

• How to avoid the majority of breakdowns at sea

Armed with Diesels Afloat and your engine’s manual you can be confident in dealing with any problem, save money and get the best performance out of your boat.

Pat Manley is the resident diesel guru for Practical Boat Owner magazine. He teaches courses on diesel engines, VHF and radar and was an airline pilot.