Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission...

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Dennison Berwick Dennison Berwick

Marine Diesel Basics 1

Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission

Dennison Berwick, Dennison Berwick

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Voyage Press
26 April 2022

Boating; Sailing

Series: Marine Diesel Basics

"Second edition - more than 8,000 copies sold worldwide

With over 350 illustrations, this book shows you

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.

- step-by-step instructions in clear, simple drawings

- explains the complete system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing, electrical, running gear (shaft, stuffing box, propeller)

- lists all necessary tools and supplies to get each task done

- covers sailboats, motorboats and canalboats

- indirect and direct cooled diesel engines

- saildrives - maintenance, lay-up, recommission

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.

Praise for the 1st edition:

"". . . The best guide on the subject I've seen, this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat."" - Sail Magazine

""Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...

I highly recommend it."" - Good Old Boat

""As good a guide as you'll get."" - Australian Sailing

""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."" - Sailboat Cruising

This book is the first in the Marine Diesel Basics series. MDB2 - How Things Work & Installation Guidelines will be published in summer 2022."

By: Dennison Berwick
Illustrated by: Dennison Berwick
Imprint: Voyage Press
Edition: 2nd ed.
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780981123370
ISBN 10: 0981123376
Series: Marine Diesel Basics
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 26 April 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

DENNISON BERWICK is a sailor, marine mechanic (ABYC certified), writer and illustrator. He lives aboard his 36-foot Chevrier sloop Oceans Five. He has sailed solo across the Indian Ocean, and in sub-Arctic Labrador, Europe, the Great Lakes, the North Atlantic, and in South-East Asia. Before taking up sailing, he walked 3,000 kms. across India and travelled solo in a small canoe in the Amazon rain forest for several years, staying with Yanomami Indians for a time. He has published three books about these adventures. DENNISON BERWICK is a sailor, marine mechanic (ABYC certified), writer and illustrator. He lives aboard his 36-foot Chevrier sloop Oceans Five. He has sailed solo across the Indian Ocean, and in sub-Arctic Labrador, Europe, the Great Lakes, the North Atlantic, and in South-East Asia. Before taking up sailing, he walked 3,000 kms. across India and travelled solo in a small canoe in the Amazon rain forest for several years, staying with Yanomami Indians for a time. He has published three books about these adventures.

Reviews for Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission

"Praise for the 1st edition: "". . . The best guide on the subject I've seen, this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat."" - Sail Magazine ""Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...I highly recommend it."" - Good Old Boat ""As good a guide as you'll get."" - Australian Sailing ""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."" - Sailboat Cruising"