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RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course


  • Course Aim

    The aim of the course is to give an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine, and the ability to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea which do not require workshop support.

  • Duration

    A one day course

  • Prior experience required

    None

  • Course Content

    • Principles of the diesel engine
    • The four-stroke cycle
    • Fuel system
    • Cooling system
    • Air systems
    • Engine electrical systems
    • Spares and tool requirements
    • Importance of winterisation and servicing
    • Fault finding

The course is run in our classroom at Cobb's Quay, Poole, and a marine diesel engine (not necessarily in working condition) is supplied for practical sessions. The course costs £95 per person, and are run throughout the year. One-to-one tuition is also available, and can be done on your own boat, paying particular relevance to your own diesel engine.

Please call us on 01202 661881 or contact us for further details, individual prices, and forthcoming course dates.

Shorebased Courses


Basic Navigation
Day Skipper Theory
Yachtmaster Theory
Radar Course
VHF Course
First Aid Course
Sea Survival
Diesel Engine Maintenance




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