RYA Diesel Engine Course

A significant number of lifeboat callouts to pleasure craft are for engine failure. But many of these failures could have been avoided or repaired with some basic knowledge of how a diesel engine operates. This hands-on course should help you find your way round a diesel engine and avoid the risk of becoming a lifeboat callout statistic.

Course type:
is usually offered as a one day course

Pre course experience:
none required

Pre course knowledge:
none required

Outcome:
successful students will be issued with an RYA Diesel Engine Course Completion Certificate

Equipment:
None

Course Fee : £65 inclusive course booklet. Course dates.

Some Syllabus Headings:

The four stroke cycle, the cooling system, the fuel system, spare and tools, fault finding, winterising and servicing.