Get to Know Your Diesel Engine!
This page has some recommended marine diesel books, and lists some hands-on training in marine diesel engines, as well as electrical systems, offered for recreational boaters in the greater Seattle area.
Some Recommended Books on Marine Diesel Engines
How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide
By Charlie Wing. Great for anyone, but especially beginners; you can’t hope to fix it if you don’t even know how it works. A great place to start. Available in book or electronic format.
Boat Owner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Or "Marine Diesel Engines", or any other book or article by Nigel Calder. In-depth information; you're not likely to read cover-to-cover, but great reference when you need it.
Available in book or electronic format.
Troubleshooting Marine Diesels
By Peter Compton. A good reference. Available in book or electronic format.
Where to Buy Books Locally
Support local businesses by buying these books at a neighborhood store or online from Anacortes https://www.waggonerguidebooks.com/waggoner-reference.html
Hands on Marine Diesel Classes for Recreational Boaters
Cruisers' College: Anacortes
Seattle Maritime Academy: Ballard
Seattle Maritime Academy: Ballard
Hands on seminars in Marine Diesel Engines at the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology
Seattle Maritime Academy: Ballard
Seattle Maritime Academy: Ballard
Seattle Maritime Academy: Ballard
Marine Diesel Engine classes are part of the Recreational Boater Continuing Education series at Seattle Maritime Academy.
American Boat and Yacht Council
The importance of making sure all work done on your boat is safe.
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Create customized maintenance log for your engine/boat
MVDirona Maintenance Log intro
Thanks to MV Dirona for sharing this great Excel spreadsheet that you can customize to your own boat/engine!