All too often Marine Rescue services are called out to attend to engine breakdowns, and in many cases these could have been avoided if the skippers had carried out some routine maintenance or simple trouble- shooting.
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The aim of the Diesel Engine course is to prevent machinery breakdown at sea. If you do have mechanical problems this course will teach you how to get going again. As a crew member on a racing or cruising sailboat this course will extend your maritime skills and enhance your value as a crew member.
The cost is $205 per person
This course assumes that you have no prior knowledge of sailing but some practical experience is desirable.
This course will cover principles of diesel engine operation, systems and parts of the engine, fault finding, rectification of common problems, bleeding the fuel system, changing the impeller, routine maintenance and winter layup procedures.
This course requires you to attend a 6 hour course held over 2 nights of 3 hours.
Your instructor will provide all learning support material and resources, you may wish to bring a note book and pen. It is advisable to bring old clothing as you will be hands on a diesel motor and parts.
For more information about this course please contact the DSS Office;
Phone 03 6223 1977 | email sailtrain@dssinc.org.au
Click HERE for full list of course dates and enrolment.
If you are interested in a course and no suitable dates are listed, why not tell us what you are interested in by completing the SailTrain Expression of Interest form. We will contact you to discuss your requirements further.
