RYA Diesel Engine course
Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or you are a motor cruising enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but could save your life one day.
This course is available at our RYA Training Centre in the Netherlands.
Course content
- the principles of diesel engine operation
- the systems and parts of the engine
- fault finding
- rectification of common problems
- bleeding the fuel system
- changing the impeller
- routine maintenance
- winter lay-up procedures
The course will be taught on our training centre premises during a full day.
Ability after the course
This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.
What's included
- RYA Diesel Engine handbook
- DVD on engine maintenance
- Sandwich lunch, coffee, tea
- Free parking at our premises
- Certificate at successful completion of the course
Supporting courses
Our two-day C-MASTERS practical Diesel engine and Boat maintenance workshop offers lots of hands-on experience.
Supporting books
We recommend the RYA Boat maintenance handbook for additional learning
Overview of all our RYA shorebased courses
RYA Essential navigation
Shorebased course for beginning crew members, providing essential knowledge on navigation and seamanship on board
RYA Day Skipper
Intermediate shorebased course for competent crew members and beginning skippers, which lays the foundation for safe navigation and seamanship. Recommended for all sailors on tidal and non-tidal waters
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster
Advanced shorebased course for skippers of sailing and motor vessels, preparing them for long (day and night) coastal and offshore passages, with lots of emphasis on passage planning, safety and navigation skills
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
Worldwide weather systems, celestial navigation and preparation of ocean passages, for those eager to cross the ocean and for professional skippers
RYA Radar course
Shorebased course on the use of radar systems, teaching you how to properly set up the radar system, use it for navigation purposes and to avoid collisions
RYA Diesel Engine course
Learn the functionality of a diesel engine, and how to maintain and repair it.
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