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You do not need any engine experience or  technical knowledge to attend this course.

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RYA Diesel Engine Course

A one-day beginners’ course to help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure.

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.Most engine problems can be avoided by taking simple precautions, and you don’t need a detailed mechanical knowledge.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. Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or are a motor cruising enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life.

On a 7Marine diesel engine course you get

Free Parking
Refreshments all day
A light lunch
The RYA Diesel Handbook (Worth £6.99)

All course fees must be paid a minimum of 7 days in advance
(unless otherwise agreed) 
an extra discount is available for group bookings.

All you have to do is turn up.

We can also arrange one to one tuition aboard you own boat please contact us for further details  


Course topics include

  • 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
  • And winter lay up procedures

The next marine diesel engine
course will be held in Barry S.Wales on

Sunday 06th March 2011

Future planned dates

Special offer for February 2011 
Course Fee £89 per person

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Barrys Premier Water Sports Activity Centre

* This is a free item and is subject to availability or change on the day without prior notification