Ben Evridge

Practical Boat Mechanics

Commonsense Ways to Prevent, Diagnose, and Repair Engines and Mechanical Problems

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Work-around solutions and emergency repairs that will get your boat home when all else fails Practical Boat Mechanics belongs onboard every boat that has a gasoline, diesel, inboard, or out-board engine. This practical collection of fast fixes enables you to repair failed machinery with basic tools under adverse conditions. Designed and written for non-mechanics, it also presents do-it-yourself maintenance procedures and schedules that will prevent most problems from occurring.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. August 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 600g
• ISBN-13: 9780071445054
• ISBN-10: 0071445056
• Artikelnr.: 21168568

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Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 How Boat Things Work
1. "Meet Your Boat"
2. Getting Familiar with Marine Engines
3. Cooling Systems
4. Belts and Hoses
5. Fuel, Lubricating Oil, Filters
6. Drive Train and Power-Take-Offs
7. Marine Electrical Systems
8. Exhaust Systems
9. Marine Steering
Part 2 Troubleshooting
10. Conventional Troubleshooting
11. Troubleshooting by the Five Senses
12. Gasoline Engines, Inboard & Outboard
13. Cabin and Engine Room
14. Marine Gear and Drive train
15. Steering and Controls
Part 3 The Resourceful Boat Mechanic
16. Crack Detection, Pressure Testing
17. Engine and Shaft Alignment