Practical Boat Mechanics

Commonsense Ways to Prevent, Diagnose, and Repair Engines and Mechanical Problems
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-07-144505-4
Verlag: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 600 g

Work-around solutions and emergencyrepairs that will get your boat home when allelse failsPractical Boat Mechanics belongs onboard everyboat that has a gasoline, diesel, inboard, or out-boardengine. This practical collection of fast fixes enables you to repair failed machinery with basic tools under adverse conditions. Designed and written for non-mechanics, italso presents do-it-yourself maintenance proceduresand schedules that will prevent most problems fromoccurring.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Evridge, Ben

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Meerestechnik, ablandige Plattformen
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Wassersport

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Evridge, Ben
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Ben L. Evridge spent 20 years maintainingthe 1,200 fishing vessels of Kodiak, Alaska, keeping themrunning in one of the world’s most challenging marine environments. He is a regular contributor to National Fisherman.