This one day RYA certified Diesel Engine Maintenance course is specifically designed for skippers of yachts or small marine crafts that have standard inboard Diesel Engines and want to have a better understanding the systems, perform general maintenance and trouble shoot issues as they arise, particular when at sea.

On completion you will receive an RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Certificate

Description

The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course Syllabus covers the following

1. Introduction

Principles of the diesel engine

2. The four-stroke cycle

Naturally aspirated engines
Turbocharging
Intercooling / aftercooling

3. The fuel system

The basic system
The tank
The water-separating pre-filter
Fuel lift pump
The engine fine filter
Injection pump
Injectors
Bleeding the system

4. The cooling system

Seawater cooling
Freshwater cooling
Temperature control
The thermostat
The seawater impeller pump

5. The air systems

The airway in
The airway out

6. Engine electrical systems

The basic system
Battery capacity and care
Drive belts
The alternator

7. Spares and tool requirements

Basic spares and tools

8. Importance of winterisation and servicing

Engine lubrication
Transmission lubrication
Winterisation and servicing
Service schedule

9. Fault finding

Medical

Please inform us in advance if you have any allergy's to fuel oil or lube oil etc..

Duration

This course is a one day course normally held for a full Saturday on November 23rd.

The course take place at the Galway Bay Sailing Club in Rinville, Oranmore, H91 W678.

Instructor

The course will be instructed by Mr John Roberts a fully experienced, accredited and approved RYA instructor.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance - 1 Day - Full Saturday Jan 30th 2027