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Engine Inspection & Maintenance Presentation

Kit Griffin

Spruce Harbour Marina 1015 Ironwork Passage Vancouver BC

16 Feb 2025 1000h-1400h

Members $75 / Non-Members $95

David West
Resolute's engine

Have you ever looked at your engine with distrust? Does your engine seem to have a mind of its own? Join us for a morning presentation to improve your understanding of inspecting and maintaining your boat’s engine and banish those concerns!

Course Information

This will be a concentrated presentation aboard a BCA member’s boat. This presentation is intended for people who own and maintain their own boat’s engine and want to gain a better understanding, including proper inspection and maintenance, in preparing you for offshore sailing.  Topics to be covered include:

  • Fuel System
  • Air System
  • Cooling System
  • Lubrication System
  • Exhaust System
  • Electrical System
  • Belts and Pulleys
  • Engine Mounts
  • Transmission
  • General Inspection

About the Instructor

David West is a highly experienced and knowledgeable diesel mechanic, with over 40 years of experience. He is an instructor who comes highly recommended by students who have attended his courses.

For More Information and to Register – Click Here

Comments


  1. Doug Ibbott says:

    I am a novice re. Diesel maintenance. Would this be too advanced for me?
    Doug
    Contessa 32

    1. Vancouver Education says:

      Hello Doug, the boat (a C&C30) is new to me so there are the usual things to cover such as filters and fluids- cooling and heating. Just the basics.

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