Spruce Harbour Marina, 1015 Ironwork Passage, Vancouver BC
08 Feb 2026 1000h-1400h
Members $75 / Non-Members $95
David West
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.
Hi Kit,
I’ve taken the beginners and intermediate diesel classes with David and enjoyed them a lot. This session seems to be quite practical being on someone’s boat. Would you recommend this session for someone like me having done the last 2 classes? I think more experience is a good thing.
I hope you’re doing well,
Doug Ibbott
Yes Doug, it’s excellent opportunity to work with small group in an as-new Bavaria 34. If you have questions about your own boat you’re welcome to bring them along.