Hans Donat, a mechanical engineer, has worked as a freelance journalist in Hamburg for 40 years. He is the author of more than 25 books on seamanship and marine engines.

In the same handy splashproof format as the highly successful Skipper's Cockpit Guide, this Skipper's Onboard Diesel Guide is a convenient lie-flat reference to all types and sizes of marine diesel engine. There is advice on how the engine works, how each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault finding and troubleshooting tests and detailed exploded diagrams to show how to fix problems.

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'If you love sloshing round the bilge with grease all over your hands, this book is for you.'

'An easy-to-use, splash-proof, lie-flat reference guide that can be applied to all types and sizes of marine diesel engines... The clear diagrams are simple to understand, making fault finding and trouble shooting easier... A handy onboard companion for all diesel engine users, even if only for the comprehensive laying up and winterising check list.'

'Presented in a splash proof spiral bound format this book is a very useful guide to have as your on board reference book on diesel engines.'

"simple and precise"

'wipe clean and ring-bound into a handy-sized, simple and easily understood diesel engine guide. ... A minimum of jargon that won't become illegible the moment it is touched by a greasy finger ... likely to save far more than its purchase price ... as well as the skipper's sanity.'

In a handy splashproof format, this guide is a lie-flat reference to various types and sizes of marine diesel engine. There is advice on how the engine works, how each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault finding and troubleshooting tests, and also detailed diagrams to show how to fix problems. It is intended for yachtsmen and motorboaters alike.