A compact, handy, on-the-water reference guide containing all the essential information about keeping your marine diesel engine running for when you need it most: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the parts of the engine and has checklists for monthly, weekly and daily checks. It outlines what to do if the engine won’t start, or stop, if it overheats or there are problems with the fuel system. It tells you about servicing, the electrics and winterisation. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat beside your engine – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion when the engine doesn’t behave. Table of Contents Parts of the Engine Checklists Engine Won’t Start Engine Won’t Stop Cooling Overheating Fuel System Servicing Fuel System Lubrication Electrics Winterisation Battery. "Excellent." (Yachting Monthly) Pat Manley is a keen sailor and one of Practical Boat Owner magazine’s team of experts, answering readers’ questions. He is author of Fernhurst Book’s Essential Boat Electronics, Diesels Afloat, Electrics Companion, Diesel Companion and Practical Navigation.