Basic Outboard Engine Course

Do you know your spark plug from your piston?

Outboards aren't always the best maintained... but are expected to work whenever the sun shines and you want to go out on the water.

Want to know how best to look after your outboard and give it a long and reliable life?

Suitable for complete beginners - no previous experience is required.

Course Overview: An introduction to the mechanical and electrical systems on your outboard

Best practice on how to service and maintain your engine. How to avoid common failures and basic repairs and diagnostics to try and get you going sooner thatn later.

The course alternates between a presentation on screen and looking at a stripped down Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke engine, along with a 5hp 2 stroke operational outboard for demonstration of diagnostic procedures.

Topics covered:

• The principles of a petrol engine - 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, engine oil etc.
• Fuel system - carburettor, tank, primer, filter
• Cooling system - impeller, thermostat, telltale
• Electrical system - charging, warning, ignition
• Propellers - choice, hubs, etc.
• Anodes - Galvanic protection
• Checks & Fault-finding
• Routing maintenance / Servicing
• Winterising

Course duration: 1 day (9-5 with coffee breaks and lunch break) | also option for 2 evenings