Engine Maintenance Introduction

2 Syllabus What Makes the Boat Go What Makes the Boat Go Inboard Spark Engines – Part 1 Inboard Spark Engines – Part 1 Inboard Spark Engines – Part 2 Inboard Spark Engines – Part 2 Inboard Diesel Engines – Part 1 Inboard Diesel Engines – Part 1 Inboard Diesel Engines – Part 2 Inboard Diesel Engines – Part 2 Inboard Engine Drive Systems Inboard Engine Drive Systems Outboard Engines and Drives, and Stern Drives Outboard Engines and Drives, and Stern Drives Marine Engine Controls, Instruments and Alarms Marine Engine Controls, Instruments and Alarms Marine Steering Systems Marine Steering Systems Emergency Repairs Afloat Emergency Repairs Afloat

3 Objectives Modern marine propulsion systems are highly integrated, computerized systems Modern marine propulsion systems are highly integrated, computerized systems Turnkey operation Turnkey operation Tradeoff: increased reliability and performance over decreased serviceability Tradeoff: increased reliability and performance over decreased serviceability This course is intended to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of engines and mechanical systems This course is intended to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of engines and mechanical systems Basic theory Basic theory Identification of components, showing similarities and differences across engine types Identification of components, showing similarities and differences across engine types

4 Goals Learn how to perform basic self-maintenance Learn how to perform basic self-maintenance Routine maintenance Routine maintenance Spring commissioning Spring commissioning Winter lay-up Winter lay-up Learn how to recognize and troubleshoot symptoms Learn how to recognize and troubleshoot symptoms Help the student explain symptoms to a trained mechanic Help the student explain symptoms to a trained mechanic

5 Recommended Pace Ten chapters, eleven weeks Ten chapters, eleven weeks Week 1 Week 1 Introduction Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Engine Components (optional) Chapter 2 Engine Components (optional) Weeks 2-9 – Chapters 2-9 Weeks 2-9 – Chapters 2-9 Week 10 Week 10 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Review Review Week 11 – Proctored Examination Week 11 – Proctored Examination