Diesel Courses

The RYA diesel course was worked out jointly with the RNLI and Maritime Coastguard Agency when it came to light that, in most cases of mechanical breakdown at sea, the problem was resolved within 20 minutes of getting an engineer to the vessel.

The diesel engine course is devised to aid the boatowner who has little or no knowledge of engines. It aims to provide enough basic knowledge to enable yachtsmen carry out simple engine servicing tasks and to undertake basic repairs that do not require workshop support. It assumes no previous knowledge. The syllabus inlcudes the following:
• principles of the diesel engine
• the four-stroke cycle
• the fuel system
• the cooling system
• the air systems
• engine electrical systems
• spares and tool requirements
• winterisation and servicing
• basic fault finding

View the Costs and Dates page for details of RYA courses.