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10-15 Hours
Course duration
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32 Lessons
With diagrams, images & videos
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467 Self-Assessment Questions
Test your understanding
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33 Video Transcript Summary
Video key takeaways
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22 Question & Answer Sheet
Review your knowledge
Boat Systems Lesson Series
This course provides a clear, structured, and practical understanding of the modern marine diesel engine — the heart of a cruising or sailing vessel.
Designed for charterers, sailors, and boat owners, the course breaks down complex systems into easy-to-understand modules. Students will explore how a marine diesel engine operates, how its major systems interact, and how to maintain and troubleshoot it with confidence.
We cover:
- Engine fundamentals and key internal components
- Air intake and exhaust systems
- Fuel systems
- Cooling systems
- Lubrication system and oil management
- Electrical starting and charging systems
- Transmission and drivetrain basics
- Routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Safety procedures and emergency shutdown techniques
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how each engine system functions
- Perform routine inspection and basic maintenance
- Identify early warning signs of common failures
- Understand best practices aligned with marine standards
- Operate their vessel with greater safety and mechanical confidence
Throughout the course diagrams, system walkthroughs, images and videos help students connect theory to onboard practice.
Whether you are preparing for coastal cruising or simply want to understand what’s happening beneath your companionway steps, this course equips you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately onboard.
🌊 Good News!
Our intro section, pre-course assessment test, question & answer sheet and final wrap-up lesson are FREE for anyone interested in the course—no commitment needed. When you click on these two free sections in the course content, you’ll be directed to a sign-up page to access them.
Feel free to explore these sections anytime to get a clear sense of what and how you’ll learn. You can find them easily in the course content below.
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