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RYA DIESEL ENGINE COURSE

Preserve your engine

At the end of the day you will be able to perform simple engine maintenance tasks, helping to extend the life and preserve the condition of your engine.

Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or are a motor cruising enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life.

The syllabus

The principles of diesel engine operation
The systems and parts of the engine
Fault finding
Rectification of common problems
Bleeding the fuel system
Changing the impeller
Routine maintenance
Winter lay up procedures.

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DURATION

1 Day

INVESTMENT

475.00

CONTACT

PHONE:

+61 402 429 152

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ABOUT US

Mainstay Sailing – through its owners, directors, and entire team – is committed to delivering top-quality training and services to our customers and partners. We’ll stay updated with the latest technology and equipment, sharing this knowledge to enhance the fun and safety of sailing, cruising, and boating in general.

We aim to make learning both educational and enjoyable, sparking a spirit of adventure along the way! Our teaching methods are tailored to support people of all skill levels and learning styles, making every experience with us a true voyage of discovery.

TERENCE SMITH

PRINCIPAL & CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

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RYA Training (internationally recognised)

Whether you have never been on a yacht, or you just want to learn a bit more, we offer professionally run courses which will give you internationally recognised qualifications.

If you are planning to charter locally or internationally, we can offer courses which will give you the knowledge and ability to make it safe and enjoyable, as well as the certificate to present to the charter company.

Our practical courses are run on “Mohawk” a Bennetau 40.7, which is ideal for training in a safe and comfortable environment. Our training ground is the Whitsunday region in Queensland. All courses are run from our base at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach.

Your instructors are RYA qualified and will ensure your learning experience is fun, and exciting. We adapt the courses to suit all learning styles and personal preferences. The accommodation and food will set the ideal learning environment to ensure that you have a fantastic week with us.

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