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Diesel 101 - 2days

Over 2 days work with an engine on the hard and in a boat. Will use a simple air cooled engine to see the working parts work. Next focus on what those parts do and learn the names of the parts that matter. 

Next go to an easy access engine to review all those parts when installed and how to address all the elements that need checking and servicing. 

Day 2 - Can pick a lucky boat owner from the class, or choose one of Afterguard's boats, to do a service on. Will fully review the engine and make it better before the end of the day. 

Special Instructor for the Diesel course is Mechanic Matt Murfin​ joining Mary Swift for this unique and informative course. 

Book - Marine Diesel Basics by Dennison Burwick, on Amazon.

Afterguard Sailing Academy

Location:

1285 Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94606

Phone: (510) 535-1954

Email: info@afterguard.net

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Hours of Operation

Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed Mondays (open on long holiday weekends)

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