Second edition - more than 10,000 copies sold worldwide in 7 languages With over 350 illustrations, this book shows you everything you need to know to maintain a marine diesel system - winterize the diesel system, protect from heat and humidity, and recommission to ensure reliable and trouble-free service. ¿ step-by-step instructions in clear, simple drawings ¿ explains the complete system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing, electrical, running gear (shaft, stuffing box, propeller) ¿ lists all necessary tools and supplies to get each task done ¿ covers sailboats, motorboats and canalboats ¿ indirect and direct cooled diesel engines ¿ saildrives - maintenance, lay-up, recommission Maximize the joy and freedom of being out on the water, knowing your diesel system is properly maintained and a reliable and robust friend in all conditions. Marine Diesel Basics shows you how. Praise for the 1st edition: ". . . The best guide on the subject I've seen, this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat." - Sail Magazine "Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...I highly recommend it." - Good Old Boat "As good a guide as you'll get." - Australian Sailing "Clearly knows the subject intimately and has the rare gift of being able to transfer his knowledge to the reader in an extremely easy-to-understand manner." - Sailboat Cruising This book is the first in the Marine Diesel Basics series and the companion to the MDB Maintenance Logbooks for single engine and twin engine installations. Marine diesel Basics 2 - How Everything Works, Installation Guidelines, Best Practices is 680 pages, with 2700+ drawings, and published in two volumes.