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§Study guide: Boat mechanic
This study guide brings together the central concepts in the boat mechanic trade. Use it as an overview when you revise.
The boat's systems
- 01Motor: inboard or outboard, petrol or diesel
- 02Fuel system: tank, filters, pumps — keep it clean and water-free
- 03Cooling system: often seawater-cooled — check intake and impeller
- 04Driveline: gear, shaft and propeller deliver power to the water
- 05Electrical systems: battery, charging system, instruments — watch out for corrosion.
The season's rhythm
Spring: preparing for water. Summer: service and emergency repairs. Autumn: winter storage. Winter: stored and frost-proof. The trade follows the seasons.
Systematic fault-finding
- 01Start with the symptom – what, when, under what conditions?
- 02Narrow down: fuel, spark, air, compression, electronics
- 03Measure and exclude — do not guess
- 04Verify that the fault is gone after repair
Safety and environment
- 01Ventilate before petrol engines are started (vapors at the bottom)
- 02Disconnect power before electrical work; respect high voltage
- 03Safe access and support on land
- 04Collect spills and deliver oil/chemicals as hazardous waste