Marine Diesel Engines by Nigel Calder (1991, Hardcover)

If you own a small marine diesel engine that you depend on--at least occasionally--this book was written for you. Nigel Calder, a diesel mechanic of many years' experience, a good writer, and perceptive teacher, has written a guide that is clear, logical, and acutally interesting. A boatowner born with a monkey wrench in his hand will find Marine Diesel Engines useful and agreeable; a mechanical illiterate will find it a godsend.

Here in nine extensively illustrated chapters is everything you need to keep you diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently--saving you a world of frustration, discomfort, and even peril, not to mention time-and-a-half weekend mechanics' charges.

"One of the best books on marine diesels to appear in some time."--Ocean Navigator

"The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."--Sailing World

"Even if you never intend to put a spanner near your engine, and know your mechanic's home phone number by heart, this book deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."--Motor Boat & Yachting, London

"Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."--Cruising World

Industry Reviews
``If the reader faithfully follows the author's maintenance procedures, he may well find that he need never call upon the services of a diesel mechanic, and that alone makes this book well worth the price.''

``This is one of the best-illustrated engine books ever, Calder explains basic concepts in a thoroughly enjoyable way.''