Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
- Dates
- September 22 – September 28
- Location
- Brooklin, Maine
- Tuition
- $900
- Instructor
- Jon Bardo
- Experience Level
- Novice
- Activity Level
- Low
This is a five-day course ending Friday
Other Sessions: June 2-8
Realizing that the diesel engine powers the world, we are offering this course to provide you an in-depth view of the small marine diesel engine. Despite their apparent complexity, diesels are quite simple machines that can be given an almost indefinite lifespan by painless preventive maintenance techniques and proper operation. Jon Bardo has had over 30 years of experience troubleshooting and rebuilding diesel engines from 16 hp to 2,400 hp, and has tailored a course that will meet the immediate needs of each student and his/her own engine.
During the week, students will be presented with a wide array of hands-on demonstrations and lectures designed to cover the care and repair of the small marine engine. Fuel systems, cooling systems, lubricating systems, electrical systems, exhaust and intake systems, and more will all be explored and thoroughly explained in layman’s terms. Mechanical problems are almost always the result of some human weakness or deficiency, and Jon will create a “survival guide” for owners of diesel-powered watercraft to properly maintain their own power plants and extend the lives of the engines.
You’ll get plenty of grease under your fingernails in this course as your instructor details correct operation of your engine from start-up to shutdown. Students will have a great chance to find out what to look for in troubleshooting common problems, and which repairs you can do yourself and which should be done by a professional mechanic. And if you should need repairs, Jon will teach you how to find and deal with a mechanic, and how to tell if you’re being taken care of or being taken for a ride. If you are one of the many boat owners who are interested in improving your understanding and ability and gaining confidence in dealing with your motor, then come join Jon Bardo for a fascinating look at the marine diesel.
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Who is this course best suited for?
This course is appropriate for someone with little or no experience. The course is designed around the idea that you have not done this before or know very little about the subject. Students should pay more attention to suggested readings or videos to help familiarize themselves ahead of time.
This course involves a low level of activity throughout the week including: occasional standing and working, seating is usually available, working on your own project at your own pace is common.
What Our Students Are Saying
Your course on marine diesel engines was invaluable as I’ve just purchased my first diesel. It was a great confidence builder and Jon Bardo was top notch as an instructor.”
T.L., Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
Jon Bardo was fabulous—knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. He did a terrific job of helping those of us with little knowledge about engines while also challenging those who had more experience. Each day I learned at least one thing that would have made the entire course worthwhile.
G.C., Lafayette, Louisiana
Jon Bardo is patient, sensitive to different learning styles and experience levels, and very knowledgeable. Your course on marine diesel engines was just what I wanted and needed! I now have the confidence to work on my own boat!
J.H., Taylors Island, Maryland
Jon Bardo created a perfect learning process. Lectures were clear and understandable, there were plenty of hands-on, trial and error exercises, and every question was answered in the simplest detail. A great course!
P.T., New Castle, New Hampshire
Jon Bardo is a great teacher! He presented all aspects of diesel engines and maintenance in a way that was easy to follow and understand. I learned so much more than I ever could have imagined.
J.D., M.O., Wakefield, Massachusetts
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