Diesel Maintenance and Repair Classes

[ABullard]

Does anyone know of any courses being taught in the Tampa Bay area on marine diesel repair and maintenance?

I can''t find any and I would like to get some training on a Perkins 4-108 and if that isnt possible any marine diesel.

Also I have called Ocean Navigator, who teaches a course on this subject, but they do not have any plans in the future to teach it in Florida. They would be glad to set up a course up in Tampa if I can get 8 to 10 people to participate. Cost, I believe would be around $400.00 for a two day course. Anyone interested in participating?

[gershel]

Hi,This month''s"Soundings" has quite a few deisel seminars listed in the events calender section. My copy is the mid-atlantic edition, maybe your area''s edition may show some near you.
Marc

[isail]

Mastry Marine just had a course on Yanmar''s, I too have an p 4 108, took the course anyway, it was very helpful. Mastry is in St. Petersburg.

[clayton]

Have you looked for a video ? There are several out there. Try West Marine.

[ABullard]

Thanks for the information.

Tony

[ABullard]

I had heard that Yanmar was doing a course somewhere in the area. Thanks for the info and its good to here that you found the course worthwhile.

Tony

[ABullard]

I do a lot of reading etc on the subject but I really think being able to discuss the various subjects with a real human being would be very helpful.

Thanks for the idea.

Tony

[dgililov]

Hello, i sail in bay area, ca. Have Yanmar 1GM inboard engine,
Since i am new to the diesel maintenence and repairs i was wandering if anyone knows where can i find some training courses or instructional videos.. searched the internet but could not find anything so far..
thanks!

[L124C]

FYI: You posted this in the Gear and Maintenance Forum. The G&M forum has a diesel subsection. Thought you might want to know.

[JiffyLube]

Try your local U.S. Power Squadron, as they offer a cheap diesel engine class.