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Diesel maintenance and servicing w/ Ben Gartside

by Bluewater Cruising Association 8 Nov 2019 19:59 GMT 30 November - 1 December 2019
Model Engine B Luc Viatour © Bluewater Cruising Association

Learn to treat your engine well. Ben Gartside, a lifetime mechanical technician and President of Gartside Marine Engines, is offering a two-day workshop on diesel engine maintenance and servicing.

Topics include:

  • Regular maintenance requirements
  • Cooling system, exhaust and ventilation
  • Fuel system
  • Electrical system
  • Transmission and stern gear
Classroom work will be held each morning with practical demonstrations at the Gartside Marine workshop on Harbour Road in Sidney each afternoon.

For more information and to register - Click Here

Sidney Library, Nel Horth Room, 10091 Resthaven Dr. Sidney BC (mornings); Gartside Marine (afternoons)
30 Nov 2019 0900h - 1600h to 01 Dec 2019 - This course is sold out
Members $170 / Non-Members $200

Please Note - this course is sold out

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