The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors - Softcover

'Written by Tim Barteltt, the publication is written for boaters with no mechanical knowledge and throughout its pages aims to impart enough information to make you understand your engine - all in a jargon free lingo' * Sportsboat & RIB Magazine (April, 2011) * 'Tim Bartlett takes the reader under the cover of an outboard engine and explains in clear, jargon-free language how an outboard motor works and ow to look after it.' * All at Sea (February 2011) * 'contains all you need to know to provide basic care, maintenance and trouble shooting for your power unit...written by respected marine journalist and engineering guru Tim Bartlett.' * Motor Boats Monthly (April 2011) * 'a valuable reference guide' * Sailing Today (May 2011) * 'Tim Bartlett has written yet another successful book in addition to his many technical manuals which is an essential reference for the serious sailor.' * Cruising Magazine (March 2011) * 'covers the full range of motors down to those that power yacht tenders...Its a reasonable introductory volume, for those who would normally panic and take their engine to a mairne engineer the minute it misbehaves.' * Sailing Today (May 2011) * 'Tim Bartlett does an excellent job in making the introductions and laying the foundations for a life-long, trouble free friendship. With wonderful colour pics and diagrams, and clear, simple language, he explains the complexities of both four and two stroke engines.' * www.sailingmag.com (May 2011) *

Aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics, The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors is a boon to anyone who puts to sea with an outboard engine. Covering both 2 and 4 stroke engines, the book explains how even the most sophisticated of modern outboards use simple processes to convert fuel to power, and then looks at each of the sub-systems that allow those processes to take place: - the fuel system - the ignition system - cooling and lubrication - the electrical system - transmission and controls The book includes sections on routine maintenance and fault finding, and even has a photo sequence showing the vital first aid required to save the life of an outboard engine that has been dropped overboard! `Explains in clear, jargon-free English how an outboard works and how to look after it' Kelvin Hughes `An excellent book, well thought out and well written' Motorboats Monthly