A complete guide to maintaining and repairing an outboard motor.Superb sequential close up photos of each job to be tackledTasks graded for difficulty (easy to do * more difficult * only tackle if good mechanically)No other detailed book like this on the marketWill enable the most mechanically ignorant to understand and work on their engine with confidence

"A superb book covering just about all you are ever likely to need to know on how to work on your diesel engine. Maintenance and repairs are covered in detail, in a straightforward manner and very well illustrated. A great book to have on board." Gaffer's Log (December 2006) 'For the owner determinded to be his own mechanic, this book will be a godsend.' Nautical Magazine (March 2007) 'Fundamentally it's a tour de force a must-have for any diesel owner' Classic Boat (December 2007) '[a] wonderful book, which is a mine of information on the subject of small single screw diesel engine sets.' Nautical Magazine (March 07)

Jean-Luc Pallas is Professor of Recreational Marine Mechanics at La Rochelle Technical College and has always had a passion for the sea and boats. He has repaired the engines of a wide variety of everyday cruising boats.