Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide

Hans Donat is a mechanical engineer who has worked as a freelance journalist for over 40 years. He is the author of more than 25 books on seamanship and marine engines, including Skipper's Onboard Diesel Guide, also published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

In the same handy splash-proof format as the highly successful Skipper's Cockpit Guide and Skipper's Onboard Emergency Guide, this Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide is a convenient lie-flat water (and oil) proof reference to all types of outboard engine. There is advice on how the engine works, how each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault-finding and troubleshooting tests, all illustrated with detailed exploded diagrams to show how to fix problems. There is advice on: • Oil systems • Cooling • Gears • Plugs and points • Circuits • Electrics All in all, the Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide will be a godsend to anyone with an outboard motor on their boat or tender