Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.

"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library." (Cruising World)"The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising)

• Foreword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares

Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.

"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library." (Cruising World)"The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising)

• Foreword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares

Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.

"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library." (Cruising World)"The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising)

• Foreword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares