Marine Diesel Basics 2 – Volume B

Marine Diesel Basics 2 (MDB2)

A Visual Guide to How Marine Diesel Systems Work – and How to Install Them Correctly

Marine Diesel Basics 2 is a hands-on, visual guide to marine diesel systems on sailboats and motor boats up to 30 metres (100 feet). With more than 2,700 clear, purpose-drawn illustrations and concise text, it explains how every circuit and component functions as part of the complete propulsion system—and how those systems should be installed for reliable operation in all conditions.

MDB2 presents all systems and components visually and in context: how they operate, connect, and perform under real-world conditions. The result is a practical understanding you can apply directly on board.

This book covers:

Engine essentials – how diesel engines produce and control power: pistons, bearings, and engine management systems

Fuel systems – fuel delivery from tank to injector: tanks, hoses, filtration, injection systems, and common rail technology

Lubrication – how oil protects under continuous load: pumps, filtration, and monitoring

Cooling systems – managing heat under all operating conditions: raw water systems, heat exchangers, coolant circuits, wet and dry exhaust, and keel cooling

Electrical systems – starting, charging, and system integration: starter motors, alternators, batteries (including lithium-ion), charging systems, and engine monitoring

Air intake and exhaust – how engines breathe under load: filtration, turbocharging, crankcase ventilation, and exhaust flow

Drive train – transmitting power to the propeller: gearboxes, couplings, shafting, stern tube seals, and propellers

Written for boat owners, marine students, and marine technicians, MDB2 takes you from basic knowledge—or none at all—to a clear, working understanding of marine diesel propulsion systems.

Whether upgrading systems or aiming to install them correctly the first time, MDB2 provides what most manuals do not: a complete visual framework for how systems actually work on board.

Publisher - Marine Diesel Basics

Language - English

Spiral Bound

Contributors

By author

Dennison Berwick

Dennison Berwick

Published Date - 2026-05-02

ISBN - 9781990755651

Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm

Page Count - 348