Paul Baker
Member
I am new to the Trawler world - I am a proud owner of a 2000 Mainship 390.
I bought this boat 2 weeks ago. Does anybody know of any Diesel engine classes in Southern Florida. I live in Miami. I have a Yanmar 300HP. I found a place in St Petersburgh - Yanmar Recreational Marine - but they don't have any classes scheduled. I want to do my own maintenance and know how to troubleshoot. I do not want an online class as I learn better with hands on training. We plan to cruise the Bahamas early next year - so this gives me 6 months to learn the boat! Gulp!
As a side, we went out this weekend and anchored for a swim. a storm suddenly came and the anchor was dragging to a dock. Couldn't start the engine! Quickly read the manual - apparently if the boat is even slightly in gear the engine will not start - tragedy averted - but highlights how little we know!
I bought this boat 2 weeks ago. Does anybody know of any Diesel engine classes in Southern Florida. I live in Miami. I have a Yanmar 300HP. I found a place in St Petersburgh - Yanmar Recreational Marine - but they don't have any classes scheduled. I want to do my own maintenance and know how to troubleshoot. I do not want an online class as I learn better with hands on training. We plan to cruise the Bahamas early next year - so this gives me 6 months to learn the boat! Gulp!
As a side, we went out this weekend and anchored for a swim. a storm suddenly came and the anchor was dragging to a dock. Couldn't start the engine! Quickly read the manual - apparently if the boat is even slightly in gear the engine will not start - tragedy averted - but highlights how little we know!