Yacht Maintenance

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

This course gives you an overview of how a diesel engine works and all its systems. You will learn basic maintenance and how to troubleshoot simple problems whilst at sea or just avoid extra costs. By the end of the course, you will no longer feel intimidated by your engine.

Cost:
Classroom (Full Day): $375

Marine Electrics

This course will unravel the mysteries of the 12/24v system. We will cover the basic two-battery system, charging, circuits and wiring. It also includes some practical skills such as wire stripping, splicing, crimping and a go at soldering.

Cost:
Classroom (Half Day): $250
($200 when booked with Ropework)

Rope Work

The course will teach you about different types of ropes and their uses. We will look at how to whip the ends using different methods to avoid fraying. We also look at splicing 3-strand nylon so that you can start making your own mooring lines. We will also splice Dyneema and teaching how to make a soft shackle for you to take home.

Cost:
Classroom (Half Day): $250
($200 when booked with Marine Electrics)

Marine Electrics & Ropework

This course combines the Marine Electrics and Rope Work courses into a one day class.

MARINE ELECTRICS
This course will help you gain an understanding of 12/24v marine electrical system covering basic system two battery bank system, types batteries, and charging. It also includes some practical skills such as wire stripping, splicing, crimping and a go at soldering. The course is delivered by a qualified marine electrician.

ROPE WORK
This course will teach you about different types of ropes and their uses. We will look at how to whip the ends using different methods to avoid fraying. We also look at splicing 3-strand nylon so that you can start making your own mooring lines. We will also splice Dyneema and teaching how to make a soft shackle for you to take home.

Cost:

Classroom (Full Day): $400

2-Day RYA Diesel/Ropework/Electrics Package

This course packages the RYA Diesel course, ropework and marine electrics into a weekend course. Save $125 on the RRP of both courses.

Description

This is a hands-on course. You will learn all about marine diesels, learn the ropes and basic marine electrics.

Course programme

Day 1 - RYA Diesel Engine Course

Day 2 - Morning: Ropework

Afternoon: Marine electrics

Cost:

Classroom (2 Full Days): $650

3-Day Basic Yacht Maintenance Package

Delivered in partnership with Flying Fish. This course provides a grounding in the essential maintenance tasks required to keep a modern cruising yacht on the water.

Description

This is a hands-on course. You will gain an understanding of various maintenance tasks that help to keep your yacht safe and operational.

Course programme

Day 1 - General overview / marine electrics/ ropework / safety and general equipment servicing

Day 2 - RYA Diesel Engine Course

Day 3 - General yacht / winch servicing

Cost:

Classroom (3 Full Days): $1195