Diesel Engine Surveys

Diesel Engine Surveys

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Diesel engines are the beating heart of a boat and its essential to understand the condition of that system for the safety and operation of the boat. Having a deep understanding of how they work and how to diagnose problems is the first step towards evaluating an engine. Having a thorough process established to ensure that a critical step in its evaluation isn't missed is the next.

Join Mike Bonicker in a discussion with Jeff Lietch of Bay Shore Marine covering how he has successfully maintained and evaluated thousands of engines over his 30+ years of marine engine service. This is an in-depth look at the questions a thorough surveyor must ask of an engine to qualify it's condition for his or her client. 

Topics covered:

  • Documentation that you'll need from the engine manufacturer and the boat owner
  • What to look for to ensure the coolant system is doing its job
  • Signs that the exhaust system needs attention
  • Fuel system inspection
  • Is the electrical system going to cause future problems?
  • Engine mounts and the effects they have on the shafting systems
  • What to look for when you start an engine


Member Price: $39.99

Non-Member Price: $47.99

Course Length: 50 Minutes

Format: On-Demand

CEUs: 1.0

Mike Bonicker

ABYC Lead Instructor

American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.

Mike Bonicker worked with Tidewater Yacht Service in Baltimore for over 20 years, starting as a tech for 5 years doing general repair, electrical and sailboat rigging. He climbed the ranks and became production manager for the remaining 15, still  doing hands-on electrical and sailboat rigging work throughout his tenure.

He received his first ABYC certification, Electrical, under the instruction of Ed Sherman at New England Institute of Technology in 2000 and became a Master Tech with Standards and Corrosion by 2005.

Additionally, he has served with pride on the board of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland for over 12 years.

Boating started as a teenager for Mike when he learned to sail at 13 and raced for over 20 years and he's been a life-long fisherman from the age of 5 owning several boats both sail and power along the way.

Mike can be reached at:

Jeff Leitch

Bay Shore Marine

Jeff started working in the industry when he was in high school, working for the Annapolis Sailing School. He has worked at Bay Shore Marine for over 30 years.

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Introduction
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Cooling System
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Exhaust Systems
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Fuel Systems
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Electrical Systems
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Engine Mounts and Shafting Systems
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Engine Startup Considerations
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Sea Trials
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Conclusion
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