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Diesel Engine Seminar preps sailor for 10 years of "what-ifs"
Sailor, Devin Taylor, preps for 10 years of “what-ifs” by attending Mack Boring's diesel maintenance seminar before setting sail for his 10-year voyage around the world.
Boat Owner Training
For years, Mack Boring has trained boat owners in proper care and maintenance of their diesel engines. Whether it's the 1-Day Basic
Maintenance or the 2-Day Hands On course, find out what we can do for you. Click here to read more or register for a class.
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Diesel Engine Training for the Boat Owner
Mack Boring & Parts Co.'s Training Services Division has been training diesel engine owners for over 30 years. Listed below are 3 training courses available to boat owners. Larry Berlin is the instructor for most classes.

Sailboat classroom at our Union, NJ location.
1-DAY BASIC DIESEL ENGINE SEMINAR In order to familiarize and update the diesel owner with their engine, Mack Boring & Parts Company will hold one-day Basic Diesel Seminars at four locations, NJ, MA, NC and IL.
Dates, Agenda & Registration
2-DAY HANDS-ON DIESEL ENGINE SEMINAR
Prerequisite: 1-day Basic Diesel Engine Seminar
Mack Boring & Parts Company offers a 2-Day hands on Diesel Engine Course. This course is designed to familiarize boat owners on the proper methods of performing basic service and emergency repairs. This class is over 60% hands on, working on Yanmar engines.
Our sailboat hands-on class covers Yanmar engine models QM, GM, HM, YM, JH and LH. The powerboat hands on, LH, LY, LP and CX.
Dates, Agenda & Registration
3-DAY SEMINAR: BASIC DIESEL & HANDS-ON
The basic and hands-on seminars may be taken consecutively for a
3-day comprehensive training package. A discount is given for 3-day seminar registrations. The link below will bring you to the dates of 1st day of the 3 day class. Please see the dates followed by an * which signifies a 2 day hands on class immediately follows.
Dates, Agenda & Registration
**NEW** 1-DAY BY/LY3 MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
This is a basic introduction to the operation and maintenance for the 6LY3 and BY series engine. The course material will focus on basic diesel operation, key engine components location, engine fuel, lube oil, air and exhaust systems operation. Hands on instruction for basic engine maintenance, operation of electronic control heads and navigation of engine displays.
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 |
Union, NJ |
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
Union, NJ |
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 |
Union, NJ |
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| BY Series |
Friday, September 28, 2012 |
Union, NJ |
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Friday, November 09, 2012 |
Union, NJ |
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Friday, April 19th, 2013 |
Union, NJ |
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Contact Information
Phone: 908-964-0700 ext 259
Fax: 908-964-5032
Mailing address: PO Box 3116, Union, NJ 07083
Street address: 2365 US Highway 22 West, Union, NJ 07083
Email: traininginfo@mackboring.com
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