Boat Owner Training
2-Day Hands On 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. Classes are limited to 10 participants and are often filled months in advance, so please register early. Due to the size of the engines, powerboat hands-on classes are held in Union, NJ only. For owners with engines other than Yanmar, please check with our registrar to determine whether this seminar is suitable for you.
Sailboat Class covers Yanmar engine models: QM, GM, HM, JH, LH and YM. Powerboat Class covers LH, LY, LYA, CX and LP models.
Requirements
- Prerequisite - our 1-Day Basic Engine Maintenance Course
- Please wear clothing suitable for a shop environment
- Applicants must be registered and paid in full prior to class
- The fee for the class is $530.00
- 2 day classes held on weekends are $730.00
- Classes are two days from 8:30AM to approximately 5PM
- A continental breakfast and lunch are provided
- Class limited to 10 participants
2-Day Hands On Schedule
Sailboat Owners
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DATE |
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Location |
| Wednesday & Thursday, Aug 25-26, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Wednesday & Thursday, Sept 22 -23, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct 5-6, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov 2-3, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Saturday & Sunday, Dec 4-5, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec 14-15, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, April 5-6, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Saturday & Sunday, April 30-May 1, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Wednesday & Thursday, May 11-12, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, May 17-18, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Thursday & Friday, Mar 10-11, 2011 |
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Middleborough, MA |
| Wednesday & Thursday, Mar 16-17, 2011 |
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Middleborough, MA |
| Saturday & Sunday, Mar 19-20, 2011 |
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Middleborough, MA |
| Thursday & Friday, Jan 20-21, 2011 |
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Great Lakes |
| Thursday & Friday, Feb 10-11, 2011 |
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Great Lakes |
| Wednesday & Thursday, Feb 16-17, 2011 |
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Great Lakes |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan 11-12, 2011 |
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Wilmington, NC |
| Saturday & Sunday, Jan 15-16, 2011 |
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Wilmington, NC |
Powerboat Owners
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Date |
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Location |
| Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 13-14, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Thursday & Friday, Nov 11-12, 2010 |
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Union, NJ |
| Thursday & Friday, Mar 31-April 1, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Tuesday & Wednesday, April 19-20, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Wednesday & Thursday, May 25-26, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
| Wednesday & Thursday, June 8-9, 2011 |
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Union, NJ |
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Itinerary
DAY 1 of Hands On
8:00-8:30 REGISTRATION
8:30-9:45 INTRO TO SERVICING PROCEDURES
a. Cautions needed (safety)
b. Types of tools needed
c. Understanding the service manual
d. Identifying engines
9:45-10:30 SERVICING LUBRICATION SYSTEM
a. Identifying lube system components
b. Checking oil level
c. Removing and refilling lube oil
d. Removing and replacing lube oil filter
10:30-10:40 BREAK
10:40-12:00 SERVICING LUBRICATION SYSTEM (Con't)
e. Checking transmission oil level
f. Removing and replacing transmission oil
g. Checking lube oil pressure
h. Checking lube oil warning system
i. Review
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-3:00 SERVICING COOLING SYSTEM
a. Identifying cooling system components
b. Remove, check and replace zincs
c. Checking water flow
d. Checking coolant level and strength
e. Removing and replacing coolant
3:00-3:10 BREAK
3:10-4:30 SERVICING COOLING SYSTEM (Cont'd)
f. Removing and replacing sea water pump impeller
g. Adjusting water pump belts
h. Checking sea cock through hull, sea strainer, water hoses and exhaust water lift & hoses
i. Winterizing the engine
j. Checking overheat problems and cooling warning system
4:30-5:00 QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & REVIEW
DAY 2 of Hands On
8:00-8:30 REGISTRATION
8:30-10:30 SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM
a. Identifying fuel system components
b. Bleeding fuel lines (low pressure)
c. Bleeding fuel lines (high pressure)
d. Replace primary and secondary fuel filters
10:30-10:40 BREAK
10:40-12:00 SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM (Con't)
e. Checking and adjusting throttle cable
f. Checking and adjusting stop mechanism
g. Checking smoke and noise problems
h. Testing injectors on engine
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-3:00 SERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
a. Identifying electrical systems components
b. Servicing the battery
c. Checking the wiring harness
d. Checking the starter. Adjusting alternator belts
3:00-3:10 BREAK
3:10-4:15 INSTALLATION AND OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS
a. Check and adjust transmission shift cable
b. Check engine mount
c. Check and adjust prop shaft alignment
4:15-5:00 QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & REVIEW
+ THE COST FOR THE WEEKEND 2-DAY HANDS-ON CLASS IS $730.00.
**TRANSFER POLICY: A $30.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED IN THE EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESCHEDULE WITHIN THE SAME SEASON
***CANCELLATION POLICY: A FULL REFUND LESS $30.00 FEE PER COURSE WILL BE ISSUED IF A CANCELLATION OCCURS PRIOR TO 10 DAYS OF A SCHEDULED CLASS. A 50% REFUND PER COURSE WILL BE ISSUED IF A CANCELLATION OCCURS WITHIN 3 TO 10 DAYS OF A SCHEDULED CLASS. NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED FOR NO SHOWS OR CANCELLATIONS THAT OCCUR WITHIN 2 DAYS OF A SCHEDULED CLASS.
Mack Boring & Parts Company reserves the right to cancel the class if a minimum number of students do not register for the class.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS