Książka przeznaczona raczej dla właścicieli i użytkowników łodzi niż doświadczonych mechaników. Autor wyjaśnia prostym językiem jak działa silnik i w jaki sposób się nim zajmować (min. wymieniać filtry, zmieniać olej, itp.). Opisuje systemy paliwa, chłodzenia, zapłonu. Książka w języku angielskim.
 
Spis treści: Foreword 1. ...and all because the lady loves ice-cream The main parts of an outboard Sizes and types Why this book? 2. The Basic Process: Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow Four-stroke petrol engines Valves Two-stroke petrol engines Diesel engines Things to do 3. Fuel system Fuel tanks Primer bulb Filters Fuel pump Carburettor Fuel injection Things to do 4. Ignition System Electrical basics Magnetos Timing Spark plugs Kill switches Stop switches Things to do 5. Cooling System The thermostat The water pump Things to do 6. Lubrication Four-stroke lubrication Two-stroke lubrication Oil types and classes Grease Things to do 7. Starters and Electrics Recoil starters Motors and generators Batteries Electrical systems Things to do 8. Transmission Gearboxes Propellers Things to do 9. Control Systems Throttle and gear controls Steering controls Trim and tilt systems Things to do 10. Tools and Working Practices Nuts and bolts Locking devices Pipe fittings Seals and gaskets Tools Tricks of the trade Tool kit 11. Undrowning an Engine Prompt action 12. Maintenance and Fault-finding Flooding Testing for a spark Checking spark plug condition Daily maintenance Routine maintenance Fault finding table 1 Fault finding table 2 Fault finding table 3 Laying up or winterising Acknowledgements Index
Oprawa miękka. 86 stron. Format: 170x240mm. ISBN 0-7136-7575-6