How to Learn Boat Motor Repair
To become a boat motor repair technician, you can take marine maintenance coursework as long as you have a high school diploma or GED. If you're a boating enthusiast who wants to learn about motor maintenance, you can use books and videos to learn about proper motor care and basic repair techniques.
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Search for programs in marine engine repair or marine maintenance at community-college.org. If you can't find local programs, distance-education.org will help you find online learning opportunities. A marine maintenance certificate may be necessary to obtain some boat motor repair jobs. When choosing marine maintenance coursework, make sure your program awards a certificate or an associate's degree.
Enthusiasts should consider the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills & Seamanship class, which covers types of marine engines, maintenance and troubleshooting.
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Visit your local bookstore or library to obtain boat motor repair books, such as "Outboard Motors Maintenance and Repair Manual" by Jean-Luc Pallas. Books can help you understand the terminology, learn parts of the motor and understand how to identify and fix common problems.
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Purchase boat engine maintenance videos from Marine Videos. Watching the videos will help you better understand how to undertake repair than reading in a book. Videos can supplement book learning by showing a hands-on approach, but may not be as comprehensive in discussion of strategy and technique.
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Job-shadow a boat motor repair technician to see how a professional approaches motor repair. Find a technician by asking at harbors, nautical supply stores and by looking through your local telephone directory. This is recommended for enthusiasts who want to learn about tending to their own boats, and anyone considering a boat motor repair career who wants to learn more information before enrolling in a course.
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