Books in the Adlard Coles Book of series

The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English, it explains how a diesel engine works, and how to care for it.Melanie Bartlett explains how the engine uses simple processes to covert fuel to power, and then looks at the various sub-systems that allow those processes to take place. She also advises on tools, winterizing and provides hints, tips and helpful fault-finding tables. Systems covered include: fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical, propeller and transmission and control.This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and illustrated with new full-color photos and diagrams. In particular, the Common Rail Injection System is covered, which governs how the fuel system is constructed, combined with the use of electronics (as opposed to mechanics) to control it thereby meeting the need for cleaner, greener engines to meet emissions regulations.

This guide enables the reader to master over 50 of the most useful knots. The knots are divided up into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for a different purpose.

This book sets out the rules in an easy-to-follow format, covering waterway signs, signals, flags and lights, markings on vessels, procedures in tunnels, locks and weirs, overtaking rules, berthing, and explains buoyage and landmarks. It also forms the basis of the RYA test for the International Certificate of Competence.

Aims to help yachtsmen and motorboaters pass the ICC test - essential for anyone wanting to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe and to many European coastal waters too. This book explains the syllabus in detail, provides revision notes, and includes a set of self-test questions and answers at every stage.

A thoroughly modern take on an essential skill covering tackle, manual and hydraulic systems, and safe anchoring techniques in all conditions.