Mechanical

Diesel Essentials For The First Mate

We all know how important a smooth running engine is to our cruising adventures. But how many crew members on your boat know to keep your engine happy?

The old saying goes "two heads are better than one." On any cruising boat that is particularly true. Whether it’s weather forecasting, navigation, cruise planning, or clearing Customs, if you have more than one person dealing with the details, the chances of a making a good decision jump exponentially. The same goes with your diesel engine, but all too often the First Mate has little engine mechanical experience.

To fill that knowledge gap we invite you to join the owner of Great Lakes Diesel and master mechanic, Jim Zima, as he walks you through the basic steps of daily diesel engine maintenance. Jim will teach the crucial basics any crew member can learn and immediately put to use. When it comes to keeping your diesel engine happy, an extra set of eyes, ears and hands is invaluable. Join Jim and learn how to become your boat’s indispensible Assistant Engineering Officer.

Meet The Instructor

Jim Zima
Jim Zima is the owner of Great Lakes Diesel in Vermilion, Ohio. In addition to maintaining, repairing, and re-powering marine diesels Jim teaches numerous seminars in and around the Great Lakes and at the Annapolis Cruisers University. GLD is the largest certified Yanmar dealer on Lake Erie. GLD is also a certified dealer for Westerbeke, Universal, and Kubota. In his GLCC School webinars Jim Zima shows us that he is not only a master mechanic but a great teacher.

Related Webinars

Diesel 1: Marine Diesel Maintenance 101
Jim Zima, owner of Great Lakes Diesel in Vermilion, Ohio, believes that by instructing boat owners in basic maintenance, they learn to do daily engine checks and become confident in their ability to perform their own preventative maintenance services. Knowledge in these areas will keep your boat in good running order and will likely avoid costly repairs.
Diesel 2: I've Got The Diesel Fuel Blues
Ever had that sinking feeling when your diesel starts to labor, sputter, and finally dies? In the second of his GLCC School diesel maintenance series Jim Zima, owner of Great Lakes Diesel in Vermilion, Ohio, will lead you through a thorough and detailed look at how to prevent diesel fuel issues and what to do when they occur. From his classes at the GLCC School to his classes at the Annapolis Cruisers University, Jim Zima shows us that he is not only a master mechanic but a great teacher. Join Jim for this outstanding webinar.
Diesel 3: I'm Cool But My Diesel Is Hot!
An overheated engine is never good, and it always seems to happen at the worst time. In the third of his GLCC School diesel maintenance series Jim Zima, owner of Great Lakes Diesel in Vermilion, Ohio, will lead you through a thorough and detailed look at how to prevent diesel cooling system issues and what to do when they occur. From his classes at the GLCC School to his classes at the Annapolis Cruisers University, Jim Zima shows us that he is not only a master mechanic but a great teacher. Join Jim for this outstanding webinar.