The Electrical and Diesel classes Dawn and I signed up are starting this
week according to the folks at the Seattle Maritime
Academy which is
part of Seattle Central Community College:
The Electrical course begins tonight (11 January 2010) at 6pm, runs M
& W from 6-9 and runs for 8 weeks. The cost is \$275 + \$25 payable
to the instructor. \
The Diesel starts tomorrow: runs T & TH from 6:30-9:30 for 11 weeks.
The cost is \$300.
If you are interested in one or both, you MUST be at the office at
5:30pm tonight to register/pay.
I took the electrical class and both Dawn and I took the Diesel class.
The Diesel teacher is a bit of an ass and a grump, but he knows a ton
about diesels and we both learned a lot. We had no more knowledge
engines than how to change the oil going in and we able to get an engine
running and we also did a complete teardown on a dead engine which was
great because it completely demystified our engine. I recommend both
classes. As far as this being your last chance… if they have seats, I’m
sure they will let you in. They need the money! ;-)
Here are the course descriptions:
BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR SMALL BOATS AND RECREATIONAL BOATERS - 7251 CSS
122 1A\
MW 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.\
An electrical class designed for the recreational boater and for the
small boat owner. A class that will take the mystery out of how
electrical systems work. Topics to be covered will include batteries,
alternators, solar and wind generators and related charging systems.
Small A/C generator and power inverter systems will be investigated.
Methods for determining load requirements, wire sizing and wiring
techniques will be discussed. Electrical system troubleshooting, meter
reading and hands-on training will be offered to the small boat owner or
operation in a six week course. Course requires a minimum of 10
students.
MARINE DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE & OPERATION FOR BOATERS - 7306 CSS
122 3D\
TTh 6-8 pm\
A course in marine diesel engines that includes theory, operation,
troubleshooting and repair. The student will learn fundamental operating
procedures for marine diesel engines. Instructional format combines
classroom lectures with applied training in diesel engine labs. For the
small boat owner. Course requires a minimum of 15 students.