Boat diesel courseOnline engine maintenance now also in German

Michael Rinck

 · 03.11.2025

Boat diesel course: Online engine maintenance now also in GermanPhoto: BoatHowTo
For the German engine course, the entire video material was re-recorded in German.
BoatHowTo is now also available in German. A lot of new content has also been created. With more than 100 lessons and 10 hours of video material, even boat owners with little experience in engine maintenance and repair can take on their own tasks.

Engine problems are one of the most common causes of emergencies on the water. BoatHowTo's online boat diesel engine course offers a comprehensive solution for all boat owners who want to better understand and maintain their engines themselves. Until now, the course was only available in English. Now Dr Marie Schneider has translated it into German and added additional topics. As a result, the course offers over 10 hours of video material in more than 100 clearly structured lessons. It provides practical knowledge for independent maintenance work and troubleshooting. It is particularly noteworthy that the course is suitable for both absolute beginners and experienced boat owners and covers all common diesel engines and sizes.

Extensive content for all levels of knowledge

The boat diesel course goes far beyond superficial explanations and offers an in-depth understanding of how diesel engines work. Participants learn step by step how their engine works, how to carry out maintenance work independently and how to proceed systematically in the event of problems. Particularly valuable: the course also teaches how to recognise potential problems at an early stage before they lead to serious faults. The content is illustrated by practical workshop sequences and helpful animations that make complex relationships easy to understand. There are also detailed lecture notes for each topic, which serve as a reference work.

Practical aids for everyday life on board

In addition to the video modules, the course contains numerous practical aids for use on board. These include special checklists to assist with regular maintenance work or troubleshooting. These can be printed out and kept on board so that they are quickly to hand at the crucial moment. The offer is supplemented by detailed tool recommendations to help boat owners equip their on-board workshop sensibly. As a special highlight, the course offers bonus lessons in which, among other things, a complete engine disassembly is shown - an insight that is normally reserved for specialists.

Independence and cost savings

After completing the course, participants will be able to maintain their engine independently and confidently, recognise and rectify faults and assess the overall condition of the system. This newly gained independence not only leads to greater safety on the water, but also saves considerable costs for workshop visits. In addition, the specialist knowledge acquired makes it easier to communicate with mechanics if professional help is needed. The course is aimed at all types of boat - from sailing boats and motorboats to blue water yachts - and is relevant for both owners and charterers who want to enjoy their trips with fewer worries.

Boat diesel course: access and availability

The online boat diesel engine course is available for a one-off fee of €299. After registration, participants receive immediate and unlimited access to all course content. This includes more than 10 hours of video material, comprehensive scripts, practical instructions and checklists. The course can be completed at your own pace and the content is available for reference at any time - be it before planned maintenance or in the event of an unexpected problem on the water. The investment in the course often pays for itself the first time you carry out repairs or maintenance yourself.

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The course topics in detail

Course scope:

  • Video material: Over 10 hours
  • Lessons: More than 100 structured units
  • Access: Unlimited in time
  • Price: 299 Euro (one-off fee)
  • Boathowto.de

Course contents:

  • Main modules: Functionality, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Bonus content: Engine disassembly and special topics
  • Materials: Lecture notes, checklists, tool recommendations
  • Target group: Beginners and professionals

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