Small Engine/ Outboard Motor Class

General Boats and Motors
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I am looking to take a very basic beginner class on 2 stroke small engines . . . the purpose behind this is to get some general knowledge on motors (outboard in particular), how they work, and to be better able to assess the situation if something were to go wrong while on the boat. I know very little about outboards and how they function. I understand that it takes time and experience working with motors to full understand how they work and how to fix them. I hope to one day get there, but for now, I would like to get my foot in the door and take a beginner class.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I looked at the course list at Trident Tech and didn’t see a small engine class, but I may have missed it.

I know this may seem like a big task to take on, but I am just trying to be as prepared as possible when on the water, inshore or offshore. I really appreciate any input.

2350 Bluewater

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You won’t find many courses like that offered to the public anywhere. A couple years ago I tought a marine diesel course for the Charleston Yacht Club per a request of a friend who is a member. It was fairly involved with four 2 hours classes plus 100+ pages of handouts. I wouldn’t mind putting something together on a one on one basis or if there was a group of people. I’m a lot better with Diesels than outboards, but I have a friend who has 25+ years dealing with outboards and sterndrives that I could lean on.

Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”

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I believe that a power squadron might offer a course like that.