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FALL 2014 | MARINE TECHNICIAN TODAY
IO-303A – Alpha Out-drive Systems and Servicing
IO-303B – Bravo Out-drive Systems and Servicing
Each out-drive (one day for Alpha, and one day for Bravo) are
covered in this two-day course that is designed to give the
technician a working foundation of MerCruiser out-drives and their
related systems. The technician will be provided with Alpha, Bravo
(1,2,3) and Vazer general service information such as gear ratios,
lubricant charts, rotations, etc. The course will cover drive unit
history for both Alpha and Bravo units. The main concentration of
the course will be on servicing, troubleshooting and installation of
out-drives. On last day of this training week, hands-on experience
of these systems will be covered. The instructor for this course is
Bob Hoard
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• March 25, 2015 (Alpha) – Litchfield, IL
• March 26, 2015 (Bravo) – Litchfield, IL
• March 27, 2015 – Hands on training for Alpha, Bravo systems-
Litchfield, IL
IO-304 Inboard Engine Computerized Diagnostic Equipment
This course is designed to provide the service technician with the
options available for diagnosing marine inboard engine problems
and covers the different types of equipment used in the field.
Data from manufacturer engine software, Engine Diagnostic
Computers and Code Readers can be challenging to interpret.
Good interviewing skills—that we discuss—will often provide you
with helpful troubleshooting clues. This course includes hands-on
experience with a variety of diagnostic tools on actual running
engines. Instructor for this course is
John Bernier
.
• February 6, 2015 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
IO-401A - Analyzing Sterndrive Engine Failure Part 1
IO-401B – Analyzing Sterndrive Engine Failure Part 2
This expanded course is broken into two high-intense days of
training. Part 1 and Part 2 are each two-day programs, and the
full four-day workshop will address many causes of marine engine
and component failures, and engine replacement (remanufactured
vs. new). Other topics covered are proper maintenance, off-
season storage, and proper techniques to avoid comebacks and
failures. Many tips and tricks will be uncovered, along with a lot
more information, even for the experienced marine technician.
Engine systems to be covered are valve trains, internal engine
components, fuel systems, cooling systems and ignition systems.
The instructor for this course is
John Mosetti
.
• February 23-24, 2015 (Part 1) – Houston, TX
• February 25-26, 2015 (Part 2) – Houston, TX
• March 9-10, 2015 (Part 1) – Seattle, WA
• March 11-12, 2015 (Part 2) – Seattle, WA
IO-E04 Sterndrive High Performance Upgrades
Learn some of the do’s and dont’s when it comes to high
performance. The instructor will explain both the positives and the
negatives involved in inboard high performance. His many years
of knowledge building race boat engines will help you learn how to
maximize the performance of an engine, and when not to take on
this challenge. This course is taught by
John Mosetti
.
• February 27, 2015 – Houston, TX
• March 13, 2015 – Seattle, WA
SS-102 Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Theory
Finally, understand how electricity works in this expanded two-
day workshop. This course provides technicians with the proper
fundamental knowledge and theory of electricity and how it
interfaces with marine systems. Topics to be covered are: basic
DC electricity theory; ohm’s law; magnetism; wire sizing; parallel
and series circuits; batteries, basic wiring, switching devices,
isolators, battery combiners; advanced battery systems; typical
20-foot boat wiring layout, and troubleshooting. ABYC
specifications are used throughout the course.
Conrad Kreuter
.
• March 16 – 17, 2015 – Camdenton, MO
SS-103 Can Bus Systems Technology
Today’s hottest technology for both engine and boat system
control is CanBus technology. Because of this hot new topic, this
workshop has been expanded into a three-day course. CanBus
is the new central nervous system (communication network)
for modern marine systems and is used by virtually all engine
manufacturers and most production boat builders. This technology
allows the operator to observe and control the propulsion system,
electronic navigation, and other systems such as fuel and water
tanks. Not all CanBus systems are the same or compatible.
Hands-on experience with a simplified CanBus system is
used. Instructor for this course is
Will Smith
.
• March 18-20 – Camdenton, MO
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CONT.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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