Outboard Engines, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair

Price: £18.99

Though not a large volume (around 150 pages) this is nonetheless a book for the serious mechanic rather than the wish-to-be-better-informed owner. Coverage of the subject is detailed with emphasis on advances in outboard motor design since the original edition of the book thirteen years ago and is widened to include associated matters such as electrics and steering systems. There are sections relating to specific manufacturers' products.

Though published by UK firm A & C Black the origin is the US and a flavour of that wonderful American lets-roll-up-our-sleeves-and-get-on-with-it approach to life can be seen in the book's style. Less usefully perhaps (for British readers), maintenance and servicing would appear to be related to American specifications for engines and for other products such as fuels and lubricants, rather than European ones.

Though the book is hardback, the internals are a bit basic with coarse non glossy paper and no colour, though photographs and diagrams are of a good standard within the limitations of the black and white format. Within these considerations the book can be recommended for those with a serious interest in outboard engines. - BMF