Boat owners interested in signing up for River
Canal Rescue’s two day Boat and Engine
Maintenance courses this year need to book early as spaces are filling fast,
advises Managing Director Stephanie Horton.
She comments: “A few spaces are still available on
the 17-18 May course, however, demand tends to peak just before the summer and
continues through to September. We
always receive a lot of enquiries via our stand at Crick in May, so it’s wise
to book now to avoid disappointment.”
The courses
cover basic boat engine maintenance and boat electric systems and suit all
backgrounds, particularly DIY fans and those keen to develop their knowledge
and skills.
Held at Alvechurch marina near Birmingham and run
by Keith Duffy (ex RCR engineer) and Howard Williams (electrical specialist),
classroom and workshop topics include; diesel engines, transmissions, boat
plumbing, electrics, lay-up and re-fit procedures.
To ensure participants gain more ‘hands-on’
experience alongside the theory, four engines are provided.
The Maintenance courses cost £100 and after the May
session (April is fully booked), will be held on 12-13 July, 16-17 August,
13-14 September and 25-26 October. A follow-on course, Boat Electrics, taking a
more in-depth look at marine diesel engines is also available at £130.
To find out more visit www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk call 01785 785680 or
email enquiries@rivercanalrescue.co.uk
