RIVER Canal Rescue has announced dates for its 2017 boat and engine maintenance and electrics courses. Run monthly from February to November they cover; diesel engines, transmissions, boat plumbing, boat electrics, lay-up and refit procedures.
Boat and engine maintenance course dates are: 11//12 February, 11/12 March, 8/9 April, 6/7 May, 3/4 June, 15/16 July, 12/13 August, 23/34 September and 4/5 November. Electrics course dates are: 25/26 February, 29/30 April, 10/11 June, 29/30 July, 7/8 October and 25/26 November.
Theory with practical
Held at River Canal Rescue's Baswich head office (by Bridge 101 on the Staffordshire & Worcester Canal), the courses offer a combination of theory with practical demonstrations and participation and are ideal for owners keen to learn more about basic boat engine maintenance and electrics.
A two day weekend boat and engine maintenance course costs £120 and is run by RCR engineers Jay Forman, Kerry Horton and Dave Bull on a rotational basis. The boat electrics course is £150 and run by electrical specialist Howard Williams.
One-to-one sessions
In addition, RCR runs one-to-one follow-up sessions for customers attending courses and trainers can present to groups anywhere in the country. Members' gift vouchers can be redeemed against any products or services, including courses.