Unlimited email support for diesel engine service or offshore passage planning
$950 Unlimited Email Consultation
Two of the most intimidating tasks we hear cruisers talk about are servicing your diesel engine yourself for the first time and preparing for offshore passages.
That's why we offer flat-rate, unlimited email consultation services on these critical topics. You can contact us for help anytime for as long as you own your boat.
We're here to help you feel confident tackling these tasks for the first time and beyond, with professional guidance just an email away.
DIY Engine Service Support
Your diesel engine is one of the most critical pieces of safety equipment on your boat. It also happens to be one of the costliest things to replace. Fortunately, it only takes a basic understanding of your engine plus a solid maintenance schedule for you to be able to enjoy years of trouble-free cruising and reduce the cost of ownership of your boat.
You will be provided with tips for evaluating your engine’s health backed by years of experience servicing and maintaining diesel engines. Together, we will develop a maintenance schedule for you to follow to ensure years of service from your engine. You will receive step-by-step guidance on:
Changing your crank case oil and lube filter
Changing your fuel filters
Bleeding your fuel system
Changing your raw water impeller
Developing a maintenance schedule to follow
Anything else you have questions about
Passage Planning Support
Planning for an offshore passage got you feeling stressed? It’s a lot to prepare for! There’s weather and route planning to consider, safety equipment and procedures that need refreshing, provisioning and meal planning to keep your crew satiated, and so much more.
Take advantage of Julie's expertise in passage planning and logistics with unlimited email assistance. You’ll feel confident tackling it all for the first time and beyond with professional advice just an email away.
You will receive step-by-step guidance on:
Route and weather planning
Menu planning and provisioning
Watch schedules and log
Safety equipment and procedures
At-sea boat maintenance
Anything else you have questions about
How it Works
Consultations are best conducted via email which allows us to research answers and keep track of what we've discussed.
After completing payment, we'll ask you to complete a detailed questionnaire so we can be totally prepared to help you succeed.
Note that while we try to respond within 24-48 hours, if we are at sea or conducting sail training responses may be slightly delayed.
Your purchase of unlimited consultation support is good as long as you own your boat.