FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2011 CONTACTS: Dan Williams -- 206-616-6353 or dw7@u.washington.edu Sarah Fisken -- 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop Offered in Tacoma Washington Sea Grant (WSG) and the Foss Waterway Seaport are cosponsoring a two-evening Boat Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop in May for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. The workshop will focus on high impact troubleshooting, including filters, cooling systems, fuel pumps, lubrication and more. The instructor is Larry Blais, an accredited marine surveyor specializing in boat systems and engines. When: Tuesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St., Tacoma http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org The fee is $80. Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised. To register or for more information, contact WSG Marine Education Coordinator Sarah Fisken at (206) 543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu. Marine Electrical Wiring Workshop Offered in Tacoma Washington Sea Grant (WSG) and the Foss Waterway Seaport are cosponsoring an all-day Boat Marine Electrical Wiring Workshop in May for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. The workshop is designed for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels' electrical systems. Topics include American Boat and Yacht Council standards for safest wiring, wire size selection, circuit breaker and fuse ratings, cable routing and labeling, shore power circuits, battery charging circuits, corrosion protection circuits, engine instrument systems and troubleshooting. When: Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St., Tacoma http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org The fee is $80. Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised. To register or for more information, contact WSG Marine Education Coordinator Sarah Fisken at (206) 543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu. Based at the University of Washington, Washington Sea Grant provides statewide marine research, outreach, and education services. The National Sea Grant College Program is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. http://www.wsg.washington.edu/