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Maintenance manuals explain how marine engines and boat systems work, and how to keep the machinery operating at peak efficiency.

With a manual it's easy to learn the most efficient methods for laying-up a boat and motor for the winter, how to tune an engine for optimal performance, drain gear case oil, change crankcase oil or to simply replace the clutch dog.

When considering whether to buy a how-to book or video, keep in mind that books are better at explaining theory and going into minute detail, while videos hold the edge in demonstrating an easy-to-follow process of repair and final reassembly.

For a big project, it's best to have both. Here are some suggestions from our editors of books that are available from Amazon Bookseller.