Maintenance eLogbook
Easy way to keep records & much more on your iPad, tablet or desktop
196 pages • 50+ drawings • inventories • checklists • summaries • measures
Don't get caught out by an overdue fuel filter change or by ignoring reduced water flow from the boat's exhaust. One of the best ways to keep the entire system – from fuel tank to propeller – running reliably is keep all information about equipment, inspections and work done in a single Logbook. The MDB eLogbook on your tablet makes this easy and will give peace of mind.
Diesel System Inventory
- click & fill parts numbers
- makes & models
- full system
- saildrives
Click photos to enlarge
Maintenance Checklist
- clickable links & dates
- tick off work done
- checkboxes
- enter next service dates
Inspections
- 50+ drawings
- verify inspections
- samples of equipment
- drawings scalable
Logbook
- enter information as you work
- tasks done & parts installed
- troubleshooting details
- 100 pages
Measures & Calculator
- all common measurements
- automatic conversions
- formulas for all conversions
Bolts - metric & equivalent sizes
- mm in decimal & fractional Inches
- decimal & fractional inches in mm
- tap and drill hole sizes
Summaries
- keep similar records together
- all oil changes in one list etc.
- click to 10 Summary Lists
Index
- detailed index
- clickable links to references
Use on all your devices – the eLogbook has NO saving or printing restrictions. It is DOES NOT require any password. Any restriction that may appear is caused by either 1) the pdf app or 2) settings on your device. The eLogbook is a fillable-form pdf that resides on your device - not on any server - and does not sync between devices. The pdf file can be easily emailed between devices.
The eLogbook functions across platforms on iPads, Android and OS devices. These files are optimized for different devices but will open (with an app) on all devices. Please select the device you will use the most often.
ANDROID TABLETS
iPADS (iOS) and DESKTOPS
SINGLE ENGINE
International date format
eg. 30-Aug-20
optimized for Android tablets
$7.99
7 MB file
USA date format
eg. 8/30/20
optimized for Android tablets
$7.99
7 MB file
optimized for iPads & desktops
$7.99
7 MB file
TWIN ENGINE INSTALLATION - two eLogbooks
International date format
TWIN Engines - 2 elogbooks
$11.99
14 MB file
USA date format
TWIN Engines - 2 eLogbooks
$11.99
14 MB file
optimized for iPads & desktops
TWIN Engines - 2 ELogbooks
$11.99
14 MB file
IMPORTANT: The eLogbook uses fillable forms and requires a PDF app that supports this function, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader supports this function on iPads and tablets when Fill & Sign is activated.
CAUTION: When using Adobe Acrobat – be careful to save the document using Save As. Clicking Save will cause the Adobe software to "flatten" the document so that it can no longer be edited.
Download this SAMPLE to check that the eLogbook will work on your devices (2MB file).
Although default PDF readers on installed on many devices will open the document, most do not support the interactive fillable-form function needed to write and to save the information entered in the text fields.
- Older iPads that do not support iOS 11 will not support fillable forms
- Follow this iPad Guide if you have trouble installing
- Kindle or other ebook readers do not support fillable forms PDFs
- Xodo is now a paid app
Free GUIDE How to Insert a Photo into the eLogbook using Xodo PDF
the small print
- you are buying a license to use the eLogbook on your personal devices - iPad, tablet and desktop
- no restrictions to print or save for your personal use
- this license does not allow sharing - which is an infringement of copyright
- by buying you have satisfied yourself that the eLogbook will work to your satisfaction on your devices (open the free Sample to check)
How the eLogbook and Marine Diesel Basics 1 saved the day!
Free Manuals are Amazing
I’m currently installing a low hours Yanmar 3GMF in my boat to replace the venerable 2QM20 that served me well for over 20 years. Finding manuals was a complete nuisance until I came across Denison’s site. All the manuals I needed in one place, easily downloadable, and FREE!
Why is that a big deal? Because every other site wants you to pay, and their product isn’t cheap either. With Denison’s downloads, I know I’m getting the real deal, not some poorly scanned copy that might or might not be correct or complete.
I am AMAZED!!!
I am a 64 yr old newbie to learning marine diesel mechanics for taking care of the sailboat. So many people said I’d never learn. It was a struggle until this showed up on Kindle. What a God-send. I only wish the Troubleshooting guide was available to add to my library.
Highly recommend this for ALL boat owners (that is, ones with engines!😇)
Response from MARINE DIESEL BASICS
Many thanks for your generous review. I’m delighted that the book has demystified your engine for you and helped you to learn and to get more comfortable. I’m working on book 2 at the moment – 400 pages on How Things Work and Installation Guidelines – and expect to publish later this year. Troubleshooting will be book 3 and I’ll start work on that book as soon as I can. Again, thank you.
Best buy!
Well structured, informative layout & content. Gave me the confidence to make a “working relationship” with my engine at last – Thank you!
Response from MARINE DIESEL BASICS
Thank you for your kind words. Getting over that initial trepidation and engaging with the diesel system is what the book – and the Marine Diesel Basics series – is all about. Much more to come.
Great book, well worth the purchase.
Easy-to-follow, ordered and informative drawings. Full coverage; learnt about a detail (heat exchanger anode) that was not mentioned during a 12-week intensive sailing course. Looking forward to books 2 and 3
Brilliant
Fantastic book and logbook. I am a diesel virgin and when diesel died in a force 7 and trying to get to a safe harbour I reached for this book to walk me through the problems I find it easier to read and follow I do not need velocity numbers or oil efficiency or how to re build my engine upside down blindfolded I need simply problem solving and easy to follow instructions and this is the book for me . I also have calders book but I would be at the bottom of the ocean trying to find the info I needed in time. the log book is also great. I I can’t even read my hand writing so this is a great help and I can enter and follow maintenance over the year
Response from MARINE DIESEL BASICS
Thank you for your generous review – I’m delighted you found help in the book in a challenging situation and admire your determination. Troubleshooting information will come in detail in book 3 in the series. At the moment I’d mid-way through creating the drawings for the 400-page book 2 – How Things Work and Installation Guidelines. Thank you for taking the time to write and share your review. Fair winds and a reliable diesel!