Elena Rostova, M.Eng., ABYC Master Tech | Chief Marine Propulsion Engineer

Elena Rostova, M.Eng., ABYC

Chief Marine Propulsion Engineer • ABYC Master Technician

Elena Rostova holds a Master of Engineering in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College and active ABYC Master Certified Technician credentials across Marine Diesel Engines, Marine Electrical, and Marine Systems. With 18 years directing shipyard workshops and diagnosing advanced marine electronic propulsion, Elena ensures all technical tolerances on SailingManuals meet OEM engineering standards.

M.Eng. SUNY Maritime ABYC Master Marine Technician NMEA 2000 Certified Diesel Fuel Systems Specialist 18 Yrs Shipyard Experience

Propulsion Audit & Bench Tolerances Role

Elena heads the technical validation desk at SailingManuals. She audits all engine workshop specifications, valve lash clearance protocols, high-pressure fuel rail tolerances, and wiring schematics. Her team is responsible for compiling the printable vector PDF workshop cards distributed across our outboard and diesel repositories.

Engineering Specializations

• Four-Stroke High-Output Outboards: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), variable valve timing (Honda VTEC, Yamaha VMAX), and fly-by-wire digital steering systems.
• Auxiliary Sailboat Diesels: Common-rail fuel injection, heat exchanger descaling protocols, raw water impellers, and Saildrive diaphragm security.
• Marine Electrical Systems: High-amperage battery banks, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) installations, galvanic isolation, and ABYC E-11 AC/DC standards.

Featured Technical Manuals Audited

• Yamaha Marine Outboards Service Documentation & Workshop Specs
• Mercury Marine Outboard Propulsion Manuals & Technical Archive
• Honda Marine Four-Stroke Outboard Manuals & VTEC Specs
• Yanmar Marine Diesel Auxiliary Engine Service Manuals