Essential Boat Electrics: Carry out Electrical Jobs on Board Properly & Safely

Electricity is essential on board boats to keep systems running and provide crew with services. This book provides understanding of boat electrics, removing the mystique and giving confidence to tackle jobs safely. It includes tutorials on using a multimeter, wiring a circuit, troubleshooting faults, and choosing solar panels and batteries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Electricity is an essential component on board most boats, serving the crucial purpose of maintaining the vessel's systems and providing the crew with the necessary services. A significant portion of the electrical system will be professionally installed, leaving many yachtsmen with limited knowledge of the intricate details of electric circuits. However, given the immense importance of electrical power, a basic understanding of it can be invaluable, whether for utilizing it when away from the marina or for repairing and upgrading your systems.

This book aims to impart that understanding and empower you to perform electrical tasks on board yourself, ensuring proper and safe execution. It demystifies boat electrics and instills confidence in tackling jobs when required. The book includes the minimum formulae and theory necessary, focusing more on practical applications using simple language and clear illustrations. Tutorials are provided, covering a range of topics, from using a multimeter and wiring a circuit to troubleshooting electrical faults, all presented with easy-to-follow photo sequences. Additionally, the book explores tasks such as selecting solar panels and batteries and connecting navigational instruments.

This book serves as an excellent manual for yachtsmen seeking to maintain a steady power supply. It has undergone a thorough modernisation and update for this new edition, courtesy of boating electric wizard Oliver Ballam.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 171 x 240 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912177295
Edition number: 3 New edition