Understanding Boat Wiring - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781574093629

About this item

by John C. Payne (Author)

From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power.

Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:

Boat wiring standards
Basic electrical principles
System voltages
How to plan and install boat wiring
Circuit protection and isolation
Switchboards and panels
Bilge pump wiring
Mast and external wiring
Grounding systems

Author Biography

John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than forty years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry, and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and author of fifteen marine electrical and electronics books, including Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, and numerous magazine articles. John has been involved with everything from submarine sonar systems and oil rig operation manuals to military helicopters. Currently, he is a commissioning manager for some of the world's largest and most complex offshore oil production and drilling installations. He has built, restored, and cruised several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. He is a member of the ABYC and the Cruising Association.

Number of Pages: 120

Dimensions: 0.35 x 8.98 x 6.04 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: May 07, 2024

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