Product Description

The long-awaited third edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors is fully updated and illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams and graphs. As increasing numbers of boaters are buying and relying on electronic and electrical devices, this book will provide invaluable information on how to select, install, maintain and troubleshoot all the electrical and electornic systems on a boat. This expanded third edition covers battery capacity, charging systems, lightning and corrosion protection , refrigeration, heating, desalinators, generators, radar, internet, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, GMDSS, short-wave communications, GPS, EPIRBs and much more. 'Everything a sailor could possibly want to know about marine electronics is here outstanding.' Classic Boat 'An essential reference manual for both the unitiated and the expert.' Yachting Monthly

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #248742 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 448 pages

Review
'The new edition covers just about every aspect of electical equipment to be found aboard and covers both 12 volt and AC power. It is a quite essential publication written to appeal to both the expert and the amateur.' Multihull (August 2007)

About the Author
John C Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than 30 years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and the author of several other marine electrical and electronics books and numerous magazine articles. He is a regular contributor to DIY-Boat Magazine and has built and restored several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. His website is www.fishingandboats.com

Customer Reviews

marine electrics
well illustrated, clear and concise descriptions,
written by a very knowlegable and experienced sailor / author