Publisher's Synopsis
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
