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
