Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The illustrated guide to your boat's electrical system
Whether you take to the sea under power or sail, whether you bounce around the bay in your runabout or cross oceans in your cruiser, you’ll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems in this completely practical guide. Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is the user-friendly, roll-up-your-sleeves manual for onboard electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to rewiring your boat to ABYC standards.
“The Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat’s electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater’s library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards.”—from the Foreword by Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council
“When electrical problems and projects come up, this book will be your best friend.”—The Ensign
“Written in clear, concise terms and backed by detailed illustrations for easier comprehension.”—Powerboat
“Deserves a permanent place on your shelves.”—Boating World
“It is clear why Wing so enjoys explaining how things work—he is very good at it, as this book demonstrates.”–Dockside
“A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw away the rest.”–Motorboat & Yachting
From the Back Cover
The illustrated guide to your boat's electrical system
Whether you take to the sea under power or sail, whether you bounce around the bay in your runabout or cross oceans in your cruiser, you’ll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat’s DC and AC electrical systems in this completely practical guide. Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is the user-friendly, roll-up-your-sleeves manual for onboard electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to rewiring your boat to ABYC standards.
“The Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat’s electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater’s library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards.”—from the Foreword by Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council
“When electrical problems and projects come up, this book will be your best friend.”—The Ensign
“Written in clear, concise terms and backed by detailed illustrations for easier comprehension.”—Powerboat
“Deserves a permanent place on your shelves.”—Boating World
“It is clear why Wing so enjoys explaining how things work—he is very good at it, as this book demonstrates.”–Dockside
“A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw away the rest.”–Motorboat & Yachting
Charlie Wing received his Ph.D. in oceanography from MIT. Since then, he has spent his career explaining how things work. He founded two do-it-yourself house-building schools; hosted a PBS series on energy conservation; and has written more than a dozen top-selling do-it-yourself books. Wing lived aboard his boat for 6 years, during which he wrote the first edition of this book.
Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook
Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook,Charlie Wing,International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press,0071446443,Boating - General,Boating And Sailing,Boats and boating,Electric equipment,Engineering - Electrical & Electronic,Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Transportation,Boating,Sports & Recreation / Boating
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