Powerboater s Guide to Electrical Systems, Second Edition

Edwin R. Sherman

ISBN 10: 0071485503 / ISBN 13: 9780071485500

Published by International Marine Publishing Co, 2007

About this Item

A guide for electrical projects and repairs. It walks you through wiring diagrams, problem diagnoses, ignition and battery systems, shore power circuits, and equipment installation. It helps you learn how to draw up a wiring diagram for a boat, locate and identify wiring and circuit components, and select and use a multimeter. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 180 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562. . 2007. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780071485500

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Powerboater s Guide to Electrical Systems, Second Edition
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing Co
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071485503
• ISBN 13: 9780071485500
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Understand, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade your boat’s electrical systems

Frustrated by the high cost of basic electrical work but nervous about tackling such projects yourself? Get sound advice and guidance from author Ed Sherman, who wrote and teaches the American Boat & Yacht Council’s certification program for electrical technicians. In Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems, he combines basic theory with step-by-step directions for troubleshooting problems, making repairs, and installing new equipment. Learn to

• Draw up a wiring diagram for your boat
• Locate and identify wiring and circuit components
• Select and use a multimeter
• Choose and maintain battery and marine ignition systems
• Troubleshoot starting, charging, and instrument problems
• Install DC and AC marine accessories, equipment, and electronics

“Ed Sherman's nationally recognized expertise in electrical systems in boats makes him a natural choice to train and certify marine electricians. . . . He believes, as I do, that doing it right the first time will surely enhance your boating experience.”--C. T. “Skip” Moyer III, Past President, American Boat & Yacht Council

About the Author

Ed Sherman is one of the country’sbest-known authorities on marine electrical systems.A senior writer at the American Boat & Yacht Council, hehas played a key role in defining that organization’s nationalstandards for electrical systems.