Understanding Boat Wiring

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

John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than forty years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry, and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and author of fifteen marine electrical and electronics books, including Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, and numerous magazine articles. John has been involved with everything from submarine sonar systems and oil rig operation manuals to military helicopters. Currently, he is a commissioning manager for some of the world’s largest and most complex offshore oil production and drilling installations. He has built, restored, and cruised several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. He is a member of the ABYC and the Cruising Association.