Published: September 2024
The completely revised, expanded and updated 4th edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for boaters. With a Foreword by Don McIntyre, Founder and Organiser of the Ocean Globe and Golden Globe Races.
This useful and thoroughly practical guide explains in detail how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot all of the electrical and electronic systems on a boat, and is fully illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams, and graphs.
Subject-specific chapters have been updated with the latest information on topics such as batteries and charging systems, including lithium-ion batteries, wiring, alternative energy charging, corrosion protection, GPS, radar, satellite communications, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, instrumentation, and much more.
In addition to being restructured and significantly expanded, the 4th edition of Marine Electrical & Electronics Bible incorporates information on new technology equipment and devices such as AIS; the latest on GMDSS, electronic charting, NAVTEX, lightning protection, and other systems; and brand-new chapters on electrical propulsion, diesel engines, and mobile phone boating apps.
Table of Contents
1. Batteries
2. Battery Charging Systems
3. Alternative Energy Charging Systems
4. Alternator Charging Systems
5. Battery Chargers
6. DC Systems Wiring
7. Corrosion
8. Lighting Systems
9. Lightning Systems
10. Anchor Windlasses
11. Decks, Winches, and Furlers
12. Thrusters
13. DC Motors
14. Boat Diesel Engines
15. Engine Electrical and Instrumentation
16. Electric Propulsion Systems
17. AC Power Systems
18. AC Generators
19. AC Inverters
20. Shore Power Systems
21. Refrigeration and HVAC
22. Water and Sewage Systems
Section Two: Marine Electronics Systems
1. Marine Electronics
2. Marine Electronics Installation
3. Electronic Charting
4. GPS Systems
5. AIS
6. Instruments
7. Electronics Interference
8. Autopilots
9. GMDSS
10. Navtex and Weatherfax
11. VHF radio
12. HF & SSB Radio
13. Ham Radio
14. Satellite Communications
15. Mobile Phones
16. Radar Reflectors
17. Radar
18. Computers
19. Entertainment
20. Safety and Security Systems
21. Forward Looking Sonar and Fishfinders
22. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, 4th edition
Ship Automation for Marine Engineers and ETOs, 2nd Edition
Designing the Electric Energy System of Ships, 2nd Edition
Essential Boat Electrics, 3rd Edition
Powerboating Companion
The Boat Data Book
Upgrading Your Boat's Interior
