Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible 4th edition: A practical handbook for cruising sailors

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John C. Payne

Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible 4th edition

A practical handbook for cruising sailors

John C. Payne

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
04 February 2025

Electronics engineering; Boating

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.

By: John C. Payne
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781399414180
ISBN 10: 1399414186
Pages: 680
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than 30 years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and the author of several other marine electrical and electronics books and numerous magazine articles. He is a regular contributor to DIY-Boat Magazine and has built and restored several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. His website is www.fishingandboats.com

Reviews for Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible 4th edition: A practical handbook for cruising sailors

An essential reference manual for both the uninitiated and the expert. * Yachting Monthly * Perhaps the most easy to follow electrical reference to date. * Cruising World * On electrics, the best book by far we have come across. * Motor Boat & Yachting *