The completely revised, expanded, and updated 4th edition of the world's
most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors.
Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible is a useful and thoroughly
practical guide that explains in detail how to select, install,
maintain, and troubleshoot all of the electrical and electronic systems
found on board cruising, racing, and trawler yachts, power and motor
boats, and even superyachts. This guide is fully illustrated throughout
with more than 200 informative charts, wiring diagrams, tables, and
graphs. Light on theory and heavy on practical advice, Marine Electrical
and Electronics Bible recognizes that the majority of cruising yachtsmen
do not have a technical background. The chapters are formatted to enable
quick access to technical descriptions and troubleshooting advice. They
are also infused with the author's own professional marine electrical
background and lived cruising experiences, along with lessons learned
over decades of continual input and conversations with fellow sailors.
The Marine Electrical section incorporates all of the latest
developments in battery technology and charging. It also has a
substantial section on renewable energy systems--including wind, water,
and solar--and a comprehensive chapter on marine diesel engines and
related instrumentation systems. The Marine Electronics section is
technologically up-to-date and covers the latest systems and new
developments, including AIS, GMDSS, and radar. The communications
chapters are unique in that they incorporate a comprehensive listing of
radio frequencies and weather broadcast times, from HAM and HF radio to
VHF radio and NAVTEX, for most major sailing areas around the world. The
various satellite communications systems are explained in detail, along
with a curated selection of useful phone boating apps. The final
chapters have extensive troubleshooting, maintenance information, and
practices, as well as a detailed worldwide list of service companies.
