From John C. Payne, on eof the foremost international authorities on
marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new series of
easy-to-understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing
every boat owner, whether sail or power. Each volume is concise,
compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference. Understanding Boat
Batteries and Battery Charging covers: general battery information, lead
acid batteries, AGM batteries, gel batteries, battery ratings and
selection, safety and maintenance, charging, alternators, and
regulators.