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Essential Boat Electrics [Hardcover]

Pat Manley (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 12 Jan 2007 | ISBN-10: 1904475175 | ISBN-13: 978-1904475170
A clear, concise and logical introduction to boat electrics. An
understanding of this subject is essential for any skipper -salt water is a harsh
environment for wires and chips and problems can occur at any time, both in
harbour and at sea. Featuring fantastic, clear, colour graphics.
Topics include:
" What is electricity?
" Where electricity comes from (the engine, shore power, a generator, renewable
sources).
" How the boat is wired.
" Instruments.
" Laptops.
" Charging the batteries.
" Troubleshooting.

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 152 pages
  • Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd. (12 Jan 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1904475175
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904475170
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 1.5 x 21.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 242,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"For anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of their boats electrics, ‘Essential Boat Electrics ... looks just about ideal." -- Motor Boat Monthly, January 2007

"It is aimed squarely at the beginner with simple text and clear photos and diagrams" (Practical Boat Owner, January 2007)

sound, clear information that can be readily understooditll give anyone a good grounding in boat electrics. -- Sailing Today, April 2007

"This is a well-illustrated practical guide that assumes no prior knowledge" -- Yachting Monthly, February 2007

"This would make a welcome addition to your `how to do it
library' and is a useful book to have". -- Boat Mart, July 2007

From the Back Cover

The subject of boat electrics can be daunting. Essential Boat Electrics will remove the mystique, bring understanding, and show you how to carry out the many electrical jobs on board properly and safely for yourself. This is a worthy companion to Simple Boat Maintenance.
You will learn how to:
*use a multimeter,
*wire a circuit,
*protect a circuit,
*troubleshoot electrical faults,
*connect a PC to your instrument system,
and much more.
Essential Boat Electrics looks at tasks such as choosing solar panels or new batteries as well as practical electrical work on your boat and covers 36 topics that a yachtsman will need to tackle to keep the professionals at bay.
Pat Manley has tackled all these jobs himself and tested every electrical device available for Practical Boat Owner magazine. A keen sailor, he must have one of the most ‘self-equipped' boats afloat. He is author of Fernhurst Books' Electrics Companion, Diesel Companion, Radar Companion, and the best selling Small Boat Maintenance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent introduction 5 Dec 2009
By Mr. Nicholas J. Pilbeam
Format:Hardcover
Takes you from the basics but with a lot of experience built into the book it will save immense amountas of time and effort if you need to work on boat electrics.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, straightforward overview 28 Jun 2010
By Maverick
Format:Hardcover
Very handy little book. You get the basics on electricity as well as the practical problem solving.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Basic boat electrics 10 Jan 2011
By J. Lambe
Format:Hardcover
As someone who has no idea about electricity I needed something that started right at the beginning. This book was perfect for me with more than sufficient diagrams and simple explainations. I was able to rewire quite a few electrics using just this book as a guide.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Average 4 Dec 2012
By Mr. Peter G. Nash
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A rather dull book considering the author, Pat Manley, has produced so many engaging books and articles on this subject. Some illustrations are worse than useless such as the "NEW PROTECTED WIRING INSTALLATION" on page 89. Also bizarre blank columns that would have benefited from the inclusion of appropriate high quality photographs or diagrams A little more preparation and investment could have made this book a winner - maybe next time?
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