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Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible 4th edition

A practical handbook for cruising sailors

John C Payne author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:12th Sep '24

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Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible 4th edition cover

The completely revised, expanded and updated 4th edition of the world’s most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for boaters.

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.

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 *
The go-to book for cruising sailors for decades ... Do not set sail without it. * PBO *

ISBN: 9781399414180

Dimensions: 184mm x 256mm x 44mm

Weight: 1464g

680 pages

4th edition