The 12-Volt Bible for Boats
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (509 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071392335 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He is the author of Outboard Engines and Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems. Ed Sherman is the asssistant director of education at the American Boat & Yacht Council, the country's preeminent standard-making boating body. Miner Brotherton is a longtime boater and professor (retired) of physical sciences and marine electronics who excels at rendering technical boating top
Theodore R. Spickler said Everything you wanted to know about batteries but were afraid to ask. This comprehensive review of boat batteries is quite useful beginning with the basics of electricity including Ohms Law etc. There is an entire chapter on charging batteries and the basic electricity behind lighting systems and circuits is carefully analyz. Notadev said Three Stars. Old school paperback, black and white. Wiring usually is color coded. Not enough diagrams.. Brian K said Great book. Everything you need to understand basic boat wiring. If you own a boat, this book is a definite must have.
"It's the best value and has stood the test of time" - Offshore "A gentle journey through the complexities of electrical circuitry" - Small Boat Journal
The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a clear, nonthreatening introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. This second edition is thoroughly updated with respect to modern batteries, breaker and panel design, alternative energy sources, and troubleshooting equipment, but it retains the fundamental simplicity that is the source of its enduring popularity (more than 100,000 copies sold).