The marine electrical & electronics bible : a practical handbook for cruising sailors (3rd ed)

The long-awaited third edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors is fully updated and illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams and graphs.

As increasing numbers of boaters are buying and relying on electronic and electrical devices, this book will provide invaluable information on how to select, install, maintain and troubleshoot all the electrical and electronic systems on a boat.

This expanded third edition covers battery capacity, charging systems, lightning and corrosion protection, refrigeration, heating, desalinators, generators, radar, internet, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, GMDSS, short-wave communications, GPS, EPIRBs and much more. 'Everything a sailor could possibly want to know about marine electronics is here outstanding.' - "Classic Boat". 'An essential reference manual for both the unitiated and the expert.' - "Yachting Monthly."