Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Edwin Sherman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2007

Understand, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade your boat’s electrical systems

Frustrated by the high cost of basic electrical work but nervous about tackling such projects yourself? Get sound advice and guidance from author Ed Sherman, who wrote and teaches the American Boat & Yacht Council’s certification program for electrical technicians. In Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems, he combines basic theory with step-by-step directions for troubleshooting problems, making repairs, and installing new equipment. Learn to

• Draw up a wiring diagram for your boat
• Locate and identify wiring and circuit components
• Select and use a multimeter
• Choose and maintain battery and marine ignition systems
• Troubleshoot starting, charging, and instrument problems
• Install DC and AC marine accessories, equipment, and electronics

“Ed Sherman's nationally recognized expertise in electrical systems in boats makes him a natural choice to train and certify marine electricians. . . . He believes, as I do, that doing it right the first time will surely enhance your boating experience.”--C. T. “Skip” Moyer III, Past President, American Boat & Yacht Council

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Understand, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade your boat’s electrical systems

Frustrated by the high cost of basic electrical work but nervous about tackling such projects yourself? Get sound advice and guidance from author Ed Sherman, who wrote and teaches the American Boat & Yacht Council’s certification program for electrical technicians. In Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems, he combines basic theory with step-by-step directions for troubleshooting problems, making repairs, and installing new equipment. Learn to

• Draw up a wiring diagram for your boat
• Locate and identify wiring and circuit components
• Select and use a multimeter
• Choose and maintain battery and marine ignition systems
• Troubleshoot starting, charging, and instrument problems
• Install DC and AC marine accessories, equipment, and electronics

“Ed Sherman's nationally recognized expertise in electrical systems in boats makes him a natural choice to train and certify marine electricians. . . . He believes, as I do, that doing it right the first time will surely enhance your boating experience.”--C. T. “Skip” Moyer III, Past President, American Boat & Yacht Council

Ed Sherman is one of America’s best-known authorities on marine technology. He is the author of Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting and Outboard Engines and the coauthor of The 12-Volt Bible for Boats. As the senior staff writer for the American Boat & Yacht Council, he plays a key role in defining that organization’s national standards for electrical systems and certifying marine electricians to the standards.

About the Author

Ed Sherman is one of the country’s best-known authorities on marine electrical systems. A senior writer at the American Boat & Yacht Council, he has played a key role in defining that organization’s national standards for electrical systems.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 2 edition (July 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071485503
• ISBN-13: 978-0071485500
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.