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A primer on 12-volt electrical systems for boatowners who are not skilled electricians. Explains how 12-volt DC electrical systems work, how to maintain them, how to recognize an electrical problem, how to trouble-shoot to locate the problem, and what simple tools and techniques you'll need to fix it.
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  • Paperback: 174 pages
  • Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press (September 1, 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071560912
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071560917
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,187,094 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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wind chargers, electrical leaks, spreader lights, test lamp, marine batteries, float switch, marine battery, gel cells, amperage rating, masthead light, charging voltage, shore power, positive plates, starter switch, negative plates, battery switch, cruising boat
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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Book for the Beginner, January 28, 2000
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Good book for the Beginner

The book was published in 1985, so a lot of the technology has changed and improved. It was a real basic book- this is a battery, this is a circuit. I was looking for help rewiring a small boat and this boat was of no major assistence.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Bible for grade schools, March 15, 2001
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This book should be left in the class room, unless you want to know the very basic's of a single engine boat's charging system. This book does not even go in to twin engine, boat's with 120 volt genset's,selector swithes for shore power to generator power, or anything more than a two battery system.If you need help rewiring your boat then I suggest you keep looking
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's for BEGINNERS, May 19, 2004
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This review is from: The 12-Volt Bible for Boats (Paperback)
This is a book for those whose knowlege of 12 volt systems could be summed up as "well, I know there's a battery in there somewhere!" If you already know how to use a multimeter, this book probably isn't for you. Absolutely great for it's target audience, the rank newbie to boat electrical systems.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 12 Volt Bible
Easy to use in wiring a boat or any 12 volt DC wiring. All the things you will need to know to safely wire any 12 volt system
Published on September 19, 2007 by Clark Brown

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money
This book is useless. It has no helpful information on how to wire up any 12 volt device. All this book does is explain the different parts of an electrical system and nothing... Read more
Published on July 20, 2007 by Ron

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Very good basic guide for 12-volt systems. I'm not an expert and needed a little help doing some wiring on our cruiser. This fits the bill.
Published on May 6, 2007 by Stan Jaros

3.0 out of 5 stars 12V Bible Review
Good as advertised - a basic book. Turned out it wasn't really what I was looking for. As another reviewer wrote, if you already know how to use a multi-meter it's probably too... Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Mutn Jeff

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction for 12V Use in the Marine Environment
Even if you've never worked with electricity, but now need to because you have a boat, "The 12-Volt Bible for Boats" is a great introduction that covers more than just the basics... Read more
Published on November 9, 2006 by J. H. Petrescu

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly the right boat electrical book for most owners
This book is exactly what it advertises to be; it is an introduction to the 12 volt DC electrical system used on small boats -- sail, outboard or inboard. Read more
Published on March 24, 2005 by Don Gordon

4.0 out of 5 stars Boat Electronics for the Beginner
Mr. Brotherton has written a basic primer for the 12-Volt system. The second edition was a long time coming, perhaps if they'd attended to business, some of the other books on the... Read more
Published on May 11, 2004 by Edward Richmond

1.0 out of 5 stars Ponderous & hopelessly outdated primer for the clueless.
This is so outdated they should be paying the customer base to haul it away. I did find a use for it, so I ordered one. Read more
Published on June 19, 2003 by reddoberman

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book
Good beginners review of 12 volt systems. Author has good grasp of the subject. Needs revising as many aspects of boating and electricity has changed since written.
Published on May 27, 2000 by R. Fomenko

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