From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power.

Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:

• Boat wiring standards


• Basic electrical principles


• System voltages


• How to plan and install boat wiring


• Circuit protection and isolation


• Switchboards and panels


• Bilge pump wiring


• Mast and external wiring


• Grounding systems