Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System

Adlard Coles Manual

Author:	Mike Westin
Published:	2013
Format:	Paperback, 128 pages
Size:	246 × 189 × 7 mm

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A Visual Manual for Boat Electrical Upgrades

Step-by-step photographic instructions for DIY boat builders and repairers looking to overhaul or upgrade electrical systems – with minimal theory.

Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System is a comprehensive, hands-on manual for the DIY boat builder and repairer. As the third in Mike Westin’s acclaimed photographic series, this guide delivers detailed, step-by-step instructions that go far beyond the general coverage found in mainstream boat repair books or yachting magazines.

Designed as a visual, practical companion, it focuses on procedures rather than theory – making it easier for readers to follow along and implement the upgrades themselves. For those who want to delve deeper, background theory is included in a dedicated appendix.

Introduction: Practical Rather Than Theoretical
About the Project Boat – A Vancouver 27
1. When Does a System Need Upgrading?
2. Tools and Equipment
3. Cables
4. Batteries
5. Charging
6. Shore Power
7. The Distribution Panel
8. The Inverter
9. Lighting
10. Sun
11. Wind Power
12. The Motorboat
13. Lessons
14. Basic Theory
15. Glossary
Index

About the Author

Mike Westin is a marine journalist and, in his spare time, a DIY boat repairer. He has owned and worked on a variety of power and sailing boats, giving him first-hand knowledge of the practical challenges faced by boat owners. His experience ensures this guide speaks directly to readers tackling real-life repair projects.