Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System

The third in a series of Adlard Coles highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boats Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer, and for owners of older second-hand boats. The electrical system on a boat is crucial for the operation of all manner of useful as well as critical equipment, yet a simple failure or weakness can render these systems inoperable. In older boats fatigued or damaged wiring can be problematical or even terminal, so Mike Westin shows ow to replace a boats electrical system to ensure fault-free service. This is a visual, hand-holding guide, concentrating on the all-important details as it explains each procedure rather than focussing on the theory (which is relegated to an appendix, for those who wish to go further). Cover 1 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Introduction: Practical Rather Than Theoretical 7 About The Project Boat A Vancouver 27 9 01 When Does A System Need Upgrading 12 02 Tools and Equipment 24 03 Cables 36 04 Batteries 48 05 Charging 66 06 Shore Power 72 07 The Distribution Panel 80 08 The Inverter 86 09 Lighting 92 10 Sun 98 11 Wind Power 104 12 The Motorboat 108 13 Lessons 116 14 Basic Theory 120 15 Glossary 124 Index 128