This tough and compact 'Mariners' Manual' is a concise guide to the installation and maintenance of the many types of boats electrical equipment now in use - from generators and batteries to the latest electronic position fixing devices. With step-by-step cures for persistent faults, and tips on running repairs, it is the practical handbook to keep on board for confidence and safety in routine work, every day sailing and emergencies.

'Electrics Afloat' is an electrical book with a difference. Based on one of 'Practical Boat Owner's' most successful series, Alastair Garrods's cutting edge computer generated artwork and clear uncomplicated text succeeds in simplifying an extremely complicated subject in a new and exciting way.

Covering: Basic Laws of Electricity, Measuring Electricity, Batteries, Engine Electrics, Alternators, Voltage Regulators, Battery Charging Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, DC Distribution, Fuses and Circuit Breakers, AC Safety, Shore Power Systems, Grounding and Bonding, Marine Electrical Websites.

A hang up guide to boat electrics covers:-

Formulae, Multimeters, Testing, Batteries, Circuit Protection, Tools, Soldering and Wiring, Connections, Faults, Anodes, AC Power, Charging and Power Consumption.

See also G098: Diesel Companion, G603 First Aid Companion, and G604 Weather Companion