Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8503
EAN num: 9780071343268
ISBN number: 0071343261
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 212
Printing Date: May 04, 2000
Publishing house: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Sale Popularity Level: 602759
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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Like having an electrician looking over your shoulder, but much cheaper!
You can use this simple, step-by-step, illustrated guide to do your own electrical projects and repairs. Author Ed Sherman walks you through the basics, including wiring diagrams, diagnosing problems, ignition systems, battery systems, shorepower circuits, installing equipment, surveying your boat's wiring, and more.
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This is a fantastic book. I read a lot of technical books; actually, that's pretty much all I read. But all the books I read are usually on the topics of software / computer science -- as that is my trade. I recently bought my very first boat, a 30 ft. cruiser. I am the kind of person that feels uncomfortable knowing very little about such a complicated beast.
I bought this book, among many others on various topics. The book exceeds on every level. First, the content is exactly what you expect. Sherman covers all the topics you need to know. Next, the editing is done well -- not too much detail, but just enough. Diagrams are great. Writing is fantastic. I really can appreciate Ed's style. He covers the underlying science without going too deep. I find this extremely important. I had all my physics/chemistry courses over 10 years ago. It is good to brush up on the basics. For example, he has a whole chapter dedicated to batteries. The very first couple of pages describe the science of how a battery works, and the 3 main types of batteries you'll encounter. He then goes into the most pertinent issues with marine batteries: safety, diagnostics, maintenance, which type of battery to use, how batteries are wired toegether, etc. It is exactly what I was looking for.
The very first thing he recommends in the book is trying to make an electrical diagram of your boat. He explains the standards and how to attack the problem, and shows example diagrams. I started this today, and in the couple hours I spent poking around behind distro panels and examining the batteries, I learned a lot, and it was precisely like he laid out in the book.
If you own a boat, I think it is the most responsible thing to do to make sure you understand it - at least from a safety standpoint; as an added bonus you'll probably save yourself a good deal of money.
He gives an example in the book where he saw a boat on fire, and tried to help the people. Their battery had no main on/off switch, and as a result it was just feeding the fire. This is invaluable knowledge to newbie boaters like myself. Educate thyself.
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Great reference book for marine applications. Very understandable. If you own a boat you need this book.
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Ed Sherman provides a great deal of useful information about the electrical systems on a boat. His troubleshooting guides to solve electrical problems are clear, understandable and easy to use. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to work on his or her boat.
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This is a comprehensive guide that I feel is very helpful in all aspects of solving electical problems and maintaining the system on a boat .
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Very useful, but recommend it only for those who want a very detailed description of 12vdc. While it is mainly for boats it is clearly a resource for all who are considering Solar or 12vdc systems. Detailed descriptions, photo's and diagrams. Well worth the money!
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