by Miner Brotherton, revised by Ed Sherman

The classic reference book for basic electrics on boats. Everything the average yachtsman needs to know on installation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of the circuitry and batteries aboard.

The second edition has been updated to include the latest on marine batteries, chargers, inverters, new wiring conventions, alternative energy sources and modern test gear.

208pp, 2nd ed, 70 b&w illustrations, paperback

RRP £14.99, OUR PRICE £11.99

By E. Beyn
A clear guide for electrical system troubleshooting. It covers lightening protection, engine instruments, and alarms. The chapter on Electrolytic Corrosion is very comprehensive. The 12 Volt Doctor’s Practical Handbook has an expanded troubleshooting section.
Illustrated with simple drawings, you will be able to use The 12 Volt Doctor’s Practical Handbook even if you have no previous electrical experience.
Fix electrical problems on board before calling in expensive outside technicians.
Learn and understand basic electricity.
Maintain your own 12 volt system.
Understand and use “zincs” effectively.
• Isolate and repair hard to diagnose electrical problems.

by Ed Sherman

Whether you are a marine electronics professional or a boatowner, this book will help you understand the new, more powerful methods of troubleshooting marine electrical and electronic systems. A modern boat's sophisticated installations and networked electronics can stretch the traditional diagnostic methods based on trouble lights and multimeters past their useful limits.

This book covers proven, cutting-edge shoreside electrical diagnostic techniques, adapted for boats for the first time.
All techniques demonstrated in clear, easy-to-follow photo sequences. Guides readers through the gnarliest, most perplexing electrical system troubleshooting and installation problems.

Hardback, 192pp, 2007.

by James Yates

From the Helmsman Guides series, this book aims to give a basic understanding of electricity and its use aboard the pleasure boat.
Topics covered include: the battery and how it works, choosing fittings from lights and switches to echo sounders and bilge pumps, selecting and installing VHF radios and radar systems, wiring procedure and basic faultfinding, replacing an existing electrical system.
With clear and highly illustrated information on all the electrics-related aspects of owning and sailing a boat.

128pp, paperback

by Charles Wing

This is a user-friendly, practical manual for all onboard electrical projects — from fixing loose connections to rewiring the entire boat. Simple, clear and abundantly illustrated, it is the key to understanding and customising all aspects of a boat’s electrical systems. It includes new battery, alternator and other technologies as well as new 3D perspective drawings and a colour wiring section.

Hardback, 272 pages, approx. A4 size, diagrams, graphs & tables, 2007 edition.

RRP £35.00, OUR PRICE £28.00

By N. Calder
3rd Ed. 2005
This manual takes both the novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. Fully updated.

Yachting Monthly - ' Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world'.

640p 280x215mm Hb

RRP £45.00 OUR PRICE £36.00

In association with Practical Boatowners
By A. Garrod

An electrical book with a difference. Cutting edge computer generated artwork and clear text simplifies an extremely complicated subject.

Clear well illustrated explanations of boat electrical systems, no off-putting formlae, lists of websites and heaps of troubleshooting information.

297x210mm 112p Colour Pb

RRP £24.99 OUR PRICE £19.99

By Pat Manley

How to keep your boats electrics going. Explanations using full colour photos and diagrams in a handy, quick reference format. Splash resistant cards, spiral bound.

24p 42 colour photos. 13 diag.

by Pat Manley

A clear, concise and logical introduction to boat electrics. An understanding of this subject is essential for any skipper —salt water is a harsh environment for wires and chips and problems can occur at any time, both in harbour and at sea. Featuring fantastic, clear, colour graphics.

Topics include:
What is electricity? Where electricity comes from (the engine, shore power, a generator, renewable sources).
How the boat is wired. Instruments. Laptops. Charging the batteries. Troubleshooting.

152pp, Hardback, 2007.

RRP £15.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

By J. Payne

A clear and comprehensive manual covering the vast array of electrical and electronic devices aboard the modern trailerable fishing boat. Outboard electrics, trolling motors, downriggers and ion systems, trim tabs, batteries and battery charging, wiring, sonar and fish finders, VHF and DSC radio, GPS, charts, radar and autopilots. US pub.

150pp, paperback

By Kevin Jeffey

Plan the ideal independent power system for your home or boat. Understand how a power system works. Make and manage your own electricity.

'If you're looking for a good on-board reference, this book is full of information.' Sail Magazine

by Harold Barre

How to operate, upgrade and troubleshoot your 12 volt electrical system. How to analyse your actual electrical requirement, your battery capacity, charging, monitors, wiring and circuits.

Diagrams, 212pp, paperback, 2nd edition 2002.

by John C Payne

The long-awaited third edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors is fully updated and illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams and graphs.

As increasing numbers of boaters are buying and relying on electronic and electrical devices, this book will provide invaluable information on how to select, install, maintain and troubleshoot all the electrical and electornic systems on a boat.

This expanded third edition covers battery capacity, charging systems, lightning and corrosion protection , refrigeration, heating, desalinators, generators, radar, internet, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, GMDSS, short-wave communications, GPS, EPIRBs and much more.

Hardback, 448 pages, 254x178 mm,
2007 ed.

RRP £35, OUR PRICE £28.

By John Payne

Covers the selection, installation, troubleshooting and repair of all systems found on powerboats from 20 - 220 feet. Coastal, Inland or Blue water. Everything from bow thrusters, generators, air conditioning, refrigeration, fishfinders, sonar, autopilots, water and sewage systems, lightening protection.

255x178mm 512p draw., tables, graphs. Hb

RRP £45.00 OUR PRICE £36.99

How to upgrade your system

by Chris Laming

Here is practical down to earth advice on electrics for all yacht owners which will enable you to achieve electrical reliability - essential for self-reliance at sea.

96pp 20 photographs (paperback)

RRP £10.99 OUR PRICE £8.99

By A. Simpson
2009

The ideal reference point for all boaters and their boat electrics.
Chapters include the basic theory of electricity; different types of batteries; engine start systems; circuit protection & monitoring, and engine charging & primary circuits.

Pb.96pp colour photos and diag.

by Don Casey

The International Sailboat Library
Getting to know your boat's electrical systems, finding and solving problems, adding accessories, upgrading and augmenting wiring, increasing power capacity, protection and safety, theory.

160pp, hardback

By John Myatt

A layman's guide to the boats electrical system. Concentrates on keeping the juice flowing, also covers generation and storage of electricity.

240x171mm 96p 98 b/w photos 18 diag. Pb.

RRP £11.95 OUR PRICE £9.99

By Tim Bartlett

How to navigate and improve your boats performance using the latest electronic gear - for cruising or racing, under sail or power.

240x171mm 96p 50 b/w photos 43 diag. Pb.

RRP £9.95 OUR PRICE £7.99

By J. Payne

Understanding Boat AC Power Systems covers the following major topics: AC System Electrical Safety Shore Power Systems Transformers AC Electrical Panels AC System Wiring Ground Leakage Protection AC Diesel Generators AC Alternators Generator Systems Inverters AC Power Equipment

Pb. 112pp illus. 215x135mm

By J. Payne
John C Payne

Topics include batteries of various types, charging, alternators, regulators, selection, installation, maintenance, safety.

Pb. 96pp 216x137mm

By J. Payne
2006

A comprehensive coverage of boat electronics and how they work in an easy to understand style. Covers the following topics: Position Fixing Systems (GPS, LORAN), Electronic Charting, Echo Sounders, Fishfinders, SONAR, Radar, Autopilots, Instrument Systems and Interfacing (Depth Sounders, Speed Logs, Wind Systems), Noise and Interference, Security and Safety Systems, Entertainment Systems.

Pb. 112pp 216x137mm Graphs, Tables, 15 illus.

by John C Payne

Topics include electrical basics, standards, system voltages, planning, installation, grounding, circuit protection and isolation, switchboards, panels and more.

96pp, illustrations, paperback