From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power.

Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:

• Boat wiring standards
• Basic electrical principles
• System voltages
• How to plan and install boat wiring
• Circuit protection and isolation
• Switchboards and panels
• Bilge pump wiring
• Mast and external wiring
• Grounding systems