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. 'Everything a sailor could possibly want to know about marine electronics is here...outstanding.' Classic Boat 'An essential reference manual for both the unitiated and the expert.' Yachting Monthly

Author Biography

John C Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor,with a career spanning more than 30 years in commercial shipping, theoffshore oil industry and yachting. He is a qualified technical writerand the authorof several other marine electrical and electronics books and numerousmagazine articles. He is a regular contributor to DIY-BoatMagazine and has built and restored several yachts and lives aboard hisown boat. His website is www.fishingandboats.com