<p>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.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li>Boat wiring standards</li><li>Basic electrical principles</li><li>System voltages</li><li>How to plan and install boat wiring</li><li>Circuit protection and isolation</li><li>Switchboards and panels</li><li>Bilge pump wiring</li><li>Mast and external wiring</li><li>Grounding systems</li></ul>