boat electrics books

[wishbone]

Can anyone recommend a book or books with circuit diagrams for boats, the boat I am looking at needs a complete new set of kit including switches, instruments etc!

Wishbone

 

[tillergirl]

See if you can get a Blue Seas Catalogue out of Merlin Equipment (01491-824333). Blue Sea stuff is pricey but very good but the diagrams in the catalogue will give you some very clear advice. Nigel Calder's book 'The Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual' is very good but a big book and costs £25. It does however go into lots of other useful mechanical things.

 

[wishbone]

Thanks, I'le check them out

Wishbone

 

[gtmoore]

Also have a look at the PBO one - Electrics Afloat. Some very clear diagrams - the same as those shown in the magazine.


Gavin

 

[Gerry]

I endorse this recommendation. One of the clearest technical books I have seen

 

[TheOldGaffer]

See also www.yosc.ukgateway.net/electric.htm for some usefull information on boat electrics.

 

[Aeolus_IV]

I have this weighty book:

MARINE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS BIBLE
Authorayne, John C
ISBN: 0713657243

Seems that there is now a newer version available (mine has white cover with green lettering, new version has facy photographic cover). A bit expensive, but seems to go into reasonable detail on most if not all subjects. Possibly a little too deep for every one needs, but suits me.

Jeff.

 

[wishbone]

Hi Thanks, I would be interested in looking at it, one of my other passions is electronics/computers, commercial electrical we tackle most days winthin my company

Wishbone
www.reflect-designs.co.uk

 

[Aeolus_IV]

See PM, Jeff. nm.

J.