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Design, installation and troubleshooting of marine electrical systems            PETER KENNEDY YACHT SERVICES
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Books of interest

 

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual  

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder  An excellent introduction to marine systems generally. Nigel updated this book to correspond more closely with ABYC standards.

 

 


Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook
Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook by Charlie Wing     A great "how to" book for the boat owner, very closely follows the ABYC standards.  Excellent comparisons of different battery types and costs and studies on the economics of running a generator.
Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems: Maintenace, Troubleshooting, and Improvements      Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems: Maintenace, Troubleshooting, and Improvements by Edwin R. ShermanEd Sherman    McGraw Hill April 1999 New book by a well respected writer.  Ed teaches the ABYC certification course in marine electrical systems.

ABYC standards in print or online
Marine Electrical & Electronics Bible Marine Electrical & Electronics Bible by John C. Payne 
"Marine Electrics you can understand"
     

 

The 12 Volt Doctor's Alternator Book
This book is written to help simplify the mysteries of the boat's alternator-the prime source of power on almost every boat.
Simple drawings and clear instructions  help you to identify your alternator and understand how it works.  

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Peter Kennedy Yacht Services
    Marine Electrical Systems

Research alternators, regulators, generators, batteries, amp hour meters, inverters, chargers, galvanic isolators, wind and solar power, shore power, distribution panels, lighting and more.
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