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Mr. I've read them all, you should too. Casey really does simplify boat electronics in this easy to understand book that is good for both novice and old salt alike. Don Casey is a cruising writer most cruisers are familiar with. His excellent SailNet articles are a must reads.
Technical jargon is kept to a minimum - it's a book you could take to bed and be entertained as well as educated. FANTASTIC book for the boat owner who knows just enough about his/her boat's electrics to be dangerous. The descriptions and analogies make the mysterious world of boating electrical systems a whole lot clearer.
All of these were completely foreign to me before reading this book. I had next to zero knowledge about electricity. I now feel comfortable tackling the wiring of my 28' foot. You'll be surprised at the brevity of the descriptions of things and how they all inter-relate. This book completely changed that. It showed me the importance of mapping out electrical requirements, how amps are affected by wire lengths and how to determine wire sized needed for jobs.
I have not read the AC sections since that does not apply to my single engine outboard powerboat, but the DC information is very good. The reviews did not disappoint. This book has very clear illustrations and covers all of the essential information to understand boat electrical systems.
Even installing solar and wind charging systems. The book explained everything in an easy to understand manner from testing and trouble shooting, to theory , wire sizes necessary, and battery selection and maintainance. I am glad I got this book. Sailboat Electrics SimplifiedThis is a very good book. I recently bought a small trailer sailor which I wanted to add a stereo to and a new 4 channel distribution panel.
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