Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable"Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat's electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater's library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards."-Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council"A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw out the rest."-Motorboat & YachtingWhether you take to the sea under power or sail, bounce around the bay in your runabout, or cross oceans in your cruiser, you'll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat's DC and AC electrical systems with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide.Tackle onboard electrical projects and learn how to: Meet ABYC standards for both DC and AC wiringInstall solar- and wind-power systemsAdd electrical componentsPrevent corrosion of your electrical system . . . and more