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Old 07-28-2013, 07:44 PM   #1
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Boat electrics manual available ?

Is there such a thing as a manual/guide that explains the electrical systems of boats? I would like to understand the basics of inverters, house batteries, on board gen-sets ect.
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Old 07-28-2013, 07:50 PM   #2
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I bought this book on the advice of a Gent from this forum and it hasnt steered me wrong yet...

Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook: Charlie Wing: 9780071446440: Amazon.com: Books
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I bought this book on the advice of a Gent from this forum and it hasnt steered me wrong yet...

Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook: Charlie Wing: 9780071446440: Amazon.com: Books


Didn't that used to be a free pdf download?
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It still is a free pdf download...........just did.
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where do you find the free download?
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where do you find the free download?
Google search on the title. Don't think Mods would appreciate us linking to it, may have copyright concerns.
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Google search on the title. Don't think Mods would appreciate us linking to it, may have copyright concerns.
I meant it was free from the author. No copyright infringement. Maybe that is how he seeded the market.
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Nigel Clader's book is a good reference.

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems... by Nigel Calder
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thankyou 993
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They are both good books.
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