SECTION ONE: MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1. IntroductionMarine Electrics. Technology Advances.2. BatteriesBattery Rating Selection. Deep Cycle Batteries. Starting Batteries. Battery Technologies.
Gel Cell Batteries. Optima Batteries. AGM Batteries. Lithium-Ion Batteries. Carbon Foam Batteries. Alkaline Batteries. Battery Installation. 3.
Battery Charging SystemsBattery Charging Systems. Charging Cycles. Charging System Configurations. Battery Charging Capacity. Charging System Redundancy. Charging System Maintenance. 4. Alternative Energy ChargingSolar Systems.
Solar Panel Installation. Solar Panel Troubleshooting. Wind Charging Systems. Wind Generator Ratings. Generator Charging Regulation. Hydrogenerators. 5. Alternator Charging SystemsField Circuits.
High Output Alternators. 48V High Output Systems. Alternator Installation. Alternator Maintenance. Alternator Troubleshooting. Alternator Regulators. Balmar Regulators. Charging System Troubleshooting.
6. Battery ChargersBattery Chargers. Battery Charger Types. Battery Charger Output Ratings. Charger/Inverters. Multiple Battery Charging. Battery Charger Installation.7.
DC Systems WiringWiring Regulations and Standards. Voltage Systems. Wiring Configurations. Circuit Control and Protection. Switchboard Cable and Wiring Installation. Circuit Protection. Switchboard Troubleshooting. Conductor Selection.
Mast Cable Troubleshooting. 8. CorrosionGalvanic Corrosion. Galvanic Protection. Anodes and Galvanic Protection. Anode Systems. Anodes for FRP/GRP and Wooden Boats. Crevice Corrosion.
Isolation Transformers. Corrosion System Troubleshooting. Electrolytic (Stray Current) Corrosion. 9. Lighting SystemsInternal Lights. LED Lights. Deck Lights. Spotlights.
Navigation Lights. 10. Lightning ProtectionLightning Protection. Lightning. Lightning Physics. Lightning Protection Standards. Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP). Lightning Protection Systems.
Keels and Grounding. Surge and Transient Protection. Lightning Strike Mitigation. 11. Anchor Windlasses, Deck Winches and FurlersAnchor System Basics. Anchor Performance. Anchor Windlass Selection. Windlass Operation.
Windlass Electrical Installation. Windlass Troubleshooting. Electric Deck Winches and Furlers.12. Bow and Stern ThrustersThruster Basics. Thruster Ratings. Thruster Types. Thruster Power Outputs.
Thruster Power Supply. Thruster Control. Thruster Maintenance. Troubleshooting. Hydraulic Thrusters. Stabilizers. 13. DC Motors and EquipmentDC Motors.
Permanent Magnet DC Motors. DC Motor Inspection. DC Motor Carbon Brushes. Motor and Circuit Control. DC Motor Troubleshooting. Auxiliary DC Equipment. 14. Diesel EnginesDiesel Engines.
Diesel Fuel Systems. Injection Methods. Diesel Fuel Quality. Fuel System Troubleshooting. Diesel Fuel and Water. Engine Freshwater Cooling System. Engine Seawater Cooling System. Seacocks and Thru Hulls.
Seacock Maintenance. Seawater Strainers. Engine Lubricating Oil System. Oil Testing. Air Systems. Engine Exhausts. Turbocharger Troubleshooting. Diesel Engine Maintenance.
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting. 15. Engine Electrical and InstrumentationDiesel Engine Starting Systems. Diesel Engine Controls. Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Preheating Systems. Starting System Failure Mode Analysis. Engine Instrumentation.
Control Circuit Devices. Engine Instrument Troubleshooting. 16. Electric Propulsion SystemsElectric Propulsion System. Electric Propulsion Basics. Electric Propulsion Configuration. Propulsion System Batteries. Battery Charging.
Propulsion Electric Motors. Electric Boats. 17. AC Power SystemsAC Power Systems. AC Power Safety. 115VAC 60Hz Single Pahe System. 115/230VAC Single Phase System. Isolation Transformers.
AC Switchboards and Panels. Short Circuit Protective Devices. AC Cable Installation. AC Rotating Machinery. Motor Troubleshooting. AC Appliances. 18. AC GeneratorsAC Generators.
AC Alternators. Generator Rating Calculation. Generator Systems. Generator Protection. Alternator Protection. Alternator Maintenance. Generator Mechanical Systems. Generator Maintenance.
Generator Troubleshooting. 19. AC InvertersAC Inverters. Inverter Output Waveforms. Inverter DC Loads. AC Transfer Systems. Combination Charger Units. Inverter Installation.
Inverter Efficiency. Inverter Interference. Inverter Troubleshooting.20. Shore Power SystemsShore Power Systems. Shore Power AC Safety. Rules and Regulations. Shore Power Components.
Shore Power Inlet Sockets. Shore Power Leads. Polarity Indication. Input Isolation. Circuit Protection. 21. Refrigeration and HVACRefrigeration Systems. Electric Refrigeration Systems.
Hermetic Compressors. Refrigeration Troubleshooting. Air Conditioning. Air Conditioning Troubleshooting. Diesel Heater Systems. Diesel Heater Troubleshooting. 22. Water and Sewage SystemsPressurized Water Systems.
Water Pressure Pumps. Water Pump Wiring. Water Pipes and Fittings. Water System Troubleshooting. Hot Water Calorifier. Diesel Hot Water Heaters. Desalination Systems. Bilge Pump Systems.
Bilge Pump Float Switches. Bilge Pump Troubleshooting. Sewage Systems (MSD). Electric Toilet Systems. Grey Water and Shower Drain Systems.23. Hydraulic Power SystemsHydraulic Power. Hydraulic Power Basics.
Hydraulic Power Safety. Hydraulic Power System Elements. Hydraulic Maintenance. Hydraulic Power Troubleshooting.SECTION TWO: MARINE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS24. Marine ElectronicsMarine Electronics. Technology Advances. Artificial Intelligence.
Internet of Things. 25. Marine Electronics InstallationMarine Electronics. Marine Electronics Installation. Marine Electronics Ergonomics. 26. Electronic ChartingElectronic Charting. Electronic Charting Basics.
Chart Plotter Features. Chart Cartography Systems. 27. GPS SystemsGPS Position Fixing Systems. Galileo EGNOS System. Space Weather. GPS Installation and Troubleshooting.28.
AISAbout AIS. AIS Functions. AIS Principles. AIS Types. AIS Advantages and Limitations. AIS Installation and Operation. AIS Developments. VDES System.
AIS SART. 29. Instrument SystemsInstrument Systems. Systems Architecture. Device Interfacing. NMEA2000®. Instrument Selection Criteria. Electronic and Solid-State Compasses.
Speed Logs. Speed Log Troubleshooting. Wind Instruments. Wind Transducer Troubleshooting. Depth Sounders. Basic Sonar Theory. Depth Sounder Maintenance. Depth Sounder Troubleshooting.
30. Electronics InterferenceInterference Principles. EMI Basics. RFI Basics. Transients and Voltage Spikes. Surge or Electromagnetic Pulse. Suppression Methods. Screening.
Noise Troubleshooting. 31. AutopilotsAutopilot Basics. Hydraulic Steering Systems. Hydraulic System Troubleshooting. Direct Drive Systems. Autopilot Installation. Autopilot Controls and Alarms.
Autopilot Maintenance. Autopilot Troubleshooting.32. GMDSSGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS). Digital Selective Calling (DSC). COSPAS SARSAT System. Satellite EPIRBS''s. Personal Locator Beacons (PLB).
SART''s. AIS SART''s.33. NAVTEX and WeatherfaxNAVTEX Broadcasts. United States NAVTEX. NAVTEX Broadcast Times. Eastern Pacific. Western Atlantic.
UK and Europe. Mediterranean. Weatherfax Receivers. GRIB Broadcasts.34. VHF RadioVHF Radio. VHF Radio Licensing. VHF Theory.
VHF Operation. Antenna Cables and Connections. US VHF Weather Broadcasts. VHF Radio and Weather Broadcasts. UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece; Turkey; Caribbean; Australia; NZ.35. HF/SSB RadioSignal Propagation. Space Weather Effects.
HF Radio Frequencies and Bands. HF Radio Tuner Units. HF Radio Aerials. HF/SSB Radio Grounds. HF Radio Maintenance. HF Radio Troubleshooting.36. Amateur (Ham) RadioAmateur (Ham) Radio.
Licensing Requirements. Ham Nets. Email Services. Email Service Providers. Morse Code.37. Satellite CommunicationsSatellite Services. Satellite System Installation.
System Operation. 38. Mobile PhonesDistress Calls and Mobile Phones. Phone Coverage. Mobile Phone Boating Apps. Smart Phone Cybersecurity. 39. RadarRadar Basics.
FMCW Radar. CHIRP Radar. Radar Scanners. Beam Angles. Radar Ranges. Radar Installation. Radar Operation. Radar Maintenance.
Troubleshooting. 40. Radar ReflectorsRadar Reflector Theory. Radar Reflector Types. Radar Detectors and Transponders. Radar Fresnel Zones. 41. Onboard ComputingNotebook Computers and Tablets.
Notebook Selection. Software Options. Computer Maintenance. Computer Troubleshooting. Computer Cybersecurity. 42. Entertainment SystemsMusic Systems. Entertainment Systems.
Video and DVD Players. Satellite TV. Terrestrial Television. TV Aerials. Satellite Radio. 43. Forward Looking Sonar and Fish Finders. Forward Looking Sonar.
Fish Finder Principles. CHIRP Transducers. Fish Finder Technology. Troubleshooting 44. Safety and Security SystemsInflammable Gas Detection. Toxic Gas Detection. Fire Detection Systems. Security Systems.
Marine Camera Systems. 45. Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting and Maintenance Safety. Troubleshooting Procedure. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Boat Maintenance. Lubricants. Bearing Basics.
Winterization. Spring Recommissioning. Service Directories.AcknowledgmentsIndex.