This long-awaited third edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors is fully updated and illustrated with hundreds of informative charts, wiring diagrams and graphs. As increasing numbers of boaters are buying and relying on electronic and electrical devices, this book is an invaluable source of informatio explaining in detail how to select, install, maintain and troubleshoot all the electrical and electornic systems on a boat. This expanded edition contains information on battery capacity, charging systems, lightning and corrosion protection , refrigeration, heating, desalinators, generators, radar, internet, autopilots, VHF and SSB radios, GMDSS, short-wave communications, GPS, EPIRBs and much more. 'Perhaps the most easy-to-follow electrical reference to date.' Cruising World 'Everything a sailor could possibly want to know about marine electronics is here. As a reference book on the subject it is outstanding.' Classic Boat Magazine 'This book makes an essential reference manual for both the unitiated and the expert.' Yachting Monthly Magazine.