Download or read book Understanding Boat Electronics written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated.
Download or read book The Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more sailors and powerboaters are buying and relying on electronic and electric devices aboard their boats, but few are aware of proper installation procedures or how to safely troubleshoot these devices if they go on the blink.
Download or read book Understanding Boat Wiring written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.
Download or read book Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting written by Edwin R. Sherman and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-03-08 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART GUIDE TO THE LATEST, MOST ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES “Ed Sherman is one of America’s great teachers and communicators of marine technology.”--Tim Murphy, Executive Editor, Cruising World Whether you are a marine electronics professional or a boatowner, Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting helps you understand the new, more powerful methods of troubleshooting marine electrical and electronic systems. A modern boat’s sophisticated installations and networked electronics can stretch the traditional diagnostic methods based on trouble lights and multimeters past their useful limits. This book will show you how to: Use microprocessor-based diagnostic tools and techniques from the automotive and communications sectors, adapted for boats for the first time Diagnose the most difficult AC and DC problems Protect communications and navigation electronics from interference and lightning Seek out and eliminate stray-current sources and galvanic corrosion
Download or read book Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.
Download or read book Understanding Boat Communications written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.
Download or read book Safe Skipper written by Simon Jollands and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.
Download or read book Sailboat Electrical Systems Improvement Wiring and Repair written by Don Casey and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-04-21 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clear illustrations and simple explanations, Don Casey shows you exactly how to install wiring ... make good, safe connections ... match your battery bank and alternator to your needs ... troubleshoot problems quickly ... avoid shore power problems ... and more - all without a lot of technical jargon.
Download or read book Replacing Your Boat s Electrical System written by Mike Westin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Electrical System fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the yachting press, which, like general boat repair manuals, can't go into the level of detail Micke Westin does. This is a visual, hand-holding guide, dwelling on the details as it explains each procedure rather than focussing on the theory (which is relegated to an appendix, for those who wish to go further).
Download or read book Boatowner s Guide to Marine Electronics written by Gordon West and published by International Marine Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide contains all the information a boat owner needs to know to compare, assess, buy, install, and operate marine electronic gear--in an objective, straightforward text.
Download or read book Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From John C. Payne comes a new title in his successful series of easy-to-understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated. Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems covers these major topics: Water Systems, Water Tanks, Pressure Pumps, Hot Water Calorifiers, Diesel Hot Water Heaters, Desalination Systems, Bilge Pump Systems, Bilge Alarms, Bilge Pump Maintenance, Sewage Systems, MSD Systems, Shower Drain and Sink Systems.
Download or read book Boatowner s Illus Elec Hndbk 2E PB written by Charlie Wing and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-03-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 & Yachting Whether 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 wiring Install solar- and wind-power systems Add electrical components Prevent corrosion of your electrical system . . . and more
Download or read book The Fisherman s Electrical Manual written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook presents the bewildering array of electrical and electronic devices found aboard modern trailerable fishing boats. With Payne's help, every bass and sports fisherman should be able to make the right choices for his boat's equipment.
Download or read book Understanding Boat AC Power Systems written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his latest guide to the technical issues facing boat owners, John C. Payne deals with the topic of boat AC power systems. With photos and technical drawings, the book covers such topics as AC system electrical safety, shore power systems, transformers, AC electrical panels, AC system wiring, AC diesel generators, and inverters.
Download or read book BASIC MARINE ELECTRONICS written by Ioannis Menis and published by ΔΩΡΕΑΝ. This book was released on 2023-08-06 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prologue The evolution of maritime and naval industries has revolutionized the way ships operate and are con-trolled. Electronics now play a pivotal role in ship management, ensuring effective and safe voyages throughout maritime journeys. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for all professionals in the maritime field who seek to comprehend the critical importance of electronics in their domain. Designed for beginners, this book offers a broad and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of electron-ics in ships. The book provides practical information, clear explanations, and real-life examples to help readers grasp the functioning and applications of electronic systems on ships. From navigating through ad-verse weather conditions to efficiently managing energy and ensuring the safety of passengers and crew, electronics play a pivotal role in modern maritime operations. Whether you are a maritime engineer, electrician, captain, or simply interested in maritime naviga-tion and the technologies used in ships, this book will provide you with a rich experience and knowledge to tackle the challenges and demands of contemporary maritime navigation. Overview This instructional book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to mastering power electronics in the context of marine engineering. Covering a wide array of topics, it equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and work with various electronic systems utilized in ship installations. Target Audience Marine engineering students, professionals, and enthusiasts seeking to enhance their understanding of power electronics applications on ships. Key Features Fundamentals of Electronics: Learn about analog and digital signals, insulators, semiconductors, and conductors, as well as the essential principles of diodes and their characteristics. Transistors and Thyristors: Gain insights into transistors and their configurations, the applications of transistors on ships, and explore the functionality of thyristors like diode Shocley, controlled silicon rectifier (SCR), DIAC, and TRIAC. Operational Amplifiers: Discover the functionality of operational amplifiers and explore their applications in various ship systems, including inverting and non-inverting amplifier circuits. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Learn the fundamentals of PLCs, explore the STL language, and understand the applications of various logic gates in ship systems. Ladder Language: Dive into the programming structure of the LADDER language used in marine engineering systems. Measuring Instruments: Understand the functionalities of voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters, as well as how to find the anode and cathode of a diode. Converters: Explore different types of converters, including rectification, DC choppers, inverters, and cycloconverters, and discover their applications in marine engineering, such as electric propulsion and renewable energy systems. Power Electronics Applications: Learn about the practical applications of power electronics in ship installations, including electric motion, electric propulsion, and more. Learning Approach This instructional guide adopts a step-by-step approach with clear explanations, practical examples, and diagrams to help readers grasp complex concepts easily. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, providing a seamless learning experience for readers. Conclusion Basic Marine Electronics is a comprehensive resource that empowers readers to understand and apply electronic systems on ships effectively. Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, this book will enhance your expertise in power electronics and its applications in the maritime industry.
Download or read book Understanding Boat Corrosion Lightning Protection and Interference written by John C. Payne and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer with 23 years merchant marine and off-shore oil experience.
Download or read book Essential Boat Electrics written by Pat Manley and published by Boat Maintenance Guides. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to carry out electrical jobs onboard yourself, properly and safely. This book focusses on the practical, using simple language and clear illustrations. From using a multimeter and wiring a circuit, to troubleshooting electrical faults, easy-to-follow photo sequences show you what you need to know. It will help you keep the power flowing.
