[.ca] Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring (ISBN 0070710929)

Good for the beginner or before you have serious problems:
Interesting book though several things keep it from earning more stars. Apparently the book was last updated in 1993. So, comparisons using more modern inverters, 400+ Amp alternators, newer wind machines/solar cells are not compared. Personally, I am more interested in the ground up construction of a marine electrical system. The book deals well with the repair and maintenance of an existing one, as well as small projects. The book is more suited to an existing boat owner rather than a builder. Lastly, explanations go from basic to advanced with little time spent in between. Though this isn't a major problem. My recommendation?.. If you need serious help with your boats electrical system.. keep shopping.. But, if you have minor problems, wish to understand the systems better or wish to prevent problems by all means buy this book..

Not perfect but the best there is for new installation:
I have them all from Calder to "Living on 12 Volts" to "12 Volt Bible for Boats" and this one is the one that sits next to my breaker pannel. None of these books will take you from start to finish wiring a new boat but this one does it better than the others. The only better option is to invest a small fortune on the ABYC standards.

Good for the beginner or before you have serious problems:
Interesting book though several things keep it from earning more stars. Apparently the book was last updated in 1993. So, comparisons using more modern inverters, 400+ Amp alternators, newer wind machines/solar cells are not compared. Personally, I am more interested in the ground up construction of a marine electrical system. The book deals well with the repair and maintenance of an existing one, as well as small projects. The book is more suited to an existing boat owner rather than a builder. Lastly, explanations go from basic to advanced with little time spent in between. Though this isn't a major problem. My recommendation?.. If you need serious help with your boats electrical system.. keep shopping.. But, if you have minor problems, wish to understand the systems better or wish to prevent problems by all means buy this book..