Power Up Your Mastery of Boat Electrics
THIS COMPREHENSIVE VIDEO COURSE HELPS BOTH DIY ENTHUSIASTS AND MARINE PROFESSIONALS LEVEL UP THEIR BOAT ELECTRICS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Most operating problems on a boat can be traced to its electrical system. Water â especially seawater â and electrical components are not comfortable companions. And introducing vibration into the mix,when running, makes things worse.
The antidote to these common operating problems comes in the form of sound design, skillful installation, and sensible maintenance. Which, unfortunately when it comes to boat and yacht electrical systems, are too often in short supply. Notwithstanding widespread knowledge of, and reference to marine industry standards such as those of ABYC and ISO, far too many production boats still come from their manufacturers with poorly thought out and less than optimally installed electrics. And if your boat or yacht is more than ten years old ⊠well, enough said.
Admittedly, the situation is much improved these days over what it was, say twenty years or more ago. But the recreational marine industry could, as a whole, do significantly better, and some boat owners find themselves feeling frustrated and, at times, even anxious when their boatâs lights flicker, the bilge pump fails, the GPS goes down, or the engine won't turn over.
If that sounds uncomfortably familiar, take a moment to imagine what it would be like to really understand your boat's vital electrical system or be able to confidently troubleshoot most problems on your own. Even if youâre not a DIY kinda guy, wouldnât it be great to at least know whether or not youâre getting a good job, fairly priced from a boatyard or a mobile tech?
The irony of the situation is that, of all the failures suffered in boats and yachts, electrical malfunctions, due to one cause or another, are by far the most common. Yet, they are among the most readily prevented and corrected â if, that is, you know what youâre doing. And if you follow the accepted standards of the industry which have emerged over the past couple decades â such as those propogated by ABYC in North America or ISO in Europe.
Boat Electrics 101 is taught by Nigel Calder and Jan AthenstĂ€dt, acknowledged experts who have fifty years combined experience in boat and yacht electrics. And the course theyâve created can guide you reliably on your journey from being a concerned neophyte to emerging as a skilled, knowledgeable journeyman-level boat electrician.
This course isnât just about textbook theory; itâs packed with practical insight and real-world experience. Sixty-three self-paced core video lessons (plus quizzes, transcript, notes, and bonus material), lead students from the basics of electricity through to systems design, installation, maintenance, and repair. Bonus lessons discuss topics such as alternative energy, LED lighting, and Lithium batteries.
Boat Electrics 101 covers foundational topics, such as wiring selection, assembling proper connections, protecting vulnerable equipment from splashes and rain, battery selection and efficiency-enhancing installations, as well as how to perform safe and durable equipment installations.
After working through their basic course, a student will be in a position to:
Assess his or her boat's systems regarding potential safety hazards.
Fix and maintain the boatâs electrics like an expert.
Save money by either doing the work themself or by understanding the scope of work and avoiding being overcharged by a boatyard or a contractor..
Stay up to date on advances in technology which optimize efficiency and reliability.
For those who want to step up beyond the 100-level (including boatyard techs already working with electrical systems) BoatHowToâs Advanced Marine Electrics course is comprised of 13 modules that reach well beyond basic DC systems to such topics as generators and AC current aboard, corrosion prevention, lightning protection, digital switching systems, and electric propulsion.
Together Boat Electrics 101 and its follow up course, Advanced Marine Electrics, constitute a complete, structured training program in boat and yacht electrics for both DIY enthusiasts and marine industry professionals. Additionally, working professionals can obtain supplementary continuing education credits (CEUs) and official certification.
All electrical techniques taught in BoatHowTo courses conform to ABYC E-11 and the ISO 13297 standards, which cover the principal electrical systems on small craft in North America and Europe.
To date, reportedly more than 1,200 students have passed through BoatHowTo electrics courses, both basic and advanced combined. And the courses are very reasonably priced â especially if you bundle the Electrics 101 with the Advanced Marine Electrics.
So, if youâre interested in leveling up your electrics acumen, use the button below to begin your journey to mastery of your boatâs electrical system, today. Sooner is always better than later.
â Fair winds and safe harbors
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