The Motorboat Electrical and Electronics Manual

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Summary: Practical! Practical! Practical!
Review: I just spent my weekend propped up in the wheelhouse reading this book. It's a big read too. I have always had lots of problems on my motorboat and already this has solved two problems since starting it. At this rate I should have my boat fixed by spring. Its not too technical that a doctor cannot understand it(I fix people not boats), but it does cover all the practical information well. Kudos to Payne for writing a practical manual style book, layed out well and easily accessible information. The context is great too, I know how to relate my electrics to my engine, (and there is great engine information in this book) as well as water and every other system. He is welcome on my boat anytime and I cannot recommend this book too highly to any motor and power boat owner.

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Summary: It's about time such a book was published
Review: John Payne has really got this right. His last book was great but this is just superb. Unlike the many self proclaimed and unqualified electrical guru's such as Calder and others around Payne is a genuine qualified professional marine electrical engineer, who knows power and motor boats and this book proves that. I have tried to find something on my boat that is not covered by this book and so far it's all there. It's written in true reference manual style and the information is easy to access, even my wife understands it, which is scary! It is also up to date, all the new technologies are covered, radio frequencies are up to date and it is above all very, very practical. Payne has thankfully refrained from delving into theory and stuck to the essentials we all need. A book, or should I call encylopedia, for motor and powerboat folk was long overdue, now we have something that is not based on sailboats. My recommendation is don't leave port without this book, it's definitely going to save you money and problems.