Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging
Published on 1. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-57409-162-5 (ISBN)
Description
From John C. Payne, on eof 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 for easy reference.
Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging covers: general battery information, lead acid batteries, AGM batteries, gel batteries, battery ratings and selection, safety and maintenance, charging, alternators, and regulators.
Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging covers: general battery information, lead acid batteries, AGM batteries, gel batteries, battery ratings and selection, safety and maintenance, charging, alternators, and regulators.
Reviews / Votes
This is another little gem from Payne, and complements perfectly his book entitled Understanding Boat Wiring. Again, it is not a large book almost pocket-sized, in fact yet it will help you not only understand the subject but assist you in solving difficulties.From general information, the author deals with the different types of battery, their rating and selection, safety, installation and maintenance. There are also sections on alternators, regulators, and alternative charging, from wind and sun. * Sailing and Yachting * Clear, succinct instructions for ABYC-compliant electrical systems. * Wooden Boat *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
36 BW Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
135 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57409-162-5 (9781574091625)
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John C. Payne
Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging
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09/2025
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Person
John C. Payne is a cruising sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a 28 year career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry. His unique combination of technical know know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority on the subject. He is the author of Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, Motorboat Electrical and Electronics Manual, Understanding Boat Wiring, and The Great Cruising Cookbook, all published by Sheridan House.
Content
1. Batteries
2. Lead Acid Batteries
3. AGM Batteries
4. Gel Batteries
5. General Information on Battery Types
6. Battery Ratings and Selection
7. Safety, Installation and Maintenance
8.Charging, Alternators and Regulators
9. Charging Circuit System
10. Battery Chargers
11. Alternative Charging, Solar and Wind
Index
2. Lead Acid Batteries
3. AGM Batteries
4. Gel Batteries
5. General Information on Battery Types
6. Battery Ratings and Selection
7. Safety, Installation and Maintenance
8.Charging, Alternators and Regulators
9. Charging Circuit System
10. Battery Chargers
11. Alternative Charging, Solar and Wind
Index