Two New Books by ABYC’s Ed Sherman Examine Boat Electrical and Electronic Systems

October 23, 2007, Annapolis, MD:  As boat electrical and electronic systems continue to evolve and to look more like the computer network of a modern business office, it becomes more and more important to understand all the changes taking place in this environment.  Whether you are a novice or experienced boat owner, or a marine electrical technician, Ed Sherman, ABYC’s Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer has recently released two new books that provide information important to both audiences.

For the beginner technician or less experienced boat owner, the 2^nd edition of The Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Improvements, combines basic electrical theory with step-by-step directions for troubleshooting problems, making repairs and installing new equipment.  This second edition has new information and takes a fresh look at technological advances in marine electrical systems since the first edition was published in 2000, all in the context of the latest ABYC standards.  This book is also used as the text for ABYC’s Basic Marine Electrical course.

Unlike The Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems, Sherman’s other release – Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting is intended to help serve the needs of marine electrical technicians and experienced boat owners who want to use the latest technology and techniques to troubleshoot onboard electrical problems.  Sherman commented, “As the level of sophistication of the modern boat’s electrical system continues to increase, and the convergence of traditionally distinct electrical and electronic systems continues, many of the techniques in this book are going to become as mainstream as checking the electrolyte level in a battery cell used to be.”  This 200-page book is filled with detailed information, images and diagrams to help readers understand the new, more powerful methods of troubleshooting.

ABYC sells more than 30 marine related books, as well as other technical resource publications.  All publications listed in ABYC’s online Ship’s Store (www.abycinc.org) are reviewed for valuable and pertinent information to ABYC members and the marine community as a whole.  Both of these books are available for purchase at http://store.abycinc.org/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ABYC&Category_Code=BOOKS.  ABYC members are eligible for a discounted price.

ABYC has been developing, writing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair in the United States for over 50 years.  ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as well as education and certification programs for marine technicians.  These standards are available on CD-ROM, online (Web-STIR and the ABYC Standards Powered by Rulefinder.net) and in printed form.  Membership and general information can be requested by visiting the ABYC Web site at www.abycinc.org.