AC
Marinco - Boaters Guide to AC Electrical Systems (PDF 5.85MB)
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Ampair - Wind, water and solar power
DuoGen - Combined water/wind generator
eMarine Systems wind / solar and battery tutorials
Max Power - Marine fuel cells
Mr. Solar- Specializing in solar power packages
Hotwire Enterprises- Alternative energy cruising products
The Laundry Alternative- Portable washing machine
Alternative Energy Store- A HUGE amount of information. Excellent site!
ALTERNATORS
Balmar- Main website
Balmar- Advanced charging solutions (PDF)
Quick Start - Alternators andparts
Perstolite- Leece Neville Products
Sterling Power Products-Digital Advanced Alternator Regulator
The Battery Shack- Supplier of Hi-Amp Alternators
E Basic Power Wiring Marine alternator circuits
BATTERIES
BatteryStuff.com- Battery tutorials
vonWentzel- Discover how to size and configure your system, and what battery (AGM, Gel, Flooded) makes the most sense for you.
Trojan Battery Company - Battery maintenance
Northern Arizona Wind &Sun- Deep Cycle Battery FAQ's lots of solar info too
Battery University- An on-line resource that provides practical battery knowledge for engineers, educators, students and battery users alike. The papers address battery chemistries, best battery choices and ways to make your battery last longer.
Battery Web - Battery testing FAQ's
Skylark Co.- Conductance testing
CORROSION
BoatZincs.com- Online zinc supplier
Electo Guard- Design and manufacture cathodic protection systems for your boat.
Sterling Power Products- Galvanic Isolators
Seaworthy Magazine - Article on Galvanic Isolators
MC Miller- Reference electrodes
Marine Corrosion- By Miner K Brotherton (PDF)
Corrosion Protection for Metal Fittings- By John R Marples (PDF)
MarineCorrosionForum.org - Marine Corrosion Explained
Electric Propulsion
AMEMCO- Super efficient, all-electric outboard motor
ASMO Marine- Electric marine propulsion solutions for private purposes since 1998
OSSA Powerlite-An integrated approach to diesel-electric propulsion and ship's power service
Ray Electric Outboards- Electric boats for any Water
Solomon Technologies- Solomon Technologies manufactures precision electric power drive systems, including those utilizing its patented Electric Wheel
FORUMS
TWL2 Google group- Marine electrical forum
boatdesign.net - On Board electronics & controls
Electrical Systems Wiki - UNDER CONSTRUCTION! --Terry King 18:24, April 10, 2007 (EDT) This Wiki Page is intended to align with the section on the boatdesign.net Forums: CONSTRUCTION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
SSCA Discussion Board - Seven Seas Cruising Association Electrical Forum
Grounding
Oneman online - Grounding article
Marine Grounding Systems- This article was originally published in the October 15, 1996 issue of Practical Sailor. The author, Stan Honey, is a renowned sailor, navigator and electrical engineer.
Lightning Protection
Lightning Strikes onboard - By John Payne (PDF)
Understanding Lightning Protection - By Bill Laudeman (PDF)
Strikshield Lightning Protection- Strikeshield is the flagship Lightning Protection System for Sailboats and Catamarans invented, tested, patented and sold by SEYLA Marine inc. of Montreal, Quebec CANADA. It is the only LPS for Sailing vessels ever so extensively tested in a high energy test facility. It is an add-on product that meets and surpasses current international lightning protection standards for sailing vessels.
ORGANIZATIONS
ABYC " American Boat & Yacht Council " is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been developing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair for over 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a leader in education for the marine industry, as well as certification programs for marine technicians
Amtech- Association of Marine Technicians
IMEE - A professional organization for the marine-electrical professional, marine electrician, technician and engineer
NEMA - The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is the unifying force behind the entire marine electronics industry, bringing together all aspects of the industry for the betterment of all in our business.
RADIO
Ham Radio and small
boat cruising- Published by the Clear Lake Amateur Radio
Club
Authored by J. Stormer KB5TKO
Ham Maritime Mobile Nets- Capt. Nemo's HF Frequencies for Boaters
MarineNet- Discussion on SSB antennas and RF grounding. Some good PDF downloads and diagrams
Sea Water Grounding for HF Radios- By Gordon West (PDF)
ARRL- The National Association of Amateur Radio
KOBG Information on mobile radio installation
Books on Marine Radio & Communications
SUPPLIERS
Ancor Products- Marine electrical products
Blue Sea Systems-For current specifications and product information as well as ABYC Standards, Application Briefs, Glossary of Terms, Technical Briefs, and Instructions for all Blue Sea Systems products. Access to Blue Sea Systems technical staff, combined with our website, ensure industry leading support for your needs.
Seadog - Expansive range of marine and industrial hardware includes over 5,500 items manufactured in stainless steel, galvanized steel, chrome plated brass and zinc, bronze and a multitude of plastic materials. Product range includes dock hardware, rigging and lifting hardware, deck hardware, 12V electrical/lighting accessories and ventilation. Custom plastic injection molding is our specialty.
Duckworks- Boatbuilders supply. "Our aim is to stock mostly those items and services that are difficult to find at the Home Depot or your local hardware store, and also to keep our prices in the range that we like to spend in "low"
Golden Isles Marine-Offering marine battery cable, duplex and triplex boat cable, marine primary wire all which are made to strict marine standards as recommended by today's leading marine electrical regulators.
Allied Wire and Cable- Allied Wire and Cable is a stocking distributor and manufacturer of electronic and electrical wire and cable, tubing and assemblies.
Shakespeare - Antennas
GenuineDealz.com - Wire, connectors, lugs, fuses etc...
BoatElectric - Electrical, Heating, Refrigeration, Washers / Dryers
The 12 Volt Shop - The specialist electrical leisure shop for 12 volt products. For lovers of Motorhomes- Campervans-Caravans- RV's- Boats- Cars- Outdoor Living- Beachhuts- Living Vans- Horseboxes- Canalboats- Houseboats- Adventure and...... well just about everyone really
Standards
Boatbuilders Handbook- US Coast Guard Boating Safety
Section 8.0 Electrical Systems, Transport Canada Construction Standards for Small Vessels
BSS Essential Guide - The BSS was jointly established in 1997 by the Environment Agency and British Waterways to promote safety on the inland waterways in respect of boats, their installations and components.
2005 CFR Title 46 Volume 7 USCG Part 183 Electrical Installation (PDF's)
TRAINING
Marine Electrical School- The Marine Electrical School at Boating-Education-Online offers a range of online e-Learning Courses available over the Internet.
TB Training - Home of Tony Brooks Boaters courses
Electricity, Basic Navy Training Course This course is intended as a basic reference for all enlisted men of the Navy whose duties require them to have a knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
Basic Electricity Course From the "New Boatbuilders Homepage"
WIRING PRACTICES
Electrical Connections - "How to" by Don Casey
Electrical Work Rules- By Don Casey
Marine Electrical Check List- Robb Zuk's Guide to inspecting Marine Electrical Systems
Tips on Electrical System Use and Maintenance- By David Pascoe
