Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual 4/E Hardcover – July 2, 2015

I bought this eBook at the request of many many many other boat owners and I am SO glad I did. It covers everything you need to know in great detail and from a scientific approach. (For example, what are the different types of sealers and where to use them appropriately, etc.)The book was sometimes a bit long winded, but spending a few days reading this book has saved me a fortune because all my boat projects were done right the first time.You know why BOAT stands for "break out another thousand"? Because people didn't read this book before they started their projects and had to redo them all multiple times. Haha. :) Do yourself a favor and learn from someone else's knowledge, not from your own expensive and frustrating mistakes.

The book is brilliantly written, clearly explained, objectively evaluating boat systems for the offshore yachtsman. I recommend it to anyone having a boat or contemplating a boat purchase. Personally I downloaded Nigel's book on my Kindle, allowing me to increase the font size for easy reading.

One day when I get a boat I’ll be ready because I bought this book.

This is a fantastic guide to everything the modern boat owner would need to know concerning their vessel's onboard systems. Having recently moved aboard my 1983 Hatteras DC, I've found this book to be an essential part of my "Ship's Library."From motor yachts to day-sailers, this book has information on everything you could need to maintain, for MUCH less than hiring a contractor!

I wish I could meet Nigel and thank him for such an amazing book. Absolutely essential for any boat owner. Damn near every single boat friend I have has a copy of this book. It's a right of passage. Nigel has given so much to the world of boating that I simply have to support him. he's is also a great guy.It IS very technical but he always slims down the important takeaways.

A ton of information, not exactly relevant to sailboats which is what the description states. It covers power boats are than sailboats. Still good information.

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This book is an invaluable tool in the marine industry. As an employee of a marine accessory manufacturer, I refer to the wisdom inside the pages - mostly for the electrical systems. Our product is a large load on the DC system of small craft and understanding the limitations of boat electrical systems is a major portion of my job. When questions arise, I go to the boater’s bible: The Boatowner’s Mexhanical and Electrical Manual. Nigel explains complex systems in a manner that is easy to understand, for beginners and professionals alike.