Marine Electrical Systems

This course is only open to USPS members.

Course Description

This is the first of 3 new courses that replaces Marine Electronics.   The other 2 are Marine Communications Systems , and Marine Electronic Systems .   Depending upon your interest and need, members may take all or any two of these for the ME course credit.

A totally NEW COURSE - The Marine Electrical Systems course is presented in seven chapters that start with an explanation of what electricity is, followed by discussions on boat electrical wiring, DC and AC electrical systems, galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, and ends with troubleshooting of boat electrical problems.

The course includes detailed instructions on how to use a multimeter, how to solder and crimp electrical wiring circuits, and how to read electrical wiring diagrams. This course can be used as a reference guide for anyone interested in properly maintaining their boat electrical system.