The electrical system of a boat is often regarded by owners as something to be avoided, especially if it involves messing around with a maze of wiring behind the control console. The do-it-yourselfer who tackles the construction of a trolling center for his fishing boat without hesitation may be reluctant to install an electronic depth sounder, because the last time he tried to fix a light switch at home it resulted in a shower of sparks, a blown fuse, and a screwdriver with a scorched tip,to say nothing of shaky nerves and a firm resolve to leave electrical repairs to someone who knows what must be done. Although this is excellent advice, it need not prevent a novice from replacing blown fuses, making simple installations of electrical equipment and accessories, or even checking out a boat’s electrical system, providing, of course, that he knows what he is doing. And, this is the purpose of this Data Sheet—to provide an easy step-by-step guide to Basic Electrics .
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