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February 24th 2013
Insulated multi-strand grounding wire is now standard, but many new boats are fitted with bare copper. Don't worry -- it's a tried and true method.
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bonding wire,
Ed Sherman,
grounding wire,
marine electrical bonding,
marine electrical grounding Posted in
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February 8th 2013
When the marina or boat ramp is frozen solid, that does not mean you have to stay trapped on shore. If you are as desperate to go fishing as Lenny Rudow, use his technique to bust through the ice without damaging your boat.
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breaking ice,
desperate to go fishing,
ice breaking,
Lenny Rudow,
winter boating Posted in
Powerboating,
US,
Video |
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February 1st 2013
If you keep your boat at a dock with the shore power cabled plugged in, you should have one of these devices to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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Ed Sherman,
galvanic corrosion,
shore-power problems,
Zinc Saver Posted in
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November 28th 2012
AC components need to be enclosed, to minimize the possibility of serious shock to someone working inside the boat's electrical panel.
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ABYC,
Ed Sherman,
electrical safety,
marine electrical panels Posted in
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Powerboating,
Sailing,
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September 28th 2012
There are different ways for wiring support to be compliant with ABYC standards. Compliance failure is easy to see, but overkill is in the eye of the beholder.
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ABYC standards,
boat wiring,
Ed Sherman,
marine electrical safety,
wiring support Posted in
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Marine Electronics,
Powerboating,
Safety and Seamanship,
Sailing,
US |
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June 23rd 2012
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
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boat wiring,
Ed Sherman,
Fluke Pro3000 probe Posted in
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Boat Maintenance,
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Marine Electronics,
Powerboating,
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UK,
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May 25th 2012
It's a bad idea to stack too many terminals on one stud. It concentrates heat, which can lead to melting. And fire.
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ABYC,
American Boat and Yacht Council,
boat wiring,
Ed Sherman,
electrical safety Posted in
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May 3rd 2012
Electronics confined in small, unventilated spaces can benefit from the addition of a simple low-draw fan.
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cooling electronics,
Ed Sherman,
marine electronics Posted in
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Powerboating,
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February 29th 2012
Crimped wire connections are only as good as the tool and the operator. Here's how to make sure yours are right.
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Ed Sherman,
electrical,
How To,
tools,
wiring Posted in
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January 5th 2012
It might look easy, but Ed Sherman says an alternator upgrade is not a simple job.
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alternator upgrade,
Ed Sherman,
electrical,
high output Posted in
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December 19th 2011
If wiring is too close to the exhaust, it may be affected by heat. Ed Sherman explains.
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ABYC,
Ed Sherman,
exhaust,
Safety and Seamanship,
wiring Posted in
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September 29th 2011
Nylon tiewraps can be very convenient and easy for boat builders and owners, but they are not heat-resistant.
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cable ties,
Ed Sherman,
Safety and Seamanship,
wiring Posted in
Boat Maintenance,
Engines,
Safety and Seamanship,
US |
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September 22nd 2011
The white box connected to the shorepower grounding wire is a galvanic insulator, Ed Sherman explains.
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boat wiring,
Ed Sherman,
galvanic corrosion,
galvanic insulator Posted in
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UK,
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