Understanding Boat Wiring by John C. Payne From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes this easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring covers the following major topics such as boat wiring standards, electrical school basics, system voltages, how to plan and install boat wiring, circuit protection and isolation, switchboards and panels, grounding systems, and more.