This is a fun, hands-on workshop for sailors who want to have a good understanding of their boat’s electrical system. We will talk electrical theory, look at all the key electrical components, circuits and even troubleshoot electrical problems using a multi meter. The goal is to work towards self-sufficiency and to develop students’ ability to find and resolve basic electrical problems.
Course Content
The course will cover basic electrical concepts and theory and include the following topics:
- The Basics – Current, Voltage, Power, Resistance, Ohms Law, Simple Circuits, parallel, series
- Batteries – How they work, types of batteries /advantages and disadvantages, capacities, discharging, sizing battery banks, monitoring batteries
- Charging systems – Alternators/Wind/Solar/Gensets/Hydro/Shore Power
- DC Distribution – Panels/Circuit Breakers/Fuses/Wire and wire sizing . . .
- AC Distribution
- Tools of the trade and meters
Instructor
Jeff Cote from Pacific Yacht Systems
Lunch
Please bring your own morning cup of coffee and your lunch as there are no facilities close to the museum
Parking
Please pick up a parking pass when you arrive.