Basics of a Yachts Electrical System
(Direct Current)

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Training Info

  • Prerequisites: Nil

What to Expect

The aim of this beginner one-day workshop is to give an awareness of the main systems of a vessels Direct Current (12V) electrical system and the ability to take simple measures to prevent electrical issues at sea; fault find and trouble shoot common electrical issues.
We will cover:

  • Understanding the 12V electrical system aboard
  • Why some boats have 24V
  • Batteries and earthing
  • The mysteries behind the Switchboard
  • Circuit breakers and fuses
  • Common issues
  • Fault finding and trouble shooting
  • Tools and spares (how to use a Multimeter)
  • Guided practice cable crimping, soldering, changing a nav light (practical session)
  • Alternative power including Solar and wind systems
  • Connections and wiring to electronic navigation systems.
  • Dangers (what not to touch)

The workshop will include plenty of discussion, problem solving and guided practice time.

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Hear from our students

“What went well as a learning experience for me was that I was well and truly out of my comfort /control zone…which is what being at sea is often like – thank you for making it safe enough for me to explore those limits/boundaries and give me the confidence to test them more in the coming months.”
- Andrea

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