Marine Electrical Systems Course

MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The Beaverton Sail and Power Squadron is offering a course on MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Virtual meeting will start Thursday March 24th, 2022, 07:00-09:00PM. MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS is taught in up to 8 two-hour weekly sessions including time for review and the multiple choice closed book exam.

The MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS course is presented in seven chapters that start with an explanation of what electricity is, followed by discussions on boat electrical wiring, DC and AC electrical systems, galvanic and stray current corrosion, lightning protection, and ends with troubleshooting of boat electrical problems.

The course includes detailed instructions on how to use a multimeter, how to solder and crimp electrical wiring circuits, and how to read electrical wiring diagrams. This course can be used as a reference guide for anyone interested in properly maintaining their boat electrical system.

• D ay 1 - Introduction, Chapter 1: Properties of Electricity

• Day 2 - Chapter 2: Boat Electrical Wiring Practices

• Day 3 - Chapter 3: Direct Current Power

• Day 4 - Chapter 4: Alternating Current Power

• Day 5 - Chapter 5: Galvanic and Stray Current Corrosion

• Day 6 - Chapter 6: Lightning Protection

• Day 7 - Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Part 1; on-the-boat optional

• Day 8 - Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Part 2

• Day 9 - Review and Examination

Price of $120 includes book. $170 for a couple sharing one book. Pricing includes exam and shipping.

Please register at: https://americasboatingclub.org/find-a-course-near-you?zip=97223&range=20 ,

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Marine Electrical Systems - $120

Marine Electrical Systems with a Couple sharing book - $170

Additional questions can be sent to the Squadron Education Officer at SEO.BSPS@gmail.com

The freeconferencecall.com meeting code will be sent prior to the start of course.