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Beginner to Advanced level Boat Electrics 101 & Advanced Marine Electrics Online Bundle Course for Owners and Operators, Engineers, Installers, Technicians, and Other Professionals


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In Boat Electrics 101 course by BOATHOWTO, you will learn everything you need to know about DC systems on boats. Beginning with the basics about current, voltage and resistance, they teach you how to re-do all DC wiring on your boat, complying to ISO and ABYC standards.

In Advanced Marine Electrics course, you will build upon the foundational knowledge acquired through Boat Electrics 101 Course and dive into advanced topics that will elevate your expertise and proficiency in handling marine Electrical systems.

These courses can be useful for beginners looking to learn the basics or an experienced boater seeking advanced guidance. By the end of these courses, you'll emerge as a proficient and knowledgeable expert in advanced marine electrics, equipped to tackle the most challenging electrical challenges and innovations in the maritime industry

Boat & Advanced Marine Electrics Bundle Online

Advanced Marine Electrics Bundle Outline

  • Course: Boat Electrics 101 & Advanced Marine Electrics Online Bundle
  • No of Lessons: 129
  • Level: Beginner to Advanced
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs): You may choose the certificate option and earn 19 CEUs upon successful completion of each course. The requirement for certification is the completion of all lessons and at least 80% correct answers in the quizzes. Quizzes can be retaken any time.

Course Modules

Boat Electrics 101 - Safe & Reliable DC Systems (63 Lessons)

  • Introduction
  • Electricity
  • Electrical Components and Circuit diagrams
  • Conductor Selection and Installation
  • Batteries
  • Charging Systems
  • Energy Systems Design
  • Case Studies: Planning a (Re-)Wiring
  • Alternative Energy Sources
  • LED Lighting
  • Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
  • DC Systems Design
  • Lead Acid vs. Lithium-Ion

Advanced Marine Electrics  (66 Lessons)

  • AC installations (with both shorepower and onboard power sources)
  • Galvanic and Stray Current Corrosion
  • Grounding
  • Lightning Protection
  • Alternators and Alternator Controllers
  • Generators
  • Lithium-Ion Batteries
  • Optimized Energy Systems
  • On-Board-Networks
  • Digital Switching
  • Electric and Hybrid Propulsion.

2024 In-Person Seminars

  • If you want to complement your Marine Electrical online education with hands-on training, you can do so in Maine in 2024.
  • Seminar Dates: October 29th & 30th in Portland, ME


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