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Courses and Advice for Boat Electrics & Mechanics

You're a boater or a sailor? You want to understand what's going on inside your engine? You want to fix and maintain your boat electrics like an expert? We teach you how to be self reliant on the water and save money by fixing things yourself.
BoatHowTo is the most dependable source of technical knowledge for sailors and boaters around the world. Our online courses and guides help you enjoy troublefree boating, and solve both common and not so common technical problems on your boat.

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Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Online Course
Learn all you need to know about boat engines - in our brand new online course with Nigel Calder & Dr. Jan Athenstädt. For beginners & professionals.
In 63 lessons with 11+ hours of video content, boat-tech guru Nigel Calder and computer whiz Jan Athenstädt take you on a deep dive into marine diesel engines. The course combines practical demonstrations in the workshop with hundreds of animations explaining the theory. You will get extensive background information essential to understanding maintenance requirements and troubleshooting. The course is beginner-friendly, but also covers advanced topics that will be of interest for professionals.
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Boat Electrics 101 Online Course
Learn how to install and maintain a DC system on a boat! Our online course with 59 easy to follow video lessons take you from beginner to pro!
Nigel Calder and Dr. Jan Athenstädt help you set up a safe and reliable DC system on your boat that complies with ABYC and ISO standards. We designed the course with both beginners and experts in mind: We start with the basics, but also delve into all the details you need to understand, maintain, and extend your system. Unlimited and immediate on-demand access for a one-time fee.
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Advanced Marine Electrics Online Course
Learn everything you need to know about marine electrical systems that goes beyond DC systems. 9+ hours of video content & in-depth illustrated texts.
Nigel Calder and Dr. Jan Athenstädt will teach you all you need to know about your boat's system. The 13 independent modules cover Grounding Systems, Shorepower Based AC Systems, AC Systems With Onboard Power Sources, Corrosion (Galvanic and Stray Current), Lightning Protection, Alternator Installations, Alternator Voltage Regulators and Controllers, Generators, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Optimized Energy Systems, Networks (NMEA0183 & NMEA2000), Digital Switching & Electric & Hybrid Propulsion.
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