charlieannear Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hello everyone. An article in Practical Boat Owner (spontaneous purchase in Asda ) on wiring maintenance was in fact a barely disguised ad for "Pat Manley's latest book Simple Boat Maintenance". Does anybody know if it's any good, or have any reccomendations for 'Must Have' books for the small boat owner? Was thinking of maintenance or tips and tricks type of books for novices such as myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboatdriver Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I don't know of any books but if you've got any questions about boating and boat maintenance I'm sure if you ask on here there's usually at least one person who knows the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 it really does depend on what you are looking for - generally magazine do quite excellent specific articles and, from time to time, wider subjects such as 'winterising your outboard' 'trailer maintnance' etc re wiring specifically it depends on whether you are interested in 12v electrics (having missed out on an era playing with cars that many here enjoyed ( ) or wish to understand / install NMEA2000 or CANBUS technology "because it exists". For many the "12v bible" has provided an excellent grounding in all things 12v (and related) and can be found quite easily via the web. In fact using Google or similar you should find some great articles by firms such as Stirling or Adverc, reading university published a whole load of 12v and battery related stuff as well. In between there are books such as 'everything electrical for a boat' coming in at 300 pages ........... got a copy somewhere..... if you want a code number......... personally I would recomend the 12v bible first..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Charlie, All above comments are valid and good advice. IMHO this forum is the best resource going - I cant think of a question we have failed to answer yet.... I buy Boat Fishing Monthly, every month (funny that! ) and it has a good balance of fishing, boating tips etc.. ...and the PBSBAC crew regulary feature! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I couldn't agree more, everything I know about boats I have learned from this forum... That's a compliment, honest! I now have a boat, so will continue to bug you lot with daft questions for the forseeable future. Will bring some beer vouchers to the first available club meeting too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Will bring some beer vouchers to the first available club meeting too! The next club meeting is this Thursday, your most welcome to attend and put faces to names Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Got a late pass from the Boss so will see you later! Should I wear a name badge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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