Generator servicing: when to schedule it
A practical guide to planning marine generator servicing around how the vessel is used.
Published guideMARITIME ELECTRICAL ADVICE
Practical notes for boat owners.
Plain-language guidance on marine electrical maintenance, batteries, electronics, lighting and E WOFs.
Why a boat battery will not hold charge
Separate battery age, charging faults, load and connection problems before deciding to replace the batteries.
Published guideAlternators and charging faults
A practical guide to marine alternator charging problems, intermittent faults and what to record before arranging an inspection.
Published guidePlanning the electrical side of a refit
A practical guide to planning electrical work before a refit begins, from access and use to equipment and sequence.
Published guideAnchor winch electrical problems
Common electrical causes of anchor winch problems and what to record before arranging a scheduled inspection.
Published guideBoat VHF checks when reception is poor
A practical guide to recording VHF symptoms and separating antenna, power, installation and radio problems before arranging a scheduled check.
Published guidePre-departure electrical checks
A practical pre-departure electrical checklist for yacht and launch owners, covering batteries, charging, lighting and known symptoms.
Published guideWhy boat lights flicker
Common electrical causes of flickering boat lights and what to record before arranging a scheduled electrical inspection.
Published guideAuckland marinas: what owners should know
What to check before arranging dockside electrical work at an Auckland marina.
Planned guideAnchor winch electrical problems
Common electrical causes of anchor winch problems and what to include in an enquiry.
Planned guideNeed something checked on your boat?
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