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Marine Electrical Systems

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Marine Electrical Systems

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Investment

$175 for non-members
$75 for members

 

When

  • Organizational meeting November 2nd, 2026, from 7-9 PM to take hardcopy book orders and a $75 deposit. 

  • Weekly classes on Mondays 7-9 PM starting 11/30. No Class on 12/28, 1/18, and 2/15.  

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Where:  Northport High School, Room H-101, 158 Laurel Hill Rd, Northport​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.​

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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.

Course Outline

  • Day 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

  • Day 10 - Reserved for unplanned school closure, etc.

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