Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems

A concise, authoritative, and illustrated reference on boat batteries and charging, including general boat plumbing systems, freshwater and saltwater systems, hot water systems, galley plumbing, water makers, bilge pumps, shower (gray) water systems, and sewage (black) water and MSD systems.

About the author

John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than forty years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry, and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and author of fifteen marine electrical and electronics books and numerous magazine articles. John has been involved with everything from submarine sonar systems and oil rig operation manuals to military helicopters. Currently, he is a commissioning manager for some of the world's largest and most complex offshore oil production and drilling installations. He has built, restored, and cruised several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. He is a member of the ABYC and the Cruising Association.

Summary

A concise, authoritative, and illustrated reference on boat batteries and charging, including general boat plumbing systems, freshwater and saltwater systems, hot water systems, galley plumbing, water makers, bilge pumps, shower (gray) water systems, and sewage (black) water and MSD systems.

Product details

• Authors: John C. Payne, Payne John C.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.07.2025
• EAN: 9781574093667
• ISBN: 978-1-57409-366-7
• Series: Sheridan House Guides to Boat Maintenance
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Sailing, Boating, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / Repair & Maintenance, Boating: Sport and leisure, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Boating, Sailing / yachting, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Sailing, Boatbuilding & maintenance, Boatbuilding and maintenance