PAID SESSIONGet Tickets to this WorkshopNigel Calder outlines step-by-step troubleshooting techniques that can be safely conducted by any boat owner, including using a multimeter. The class is designed for the inexperienced (no prior knowledge is required), although it will be challenging for some; familiarity with volts, amps, and ohms will make the learning experience easier. The immediate goal is to enable participants to head off premature battery and systems failures, and to perform simple troubleshooting techniques that will rapidly identify the majority of electrical problems seen on boats. The overarching goal is to raise the confidence levels of boat owners given today’s increasingly electrically-loaded and complicated boats. You will likely save the price of admission by not having to make service calls.
This is the second of Friday’s two half-day classes. The two classes are designed to be complementary, but also to stand alone for those who cannot attend both. The first of Friday’s classes will identify common electrical installation mistakes, many of which are built in by boatbuilders and equipment installers. These errors can upend the enjoyment of our boats and may also create serious safety risks. Once recognized, most are easy to fix. This will be followed by the second class which includes a detailed description of essential troubleshooting skills and techniques, including with a multimeter. These classes are for anyone who has a boat with more than a minimal electrical system. Learn more and buy tickets to the first Friday class. This event will take place on the Cruising and Technical Stage which is on the 2nd floor of the yellow building at the Northwest Maritime campus. The stage can be reached by our elevator, with accessible parking nearby.
