From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new title in his successful series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner. whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference.Understanding Boat AC Power Systems covers the following major topics: AC Power Safety Shore Power Systems Transformers Shore Power Inverters AC Circuit Protection Principles AC Short Circuit Selecting Protective Equipment Cable Installation Ground Leakage Protection AC Machinery.