Eric Fleury: Boat Electrical Systems (Part 2)

Eric Fleury returns with another look at boat electrical systems: Lithium, Solar, Battery Monitors and more.. Eric Fleury is an avid sailor and a licensed ABYC electrical technician. Having covered a number of the electrical basics in January, in this presentation Eric will present: • Wiring • Using a main battery switch • Fuses • Lithium conversion HOW TO • Installation of a battery monitor • Solar – in depth look Eric grew up sailing with his father and has owned a Tanzer 7.5 and now an Ontario 32 "Prince Igor". Eric has been one of the SOLO300 sailors for several summers. Having studied electronics and computers, he eventually left the corporate world to dive full time into the boating world, both for work and leisure. This presentation is part of the NSC Winter Speaker’s program, which promotes ongoing learning about all things nautical, as well as cruising and competitive sailing.