Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging

Author/Contributor(s):	Payne, John C.
Publisher:	Lyons Press
Date:	9/2/2025
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat batteries and battery charging.

Concise, compact, and illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging: Second Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:

• Lithium, lead acid, AGM, and gel batteries
• Battery ratings and selection
• Safety and maintenance
• Installation
• Charging, including solar and wind
• Alternators and regulators