John C. Payne is a cruising sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a 28-year career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry. His unique combination of technical know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority.

The Fisherman's Electrical Manual sorts through the astonishing array of electrical and electronic devices for small fishing boats to help the fisherman make the right choices and develop a better understanding of the installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of these systems. In a well-organized fashion, John Payne addresses such subjects as outboard electrics, trolling motors, downriggers, batteries, boat wiring, sonar and fishfinders, GPS, charts, radar and autopilot.

John C. Payne is a cruising sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a 28-year career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry. His unique combination of technical know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority.

The Fisherman's Electrical Manual sorts through the astonishing array of electrical and electronic devices for small fishing boats to help the fisherman make the right choices and develop a better understanding of the installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of these systems. In a well-organized fashion, John Payne addresses such subjects as outboard electrics, trolling motors, downriggers, batteries, boat wiring, sonar and fishfinders, GPS, charts, radar and autopilot.