Yacht Electrical and Marine Systems Course
Starting from: £250
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This two day marine electrical training course is ideal for skippers, boat owners, aspiring boat owners and anyone wanting to better understand boat electrics and systems. There is no previous yacht electrics experience needed to take the course.
- Two-day course in Southampton
- Complete guidance from expert instructor
- Learn essential skills in boat electrics and systems
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Hands On
There is a massive 'hands on' practical element to the course and great diagnostics. It has really helped me with my own boat electrics which I am now rewiring. First Class Sailing is a school where you come away with a lot more than a certificate.
Geoffrey F, Plymouth
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This two day Yacht Electrical and Systems Course is designed to help you understand marine electrics and the electrical systems you might find on board a yacht.
The boat electrics course is suitable for skippers and aspiring skippers, sailing boat owners, power boat owners, narrow boat owners and anyone just wanting to learn more about electrics and boat systems.
The course is held in our classrooms in Shamrock Quay, Southampton. It is a hands on practical marine electrical course. You will be using multimeters, soldering irons, electrical boards and maybe an engine.
Whilst we will may be looking at a diesel engine this is not a course in how a diesel engines work. That is covered in the Diesel Engine Course.
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Great location: Our Yacht Electrical and Marine Systems Course is based at our classrooms in Shamrock Quay, Southampton. There is parking and a bistro in the area.
Friendly experienced instructors: Learn from the best with our team of friendly and experienced instructors. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching, our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for students of all skill levels.
Key Course Details
Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the Yacht Electrical and Marine Systems Course:
Required Experience
- You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience of boat and yacht electrics to take our marine electrical course.
Course Duration
- You will be learning about boat electrics over the course of 2 days.
Course Content
- Learn the basics of electrical circuits on boats, fixing faults, wiring, batteries, and much more.
Skills Gained
- An understanding of marine electrics and the electrical systems you might find on board a yacht, and how to fix any issues that come up.
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Enjoy 2 days of learning about and immersed in the world of boat electrics.
Become A First Class Sailor
Sail off in the knowledge that any electrical problems on your boat should no longer phase you.
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Complete Breakdown
The course will cover the following:
- The basics of electrical circuits
- You will be using multi meters and learning to identify and fix electrical faults
- Battery types, health and maintenance
- Battery chargers and charging faults
- Making up 12V connections including crimping and soldering
- Alternators and how they work.We will use our working classroom engine
- Wiring diagrams
- Solar panels, wind and hydro generators
- Networking – NMEA cables, Seatalk, Chart plotter and displays
- Instruments and connecting them
- 240V Shorepower connections, breakers, sockets, invertors,
- Bonding and galvanic isolators
- Plus lots more
What Sailors Say About Us
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Everything from shore power to internal wiring, connections, potential hazards, NMEA networking etc
In two days we covered all the basic elements of a boat’s electrical and electronic systems. It was partly theory but mostly practical as the instructor went through everything from shore power to internal wiring, connections, potential hazards, NMEA networking etc. We made crimps, connections, fault finding, installing units to the fuse box and electronic panel, setting up gps units etc. For both courses, the instructors were extremely knowledgeable, patient and were able to explain topics to all levels of attendants. I highly recommend these courses and First Class Sailing in general (I took the Diesel Engine course from them years ago) for anyone who wants to be self sufficient, or at least communicate better with technicians that they call in for repairs or fault finding.
T.A, UK
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Useful
Very good course useful to anyone wanting to know how to diagnose electrical problems on their boat. Course covered basic power systems, navigation electronics and battery management, with hands on practical exercises to teach how to test and diagnose faulty circuits. The teaching was clear and used a published handbook as a basis. Facilities were great, and a comfortable training room with nearby cafe and restaurant choices for lunchtime food. Booking was easy online, and the cost reasonable. Would recommend.
Mr C, UK
Verified Customer
Clear instruction
I signed up for the 2-day yacht electrical and marine course. I own my own boat and wanted a better understanding of electrics and how I could self diagnose and where appropriate fix. Course was excellent. Clear instruction, professionally delivered, with excellent practical hands on experience. Small group of 10 people was ideal. Highly recommended.
Matthew L
Verified Customer
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Confident and knowledgeable instructor
Confident and knowledgeable instructor who explained the theory very well but the impressive part was the hands on practical experience. Didn't make me a Yacht electrician but I know how to find electric and network faults. All in all, a weekend well spent.
Ray F
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