Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems

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 plumbing and water systems and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power.

Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:

• Freshwater and saltwater systems
• Hot water systems
• Galley plumbing
• Watermakers
• Bilge pumps
• Shower (gray) water systems
• Sewage (black) water and MSD systems

John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than forty years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry, and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and author of fifteen marine electrical and electronics books and numerous magazine articles. John has been involved with everything from submarine sonar systems and oil rig operation manuals to military helicopters. Currently, he is a commissioning manager for some of the world’s largest and most complex offshore oil production and drilling installations. He has built, restored, and cruised several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. He is a member of the ABYC and the Cruising Association.