So, you’ve finally purchased that new (or new-to-you) boat of your dreams. As with any budding relationship, put this honeymoon period to good use by getting to know your new boat and familiarizing yourself with its systems. A good place to start is by inspecting the electrical systems. Regularly inspecting your boat’s AC and DC electrical system can prevent everything from a flickering chart plotter to a three-alarm fire and prepares you for troubleshooting electrical problems when professional help isn’t around.
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