ABYC Adds Novice Electrical Course on West Coast

 

The ABYC courses have been filling up quickly and due to demand, they have added the following course to the schedule: Basic Marine Electrical, to be held in Seattle, Washington.

The Course will be held from Tuesday, August 30 to Thursday, September 1, 2011, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The location is Sure Marine 5320 28th Avenue NW, #100 Seattle, Washington 98107.

This three day basic marine electrical course is designed for the marine professional who is an electrical novice with minimal or no electrical experience. Topics include basic theory, alternators, battery charger, and bonding. AC & DC standards are covered in detail as well as troubleshooting practices. The text for the course is The Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems 2nd edition, written by our Curriculum Director, Ed Sherman. This book is included in the cost of the course and will be shipped to the meeting location.

Registration Fees are ABYC Member $495.00  and Non-Member $750.00. To register contact Sandy Brown, email: sbrown@abycinc.org or phone: 410-990-4460 X-43.

Additional Info: Accommodation is available at the Silver Cloud Inn-Lake Union, 1150 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109  Call the hotel directly to make your room reservation. Rooms are at a first come first served basis. 

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