marine electrical systems class

[1956olds]

Hi, has anyone taken the power squadrons marine electrical class? Just wondering as it starts this thursday in the flint mi area and lasts 12 weeks .Is it worth $40 to spend that much time in a class?Opinions please .thanks glen

 

[Jack F]

I'm taking the class now, It's a good way to meet people who boat in your area.

 

[charlg]

What does the class cover?

 

[1956olds]

I guess thats part of my question .There was an ad in the local school paper for it.

 

[Jack F]

http://www.ccsps.org/course_desc.html


[SIZE=+2]M[/SIZE]ARINE [SIZE=+2]E[/SIZE]LECTRONICS
The Marine Electronics course consists of three modules: ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, and ME 103, Marine Electronics for Navigation. There are no prerequisites for any of these modules: however, it is suggested that a member take ME 101 before taking ME 102. All three modules must be successfully completed to receive credit for Marine Electronics.

ME 101, Boat Electrical Systems, provides information about properties of electricity, electrical power requirements and wiring practices, direct current power, alternating current power, galvanic and stray-current corrosion, lightning protection, and electrical interference.
ME 102, Marine Radio Communications, delves into radio waves and transmitters, receivers and transceivers, antennas and transmission lines, FCC Rules and Regulations, FCC Frequency Plan, marine radiotelephone operating procedures, and other communication services (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), satellite communications, amateur radio, and more).
ME 103, Marine Electronics for Navigation, presents information on depth sounders, RADAR, LORAN-C, GPS Navigation, and two new chapters: Electronic Charting, and Computer-Assisted Navigation (CAN). Members may take this module independent of any other ME module.
This course is one night a week for twelve weeks.

 

[1956olds]

ok I am thinking of (if) my engine room needed updateing, it doesnt have a battery switch but a rectangular circuit breaker box with push button breaker resets on it whitch ive never seen before .Ive had an older boat a 85 silverton 40 convertible and it didnt have this type setup either so i am thinking i should take the course.