Marine Electrical Systems

Event Phone: Roger Runnels (713) 254-6615

This class covers the Marine Electrical Systems Course.

It will be taught on the listed schedule.  The first dates are instruction, followed by an overall review, and finally the exam.  If you cannot make it to one or more of the instruction dates, you should be okay.

Please plan on attending the exam date, as they it be done in person (there are options for taking the exam online). This course will be both teleconference and in-person at  Home Port for the interactive hands-on sessions (attendance is requested, not required).  The in-person class session will be determined by the students and instructors once the course starts.  There are electrical trainers and many hands-on activities that will be beneficial to all students.

You must have the USPS Marine Electrical Systems book in order to complete the course.  Only one book required per student or household.  Please allow about 3 weeks for delivery.  Call 888‑367‑8777 x221 or x212 to place an order, reference Item Code: 0177110, “Marine Electrical Systems” student manual.

The review and examination will be on the same day.  The following session, there will be a seminar titled “Introduction to Marine Batteries“.  This seminar is intended to help you get longer, more reliable service from your current boat battery and to familiarize you with the options available when it comes time for an upgrade or replacement.  Special attention is given to lithium batteries and the items you need to consider if you are thinking of a lithium upgrade.