Structured Marine Electrical Troubleshooting
Charging systems, shore power, AC/DC distribution, NMEA 2000 networks, corrosion faults, and critical safety circuits.
Many Bay Area boats carry decades of accumulated electrical modifications. I diagnose these systems methodically, document what's there, and give owners a clear picture of what needs to be addressed and why.
Services
Electrical Troubleshooting
Intermittent faults, voltage drop, breaker trips, dead circuits, and parasitic drain diagnosis.
Charging & Battery Systems
Alternators, regulators, shore chargers, battery banks, and system performance verification.
Shore Power & AC Systems
Inlet issues, grounding and bonding evaluation, protection verification, and corrective work.
NMEA 2000 & Electronics
Backbone power issues, device dropouts, and structured network troubleshooting.
Method
Every job starts with a systematic evaluation.
- Verify reported condition
- Measure and isolate affected circuit
- Identify root cause
- Correct with proper materials, protection and routing
- Improve labeling and clarity where required
Electrical Diagnostic Checklist
Electrical faults on boats commonly originate from voltage drop, degraded connections, charging system deficiencies, or undocumented wiring modifications. I use a structured diagnostic evaluation to establish system condition before beginning any corrective work.
The checklist below outlines what that evaluation covers.