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Great course that got me confidently working on my boats electrics.

Very clear concise information presented in a logical way.

I learned a lot in this course and it will guide me in designing and installing a Victron inverter system in my boat

I purchased the Boat Electrics 101 course and then the Diesel Engine course. I'm a long time boater, but not a systems expert. Both courses were well done, easy to follow and understand. Its also pretty easy to go back and find particular things I want to review before some project I was working on. Overall it was good value for the cost.

This course is the single most beneficial investment I have made in my boating. The courses are clearly organized and presented. It is logical and practical. Nigel’s practical experience adds value and insight, helping me gain from his first hand experiences and knowledge. If you are like me and want to gain knowledge in safely maintaining and troubleshooting your vessel, you cant go wrong with BoatHowTo.

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Ive been following Nigel Calder for decades, since he wrote the 12v bible. Jan is excellent at delivering the talks but you have to keep up, he goes quickly.

I followed both the Boat Electrical 101 and the advanced. Being a technical person and a sailboat owner for over 25 years it helped me to get a better understanding of underlying details of the electrical system on a boat and therefore being able to understand and implement/alter such a system on my boat with a higher level of safety and reliability.

Love the online trainings and clarity. Great job with the course structure guys.
Thank you!

Super valuable and professional. Even answered to personal questions.

A very well organised online course. The chapters are structured and cover all areas, from the basics to the semi-professional area. All participants can set their own learning pace. Highly recommended.

Both Nigel and Jan bring a positive attitude to problem solving. Very few of us are expert physicists, chemists, technicians, etc. BoatHowTo navigates the student through challenging subjects with logical progression, fun anecdotes, and satisfying solutions.

After completion of both the electrical and engine courses, my wife (never been on a boat before) and I left on our new to us 60+ foot "high latitude explorer yacht" for our 4-month shakedown cruise on the Baltic Sea. Not only did these courses provide a great amount of confidence, but the specifics in the course also gave me the background to troubleshoot and fix many issue ... not to mention the knowledge to understand how the many systems functions.

This was a fantastic electrical course it's extremely well presented enjoyable and easy to follow anyone interested in boating electrics at any competency level there is something to learn for everybody! I cannot thank Jan and Nigel enough, i truly believe you would benefit greatly by enrolling at 'Boat How To'

I learned so much from the courses they offered. Electrical basics along with how to plan and wire a boat were the highlights of my experience.

If you maintain or refurbish boats the courses these well-known experts offer are worth it at almost any price.

I have owned boats for nearly 40 years and have done extensive work myself and have learned from making more than one mistake. If I had been able to take this course 40 years ago I would have been able to avoid those mistakes and could have saved thousands of dollars in hiring “professionals” to do work I wasn’t comfortable doing myself.

I’ve take all of their courses including electrical and mechanical and now have the knowledge to complete nearly all aspects of boat upgrades and mechanical diesel engine maintenance. I also appreciate how they point out areas where a professional should be hired due to the complexity or for safety reasons. I am about to complete an extensive upgrade of batteries, alternators, inverter/chargers, solar panel installation and battery to battery chargers as well as improve my grounding, bonding and lightening protection. This course gave me both the theoretical and practical knowledge so that I feel comfortable completing those upgrades.

Another bonus is that I can always refer back to the materials if I forget or need to refresh my memory and they also take time to answer any questions that I might have as I undertake such a huge project.

Additionally, as I sail offshore these courses have given me the tools and confidence to solve almost any issue that arises and helped me establish a spare parts list.

Many Thanks to Jan and Nigel!

Nigel and Jan bring boat knowledge I trust because of their years of direct experience and testing. They back up their knowledge with clear examples. I recently requested their feedback on a wiring issue after signing up with Boat How To electrical course. The ABYC electrician I hired sized the wire correctly, but we disagreed about the effect of differing "lengths" to the common bus bar. I trust the reason and experience Nigel shared with me about what would be a trivial detail that would have slow to discover effect on the lifespan of my battery bank. Having direct access to the instructors was crucial to translate the class example to my particular boat situation. If you want to know the "why" behind a best practice, trust these guys give you all the details.

I am having a great experience with the instructional boat electrical course! The program is comprehensive but also delivered in a clear and concise mannerI feel confident that I can trust the recommendations and bring my older boat up to current standards.

The class videos and course material is first rate and exhaustive. I cruise full time and it is nice to be able to learn at my own pace. I have taken both engine and the electrical courses and I am now going back over the material to make sure I really learned it.

I really appreciate being able to ask questions any time I get stuck in an issue.

Nigel has a unique but effective teaching style which coupled with his vast knowledge makes his in-person seminars outstanding.
Best money I’ve ever invested to increase my Marine Electrical Knowledge .
Attended Spring 2025 seminar in Portland, ME.