Electronics have gained such widespread acceptance over the last decade that even a modest family cruiser is likely to have an electronic navigation capability comparable with that of a small warship of twenty years ago. Using plain English to strip away the jargon, this book sets out to demystify the technology behind modern marine electronics, and to explain how the various systems work and how to get the best out of the equipment available.

Covers Radar, Chart Plotters, GPS, Computers and Autopilots.

Tim Bartlett is well known for his down to earth approach to the technical side of yachting and his various books and magazine contributions have always been popular.