From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new title in his successful series of easy to understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner whether sail or power. Each volume is concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference.

This new series features easy-to-understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner, sail or power. Each volume is fully illustrated with photos and technical drawings. Author John C Payne is one of the foremost international authorities on marine electronics and the author of two major handbooks. Book 1, Understanding Boat Batteries and Battery Charging, includes the following subjects: lead acid batteries; AGM batteries; gel batteries; general battery information; battery ratings and selection; safety, installation, and maintenance; charging, alternators, and regulators, and more.

A major catastrophe occurs when the main character and his wife arrive in San Antonio which sets up the major theme for this second book. After getting back on his feet the main character is appointed the administrator of a mental health hospital two blocks from the famous River Walk. Prior to his taking the reins, an embedded female CIA agent is found in the hospital day room with a gigantic pair of scissors stuck in her chest. The CIA suspected an al-Qaeda cell was being formed in the neighborhood and arranged with the medical director of the hospital to place a "bogus" patient on the ward. Four patients and two nurses are deemed persons of interest by the investigating agencies. Several interesting love interests are developed and the many twists and turns that take place will leave the reader spellbound.

This is Book Three and the last of the Three and Out series. Rod Richards resigns as hospital administrator in San Antonio and treks to Chicago to join an old Army buddy in his private investigation business. he thrives on the challenge and excitement of his new found profession. Rod conducts surveillance on Shamus Fenerty, a trucking giant and big Democratic party contributor suspected of cheating on his wife. Later, a wealthy Vietnamese restraurant magnate hires him for a dangerous mission. Several exciting twists and turns confront Rod. is he shot? Does he die? Find out in the concluding episode of the riveting trilogy involving Rod Richards, the apartment manager ordinaire, the successful hospital administrator and a short-lived but rewarding run as a private investigator.

Covers problems with metal corrosion on the hull and fastenings, lightning hazards and protection and electrical problems on a boat. It is part of series of books about technical issues facing every boat owner and is fully illustrated with photos and technical drawings.