About
Sergei Sysoev
Marine electrician in Everett, Washington. I diagnose, repair and upgrade the electrical systems on recreational boats, and I write the handbook for the people who own them.
Background
- Superyacht construction. Electrician at Delta Marine Industries in Seattle, a yard that builds custom yachts up to 100 m (about 328 ft).
- Electrical and HVAC on residential homes and large commercial projects.
- Engineering degree in vehicle fleet operations (motor transport), specializing in automotive electrical systems, plus hands-on automotive electrical work.
It all points the same way: you can’t wire a boat like a house or a car. The grounding is different, the moisture is different, the vibration is different, and a mistake can mean a fire or a boat full of water. So aboard, I work to marine standards, not habit.
The handbook
On most boats, nobody ever documented the electrical system, and every owner since has changed it a little more. Boat Electrical takes you from a symptom to a decision you can stand behind: what’s dangerous, what you can do yourself, what to hire out, and how to check the work.
Every number in the book has a source: ABYC, USCG rules (33 CFR), ISO, the manufacturers’ manuals. Every chapter is checked separately for facts, standards and diagrams. The book is free — and it shows you how I work before you ever let me aboard.
How I work
- Measure, then replace.
- Work to ABYC standards and USCG rules (33 CFR).
- Quote the price before work starts.
- Leave a written report: what I found, what I did, the readings before and after.
Get in touch
Tell me what’s happening on your boat, and I’ll tell you where to start.
Other projects
The software I build outside of boats lives on my personal site, sergeisysoev.com.