BoatHowToReviews of boathowto.com

I decided that before undertaking a major electrical upgrade to my C350 it would be a good idea to learn more about marine wiring standards. I thought that as a master electrician with 50+ plus years of industrial control systems I really didn't need to start with the basics, but why not. I'm glad I did as there are lots of small nuisance that you don't have to consider in the industrial world. The course kept my attention and was a very enjoyable experience. Hats off to both Nigel and Jan for keeping it interesting and useful. I have recommended this platform to many of my fellow sailors.

Comprehensive training, well designed, and thoughtful examples.

Having bought a second hand yacht and been somewhat shocked by the state of the wiring this course is literally a life saver. Any owner needs to follow this course before doing any DIY on their boat or even commissioning work from a “professional”. The first few lessons with recap of basic electrical science was a slight drag but then covering the differences for marine work, connectors, wire sizing, colours and current protection made it all very worthwhile.

I am a complete neophyte when it comes to electricity. When we bought a 1997 blue water boat in 2025 I knew I wanted a modern/dependable/efficient electrical system and the Boat How To Marine Electric 101 course enlighted me to "What right should look like." That got me started to tear every wire out of our boat with the intent to rewire everything. Once there (now what?), I needed help. Called Jan requesting a mechanism for consultation. He immediately obliged by connecting me to Matthias (the newest BHT partner) who video-called with me once and set out to rediagram my entire new Victron config, recommended pieces of control equipment I was missing and answered EVERY question I texted to him in quick succession. Matthias is my GO TO guy who is enabling me to finish this otherwise massive DIY project and has taken me from plebe to marine electric graduate with confidence the system is going to work properly. Further, Matthias and Jan are retail suppliers in Europe of everything lithium. Stuff that could be be sourced in the US they can source in Europe. AMAZING SERVICE. Anyone hesitant about marine electric or DIY electric would be well advised the best $$ spent on your project will be this course and/or BHT direct consulting. My wife and I are absolutly amazed at their service, 100% personalized analysis and recommendations. Diesel is next! Thanks a million Nigel, Jan and Matthias! Can't say enugh good words. 10 stars.

Content is very clear and divided I to great sections with just enough time per session

BoatHowTo offers excellent information on diesel mechanics and boat electrics. The video format is easy to understand / follow and offers strategies to improve your boat safely. Happy to be aboard and view this as a good spend!

A truly excellent series of courses. I've done the lot, and they have taught me invaluable things that have helped me hugely.

Details for their lessons and their quick feedback when something goes wrong