![]() Besides, many boats, especially sailboats, have bonding systems that connect the metal rigging and major hardware to the metal through-hull fittings. Grounding has two separate systems, often referred to as AC and DC grounding systems. If you are confused about grounding, rewiring, or upgrading and how to do it properly, consider getting it done by a professional first before attempting to do it yourself. Grounding not only prevents shocks and injury, but it also can protect the metals and wiring on your boat from corroding and reduces the chance of unintentionally draining the batteries. Grounding is absolutely required to have safe boating experiences, but most boat users don’t know a lot about it. Grounding is a process that can be done on land or through the use of special circuitry, wires, and connections to the metal parts of the boat, including the engine. ![]() In regards to a boat, grounding is about bringing your electrical systems to a “zero voltage potential.” In Europe and other parts of the world, this is called earthing, or earth ground. ![]()
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