Is your boat's electrical system really safe and reliable?
Your electrical system may be working, but that doesn't mean it's properly designed, safe and reliable.
A boat or yacht's electrical system should provide uninterrupted operation in all weather and sea conditions.
Poor design and careless installation increase your risks.
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Fire risk
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Reduced battery and equipment life
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Risk of losing power in critical conditions
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Problems with insurance claims
We don't fix electrical failures.
We design systems that help prevent them.
Boat Electrical System Engineering
About Murat Erciyes
Murat Erciyes has been an amateur sailor and a lover of the sea and sailing for more than 40 years. He is an aeronautical engineer who worked on numerous projects in the Turkish defense industry and served as founder and CEO of several companies. After retiring, he settled in Bodrum. Today, he applies the advanced systems engineering knowledge he gained in aeronautical engineering to boat and yacht electrical systems, creating value in this field.
Murat is also an amateur Egyptologist. For the past 15 years, he has focused on ancient Egyptian theology. He is a member of the IAE – International Association of Egyptologists. He gives various lectures and works to increase interest in this subject. He also has a blog where he reviews books he considers valuable.
Murat also considers himself an enthusiastic amateur cook. He enjoys cooking, creating beautiful tables, having good conversations, and seeing people enjoy those moments.
Hit of the week
LiFePO4, or LFP batteries are becoming increasingly common on boats. However, upgrading to lithium isn't as simple as removing your old lead-acid batteries, dropping LFP batteries, and calling it done.
Integrating LFP batteries into a boat's electrical system requires careful analysis, planning, and proper system design.
In this video, we walk through an LFP integration project we recently completed and answer many of the questions boat owners commonly ask.
Our ABYC-Certified Services
Boat & Yacht Electrcial System Audit
Some people call this an electrical survey. We prefer the term electrical system audit because what is often called a survey is usually too superficial.
In many boats that had already undergone an electrical survey, our audits revealed that the electrical system actually needed a major refit.
Even production boats built by well-known manufacturers—especially those built after the pandemic—often have installations that do not meet current standards. The situation is even more concerning when electrical work has been done without a proper design.
Our audits follow ABYC Standards and cover more than 300 inspection points across 10 major categories.
We provide a comprehensive report along with a layered risk assessment that helps you understand not only what is wrong, but also the level of risk each issue presents.
If you're not familiar with your boat's electrical system, we also create a complete system diagram so you can clearly understand how your system is designed and operates.
Depending on the size of the boat, the audit typically requires a minimum of two days on board, followed by one day for analysis and reporting.
New Boat Electrical System Design & Refit Projects
We design every project using a systems engineering approach. Our priorities are your requirements and full compliance with ABYC Standards.
We develop a complete System Architecture—documentation that many boat manufacturers do not even provide.
We perform load calculations for every circuit, design each electrical circuit, and prepare complete wiring diagrams.
We maintain strict configuration management throughout the entire project.
We prepare detailed bills of materials (BOMs) using the manufacturers' and suppliers' part numbers. We are very strict about this and do not allow substitutions outside the approved list. We do not accept the use of materials that do not comply with applicable standards.
We do not sell equipment or earn commissions on products. If we receive any manufacturer or distributor discounts, they are passed on to our clients in full. If needed, we also provide logistics consulting.
We work closely with your electrical technicians performing the installation, making sure they fully understand the project requirements. We provide guidance, training when necessary, and conduct a final inspection after the installation is complete.
Only after the installation has been verified to meet our design requirements and ABYC Standards do we issue a Certificate of Compliance. This document can be highly valuable when working with insurance companies.
Sub-system Integration Projects
Modifying your boat's electrical system or adding new AC and DC loads is completely normal. New equipment and changing needs are simply part of boat ownership.
The key is making sure every addition is properly integrated into the existing electrical system.
Whether you're installing a new inverter, larger solar panels, a watermaker, an ice maker, or any other electrical equipment, proper integration requires specialized knowledge.
Improvised installations can create serious problems.
Don't risk a professionally engineered electrical system with modifications that are made without proper design and planning.
In our experience, about 90% of electrical modifications made after a boat is purchased include installations that do not comply with applicable standards.
When these non-compliant installations lead to accidents or fires, insurance companies may deny the claim.
We believe this is a risk that simply should not be accepted.
LiFePo4 Integration Projects
LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries have become extremely popular for boats and yachts, offering significant advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries.
However, an LFP battery upgrade performed without the proper knowledge and engineering can introduce serious risks. We see examples of this almost every day.
Replacing your lead-acid batteries with LFP batteries without a properly engineered system design can leave your boat outside your insurance coverage.
A successful LFP integration involves much more than replacing the batteries. It requires proper control of charging and discharging, battery management, correctly sized fuses, safety disconnects, and many other critical components.
This is far more complex than simply replacing flooded batteries with AGM batteries.
LFP integration requires specialized knowledge and experience. Don't take chances with your boat's electrical system.