ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This is part two of my conversation with marine electrical engineer Owen Murphy.
We talk about meeting John Kretschmer, the influence of electrical systems and electronics on sailboat value, wiring diagrams, the risks of modern high-output systems, fuses, what electricity is, amps, electrical fields, panconsciousness, sailing in the South Pacific, sailing into an atoll, a tiger-shark story, grey sharks, a near-death experience while surfing, a strategy to stay in the South Pacific long-term, and more.
Owen's website is https://www.meridian-marine-electrical.com/
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