ZF Marine ClearCommand - Rev.b 7-01; Bonding - A.B.Y.C. E-9 46 CFR 111.05

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MMC-287 Rev.B 7-01
All boats equipped with a permanently installed electrical system shall also be equipped
with a bonding system. The negative terminal of all batteries should be connected at only
one point, the DC common, and from DC common to bond system or hull.
Metal - Hull Vessels
The hull of a metal - hull vessel may serve as the common bonding conductor. Any item
to be bonded not in contact with the hull requires a bonding conductor to the hull.
Bonding - A.B.Y.C. E-9 46 CFR 111.05