The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat - Part 2 of 2 : Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power, Wind Turbines, Marine Batteries EPUB
by Bill Morris
Part of the Sun, Wind, & Water series
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This is Part 2 of 2 of The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat.
Part 2 covers the following topics:
* Lighting, Navigation, and Communication
* Refrigeration
* Windvane Self-Steering
* Autopilots
* Manual Windlasses
* Electric Windlasses
* Tools, Spare Parts, and Maintenance Supplies
* The Essence of Green Voyaging.
* Energy Efficiency: Three Cruising Yachts
A successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. Sun, Wind, & Water: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat gives you the most detailed, up-to-date advice on how to prepare your boat for an ocean crossing while at the same time-saving money and ensuring a smaller footprint on Mother Nature.
Circumnavigator-author Bill Morris describes in detail the best options for reducing dependence on fossil fuels, minimizing battery usage, and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle on the water. He presents an array of electrical charging systems, power-saving electrical fixtures, and manual devices aimed at saving money on fuel, along with pointers on installation and maintenance. This practical guide covers:
* The development of an energy-saving plan for your boat
* Battery technology and hydrogen fuel cells
* Charging batteries from sun, wind, and water power
* Battery charge control systems
* Effective refrigeration options for the tropics
* Autopilots and windvane self-steering
* Energy-saving systems on three successful blue water vessels
* And much, much more
Bill Morris, author of The Windvane Self-Steering Handbook and a frequent contributor to Ocean Navigator Magazine, currently cruises the Channel Islands of Southern California on the 1966 Cal 30 Saltaire as he prepares for his next offshore adventure.
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- Pages:132 pages
- Publisher:Distributed By Ingram Spark
- Publication Date:01/01/2017
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- ISBN:9781892399830
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Pages:132 pages
- Publisher:Distributed By Ingram Spark
- Publication Date:01/01/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781892399830