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Sun, Wind, & Water: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat
Sun Wind Water The Essential Guide to the EnergyEfficient Cruising Boat Author:Bill Morris JUST RELEASED SEPTEMBER 2016 — ALL NEW BOOK ON ENERGY-EFFICIENT YACHTING AND WORLD CRUISING... — BUY NOW! A successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. Sun, Wind, and Water: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat gives you the most detailed, up-to-date advice on h... more »ow 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.« less