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The Captain's guide to : alternative energy afloat / Bill Morris

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: [Place of publication not identifed] : Seaworthy Publications, c2019Description: 167 pages ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781948494243
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • VM 331 .M67 2019
Contents:
Main power plant -- Engine alternators -- Gas and diesel generator sets -- Alternative fuels -- Cranking and house batteries -- Solar panels -- Wind generators -- Hydro generators -- Voltage regulators and controllers -- Monitoring systems -- 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 -- References -- Appendix 1: AWG battery cable sizes -- Appendix 2: AWG wire gauge sizes -- Appendix 3: Beaufort scale -- Appendix 4: Cruiser's Ham bands -- Appendix 5: Marine fire extinguishers -- Appendix 6: Sailboat specifications decoded.
Summary: 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 how to prepare your boat for an ocean crossing while at the same time saving money and ensuring a smaller footprint on Mother Nature.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation Mechanical Engineering GC VM 331 .M67 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000018927

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Main power plant -- Engine alternators -- Gas and diesel generator sets -- Alternative fuels -- Cranking and house batteries -- Solar panels -- Wind generators -- Hydro generators -- Voltage regulators and controllers -- Monitoring systems -- 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 -- References -- Appendix 1: AWG battery cable sizes -- Appendix 2: AWG wire gauge sizes -- Appendix 3: Beaufort scale -- Appendix 4: Cruiser's Ham bands -- Appendix 5: Marine fire extinguishers -- Appendix 6: Sailboat specifications decoded.

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 how to prepare your boat for an ocean crossing while at the same time saving money and ensuring a smaller footprint on Mother Nature.

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