The Captains Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat: Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power, Wind Turbines & Marine Batteries (Sun, Wind, … the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat Book 2)

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This is Part 2 of 2 of Sun, Wind, & Water, The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat.

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.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M75B6RL
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seaworthy Publications, Inc. (November 2, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 11795 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 201 pages