Electrifying performance
Article Abstract:
One problem that sailors may face is to be at sea when a ship's batteries become inadequate to even turn over the engine. One sailor describes how he solved this problem by using a DC redundant storage system with six small batteries, or two large capacity batteries, a solar panel, and other gear.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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The class of '96
Article Abstract:
A survey of some the best new electronic gear for yachts is presented. They include the Autohelm ST80 Instrument System, the Cetrek Chartnav 345, the Furuno 821/841 LCD radar system and the Garmin GPS 130 chart plotter.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
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Servo-pendulum savvy
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The servo-pendulum steering vane is the most popular vane for long-distance cruising yachts. Instructions for installing and maintaining the vane are provided.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
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