A little nudge
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Thrusters are a useful aid for docking in tight spaces. Advice is given on their siting, length of tunnel, thruster power (from 5 hp to 85 hp) and the amount of power take-off they require from a generator.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2000
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Generating savings: a new device may help you reduce wasted fuel and energy
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The development of a new single generator unit will allow boat owners to reserve energy without the need to waste fuel on maintaining output.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2000
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Flying by wire
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Electronic helm controls have been developed with several advantages over mechanical controls. However, since the new control systems are not infallible, a manual backup system is still valuable for possible failures at sea.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1999
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