Electrical
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January 3, 2013Nuisance Tripping With ELCI, Why?Ed Sherman shares troubleshooting tips for using a portable generator on a boat equipped with an ELCI device installed at the shore power inlet.
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July 9, 2012All Amped Up: Multimeter Ampere MeasurementIn Part III of a four-part series on multimeters, it's all about amperes. "Monthly Maintenance" from our July 2012 issue.
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April 23, 2012Get to Know Your MultimeterIn Part I of a four-part series, learn how this useful, multipurpose tool helps you troubleshoot gremlins in your boat’s electrical system. "Monthly Maintenance" from our May 2012 issue.
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March 13, 2012New Tools for Managing Your Battery BankIn Part II of this three-part series, we learn that upgrading your DC electrical system will require an assessment—and the likely replacement—of its components. "Systems" from our March 2012 issue.
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February 17, 2011Crowd-Sourced CruisingUser-generated chart data is rapidly getting easier to create and share.
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February 1, 2011Sailing with PurposeCollecting chart data from cruisers helps ARGUS with mapping and cruisers with internet perks.
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December 28, 2010Going Green with New ProductsBottom paint, biodegradable outboard oil, and more help you leave a clean wake.
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January 14, 2010Wind and Solar Are Fine by OspreySail Green: Osprey's energy refit took an alternative tack, and the benefits have decidedly paid off. A special "Hands-On Sailor" from our December 2009 issue
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December 1, 2009Good Reasons to GroundMetal objects that come in contact with bilge water, such as through-hulls, should be tied into the boat's DC grouding circuit. "Hands-On Sailor" from our November 2009 issue
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
