Electrical
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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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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
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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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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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February 1, 2011Sailing with PurposeCollecting chart data from cruisers helps ARGUS with mapping and cruisers with internet perks.
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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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September 29, 2009Inspect Your Grounding SystemOn a boat with AC power, the green wires that run between metallic objects are your best defense against shocks. "Hands-on Sailor" from our October 2009
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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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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.
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.
