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Reader Tip: Trace Your Systems
Related tags: Systems | Reader Tip by Carolyn Shearlock
If you have a boat that's new to you, take the time to map out the systems—you'll be glad you did!
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March 13, 2012New Tools for Managing Your Battery Bankby Ed ShermanIn 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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August 15, 2011Add a High-Water Alarm For Peace of Mindby Steve D' AntonioSimple to install and easy to test, these systems will alert you when things go awry in the bilge. Hands-on Sailor from our August 2011 issue.
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June 14, 2011Turning Headsby Jen BrettUpgrading your onboard facilities goes a long way toward making your boat more like a home. From our June 2011 issue.
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May 17, 2011It’s a Four-Stroke WorldIf you’re in the market for a new small engine, you have plenty of choices, but two-stroke technology isn’t in the mix anymore.
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May 5, 2011Van Liew's Hydro Generatorsby Herb MccormickThis round-the-world raceboat is powered by the sea. Brad shares the details.
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April 26, 2011Happy on the Hardby Wendy Mitman ClarkeA haulout in a family-run Guatemalan boatyard provides the antidote to marina insulation.
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April 26, 2011Giving Us Gasby Mark PillsburyChanges in fuel regulations may mean changes in your power.
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April 19, 2011Options Abound to Repower your cockpit with Winchesby Mark PillsburyA well-built winch of the right size can seriously improve your time on the water and ensure that you can muscle in the sails when the breeze comes on.
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April 5, 2011Green Power on Passageby Don StreetWater power is an ideal alternative energy source while under sail.
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March 21, 2011Hail to All Things Coolby Jim CarrierSailors find that newly installed refrigeration might just be the best thing since sliced bread.
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Hooking up a 100+-lb sailfish is easy. Hoisting it on board DOMINO is the hard work. JP Dufour in las Perlas, Panama.
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Loved sailing aboard the 433 this past week. Easy to handle, great performance and extremely comfortable. Thankful for the watermaker!
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