Electrical
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February 22, 2011Beware the Unprotected SaildrivePaying close attention to anodes and your sailboat’s bonding system will help prevent corrosion that can quickly cripple these power units.
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February 22, 2011Beef Up Your Antenna WireUsing a low-loss coaxial cable can deliver more power to the where it’s needed at the masthead.
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November 29, 2010One Unlikely Cruise: From Silicon Valley to Team New ZealandCruising sailor Christopher Miller has come a long way from Cheboygan, Michigan, and Northern California."Herb's Watch" from November 25, 3010
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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
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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
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.
