Ship's Systems
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March 28, 2012Green Advice: Think Before You SpendBefore you rush out and buy alternative-energy sources, understand your needs and determine the best technologies to meet them. "Systems" from our April 2012 issue.
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June 23, 201112 Ways to Conserve Cooking FuelTurn these tips into habits to save resources and money.
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June 23, 2011Maintaining Your Propane SystemA little attention can go a long way toward keeping your crew safe and your onboard gas appliances working like they should.
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June 14, 2011Turning HeadsUpgrading 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 12, 2011Engines Need Pre-Purchase SurveysThe time to look for engine gremlins is before you buy
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May 5, 2011Van Liew's Hydro GeneratorsThis round-the-world raceboat is powered by the sea. Brad shares the details.
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January 27, 2011Weekdays in the BoatyardA boy’s life takes a turn when he assists an expert mechanic in the repair of a small marine engine.
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December 2, 2010Saving Diesel and DollarsFor those on a budget, installing a wind generator can help strike the balance between green technology and greenbacks. "Hands-On Sailor" from our November 2010 issue
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December 2, 2010Don’t Land in Hot WaterBecause the water heater on your boat has two sources of heat, you need to understand the differences in temperature that are possible to avoid a scalding. "Hands-On Sailor" from our December 2010 issue
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
