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ARGUS soundings of waters around Annapolis, Maryland, are overlaid on Google Earth imagery. In this rendering, red indicates depths of less than five feet; yellow, five to 10 feet; green, 10 to 15 feet; and blue, depths of 15 feet or more.

Sailing with Purpose

Collecting chart data from cruisers helps ARGUS with mapping and cruisers with internet perks.

By tying together metal elements on your boat, you can minimize corrosion and prevent possible damage from short circuits.

Good Reasons to Ground

Metal 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

Inspect Your Grounding System

On 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

ARGUS soundings of waters around Annapolis, Maryland, are overlaid on Google Earth imagery. In this rendering, red indicates depths of less than five feet; yellow, five to 10 feet; green, 10 to 15 feet; and blue, depths of 15 feet or more.

Sailing with Purpose

Collecting chart data from cruisers helps ARGUS with mapping and cruisers with internet perks.

By tying together metal elements on your boat, you can minimize corrosion and prevent possible damage from short circuits.

Good Reasons to Ground

Metal 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

Inspect Your Grounding System

On 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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