Wind and Solar Panels for Boats
Add wind and solar panels to your boat to create a more energy-friendly vessel.
Add wind and solar panels to your boat to create a more energy-friendly vessel.
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
Tension engine belts properly to keep other systems running smoothly. “Hands-On Sailor” from our October 2006 issue.
If you tighten all the belts and wires properly, your engine’s alternator should keep on cranking out the amps. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our November 2006 issue.
A well-maintained vented loop and injected elbow will control exhaust-gas temperature and keep water out of your engine. From “Hands-On Sailor” from our December 2006 issue
Changing your impeller seasonally will help keep your boat’s engine from overheating. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our February 2007 issue
To run efficiently, your diesel depends on the thermostat to maintain the best temperature. From “Hands-On sailor” from our March 2007 issue
Glow plugs and air preheaters ensure smooth starting when the mercury dips. From Hands-On Sailor in our June 2007 issue
Multistage fuel filters tackle contamination that can stall your engine and ruin your day. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our May 2007 issue
Cracking open the fuel lines at the injectors is the final step required to bleed air out of a diesel’s fuel system. Owners who learn the process can avoid headaches when-not if-the lines get airbound. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our June 2007 issue
A flush here and a zinc there, and the heat exchanger soldiers on with no moving parts From “Hands-On Sailor” in our August 2007 issue
Connect your shore-power cord carefully to prevent electrical meltdowns at the dock. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our September 2007 issue
Add wind and solar panels to your boat to create a more energy-friendly vessel.
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
Tension engine belts properly to keep other systems running smoothly. “Hands-On Sailor” from our October 2006 issue.
If you tighten all the belts and wires properly, your engine’s alternator should keep on cranking out the amps. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our November 2006 issue.
A well-maintained vented loop and injected elbow will control exhaust-gas temperature and keep water out of your engine. From “Hands-On Sailor” from our December 2006 issue
Changing your impeller seasonally will help keep your boat’s engine from overheating. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our February 2007 issue
To run efficiently, your diesel depends on the thermostat to maintain the best temperature. From “Hands-On sailor” from our March 2007 issue
Glow plugs and air preheaters ensure smooth starting when the mercury dips. From Hands-On Sailor in our June 2007 issue
Multistage fuel filters tackle contamination that can stall your engine and ruin your day. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our May 2007 issue
Cracking open the fuel lines at the injectors is the final step required to bleed air out of a diesel’s fuel system. Owners who learn the process can avoid headaches when-not if-the lines get airbound. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our June 2007 issue
A flush here and a zinc there, and the heat exchanger soldiers on with no moving parts From “Hands-On Sailor” in our August 2007 issue
Connect your shore-power cord carefully to prevent electrical meltdowns at the dock. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our September 2007 issue
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