The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat: Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power, Wind Turbines, Marine Batteries

by Morris, Bill
ISBN: 9781948494243
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Overview

A successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat gives you the most detailed, up-to-date advice on how to prepare your boat for an ocean crossing while at the same time saving money and ensuring a smaller footprint on Mother Nature.

Circumnavigator-author Bill Morris describes in detail the best options for reducing dependence on fossil fuels, minimizing battery usage, and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle on the water. He presents an array of electrical charging systems, power-saving electrical fixtures, and manual devices aimed at saving money on fuel, along with pointers on installation and maintenance.

This practical guide covers:

- The development of an energy-saving plan for your boat
- Battery technology and hydrogen fuel cells
- Charging batteries from sun, wind, and water power
- Battery charge control systems
- Effective refrigeration options for the tropics
- Autopilots and windvane self-steering
- Energy-saving systems on three successful blue water vessels
- And much, much more

Bill Morris, author of The Windvane Self-Steering Handbook and a frequent contributor to Ocean Navigator Magazine, currently cruises the Channel Islands of Southern California on the 1966 Cal 30 Saltaire as he prepares for his next offshore adventure.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Morris, Bill
  • ISBN: 9781948494243
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 11.02 x 0.39
  • Number Of Pages: 184
  • Publication Year: 2019
Language: English