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Power to the people. Part 1: an onboard energy audit

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Issues are presented concerning the technique which can be used to calculate the power requirement of a boat and to then design an efficient DC electrical system. The distinction between essential and non-essential equipment is discussed.

Author: Calder, Nigel
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
Management, Design and construction, Power resources, Sailboats

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Preventing battery failure: part 1

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A description is presented of the care and maintenance which should be carried out regularly to maintain the life of batteries on yachts. The reasons for battery failure and its prevention are discussed.

Author: Calder, Nigel
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
Maintenance and repair, Batteries

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Is your rode big enough?

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Advice on obtaining the correct size of ground tackle for anchoring a yacht is presented, based on a complex calculation of the load to be carried by the rode, chain, pins and shackles.

Author: Calder, Nigel
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
Usage, Anchors, Anchors (Marine equipment)

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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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