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Watermakers: H2O everywhere

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Reverse osmosis watermakers allow a boat to save weight and space by carrying smaller water tanks. The ideal capacity is one that can produce two to three times the boat's estimated daily consumption. Purchasing considerations include features and ease of maintenance and operation.

Author: Coyle, Jay
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1995
Buyers Guide, Desalination, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Saline water conversion, Reverse osmosis

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A simple alternative: a Navtex system provides printed information or hard copy in a simple English format

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The $1,695 Navigational Telex (Navtex) system is designed to provide ships traversing near-shore waters weather, navigation and search and rescue data in a simple English format. The data are disseminated on land and are received by vessels in printed format.

Author: Coyle, Jay
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
Usage, Product introduction, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation, NX-500 Navtex (Boating equipment)

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Rock and roll no more: modern stabilizers are the best way to take the rock out of the roll

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Both electronic and hydraulic systems are available to stabilize yacht motion and make offshore cruising more comfortable. A system for a 50-foot yacht costs from $19,000 to $24,000.

Author: Coyle, Jay
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992

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