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.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1995
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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.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
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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.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
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