Babying your board

Article Abstract:

Several different ways in which centerboard variants could be broken down into a few distinguishable categories are presented as they diminish a vessel's leeway and allow for performance-related fine-tuning. A well-maintained centerboard endures as useful and reliable means for keeping boats headed in the right direction while allowing for explorations in shallow waters.

General services, Maintenance and repair, Sailboats

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The fuel-cell solution: Promise or prophecy?

Article Abstract:

Fuel cell, an energy source invented 150 years ago, may hold the key to low-polluting or nonpolluting energy while sailing. It enables the cruisers to ply the waters of the world with energy to spare while producing no harmful emission.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Management dynamics, Fuel Cells & Thermic Generators, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Practice, Environmental aspects, Sailing, Fuel cells, Sailors

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Systems: Getting into hot water

Article Abstract:

The facts that we should be aware of before taking hot showers in boats are described. The working, design, construction and maintenance of marine water heaters onboard in order to get hot water are discussed.

Marine equipment, Water heaters, Marine machinery

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