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Getting around: the basics of navigation

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A boat owner must learn enough of the fundamentals of navigation to be able to maneuver from place to place on the water. A basic knowledge of latitude and longitude and how to read nautical charts are necessary to find one's position. Tips are given on basic navigating skills.

Author: Sarazin, Harry
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Methods, Navigation, Nautical charts, Navigation charts, Signs and symbols

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Batteries and charging

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Power shortages in boats, particularly those with many electricity-dependent systems, may be caused by undercharged or overcharged batteries, or by faulty charging systems. To avoid power shortages, batteries and charging systems should be regularly tested.

Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Maintenance and repair, Batteries, Battery chargers

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Choosing the right radar display

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Innovations in LCD (liquid crystal display) radar displays enable marine radar to be smaller, less costly and well-suited for use in open cockpits. Furthermore, LCD radar displays can be waterproof and possess low magnetic power.

Author: Husick, Charles
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Usage, Innovations, Liquid crystal displays, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation

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Subjects list: Equipment and supplies, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats
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