Supply-side economics: charging devices and voltage regulators are key elements in the care and feeding of healthy onboard electrical systems

Article Abstract:

It is important for a sailing boat's DC system to be able to recharge house batteries as rapidly as possible. To reduce charging times, a boat requires an alternator with a hot-rated output, in amps, at typical charging rpm, that is ideally 33% of the amp-hour rating of all the batteries to be charged.

Energy use

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What's the solution?

Article Abstract:

Solutions to problems encountered by sailboat enthusiasts are presented. Problems include galley spigot leaks, water below, a balky windlass, battery-capacity problems, refrigerator power drain, a stumbling and smoking diesel engine, and a fluctuating ammeter.

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The future of glass

Article Abstract:

Production boatbuilding is discussed with emphasis on other materials besides fibreglass including laminates. More technical techniques are described and the impact of anti-pollution laws on the use of certain materials is examined.

Materials, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Boatbuilding

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