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Systems: Electric future

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Sailing is becoming increasingly dominated by fossil-fuel dependency because of the hectic, schedule-driven lifestyles of many sailors and the desire to have all the comforts of home on board. A raft of new products and concepts is going to transform the systems side of boats over the next decade, resulting in significantly greater energy efficiency and systems integration.

Author: Calder, Nigel
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005

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Autopilots: The invisible helmsman

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Autopilots are the most vital equipment on board any water faring vehicle that frees the sailor from staying at the helm at all times but care should be taken whilst choosing the right equipment. Different such equipments like controllers, activators, actuators, sensors etc can make a vital difference for any sailor and some of the most essential equipments are featured.

Author: Bray, Aussie
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Search and navigation equipment, Marine Autopilots, Usage, Automatic pilot (Ships)

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Subjects list: United States, Technology application, Sailboats, Boating industry
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