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Radar Collision Avoidance, Part 2—Turning Plotting Into Action
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Read more: Radar Collision Avoidance, Part 2—Turning Plotting Into ActionIn the last chapter Eric covered plotting, now he explains what course changes to make to avoid collisions, as well as to reduce the stress of getting too close to another boat.
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Radar Collision Avoidance, Part 1—Plotting
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Read more: Radar Collision Avoidance, Part 1—PlottingIt’s great to have radar, but if we don’t know how to plot other vessels it won’t keep us safe from collision. Here’s how to use radar right.
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Applying Power and Torque
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Read more: Applying Power and TorqueWhen choosing mechanical gear, especially engines, it’s important to understand power and torque. Many people misuse these terms to sell products, so being informed helps us make better decisions.
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Understanding Power and Torque
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Read more: Understanding Power and TorqueThere are probably no two words that are more often misused when we talk about boats than power and torque. Eric demystifies both and in the process inoculates us against some potentially expensive misconceptions.
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How Weight Affects Boat Performance and Motion Comfort
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Read more: How Weight Affects Boat Performance and Motion ComfortIt’s tempting to think that the more cool stuff a boat has, the better she is for cruising, but that approach can make the boat slow and uncomfortable. Eric explains how to tell when adding gear has gone too far.
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Balancing Battery Bank and Solar Array Size
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Read more: Balancing Battery Bank and Solar Array SizeIt’s easy to assume that the bigger the battery bank and solar array the better, but there’s a much better way to optimize the system for a live-aboard cruising boat, which will save a bundle of money too.
