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Articles and chapters that we have recently made meaningful updates and improvements to, either in the light of new information, or because our thinking on the subject has changed.
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Jacklines: Materials, Fabrication and Installation
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Read more: Jacklines: Materials, Fabrication and InstallationAre you making or ordering jacklines to keep your crew safely on the boat? John takes a deep dive into the right material, stitching, and attachment techniques. This is truly a project where the details matter.
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Replacing Diesel-Generated Electricity With Renewables, Part 1—Loads and Options
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Read more: Replacing Diesel-Generated Electricity With Renewables, Part 1—Loads and OptionsCan we replace diesel fuel generation (main engine or separate) with wind, solar and/or hydrogenerators? Yes, but there’s stuff to know to avoid wasted money and disappointment.
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Read more: Do We Need A Generator?It’s a surprisingly simple decision governed by only four criteria.
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Nigel Calder’s Integrel, Part 2—Is It Really Better Than a Generator?
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Read more: Nigel Calder’s Integrel, Part 2—Is It Really Better Than a Generator?In Part 1 we concluded that Integrel was too expensive and complicated to be of use to cruisers who have reasonably modest daily power needs. But what about those of us who want all the comforts of home and therefore use a lot of power in the run of a day, or even those with one foot in each camp?
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Nigel Calder’s Integrel, Part 1—What You Need To Know
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Read more: Nigel Calder’s Integrel, Part 1—What You Need To KnowNigel Calder’s newest machine, that claims to revolutionize electrical systems on boats, has generated a huge amount of excitement. So is this thing a good product that we should buy? Let’s dig in and find out.
