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Battery Monitors, Part 1—Which Type Is Right For You?

November 9, 2022August 13, 2018 by John Harries

It’s tempting, when selecting a complex piece of gear like a battery monitor, to dive straight into the details and features, but that’s a near-sure route to a bad decision. First let’s take a giant step back and look at the two main types of monitors and decide which is right for each of us.

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10 Tips To Install An Alternator

October 2, 2022November 6, 2013 by John Harries

How to buy and install a real live-aboard cruiser’s alternator that will be reliable over the long term.

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Do You Need A Generator?

September 22, 2022April 24, 2014 by John Harries

Do you need a diesel generator to go cruising? It’s a surprisingly simple decision governed by only two criteria.

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