The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat: Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power,...

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Bill Morris

The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat

Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power, Wind Turbines, Marine Batteries

Bill Morris

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Seaworthy Publications, Inc.
09 September 2019

Energy technology & engineering; Marine engineering; Boating; Sailing

A successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat gives you the most detailed, up-to-date advice on how to prepare your boat for an ocean crossing while at the same time saving money and ensuring a smaller footprint on Mother Nature.

Circumnavigator-author Bill Morris describes in detail the best options for reducing dependence on fossil fuels, minimizing battery usage, and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle on the water. He presents an array of electrical charging systems, power-saving electrical fixtures, and manual devices aimed at saving money on fuel, along with pointers on installation and maintenance.

This practical guide covers:

- The development of an energy-saving plan for your boat

- Battery technology and hydrogen fuel cells

- Charging batteries from sun, wind, and water power

- Battery charge control systems

- Effective refrigeration options for the tropics

- Autopilots and windvane self-steering

- Energy-saving systems on three successful blue water vessels

- And much, much more

Bill Morris, author of The Windvane Self-Steering Handbook and a frequent contributor to Ocean Navigator Magazine, currently cruises the Channel Islands of Southern California on the 1966 Cal 30 Saltaire as he prepares for his next offshore adventure.

By: Bill Morris
Imprint: Seaworthy Publications, Inc.
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781948494243
ISBN 10: 1948494248
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 09 September 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Circumnavigator-author Bill Morris, a native of Los Angeles, is well known for his outspoken commitment to alternative energy on offshore sailing craft. While circling the earth by way of the two canals, singlehanded two-thirds of the way, he relied on renewable energy, manual systems, and a minimum of electronics to keep his Cal 30 sloop Saltaire underway with little dependence on the diesel engine.