{"product_id":"the-captains-guide-to-alternative-energy-afloat-marine-electrical-systems-water-generators-solar-power-wind-turbines-marine-batteries-9781948494243","title":"The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat: Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power, Wind Turbines, Marine Batteries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCircumnavigator-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The development of an energy-saving plan for your boat\u003cbr\u003e - Battery technology and hydrogen fuel cells\u003cbr\u003e - Charging batteries from sun, wind, and water power\u003cbr\u003e - Battery charge control systems\u003cbr\u003e - Effective refrigeration options for the tropics\u003cbr\u003e - Autopilots and windvane self-steering\u003cbr\u003e - Energy-saving systems on three successful blue water vessels\u003cbr\u003e - And much, much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBill 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorris, Bill:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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.","brand":"Seaworthy Publications, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50368538378514,"sku":"9781948494243","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac644ee0-b653-427a-975a-d81de0c32b7d.jpg?v=1728509959","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-captains-guide-to-alternative-energy-afloat-marine-electrical-systems-water-generators-solar-power-wind-turbines-marine-batteries-9781948494243","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}