Communication Skills
A backup battery system for a fixed-mount VHF ensures communications in an emergency....
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Bright Lights
The LED revolution has seen a million rechargeable lights hit market—many for the marine market. I...
Read MoreBeing Big Brother – Floathub
Last year, as hurricane Dorian headed for Florida, I was forced to evacuate, leaving my schooner...
Read MoreAll Things Being Equal – Equalizing Batteries
Equalizing batteries can improve performance and extend their lifespan. Lead acid house batteries...
Read MoreTaking Charge – Battery Basics
Knowing battery basics and technologies empowers battery choices. Aboard any boat with an...
Read MoreThe Empirical Battery Test
When they were new, the four Rayovac 6-volt golf-cart (GC2) batteries on Phantom, our Pearson 365...
Read MoreFerrites Run Interference
They put a check on electronic noise from RFI and EMI Have you ever tried to listen to someone...
Read MoreSolar Panel Output Controls
Simple or sophisticated, each type has its merits When we bought our 45-foot Liberty cutter, Nine...
Read MoreSmall-Scale Solar
A simple system will keep a frugal sailor’s battery topped off When I first mentioned adding solar...
Read MoreWhy Ferrules Rule
They tame stranded wire and make connections secure A ferrule slips easily over a stranded wire...
Read MoreHints and Pointers for Installing AIS
This is further technical information about purchasing, installing, and powering AIS devices from...
Read MoreInstrument Sun Cover
A homemade replacement is the answer My good old boat was a former racer and came with a KVH...
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