Beschreibung:
This is Part 2 of 2 of The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat. Part 2 covers the following topics: * Lighting, Navigation, and Communication* Refrigeration* Windvane Self-Steering* Autopilots* Manual Windlasses* Electric Windlasses* Tools, Spare Parts, and Maintenance Supplies* The Essence of Green Voyaging.* Energy Efficiency: Three Cruising YachtsA successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. Sun, Wind, & Water: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat 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 moreBill 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.
This is Part 2 of 2 of The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat.
Part 2 covers the following topics:
• Lighting, Navigation, and Communication
• Refrigeration
• Windvane Self-Steering
• Autopilots
• Manual Windlasses
• Electric Windlasses
• Tools, Spare Parts, and Maintenance Supplies
• The Essence of Green Voyaging.
• Energy Efficiency: Three Cruising Yachts
A successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. Sun, Wind, & Water: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat 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.
ContentsForewordAcknowledgementsIntroduction11. Lighting, Navigation, and CommunicationNavigation LightsCabin LightsNavigationChartingCommunicationsAC Appliances12. RefrigerationAssessing Refrigeration NeedsHow Refrigeration WorksRefrigeration and ClimateAir-Cooled SystemsWater-Cooled SystemsKeel-Cooled RefrigerationCruiser Options13. Windvane Self-SteeringWindvane Versus AutopilotsServopendulumsTrim TabsWind-Powered Auxiliary RudderMatching Windvane to BoatInstallation TipsEmergency Rudder Capability14. AutopilotsOperating TheoryAbove-Deck SystemsBelow-Deck SystemsSailing With an Autopilot15. Manual WindlassesOverview of Manual WindlassesThe Simpson-Lawrence LegacyNew Manual Windlasses16. Electric WindlassesOverview of FeaturesHorizontalVerticalDrawbacks of Electric WindlassesElectric Windlass Advantages17. Tools, Spare Parts, and Maintenance SuppliesEngine and Drive TrainElectricalPlumbingHand ToolsPower ToolsHull and DeckRigging Materials18. The Essence of Green Voyaging.BilgeMarine Sanitation DeviceGray WaterGarbage OverboardAnchoring and MooringSailing Versus MotoringGoing AshoreResponsible FishingEstablishing Personal Standards19. Energy Efficiency: Three Cruising YachtsGoing the DistanceContessa 32Tayana 37Hallberg-Rassy 46ReferencesAppendicesAppendix 1: AWG Battery Cable SizesAppendix 2: AWG Wire Gauge SizesAppendix 3: Beaufort ScaleAppendix 4: Cruiser's Ham BandsAppendix 5: Marine Fire ExtinguishersAppendix 6: Sailboat Specifications DecodedSpecial ThanksAbout the Author
