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A good survey, based on cruiser interviews in Mexican waters, of the pros and cons of high-output alternators, solar panels, wind generators, AC gensets, and DC gensets.
[Ocean Voyager, January 2001]
A look at the decisions six cruising couples made before they first set off and the ways they′ve changed their minds about their boats and all they carry. Interesting thoughts on DC -v- AC. Lots more details in the print version.
[Cruising World, June 2004]
The home-builder of a catamaran tells how he fitted an alternator to operate from his two Yamaha 9.9 horsepower 4 strokes outboard engines.
[BuildACat, USA]
17-year liveaboards and circumnavigators talk about alternator and generator, heater, inverter, autopilot, maintenance practices, tools, other choices made on their 47-foot ketch, and their future wish-list.
[Ocean Voyager, January 2002]
Unmoderated forum on marine electrical and electronic equipment. Good advice and resources here, but you have to dig and you have to be selective.
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on the best ways to generate, distribute, and control electricity on a cruising boat.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]It is ironic that sailing - the ultimate icon for energy independence - is becoming increasingly dominated by fossil-fuel dependency.
Nigel Calder
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