{"product_id":"9781892399816","title":"Sun, Wind, \u0026 Water: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003eA successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. Sun, Wind, \u0026amp; 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The development of an energy-saving plan for your boat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Battery technology and hydrogen fuel cells\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Charging batteries from sun, wind, and water power\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Battery charge control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Effective refrigeration options for the tropics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Autopilots and windvane self-steering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Energy-saving systems on three successful blue water vessels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• And much, much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seaworthy Publications, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050396434672,"sku":"9781892399816","price":40.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781892399816_p0.jpg?v=1763609890","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781892399816","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}