{"product_id":"9781892399823","title":"Sun, Wind, \u0026 Water - Part 1 of 2: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Part 1 of 2 of Sun, Wind, \u0026amp; Water, The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePart 1 covers the following topics:  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e•    Main Power Plant\u003cbr\u003e •    Engine Alternators\u003cbr\u003e •    Gas \u0026amp; Diesel Generator Sets\u003cbr\u003e •    Alternative Fuels\u003cbr\u003e •    Cranking and House Batteries\u003cbr\u003e •    Solar Panels\u003cbr\u003e •    Wind Generators\u003cbr\u003e •    Hydro Generators\u003cbr\u003e •    Voltage Regulators and Controllers\u003cbr\u003e •    Monitoring Systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A 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. \u003cbr\u003e 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:\u003cbr\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...\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seaworthy Publications, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151244869872,"sku":"9781892399823","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781892399823_p0.jpg?v=1763609293","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781892399823","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}