{"product_id":"9781892399830","title":"Sun, Wind, \u0026 Water - Part 2 of 2: The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Part 2 of 2 of Sun, Wind, \u0026amp; Water, The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePart 2 covers the following topics:  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e•    Lighting, Navigation, and Communication\u003cbr\u003e •    Refrigeration\u003cbr\u003e •    Windvane Self-Steering\u003cbr\u003e •    Autopilots\u003cbr\u003e •    Manual Windlasses\u003cbr\u003e •    Electric Windlasses\u003cbr\u003e •    Tools, Spare Parts, and Maintenance Supplies\u003cbr\u003e •    The Essence of Green Voyaging.\u003cbr\u003e •    Energy Efficiency: Three Cruising Yachts\u003c\/p\u003e  \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\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. 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\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","brand":"Seaworthy Publications, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151304605936,"sku":"9781892399830","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781892399830_p0.jpg?v=1763609939","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781892399830","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}