Sun, Wind, & Water - Part 2 of 2

The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat

This is Part 2 of 2 of Sun, Wind, & Water, The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat.  

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.