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CHANGING WORLD

The world of cruising yachts is dominated by diesel power, but before diesel came on the scene there were boats powered by electric motors. These

Mad Cow Disease And Shore Power Cords

Boat buyers often take strong positions on galley stoves, insisting that they would never expose themselves to the risks of an explosion posed by propane.

The Science of Hybrid Propulsion: The Great Debate

Following up Technical Editor Nigel Calder’s 2-part series, marine expert and PassageMaker contributor Steve D’Antonio takes a stab at why he believes the marine world is not yet ready for Hybrid technology.

The Science of Hybrid Propulsion: Part 1

If you’re curious about hybrid technology on the water, sit down, roll-up your sleeves and enjoy your first lesson from one of the world’s foremost experts, Nigel Calder.

The Large Battery Bank Equation Part I

Once an exception, large house battery banks have become virtually de rigueur. In the not too distant past, two of the industry’s ubiquitous 8D batteries

The Ins & Outs of Marine VHF

The Ins And Outs Of Marine VHF By: Joe Minick VHF RADIO GLOSSARY Automatic Identification System (AIS): A system used by ships and Vessel Traffic

Shorepower Cables

Even if your boat’s bonding system and anodes (sometimes referred to as “zincs”) are in top working condition, it’s possible that a vessel may still

Web Extra: Crimes against Metal

Because of the potential for disaster it possesses, wiring should be routed above “normal” bilge water levels and in cases where this cannot be avoided—bilge

Refit by Design

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

Hold Tight

Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.

Wild, Wild West

An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.

Electric Dreams

Three decades ago, I promised myself I’d return to Norway. In part one of this two-part series, I made it to the fjords and coastal ports of the Telemark region.

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