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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

A side three-quarter view of a large, rugged expedition trawler named "PAUL JOHANSEN" cruising through calm open water. The vessel features a dark blue hull creating a white wake at the bow, paired with a cream-colored superstructure and a high pilothouse. A tall central mast holds multiple radar domes and communication antennas, while the upper deck carries a white tender and a bright yellow kayak. An American flag flies from the stern under a grey, overcast sky.

Straight Life

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

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