{"product_id":"the-captains-guide-to-alternative-bill-morris-9781948494243","title":"The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat: Marine Electrical Systems, Water Generators, Solar Power, Wind Turbines, Marine Batteries","description":"\u003cp\u003eA successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bill Morris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1948494248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781948494243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seaworthy Publications, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.39d","brand":"Bill Morris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43983629615359,"sku":"9781948494243","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_958dac22-d034-45ca-9dcd-48aad05e280f.jpg?v=1683267791","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-captains-guide-to-alternative-bill-morris-9781948494243","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}