Choose an alternator and smart charger to fit your battery bank (published November 2016) Marine engines come with an alternator rated between 50 and 70 amps […]
Smart Charging
Energy Independence
(published November 2015) It was 5:00 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in early August when I heard the pitter-patter of rain on deck above our bunk. […]
Water Power
Let your boat’s speed through the water charge your battery bank (published November 2015) Water powered the beginning of the Industrial Revolution when inventors and entrepreneurs […]
Fuel Cell Basics
The future of onboard energy production is here (published November 2015) Alternative energy sources used to keep our batteries topped up and our amenities running have […]
Get the Most from the Sun and Wind
A quick guide to maximizing your energy independence (published June 2014) For decades now, solar and wind power have reliably provided inexpensive energy to cruisers. It’s […]
Energy Saving Tips
As Ben Franklin might say, an amp-hour saved is an amp-hour earned (published November 2013) Modern cruising boats tend to be well equipped with refrigeration, marine […]
How to Choose a Genset
An energy audit will tell you how much power you really need (November 2012) Nearly since its invention, the reciprocating piston engine has been used aboard […]
Monitors, Smart Chargers and Inverters
How to keep your battery bank charged and appliances running (published November 2012) Keeping your battery bank charged and in good condition so you always have […]