Keeping Your Cool With A/C
Part 2—What’s new with refrigerants and controls.
Deka Deep-Cycle Battery Performs
Following our August 1, 1999 discharge tests of batteries from Exide, Interstate, GNB, Rolls and West Marine, a number of readers asked for a...
Tillerpilots: Raytheon vs. Simrad
Of four models tested, the Simrad TP10 lags behind the others, while the TP30 outpoints the Autohelm ST2000.û
Keep Your Cool With A/C
Part 1—How marine air-conditioning systems work and what to look for when shopping for one.
Whistles: Fox Is Best
When it comes to survival at sea, the more tools you have at your disposal, the better. And that includes, in addition to high-tech...
Bolder and Statpower Battery Packs
In the October 15, 1999 issue we reported on battery packs. The newest version of sealed technology releases its charge rapidly, without wasting energy as internal heat.
Offshore Log: Keeping Crud Out Of Your Fuel
Whether you’re cruising along the coast of the US or the islands of the Pacific, a load of contaminated diesel fuel can ruin your...
Offshore Log: Keeping Crud Out Of Your Fuel
Whether you’re cruising along the coast of the US or the islands of the Pacific, a load of contaminated diesel fuel can ruin your...
Cabin Fan Destruction Test
In the double issue of September, 1999, was a report—part of a special section on ventilation—on cabin fans.A dozen fans were tested for noise,...
Transom Brackets For Small Outboards: Fulton Rates Best
In our test of eight transom-mounted brackets, the Fulton was the easiest to operate. Garelick earns runner-up honors.
Zero Dollar Cruising Dream | Halcyon 23
Could you really live on a small sailboat, go cruising cheap, or chase the sailing dream without buying a huge expensive boat? In this...
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