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Lithium boat batteries: 12 of the best options tested
WEBJun 15, 2021 · Emrhys Barrell tests a dozen 12V lithium boat batteries (60-120Ah) with integral charge monitoring and the results are surprising. TAGS: affiliates. Boat owners have long relied upon the lead-acid battery to start their engines, run electric lights and, these days, to power inverters to run household items such as …
Best electric outboard motors: 9 of the best options on the market
WEBJun 9, 2021 · Mitek: 2.6-20hp electric outboard motors. Italian-based Mitek makes a series of outboards where the drive is enclosed under a cowling and the power is fed in from a separate battery bank. “Our outboard sales are focused on the portable market, from 2.6hp up to the newest 15hp and 20hp,” says sales manager Silvia Peduto.
Best inflatable boat: 9 compact tenders put to the test
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Inflatables are everywhere: paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, tents, kites and wings – and inflatable boat technology has long been a practical option for tenders, RIBs, liferafts and lifejackets. But what the ‘new wave’ of inflatable boats brings to the practical boating landscape is the air floor, which makes very stable, very lightweight tenders a very practical option for people with ...
Best satellite phones: What to look for when buying a satphone
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Some, such as the Thuraya SatSleeve Plus, transform your own phone into a satellite device, while Iridium Go works with up to five smartphones using an app. Others, such as the Iridium 9575 Extreme, Inmarsat ISatPhone or Thuraya’s XT Pro are ruggedised handsets. A lower cost option is Garmin’s InReach Mini which, while not strictly a sat ...
Nav in a Nutshell: Lighthouse characteristics on charts
WEBAug 27, 2015 · Lighthouse characteristics on a chart are given in a set format. Admiralty booklet 5011 covers all the variations, but basically if you see, say, ‘Fl.5s 49m 28M’ it means a white light flashes every 5 seconds, the centre of the light is 49m above MHWS (mean high water springs) and in good visibility, the light is powerful enough to be seen ...
Which adhesive sealant is best? - Practical Boat Owner
WEBJun 9, 2015 · PRICE per 300ml: £19.09. Buy now from Amazon. This is a fast-cure (one-day), one-component polyurethane structural adhesive/sealant, suitable for above or below the waterline. It stays flexible, allowing for structural movement: stress caused by shock, vibration, swelling or shrinking is effectively absorbed.
Electric outboard motors: How new tech is weaning boat owners …
WEBJun 9, 2021 · Boat owners love the idea of silent, fume-free cruising using lightweight motors that will have a long service life. Standard propeller-driven outboards are still the biggest sellers but there are new designs that can convert electric power into thrust with up to 96% efficiency. The initial purchase price is still high, but the motor will ...
Boat propeller: How to choose the right one for your boat
WEBJun 5, 2019 · Boat propeller diameter formula. Line A-B x 2 = propeller diameter. All propellers can be described in basic terms using a set of two numbers: diameter x pitch. Hence a prop with an 18in diameter and 12in pitch is described as 18 x 12. The diameter of the propeller is the circle which the tip of a single blade describes in a complete rotation.
What are the different types of seacock and when should I replace …
WEBMay 4, 2022 · Types of seacock. Seacocks (valves) are an essential part of the underwater skin fitting. Occasionally the terms ‘skin fittings’ and ‘seacocks’ are used interchangeably, but the seacock is specifically the valve that lets the water in or out. Three different types of seacocks – gate valve, ball valve and cone valve.