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Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Sailboats

April 5, 2023/by Grant Headifen

We discuss the advantages of the diesel-electric hybrid solution for sailboats and why now, more than ever, is the time to install such a system on your new or used vessel.

NauticEd Withdraws Endorsement of Integrel System

December 12, 2021/by Grant Headifen

Why the Integrel system failed to reach its market potential.

Energy on your Boat

December 11, 2021/by Grant Headifen

We discuss energy on your boat, how to manage energy, forms of generation, how much is used per day. Generators, solar, lithium-ion batteries etc

Electricity on Your Charter Boat

April 26, 2019/by Grant Headifen

It’s a given, we can’t live without electricity. At home, we have all the conveniences and all the chargers we need. But what about on a boat on a sailing vacation? What can I charge and what voltage is available? Here is a complete rundown of how to stay charged and connected on a charter […]

How to fuel up your sailboat

January 12, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you like this post – please “LIKE” it and g+1 it – It helps keep our waterways clean. Here’s how to fuel up your sailboat without spilling a drop of fuel into the water. Hi all – for years I struggled with fueling up the boat and trying my best to not spill any […]

Solar Panels for boats

January 9, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Using a Solar Panel for a boat Lake Travis in Austin Texas is about 40 feet down right now with over 50% of the water gone. That’s not good! But also it’s not good because they’ve pushed out the docks so far that the marina company no longer supply electricity to the dock. This left […]