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Join Nigel and Jan for brief discussions on boat tech topics, based on your questions! In case you have your own question, send them our way and we may answer it in a coming episode of our "Ask-the-Expert" series!

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Understanding Marine Electrics: How to Recover Lost Capacity in a Sulfated Battery

If you have a lead-acid battery that seems to be discharging faster than it ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: The Challenges of Using Fuel Cells on Boats

With the growing interest in renewable energy and new ways to store energy, fuel ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: Converting a 230V SHORE POWER system to 120V

In the USA, when you plug into an outlet in your house or on ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: Corrosion Issues with Thru-hulls and Seacocks

Let’s talk corrosion! There are two types, galvanic and stray current. They are very ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: Maximizing Battery Life on Your Boat

Do the quality lead-acid batteries on your boat last at least five years and ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: Why You Shouldn’t Scrimp on Marine Electrical Connectors and Terminals

You can often ‘save’ money by buying conductor terminals from auto parts stores or ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: Lightning Protection for Boats

Somewhere around 20 years ago I was asked to prepare a revised draft of ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: LED Lights on Boats

LED lights have become increasingly popular for boats due to their energy efficiency, longevity, ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: The Future of Electric Boats

While we see more and more electric cars on the streets these days, and ...

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Understanding Marine Electrics: Protecting Your Boat from a Shorepower Cord Arcing Fault

One of the leading causes of fires on boats is a condition known as ...

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