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For beginners, this brief primer does have some interesting recommendations at the end.
[SailNet, 22 April 2003]
Discussion of mounting options for a wind generator, including stern pole, radar arch, mast mount and fore-triangle hoist. Also wiring and charge controller choices. Table of minimum wire sizes.
[SailNet, 14 November 2002]
An older article written for the homeowner, but still one of the most comprehensive around for evaluating a wind power system. Includes comparative specs on 29 systems, many of them still available.
[Home Power, June/July 1998]
Text and maps of the United States showing annual average wind speeds for various locations. If you are thinking of using a wind generator on the U.S. coast, this can help you decide if it will be worth it.
[Renewable Resource Data Center, USA]
How to choose an alternator that fits your battery bank and a three-stage regulator to fit your alternator. The attractions and limits of solar and wind power. 2 pages.
[Sail Magazine, September 2001]
A comparison of the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two renewable energy systems. The author sells both systems.
[e-Marine, Inc., Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA]
High-output alternators are a waste of money on a small-to-medium-sized battery bank. If you don′t want to run the engine a lot, look to slower-charging solar or wind chargers.
[SailNet, 28 July 2003]
Unmoderated forum on marine electrical and electronic equipment. Good advice and resources here, but you have to dig and you have to be selective.
[Usenet, USA]
Brief grab bag of facts and commentary about power from wind generators. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on the best ways to generate, distribute, and control electricity on a cruising boat.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Calculating Your Electrical Needs
Ten fewer hours of running the diesel each week [are] 10 fewer hours of having to sit on the boat instead of going snorkeling or exploring.
Carolyn K. Shearlock
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