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James Richmond on bluedotliving.com
Sunwater Marine owner, James Richmond and the Ramblin' Rose were recently highlighted on bluedotliving.com. This site is loaded with...
sunwatermarine
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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Flanigan's Eco-Logic Convo Featuring James Richmond
on electric propulsion and decarbonizing boats. Podcast: https://flanigansecologic.transistor.fm/episodes/james-richmond-electric-propuls...
sunwatermarine
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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Horsepower VS. Torque
We came across this great article discussing horsepower versus torque. While this article is written for cars or trucks, these parameters...
sunwatermarine
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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Ramblin' Rose For Sale
Ramblin’ Rose is for sale in San Diego! This 2015 Leopard 40 hybrid has been up-fitted with Oceanvolt Servoprop propulsion, Sunflare...
sunwatermarine
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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These two companies are working on a high-performance battery for electric jet boats
from: https://electrek.co/2022/10/21/enevate-sealence-electric-jet-boats/ Michelle Lewis, @michelle0728 Oct. 21st 2022 EV battery tech...
sunwatermarine
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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Electric Ferry Claims New World Record
Mike Schuler, June 21, 2022 https://gcaptain.com/electric-ferry-claims-new-world-record/ An electric ferry may have set a new world...
sunwatermarine
Jun 27, 20222 min read
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RSVP for our Open House Event, June 11th
RSVP for our Open House Event at Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina June 11th featuring San Diego’s only Solar Electric Catamaran - Ramblin'...
sunwatermarine
May 26, 20221 min read
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What does ocean conservation have to do with climate change?
APRIL 13, 2022 from: https://oceana.org/blog/ceo-note-what-does-ocean-conservation-have-to-do-with-climate-change/ As the fossil fuel...
sunwatermarine
May 4, 20223 min read
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Lake Powell officials face an impossible choice in the West's megadrought: Water or electricity
By René Marsh, CNN. Updated 1:03 PM ET, Sat April 30, 2022 Page, Arizona (CNN)Lake Powell, the country's second-largest reservoir, is...
sunwatermarine
May 3, 20223 min read
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Where Does Our Drinking Water Actually Come From in the US?
https://www.sinteredfilter.net/where-does-our-drinking-water-actually-come-from-in-the-us/ March 21, 2022 Did you know that the United...
sunwatermarine
May 3, 20226 min read
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EV Accessibility for Black and Brown Communities Is Essential for Successful EV Adoption in US
A recent study highlights how EV adoption in California has some disparities across race and income. ByMarc Carter Published February 8,...
sunwatermarine
Apr 4, 20224 min read
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Exploring Earth’s final frontier – for the benefit of humankind
Polly Davis 21 March 2022 https://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/racing/beneath-the-surface/articles/exploring-earths-final-frontier/ An...
sunwatermarine
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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SAILING YACHT A – World’s Largest $600M Sail Assisted Superyacht
https://yachtbible.com/sailing-yacht-a/ update: Italian authorities seized a 530 million-euro ($580 million) superyacht owned by Russian...
sunwatermarine
Mar 14, 20228 min read
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RAMBLIN' ROSE is RAMBLIN ON....
Charter the Ramblin' Rose at West Coast Multihulls Clean-Green-Quiet San Diego's First Solar-Electric Catamaran Showcasing the latest in...
sunwatermarine
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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How will climate change impact different regions in America?
Written by Dawn Hammon, https://inhabitat.com/how-will-climate-change-impact-different-regions-in-america/ The facts are undeniable:...
sunwatermarine
Feb 21, 20224 min read
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Jimmy Cornell: A life at sea
Helen Fretter, November 23, 2021 Helen Fretter talks to the doyen of bluewater cruising, Jimmy Cornell, to find out why, after 46 years...
sunwatermarine
Feb 8, 202210 min read
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Are you dreaming of an electric boat? Here’s where to start
BY PENNY CALDWELL PUBLISHED: JANUARY 25, 2021UPDATED: JANUARY 27, 2021 Let’s all take a moment and give thanks to electric car...
sunwatermarine
Feb 8, 20228 min read
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Best satellite phone: 8 devices for adventurous sailors
from Yachting World, Jayne Toyne, January 27, 2022 https://www.yachtingworld.com/gear-reviews/best-satellite-phone-8-devices-for-adventur...
sunwatermarine
Jan 31, 20225 min read
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Learning the Lines
West Coast Power & Sail Magazine | by Kayleen Vanderree While most kids were thrown into camps in the summer months, my dad thought it...
sunwatermarine
Jan 26, 20227 min read
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What are LiFePO4 Batteries?
from https://lithiumhub.com/ LiFePO4 batteries are taking “charge” of the battery world. But what exactly does “LiFePO4” mean? What makes...
sunwatermarine
Jan 24, 20226 min read
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What Norway Can Teach the World About Switching to Electric Vehicles
CHRISTINA BU BU IS THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE NORWEGIAN EV ASSOCIATION I live in a country far north, stretching way above the Arctic...
sunwatermarine
Jan 20, 20224 min read
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These solar panels are thinner than a piece of paper
Thin, flexible solar cells could be the future way to power wearable devices and new tech. By Teresa Carey, January 15, 2022...
sunwatermarine
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Solar parks could help bees make a comeback
by Bonface Landi Recent research done by Lancaster University has found that solar parks could provide vital habitats for wildlife....
sunwatermarine
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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Cozy waterfront cottage transforms old foundations using natural materials
by Laura Cowan Architecture company Prodesi/Domesi’s new cottage in the Czech Republic was inspired by a ship. The small cottage is...
sunwatermarine
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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5 Best Watermakers for Sailboats
Last Updated by Daniel Wade, October 1, 2021 With the right Watermaker, the ocean becomes an almost immeasurable supply of fresh and...
sunwatermarine
Dec 8, 20218 min read
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The World’s 15 Best Places to Visit in 2022 (According To A Travel Expert)
LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 3, 2021 The World’s 15 Best Places to Visit in 2022 (According To A Travel Expert) BY K.C. DERMODY After months...
sunwatermarine
Dec 6, 20217 min read
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Do you need a watermaker on your boat?
While most boaters don’t need a watermaker, clean H20 will allow you to kiss the dock goodbye in pursuit of adventure. UPDATED:APR 29,...
sunwatermarine
Dec 6, 20216 min read
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20 new electric vehicles driving onto the scene in 2022
by Dawn Hammon Technology is advancing at the speed of light. Fortunately, some of that innovative effort is being funneled into more...
sunwatermarine
Dec 6, 20215 min read
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The Ramblin' Rose Story
Back in September, James Richmond was interviewed by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) which he has been a member of for over two...
sunwatermarine
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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7 Best Places To Liveaboard A Sailboat
https://www.lifeofsailing.com/post/7-best-places-to-liveaboard-a-sailboat from Life of Sailing, Last Updated by Daniel Wade, October 1,...
sunwatermarine
Oct 26, 20218 min read
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ECOMOTION's TED FLANIGAN, ABOARD SUNWATER MARINE'S RAMBLIN' ROSE FOR SOME HYBRID SAILING
https://ecomotion.us/media/vol-23-9-climate-optimism-and-green-cement/ by Ted Flanigan, EcoNet Newsreader “You can’t move a mountain...
sunwatermarine
Oct 18, 20214 min read
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The 6 Best Portable Solar Laptop Chargers of 2021
Power up your laptop anywhere that life takes you. ByAmber Nolan, Updated June 17, 2021 Working remotely using a laptop is becoming more...
sunwatermarine
Oct 6, 20215 min read
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The 7 Best Portable Solar Panels of 2021
Harness the sun’s energy while you travel. ByAmber Nolan, Published August 9, 2021 Whether you’re planning a road trip, sailing...
sunwatermarine
Sep 28, 20213 min read
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Dave Selby: One of these remedies cures seasickness, I’m just not sure which one…
from Practical Boat Owner, September 1, 2021 It’s worth trying any seasickness cure once, but what if you try them all at the same time?...
sunwatermarine
Sep 16, 20213 min read
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Cold Water Survival
The first few seconds can be the most dangerous. By Darrell Nicholson - http://www.Practical-sailor.com Updated:January 25, 2021 When we...
sunwatermarine
Sep 14, 20215 min read
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Garmin Debuts 360-Camera System
Aimed at eliminating blind spots, Garmin’s Surround View could change docking as we know it. By JEFF MOSER, https://www.powerandmotoryach...
sunwatermarine
Sep 10, 20212 min read
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I drove a rare solar-electric yacht to test clean-sea propulsion, here’s how it went
Scooter Doll- Sep. 8th 2021 10:57 am PT We welcomed Scooter Doll from Electrek aboard Sunwater Marine's Ramblin' Rose this past weekend...
sunwatermarine
Sep 8, 20215 min read
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Solar Panel Output: How Much Power Does a Solar Panel Produce?
By Emma Stenhouse, Published July 26, 2021 On average, solar panels designed for domestic use produce 250-400 watts, enough to power a...
sunwatermarine
Sep 7, 20215 min read
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Self-sufficient Sail House by David Hertz Architects looks like a ship
INHABITAT by Dawn Hammon It’s a nautical home that boasts plenty of space for entertaining plus a self-sufficient design. The Sail House,...
sunwatermarine
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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How to operate a winch
by Simon Jollands | Crewing skills https://www.safe-skipper.com/how-to-operate-a-winch-on-a-yacht/ Winches are drum-shaped mechanical...
sunwatermarine
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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First fully electric tugboat in US to set sail with more than 6 MWh of batteries
Scooter Doll- Jul. 13th 2021 12:03 pm PT www.electrek.co Crowley Maritime Corp. has announced an all-electric tugboat to serve the Port...
sunwatermarine
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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Top 5 Reasons Why an Inflatable SUP Should Be Your Next Yacht Accessory
by Simon Jollands | Yacht ownership In this article, inflatable paddle board expert Jason Paul gives the top 5 reasons why an inflatable...
sunwatermarine
Jul 20, 20213 min read
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10 Tips for Green Boating
Pacific Yachting Magazine | West Coast Power & Sail Magazine In this issue, we’ve included Boating BC‘s 10 Tips for Green Boating to help...
sunwatermarine
Jul 12, 20212 min read
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Sailing in Croatia: a beginner's guide
Everything you need to know about sailing in Croatia By Time Out contributors To explore Croatia by sea is to reveal its true secrets....
sunwatermarine
Jul 4, 20219 min read
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At Sea Level: Sailing the Dodecanese
By Heinrich Hall | August 15th, 2018 Imagine waking up in the early morning, your bed gently rocking from side to side in a soothing,...
sunwatermarine
Jun 25, 20216 min read
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Nations first triple net-zero housing development to rise in New York
INHABITAT by Lucy Wang, Jun 14, 2021 New York City-based Garrison Architects has unveiled designs for The Seventy-Six, a housing...
sunwatermarine
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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How to Spot Signs of Wear on Your Sails
from Practical Sailor/ Waypoints www.practical-sailor.com Subscribe here Most people are not sufficiently expert to be able to carry out...
sunwatermarine
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Storm Sails: Do you Need Them?
BRIAN HANCOCK-UPDATED:APR 30, 2018-ORIGINAL:APR 20, 2018 Many sailors embarking on ocean passages will take along the obligatory storm...
sunwatermarine
May 27, 202113 min read
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1st electric boat charging station installed at Lake Tahoe
Mountain Democrat, May 21 2021 HOMEWOOD — Homewood Resort’s Marina is home to the first on-the-water, electric boat charging station on...
sunwatermarine
May 24, 20212 min read
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Podcast: For the love of boats
https://sensarmarine.com/en/podcast Ep. #04-The Electric Sailboat with Kelly Moulton, CCO of Sensar Marine "Love podcasts and looking for...
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May 4, 20211 min read
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