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Crazy world of conductor sizing conventions
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THE CRAZY WORLD OF CONDUCTOR SIZING CONVENTIONS

Story By:  Nigel Calder

If you think wire sizing is straightforward, think again. From AWG and SAE to circular mils and metric measurements, Nigel Calder untangles the surprisingly confusing world behind marine electrical systems—and why getting it wrong can mean melted insulation, major voltage drop, or worse. So… do you actually know what size wire your boat needs?

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Crazy world ofconductor sizing byNigel Calder

THE CRAZY WORLD OF CONDUCTOR SIZING CONVENTIONS

Story By:  Nigel Calder

If you think wire sizing is straightforward, think again. From AWG and SAE to circular mils and metric measurements, Nigel Calder untangles the surprisingly confusing world behind marine electrical systems—and why getting it wrong can mean melted insulation, major voltage drop, or worse. So… do you actually know what size wire your boat needs?

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TALK THE TALK

By Capt. Ken, Miss Kelly & The Crooked Anchor.

Think you know boating? Wait until you hear the language. From rookie mistakes that instantly give away new cruisers to the salty phrases every seasoned sailor uses, this fun breakdown of boating lingo might just save you from looking like a total greenhorn. 

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Talk the Talk
Stacking the Deck

TALK THE TALK

By Capt. Ken, Miss Kelly & The Crooked Anchor.

Think you know boating? Wait until you hear the language. From rookie mistakes that instantly give away new cruisers to the salty phrases every seasoned sailor uses, this fun breakdown of boating lingo might just save you from looking like a total greenhorn. 

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We bought a boat in Southeast Asia with no experience

WE BOUGHT A BOAT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH NO EXPERIENCE

By Camille Milligan & Jesse Verhage

What happens when two twenty-somethings buy a sailboat in Southeast Asia… without knowing how to sail? From brutal mining shifts in the Australian outback to chasing freedom across turquoise waters, Camille and Jesse’s leap into the cruising life is equal parts inspiring, chaotic, and wildly relatable.

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