The Rutland Windcharger range have a reputation for being the quietest wind turbines on the market – the reason why Bruel & Kjaer use them, together with our BP Solar modules to power their remote environmental noise monitoring equipment.
Solar panels don't generate much juice in foul weather, but combine one with a wind generator and you will have power on tap in all conditions except for a dead calm overcast sky. There are many wind generators on the market: linkied below are four of the most popular marine-grade units.
Look out for deliveries of the new style Rutland 504 Windcharger.
The Rutland 504 has a streamlined new shape which improves the flow of wind to the turbine. The longer tail fin holds the turbine into wind thus improving performance delivering power for more of the time.The new model is automatically replacing orders for the previous Rutland 503.
The Great Atlantic Gear Test. With well over 200 boats taking part in the 2007 Atlantic rally for cruisers it was a perfect opportunity to bring you the participants top tips on the latest and greatest gear for open sailing.