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2). Rudder Angle Indicators: A Smarter Way to Dock By : John C. Waters
When maneuvering a vessel in tight quarters, the ability to have a quick visual reference of your rudder angle is very important. A collision could jeopardize the safety of your passengers and of others. It could damage your boat and your pride. Luckily for us, technology provides a solution.
A rudder angle indicator is a nautical device which monitors your rudder's horizontal position.
Article Related to: rudder, angle, indicator, locator, position, sensor, gauge, outboard, boat, vessle, motor, hydraulic, steering, linkage, smartrac, nautical, dashboard
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3). The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids By : Nomad Rick
Rafting the river rapids is a major adrenaline rush. If you are going to hit the rapids, you need to know some of the basic language thrown around in the sport.
The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids
As with any sport, it helps to have a basic understanding of the tools of the trade, techniques and such. Not only does this help you sound like you know what you are doing, but it actually gives you some insight into the process.
Article Related to: raft, rafting, river, eddie, dry bag, gradient, hydraulic, rapid, rapids, cfs
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4). Braking Methods By : john
Modern brakes were invented in the late 19th century, around the same time as the tyre. Up until then, vehicles had wooden wheels that were stopped by large wooden blocks, lowered into position by the driver using a simple lever system. When tyres were invented, the wooden block system wasn’t good enough to stop them at the higher speeds they could achieve, which meant that a new braking system had to be invented.
Article Related to: brakes, cars, hydraulic
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