These craft are used by the Navy and by NOAA for long-duration, wind-powered, solar-assisted autonomous missions. A Saildrone-style USV can: Operate months at sea with no crew Use wind for propulsion + solar for electronics Patrol coastlines Conduct intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) Collect meteorological and oceanographic data Transmit everything via satellite in real time

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This Fontaine Pajot Helia 44 replaces the old boat, a 44, and it's been completely redesigned. Starting with this helm station. All the lines are led aft, and it leads up into a lounge and sundeck. Let's take a look. For more information on the Helia 44, check out our review at boats.com. http://blog.boats.com/2013/03/fontaine-pajot-helia-44-sailing-catamaran-short-take-from-miami/ For more short takes from the Miami Boat Show, visit www.boats.com.

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A productive day on the sailboat. The permanent solution to the bilge pump issue where I bypassed the old switch, and a temporary solution to the failed shore-power battery charger. I will have to work on the permanent battery charging solution. I need a flexible charger that works from plugged-in shore power, and the future solar array. Does anyone have any recommendations? Now it is Happy Hour in the sun of the cockpit with Cara. She is adjusting well to life on the boat. There are so many places for us to explore around the marina. She goes for walks and beach romps multiple times a day. But mostly, she is content to just hang out with us and bask in the sunlight. #sailboatrestoration #livingonasailboat

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