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NOAA Small Boat Considerations for Near Shore Operations

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Safety considerations NOAA Operators should consider when working nearshore, especially within 1 mile of a high energy surf zone.

NOAA Small Boat General Wiring Color Code

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A guide to the color code used for electrical wires in the United States.

NOAA Small Boat Electrical Cable Chart

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A table showing AWG conductor size vs allowed amperage at temperature.

NOAA Small Boat Aluminum Fuel Tanks

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There are no “maintenance free” metallic fuel tanks. This document is a primer on why all tanks need periodic inspection. Excerpted from USCG Boating Safety Circular 79

NOAA Small Boat Galvanic Corrosion

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Galvanic corrosion occurs when dissimilar metals are in physical contact. This document is a primer on why galvanism occurs, and how to watch out for corrosion.

What Is NOAA?

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NOAA stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA scientists study the skies and the oceans.

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