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Hellosailor, hello, you got it reversed. 'Nickel-metal hydride batteries have a considerably higher charge capacity than nickel-cadmium batteries...' Right off the blister pack from Radio Shack. If you are saying they lied then go sue them and make a bundle. Also my experience with NMH batteries is that in heavy use they discharge in much less than three weeks that's why the charger is part of the plan. And once again, not every tool is intended for all situations. That is why they invented Sea-swing stoves for under way and Magma grills for at anchor. Solar on the foredeck might be the answer if you are to far from provisions and run out of propane or alcohol. At the Bahamas land and sea park there is NO provisioning period. It is a great place for an extended stay but only if your provisions last. About 45 cruising boats got stuck at Chubb Cay last January for about a month because the Trades were against getting to Nassau. Chubb Cay facilities had been wiped out and there were no provisions - no food, no propane, no diesel or gasoline, no water - nothing. In those cases having the solar and wind devices were greatly appreciated. When you can't just run down to the corner store for parts or candy bars this other 'stuff' make real good sense. A month of candy bars....?
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