Touchscreen plotter-sounder test: Simrad NSS7 vs. Raymarine e7D
Since testing the Garmin 740s (PS, November 2011) and more recently, the new hybrid-touchscreen Raymarine e7D (July 2012), Practical Sailor has had the opportunity...
A Look at PLB Battery Life
Analyzing the resultsOnce all of Imanna’s numbers were crunched—decibels above 1 microvolt (dBμV) are converted to decibels above 1 milliwatt (dBm), the antenna gain...
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Aquabotix
Remote VHF Mics Test
0)]Standard Horizon RAM3Standard Horizon’s RAM3 remote microphone provides full remote control of its Quantum, Matrix, Quest-X, Quest+, and Phantom series fixed VHF radios. This...
Marine Stereos on a Budget
ConclusionsAll of the test kits worked well, performed as specified, and were fairly easy to install and hookup. The four kits are all good...
What to Look for in Quality Marine Stereos and Speakers
When shopping for a new stereo system, be sure to evaluate the following closely to be sure the package meets your needs.· Power amplifier:...
Is the SEND Device Message Loud and Clear?
Tracking AegeanAs a result of the Aegean incident, GEOS has changed its protocol for responding to alerts with no position data. Now, when a...
Feature Loaded High-end VHFs
Standard Horizon GX2150The GX2150 Matrix AIS+ has a built-in dual-channel AIS receiver that allows the VHF to display AIS target information, including MMSI, call...
A Rundown on Common VHF Features and Functions
AquaQuake: A draining function specific to Icom radios; a vibrating "buzz" clears water from the speaker grill.Noise-canceling: Reduces background noise, so you can be...
Raymarine e7 vs. Garmin 740s plotter-sounders
Ease of usePS testers found both units to be intuitive in menu layout and basic features functionality, but due to the e7D’s increased capabilities,...
The BEST and WORST Boat Washing Machines
Are you looking into how to wash clothes on a boat? I set out to figure out which washing machine to install on my...
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Cape Dory 30 Used Boat Review
When the Cape Dory 30 entered production in 1976, it was the largest boat in the expanding line of the Taunton, Massachusetts boatbuilder. In...