Northstar 6000i Network: Easy to Use, but Pricey
The networked marine electronics field is starting to get crowded. Furuno issued the challenge in February of 2001 when it introduced the NavNet 1...
PS Advisor: 09/05
Remote Units for VHF RadiosYour July 15 issue review of fixed-mount VHF radios didn't address one common problem. When I'm on board alone, at...
High-End VHF Radios: Icom and Standard Horizon Get Top Honors
The Standard Horizon Quantum 3500S is $415 and carries a 3-year warranty.Bottom Line: Good overall performance and features. The case design cuts down on...
Davis’ WindScribe
Davis Instruments usually sticks to good, simple nautical gear. With considerable justification, the company boasts that its no-nonsense Echomasters™ are "the world's best" radar...
Best Fixed-Mount VHF: Icom M302
Both receivers managed an Excellent rating for sensitivity, but rank below the best radios in selectivity specifications. The Oceanus is rated 65 dB...
Big-Screen Chartplotters Under $2,000
For our testing, Lowrance included a Navionics 64MB Gold card covering the Florida Keys and Bahamas. To our dismay, however, we were unable to...
Large Screen Chartplotters
ConclusionsAll four units scored Excellent for daytime viewability, but there’s still a pecking order. We'd rank the Furuno No. 1 in this regard; it's...
DC-to-AC Power Inverter Test
Quiet and emission-free, DC power inverters can provide a high-quality supply of AC power so you can enjoy most modern-day conveniences while away from...
The TillerMate
How many times have you wished for an additional hand on board so that you could leave the helm, if only for a moment?...
Mariner’s Edge
On several occasions in the past Practical Sailor has taken approving note of electronic instruments imported by David Laylin, who runs a company called...
Lagoon’s WILD NEW 43 Footer is Replacing the 42!
Are you interested in chartering a catamaran sailboat? This is Lagoons new entry level cat. The 43, and while you can still buy a...
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