Networked Systems—Furuno vs. Raymarine
Networked electronics are all the rage today and for good reason—versatility. You can start small and add on later, or install everything but the...
Networked SystemsFuruno vs. Raymarine
Networked electronics are all the rage today and for good reason—versatility. You can start small and add on later, or install everything but the...
Battle of the Rechargeables
How many battery-powered devices do you routinely carry onboard? We did a quick check on a friend's boat and came up with...
JRC PLOT 500F vs. Lowrance LCX-19C
Not long ago, stand-alone marine electronics, like chartplotters or depth sounders, were superior to any sort of combination unit. Today, that's simply no longer...
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Chartplotter/sounder combo units take up less space and usually cost less than separate pieces. But if the combo breaks down, you've lost two important...
Color Plotter/Sounders: Furuno’s GP-1850 WF and Simrad’s CE 33
Space is tight on your pedestal or cockpit bulkhead, and so is your budget. But spring is here, and you want a taste...
Globalstar Satellite Phone—Round One
While off cruising, sometimes you want to pretend that no one else exists except those in the private little universe on your boat. While...
Globalstar Satellite PhoneRound One
While off cruising, sometimes you want to pretend that no one else exists except those in the private little universe on your boat. While...
Headings: Get a GRIB on the Weather
Sailors are preoccupied with weather. It controls when we sail and where we sail. It influences our anxiety level. Access to weather information is...
Garmin Rino 110 and 120
Merging more than one function into a single piece of electronics is a big trend now, and Garmin is seizing the day with its...
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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