Marine Electronics

Deka Deep-Cycle Battery Performs…

Following our August 1, 1999 discharge tests of batteries from Exide, Interstate, GNB, Rolls and West Marine, a number of readers asked for a...

Tillerpilots: Raytheon vs. Simrad

Of four models tested, the Simrad TP10 lags behind the others, while the TP30 outpoints the Autohelm ST2000.û

Keep Your Cool With A/C

Part 1—How marine air-conditioning systems work and what to look for when shopping for one.

Fixed-Mount GPS:Northstar 941X is Super, the Garmin 126 a Best Buy

In the December 1998 issue we covered the latest crop of handheld GPS devices and were impressed with the many capabilities of these units....

Fixed-Mount GPS:Northstar 941X is Super, the Garmin 126 a Best Buy

In the December 1998 issue we covered the latest crop of handheld GPS devices and were impressed with the many capabilities of these units....

US Coast Guard To Test 406 MHz EPIRBs

Carrying a 406 MHz EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)-a big improvement over older 121.5 MHz beacons-is an effective way to make sure youre...

Cabin Fan Destruction Test

In the double issue of September, 1999, was a report—part of a special section on ventilation—on cabin fans.A dozen fans were tested for noise,...

Raytheon Dominates RadarTesting; JRC 1500 Is A Best Buy

Raytheon’s flexible RL70 series is unmatched, but the JRC 1500 is a great buy.

Raytheon Dominates RadarTesting; JRC 1500 Is A Best Buy

Raytheon’s flexible RL70 series is unmatched, but the JRC 1500 is a great buy.

Handheld Anemometers

A comparison of the new Minox against Kestrel and Speedtech Instruments finds the Skymate a Best Buy.

HIDDEN Costs of a BRAND NEW Hallberg Rassy 44

Are you buying a brand new sailboat and worried about the real cost with all the options? The name Hallberg Rassy is synonymous with...

Latest Sailboat Review

Hunter 30 Used Boat Review

Hunter Marine began building auxiliary sailboats in 1974, largely as the result of the first oil embargo and the new energy consciousness that followed. Founded by Warren Luhrs, Hunter began as a division of the powerboat-maker Silverton Yachts, which was interested in expanding its offerings and taking advantage of the new interest in saving fuel.