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Marine Wind Generator Test
The micro-wind turbines assembled for this comparison include the KISS High Output Wind Generator, the Rutland 913, the Superwind 350, the Ampair 100, and...
Ocean Tested Cruising Gear for Sailboats
Now, several years after equipping our Mason 43 for extended cruising , its painfully obvious that misconceptions about what a cruising sailboat really needs...
Pint-size Navigators Put to the Test
Arguably the most powerful navigational tool that can fit in your pocket, the handheld GPS has become more than just a means of fixing...
Diving into Plotter/Sounders
Other plotter highlights include two map orientations, an easy-to-see course predictor line, and adjustable data boxes. Limited split-screen capability and less-than-friendly software hold this...
Island Packet 440
Under the direction of designer and CEO Bob Johnson, Island Packet has for nearly 30 years accomplished what few modern boatbuilders have been able...
The Muddy Truth
This months issue reminds me that even as boats and gear continue to evolve at a lightning pace, there are some things that technology...
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...
Skeptical on Surveyors
At Practical Sailor, we like to dig deep when researching a topic for these pages. That stems in part from our obligation to readers,...
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...
Mailport: 04/01/05
Chainplate Adhesion I read with interest your article on chainplates. I hope that readers will not misunderstand the discussion of the failure of...