Surfing at Sea
Ocean Navigator runs a nice review of several systems currently available for accessing the internet while at sea. Although they miss important (future) players like Boeing’s Connexion and Sea Tel’s WaveCall, it’s still worth...
Monthly Archive: February 2004
Genset selection and installation, a firsthand account
Charging these batteries will possibly require a genset. Choosing and installing one for a relatively small ship should be a careful process. “The time had come to replace the Mase 8.0 genset that had...
Print-on-demand plan treats charts as data
Although printing-on-demand is not necessarly a good distribution model (compare printed newspapers), the market for printing electronic charts might be a very interesting one. Especially as long as sailors will want to use (updated)...
Battery Know-how
In order for all gadgets and electrical necessities on board to have access to sufficient power resources, batteries are crucial. Ocean Navigator’s January/February 2004 issues has a lengthy article on this topic. “For the...
Wired for the World
When planning to sail around the world, or even just a part of it, it is important to consider different international power requirements, especially since many yachts are fully loaded with all kinds of...
Rent an enhanced charter experience
In case you’re chartering a boat in the carribean and have a specific need for certain electronic aids, have a look at a company called Renport which allows you to rent all you need....
Submersive Bluetooth Keyboard
The entrance of Bluetooth in the marine electronics industry has just begun, but here’s a nice example of what can be done. It’s a bit expensive though.. “Here’s a unique high-end marine keyboard, and...
The Joys and Sorrows of PDA Plotters
PDA’s are becoming a very useful tool for sailors, primarily for navigation purposes. With advancements is battery life, wireless connectivity and software stability, the future for device devices in a yachting context looks very...
Inspiring Product
“The MPC-D single-lever unit features a distinctive built-in LCD, which can display engine data like shaft rpm and also controls its own functions like trolling valve, slow-speed and warm-up modes, synchronization, and proportional throttle...
Inspiring Product
“With the NightStar Flashlight, a mere 30 seconds of gentle shaking (internal magnet through coil) pushes enough juice into its capacitor to produce ten to 15 minutes of light that can be seen a...
