The Sound of Antifouling
This product has been around for a while, but you might have missed it. And that’s a shame because keeping the boat free of barnacles and growth is typically a high-maintenance job requiring yearly...
Monthly Archive: March 2004
More on NMEA-0183 and GPS?
If you’d like a more detailed view on things like NMEA-0183 and GPS, have a look at Peter Bennett’s website. “The NMEA 0183 Interface Standard defines electrical signal requirements, data transmission protocol and time,...
Ruggedized digital camera
Yachting World is running a review on ruggedized digital cameras, but here’s a new one from Minolta that should do the trick as well. Although originally developed for the construction business, it is waterproof...
Cool Expectations
The Marine Maintenance Magazine features a how-to guide on keeping your drinks and food cold on board by correctly servicing your refrigerator. Lot’s of tips and tricks that will save you money and frustration...
Yachting World’s April Issue
Yachting World’s April issue has (at least) two interesting stories, on radars and on rugged digital cameras. The articles are not available online, so get your copy at the news stand or subscribe to...
23.1″ LCD Marine Monitor…
Came across a company, Kent Modular Electronics, supplying marinised multipurpose LCD displays. They have a new 23.1” model. Great for displaying instrument data, but even better for watching “A Perfect Storm” in the cockpit...
No land in sight, but GSM coverage everywhere
A company called Altobridge has a solution that will allow you to make a call, or send an SMS, with your regular cellphone (GSM or CDMA) anywhere at sea, all over the world. It...
Yacht controller
Awarded by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), is Marelux’s Yacht Controller. It’s not cheap (think $5K), but it’s a great ‘gadget’. A do-it-all remote control for operating your yacht, even if you’re not...
Satellite seeks broadband re-entry
This article in CNET is not discussing the possibilities for satellite internet access at sea, but touches upon a couple of issues that might be relevant to it. Standards and scale. If both happen...
