Monthly Archive: April 2004
Fuel Cells Are Coming
Fuel cells are a hot topic in many areas, ranging from cellphones to the automotive sector. However, boating could be an industry segment where this new technology can be applied very soon. It’s a...
Two Radars, One Screen
Practical Boat Owner looks at Simrad�s new 34 series; “big-ship technology that�s hitting the small-boat market.” And while you are reading the May-issue, make sure you do not skip William Sandford’s GPS alert. He’s...
Total Vessel Intelligence
As long as standards like NMEA 2000 take to lang to penetrate the market, more proprietary initiatives will have a chance. Brunswick’s SmartCraft is definitely one of them. Onan, the marine generator set manufacturer,...
Yacht Security Using Cellphones
Can’t find any reviews of this system, but it appears to be a nice way of securing your boat and be alerted via your cellphone when something is wrong…. “The BlueRay Marine Security System...
In-Wall Touchscreen PC
Not sure if it is water resistant, but this looks like a nice solution for use in the cockpit, inside or outside. “Nobu is now shipping a 12.4” in-wall touchscreen PC running Windows XP....
Wireless TV On Board
Nowadays wireless LCD TVs still have a few disadvantages, but on a boat they could provide more flexibility when it comes to entertainment. Plug all your video sources (DVD, STB, aerial) in the base...
Rayvolution
Gizmodo points at Raymarine’s new C Series Multifunction Navigation Display, a product also highlighted by Ben Ellison in SAIL Magazine. “Raymarine’s C-Series Multifunction Navigation Display is, at heart, a simple LCD monitor. What makes...
Complete The Navigational Picture
Yachting World’s May issue reviews an electronic chart system, LookSea, that uses a 360-degree “pan-and-tilt” video camera and 3D interface to make navigating more easy and safe. Through the advanced technology of augmented reality,...
VHF In Collision Avoidance
Never mind VHF radios with buddy lists, there is still a lot of room for error when using VHF equipment. The latest Ocean Navigator newsletter looks at the role of VHF communications in a...
