Electronic Anchor Controllers
Muir has launched several new electronic anchor controllers. Top of the range is the Auto Anchor 500RCX model which will dock the anchor automatically, by remote control, ideal for vessels where it is difficult...
Monthly Archive: May 2004
Yachtwatcher
Not a first of its kind, but German firm NAVCOS has launched Yachtwatcher YW 5000, which sends a text message to a yacht owner’s mobile phone in the vent that it is broken into...
A Facelift For Your Dashboard
I’m sure this is an issue that many of you are fully aware of. “Your helm area looks a little hodge-podge. A bracket-mounted fish finder here; a flush-mounted radio that has been shoe-horned in...
What’s On Board: Octopus
In the ‘What’s On Board’ series, we’ve seen some pretty amazing yachts. But when it comes to electronics, gadgets, etc, Paul Allen’s Octopus is probably the one to beat. He is the co-founder of...
$1,000 West Marine Shopping Spree
Would like to win a $1,000 shopping spree, redeemable on purchases from any West Marine retail store, catalog or web site? It’s just the 2nd prize to be awarded in West Marine’s 36th anniversary...
Storm Trackers
Lengthy piece over at Yachtingnet on real-time weather data systems from WSI and WxWorx. “Imagine a wall of gray between you and your destination. Ship�s radar sees only 24 miles ahead, and your little...
Dock Slips
Nice to see how your marina can be managed using dedicated software. Would be even better if they provided a web-based interface where you, as a yacht owner, could select certain services you need...
Water Resistant Digital Camera Roundup
Practical Boat Owner has published its water resistant digital camera test online. Check it out if you are in the market for such a device, but be aware of the fact that there are...
Big GPS Savings
If you’re shopping for a GPS device, you might find some interesting prices over at Yachting & Boating World’s Marine Store. “The ybw marine store has lowered its prices, with upto 20% off Garmin...
Hand-Held VHF Radios
My website statistics show me that for the last week, the post on Uniden’s Mystic was the most read page. So here is an article by Chuck Husick on hand-held VHF radios that might...
