MPDS ‘Always On’ From Nera
Last week I wrote about Simrad’s new offering, and now Nera’s F33 is also available on smaller craft. “The Nera F33 gives leisure craft, fishing boats and other smaller vessels access to high-class communication...
Yearly Archive: 2004
What’s On Board: Anne Quemere’s Rowboat
How many marine electronics and communications equipments would you need on a rowboat…? Well, a lot if you would have to row for 3,000 miles non-stop. “In addition to her GPS, she will have...
Electronic Aids And Basic Navigation Skills
Apparently electronics are not the answer to everything…. Some wise advice from Billy Harris: “Even with all of today’s electronic navigational aids, it is important to be familiar with nautical charts and to know...
The Big Screen
With more and more integrated navigation systems coming to the market, there is a huge trend towards larger monitors that have split-screen functionality. Furuno recently introduced two new screens, a 12.1″ and a 15″...
EPIRBs, Less Search And Quicker Rescue
Although EPIRBs are not required on private yachts, they do save lives. Here’s a story on how they do that and what different systems are available. I’m sure it is worth your consideration if...
Maptech i3 An Amazing Combo
I’ve written before about Maptech’s i3 solution, bringing together a radar, GPS, chartplotter and fishfinder. Motor Boating Magazine has a short review of it, and they highlight some of the nicer features. “Maptech�s i3...
Aqua FM Swim Snorkel Radio
I’ve highlighted some more entertaining diving gear in the past, but Gizmodo now has a really good one… The Aqua FM Swim Snorkel Radio from Aquanaut. “Even better, the Aqua FM snorkel uses no...
Electronics That Can Save Your Life At Sea
Of course you can read this weblog to learn all about marine equipment that might save your life someday, but now there’s also a new three-part video series called “Taking the Search Out of...
The Early Adopters Of Marine Electronics
The early adopters of marine electronics can be found in the competitive fishing scene. Here’s a story on a guy who outfitted his boat to the fullest extend. Like the article says: “he’ll be...
What’s On Board: Billy Joel’s Vendetta
Singer Billy Joel appears to be a marine electronics fanatic as well… Apparently he asked Raymarine to outfit his new 57 Shelter Island Commuter, named Vendetta… “When commissioned in early fall, Vendetta will be...
