Air-conditioning on board
Over at Nautical Web, a do-it-yourself-guide for the installation of an air-conditioning system. Even if you do not plan to do it yourself, this article can be very interesting since it offers good background...
Yearly Archive: 2004
Integrated or not, this chart plotter/GPS receiver stands apart
Northstar�s new 6000i, an integrated navigation system, is getting a lot of attention from the press, very positive overall. Here you can find a fairly extensive review, but many others are available as well....
Deserting the Corner Office
Straightforward column in Yachting that discusses the different options for connecting your boat to the internet. As we know, different options are available depending on your specific requirements. Expect more developments in the near...
New data sharing & control network from Simrad
Simrad has launched a NMEA 2000 compatible networking system. Using an active interface SimNet is also able to connect to existing equipment using NMEA 0183. “The new Simrad SimNet plug and play integration system...
On board personalized audio experience
To have music all over the boat might not appeal to everyone on board at the same time. Therefore a product has been developed that will make it easier to have a personalized audio...
It�s The Golden Rule for Electronics
Some tips (pdf) that might save you a lot of money and hassle if your boat is fully equiped with electrical instruments, displays, compasses, etc… “If the weather this time of the year is...
Networked electronics packages
Networked systems, allowing you to have integrated access to all relevant data on one display, are all the rage these days. Over at Practical-Sailor.com they have a review of two high-end systems: Furuno vs....
Seamless internet connectivity on board
Several companies are offering solutions that allow users to seamlessly roam between different types of (data and voice) networks, based on availability, but also preferences like bandwith and cost. Typically these solutions are hardware...
Security Alert System for Yachts
KVH has developed a new system, eTrac, allowing crew to send out an emergency message containing realt-time position data. Other systems are availaible, but this complies with all new standards like SOLAS and has...
When GPS fails
When GPS fails, it’s good to be able to use celestial navigation. A new product is available that will allow you to use it faster. “After many years of effort, the PROFIX 2004 software...
