Battery Know-how
In order for all gadgets and electrical necessities on board to have access to sufficient power resources, batteries are crucial. Ocean Navigator’s January/February 2004 issues has a lengthy article on this topic. “For the...
Yearly Archive: 2004
Wired for the World
When planning to sail around the world, or even just a part of it, it is important to consider different international power requirements, especially since many yachts are fully loaded with all kinds of...
Rent an enhanced charter experience
In case you’re chartering a boat in the carribean and have a specific need for certain electronic aids, have a look at a company called Renport which allows you to rent all you need....
Submersive Bluetooth Keyboard
The entrance of Bluetooth in the marine electronics industry has just begun, but here’s a nice example of what can be done. It’s a bit expensive though.. “Here’s a unique high-end marine keyboard, and...
The Joys and Sorrows of PDA Plotters
PDA’s are becoming a very useful tool for sailors, primarily for navigation purposes. With advancements is battery life, wireless connectivity and software stability, the future for device devices in a yachting context looks very...
Inspiring Product
“The MPC-D single-lever unit features a distinctive built-in LCD, which can display engine data like shaft rpm and also controls its own functions like trolling valve, slow-speed and warm-up modes, synchronization, and proportional throttle...
Inspiring Product
“With the NightStar Flashlight, a mere 30 seconds of gentle shaking (internal magnet through coil) pushes enough juice into its capacitor to produce ten to 15 minutes of light that can be seen a...
Zap! Boom!
Having a lot of (expensive) electronics on board can be very risky in case lightning strikes. This article — PDF of Ben E’s 2003 PMY column here — tries to depict the different aspects...
Analog radar overlays on a PC
You will not have to throw away you’re old analog radar in order to be able to have radar-overlays on electronic charts using a PC. Nobeltec has introduced a device that “lets you integrate...
Wireless displays have a bright future in yachting
Wireless displays, not Tablet PC’s which are PC in themselves, will definitely have benefits when used while sailing. They will easily decouple the display from a computer that is used for navigation and all...
