Furuno NN3D charts, some issues?
The good news is that more Furuno NavNet 3D MFDs are getting delivered and installed; the bad news is that some of the first users aren’t happy with the charts, neither the rasters nor the vectors. For instance…
Monthly Archive: June 2008
Garmin 18″ HD radar, the beam width problem
My first time out with the Garmin 18” HD radar was a bit disappointing; Rockland Harbor, loaded with bold shore features and boats, seem overloaded with blotchy targets. It didn’t help that
Garmin N2K, the GPS 17x under-deck mount
Today was my second in a week out on Peter Smith’s Banks Cove 22 Slancha, and I’m ever more impressed with Garmin’s NMEA 2000 sensors and its 18″ HD radar. Let’s start with the GPS 17x, which…
N2k instruments, in direct sun
This is the collection of NMEA 2000 instruments I’ve been testing for several months, but here they’re shown in direct sun light (at about 45N latitude, but this afternoon, darn near solstice). Pop up the bigger image to see how different they look than when in…
Mobilarm VPIRB, interesting idea with the wrong acronym?
I’ve long thought that handheld VHF DSC can have real value in a MOB situation, which
Maine wackiness, and Garmin HD
Bet you never saw a rig like this “buck a cup” beverage launching ramp! You…
Race course problems in China? Call Pyacht!
I’ve never met Rob Emmet, founder of Pyacht.com, but have come to think of him as quite the can-do gear guy. Apparently the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Race Management Team thinks so too…
Captn Jack’s, liquidation?
Sign of the times? Or just an indication that the Captn Jack’s portion of Maptech is going to shut its doors? I really don’t know much new about the Maptech sale since my last entry, but there sure are some good deals available at Jack’s, free shipping too. Like the new…
FOB update, SPOT and AIS OK
Flash of Beauty sailed from Camden three Wednesdays ago and is now passing over the top of Scotland, as you can see live on its Spot track sharing page. Tom and crew are planning to stop in Stormness, and…
Cobra MR F300, a marine Bluetooth cell mic!
What a good idea! Today Cobra is introducing its MR F300 BT Bluetooth handset, which seems carefully designed to make a cell phone work better, and live longer, on a boat. It’s a waterproof marine-style mic with…
