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Recent Posts Solid state radomes compared, part 3 – Furuno checks in SIONYX Nightwave, strong low light performance Starlink Maritime – affordable options? ACR and Ocean Signal add AIS to Personal Locator Beacons, with cherries on top Li Time LiFePO4, no frills, serious value Starlink 2023, the ever-changing state of affairs Epoch Batteries, elegant drop-in LiFePO4 Mercury’s 48-volt alternator and Fathom e-Power, state-of-the-art boat power? Installing and configuring a Victron battery monitor Garmin, Raymarine, and Simrad enclosed radars compared, part 2 Lithium Pros LiFePO4 batteries, small boat battery perfection? Enclosed radars compared, including Garmin, Raymarine, and Simrad Remote options, Dockmate and Yacht Controller offer new solutions Avikus’ autonomous boat navigates, pilots, and docks itself KiloVault HLX+ Batteries tested, power aplenty Tank monitoring with Victron GX Tank 140, accuracy matters Actisense adds NMEA 2000 insight to W2K-1 with Actisense-i A cool and quiet sailboat thanks to efficient air conditioning, LiFePO4 batteries, and Integrel Starlink offers new services aimed at RV and marine use Simrad NSX, an impressive debut of Navico’s next-generation platform Garmin Quatix 7 SmartWatch, a refined wearable KiloVault HLX+ batteries, serious quality and value Glomex WebBoat 4G Lite EVO, compact internet access with a hitch Airmar DST810 Multisensor, really smart Omnisense Ulysses Micro meets the FLIR M232, thermal cameras compared Garmin MFDs get Navionics cartography and an updated UI FLIR C5 thermal inspection camera, finding issues before they’re big trouble Garmin OnDeck, potential aplenty with room for improvement Vakaros Atlas 2 RaceSense & the promise of dual-band GPS Veratron ViewLine Flex, NMEA 2000 gauge with easy configuration Siren 3 Pro, boat monitoring evolved Fusion Apollo Amps, easy tuning and powerful sound Balmar MC-618 regulator with SmartLink integration, first look NMEA 2000 network troubleshooting with Digital Yacht, Actisense, and DIY Tools Victron’s Venus OS on a Raspberry Pi, install and configuration AMEC B600W Class B SOTDMA AIS, data multiplexing included Across Ocean Systems expands product line with NMEA 2000 AC and DC measurement options Bivy Stick, ACR’s new satellite tracker with strong outdoor roots Discover Battery’s Lithium Blue LiFePO4, a premium drop-in Icom M510, marine VHF meets smartphone Victron RV upgrade, MultiPlus inverter especially Aqua Map updated with no-wake zones, live sharing, and more Garmin MSC 10 installed and testing underway Dymo XTL labeler, premium quality labels at a premium price DIY LiFePO4, build completed and testing underway Fusion XS series speakers: Quality sound & cost-effective Lost Bens? Nope, we’re in the lithium mines, finding gold! Garmin GPS 24xd: inexpensive Heading data to stabilize charts, radar, and AIS Helm ergonomics #2: Gizmo’s pilothouse Upgrading our house battery system, part 2; life is better with lithium Upgrading to lithium batteries & testing an all Mastervolt DC power system SV Delos, much more than fun in the Pacific Mercury’s new 600hp Verado V12: truly different & surprisingly smooth Vesper Cortex update: Boat Networks, squashing bugs & more Zipwake interceptors, dynamic trim control installed and tested Garmin GPSMap 943xsv hands-on, X3 delivers Temo, unique electric propulsion with ancient design roots Raymarine announces YachtSense control and switching system Hands-on with Raymarine’s Axiom+, improved MFDs and software Testing Vesper Cortex M1: excellent AIS, monitoring, and much more in one box Clarion Marine CMSP speakers and XC amps, premium value? Quark-Elec A026: AIS receiver with WiFi, GPS, and NMEA 0183 multiplexing Across Ocean Systems NMEA 2000 pressure sensor, smart & useful Simrad Go12 XSE and Halo20, capable and cost-effective small boat navigation ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard, Torqeedo has competition Veratron LinkUp battery monitor, innovative configuration and NMEA 2000 Helm ergonomics part one: Junior’s makeover Trial Run: TZ iBoat v. 2 Govee WiFi thermometer and hydrometer, inexpensive and easy off boat monitoring A guide to understanding boat batteries part 1, lead-acid Victron SmartShunt: easy install, networked, all-in-one battery monitor Furuno TZT3 on the Water GL.iNet AR750 travel router, a low-cost boat router option Raymarine news: Axiom Plus, new Lighthouse charts, and more How Wakespeed’s WS500 alternator regulator solves complex charging issues, now with NMEA 2000 UPDATE AC Energy Monitoring with Emporia Energy The future of outboard steering? Dometic Optimus All-Electric Steering system Sirius Signal C-1002 & C-1003 SOS distress signal testing begins, future bright DC Air Conditioning – Comfort on the water, no generator required Data overload with Signal K Server, a Raspberry Pi and a whole lot of tools