Archive for July, 2011

Volvo Penta Says Goodbye to the Carburetor July 31st 2011
A major engine supplier is doing what the entire marine industry should have done years ago.

Raymarine Introduces Next-generation e7 MFD July 28th 2011
Touch screen menu access, networking abilities, and Bluetooth connectivity make the e7 the latest and greatest.

Johnson Outdoors Acquires Lakemaster July 20th 2011
Inland digital chartography for Humminbird expected to expand.

GPS Threat: FCC Proposes Bandwidth Change July 18th 2011
If the Federal Communications Commission grants a proposed license, we could all end up on the rocks.

Boat Towing: Slow Down to Save July 17th 2011
Driving 55 will save you fuel, and it will also add valuable reaction time.

Boat Wiring: Two Prong AC Outlets July 15th 2011
Two prong AC outlets are no longer legal in house wiring. This reader wants to know if they're still legal on boats.

US Olympic Trials: Halfway Through July 13th 2011
For most classes, the US Olympic Trials for 2012 consist of two international events, one of which is already complete.

The Autokinetic Effect: An Unexpected Danger of Boating at Night July 11th 2011
Boating in the dark can trick your eyes in unexpected ways.

Boat Wiring: How to Connect a New AC Outlet July 9th 2011
Wiring for boats is different than house wiring, even for AC.

Raymarine Acquires TackTick Marine Digital Instruments July 4th 2011
Raymarine, recently acquired by FLIR, now better able to serve sailors.

Olympic Sailing: Home away from Home July 3rd 2011
No matter who wins the US Trials, athletes will have a comfortable spot to relax just outside the gates of the 2012 Olympic sailing venue.

Hot Engine Solutions July 1st 2011
Will removing the thermostat keep an engine from running too hot? No, and it may cause other problems, says expert Ed Sherman.