Marine Electronics

Lowrance Elite-4, Mark-4: Inexpensive Down-scanning November 23rd 2011
These new fishfinders provide DSI ability for under $200.

Radar: Is 4G Better? November 19th 2011
Lowrance and Simrad now offer 4G radar, but whether it is really an improvement over BR24 Broadband and 3G will depend on the height of your radome.

New Wave Fishfinders: Garmin vs. Raymarine vs. Simrad November 8th 2011
Could this new fishfinder technology truly be "revolutionary"?

Electrical Panel Covers: Avoid a Shocking Experience October 21st 2011
Covering your electrical panel is not only a great idea—it’s now required by the ABYC if the panel combines AC and DC circuitry.

The Story of GPS: Here We Are October 14th 2011
Author Jim Carrier details the origins, development, and brilliant career of GPS.

KEP Barracuda: An Onboard Computer with Teeth October 9th 2011
This series of marine computers takes up far less space than the norm, without giving up one iota of brain-power.

New B & G Triton T41 Digital Instrument and Autopilot Remote October 6th 2011
The T41 gives you data, while the Autopilot Remote gives you control.

Boat Stereo Humming September 15th 2011
If your stereo (or other radio equipment) hums while hooked up to shore power, here's how to locate the problem.

Iridium Force: AxcessPoint WiFi, Oh My! September 13th 2011
Less expense and expanded abilities including anywhere, anytime internet connections.

VHF: Automatic Radio Check September 11th 2011
Sea Tow has a new ARC (automatic radio check) service, and BoatUS offers DSC-VHF radio checks.

Garmin GDL 40 Weather Receiver August 17th 2011
With this unit, you pay for weather data by the day, not the season.

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.