Marine Wiring ID: A Good Way to Trace Functions
June 23rd 2012
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
Boat Equipment
Five Tips for Choosing the Best LCD Screen
May 27th 2012
When it comes to fishfinders and chartplotters, all pixels are not created equal.
When it comes to fishfinders and chartplotters, all pixels are not created equal.
Saving Your Overheated Marine Electronics
May 3rd 2012
Electronics confined in small, unventilated spaces can benefit from the addition of a simple low-draw fan.
Electronics confined in small, unventilated spaces can benefit from the addition of a simple low-draw fan.
The Best Five Sunglasses for Boaters: Costa Del Mar vs. Oakley vs. Ocean Waves vs. Onos vs. WileyX
April 18th 2012
After trying 30 pairs of sunglasses over the last decade, I've put these five on my "best" list.
After trying 30 pairs of sunglasses over the last decade, I've put these five on my "best" list.
Buying Marine Electronics Online: Good Idea, or Not?
April 4th 2012
You can usually get the best deal by buying marine electronics online, but this has always been a risky move. Could things be changing for the better?
You can usually get the best deal by buying marine electronics online, but this has always been a risky move. Could things be changing for the better?
AquaLens and HydroView Offer Views of the Underwater World
March 29th 2012
AquaBotix offers two viewing systems, one self-contained and one that works on the end of a boat pole.
AquaBotix offers two viewing systems, one self-contained and one that works on the end of a boat pole.
Top 3 Fishfinders Under $300: Humminbird vs. Lowrance vs. Garmin
March 27th 2012
Here are our top choices for inexpensive fishfinders, as well as some info on units that cost under $100.
Here are our top choices for inexpensive fishfinders, as well as some info on units that cost under $100.
Boating App-itude Adjustment: ShipFinder and WindAlert
March 4th 2012
AIS on your cell phone? Real-time wind observations from coast to coast? Why not?
AIS on your cell phone? Real-time wind observations from coast to coast? Why not?
Miami Debuts by Honda Marine, Mercury Racing, and Premier
February 17th 2012
A digital control for Honda outboards, a new sterndrive engine from Mercury, and an expensive Premier pontoon boat are highlights from opening day at Miami.
A digital control for Honda outboards, a new sterndrive engine from Mercury, and an expensive Premier pontoon boat are highlights from opening day at Miami.
In Search of the Perfect Fishbox
January 28th 2012
What details makes an integrated fishbox the ultimate in fish stowage?
What details makes an integrated fishbox the ultimate in fish stowage?
PowerStop! Prop Offers Enhanced Reverse Thrust
January 10th 2012
Innovative cupping design helps this prop bite better in reverse to slow down heavy pontoon and house boats.
Innovative cupping design helps this prop bite better in reverse to slow down heavy pontoon and house boats.
Yale Cordage PhD: Single-Braid Splicing is a Breeze
December 26th 2011
Double-braid vets and those who wrongly rely on knots to do the work of splices can find high strength and security with a lot less frustration.
Double-braid vets and those who wrongly rely on knots to do the work of splices can find high strength and security with a lot less frustration.
Wireless AIS for the iPhone or iPad
December 7th 2011
UK electronics-maker Digital Yacht takes the prize for performing integration magic.
UK electronics-maker Digital Yacht takes the prize for performing integration magic.
PFDs: 5 Tips to Find one that Fits
November 29th 2011
Life jackets need to fit well if you are going to wear them all day long.
Life jackets need to fit well if you are going to wear them all day long.
