With modern satellite and high frequency communication tools, you never have to be out of the loop (published February 2013) Going to sea or taking off […]
High Seas Communications
New & Noteworthy
Advancements in nav and electronics (published January 2013) Technology has vastly changed the way sailors look at almost every aspect of the cruising lifestyle. Some sailors […]
In the Palm of Your Hand
When it comes to using tablet computers for navigation, less is frequently more (published January 2013) We may not have jetpacks, but I can assure you […]
Calling Home by Satellite
It’s not just E.T. who wants to phone home, and the options for doing so are about to expand (published December 2012) I had just come […]
How to Choose a Genset
An energy audit will tell you how much power you really need (November 2012) Nearly since its invention, the reciprocating piston engine has been used aboard […]
Monitors, Smart Chargers and Inverters
How to keep your battery bank charged and appliances running (published November 2012) Keeping your battery bank charged and in good condition so you always have […]
Battery Banter
(published November 2012) Chuck Hawley, West Marine’s Vice President of Product Development, recently bought an Alerion Express 38 Yawl and is learning how to be a […]
All Charged Up
Consider an alternator upgrade for increased efficiency (published November 2012) Your engine’s alternator can be considered the battery bank’s primary charging device since you use the […]
Sail Off the Grid
Solar, wind and water power for independent cruising (published November 2012) As I sit and write on a charging laptop, the refrigerator compressor kicks on nearby, […]
GPX Files
Your best bet for nav data transfer (published November 2012) There are many reasons these days to transfer navigation data among GPS and e-chart devices. Here […]