Marine Electronics

Waterproof iPod Cases

Devices that keep your tunes dry, even when you're not.

Pint-size Navigators Put to the Test

PS gets a fix on which GPS handheld best suits the average Salty Joe.

Rhumb Lines — Getting a Fix on Reality

It was mid-July 1990 on the Caicos Banks, a stretch of shallow, gin-clear water extending for about 70 miles east to west in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Along with a dozen other cruisers whod chosen to thumb our noses at hurricane season (ah, those were simpler times), we were pausing in Providenciales before heading south. …

Nav Software Wars

Maptech masters the art of making sense; at 15 years old, The Capn charts a new course.

The Custom Marine Computer

Compact, energy efficient systems offer an affordable alternative to a laptop.

Getting a Handle on VHFs

Feature-filled Standard Horizon edges Icom.

Take One Deep Breath

With pre-recorded instructions, the rechargeable Safety Mate calmly talks you through a range of first-aid procedures, right down to counting the 30 chest compressions...

Diving into Plotter/Sounders

Navman out-pixels ’em all, and Furuno bests the rest.

Radar Shootout

Furuno, Raymarine score; Northstar disappoints.

Small-Screen Plotter/Sounders: Lowrance Bests Garmin and SI-TEX

High-resolution and fine sounder detail give Lowrance the win.

Hate Heeling? These Sailboats Stay More Upright

Do you—or someone you sail with—hate heeling? You’re not alone. For many sailors, excessive heel is the single biggest reason people feel uncomfortable on...

Latest Sailboat Review

Dragonfly 25-2 Boat Review

If you’ve ever dreamed of blasting across the water at 25 knots with the wind in your hair and the spray in your face...